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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-12 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting September 12, 1985 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 12, 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 August 29, 1985 meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2 Business from Minutes 3-8 Unsightly Property - Scandia The Administrator advised that this property has now been cleaned up by the owners. 3-11 Bow City - Public Reserve Lease Further discussion took place on this item and more information was requested. 4-6 County of Wheatland - EP & PL Assessments ` ~ Further discussion took place on this item. It was then moved ' by Councillor Andrews that we send a letter of support in regard to this matter and also indicate our concerns regarding urban assessments in this area. Carried. 8-7 Scholarship - Agricultural Oriented Studies A draft copy of the regulations for this Scholarship was presented to the Council for consideration. Some items were noted and this Scholarship draft will now be completed and presented back to Council for final approval at their next meeting. 3. Correspondence 1. Municipal Affairs - Electoral Boundary Changes Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs advising that he has accepted the 10 Electoral Boundaries for the County of Newell and that a Ministerial Order will be processed in the near future or prior to the 1986 General Election was presented to Council. , 2. Jim Culligan - Closing & Leasing of Road Allowance SE 32-21-14-4 After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we proceed with the necessary advertising for the closing & leasing of this road allowance. Carried. Page 88 3. Alberta Manpower - P.E.P. Program Information on this program was presented to Council for review and ordered filed. 4. A1ta.Env.-Certification of Water & Waste Water Treatment Operation: Information was presented to Council in regard to the new regulations for operators of the systems. More information books are to be ordered and provided for the Councillors in the areas concerned. Further discussion will take place on this item at a future meeting. 5. Medicine Hat Health Unit Water Reports from the following Hamlets were presented: Scandia- Unsatisfactory; Patricia - Unsatisfactory; Rolling Hills - Satisfactor: 6. PanCanadian - Road Approach 16-33-14-15-4 Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application for road approach. Carried. 4. Committee Reports Municipal 1. 3-6 Maverick Land Consulting Service Further information was presented to Council in regard to the proposed access road in 14-35-20-15-4. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. _. 2. 3-8 Water Pipeline Crossing - Merkl Further information was presented to Council in regard to this water pipeline road crossing. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. 3. 3-9 Road Approach - Mauch Further information was presented to Council in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application subject to all costs of the approach being borne by Mauchs. Carried. 4. Alberta Transportation - Gravel Letter from Albreta Transportation advising of surplus gravel and cold mix that is available to the County was presented to the Council for information. Board of Education The Administrator presented more information to the Council in regard to obtaining permits and insurance for private E.C.S. field trips. Shop Committee Councillor Workes gave this report. Agricultural Service Board No report. Page 89 5. Delegations 1. Lukye/McConnell Subdivision & Service Road This appointment was cancelled. 6. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for August, 1985 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheques ~~7308-7559, excluding ~~7334 in the amount of $2586.30, for a total amount of $828,089.13. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~7334 for the amount of $2586.30. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheque ~~7334 in the amount of $2586.30 for payment. Carried. 8. Development Report The Development Report for August was presented to Council for information. 9. ~ -° Other Business 1. Duchess Fire Area Agreement Letter from the Village of Duchess regarding this Agreement was presented to Council and this matter was tabled until a future Council Meeting. 2. By-law re: Clean-un of Hamlet Lots Discussion took place in regard to this item and the Administrator is to present a draft amendment to our present By-law to cover this item. This will be presented back to Council for further study. 3. D.A. Martin - Leal Survevor Discussion took place on this item and the Administrator is to contact Mr. Martin in regard to our legal surveys. 4. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval: Local Roads Gravel - Div. 5 - $6285.00; Local Roads Gravel Only - Div. 1 - $11725.00; Secondary Roads Gravel - Div. 1 - $6300.00. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these Form A's. Carried. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Treasury Branch Lots - Hamlet of Patricia Discussion took place on the condition of these lots. Moved by Councillor Workes that we send a letter to the Treasury Branch requesting them to clean up the grass and weeds on these lots. Carried. 2. Frank Barry Lot - Hamlet of Patricia Moved by Councillor Douglass that we send a letter to Mr. Barry requesting him to clean up the grass and weeds in the front 83' of his property in the Hamlet of Patricia. Carried. Page 90 3. Vibrook Sewage Pick-up Discussion took place in regard to the contract with Vibrook for the dumping of sewage from Dinosaur Park in the Patricia lagoon. Moved by Councillor Conners that a letter be sent to them outlining the conditions of their contract and advise them that no dumping is to be made in the lagoon other than sewage from Dinosaur Provincial Park. Carried. 4. Municipal Library Moved by Councillor Regehr that we move into Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we return to full Council. Carried. Further discussion took place in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we invite the Regional Steering Committee to a future meeting of the Council to discuss the matter of a Regional Library. Carried. 5. Frost Boils A lengthy discussion took place in regard to the averaging of pit run gravel for frost boils. Moved by Councillor Workes that we average the cost of pit run gravel for use in frost boils at $5.00 per yard. Carried. 11. Information Items 1. Village of Tilley - Public Reserve Council was advised that we have now received Title for this Public Reserve between the County of Newell and the Village of Tilley. 2. Brooks Chamber of Commerce - Field Trip - Sept. 27/85 Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. 3. Organizational Meeting It was agreed that the Organizational Meeting would be called for 10:00 a.m. on October 2nd. 4. E.I.D./Town of Brooks Meetings Discussion took place in regard to these meetings. 5. Chapple Agreement for Water Operating Costs A further report is to be submitted on this item. 6. Municipal Affairs - Assessments Letter from Municipal Affairs regarding assessments on farms and acreages in urban municipalities was presented to Council for information. 12. Proposals for County Parks Mr. Bert Bell, of Bow City, attended the meeting and presented the Bow City proposal on a proposed park in that area. After discussion on the matter, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we consider the development of another park in the County. Page 91 ~,~,~~ A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Fabian. Those voting for the motion were: Councillors Andrews, Workes, Hall, Regehr and Douglass. Those voting against the motions were: Councillors Wallace, Fabian, Conners and Scheuerman. Vote on the motion - Carried. Letter from the Tilley Lions Club setting out a proposal for development of a park at the Tilley B (Ducks Unlimited) or Cowoki Lakes was presented to Council for consideration. After further discussion, it was then moved by Councillor Regehr that we consider the Bow City park location. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Andrews. Moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item. Vote on the tabling motion - Carried. 13. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. ~._ _ ~ -~ REEVE _.-~ `~ ~. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 92