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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-01-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting January 20, 1983 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 ,,..., was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January 20, 1983 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve V. Fabian Councillors P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews J. Hajash R. Ha11 A. Peltier A. Scheuerman F. George Administrator D. James 1. Minutes Minutes of the January 6, 1983 meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as `-`, corrected. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 3-4 A.A.M.D. & C. Picture No report. 6-T3 E.I.D. Lot B Rolling Hills No report. 9-7 Licence to Cross County Road Allowances The Administrator presented further information to the Council in regard to Section 12 of this Agreement. Moved by Councillor Hajash that the words "maximum of 6 months" be changed to read "minimum of 6 months" and at the end of the clause the further wording added: "that the Company shall be allowed up to a maximum of 6 months to complete the road crossing, or as other- wise approved by County Council." Carried. 9-10 Demolition of Old Buildings in County Yard The request for tenders for the demolition or removal of the old school building and old shop in the County Yard was reviewed by Council. As only one bid was received, this being from S & S Construction Brooks Ltd _, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept their bid for the removal of these buildings from the County Yard. Carried. 9-12 Rolling Hills Subdivision Power & Gas Installation Councillor Wallace reported on this subject. 11 Rolling Hills Recreation Area Frontage The Administrator reported on this item and advised that Municipal Affairs had indicated that the charge for these two lots would have to be the responsibility of the County subject to them entering into an agreement, if possible, with the Recreation Board for them paying a share of the frontage. Page 7 3, Correspondence 1. Foothills Little Bow Association Notice of meeting and agenda for the January 31st meeting were presented to Council for their information. 2. Brooks Livestock Auction Ltd. - 1982 Taxes Letter from Brooks Livestock Auction requesting consideration for the cancellation of a portion of their taxes due to the fact that this building was not in operation in 1982 was presented to Council. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we refund the taxes on Acct. ~~4606,04 in the amount of $1576,87. Carried. 3. University of Alberta - Statement of Marks Statement of marks for courses completed by Joanne Manning and Richard Armstrong were presented to Council for their information. 4. Town of Bassano - Landfill Site Letter from the Town of Bassano requesting County assistance in the operation of the Bassano Landfill Site was presented to ~ Council. After discussion on this item, the matter was referred to Councillor Hall for further discussion with the Town of Bassano. 5. R. Daniels - Business Permit =°'' ~` «~' Letter from Mr, R. Daniels, of Rolling Hills, for a permit to ~~ operate a saw and skate sharpening business his residence at Rolling Hills was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor ~ Wallace that we approve this request, Carried, 6. Underwood McLellan Account- Gem Erosion Project Account in the amount of $2656.30 was presented to Council for approval. Moved by Councillor George that we approve this account for payment, Carried. 7. Small Community Engineering Accounts from Small Community Engineering for Rolling Hills Water & Sewer Project: one for Construction & Administration Contract - $3776,23; and Rolling Hills Construction Contract - $3751>89 were presented to CouncilT Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these accounts for payment, Carried. 8. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports The following Water Reports were presented to the Council for their information: Rolling Hills - satisfactory; Scandia - Satisfactory; Patricia - satisfactory; Rainier - satisfactory; Patricia - satisfactory; Rolling Hills - satisfactory; Rainier - satisfactory; Scandia - satisfactory; Scandia - doubtful; Scandia - doubtful. 9. Philip Paul - Penalty Notice Letter from Mr. Philip Paul requesting cancellation of his ~ penalty on his 1982 tax due to change of address was presented to Council_ After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse this request. Carried. 10. Mobile Home Licences The following requests for ' Licences were presented to H. Berger, L. Fodchuk, N, Councillor Andrews that we quarterly payments on Mobile Home Council: J, Fisher, S. Stevenson, 3olden and G. Spicer. Moved by approve these requests, Carried. Page 8 4, Committee Reports Board of Education No report. Agricultural Service Board Cuncillor Hajash presented this report and also the Plant ,,.., Industry Budget for 1983_ Moved by Councillor Hajash that we accept and approve this proposed Plant Industry Budget for 1983. Carried. Municipal Committee This report was submitted by Councillor Peltzer_ Discussion took place on the repairs presently being carried out on Secondary Road 875 on the shoulders of this road_ It was indicated by the P.W_ Supervisor that this project may exceed the estimated cost. It was also pointed out that a further quarter mile in NE 18-15-13-4 needed to be completed_ It was agreed by Council that the< complete job on Secondary Road 875 should be done during this winter_ Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home This report was submitted by Councillor Peltzer, ..~ Bassano Hospital No report. ~~ Medicine Hat Health Unit Councillor Andrews presented this report and gave a further report on the situation on the lack of local nurses and lack of funds within the Medicine Hat Health Unit. It was then moved by Councillor Andrews that a letter be sent to the Minister. with a copy to the Health Unit. Premier and the M_L_A._ setting out the Council's concern in regard to the lack of local nurses in the Health Unit organization in this district and that more funds be made available for the operation of the Health Unit. Carried. Agriculture Development Corporation `~, Councillor Peltzer gave this report. Senior Citizens" Home Councillor Andrews gave this report. Planning Commission Councillor Fabian gave this report_ Airport Commission Councillor Hajash gave this report. Farm Labour Pool Councillor Peltzer gave this report. ~°^, Disaster Services Councillor Ha11 gave this report. The following information was presented to the Council: 1, Statement of 1982 Grant Audit 2; Application for 19$3 Grant - Moved by Councillor Hall that we process this application_ Carried. 