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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting April 5, 1984 1. 2. 3. 4. The regular Council Meeting of the County. of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 5, 1984 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 Minutes Minutes of the March 22, 1984 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as read. Carried. ~~ Business from Minutes 3-7 Village of Duchess - Refuse Grounds. Councillor Scheuerman advised that she is still working on this report. 3-10 Robert Dunham - Complaint A report has submitted. to the Council in regard to the location of this wate~ pond and a letter is to be sent to Mr. Dunham advising that they~'~are attempting to remove the banks of the water pond at this time 1 . . 8-2 ZuboC. Property - Rolling Hills A report has submitted to Council. in regard to the location of the septic ta~ek and the water & sewer valves. After reviewing the information, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that a letter be sent to Sall Community Engineering Services advising them on the location df the water & sewer valves and request that these be relocatedlon the property line. Carried. Moved by councillor Workes that a letter be sent to Mrs. Zubot, with a copy to Superior Plumbing, advising that the septic tank located on County property in the street be removed. Carried. ~~ Court of revision Minutes o~ the Court of Revision were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the Court of Revision minutes. Carried. ~~ ~, Cheques fdr Payment Moved by councillor Douglass that we approve cheques 493 - 956, as per attached list, for payment. Carried. Page 28 5. Correspondence 1. John Wiebe - Trailer Tax Request from John Wiebe for quarterly payments on his mobile home ', trailer tax was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this request. Carried. 2. E. Slot - Road Allowance Lease Application from E. Slot for road allowance lease N of NW 21-21-15-4 ', was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve the advertising for the closing and leasing of this road allowance. Carried. 3. W.R. Eigeard - Road Allowance Lease Application from W.R. Eigeard for the closing and leasing of road allowance in E of NE 22-Z1-17-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve the advertising for the closing and leasing of this road allowance. Carried. 4. C. Burk - Land Use By-law Letter from C. Burk concerning their presentation to County Council and comments requested from the County was presented to Council, and a reply is to be sent to the Burlc's in this regard. 5. Jubilee Insurance - D. Zubot Claim.. 1 ~ .This information was presented to Council and ordered filed. 6. W. Hamilton - Business Licence - NE 8-15-15-4 Application from W. Hamilton for a business licence for the operation of a small engine repair shop for augers, roto-tillers, lawn mowers, etc. was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this request for licence and operation at his home at the above-.noted location subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 7. E.J. Ostensen - Damage Claim Damage claim from E.J. Ostensen in the amount of $190.00 was presented to Council for consideration. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse this claim. Carried. 8. Skill Resources Ltd. - Taxes & Penalties A request from Skill Resources Ltd. for consideration in the cancellation of tax penalties on Account ~~84315.00 was presented to the Council with a report from-the Industrial Assessor. After reviewing the letter and report, it was moved by Councillor Conners that. we refuse the request for cancellation of taxes and penalties from Ski11 Resources Ltd. Carried. 9. E.I.D. - Culvert Crossings The following applications for culvert crossings from the E.I.D. were presented to Council for approval: NE 14-14-13-4, 26 & 27- 20-14-4, 1 & 2-21-14-4, 25-19-14-4 & 30-19-13-4. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these culvert crossings. Carried. 10. Bassano General Hospital - Boundaries Letter from the Bassano General Hospital requesting County support in their request for coterminous boundaries for their Hospital District was presented to the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we provide -them with a letter of support in regard to this. matter. Carried. .Page 29 .p s a A 3 V U" 11. University of Alberta Extension Information was presented to Council in regard to the Elected Official's Symposium to be held in Banff on June 17 - 20. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we do not support participation in this Symposium. Carried. 12. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Assessor's Course Request from Alberta Municipal Affairs for Joanne Manning to attend the Assessment Course Series 250 commencing on Monday, April 30, 1984 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the attendance of Joanne Manning at this course. Carried.. 13. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Census Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning reporting of the 1984 Census was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we accept the Stat. Canada figures for this report. Carried. 14. Alberta Utilities & Telecommunications - Scandia Water System Information was presented to the Council acknowledging our letter of February 14, 1984 requesting grants under this program. 15. Alberta Municipal Affairs Letter from the .Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning the assessment of machinery & equipment was presented to the Council and a report is to be made on this subject and presented back to Council for further discussion. 