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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-12-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting December 21, 1978 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 21, 1978 commencing at 10:15 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove Councillors A. Vogel V. Fabian L. Brockelsby J. Hajash W. Christensen J. Boehme G. Hansen H. Janzen Administrator D. James 698.. Planning Commission ~/ Application 78 M 207 - H. Takeda Moved by Councillor Boehme that we approve this application subject to Land Use Agreement with the County for country residence, cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve in the amount of $250.00 and that we recommend a waiver from Section 20.C of the Planning Act. Carried. Application 78 M 209 - Town of Bassano Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application subject to cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve in the amount of $3150.00. Carried. i Mr. Robin Moorehead, of the Planning Commission, was also in attendance at the meeting anal discussion took place on the proposed ~, Land Use By-law. It was agreed by Council that the next meeting for this By-law review would b e held on January 15, 1979 and that a letter i be sent to the Commission in this regard. It was ~o moved by Councillor Janzen that we set our deadline for completion of this b r` By-law for November 1, 1979. Carried. 9~ 699, Minutes Minutes of the December 7, 1978 meeting were read and adopted. 700. Business from the Minutes 628. The Administrator advised that no reply has been received on this letter to date. 647. Oil Well Drilling - A letter from Municipal Affairs in regard to our question of repairs to roads by oil companies drilling in the area was presented to the Council and a member of the Department of Energy & Natural Resources, Exploration Review Branch, is to be invited to a future Council Meeting to discuss this item further. 655. Insurance - The Administrator presented information to the Council supplied by Jubilee Insurance Ltd. in regard to all insurance coverage for the County. After reviewing these figures, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we transfer all of our County Insurance to Jubilee Insurance Ltd. subject to them supplying new Policies by the first of the year, and if unable to do this, that a binder be placed on all of our insurance effective January 1, 1979. Carried. 670. Proposed Amendments to Election Act, Taxation Act & M.D. Act - A further study was made of the request from the A.A.M.D. in regard to the proposed changes to these Acts and the Administrator was to advise the Association that we have no comments in regard to the present operation of these three Acts, but if they are referring to the Assessment Act, we would have some comments on this. Page 97 _ _ w .,._._ _ ..__----- ..~~__.~ ..~__ 673. Nelson Subdivision Service Road - Councillor Hajash reported on his inspection of this subdivision and after reviewing the matter, it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we advise Mr. Nelson that the service road must be completed before we can lift the caveat on this property. Carried. 674. Scandia Sewer - An update on the progress of the Scandia Sewer was presented to the Council and the By-law for the necessary Debenture Borrowing will now be presented to the Local Authorities Board for /~ their approval. It was ~o moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we ~ advise Underwood & McLellan Ltd. that it will be in order for them to _ commence tendering on this project with the clear understanding that the tender shall state 'no tender shall be awarded until after all financial arrangements have been made with the Local Authorities Board and that the advertising contain a completion date of July 31, 1979.' Carried. ~%~ 687. Planning Application 78 M 208- The Administrator advised that no report has been received back on this matter to date. Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. 701. 702. 703. ~~~ /j Correspondence Town of Bassano Letter from the Town of Bassano requesting County approval to install a water line o 1~e Bud's Service 1960 Ltd. property at Bassano which is located'~a~onty p~~, was presented to the Council for their consideration. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this request. Carried. A.A.M.D. & C. A copy of a news release from the Government in regard to various budgetary guidelines proposed by the Government for 1979 was presented to the Council for their information. 704. ~ Delegation Mr. Dave Bell met with the Council to discuss the proposed Boundary Changes between Division 2 & 5. After a very lengthy discussion on this matter it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we send a letter to the Department of Municipal Affairs with copies of all motions and that we advise him that the recreation and fire area changes can be done locally without divisional changes and copies of the petition and percentage of landowners who petitioned the County for this boundary change. Carried. 