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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting June 23, 1983 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 23, 1983 commencing at 10:00 a.m. ~° s a Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator V. Fabian P. Wallace K. Conners J. Hajash R. Hall A. Peltzer A. Scheuerman F. George D. James Excused From the Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that Councillor Andrews be excused from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the June 9, 1983 meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we adopt these minutes as read. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 8-1 Frank Barry The Administrator advised that a report had been sent to Mr. Barry and no reply received at this date. 6-4 Rainier Gravel Pit No report. 7-6 Fence Material -.Rolling Hills G7ater Reservior No report at this date. 8-4 Mel Meyers - Moved-in House Minutes of the Patricia Advisory Committee were presented to the Council and their report in regard to the moved-in house of Mel Meyers. After discussion, Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the recommendations of the Patricia Advisory Committee which read as follow; That the Advisory Committee approve the moving in of a house by Mel Meyers subject to the following: 1. A permanent foundation or basement being installed and further request that this be completed before approval or permit is given for a moved-in house. 2. A irrevocable letter of credit to complete the house by providing proper exterior finish bring it up to the comparable standard of the average house in the Hamlet, the sum of the letter of credit to be set by and made payable to Patricia Advisory Committee before the Patricia Advisory Committee accept responsibility. Carried. The above noted items are to be noted on the development permit which is to be issued and advertised. 8-6 P. Shepherd - Moved-in House This item was presented to Council for their information. 10-1 Green Acres - Unsightly Property This item was presented to Council for their information. Page 69 a,.,_ ~.. _ _,.~_..~~...~~~..a_,_.._.,.~.6...,-,~___ 3. ' Correspondence 1. Alberta Labour - Fire Code A letter from Alberta Labour concerning the new proposed fire code was presented to Council and one copy is to be order for the office. 2. H. McCombe - Business Licence An application from H. McCombe for a business licence to operate a repair service within the County of Newell was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor George that we approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 3. Springside Colony - Request for Culverts & Raod Approaches This item was presented to Council and after discussion it was moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this request subject to inspection by Councillor Conners. Carried. 4. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports The following water reports were submitted to Council for their information: Rainier -Satisfactory, Rolling Hills - Satisfactory, Patricia - Satisfactory, Patricia - Doubtful, Scandia - Unsatisfactory, Rolling Hills - Doubtful, Scandia - Satisfactory, Patrica - Satisfactory Rainier - Satisfactory, Scandia - Unsatisfactory, Patricia - Satisfacto: 5. Alberta Environment - Water Report Water report for the Hamlet of Patricia was presented to Council. for their information. 6. Village of Rosemary-- Dump Grounds A letter from the Village of Rosemary requesting cancellation of the sum $148.50 for the removal of cars from the dump ground was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve the cancellation of this account in the amount of $148.50. Carried. 7. Reel Resources Ltd. - Road Crossing An application for road crossing from Reel Resources in the SW 29-16-12 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this road crossing. Carried. 8. R. Kimmel Bid from R. Kimmel to purchase tax recovery land in the NW 10-20-13-4 approximate area of 2.56 acres was presented to Council and referred Councillor Conners for further study. 9. Donald Hajash - Road Approach An application from Donald Hajash for road approach in. SW 6-20-13-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that approve this application for the road approach only and that this be at County' 3 cost. Carried. 10. Town of Bassano A letter from the Town of Bassano requesting repair of a quarter mile of road which is owned by the Town of Bassano was presented to Council. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this request subject to it being done by contract work. Carried. 11. Brooks Asphalt & Aggregrate Ltd. A bid for paving repair in the amount of $7,300.00 was presented to the Council. After discussion. it was moved by Councillor Peltier that we approve this bid from Brooks Asphalt & Aggregrate Ltd. Carried. ~/, ' Page 70 /~ 4, Committee Reports Board of Education + No report. t }~ Municipal Committee No report. j 9 j Agricultural Service Board No report. s Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home r This report was given. by Councillor Peltzer. pp d Bassano Hospital i This report was given, by Councillor George. Medicine Hat Health Unit f No report. n _: V 7 i Agricultural Development Corporation This report was given by Councillor Peltzer. Sr. Citizens` Home This report was given by Councillor Wallace:, i Planning Commission t No report. I z t ' Airport Commission This report was given-:by--Co~neillor-_Haj.ash:.- y I Farm Labour No report. F Disaster Services No report. t A Library Board No report. Shop Committee This report was given by Councillor Wallace. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve the purchase of a radio for the County Repair Shop subject to approval from the Department of Transport, if the cost of this radio is over $1,000.00 the estimate must be returned s to County Council for further approval. Carried. . . a ~ Brooks & District Industrial Board j This report was given by Councillor Hajash. 5 Page 71 Municipal Planning Commission This report was given by Reeve Fabian. 5, Delegation Mr. Dan Kane of D. Hurl & Assoc. met with the Council to present a proposal for the drilling of a oilwell site located at the Stevil~e Gravel Pit. After reviewing this matter it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the agreement as presented by Mr. Kane. Carried. 