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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-02-03 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting February 3, 1983 Members Present Reeve V. Fabian Councillors P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews J. Hajash R. Hall A. Peltzer A. Scheuerman F. George 11:15 a.m. Administrator D. James Delegation A delegation from the Scandia Community met with the Council and made a presentation in regard to a proposal for the Scandia Community Park Area and requested assistance from the Public Reserve Fund in the amount of approximately $5,000.00 for permanent equipment for this area. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve an expenditure of $5,000.00 from the Public Reserve Fund for this project and that all invoices be forwarded to this office for payment. Carried. 1. The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 3, 1983 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Minutes Minutes of the January 20, 1983 meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. ~~ 2. Minutes Minutes of the January 20, 1983 Public Hearing were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we adopt these minutes. Carried. 3. Business from the Minutes ,~--. 6-3 E.I.D. - Lot B Rolling Hills The Administrator advised that the E.I.D. Board wishes to have a Joint Meeting with the County Council to discuss this and other items. A meeting date will be arranged for this meeting. 2-4 Town of Bassano - Landfill Site Councillor Hall reported on this item and advised that a letter will be forthcoming from the Town of Bassano. 9-5 K.C.L. Enterprises Letter from K.C.L. Enterprises advising that they have declined our counter offer for the purchase of 78 acres of land , was presented to Council for their information. 4. Correspondence 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Elected Officials Symposium Information on this Symposium was presented to Council advising of the date, being June 8 - 11, 1983. 2. Alberta Environment Letter from Alberta Environment acknowledging receipt of our letter sent to the Minister in regard to the establishment of Page 12 a Clean Bow River Fund was read to Council for their information. 3. Small Community Engineering Accounts from Small Community Engineering on the Rolling Hills ,.,~ Project were presented to Council and these accounts were ordered tabled for more information from the Engineer. 4. Salvation Army - Donation A request from the Salvation Army far a donation for 1983 was presented to the Council. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we donate $300.00 to the Salvation Army for 1983. Carried. 5. Kidney Foundation of Canada A letter from the Kidney Foundation of Canada requesting a donation for 1983 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we donate $100.00 to the Foundation for 19$3. Carried. Fs Lt was recommended by Council that a Policy be drawn up by Council in regard to making donations to the various organizations. 5. Mobile Home Licences The following Mobile Home Licence Applications for quarterly payments were presented to Council: D. Tait, P. Mauch, R. Robinson, and T. MacPhail. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve these requests for quarterly payments on the Mobile Home Licences. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve cheques 1341 - 178$, as per attached list, for payment. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. Lakeside Farm Industries - Road Allowance Lease & By-law ;-~~, The Administrator advised that the necessary 90 days had expired in regard to the cancellation of Lease No. 8. Moved by Councillor Hall that Road Allowance Lease No. 8 for that portion of road allowance lying west of 18-19-14-4 & SSW of 18 be cancelled. Carried By-law 805-83 Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 805-83 to rescind By-law 445 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that By-law 805-83 receive second reading. Carried. 2. Alberta Disaster Services Information was presented to Council in regard to the Cost- -~ Shared Equipment Program for radio equipment and after discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we apply through Alberta Disaster Services for a possible grant of $2500.00 toward the cost-shared purchase of radio equipment. Carried. i V Page 13 s s 3. S. Stockwell - 1982 Taxes Further information was presented to Council in regard to Mr. Stockwell's 1982 taxes. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we cancel the 1982 tax in the amount of $1675.92. Carried. ~~ 4. Rosemary Quonset Further information was presented to Council in regard to this quonset and it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that we advertise for the sale and removal of this quonset from the Rosemary School Yard. Carried. 5. E.I.D. Ditch Information was presented to Council in regard to the location of a ditch being built by the Eastern Irrigation District in E of NE of 4-17-16-4. This item was tabled and referred for f.hrther discussion at the proposed Joint Meeting. 6. 1982 Salary Motion The Administrator requested confirmation of salaries paid to J. Thomas and D. Inda for 1982 as required for audit purposes. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the salary of J. Thomas at $1950.00 per month, and D. Inda at $471.14 per month. Carried. 7. 