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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting April 23, 1981 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 23, 1981 commencing at 10:25 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Councillors V. M. W. A. A. F. Administrator D. Musgrove 11:00 a.m. Fabian Andrews Christensen Peltzer Scheuerman George 10:50 a.m. James In the absence of Reeve Musgrove, Deputy Reeve Christensen took over the Chair. 1. Minutes Minutes of the April 9, 1981 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we adopt these minutes as amended. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 3-7 - Rolling Hills Dog Control By-law This item remained tabled. -~ 4 - Bus & Truck Insurance Claim No reply on this letter at this date. 8-6 - Tax Penalties Further discussion took place on this item and this matter was ordered filed. 8-7 - Brooks Refuse Grounds - Div. 5 No reply to our letter in regard to this matter. 2-10 - Foothills Pipeline Right-of-Way Councillor George reported on this item and advised that no further progress has been made at this time. Rosemary Dump Grounds Councillor Peltzer reported on the fencing required on the Parker property and it was agreed that further discussion take place on this item when the Agreement between the Village of Rosemary has been completed. Reeve Musgrove arrived at the meeting at 11:00 a.m. and took over the Chair. 3. Planning Commission Application 81 SE 62 - H. Wilson Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application subject to cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve being set at $1800.00 per acre on the large area and $2600.00 on the smaller area. Carried Page 38 Cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve Poli A further discussion took place in regard to the Policy adopted by the Council at the previous meeting. No further action was taken on this Policy at this time. Rolling Hills Subdivision Moved by Councillor Andrews that we request the Medicine Hat Planning Comm.to complete the design on this proposed subdivision and meet with the Rolling Hills Advisory Committee for final approval and zoning of this subdivision. This matter is to be brought back to the next Council Meeting for further discussion and preparation for legal survey and advertising for zoning, M.P.C. Minutes The M.P.C. Minutes of April 22, 1981 were presented to Council. The following items were covered: proposed changes to the Land Use By-law. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we advertise the proposed changes of the Land Use By-law for Ken Babb - NW 4- 18-14-4 from Urban Fringe to Country Residence; George Hansen- Pt. E'-z 36-20-15-4 from Agricultural to Country Residence. Carried. Brian Whitson, of the Planning Commission, presented a report or outline on the proposed study to be made by the Regional Planning Commission in regard to land uses in the County of Newell. He also indicated that the Provincial Planning Board has provisions for a Mapping Program whereas the Province pays 50% of the cost and 50% would be paid by the Municipality. In this regard it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the expenditure of ~ >" $1162.50 for the air photo of the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. Carried. E „s t -~ Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 4. Correspondence 1. Advanced Education & Manpower Letter from Advanced Education & Manpower advising of the 1981 S.T.E.P. Program was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we apply for the Roadside Cleaning Program under the S.T.E.P. Program for 1981. Carried. 2. Road Lease - N of NW 32-20-14-4 Application from W. Finnerty to lease the above-noted road allowance was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we proceed with the necessary advertising of this road allowance subject to Mr. Finnerty paying the advertising costs. Carried. 3. Road Lease-Secs. 26 & 27-15-15-4 An application from Kanegawa Farms Ltd, for the closing and leasing of the above-noted road allowance was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we proceed with the necessary advertising of this road allowance subject to Kanegawa Farms Ltd. paying the advertising costs. Carried. 4. M & L Steinbach Letter from M & L Steinbach requesting a relocation of County boundary in Sec. 31-21-19-4. This area is presently located within the County of Wheatland and they are requesting that the boundary be changed so their property will be located in the County of Newell. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we send a letter to the County of Wheatland requesting their comments on this transfer. Carried. Page 39 ~~ 5. Statistics Canada - 1981 Census Letter from Stat. Canada requesting the publication of the Reeve's Proclamation declaring May 31 - June 6, 1981 as Census Week was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we advertise this Proclamation. Carried. 6. Municipal Library Board Letter from the Municipal Library Board requesting Council approval of the Auditor for the Municipal Library Board was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the appointment of Lorraine Elishen as the Auditor for the Municipal Library Board at a cost of $50.00 - $75.00. Carried. 7. C. Douglas - 1980 Tax Letter and request for cancellation of part of the 1980 tax on the SW 30-19-14-4 from C. Douglas was presented to Council. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we refuse this request. Carried. 8. Purchase of Road Allowance Account from W. Nasse in the amount of $944.00 for purchase of road allowance in SE 14-21-17-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve this account for payment. Carried. 9. Road Use Agreements The following Road Use Agreements from the E.I.D. were presented to the Council for approval; NW 2-15-14-4, SE 1-16-16-4, SW 25- ~F 17-17-4, SW 4-21-15-4, and NE 31-22-16-4. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve these applications. Carried. 