6. Planning Commission 1. Guideline for Country Residence Subdivisions This item was left until the next Council Meeting for further study. Lunch Council adjourned for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Moved by Councillor Hall that Reeve Fabian be excused from the meeting at 1:45 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that due to the absence of the Deputy Reeve Andrews, that Councillor Peltzer be appointed acting Chairman for this meeting. Carried. 7. Hearing - Marlene Arneson The meeting was open for the hearing in regard to the making of an order requiring the demolition or removal of a building located on the property owned by Marlene Arneson being Plan 1380EU Parcel C in the Hamlet of Patricia. Ms Arneson was not in attendence. After [' discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we ` proceed with the issuing of an order requiring Ms.Arneson to demolish or remove the building located on the above noted propoerty because of it being only partially completed and in an unsafe, unprotected, unsightly and dangerous condition. Carried. 8. Other 1,Rod Hood - Hamlet of Lathom A request from Rod Hood to purchase the streets and alleys in the Hamlet of Lathom was presented to Council and referred to Councillor Hall for further study. 2. Regional Service Board Conference Information was presented to the Council in regard to this conference and the request for the appointment of two County Representatives to the Steering Committee for this Conference. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that Councillors Hajash and Conners be appointed to this Committee. Carried. 3. Appointment of Returning Officer The Administrator advised that the nominations for General Elections will be held on September 19 and we will require a Returning Officer for this purpose. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we appoint Mrs. June Endersby as Returning Officer for the 1983 General Elections. Carried. 4. Emerson Bridge Park - Repairs _& Maintenance r .~ v A report was submitted to Council in regard to proposed expenditures for improvements to the Emerson Bridge Park.. After discussion it was moved by Councillors Conners that we approve these requests and that an expenditure of $7,500.00 be approved from the Public Reserve Fund to carry out these improvements. Carried. Page , 72 ~~~ S.Replacement of Office Drapes - West Side of Office Building The Administrator presented a request to replace three sets of curtains or drapes on the west side of the office building. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the purchase of three new sets of curtains for the office building. Carried. ~ 6. Reel Resources - Purchase of Gravel An application from Reel Resources to purchase 400 yards of gravel from the Skuban Pit was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor g Wallace that we approve this request. Carried. . . 7. Rolling Hills Water & Sewer Hook-ups '9998 Council discussed this bem. It-was moved by Councillor Conners that we advise all residents of the Hamlet of Rolling Hills that the cut off date for the old water system has been set for September 30, 1983. Carried. R ~ 8. Rolling Hills Subdivision The Administrator presented costs on the Rolling Hills Subdivision 'f and the thirty lots which are now being prepared for sale to the public. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Hall that we set the selling price of these lots at $1,500.00 per lot and that \ ~ an agreement of sale and term of construction be set up similar to those in the Hamlet of Scandia. Carried. i i ~ Reeve Fabian returned to the meeting and took over the chair at 3:00 p.m. ,~ 9. Hamlet of Millicent. Councillor Conners presented information in regard to the Hamlet of Millicent and in particular the repair of streets within the hamlet. ~ More information is to be obtained on this matter and discussed at the next Council Meeting. . . 10. Lease of '~ Ton Truck - Public Works The Public Works Su ervisor requested that the approval to lease P ~ a z ton truck for approximately two months for the summer work program. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve this request. Carried. 11. Rolling Hills Hamlet Streets and Drainage ~ Councillor Wallace presented a request for a expenditure of approx. $6,000.00 to upgrade the drainage swells and culvert installations down to the existing E.I.D drain ditch which is to be lowered by the E.I.D.. these funds to be expended from the Provicial Hamlet Street Grant. It was then moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the $6,000.00 expenditure from the Hamlet Street Fund. Carried. 12. Tax Cancellation The Administrator presented information to the Council in regard to taxes on account ~~'4550 being the SE 34-18-14-4 this property is taxed e on the live roll and shoulc be exempt. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the cancellation of these taxes. Carried. ,,.-.~ tl ry 13. Alberta Municipal Affairs A copy of a letter to Rev. Joe Waldner, Springside Colony, concerned } proposed meetings with the County Council was presented to the Council for information. The Administrator was instructed to set up a . ° meeting with Mr. Waldner and other Hutterite Colonies if possible, to discuss this matter. v 9 3 v Page 73 14. Bow Slope Recreation Area A letter from the Scandia Community Center requesting a lease on Lot R and X in the Hamlet of Scandia to be used for recreational purposes was presented to Council. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve the issuing of a lease for this property to the Scandia Community Center as requested. Carried. g, Form A's The following Form A's were submitted to Council for approval: Local Roads Division 5 - Deletions - Sum of $11,500.00 Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this deletion. Carried. Local Roads Division 2 - Rebuild Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this Form A in tha amount of $165,000.00. Carried. 10. Purchase of Road Allowance Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the following Road Allowance Agreeements: Eastern Irrigation District and Airth Farms Ltd. Carried. Adjourned Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. --- Reeve ount Administrator y T .~ S Page 74 - a ~ t e i