1982 Financial Report The Administrator presented reports to the Council in regard to the 1982 Financial Statement. He advised that the Statement will be printed in the next few weeks for mailing to all ratepayers. 8. Date of Annual Meeting Discussin took place in regard to a proposed date for the Annual Meeting and the dates of March 17 or 18 were suggested subject to Hall rental. 9. Rolling Hills Recreation Board Letter from the Rolling Hills Recreation Board requesting a "~'~ one mill increase to their present Recreation mill rate, which would bring their overall mill rate to three mills was presented to Council for their consideration. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we proceed with the necessary advertising for the increase of one mill to the Rolling Hills Recreation Area. Carried. Lunch The Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 8. IDelegations A.G.T. Mr. Harry Patterson, of Alberta Government Telephones, met with the Council and made a presentation on mobile radios for our County operation. After reviewing the presentation, and discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor George that we accept their tender dated February 3, 1983 in the amount of $19,500.00 for a century base and 20 radios plus the network access fees of $210.00 per month and additional fees for licencing the radios. Carried. Page 14 ~~ Cassils Community A delegation consisting of D. Giles, N. Anderson and F. Barg, met with the Council to discuss the proposed mill rate increase for Division 5 and the possibility of collecting an overall mill rate from the County of Newell. The Council advised them that they should contact each of the Recreation Boards in the County to see if they would be prepared to contribute to the Division 5 Recreation Area. M.L.A. T. Musgrove Mr. Musgrove met with the Council and presented information to them in regard to the funding of Parks by the Provincial Government. He also gave information in regard to his proposed meeting with the Minister of Transportation regarding the road systems within the Bow Valley Consistency. Further discussion then took place in regard to the possible purchase of a Park area at the Bow City Bridge site. This land is presently owned by K.C.L. Enterprises. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Peltier that we accept their offer to sell us this property for the sum of $78,000.00. Moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that a tour of this area be m~t'd=ye by Council in order that all Councillors will be aware of the location and site. Carried. °°' Brooks Recreation Board Members of the Brooks Recreation Board met with Council and made a presentation to the Council in regard to proposed changes to the Recreation Agreement between the Town of Brooks and the County of Newell Division 5. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we advertise the proposed change to the Brooks/County of Newell Recreation Agreement and Division 5 By-law which would read as follows: "that we request revisions to the Town of Brooks/County of Newell Recreation Agreement to achieve equal contributions based on population for the operational deficit of the Recreation & Cultural Department, including the debenture. This means that the 1983 Recreation Requisition for Division 5 will increase from 3 mills to 7 mi1ls.Depending on the Recreational & Cultural yearly operational and debenture deficit, the mill rate may fluctuate either up or down." Vote on the motion - carried. 8. Planning Commission 82 SE 30 - Barg Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that this item be lifted from the table. Carried. The Road Use Agreement for the .purchase of 25 feet of right-of-way along this Subdivision was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this Agreement. Carried. The Servicing Agreement for this Subdivision will now be completed. f ~, 83 SE 1 -Lawson Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we table this application for further information. Carried. 83 SE 2 - Lasante$ Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this application subject to the present road being moved, cash in-lieu being set at $2000.00 per acre on the building site of 3 acres and a deferral on the balance, and a Servicing Agreement for new road. Moved Page 15 by Councillor Andrews that we amend the cash in-lieu to read $1500.00 per acre. Vote on the motion - lost. Vote on the original motion - Carried. 82 SE 103 - Benci Information was presented to Council in regard to the Hearing on this application. 9 Other Business (Cont'd.) 1. Millicent Communtiy Hall Information was presented to Council in regard to the Title for this property and further investigation is to be made on this item. 2. Hospital Board Representation A lengthy discussion took place in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we start proceedings to change the Election Act of Hospital Board Members to be from the public at large rather than appointments by Councils. Councillor George requested a recorded vote on this item. Those voting for the motion were: Councillors Andrews, Peltzer, Scheuerman and George. Those voting against the motion were: Councillors Wallace, Fabian, Conners, Hajash and Hall. Vote on the motion - lost. 3. Review Specifications for Trucks A review of specifications for the purchase of trucks was made with some minor adjustments being made. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. _. ~=. _ ~. --~ -__ ~. ___,., REEVE a .~ A: ~,i'~G~ ~.r ~COUNTY`A~MINISTRATOR °" --. Page 16