16. South-West Helicopters Ltd. - Air Ambulance Services Information was presented to Council in regard to this subject from South-West Helicopters Ltd. and they are to be advised that this Council is not interested in this service. 17. E.I.D. - Gravel Leases Letter from the E.I.D. advising that the new royalty rate on all gravel purchased from the E.I.D, will be based at 60~/cu, yd. was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian. that we .record a strong objection to the E.I.D. for this increase in rates and the method of notification to the Council in this regard, as two previous meetings were .held after the decision of the Board and the Council was not advised of this matter. Carried. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we make a news release in regard to this gravel royalty increase from the E.I.D. Carried. 18. Pioneer Land Services Ltd. A request from Pioneer Land Services to locate a well in 13-24-16-12 within 20 metres east of the west boundary of the quarter section, was presented to the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we refuse this request. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Page 30 '~ Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Hall that we recess at 1:30 p.m. for the Public Hearing. Carried. . . Moved by Councillor Regehr that we reconvene to the full Council Meeting at 1:35 p.m. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve the purchase of the wheel weights for the two new graders. Carried. Board of Education No report. Municipal Planning Commission Minutes of the March 21, 1984 Municipal Planning Commission meeting were reviewed in regard to a proposed Land Use Change SZ 7-19-13-4, Henry Dyck. After reviewing the recommendation of the Planning ~~ Commission, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we refuse this application for Land Use Change as it does not conform with our Land Use By-law, being a Country Residence with more than one .house, too close to a feed lot area, and it exceeds the number of acres as set out in the By-law for a Country Residence. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. Petition - Hamlet of Scandia Water System Moved by Councillor Conners that the County sign this petition for it's property within the Hamlet of Scandia. Carried. The Administrator advised that sufficient signatures have been received on the petition and that the Council is now in a position to procede further on this project. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we send out invitational tenders. to four Engineering Firms to bid on the design and supervision of this project. Carried. 2. Joanne Manning - Car Report Further information was presented to Council in regard to this subject and this will be discussed further at the next Council Meeting. 3. Donation - Brooks Come Back '84 Councillor Workes presented information to the Council in regard to a possible. donation to this project. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we donate funds to this project not to exceed $200.00. Vote on the motion - Carried. . . 4. Donation - Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Councillor Workes presented information to .the Council in regard to this subject. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Workes that the County donate $1,000.00 to the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce for 1984. Vote on the motion - Lost. 5. Development Report The Development Reports for February and March were presented to Council for their information. Page 31 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Form A's / ', The following Form A's were presented to Council for their consideration: Division 3 - Hamlet Street Program - $5,000.00; Special Secondary Allotment - $57, 0.00• Local Roads Construction - ~~ $4,200.00; and Secondary Roads C - $22,950.00. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve these Form A's. Carried. The .following Form A from Division 1 was presented to Council: Local Roads Drainage & Culverts - $25,000.00. Moved by Councillor i Hall that we approve this Form A. Carried. 2. Road Agreements i Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve the following Road Agreements: Albert Gosling and Eastern Irrigation District. Carried. 3. Village of Tilley - Mosquito Abatement Control Letter from Tom Wishart advising that he will be carrying out the Mosquito Control Program in the Village of Tilley for 1984 and a request for permission from the County to apply control measures on roadsides leading to the Village of Tflley within approximately a i 3-kilometre area surrounding the Village. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this request subject to all regulations being met. Carried. 9. :Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. fi t k 3 ~.,,-- ,~__"°,° =-w~ a ~-~-~,,,~ ---------m44- ~_-._ Q 8, REEVE S ~- `j t~ O~JNTY t~ NISTRATOR Page 32 d~~' County of Newell No. 4 Public Hearing April 5, 1984 A Public Hearing was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta at 1:30 p.m. for Council to hear any objections against the exchange of land with the Village of Tilley, being 38' more or less on the west side of Public Reserve Lot 14 in the Village of Tilley, for that portion of street lying to the north and east of Public Reserve Lot 14. Reeve Fabian opened the Hearing at 1:30 p.m. As no members of the public were in attendance, the Hearing was adjourned at 1:35 p.m. REEVE