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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-05-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No, 4 Council Meeting May 19, 1983 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 19, 1983 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present -., Reeve Councillors Administrator V. Fabian P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews J. Hajash R. Hall A, Peltzer A. Scheuerman F. George D. James 1. Minutes Minutes of the May 5, 1983 Council Meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2. Minutes of May 12th Special Council Meeting, Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 3. Business from May 5th Minutes 10-3 Millicent School Yard ~ No report. 4-9 A,G.T, Cable -.Duchess Area ~~ After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was recommended that the Administrator advise A.G.T. that they consider the Verger line to the north or, if they use the area as proposed, that they lay the line on the extreme boundary of the right-of-way. Letter from Mattheis Engineering concerning the road which also concerns part of the telephone line was presented to the Council and referred back to Councillor Scheuerman for further study. 4-12 A.A.M.D. & C. - Use of Municipal Vehicles This item was ordered filed. 4-13 Tilley Grazing Association Reeve Fabian reported further on this item and the correspondence was ordered filed. 7-3 Town of Brooks - Proposed Annexation A lengthy discussion took place in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we oppose this annexation until the Town of Brooks can guarantee us with the tax agreement for the area being annexed in that this area will remain Agricultural until it is developed. Carried. 8-1 Frank Berry - Patricia Lot No report. Page 54 ~ Business from May 12th Minutes 6- C.U.P.E. Report i The Administrator presented a proposed Agreement to be presented to C.U.P.E. in regard to deduction and payment of premiums during the strike period. Moved by Councillor Hajash that if C.U.P.E. is prepared to sign this Agreement, the County will pay the premiums and ~ collect these back from C.U.P.E. Carried. 9 C t 4. Correspondence y 1. Alberta Transportation Letter from Alberta Transportation concerning the Lomond/Bow City Gravel Pit was presented to Council r for their information. . I 2. Alberta Environment Letter from Alberta Environment advising that the Province is unable to proceed with the purchase of this property at this time, was presented to the Council for their information. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we send the request to Alberta Energy & Natural Resources. Carried. . . ;, 9 3. Alberta Transportation Letter from Alberta Transportation concerning ~ cancellation of a portion of Road Plan 3384 J.K. was presented to Council. After discussion on this item, this matter was referred to Councillor George for further study. fi 3 . t 4. Alberta Disaster Services Letter from Alberta Disaster Services advising that they have approved a Grant of $2500.00 for the radio equipment was presented to Council for their information. 5. Alberta Municipal Affairs Request from John Dell, County Assessor, to attend ~ ~ the Sr. Assessor's Symposium, to be held in Hinton, on June 6 - 10 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the attendance of John Dell at this Symposium. Carried. 6. University of Alberta - Department of Extension a Letter from the Department of Extension advising of the final marks received by Richard Armstrong on his Local Government Finance exam was presented to Council s for their information. . . 7. Marathon Realty Letter from Marathon Realty concerning the road in NE 24-17-13-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Reeve Fabian that he be excused from discussion and voting on this item due to a possible conflict of ,.-,, interest. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that the two parcels south of the present road allowance be transferred to the County and that the old road allowance, which will be cancelled, be returned to the adjacent land owner. Carried. . . "2 y N i Page 55 8. TransCanada Highway West Association Letter from TransCanada West Association requesting County membership in this Association was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve membership to this Association. Carried. 9. Gordon Karaki Application from Gordon Karaki for a road approach was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this road approach as requested and that it be at the County's expense. Carried. 10. C.E.P. Consultants Further to the C.E.P. letter of April 20, 1983, this letter also requested a road approach in SW 35-18-14-4. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this approach subject to all costs being borne by the applicant. Carried. 11. Medicine Hat Health Unit The following water reports were presented from the Medicine Hat Health Unit: Rainier - satisfactory; Scandia - satisfactory; Patricia - satisfactory; Rolling Hills - satisfactory; Rolling Hills - unsatisfactory; Scandia - satisfactory. 12. A.A.M.D. & C. Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising that the Community Labour Intensive Project has now been closed was presented to the Council for their information. 13. A.A.M.D. & C. Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning rooms for the Fall Convention was presented to Council and ordered filed. . . t E Delegation Keith Boquist, of the Brooks Recreation Board, met with the Council and gave a short presentation on the Southern Alberta Summer Games to be held on July 20 - 23, 1983 in Medicine Hat. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. 14. A.A.M.D. & C. - Fire Protection Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning fire protection and entry onto private property to fight fires was presented to Council and ordered filed. 15. Bow Slope United Church Letter and a copy of the petition sent to Alberta Environment was presented to Council for information. Moved by Councillor George that we give our support to these resolutions. Carried. Page 56 5. Moved by Councillor Peltier that we return to full Council. Carried. 6. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Hall that the Council recess for the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. Carried. Motions Regarding Public Hearing By-law 813-83 Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 813-83, being a By-law to amend By-law 691-80, receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 813-83 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 7, M.P.C. Report The M.P.C. Report was given to the Council for their information. 