10. Medicine .Hat Health Unit Letter from the Medicine Hat Health Unit concerning the Scandia Sewage Lagoon and the discharge of effluent from this lagoon was presented to Council. After discussion on the letter, it was moved by Councillor Musgrove that a copy of this letter be sent to Alberta Environment for their comments. Carried. 11. Road Use Agreement Road Use Agreement from Jake Veenstra for road crossing in SE 28- 14-13-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. 12. Road Use Agreement Application for road crossing in NE 35-20-16-4 from Vern Parker was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve this application. Carried. 13. Alberta Transportation Letter from Alberta Transportation requesting further information on the Public Transportation Operating Assistance Grant Program was presented to Council and the Administrator is to reply to their letter advising that this Grant is still under review by Council. 14. Town of Brooks Letter from the Town of Brooks concerning the levying of certain fees by the Town of Brooks at the Brooks Municipal Airport was presented to the Council. This matter was referred to the Reeve who will contact the Town of Brooks and discuss this matter further with them. Page 40 ~~ 15. Road Allowance - Sec. 6-21-13-4 Letter from Carl Beck concerning the closing of the above-noted road allowance was presented to the Council. After discussion on the item it was moved by Councillor Musgrove that a letter be sent to Eugene Schnieder and Jim Wortel advising them to remove the fenced-off area on this road allowance. Carried. 16. Business Licence Application for business licence from C. Gobeil to operate a car-cleaning shop and U-haul rental outlet in the NE 8-I9-14-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 5. Other Business 1. Tax Cancellation Request for tax cancellation of Account ~~11575 Lot 18 Plan 7610063 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the cancellation of this tax in the amount of $33.23. Carried. 2. Survey of Pump & Pumphouse in Hamlet of Patricia Request from Underwood McLellan to carry out a survey for grant purposes on this item was presented to Council. This item was ordered filed until a later date. _~ 3. Business Licence ~ Application for business licence approval from Anric Reclaimers was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request for Provincial Business Licence subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 4. Purchase of Land The following agreements for purchase of dirt for road building were presented to Council: one for Bill Martin, of Duchess, and one for Ronald Sugden, of Duchess. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve these agreements. Carried. 5. Patricia Sewer - By-law 737-81 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 737-81 to amend the Patricia Sewer By-law 720 80 by adding frontage to the east side of Slago Street and amendment to the frontage foot payable under this By-law, receive first reading, and that it be forwarded to the Local Authorities Board for approval. Carried Unanimously. 6. Utility Officer's Course - May 25th Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the attendance of Doug Coffey at the Utility Officer's Course to be held in Edmonton commencing on May 25th for two weeks. Carried. 7. Utility Officer Inspection of Co-op Lines Discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve the attendance of our Utility Officer with the Energy Conservation Board when they carry out these inspections. Carried. 8. Rolling Hills Sewer The Utility Officer presented a report on the progress to date being carried out on the Feasibility Study by Dave Bromley and Associates. Page 41 ~~ 9. Councillor's Claim Forms The revised forms were presented to Council for their information and future use. 10. Dump Ground Policy The Administrator presented a revised Policy concerning dump grounds within the County of Newell. Copies of this Policy will be provided for the Council. 11. 75th Anniversary Fund Letter from the Alberta 75th Anniversary Commission requesting a motion approving the funding of projects and approval for extension beyond 1980 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Peltier that we approve the following funding of projects and approval for extension beyond 1980: Division 1 - Rolling Hills Community Hall- $6780.00; Division 3 - Patricia Community Hall - $1093.37; Division 4 - Scandia Historical Park - $1834.27; Division 5 - Brooks Grand Piano - $4900.00, One Tree District History - $500.00, Agricultural Complex Prairie Palace - $3900.00; Division 7 - Rosemary Arena - $8140.00; Division 8 - Duchess History Book - $1000.00; Division 9 - Gem Park - $6537.00. Carried. 12. Form A's Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the following Form A's: Secondary Road Construction N of 35-16-13-4 - $60,000.00; Secondary Oil - $32,000.00; Local Oil - $20,000.00. Carried. Moved by Councillor George that we approve the following Form A's: Local Roads Construction - $90,000.00; Local Oil - $3,200.00; Local Roads Gravel - $84,000.00; Local Roads Gravel - $28,500.00. Carried. 13. Budget Report The Municipal Budget Committee presented its report for the proposed 1981 Municipal Budget and after reviewing the report and presentation made, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the transfer of $500,000.00 from the Debt Reduction Fund Account for current operating expenses in 1981, that we approve the transfer of $800,000, from the Debt Reduction Fund Account to Municipal Surplus, and that we approve the transfer of $3,000.00 from the Debt Reduction Fund Account for the purchase of additional land in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills for the new subdivision. Carried. With these proposed changes the Budget was referred back to the Administrator for further adjustments and will be presented for final presentation at our May 7th Council Meeting. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. ,a j'/ ~~,.. ,f ~ '' REEVE ~~ COU TY MINISTRATOR Page 42 ~~