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County of Newell No. 4
31st Annual Meeting
April 4, 1984
The 31st Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in
the Elks Hall, at Brooks, Alberta, on Wednesday, April 4, 1984
commencing at 1:30 p.m.
Members in attendance: 9 Councillors, 3 Town & Village Representative
6 staff and 20 electors.
The Administrator opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. and called for the
nomination of Chairman for the meeting.
A. Peltzer was nominated by R. Eastman. Moved by G. Tomilson,
seconded by J. Pokorney that nominations cease. Carried.
A. Peltzer took over the chair.
The meeting was then opened for nominations for Secretary for the
meeting. D. James nominated by J. Pokorney. Moved by H. Janzen,
seconded by W. Tomilson that nominations cease. Carried.
Agenda
The proposed Agenda was presented to the meeting. Moved by F. Barg,
seconded by W. Tomilson, that we adopt the Agenda as presented.
Carried.
The Chairman then introduced the members of Council, Board of Education
and staff.
School Report
Chairman Pat Norton presented the School. Report. Moved by J. Pokorney
seconded by R. Eastman, that we accept this report. Carried.
The following questions were presented to the Committee for
consideration: textbooks & various types of questions presented
in these textbooks; Gifted Program; busing of Special Ed. class -
Rosemary/Bassano; bus routes. - Gem & Rosemary; behaviour of students
in general in elementary schools; cutting of the busing program in
the Gem area - they were advised that all parents would be advised
before any action was taken on this matter; staff cuts; administrative
salaries; private schools - operation & control; and health programs.
Following these discussions, it was moved by R. Eastman, seconded by
John Pokorney, that a vote of thanks be given to the Board of Educatioi
for work carried out in 1983. Carried.
Minutes
The Administrator read the minutes of the 30th Annual Meeting. Moved
by W. Tomilson, seconded by A. Pickett, that we adopt these minutes
as read. Carried.
Business from Minutes
No business arose from the minutes.
Municipal Inspector's Report
The Administrator read the Municipal Inspector's Report for 1983.
Moved by H. Janzen, seconded by Jim Hajash, that we accept this
Report. Carried.
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Reeve's Report.
Reeve V. Fabian presented his report for 1983. Moved by J. Pokorney,
seconded by F. George, that we accept this report. Carried.
Discussion took place in regard to Government support on Debentures
and subdivision procedures as carried out in the County.
Municipal Report
Chairman R. Hall presented this report. Moved by A. Pickett,
seconded by W. Tomilson, that we accept this report. Carried.
Questions from the report were on installation of culverts, under
& over grading, snowplowing during winter months, calcium chloride
program, C.U.P.E. contract, and grading - contractor vs County.
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Agricultural Service Board
Agricultural Fieldman, Ed Pratt, presented this report. Moved by
F. George, .seconded by W. Tomilson, that we accept this report.
Carried.
Discussion took place in regard to sow thistle, and spraying of
roadsides..
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Bassano Hospital Report
Floyd George presented this report. Moved by F. Marquess, seconded
by A. Pickett, that we accept this report. CArried.
Brooks Hospital
Councillor Andrews presented this report. Moved by F. George,
seconded by W. Tomilson, that we accept this report. Carried.
Senior Citizen's Lodge
Councillor Andrews presented this report. Moved by John Pokorney,
seconded by H. Janzen, that we accept this report. Carried.
New Business
Floyd George brought up the question on Councillor Fees and possible
cut-back of these fees. No decision was made.
H. Janzen brought up the subject of farm fuel & fertilizer tax for
discussion and indicated that the A.A.M.D. & C, passed Resolution ~k23
at the recent Spring Convention concerning this subject. Moved by
H. Janzen, seconded by John Pokorney, that this meeting go on record
as supporting the Council and the Resolution concerning farm fuel
and fertilizer tax. Carried.
Vote -of Thanks
Moved by W. Tomilson, seconded by Jim Hajash, that a vote of thanks
be given to the Council and staff for work carried out in 1983.
Carried.
Adjourn
Moved by W. Tomilson, seconded by J. Pokorney, that the meeting adjourn
Carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
C AIRMAN
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