HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
March 6, 1986
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March
6, 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 February 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.
3-1 '86 Election Seminar
: The Administrator requested any further names for this list
to be submitted for the Seminar.
3-5 S. Campbell - Application for Closing & Leasing Rd. Allow.
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the advertising
for the closing and leasing of this road allowance. Carried.
7-2 E.I.D./County Advisory Fleeting Report
Councillor Workes gave this report. After discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Conners that we agree to purchase pit run
gravel from the E.I.D., and sell pit run gravel to the E.I.D.,
as set out in this report and that a Policy be drawn up for
this purpose and reviewed annually. Carried.
7-3 Town Meeting
The Administrator advised that this meeting is to be held at
4:00 p.m. on March 6th.
3-1 Social Services & Community Health
No reply on this matter.
3-3 1986 S.T.E.P. Program
Moved by Councillor Hall that we lift this item from the table.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve two applications
for the S.T.E.P. Program using the same numbers and salaries
as last year. Carried.
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3. Correspondence
1. Alta. Transportation - By-law 893-85 - Closing of Rd. Allow.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we give By-law 893-85 third
and final reading. Carried.
2. Lutes, Shantz & Bell - Berry/Gellings Statement of Claim
This item was presented to Council, discussed and referred to
Councillor Conners for more information and report back to Council.
3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Tests to Determine Road Damages
This letter was presented to Council and discussed. Moved by
Councillor Wallace that we appoint our P.W. Supervisor to this
Investigating Committee. Carried.
4. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Bow Citv Park
This item was presented to Council for information.
5. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports
The following water reports were submitted to Council for information:
Rolling Hills, Patricia and Scandia - all reports being satisfactory.
6. Alberta Planning Board - Annual Conference
Information on this Conference was presented to Council for
their information.
7. Brooks Ambulance - 1986 Requisition
The 1986 Requisition was presented to Council and reviewed.
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept this Requisition
for 1986. Carried.
After a lengthy discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor
Regehr that we advise the Brooks District Ambulance Service
of the Brooks Health Centre of the County's notice to terminate
from the Ambulance Contract, and that we request a meeting with
the Brooks Health Centre Board at the earliest possible date
to discuss fee structure, operating costs and requisitions.
Carried Unanimously.
8. Hamlet of Scandia - Water & Sewer Operating Charges
Letter from the Scandia Advisory Committee advising that they
request the annual operating charge be increased to $130.00
per year for water and $20.00 per year for sewage. Moved by
Councillor Andrews that we accept their recommendation. Carried.
9. Hamlet of Scandia - Water Treatment Plant
Information and up-date on the water treatment plant was presented
to Council for their information. Moved by Councillor Andrews
that we approve payment of 80% on the Hardy/Bromley account
amounting to $5600.00. Carried.
10. F. Duske - Mobile Home Licence
Application for quarterly payments on his Mobile Home Licence
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that
we approve this request. Carried.
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4. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve Cheques 9342 - 10054,
less Cheque 49748, for a total amount of $1,198,450.57. Vote
on the motion - Carried.
Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion
and voting on Cheque 49748. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve Cheque #9748,
in the amount of $527.15. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
5. Committee Reports
Municipal
a) PanCanadian Road Approach - 6-17-15-13-4 - No further report
on this item.
b) S.R. & B. Gas Co-op-Rd. Crossings-Secs. 21,17 & 16-16-16-4 -
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve these requests for
road crossings and allow the crossing in Sec. 17 to be open
cut. Carried.
c) E.I.D. - Culvert Installation - SW 30-16-12-4 - Moved by
Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried.
Board of Education
No report.
Agricultural Service Board
No report.
6• Other Business
1. Permits
The Administrator requested further information in regard to
our Policy regarding Permits. After discussion, it was moved
by Councillor Workes that the Policy on Business Licence Permits
state that permits be issued on a one-time basis only and are not
required to be renewed annually. Carried.
2. Road Signs
Further discussion took place in regard to placing of road signs
and, in particular, the request for the Town of Brooks. This
item was tabled until the next meeting for further discussion.
3. Appointment of Auditor
Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve the appointment of
Bevan, Halbert & Ginet as Auditors for 1986. Carried.
7. Post Agenda Items
There were no Post Agenda Items.
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8. Information
The following information items were presented to Council:
1. R. Angus - Factory Trip
2. Request for Bus Information to be referred to the School
Board at the next Board Meeting
3. Hamlet Street Fund - A brief report was given on this and
will be presented at the next Municipal Meeting
9. Delegation
1. Alberta Environment ~~_ of ~"r~
•~`/ Mr. Bob Briggs, of Alberta En**v'''i''ronment, Dave Fisher, of the
Regional Office, and a~~r member from Alberta Environment
met with the Council to discuss in general the water supply
systems within the County of Newell.
10. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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