HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
August 11, 1978
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Friday, August 11, 1978
commencing at 10:45 a.m.
Members Present Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
T. Musgrove
A. Vogel
L. Brockelsby
W. Christensen
H. Janzen
D. James
427. Excused from Meeting
The following Councillors were excused from the meeting: Councillors
Fabian, Hajash, Boehme and Bartlett.
428. Planning Commission Applications
429. 78 M 134 - Stan Dahl
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve this application subject
to dedication of a service road, cash. in-lieu-of Public Reserve, and
a Land Use Agreement with the County of Newell. Carried.
430. 78 M 142 - B. Scheureman
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve this application subject
to cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve. Carried.
431. 78 M 149 - A. Dietz
This application was tabled for further study by Councillor Hajash.
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Mr. Moorehead left copies of the Regional Plan Preparation Program
Control Documents and suggested topics for discussion on regional
concerns. These papers are to be studied by the Council for further
review at a later meeting.
432. Minutes
Minutes of the July 21, 1978 meeting were rea d and adopted.
433. Business from Minutes
Item 405 - No reply to date.
Town of Brooks Sewer Plant Location - Further information was supplied
from the Town of Brooks in regard to the location of the sewer system
in NW 25 & S? 36-18-14-4. After reviewing this information, it was
moved by Councillor Vogel that we cancel the land tax on this property.
Carried.
Item 424 - Special Ed. Playground Area - This item was tabled for
further study on the Program.
434. Correspondence
435. ;: Alberta Agriculture
Letter from Alberta Agriculture concerning the cost of aerial photos
was presented to the Council and it was moved by Councillor Brockelsby
that we approve the purchase of a new set of aerial photos for the
County of Newell and that these photos be paid for out of the Assessment
Reserve Fund. Carried.
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436. Villa e of Duchess
Letter from the Village of Duchess requesting information in regard to
assistance to the upkeep and maintenance of cemetaries was presented
to Council and referred to Councillor Bartlett and also a copy of the
letter is to be sent to Mr. Fred Mandeville.
437.
Alberta Environment
Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the use of the land
adjacent to the Brooks Aqueduct was presented to Council. The
Administrator is to advise Alberta Environment that it is the
Council's opinion that this land should be developed into a
park area.
438. /;o Wilson, Krochak & Broadbent
Letters from Wilson, Krochak & Broadbent concerning damage claims
from G. Whitney and G. Wallace were presented to the Council and
copies of these letters are to be forwarded to Mr. Whitney and
Mr. Wallace.
439. y Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada
Request from the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada for a 1978
donation was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Janzen that
we donate $100.00 to this Organization. Carried.
440. Alberta Public Service Pension Administration Fund
More information was presented to the Council in regard to the
Public Works joining this fund and this item was tabled for further
study.
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441. Alberta Munici al Affairs ~'`~~ -• ,~~ ., ,>~=~ ` '` ~ `~`' ~'
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Order-in-Council 971-78 authorizing the use of the current assessment
for assessment purposes in 1979 was presented to the Council, and it
was moved by Councillor Vogel that By-law 642-78 for the adoption of
the current year's assessment for use in 1979 less any annual
assessments that are required, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that By-law 642-78 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that consent of Council be given for
third and final reading of By-law 642-78. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 642-78 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Letter and information from Alberta Environment concerning Alberta
Municipal Sewage Treatment Assistance Program Fund and Allotment
for the Hamlet of Patricia sewer system was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that By-law 647-78 for the application
for assistance under this Program and the drawing up of Agreement
for assistance, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Vogel that By-law 647-78 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that consent of Council be given for third
and final reading of By-law 647-78. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that By-law 647-78 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve the Agreement between
the County of Newell and Provincial Government in regard to assistance
under the Municipal Sewage Treatment Assistance Program. Carried.
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443. v!, G. Johnston
Letter from G. Johnston concerning his expense account was presented
to the Council and tabled until the next Council Meeting.
444. ,~ E.I.D. Historical Park - Scandia
Letter from the E.I.D. Historical Park at Scandia advising that they
have accepted our offer to purchase the old Jenny Lind School for the
sumof $1.00 and a further request to lease an area of land around
this school was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor
Brockelsby that we sell the school to the E.I.D. Historical Park
and that a lease be drawn up for the land surrounding the school
and also that parking for that area be allowed in the remaining
recreation area if required. Also, that the lease be charged at
$1.00 per year. Carried.
445. y~,, Cheques for Pa went
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve cheques 3412-3729,
as per attached list, for payment. Carried.
446. Assessor's Report
The Assessor`s Report for the month of July was presented to Council.
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`~~ Moved by Councillor Vogel that we accept the recommendations for tax
cancellations as set out in the Assessor's Report. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Janzen that we accept this report. Carried.
447. Committee Reports
Board of Education
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Municipal Committee
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we accept this report. Carried.
Agriculture Committee
No report.
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Lunch
Adjourned for lunch 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
448. ,.- Delegation
Mr. J. Pokorney met with the Council to explain the problem he is
having with his legal fence line survey on his farm. No further
action was taken on this matter.
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449. Committee Reports (Cont`d.)
Bassano Hospital
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we accept this report. Carried.
.; Senior Citizens` Home
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Medicine Hat Health Unit
No report.
Medicine Hat Planning Commission
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Agricultural Development Corporation
No report.
-- Airport Committee
No report.
-; Municipal Librar
No report.
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~._ ..- Ambulance
.Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Disaster Services
No report.
450. Report on Proposed Film
A news clipping presented to Councillor Christensen from David, Alma
& Janet Hall of Bassano, and their comments on the release of this
particular film, were presented to Council. After reading the report
on the film, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that copies of
this report be forwarded to our M.P., Mr. Wilfley, Mr. Mandeville,
advising them that it is the opinion of County Council that the
release of this film in Canada should be opposed. Carried Unanimously.
451. j Scandia Station Grounds
More information was presented on this subject and it was moved by
Councillor Brockelsby that we prepare an agreement between the
County of Newell and the E.I.D. Historical Park for the purchase of
this area for $1.00, and that this agreement and transfer contain
a clause which would delete the area required for the domestic water
~'° system of Scandia. Also, that a caveat be placed on the Title stating
that this land can be used for the Society use only, and that in the
event that the area is not used for the Society, that this land divert
back to the County of Newell. Carried.
452. County Compound
A study was made of the County compound and it was moved by Councillor
Janzen that the old Lathom School bez~oyed to the east side of the old
Wellman School, that the gas house and power pole be moved 30' east of
the oil shed. Carried.
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453. Administrative Staff Salar
a A review was made of the salary schedule and it was moved by Councillor
Brockelsby that no further review be made of the salary schedule this
~ year. Carried.
454. ~ Agricultural Society
Further to the Municipal Committee Meeting with the Agricultural
Society concerning the development of a road to their site location,
it was moved by Councillor Janzen that if the Agricultural Society
provides the property for the road, the County would build this road
and also that the Title for the road be transferred into the name of
the Crown. Carried.
455. Alberta Gas Trunk Line Purchase of Gravel
Request from Alberta Gas Trunk Line to purchase 150 yards of crushed
gravel was presented to the Council and it was moved by Councillor
Janzen that we sell 150 yards of crushed gravel from the Finnegan Pit
and that they be charged at our present rate plus the cost of a checker.
Carried.
456. Machinery Trades
Moved by Councillor Janzen that a letter of censure re the trade of
the Champion Grader be sent to the Public Works Supervisor. Carried.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
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