HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
County Council Meeting
October 7, 1982
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 7, 1982
commencing at 10:00 a.m.
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Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove
Councillors P. Wallace
V. Fabian
M. Andrews
J. Hajash
R. Hall
A. Peltzer
# A. Scheuerman
F. George
Administrator D. James
1. Minutes
Minutes of the September 23, 1982 meeting were read to the Council.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes. Carried.
2. Business from P~inutes
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5-3 L.A.B. Separation of_ Title - W. Oruski
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Further discussion took place in regard to this matter and the
~ Administrator was instructed to inform the L.A.B. of the position
of Mr. Oruski's land prior to the annexation into the Town of
Brooks and that it is the opinion of this Council that this
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property should be reassessed as farm property.
S-4 Underwood McLellan - Patricia Account
Further discussion took place in regard to this account. Moved
by Councillor Musgrove that we approve this account for payment.
Carried.
3-1 D.A. Martin Account - Scandia Lot
Moved by Councillor Andrews that this item be lifted from the table.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this account for payment.
Carried.
3-3 U.F.A. Signs
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we lift this item from the table.
Carried.
After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Hajash that
we approve these applications for road signs subject to them being
on private property and not obstructing the view of the driving
public. Carried.
3-7 Mortensen Request for Tax Rebate
Reeve Musgrove spoke further on this subject.
~ 3-8 PanCanadian Road Approach
w Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we lift this item from the table.
Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve the road approach of
PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. in LSD 14-12-ZO-13-4. Carried.
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4-0 By-law 795-82 - By-law 799-82
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 799-82, to rescind By-Iaw 795-8:
receive first reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor George that By-law 799-82 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Peltier that By-law 799-82 receive consent of
Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 799-82 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
6-b Rolling Hills Farms Ltd.
Further discussion took place in regard to this Agreement for Purchase
of Right-of-way and it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that we accept
this Agreement with Rolling Hills Farms Ltd. Carried.
3. Correspondence
1. Rolling Hills Sports Club - Lot A Block 5
Letter from the Rolling Hills Sports Club accepting our offer to
purchase part of Lot A Block 5 for water reservoir for the Hamlet
of Rolling Hills was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Wallace that we accept their offer and proceed with the necessary
transfer of this property. Carried.
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Water
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Letters from Alberta Environment giving a report on the water samples
taken at the Hamlets of Scandia, Rolling Hills, Rainier and Patricia
were presented to the Council.' After discussion on this item it was
moved by Councillor George that a letter be sent to Alberta Environment
advising them that the Medicine Hat Health Unit takes the water tests
on a monthly basis and it is felt that this testing is sufficient.
Carried.
3. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Report
Water reports from the Medicine Hat Health Unit giving satisfactory
reports on the Rolling Hi11s School, Rainier Water Supply, Scandia
Water Supply and Rolling Hills Water Supply were presented to
Council for their information.
4. Alberta Housing & Public Works - Lease on Chemical Station
The Administrator presented a proposed Lease from the Alberta
Government on this chemical station and after reviewing the
Lease and pointing out the 'hold harmless' clauses as indicated
in Sections 5 & 8, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we
refuse this Contract at this time and return it to the Government
for further clarification on Items 5 & 8. Carried.
5. A.A.D.A.C. - Official Opening
Letter from A.A.D.A.C. advising of the Official Opening on October I4/8
was ,;presented to Council for their information.
6. Underwood McLellan - Patricia Sewer
Letter from Underwood McLellan advising that the final Acceptance
Certificate on the Hamlet of Patricia Water & Sewer Extension is
now in order to be signed, was presented to Council. Moved by
Councillor Wallace that we sign this document. Carried.
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7. Teledyne
Information was presented to the Council in regard to an invoice
received from Teledyne Exploration in regard to damages made to
their cable by our grader in the amount of $695.35. Further
information was also presented to the Council in regard to this
item by the P.W. Supervisor and the motor grader operator, and it
was moved by Councillor George that we refuse this account. Carried.
8. PanCanadian Road Crossing - SW 3-19-16-4
Application for road crossing at the above-noted location was
presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve
this application subject to all regulations being met. Carried.
9. Atcor Road Crossing - NW 28-21-15-4
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve this application subject
to all regulations being met. Carried.
10. L. Jasperson - Taxes
Request from L. Jasperson for consideration in the cancellation of
~ his 1982 tax due to this property being farmed, was presented to
the Council. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we table this item
until we receive a report from the County Assessor. Carried.
11. Rolling Hills Community Club
`'~ Letter from the Rolling Hills Community Club requesting 40 yards of
~ V'•,' pit run gravel under the Community Gravel Program was presented to
Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this request.
Carried.
4. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve cheques 9547 - 9902,
as per attached list. Carried.
r 5. Committee Reports
Municipal Committee
Gem Erosion Control Project - Further information was presented to
the Council in regard to this project advising that we would have
to proceed with the registration of a caveat followed by a survey
~ and registration of easement for this project. After discussion
on this item, it was moved by Councillor George that we proceed
with the registration of a caveat and follow this by a plan of
d survey and easement. Carried.
