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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting September 10, 1981 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Off-ice at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 10, 1981 commencing at 10:20 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Councillor P. V. M. J. W. A. A. F. Administrator D. Musgrove 1:30 p.m. Wallace Fabian Andrews Ha j ash Christensen Peltzer 11:05 a.m. Scheuerman George 11:00 a.m. James In the absence ofReeve Musgrove, Deputy Chairman Christensen took over the Chair. 1. Minutes Minutes of the August 20, 1981 meeting were read to Council and it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we adopt these minutes. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 6-7 Rainier School Yard Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that this item be lifted from the table. Carried. Councillor Andrews reported on this item and advised that the ditch on the south side of the road has now been cleaned and this problem may be resolved. It was then moved by Councillor Andrews that we file the letter from South Slope Feeders Ltd. Carried. 8-5 Road Use Agreements - Final Copy The Administrator presented the final copy of this Agreement to Council for their inspection. The Administrator was also to advise the Energy Resources Conservation Board of our new policy in regard to Road Use Agreements. 5-1 Rolling Hills Water & Sewer Project The Administrator reported on this project to date. He also advised that the Engineer, Mr. Dave Bromley,is still awaiting final approval from Alberta Environment on this project. 3. Treasurer`s Report The Treasurer's Reports for July and August were submitted to Council for their information. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that cheques 4074 - 4408, as per attached list, be approved for payment. Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environment - Water Samples Letter from Alberta Environment concerning water samples that should be supplied to their Department was read to Council and referred to the Utility Officer for further action. Page 86 ~. 2. Alberta Environment Letter from Alberta Environment concerning their Course for operators of water and waste-water facilities was presented to the Council and a copy of this letter is to be sent to the Hamlet Water Users Assoc. 3. Hazardous Wastes Team - Implementation Program Letter from the Hazardous Wastes Team advising that the County of Newell has been included in the Regional Resources Project No. 1 area for study and that when this study is complete, the County will be advised of this report. 4. Alberta Housing Corporation Copy of a letter from Alberta Housing Corporation advising of the payment from the Government to the Lodge in the amount of $17,434.00 and advice that this sum should be reflected on the requisitions to the affected authorities was presented to the Council for their information. 5. Local Authorities Board Notice of Annexation Hearing from the Local Authorities Board to be held in Brooks on Tuesday, October 6, 1981 at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Hall was presented to the Council for their information. 6. E.I.D. - Gem Refuse Grounds Letter from the E.I.D. concerning the possible refuse grounds in the SE of 13-23-17-4 was presented to Council and referred to Councillor George for further study. t, ~ 7. Town of Brooks Letter from the Town of Brooks regarding a meeting on Regional Landfil Sites with Mr. McKenzie of Waste Management was proposed and the date of November 12th was agreed upon by Council. 8. Consumer & Corporate Affairs Letter from Consumer & Corporate Affairs regarding the weights and measures regulations to be implemented in the Red Deer area as of October 1, 1982 was presented to Council for their information. 9. A.A.M.D. & C. Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning the Alberta One Call System Feasibility Report was presented to the Council. Copies of this Report are to be made for each of the Councillors. 10. A.A.M.D. & C. -Fall Convention Further information was presented to the Council in regard to the Fall Convention. 11. A. Chrumka - Road Allowance Lease Application from Chrumka Farms Ltd. to lease a portion of a road allowance in Sec. 30-17-12-4 to south and part of the N'-z of 19-17-12-4 to the north was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we proceed with the necessary advertising for the closing and lease of this road allowance. Carried. 12. Small Community Engineering Services - Rolling Hills Water & Sewer Accounts in the amount of $6112.00 and $6225.67 were presented to Council for payment. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these two accounts for payment. Carried. Page 87 P 13. 1981 Tax Accounts a) V.E. Riddell - A request was presented from V.E. Riddell for Council's consideration in a reduction to his residential property as this building is not yet complete. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we cancel the taxes in the amount of $140.72 for 1981. Carried. b) W. Wells - An application was presented from William Wells for Council's consideration in a reduction to his land tax for 1981 as this land is now classed as farm land. Discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we cancel the taxes in the amount of $681.52 for 1981. Carried. c) V. Skanderup - Information was received from Alberta Municipal Affairs that the pipe & power line assessment on Account ~~8560-0 has been .cancelled and as such the cancellation of taxes in the amount of $30.81 should be made.. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this cancellation. Carried. d) K.C.L. Enterprises - An application was presented from K.C.L. Enterprises for Council's consideration in a reduction to the land tax for 1981 as this land is now classified as farm land. Discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we cancel taxes in the amount of $1128.53. Carried. 14. By-law 737-81 The Administrator advised that the Local Authorities Board has now approved By-law 737-81 and we can proceed with second and third readings. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 737-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 737-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously, 15. Alberta Transportation By-law 745-81 The Administrator advised that we have now received Ministerial Approval on By-law 745-81 and third reading is now in order. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 745-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 16. Alberta Transportation By-law 746-81 The Administrator advised that we have now received Ministerial Approval on By-law 746-81 and third reading is now in order. