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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting July 24, 1986 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 24, 1986 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve V. Fabian Councillors P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews F. Workes R. Hall F. Regehr A. Scheuerman M. Douglass Assist.Cty.Admin. M. Bowen 1. Minutes Minutes of the July 10, 1986 Council Meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we adopt these minutes as read. Carried. Public Hearing Minutes Minutes of the Public Hearing of July 10, 1986 were circulated. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from rlinutes 5-4 Medicine Hat Health Unit -Boil Order No reply. 3-6 Emerson Park Surve - S.T.E.P. Students The Assistant Administrator advised Council that the S.T.E.P. students would be unable to do this survey through the S.T.E.P. Program as their hours and days of work are set out specifically in the approval of the S.T.E.P. Program. 3-7 Town of Bassano - Health Unit Moved by Councillor Conners that this item be lifted from the table. Carried. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we table this item until we hear from the other three Councils involved. Carried. 3-8 Chris Jahren - Brooks Ambulance Service A letter addressed to Mr. Jahren from the Brooks Health Centre was read to Council for information and ordered filed. 3-10 Dean Link - Accident Report No reply. 3-12 Fish & Wildlife Project - Brooks Aqueduct The P.W. Supervisor, Larry Seitz, met with Council to discuss the building of the road at the Aqueduct and advised that Fish & Wildlife told him that, if he wished to use a buggy to construct this road, the topsoil could be stockpiled for County use. Page 65 6-~ Municipal Assistance Grant No reply. 3. Scandia Sidewalk Tenders Mr. Ed Willms and Mr. Bob Burton from the Scandia Hamlet Advisory Committee were present at the opening of these tenders. Tenders were received from Step By Step Construction Ltd., Wells Construction Ltd., Conmac, Marmot Concrete, McNally Contractors Ltd., Medican Construction Ltd. and Bexte Construction Ltd. After reviewing the tenders, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we accept the recommendation of the Scandia Hamlet Advisory Board and award the tender to Bexte Construction Ltd. subject to the tender including the following: a 4" depth, curing compound and expansion joints in curb & gutter. Carried. 4• Correspondence 1. Med. Hat Health Unit - Fluoridation of Municipal Water Supplies Letter from the Medicine Hat Health Unit regarding a plebiscite for fluoridation of municipal water supplies was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that a copy of this letter be forwarded to each of the Hamlet Advisory Committees and then be filed. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ~~ 2. Oil Wives Club of Brooks - Donation The Assistant Administrator was advised to send a letter to the Oil Wives Club of Brooks advising them of the County's policy on donations. 3. Vibrook Vacuum/Septic Services - Dumping of Sewage A letter from Vibrook Vacuum/Septic Services was read to Council for information. 4. Town of Brooks - Peacetime Disaster Mutual Aid A reement Letter from the Town of Brooks regarding the Peacetime Disaster Mutual Aid Agreement was referred to the next Council Meeting. 5. Village of Duchess - Garbage Pit Letter from the Village of Duchess regarding the County's proposal, advising that they wish the County of Newell to assume the title to the pit, was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we advise the Village of Duchess that ownership remain in the name of the Village in order to be consistant with the other garbage pit areas in the County. Carried. 6. Alta. Mun. Affairs - Newell Foundation Lodge Assist. Program Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs regarding the amount provided to the Newell Foundation under the Alberta Mortgage & Housing Corporations Lodge Assistance Program was read to Council for information. 7. Foothills Little Bow Association Meeti Letter from Foothills Little Bow Association advising that their next regular meeting will be held on September 26, 1986 at Sven Erickson's Family Restaurant was presented to Council. Page 66 July 24/86 8. Alberta Culture - Grant - Rosemary Catholic Church Cemetar Letter from Alberta Culture advising that the Grant for support of the restoration of the Rosemary Catholic Church Cemetary has been approved, was read to Council for information. 9. Alberta Culture - Grant - Duchess West Cemetar Letter from Alberta Culture advising that the Grant for support of the restoration of the Duchess West Cemetary has been approved, was read to Council for information. 10. Industrial Vegetation Management Assoc. of Alta. - Donation Letter from the Industrial Vegetation Management Association of Alberta requesting a grant donation was read to Council and ordered filed. 11. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports The following water reports were submitted to Council for informa- tion: Scandia - 1 report (satisfactory), Rolling Hills - 1 report (satisfactory), Rainier - 34 reports (33 satisfactory & 1 doubtful, dated March 10th). 12. TransAlta - Proposed Transmission Line - Tilley/Hays This item was referred to Councillor Fabian to bring back _ to the Municipal Meeting. 13. John Baran - Damage Claim Damage claim from John Baran was read to Council. Ploved by Councillor Workes that we pay this claim. Carried. ~~ 14. Terry - Damage Claim -.- Letter from Terry advising of damage to his vehicle was read to Council. The Assistant Administrator was instructed to send this to our Insurance Company for further study. 15. Kevin Bahler - Damage Claim Letter from Kevin Bahler regarding damage to his vehicle was read to Council. The Assistant Administrator was instructed to send this to our Insurance Company for further study. 5. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. Agricultural Service Board No report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Page 67 July 24/86 Medicine Hat Health Unit No report. Agriculture Development Corporation No report. Senior Citizens' Home No report. South East Alberta Regional Planning Commission No report. Airport Commission No report. Farm Labour Pool No report. Disaster Services No report. Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. j Shop Committee No report. M.P.C. a) Development Permit Report Moved by Councillor Hall that this Report be accepted as presented. Carried. b) Subdivision 86 SE 55 - Lavern Rose Moved by Councillor Workes that this application be approved subject to cash in-lieu being set at $1500.00 per acre on the subdivided parcel. Carried. c) Subdivision 86 SE 56 - Henr Peake Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application subject to a Domestic Water Agreement with the E.I.D. with no cash in-lieu as this is the first parcel out of this quarter. Carried. d) Subdivision 86 SE 66 - Alvin & Fern Nickel Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application subject to a Domestic Water Agreement with the E.I.D. and cash in-lieu being set at $1500.00 per acre. Carried. Page 68 July 24/86 Hamlet Advisory a) Serviceman/Supervisor - Frank Scobie Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve the Hamlet Advisory Committee's recommendation that Frank Scobie be the County Water Supervisor subject to Board of Education approval. This will be on a trial basis to ensure that it does not conflict with his present duties. A job description is to be set up and brought back to Council for study. Carried. b) Meetings Moved by Councillor Wallace that the Hamlet Advisory Committee and the local Councillors of each area meet once a year. Carried. c) Grass Around Pond Areas A lengthy discussion took place on the grass around the pond areas and it was felt that there could be possible changes in the areas concerned and that this matter be left for the present time. Moved by Councillor Conners that Council move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we return to full Council. Carried. d) Patricia Advisor Committee Report A report on the action taken by the Patricia Advisory Committee to alleviate the present water problem at Patricia was presented to Council. 6• Other Business 1. Hills Alfalfa Processors Ltd. - Request for Gravel Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this request subject to our current gravel prices. Carried. 2. Neil Anderson - Rental of County Propert Letter from Neil Anderson requesting permission to rent County property in NW 16-19-15-4 (8.2 acres) was read to Council. This item was referred to Councillor Workes for further information. 3. School Year Information Moved by Councillor Hall that we initiate a survey of other Counties to obtain their comments on the proposed School Fiscal Year. Carried. 4. S.R. 873 South - Telephone & Pipeline Relocations The P.W. Supervisor, Larry Seitz, advised Council that Alberta Transportation had informed him that there will have to be some telephone and pipeline relocations on S.R. 873 and the County is responsible for this. 5. Texas Gate - E.I.D. By-law 913-86 Application from the E.I.D. for a Texas Gate in SE 3-22-18-4 was presented to Council. After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 913-86, being a By-law to approve the installation of a Texas Gate as requested by the E.I.D., receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 913-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 69 ~2 July 24/86 Moved by Councillor Regehr that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 913-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 913-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Texas Gate - E.I.D. By-law 914-86 Application from the E.I.D. for a Texas Gate in NW 11-22-18-4 was presented: After reviewing this application it was moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 914-86, being a By-law to approve the installation of a Texas Gate as requested by the E.I.D., receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 914-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hall that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 914-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 914-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 6. Purchase of Road Allowance The following Agreements were presented to Council for approval: Adrien Rommens - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this Road Agreement as presented. Carried. Robert Kennedy & Chris Schmidt - Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve these Road Agreements as presented. Carried. ~ ~ `---'J 7. Joann Trucking/Smith Access - Funding The Assistant Administrator advised Council that we had been contacted regarding funding of the paving of the above-noted access roads. At the present time, there is $200,000.00 set up in reserve for these access roads. The Government advised ~ .-- that if the County is willing to commit $100,000.00 for 1987, they would be willing to provide a grant of $500,000.00 for .ti the paving of these access roads. Moved by Councillor Andrews ~'~'~`~ that Council commit from:`' - - "=--= - - s and the County, ~ '~i~L'1!o' :~ amount for 1987 for funding for the paving o_f 1~ m ,,,F/~ the above-noted access roads. Carried. ll(~ 8. P. Degenstein - Complaint The Assistant Administrator reported on this complaint and was advised by Councillor Wallace that this matter has been rectified. 7• Post Agenda Items 1. Public Assistance Transportation Grant Discussion took place on this matter and it was decided that a meeting would be set up to discuss this further and it will be brought back to Council at a future meeting. 2. Historical Committee of Brooks United Church Letter from the Historical Committee of the Brooks United Church inviting a member of Council to attend their Book Launching on Tuesday, July 29th at 7:30 p.m. was read to Council. Councillor Wallace will be attending this meeting as a County representative. Page 70 July 24/86 P~'O 3. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council: Div. 2 Local Gravel - $1600.00; Div. 2 - Secondary Gravel - $3200.00; Div. 2 - Local Construction - $2000.00 and Div. 8 - Local Gravel - $8000.00. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve these Form A's. Carried. 4. Crawling Valley Reservoir The Reeve advised Council of the grand opening of the Crawling Valley Reservoir. 5. Ambulance Reports Moved by Councillor Hall that we request the Brooks & Bassano Hospitals to send a monthly statement to Council advising us of the number of County residences using the ambulance each month. Carried. 8. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Workes that the meeting adjourn at 3:30 p.m. __ - _ _~ ` r.:;k REEVE f~ j DMINIST TOR Page 71 July 24/86 ~~