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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting February 19, 1981 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office, Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 19, 1981 commencing at 10:25 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove Councillors P. Wallace 10;35 a.m. V. Fabian M. Andrews W. Christensen 1:30 p.m. A. Scheuerman F. George Administrator D. James 1. Minutes Minutes of the February 5, 1981 Council Meeting were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor George that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes .. Item 2-9-2 Scandia Lots - Moved by Councillor Andrews that Motion 9-2, Scandia Lots, of the January 8, 1981 meeting be rescinded. Carried. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we advertise the County Lots in the Hamlet of Scandia that are presently zoned for re-sale. Carried. 5-15 Speed Limit By-law 726-81 - Further discussion took place on this By-law before third reading could take place. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this By-law .for further study. Carried. r ,_ 3-5 Brownlee Fryett - Brooks Airport - Letter from Paul Sully, of Brownlee Fryett Co., concerning the Brooks Airport and the Town of Brooks licencing and dealing with Building Permits at the Airport was presented to the Council for their information. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that a copy of this letter be sent to the Town of Brooks and that we suggest to the Town that they refund the licence fees as charged, and also advise that the Building Permit situation is being reviewed by the Planning Commission. Carried. 7 - Closing & Sale of Street in Hamlet of Cassils - Mr. William Te11 met with the Council and presented information in regard to the two streets that the Council is proposing to close. Mr. Tell indicated his interest in these two streets to the Council. After further discussion on the item, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 729-81, for the closing and sale of portions of streets in the Hamlet of Cassils, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 729-81 receive second reading. Carried. _.. 8 - Town of Brooks Garbage Disposal Proposal - No reply at this date. 10 - By-law 728-81 - Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 728-81 receive third and final reading. Carried. Page 16 3. Correspondence 1. S~.lvation Army Donation Request from the Salvation Army for a 1981 donation was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we donate $300.00 to the Salvation Army for 1981. Carried. 2. A.A.M.D. & C. Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C, advising of their supply of luggage and attache cases was presented to the Council for their information. -- 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Panel Discussion at Spring Convention This information was presented to the Council for their information. 4. Brooks & District. Chamber of Commerce - 1981 Fees Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve payment of these fees. Carried. 5. Alberta Agriculture Copy of a letter from Alberta Agriculture advising that Mr. A. Peltzer has been appointed to the Agricultural Development Committee for the County of Newell was presented to the Council for their information. 6. Village of Duchess - Accounts Accounts for garbage dump clean-up and signs in the Village of Duchess were presented to the Council and are to be returned as these are not the responsibility of the County. 7. Rolling Hills Advisory Committee - Dog By-law A proposal from the Rolling Hills Advisory Committee requesting the County to adopt a Dog Control By-law in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we prepare a proposed By-law and present it to Council at the next Council Meeting. Carried. 8. Mobile Home Licence Fee Payments Application for quarterly payments from G. Arnett, C.H. McGuaig and Dave Hawker were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve these applications for quarterly payments. Carried. ~~ 9. Ed Willms Application from Ed Willms to purchase a portion of closed street and a portion of Plan 6657 F.J. in the Hamlet of Scandia was presented to Council and was referred to the Hamlet Committee for further comment. ~10. Alberta Agriculture Letter from Alberta Agriculture advising of the E.R.C.B. Hearings to be held in Edmonton and a request for any submissions from the Council was presented to the Council. As the Council had submitted these proposals through the Association, no further action was taken on this matter. .--11. Twin M & Sieg's Motors - Service Road Letter from Twin M & Sieg's Motors concerning the installation of road approaches to their subdivision was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the releasing of the caveat on this. service road subject to Twin M & Sieg's Motors being responsible for any further installation of road approaches to these properties as set out in their letter of February 18, 1981. Carried. Page 17 ,~~ 12. L. Herbst - Business Licence Application from L. Herbst, of Rolling Hills, for a business licence to operate a sewing. shop in her home at Rolling Hills was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. Lunch - Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 4. Delegations Mr. Bruce Sunderland, of Leonard Hirst & Miller Adjusters, met with the Council to discuss settlement on the school bus and z-ton truck. After a lengthy discussion on this item it was agreed that Mr. Sunderland would try to obtain a replacement bus for the one that was damaged and likewise the County would try to obtain a replacement i-ton truck. If both of these vehicles are acceptable to the Council, further negotiations will take place in the final settlement of this accident. ~' The Rosemary Recreational Complex Committee met with Council and presented a brief to the Council in regard to their proposed Recreational Complex in the Village of Rosemary and Division 7. Their presentation requested support from the County of Newell for funds out of the Debt Reduction Account presently held by the County. After a lengthy discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we table this item for further study. Carried. 5• ' Planning Commission Application 81 SE 19 - W. Bell Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this application. Carried. 81 SE 21 - F, Barg Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application subject to a Service Road Agreement. Carried. 81 SE 22 - Twin M Motors Moved by Councillor Fabian that this application be referred to the Town of Brooks for comments. Carried. 81 SE 24 - Alberts Farms Moved by Councillor George that we approve this application subject to joint access and an agreement for purchasing 17 feet along the full quarter for road widening purposes. Carried. 81 SE 25 - Alberts Farms Moved by Councillor George that we approve this application subject to joint access and an agreement for purchase of 17 feet for future road widening. Carried. 81 SE 28 - R. Schuett Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application subject to cash in-Iieu-of Public Reserve,if required, being set at $3000.00 per acre and a service road and agreement with the County of Newell. Carried. 81 SE 30 - Gill Moved by Councillor Fabian that we refuse this application. Carried. Page 18 ~~~ 81 SE 31 - R. Redelback Moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this application for further information. Carried. .- 79 SE 136 - E.I.D. Historical Park Information in regard to the installation of the water & sewer lines to this subdivision was requested. It was agreed by Council that the E.I.D. Historical Park Association proceed with the installation of the water & sewer lines as per agreement and that these installations be inspected by A. Janko and our Utility Officer. ~- Planning Seminar Information concerning a proposed Planning Seminar to be held in Brooks sometime in March was presented to the Council for their information. t Proposed Rolling Hills Subdivision Brian Whitson, of the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission, presented three drawings of the proposed Rolling Hills Subdivision and after review of these proposals, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that these drawings be presented to the Hamlet Committee for further comment. Carried. 6. Other Business 1. Road Agreements Moved by Councillor Fabian that the following Road Agreements be approved: Eastern Irrigation District and Stanley Benson. Carried. 2. County Compound Plan The Administrator presented a report to the Council in regard to three proposals to the County Compound. After discussion on these proposals, it was agreed that further study be made and brought back to Council at a future meeting. 3. Budget Review The Administrator presented the first report on the 1981 Budget and indicated that due to the inflation rate added expenses in road work, that a very close study would have to be made by the Budget Committee on the 1981 Budget to maintain a mill rate similar to the 1980 mill rate. He also advised that the Budget Committee will be meeting early in March to discuss this and it will be presented back to Council at a later date. ~.-- 4. School Ground Improvement Fund The balances as of December 31, 1980 were presented to Council for their information. ,. 5. Set-back By-laws A discussion took place in regard by By-law 358 and Land Use By-law 691, both of which deal with set-back regulations within the County of Newell. The Administrator was instructed to obtain some legal opinion as to which of these By-laws should be in effect. .~- 6. Gem Refuse Grounds Councillor George reported on the progress to date on the Gem Refuse Grounds and advised that further information would be presented at a future meeting. Adjourn Meeting djourn d at 6:00 p.m. { ~~ _ _ ~,: Reeve C my Ad nistrator A~y~' -----~.~._~_ ~ Page. 19 Y