8, Planning 1. S.E.A.R.P.C. Letter from the Planning Commission regarding the Liaison Work Travel was presented to the Council for ~ ~ their information. . 2. S.E.A.R.P,C. The 1983/84 Work Program was presented to Council for their information. 3. Unity Park A report of the Unity Park Steering Committee was presented to Council for their information. Copies of this report are to be made available to the Council. 4. 83 SE 31 - Bell This application was presented to the Council for consideration.. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this application subject to domestic water supply for each parcel, E.I.D. easement, utility right-of-way requirement, and public reserve as shown on the Plan. Carried. 5. 83 SE 32 - Dyck After reviewing this Plan it was moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this application subject to consolidation of title. Carried. S Y 7 J j 6. 82 5E 30 - Barg Further discussion took place in regard to the requirements for a water supply for this subdivision. 9. Committee Reports Board of Education No report. Page 57 J Municipal Committee 4 'F No report. . . Agricultural Service Board No report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home This report was given by Councillor Peltzer. . . Bassano Hospital No report. Medicine Hat Health Unit This report was given by Councillor Andrews. i Agriculture Development Corporation This report was given by Councillor Peltzer. . . Sr. Citizens' Home r This report was given by Councillor Andrews. 1 i Planning Commission No report. a . . s Airport Commission No report. Farm Labour Pool No report. Disaster Services This report was given by Councillor Hall. Library Board No report. Shop Committee No report. Brooks & District Industrial Board No report. 10. Special Board of Education Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that the Council recess to attend the Special Board of Education Meeting at 3:00 p.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we reconvene the regular Concil Meeting at 4:15 p.m. Carried. Page 58 11. Development Report The Development Report for April was presented to Council for their information. 12. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for the month ending April 29/83 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept this report. Carried. 13. Other Business 1. Mobile Home Licence Penalties The Administrator advised that this By-law should be changed to agree with the local Tax Penalty By-law. By-law 817-83 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 817-83, being a By-law to reduce the penalty on Mobile Home tax from 18/ to 12/ on the November 15th penalty, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 817-83 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. A~ rYJ . . . l' Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 817-83 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 817-83 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 2. TransAlta. Utilities The Administrator reported on a telephone conversation with TransAlta Utilties concerning a proposed power line through the Kanagawa area at Scandia. After discussion on this item, it was recommended that a letter be sent to TransAlta Utilities requesting them to consider an alternate line through this area. 3. Road Bans Moved by Councillor Conners that the road bans in the County be lifted at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20/83. Carried. 4. Administrator's Seminar Request from the Administrator to attend the Municipal Administration Seminar to be held in Banff on June 26-30, 1983 .was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the attendance of the Administrate at this Seminar. Carried. 5. Rolling Hills Water & Sewer Up-date a) TransAlta Utilities The Administrator gave a short report on the telephone conversation with TransAlta regarding the costs for power installation to the new subdivision. This information will be provided in a letter very shortly. Page 59 b) New Water Reservoir Information was presented to the Council in regard to further repairs. needed on this new reservoir. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we authorize these repairs, and that the work be done by Contractor, for the approximate cost of $15,000.00. Carried. 6. W. Tomilson - Property Line Information was presented to Council in regard to the problems and access road adjacent to the W. Tomilson property. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Peltier that the County carry out a survey to establish the property line on the Tomilson property. Carried. 7. Division 3 Drainage Project Councillor Conners presented detailed information on this Project. After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the Municipal Chairman and Councillor Conners would check this matter further and report back to the Council. 8. Bill Martin - Drainage & Sump Councillor Scheuerman presented a report on this item. After discussion, it was recommended that a letter be sent to Mr. Martin advising of our set-back regulations for development along road allowances, and the use of the borrow area as a drain, and that he be given one year to rectify this situation as of May 18th. 9. C.U.P.E. Report Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we move into a Committee of the Whole. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we return to full Council. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we advise C.U.P.E. that we are willing to meet with them on May 24th, if possible, at 1:00 p.m. Carried. 10. Nepotism Moved by Councillor George that we develop a Policy which would state that in the future no member of Council, or Supervisory Staff be allowed to hire members of their immediate family to work in a department which is under their supervision. This report is to be drafted up and presented back to Council for final approval. Carried. ` 11. Road Agreement Road Agreement from Lakeside Farm Industries for the development of the road to join the TransCanada Highway was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this Agreement. Carried. 12. Opening New Road Allowances Moved by Councillor Hall that the following new road allowances be approved for opening: SE 33-21-17-4 (Z mile), NE 13-21-17-4 (Z mile), E of 35-21-18-4 (% mile). Carried. Page 60 13. Form A's I The following Form A's were presented to Council for their approval: Local Roads Construction & Gravel - Division 6 - $46,000.00; Local Roads Gravel Only - $39,943.00; Special Allotment - $25,000.00. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these Form A's. ~ Carried. 1 14. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 6:45•pim+ I g$C¢ I ~ i'~ ~ ~'° '~--_--~~-~-..._ -......„...,_, ,.~,~,,,,,..~.,,, ----_,.~.a CHAIRMAN ~~ A MINI RATOR r w 4 V .C Page 61 J W;