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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-25 Council (Regular) Minutes4. Correspondence 1. Small Communitv En~ineerin Letter from Small Community Engineering regarding the 3-phase power to the Scandia Water Project and a proposed estimate from TransAlta Utilities indicating that the cost for this 3-phase would be $2640.00, was presented to Council for information. 2. County of Wetaskiwin - School Fiscal Year Letter from the County of Wetaskiwin requesting Council's support in the School Fiscal Year was presented to Council for review and discussion. After reviewing the letter, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we give support to the County of Wetaskiwin in regard to their letter to the Minister of Education concerning the proposed School Fiscal Year. Carried. 3. Alberta Environment - Patricia Treatment Plant Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the Patricia Water Treat- ment Plant was presented to Council. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we invite Mr. Williams to the September 12th Council Meeting. Carried. 4. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports for the Hamlet of Scandia (unsatisfactory), Patricia (satisfactory), Rolling Hills (one unsatisfactory and the most recent one being satisfactory) were presented to Council for informa- tion. 5. E.I.D. - Gem Drainage Proiect Letter from the E.I.D. setting out the two proposed drainage projects was presented to Council. After reviewing these projects, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we endorse these projects subject to the E.I.D. providing us with final drawings for approval. Carried. 6. Social Services & Communitv Health Letter from Social Services & Community Health regarding appointment of members to the Health Unit Local Board under the Public Health Act was presented to Council for information. 5. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. Agricultural Service Board Councillor Hall gave this report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Page 73 ~, ,r; Y, Medicine Hat Health Unit Councillor Andrews gave a report on the Medicine Hat Health Unit. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that the following resolution be recommended to County Council for approval: "Whereas a paper dated July 25, 1985 outlines current issues concerning services of the Medicine Hat Health Unit within the geographic area of the County of Newell Therefore be it resolved that the Council recommend to Dr. Neil 6Jebber, Minister of Social Services & Community Health, that he review the boundaries of the Medicine Hat Health Unit together with the recommendations from this Council, the feasibility of a new Health Unit be studied comprised of the County of Newell and all Municipalities located therein (Town of Bassano, Town of Brooks, Village of Duchess, Village of Rosemary, and Village of Tilley)." And further, that prior to this letter being sent to the Minister, a copy of this letter be sent to all of the Towns & Villages within the County for information and comments. Carried Unanimously. Agriculture Development Corporation No report. Sr. Citizens' Home No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Discussion took place in regard to proposed Work Programs for the 1985/86 budget. It was decided to wait until the Park Reports are received in September for any further action taken on this proposed Work Program for the Planning Commission. Airport Commission No report. Farm Labour Pool No report. Disaster Services No report. Library Board No report. Shop Committee No report. M.P.C. The following business was brought forth from the M.P.C. meeting of July 23rd: A. & L. Seefried - Land Use Change - By-law 886-85 - After reviewing this proposed Land Use Change, it was moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 886-85 receive first reading and that we proceed with the necessary advertising. Carried. Page 74 Subdivision 85 SE 53 - County of Newell - Emerson Park - Further information was presented to Council in regard to this application. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. 6. Other Business 1. Auto Accident Report - L. Edwards - County Employee Information was presented to Council in regard to this report and this is to be referred to our Insurance Company. 2. Agreement for Road Approaches Installed by the County Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the new application for Road Approaches Installed by the County. Carried. 3. Licence to Install Buried Power Line A proposed Policy was presented to the Council and this item will be discussed further at the next Council Meeting. v 4. Polic - In-service Trainin Pro rams II ~ Discussion took place in regard to this Policy. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the amendment to this In-service Training Policy. Carried. 7. Post Agenda Items 1. G. Varady - Application for Road Approach Application for Road Approach from G. Varady was presented to the Council. After reviewing, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application subject to the approach being located 200' north of the existing culvert at his property. Carried. 2. E.I.D. - Water Pipeline Crossin Application from the E.I.D. for Installation of a Water Pipeline Road Crossing was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application subject to verification of the legal descriptions. Carried. 3. J. Calvert - Application for Lease Request from J. Calvert to lease the public reserve land located at the Bell Subdivision in Bow City, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the leasing of this area on a one-year basis at $25.00 per year, subject to them fencing the area. Carried. 4. Lakeside Road - Electric Power Pipeline Crossin Mr. Kuipers, of Lakeside Farm Industries, met with the Council to discuss this matter further. He is to be advised that Council is still working on the Policy for this purpose and cannot give approval for this crossing. 5. Form A's Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve the following Form A's for Division 6: Local Roads Construction - $15,000.00; Local Roads Gravel - $3,150.00. Carried. 8. Information Items 1. Public Notice Regarding Proposals for Parks Copies of this Notice were given to Council for information. Page 75 2. R.A.P. Program Information was presented to Council in regard to this Program and further details are to be obtained and presented back to Council. 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. REEV _~ ~y ,- ,, i cif ' ~ . L~ ~' , ,' L ~" COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 76 `~ e+ County of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting July 25, 1985 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 25, 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 July 11, 1985 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3-16 Duchess Fire Area Agreement No further report was received on this item. 4-12 Bassano District Chamber of Commerce No reply has been received on this letter. 3. Delegation Riggins, Barry, Gellings Mr. R. Riggins, Frank Barry and Dolores Gellings met with Council, along with the County Solicitor, 0. Shantz, to discuss the matter of Mr. Barry removing the bridge and trespassing on County property and the claim for dirt removed from County property. After discussion on this matter, the item was referred to Councillor Conners in order that she may discuss this matter further with the Patricia Hamlet Advisory Committee. This will be brought back to the next Council Meeting for further discussion. L. Fitch - Fish & Wildlife Division Mr. Fitch, of the Fish & Wildlife Division of Lethbridge, met with Council to outline their program on the Bow City fish ponds and general operations throughout the County and Province. S. Shimozawa Mr. S. Shimozawa, of the Alberta Building Standards Division, met with Council and outlined the regulations and program of his Depart- ment in regard to public buildings, and the requirements that are requested by their Department. Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Page 72