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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting October 10, 1985 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 10, 1985 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator 1. Minutes V. Fabian P. Wallace K. Conners M, Andrews F. Workes R. Hall F. Regehr A. Scheuerman M. Douglass D. James Minutes of the September 26, 1985 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the Public Hearing of September 26, 1985 were circulated to the Council. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Minutes Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of October 2, 1985 were circulated to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 4. Business from Minutes 5-2(c) Certificates of Water & Waste Treatment Operators Patricia Licence - Rainier Licence to Operate ~ Further discussion took place in regard to these items and Council agreed that we take no further action on these items until further word is heard from Edmonton and through our M.L.A. on these ~; ~u'~~ ~ matters. 7-4 Rolling Hills Fence Project Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this fencing project of the septic fields in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. Carried. Proposed Parks Moved by Councillor Conners that we lift the motion, concerning the proposed Bow City Park, from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we lift the motion, regarding the proposed Tilley Lions Club Park, from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that the motion, being Item 912 Page 92, concerning the consideration of the Bow City Park location be amended by rewording this motion to read: "that we consider the Bow City and Tilley Lions Club Park proposals. Carried." Councillor Andrews withdrew her request for a recorded vote. Vote on the amended motion - Carried. Page 100 Moved by Councillor Regehr that we accept the Bow City Park proposal for grant application. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Andrews. Those voting for the motion: Councillors Conners, Andrews, Workes, Hall, Regehr and Douglass. Those voting against the motion: Councillors Wallace, Fabian and Scheuerman. Vote on the motion - Carried. Purchase of Land for Bow Citv Proposed Park Moved by Councillor Andrews that we lift the motion on Page 15 of the 1983 Council Meetings concerning the purchase of this park area land from K.C.L. Enterprises. The item on Page 15 of the minutes reads as follows: "Further discussion then took place in regard to the possible purchase of a park at the Bow City bridge site. This land is presently owned by K.C.L. Enter- ~, prises. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor ~- Peltzer that we acc ~~ heir offer to sell us this property for the sum of $ " Further discussion then took place /.~~" on this motion and a recorded vote was requested by Reeve Fabian. Those voting in favour of the motion: Councillors Conners, r Andrews, Workes, Hall, Regehr and Douglass. Those voting against the motion: Councillors Wallace, Fabian and Scheuerman. Vote on the motion - Carried. The funds for the purchase of this park area will be taken from the Public Reserve Account. 5. Correspondence 1. S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission Letter from the Commission advising of their Annual Meeting was presented to Council for information. 2. Jubilee Agencies Letter from Jubilee Agencies concerning the Wayne Mortenson claim was presented to Council for information. 3. TransAlta - Power Line Relocation - 20-13-4 Account for 80% of this power line move was presented to Council for information. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this account for payment. Carried. 4. Alberta Transportation - Hamlet Street Grants ~' Letter from Alberta Transportation advising that our applications for Street Grants for 1985 were not accepted and further that `J the applications will be held until the budget announcement /~~ in 1986, was presented to Council. 5. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports for the Hamlet of Patricia and Scandia, both being satisfactory, were presented to Council for information. 6. Monty Mortensen - Letter of Complaint Letter of complaint concerning the weeds and grading of the service road was presented to Council and referred to Councillor Workes for further study. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheques 7562 - 7920, with the exception of Cheque ~~7689, for a total of $1,162,476.67. Carried. Page 101 Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on the payment of Cheque X67689 in the amount of $2493.74. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve payment of Cheque X67689 in the amount of $2493.74. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal 1. TransAlta - One Tree Conversion Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. 2. TransAlta - Cassils Irrigation Group Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. 3. TransAlta - Duchess East Irrigation Group Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. j~ ~v`~ r' u; 4. TransAlta - Cassils Irrigation Group ~~; Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. ~ Carried. 5. Merland Exploration - Road Approach Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. 6. C.W.N.G. - Line Construction North of Brooks - 19-14-4 Request from Canadian Western Natural Gas to locate a line 6 metres from the south fence on 15th Avenue was presented to the Council. After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse their request. Carried. 7. Items to Report from October 7th Meeting The following items were brought forward from the October 7th Municipal Meeting: a) Letter to the Department concerning Campsite at Bassano - this letter has been sent to Alberta Transportation b) Seismic Work on County Roads - a lengthy discussion took place on this item and the possibility of charging the Seismic '„fj ~p, G~car for their operations on County roads. It was then moved by Councillor Andrews that we prepare an emergent Resolution ~;~'u for the Fall Convention requesting the Provincial Government to change legislation to allow Municipalities to charge the same rates per mile as private land owners receive for seismic operations. Vote on the motion - Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we invite a member of the Seismic Association to a future meeting of Council. Carried. c) Insurance - discussion then took place in regard to insurance coverage and claims in general. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we prepare an emergent Resolution for the Fall Convention requesting the Provincial Government to review with the Justice Department and try to limit such unrealistic claims that are being brought forward in order to reduce premium charges for all people concerned. Vote on the motion - Carried. .! p~'ti;L d) Request for further Funding on S.R. ~~, from Provincial f ~,'~ Government - the Administrator advised that he has made contact ~ with the Regional Supervisor and Tom Musgrove, M.L.A. No reply '~ has been received at this time. Page 102 Board of Education No report. Shop Committee Report was given to Council on the proposed changes to the Policy concerning repairs to vehciles and equipment. Once this Policy is in final draft, it will be presented back to Council for final approval. 8. Development Report The Development Report for September was presented to Council for information. 9. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for September was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we accept this report. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Conners that she be excused from the meeting. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 10. Delegation Mr. Dick Papworth and Mr. Steve Roth met with the Council and gave a presentation on the proposed new Rural Assessment Policy. This was followed by a question and answer period. Further information and discussion will take place on this item at the Fall Convention. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Community Use of Gravel Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve the 200 yard allotment for Gem Community Use and 200 yard allotment used from Bassano ~r~ for use at the Crawling Valley Park for 1985. Carried. /~,) 2. Texas Gate Request from Ed Lukye for installation of a Texas Gate on the service road was presented to the Council. After discussion on this matter it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we refuse this application. Carried. 3. Canadian Western Natural Gas Application for Pipeline Road Crossing in SW 9-19-14-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this pipeline road crossing subject to the line being bored. Carried. 4. Regional Library Proposal Further discussion took place in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we reaffirm our present contribution to the Library System, being the present rate of $2.50 per capita, and further that we indicate at this time that we are not interested in the Regional Library Plan. Carried. Page 103 This information is to be sent to the local Library Boards and the Regional Library Board Steering Committee. 12. Information Items 1. Town of Brooks - Joint Meeting The Administrator advised that no date has been set at this time. 2. M.P.C. By-law Enforcement This item was referred to the M.P.C. 3. Hamlet Restrictions re: Livestock This item was referred to the M.P.C. 4. Hamlet of Patricia - Repair Costs to Water System at School This item is being discussed with the Hamlet Advisory Committee. 5. Alberta Power - Underground Cable Information to Council 6. Alberta Education - EP & PL Revenue Information to Council 7. Alberta Blue Cross - Contributions for Employees on Long Term Disability This matter was discussed by Council and it was agreed that it would be discussed on an individual basis when the time arises. 13. Items for Discussion at Next Council Meeting 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Default Judgement 2. S.E.A. R.P.C. - Proposed Changes to Subdivision Regulations In Camera Moved by Councillor Regehr that we move into Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we return to full Council. Carried. 14. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. REEVE COUNTY MINIST TOR Page 104 .~ :'~