3, Accountable Grant Agreement - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman '= that we accept this Agreement. Carried. Page 9 4, Application to Attend Disaster Services Course - Councillor Hall requested approval for attendance at this Course to be held in Edmonton on March 22 - 25, sponsored by Alberta Disaster Services, Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve his attendance at this Course, Carried, 5, Shared Cost of Equipment - Councillor Hall reported further on this Program as provided by Disaster Services, Library Board Councillor Andrews gave this report, Shop Committee No report, Brooks & District Industrial Board Councillor Hajash gave this report, Excused .from Meeting Moved by Councillor Peltzer that he be excused from the meeting, Carried. Lunch ~f Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p,m, ~`f" _ , , 5. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Ha11 that the Council recess for the Public Hearing to be held at 1:30 p,m. Carried, Moved by Councillor Wallace that the Council return back to the regular Council Meeting at 2:30 p,m, Carried. Discussion then took place in regard to the Public Hearing, Moved by Councillor George that we approve the proposed Land Use Change as set out in By-law 802-82, Carried, ,,•.,, By-law 802-82 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 802-82 receive second reading, Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 802-82 receive third and final reading. Carried. 6, Delegation Mr. Bernie Blieske, of Underwood McLellan Ltd_, met with the Council to present a proposed subdivision in an area west of the Town of Brooks boundaries. After hearing the presentation, no decision was made by County Council., 7. Planning Commission ,--~ 82 SE 30 - Barg This application remained tabled, Aimoto Subdivision - 82 SE 90 Letter from Joe Byciuk requesting the Council's consideration for the lowering of the cash in-lieu-of on this proposed subdivision _ was presented to Council. After discussion on this item, the Administrator was advised to send a letter to Mr. Byciuk advising ` that there will be no change in the cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve - on this subdivision, , . . Page 10 Appeal Hearing Notice of the Appeal Hearing for the proposed subdivision of Hodel and Kunz to be held on February 9. 1983 was presented to Council for their information. Oruski Hearing by the L.A,B.- January 26 ,,.-,, The Council discussused this matter further for their information. 8. Assessor's Report John Dell, County Assessor, met with the Council and presented his Assessor's Report for January and advised of the assessment operations for 1983. 9. Other Business 1. Utilities & Development Reports These reports were submitted to Council for information. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we acknowledge receipt of these reports. Carried. 2. Utility Officer Qualifying Course Request from Doug Coffey to attend this Course for one day was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the attendance of Doug Coffey at this Course for one day and that we pay his mileage for travelling to this Course. Carried_ -~ 3. Negotiation Committee Report This Report was submitted to the Council for advising of negotiation procedures to date.. 4, Canadian Employment Program Information was presented to Council in regard to this Program. 5. Kleenbirn Collieries Ltd, Letter from K.C.L. Enterprises offering to sell to the County of Newell approximately 78 acres of land adjacent to the Bow River at the Bow City Bridge for the sum of $78,000.00. this land to ~ used for park purposes, was presented to Council for their consideration. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was. moved by Councillor Wallace that we make a counter offer to K.C.L. Enterprises in the amount of $60,000,00 for this proposed park and recreation land. Carried. 6. Form A Form A for Division 8 for Local Roads in the amount of $15,100.00 was presented to Council_ Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this Form A. Carried. 10. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. ----.~.. ..v_.~.... --~- , l REEVE ~ ..~ f -~: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR r '' Page 11 County of Newell No, 4 Public Hearing January 20, 1983 ~°~, The Public Hearing was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January 20, 1983 commencing at 10:00 a,m, The purpose of this Public Hearing was to hear arguments for and against the proposed Land Use Change in Pt. SW 13-17-17-4, being 38 acres more or less, from Agricultural to Hamlet General. County Council was in attendance with the exception of Councillor Peltzer. Reeve Fabian opened the meeting at 1:40 p,m_, set out the procedures and called for presentations for and against the proposed Land Use Change, Solicitor Gordon Kay, speaking on behalf of the applicant - Mr. & Mrs. Bert Bell, presented his case in favour of the application. Solicitor Doug Bell, speaking on behalf of Harold & Walter Brauer who were opposed to the proposed Land Use Change, gave his presentation against the proposed Land Use Change. R_K. Smith, resident of the area, gave his presentation against the proposed Land Use Change. Ken Aasen, resident of the area, gave his comments on the past and present condition of this property, Brian Whitson, of the S,E, Alberta Regional Planning Commission,. gave his comments in regard to the Land Use By-law. the Planning Act, and procedures in the Land Use Change. Gordon Kay then summarized his comments, followed by a summary by Doug Be11, Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p,m, __~~ _~ ~ ~ , REEVE _~_ ~ ~~' ~ .: °~CQiJNTY ~~MINISTRTOR