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Home My WebLink About1980-05-08 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell Council Meeting .May 8, 198Q The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No, 4 was held in the County Office, at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 8, 1980, commencing at 10:15 a.m. Members Present: Reeve Councillors Administrator l,, Minutes T. Musgrove A. Vogel V. Fabian L. Brockelsby J. Hajash W. Christensen J, Boehme E. Grosfield H. Janzen D. James Minutes of the April 24, 1980 meeting were presented to the Counil. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we adopt these minutes. Carried. Business from the Minutes 10 - 3 County Crest A review was made of the ten County Crests presented by staff and Council members, and after taking a vote on the proposed crests i e it was moved by Councillor Boehme that we adopt the number four crest r as the County Crest subject to change in colors. Moved by Councillor Janzen that we table this motion for further review of colors on this proposed crest. Carried, 6 Brooks College v_~~: A letter from the Town of Brooks concerning their costs on interest jfor the borrowing on the purchase of the old hospital was presented to the Council and this item was tabled for further review at the next Council meeting. . . . i7 TiroT Gas Co-op Accounts I'The Administrator presented these accounts back to the Council for further review and after discussion on these._.Moved by Councillor 'Vogel that we approve the accounts in the amount $ 16,511.25 for ',payment, Carried. I . . . 2. COr~espondence 1. Local Authorites Board A letter from the Local Authorities Board advising of the further proposed annexation of lands by the Town of Brooks along the south side of No. l Highway was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Boehme that we advise the Local Authorities Board that we have no objections in this matter. Carried. -~ . n 2. Advanced Education & Manpower A letter from Advanced Education & Manpower advising of the acceptance ~ ! of our application for the 1980 S, T.E.P. Program was presented to the Council for their information, -- ~ . . . l _ k Page 42 3. Heritage Engineering A letter from Heritage Engineering requesting the replacement of various lines in the Bassano Gas Co-op and road crossings was presented to the Council.. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application subject to all developed roads being bored. Carried. 4. K. Shackleton A letter from K. Shackleton requesting permission to cross a County road with a culvert for purposes of an irrigation system was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve this request. Carried. 5. Bow City Community Hall A letter from the Bow City Community Hall requesting the return of title for this property being held by the County as a result of the Community Hall Grant issued some years ago. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we return all titles held for various organizations under this particular grant. Carried. 6. Treasury Branch A letter from Alberta Treasury Branch Brooks advising of their opening on May lb, was presented to the Council for their information. 7. Bow City Community Park. A letter from the Bow City Community proposing a park at the new Kitson Reservoir was presented to the Council, and was to be referred to the Eastern Irrigation District for comment. ~`' 8. Edmonton Plaza - Account Accounts from the Edmonton Plaza for bookings for the Agricultural Service Board Conference in February were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Grosfield that we pay these accounts. Carried. 9. Alberta Labour A letter from Alberta Labour Provincial Plumbing Inspection Branch concerning the size of lots in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills was presented to the Council. The Administrator was to obtain information on this matter. l0, S. White An application from Stella White for a business license to operate a student food facility at the Provincial Horticulture Station was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 3. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve cheques 6973 to 7501 as per attached list for payment. Carried. 4. Committee Reports Municipal Committee The Municipal Committee report was presented to the Council by Councillor Christensen. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we request the change on the purchase of the motor from a 4 yd bucket to a ~d. bucket subject to availabil?-tY• Carried. Page 43 Board of Education Councillor Janzen presented the Board of Education Report. 5. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for the month of April was presented to the Council, Moved by Councillor Christensen .that we accept this report. Carried, ? . . . 6. Other Business 1.Industrial Assessor g s The Council met with John Dell, County Assessor, and also Joanne Unchelenko, the Industrial Assessor, as this. was the date of review for the Industrial Assessor. After meeting with Ms. Unchelenko it was moved by Councillor Brockelsby that her salary be increased: by $125.00 per month and that she be placed on a further six month ~ probation period, at which time her job and ~saaar~ would"be reviewed agai Carried. 9 Lunch Adjourned for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. a 2, June Meetings Moved by Councillor Christensen that the June Municipal Meeting be set for June 9, and the June Council Meetings be set for June 12 & 26. Carried. i 3. Court of Revision 3 ~ Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we set the dates for the Court of Revision for May 23, 26, 27, 28 & 30, 1980. Carried. . . . 4. Accounts Receivable The Administrator presented a report on the outstanding accounts receivable and recommended the cancellation of the S. Bacsu and T, Madson accounts. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve the cancellation of these two accounts. Carried. 5. Summer Office Hours A request was made to the Council to adjust the hours for June, July and August to 8:00 to 12:00 a.m, and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m, for the months June, July & August. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we Approve this request. Carried. 6. By-Laws for Cancellation The Administrator presented a list of old by-laws that are no longer in effect and requested that they be cancelled. Moved by Councillor ~' Janzen that By-Law 698-80 to cancel By-Law 146, 441, 455, 462, and 510 as they are no longer required, receive first reading. j Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Boehme that By-Law 698-80 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously, Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-Law 698-80 feceive consent of Council for third i _ ~ and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that By-Law 698-80 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. a y ~ • • . I 7. Taxes for Cancellation _ The Administrator presented a list of old outstanding taxes that are ~' uncollectable, and recommended their cancellation. Moved by Councillor f Page 44 Janzen that we approve the cancellation of the following taxes: Sandum Oil and Gas Co. - $15.07, Brent Oil Ltd. - $401.68, Frack Fluids Ltd, - $120.90, Sandum Oil and Gas Co. - $27.76, Concept Resources - $24.83, Alex W. McCoy - $32.90. Carried, 8. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to the Council for approval: Division 6 - Local Oil Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this form A. Carried. Division 7 - Local Oil Moved by Councillor Boehme that we approve this form A. Carried. Division 1 - Hamlet Streets Drainage and Culverts $ 3,000.00 Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve this form A. Carried. 7, Planning Commission 1. Land Use By-Law Third Reading Brian Whitson of the Planning Commission presented the amendments ghat had been made to the proposed bylaw to date. After reviewing these amendments it was moved by Councillor Brockelsby that third and final reading be given to the Land Use Bylaw and that it be proclaimed by resolution of Council when all of the necessary Boards and administrativ proceedures are set up for enacting this Bylaw. Carried. 2, Municipal Planning Commission flaw Moved by Councillor Fabian that third and final reading be given to this Bylaw and it come into force on the date the Land Use Bylaw is proclaimed. Carried, ~ 3. Development Appeal Board Bylaw ~~ Moved by Councillor Janzen that this Bylaw receive third and final reading and that it be enacted on the date of the coming .into force of the Land Use Bylaw. Carried. Development Officer Moved by Councillor Janzen that the Selection Committee for application for the Development Officer consist of the same Committee that reviewed the Public Works Supervisor applications being, Reeve Musgrove, Councillors Brockelsby and Janzen. Carried. Councillors to theMunicipal Planning Commission - two members require Nominations were open for this position. H. Janzen nominated by L. Brockelsby. V. Fabian nominated by E. Grosfeeld. L. Brockelsby nominated by W. Christensen. W. Christensen nominated by A. Vogel. Moved by Councillor Janzen that nominations cease. Resulted vote Councillors Janzen and Brockelsby were elected to the Municipal Planning Commission. Nominations were open for three Council members for Development Appeal Board. W. Christensen nominated by H. Janzen. A Vogel nominated by J. Hajash. J. Hajash nominated by V. Fabian. V. Fabian nominated by W. Christensen. E. Grosfield nominated by J. Hajash. Moved by E. Grosfield that nominations cease. Result of vote, Councillors Hajash, Fabian and Grosfield were elected to this Board. 4. App"lication 79 SE 113 - Knutson No report at this meeting. 5. Application 80 SE 51 - Mortensen Moved by Councillor Hajash that .able this application for more information. Carried. Page 45 6. Application 80 SE 58 - Zagorsky Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application subject to ca~.h in-lieu- of being set ~t a market value of $ 1500.00 per acre and that he develope a coarbined approach for the two parcels. Carried. 7. Application 80 SE 63 - Boswell Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to cash in-lieu-of being set at $4000.00 per acre, that the service road agreement be drawn up for the internal service roads for this subdivision. Moved by Councillor Janzen that we amend the motion to read that Boswell pay for the building and cost of any additional roads across the Fleury property to service his subdivision. Vote on the amendment carried. Vote on the amended motion carried. 8. Application 80 SE 66 - Lakeside Farms This application was tabled until the next Board meeting. 9. Application 80 SE 67 - Timko Moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve this application subject to cash in-lieu-of being set at $15000.00 per acre, service in agreement of County of Newell for any internal roads, one approach preferably to the south of the subdivision and that a service road be provided from the .approach to this property to the south boundry. Carried. Other Business Continued ` 9. Road _Agreement Moved b Councillor Grosfield that we a rove the road a re.eme t for y PP g n laI. M. Seitz . Carried . 10. Roads Kitsim Reservoir Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we close the road allowances as requested by the Eastern Irr gation'.District for development of the Kitsim Reservoir. Carried. 11, Auto Wreckers Councillor Fabian reported on the establishment of a auto wreckers west of the Village of Tilley. The Administrator was advised to check with the owner of this development as to a buiness license and conformin with the County Bylaw. 12. Road Approaches Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the following road approaches 16-32-23-16-4, 16-9-23-16-4, 16-27-23-16-4, 5-7-23-16-4, 5-35-23-16-4, 15-34-23-16-4, 13-26-23-16-4, 8-28-23-16-4, 3-27-23-16-4, 15-32-23-16-4, 1-31-23-16-4, 8-33-23-16-4, 16-28-23-16-4, 3-30-23-16-4, 16-33-23-16-4, 16-31-23-16-4, 3-29-23-16-4, 16-35-23-16-4, Carried. Moved by Councillor Boehme that we approve the following road approaches 5-16-21-15-4, 4-5-21-15-4, Carried. 13. Purchase of Gravel and Sand A request from Janice Wooley of the Brooks Day Care Center for a donation of fiftyfour yards of sand and forty yards of pitrun gravel from the County was presenf~d to the Council. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Janzen that we offer to donate forty yards of pitrun and fiftyfour yards of sand if the sand is suitable to the Association and that they. check with the Truckers Association for thg hauling of this material. Carried. Page 46 14. Road Approach Moved by Councillor Grosfield that we approve the following road approac in LSD 16-15-21-14-4. Carried, 15. Scandia Community Center A request from the Scandia Community Center for old fence around the abandoned pond at the. school site at Scandia was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that the Community Center could remove the fence from around the pond to use around their tennis court on the condition that after the cement is pushed in on the old school by the County, they will finish filling the old pond and the school. basement and level the old site and seed it to grass grass seed to be furnished by the Agricultural Service Board Department, and that this job be done to the satisfaction of the local Hamlet Committee and local Councillor. Carried. 16, Mental Health Advisory Council Moved by Councillor Grosfield that we name Councillor Fabian as alternate County member to the Alberta Mental Health Advisory Council. Carried. 17. Adjourned Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. ti R VE / ~' C NT MINISTRATOR ~..a- Page 47