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 746-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 6. Other Business 1. Rainier Water Supply Accounts for the digging of the water dug-out at Rainier School and cost for labour and material in the amount of $3923.60 was presented to the Council and it was agreed that 1/6 of this cost be charged to the Hamlet Water Supply. 2. Rolling Hills Marathon - September 12, 1981 A request from the Rolling Hills Marathon Committee to use Sec. Road 875 from the No. 1 Highway to Rolling Hills was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the use of this Secondary Road and request that they use one lane of this road only and that the road be patrolled. Further that all liability insurance be the responsibility of the Marathon Organization. Carried. Page 88 3. Office Caretaker Contract The Administrator presented the proposed contract for the office caretakers for September 1, 1981 to August 31, 1982. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept this contract. Carried. 4. Gordon Beasley - Property at Patricia The Administrator presented information to the Council regarding the Order to clean up this property and advised that a Public Hearing would first have to be held before any action is taken on this matter. Moved by Councillor Fabian that Mr. Beasley be advised that October 8th will be the date for the Hearing in this regard. Carried. 5. V. Braconnier - Property at Patricia Moved by Councillor Wallace that we set the date of October 8th for the Hearing in regard to the Order for Mr. Braconnier to clean up his property. Carried. Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Reeve Musgrove arrived at the meeting and took over the Chair. 7. Delegation Mr. Ted Scorch met with the Council to discuss the possible By-law in regard to Public Concerts or activities. held within the County. After a lengthy discussion on this item it was agreed by Council that they will contact Mr. Storch prior to any drafting of a By-law in order that he may be aware of these proposals. Mr. P. Duffey, of the Eastern Irrigation District, met with Council to discuss the proposed ditch relocation in the SZ 12-19-14-4. Moved by Councillor Hajash that he be excused from discussion and voting on this subject due to a possible conflict of interest. Carried. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve the sum of $6000.00 towards this project on an experimental basis. and that this sum be paid from the 1982 budget. Carried. 8. Planning Commission 1. Reports to Superintendent of Schools for Approval This item was discussed by the Council and with members of the Planning Commission and was referred back to the Superintendent and Board of Education for further discussion. 2. Application 81 SE 138 - McConnell Moved by Councillor Hajash that we refuse this application and request that it be resubmitted for two parcels only. Carried. 3. Application 81 SE 145 - L. Maurer Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application subject to plan of survey with access road to the property. Carried. 4. Brooks Vicinity Area Structure Plan Mr. Davidson, Mr. Balston, Mr. Whitson and Mr. Attwall of the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission met with the Council to discuss the two draft copies of the Brooks Vicinity Area Structure Plan. After the discussion it was agreed by the Council that the meeting planned with the Town of Brooks for September 21st would carry on for further discussion on this plan. Page 89 ~~ 9. Other Business (Cont'd.) 6. Unity Park Discussion took place in regard to the request from the Unity Park Committee for $10,000.00 from the County of Newell to assist in carrying out their Feasibility Study on this project. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councillor George that we do not donate the $10,000.00 as requested. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approach the Planning Commission for funding of our proposed share of this project in the amount of $10,000.00 from their 1982 budget. Carried. 7. Underwood McLellan Ltd. - Patricia Water & Sewer Engineering account from Underwood McLellan in the amount of $4355.65 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve this account for payment. Carried. Letter from Underwood McLellan Ltd. requesting Final Certificate of Completion was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve this Final Certificate. Carried. Progress Report No. 1 on the Patricia Water & Sewer System was presented to the Council and the Administrator advised that there would be an amended copy forthcoming from the Engineers as there were some errors in this Progress Report. When the new Report is received, this account will be processed for ` payment. 8. Utility Reports 7 & 8 The Utility Reports for July & August were presented to the Council for their information. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we proceed with the purchase and installation of the chlorination equipment for the Hamlet water supply at Rainier. Carried. 9. Development Report The Development Report 4~7 was presented to the Council for their information. '"` 10. Old Garage Building at Scandia Councillor Andrews reported on the condition of this building and it was agreed that we leave this item at this time and check on the building and the possibility of demolishing a portion of this building during winter works. -~ 11. Municipal Committee Report The Public Works Supervisor advised that the grader demonstration will be carried out at Gem on September 11th. He requested more information in regard to the crushing of gravel and he was to be instructed to proceed with obtaining bids on the amount of gravel requested for 1982. Equipment Order for 1982 - He was requested to bring this item back on the October agenda. Repairs to Roads in Emerson Bridge Park - Moved by Councillor Scheuern that we approve an expenditure of approximately $2000.00 from the Public Reserve Account for repair & maintenance of these roads. Carried. Page 90 12. Road Approach Application for road approach from Cardo Canada Ltd. in NE 19-I8-16-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application. Carried. 13. Road Approach Application for road approach from Henry VanHall in NE 36-15-16-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this application. Carried. 10. Public Hearing Public Hearing was held in regard to the advertising for Land Use Change in Ez 5-21-14-4 from Agricultural to Country Residence, Pt. NE 22-21-16-4 from Agricultural to Country Residence and NZ LSD 5-21-19-14-4 from Urban Fringe to Country Residence. The necessary advertising has been carried out and no one attended the Public Hearing. By-law 755-81 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 755-81 to amend By-law 691-80 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-Iaw 755-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hajash that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 755-81. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 755-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Page 91