705. / Alberta Environment Letter from Alberta Environment regarding their program for the restoration of coal mine sites, gravel pits, garbage dumps and sewage lagoon areas was presented to the Council and the Administrator was instructed to invite a member of Environment to a future Council Meeting to discuss this matter further. 706. ,; Mattheis Engineering Ltd. Letter from Mattheis Engineering Ltd. concerning various subjects being: 1. the gravel pit area on his property 2. County park 3. cattle guards 4. highway fences was presented to the Council and the Administrator was given the comments from the Council in regard to these various items and requested to reply to Mr. Mattheis. Page 98 707. ,: Calgary Power Ltd. r. Application from Calgary Power Ltd. for installation of power lines for a temporary lighting system at the access road into the Town of Brooks was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this request. Carried. 708. Committee Reports 709. /~ Board of Education Moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve this report. Carried. Moved by Councillor Janzen that a letter of censure be sent to the Public Works Supervisor for undertaking work at Alcoma School by C & E Construction. Carried. 710. Other Business 711. / By-law 643-78 The Administrator advised that we have now received Ministerial Approval on By-law 643-78 and that we can proceed with third and final reading. Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 643-78 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 712. / Salary Committee Report The Salary Committee reported on its meeting and recommended to County Council the following amendments to salaries for 1979: Office Caretaker, Public Works Supervisor, Maintenance Foreman, Construction Foreman, Partsman, Bridge Foreman and Shop Foreman. After reviewing these recommendations it was moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve the recommendations of the Salary Committee. Carried. Executive Salaries: The Committee presented their recommendations to the Council in regard to the salaries of the County Administrator and Assistant County Administrator. After reviewing these recommendations it-was moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the recommendations. Carried. Administrative Staff: The Committee presented their recommendations on the Administrative Staff salaries for 1979 and after reviewing these recommendations, it was moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve the recommendations. Carried. 713. ;/ Disaster Services Gouncillor Christensen reported that a meeting of Disaster Services will be held in Calgary on January 25th and that due to this meeting, he recommended a change in the Council Meeting for that date. Moved by Councillor Janzen that our Council Meeting of January 25th be changed to January 24th. Carried. Councillor Christensen also reported that funds in the Disaster Services account were unexpended at this date and that application could be made to spend this money on certain items. After reviewing this matter, it was moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we apply to the Disaster Services Branch to use this mone to urchase one C.B. radio for ~ ~~ that the balance y p graders and Z'~ ~/,, be used on communication items for the ambulance. Carried. 714. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m. /~ ~ Reeve ` ` 2~~/ C unty inistrator Page 99 1979 Salary ~ Administration Staff ' Effective January 1, 1979 0 3 9 15 21 Payroll Accountant 825.00 883.00 912.00 941.00 1045.00 Accountant II 825.00 883.00 912.00 941.00 987.00 Secretary to Administrator & Bookkeeper 784.00 842.00 871.00 900.00 968.00 Machine Operator 668.00 726.00 755.00 784.00 871.00 Receptionist, Purchase Order & Accounts Payable Clerk 667.00 725.00 754.00 783.00 812.00 Assessor's Clerk 581.00 639.00 668.00 697.00 726.00 P.W. Clerk 581.00 639,00 668.00 697.00 726.00 Secretary to Superintendent 784.00 842.00 871.00 900.00- 929.00 School Secretary 581.00 639.00 668.00 697.00 726.00 Media Centre Long Service Bonus after employment with County of Newell for: Add or subtract yearly % or $ to Grid Increase based on experience 5 years - $200.00 Place on Grid as per proven experience on 6 years - 250.00 related work 7 years - 300.00 Trial period $50.00 less for 3 months in 8 years - 350.00 all categories except the starting group 0 9 years - 400.00 l0 years - 450.00 These rates are not subject to any yearly percentage increases. Accepted by County Council December 21, 1978 ! AJ / 1 //~ #~ t1 ~___.__ -eve C y ministrator ____e__~~ .~_~ _________._.__ _ __ _..~ ...,._k_.~ _.~ .~, ~.,. ___ _..,._.._.__~_ _ _ _.__._ , 7" k '~ J. Walsh C. Trifanenko L. Seitz V. Pisiak M. Petersen W. Kristiansen J. Baksa All effective January 1, 1979 Accepted by County Council. December 21, 1978. 14867.00 9524.00 22020.00 19503.00 18874..00 14885.00 18087.00 2000.00 7% 18048.00 t n n o -R e e ~ ' ~ Go~in~y Ad~'nistrator Basic Additional Total Salary Committee Recommendations to County Council December 21, 1978 Salary Committee Recommendations to Ccunty Council December-21, 1978 D.N. James M. Seely All effective January 1, 1979 Accepted by County Counci7_ December 21, 1978 30,000,00 20,000.00 a.,_._a_-,__-__,___..__.~_--_-_.._._,T. _~.~.._. ~. __~., --