Excused from Meeting
Reeve Musgrove requested that he be excused from the meeting until
2:30 p.m. Carried.
Deputy Reeve Fabian took over the chair.
Board of Education Report
'' Further information was presented from the Board of Education Meeting
~ concerning the B.Q.R.P. Program. Moved by Councillor Andrews that
~ the necessary Resolution for Borrowing for the 1981 B.Q.R.P. be
~ drawn up. Carried.
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By-law 798-82
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that By-law 798-82, being a By-law to
approve the borrowing of $143,994.53 under the 1981 B.Q.R.P. by
short term borrowing under the School Foundation Program, receive
first reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 798-82 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for
third and final reading of By-law 798-82. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor George that By-law 798-82 receive third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 797-82
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-Iaw 797-82, being a By-law to
advertise for the sale of Debentures for the 1982 B.Q.R.P in the
amount of $155,005.00 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor George that By-law 797-82 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Hall that consent of Council be given for third
and final reading of By-law 797-82. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 797-82 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Lunch
Recessed for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
6. +~ Planning Commission
V~/ 81 SE 138 - McConnell
j Information regarding the final plan and linez~,_ n this application
d was presented to Council for their ~- ."~ The linen is now
f~^ signed and will be returned for registration.
82 SE 103 - Benci
Further information was presented to the Council in regard to our
appeal to the Provincial Appeal Board on this application. No
reply on this matter has been received at this date.
82 SE 112 - Owen
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that this application be lifted from
the table. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve this application. Carried
82 SE 113 - Buday
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried.
7. Other Business
1. Development & Utility Report
This report was submitted to Council for their information.
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2. Prices re: Roadside Mowing
The Council discussed the present policy and rate for roadside mowing
~ which is $10.00 per mile, both sides. After discu
~ ssion on this item
it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that the rate for roadside mowing
be increased to $11.00 per mile, both sides. Carried.
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3. Rolling Hills Subdivision
Discussion took place in regard to the future plans for the installation
of power and gas in this subdivision. No action was '..taken at this time.
4. Albert Byers Property - Patricia
The Administrator advised that the notification time for Mr. Byers
to clean up his property has expired and we will be checking this
property and advising further.
5. Purchase of 2,4-D for 1983
Information was presented to Council in regard to this item from
our Agricultural Fieldman, and a request to purchase his 1983
stock at this time with billing taking place in 1983. After
discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Hajash that
we approve this. request. Carried.
6. Utility Officer's Conference
Request from Doug Coffey to attend the Utility Officer's Conference
in Red Deer on November 23, 24 & 25 was presented to the Council.
~~ Moved by Councillor Wallace.that we approve this request. Carried.
7. County of Newell Benefit Plan - Administrative Staff
A review was made of the present plan in regard to these benefits and
the policy as adopted by the County Council. After reviewing this
policy, it was agreed that no change be made in this plan or policy.
Returned to Meeting
Reeve Musgrove returned to the meeting at 2:30 p.m. and took over the chair,
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8. Retirement Policy
A review was made of the present policy for retirement as set by
the County Council. A further study is to be made of this policy
in regard to bus drivers retiring at the age of 65.
9. Form A
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve the Form A from Div. 8
in the amount of $1875.00 for Local Roads Gravel. Carried.
10. Licence to Cross County Road Allowances
The Administrator advised that there are some problems in the wording
of this form and that it will be retriewed and presented back to them
for further consideration.
11. Road Approach
Application for road approach from Ralph Retzlaff, of Rosemary, in
the SE 17-20-15-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Peltzer that we approve this application. Carried.
12. Meeting Dates
The Administrator advised that the Organization Meeting will be held
on October 21, 1982.
Policy Meeting to study the Municipal Handbook -The Council tentatively
agreed to hold this meeting on December 10.
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November Council Meeting - Moved by Councillor Peltier that the first
Council Meeting in November be held on November 4th. Carried.
13. Road Approach - G. Milne
Application for road approach from G. Milne, of Gem, in SW 5-24-15-4
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor George that we approve
this application. Carried.
g, Rolling Hills Water & Sewer
r Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move to a Committee of the Whole.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we return to the Council Meeting.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that a letter be sent to our engineer
questioning the hiring and services of Mr. Higgins, Mr. Bruenig,
and Mr. Bromely as Project Manager on this project, the rate and
Q mileage being paid to these various individuals, the installation
f of a 3" line, and that a meeting be held with Mr. Bromely at the
g earliest possible date. Carried.
g. Leave of Absence
Reeve Musgrove requested that he be granted a leave of absence until
November 3rd. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this leave
of absence as requested by Reeve Musgrove. Carried.
10. Dinosaur Gas Co-op
Application from Dinosaur Gas Co-op for the installation of a pipeline
closer than 125' as set out in our By-law, in SW 32-18-15-4 was
presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve
this request subject to this line being placed on private property,
being placed at a depth of 6' and that any future move of this line
q be borne by Dinosaur Gas Co-op. Carried.
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11. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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