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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-04-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting April 10, 1986 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 10, 1986 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator V. Fabian P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews F. Workes R. Hall F. Regehr A. Scheuerman M. Douglass D. James 1• Minutes Minutes of the March 20, 1986 meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2• Business from Minutes 10-1 Brooks Sailing Club No reply. 7-3 Town/County Joint Meeting h +/ a) Old ~~1 Highwa The Administrator reported that the Town of Brooks will be forwarding a letter to Tom Musgrove, M.L.A., with a copy being sent to us for further review. b) F.C.S.S. A further review was made of the F.C.S.S. Report. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we advise the Town of Brooks that we are not prepared to enter into this program at this time. Carried. 3-2 Berry/Gellings Propert - Patricia Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we instruct our solicitor to offer the County property adjacent to the Gellings property to Mrs. Gellings and that we consider a further offer from them on this property based on the present day cost. Carried. 9-1 Alberta Environment - Servicemen Further discussion took place in regard to an over-all serviceman for our Water & Sewer systems. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we proceed with a draft policy for this position and report back to Council. Carried. Page 29 3-1 Alberta Advanced Education After further discussion on this matter regarding the Brooks Campus, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that a letter be sent to the Minister providing him with copies of the letters on file regarding this matter. Carried. 3-4 Village of Duchess - Garbage Pit Moved by Councillor Conners that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion and a review of our policies with other areas on garbage pits, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we propose the same agreement to the Village of Duchess as that carried out with the Village of Tilley. Carried. 3-12 Brooks Health Centre Meeting - Ambulance The Administrator advised that this meeting will be held on April 14th at 3:00 p.m. 3• Correspondence 1. Alberta Transportation - Secondar Road 847 Letter from Alberta Transportation concerning car counts and the Department's decision not to proceed with any transfer or relocation of this Secondary Road was presented to Council for information. 2. Alberta Environment - Bow River Letter from Alberta Environment regarding the Bow River Clean-up ~ Program was presented to Council for information. 3. Alberta Municipal Affairs - 1986 Census Moved by Councillor Regehr that we adopt the current census figures for the County of Newell for 1986. Carried. 4. Community Resources Centre - Medicine Hat Health Unit Letter from the Community Resources Centre in reply to our letter regarding the Medicine Hat Health Unit was read to Council and ordered filed. 5. Calgary Regional Planning Commission Letter from the Calgary Regional Planning Commission regarding a meeting on April 25th was read to Council and ordered filed. 6. C.P. Rail-Fencing Exemption-Mile 75 5 Bassano Subdiv (Patricia) After reviewing this matter further, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve these applications for fencing exemptions. Carried. 7. C.P. Rail - Reduction in Mobile Supervisors Letter from C.P. Rail advising of their proposal to Canadian Transport Commission for reduction in Mobile Supervisors was read to the Council and ordered filed. 8. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Annual Meeting - Ma 7, 1986 Information was presented to Council in regard to this meeting. Page 30 ~~ ~' 9. University of Alberta Extension Branch Programs Elected Officials Symposium Information on this Symposium was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we do not attend this Symposium. Carried. 10. E.I.D. Historical Park - Request for Grant Request for the County to apply for a Municipal Inventory Assistance Grant Program for the E.I.D. Historical Park was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we proceed with the necessary application for this Grant. Carried. 11. Alberta Transportation - Twinning of TransCanada Highway Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. 12. Closing & Sale of Road Allowance - NW 9-20-13-4 Application for the closing and leasing of road allowance at the above-noted location by Robert Schmidt was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse this request as this road has possibilities of being developed in the future. Carried. 4• Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for March 31, 1986 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept this report. Carried. 5 • ,~"j Cheques for Pa ment ,,~ Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques 55-550,--~.~f-z- %''~'`'' l ~,y ;~~~ less Cheque X6111, 37.6.6~~: .Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~111. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve payment of Cheque ~~111 in the amount of $2,984.13. Carried. 6• Committee Reports Municipal 1. Hamlet Street Fund Information was presented to the Council in regard to this 1986 Fund. 2. Drainage Repairs - Secondary Road 544 After reviewing the request for repairs to drainage on this Secondary Road, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the expenditure of $3,200.00 out of the Hardsurface Fund for these repairs. Carried. 3. Dust Control Program - 1986 Further discussion took place in regard to the Dust Control Program as provided to farmers who wish to pay for this Program. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we continue with the Program for 1986. Carried. Page 31 ~~1 Board of Education Trustees P. Norton and R. Hiebert were in attendance for this portion of the meeting. 1. Approval of 1986 Estimates The 1986 Board of Education Estimates were presented to the Council as recommended for approval. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve the 1986 Board of Education Estimates as presented. Carried. Salary Negotiating Committee Report Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that the Council reaffirm its position in regard to the salary recommendations with the exception of approving the recommended change in the Administrative Grid Salaries. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 7• Other Business ~~i/ 1. Closing & Leasin of Road Allow - Shawn Campbell B -law 902-86 The Administrator advised that the necessary advertising has - been carried out for the closing and leasing of this road allowance and that we are now ready for first and second reading of the By-law for this purpose. Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 902-86, for the closing and leasing of road allowance lying to the West of Section 3-21-13-4 and West of Section 34-20-13-4 and part of the West of Section 27-20-13-4 and North of Sections 33 & 34-20-13-4, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 902-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. 2. Subdivision 84 SE 93 - Jim Baksa A further review was made of this application and the requirements as set by the Provincial Planning Board. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we request a service road for this subdivision and that the necessary Servicing Agreement be drawn up for this purpose. Carried. 3. Local Government Courses Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the attendance of t1. Bowen at the Senior Executive Fellowship Program and D. James to the Municipal Refresher Course Program. Carried. 4. Dinosaur Park Meetin A short discussion took place in regard to this meeting held in the early part of April. 5. Date of Court of Revision Moved by Councillor Regehr that we set the date for the Court of Revision for April 29th at 10:30 a.m. Carried. Page 32 ~ ~~ i 6. Form A's Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the following Form A's: Div. 1 - Secondary Road Construction - $50,000.00; Div. 3 Frost Boils - $7,000.00; Div. 5 - Frost Boils - $8,000.00. Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Dinosaur Gas Co-op - Moving of Regulator - S.R. 876 Further discussion took place in regard to this matter and the moving and cost of moving this regulator. Moved by Councillor Andrews that this matter be referred to Councillor Conners and requested that she have this matter completed as soon as possible. Carried. 2. Transfer of Funds Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve the transfer of $50,000.00 from his Form A allotment to the Brooks Overpass Service Road Fund. Carried. 3. Local Service Roads Moved by Councillor Andrews that we request funding from the Provincial Government for up-grading and paving of local service roads. Carried. 4. Parks & Recreation Moved by Councillor Andrews that a letter be sent to Provincial Parks & Recreation requesting their participation and planning with the Bow City Park Area Committee. Carried. 5. Street Lights Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the installation of the street light in the Hamlet of Millicent. Carried. 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m. -~----_---_ _._ ~ -`.'`tee ~__ _ c-~ _~: \ ~~ °° ~,- T---~ REEVE ,;~'~ COU TYdADMINIST~TOR Page 33 ~Zf'`