HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-27 Annual General Meeting (Annual General) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
32nd Annual Meeting
March 27, 1985
The 32nd Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the Elks Hall at Brooks, Alberta on Wednesday, March 27, 1985
commencing at 1:30 p.m.
Members in Attendance: 8 Councillors, 2 Town & Village Representative:
5 staff members and 20 electors.
The Administrator opened the meeting and called for the nomination
of Chairman for the meeting. R. Eastman was nominated by Joe Hajash.
Moved by J. Pokorney that nominations cease. Carried.
R. Eastman took over the Chair.
The meeting was then opened for nominations for Secretary for the
meeting. D. James was nominated by J. Peltzer. Moved by Jim Hajash
that nominations cease. Carried.
Agenda
The proposed Agenda was presented to the meeting. Moved by Jim
Hajash, seconded by R. Peltzer, that we adopt the agenda as presented.
Carried.
School Report
Chairman Pat Norton presented the School Report. Moved by Pat
Norton, seconded by J. Pokorney, that we accept the report as presente<
Carried.
Discussion took place in regard to the proposed closing of the
Opt-in Centre.
Minutes
Minutes of the 31st Annual Meeting were read. Moved by J. Hollinda,
seconded by H. Dyck, that we accept these minutes as read. Carried.
Business from Minutes
No business arose from the minutes.
Municipal Inspector's Report
The Secretary read the Municipal Inspector's Report for 1984.
Moved by Jim Hajash, seconded by J. Pokorney, that we accept this
report. Carried.
Reeve's Report
Reeve Fabian presented this report. Moved by R. Peltzer, seconded
by B. Mortensen, that we accept this report. Carried.
Discussion then took place in regard to boundaries, subdivisions,
Division 5 roads, paving of Secondary Highway 550.
Further discussion then took place in regard to the electoral boundary
changes. Moved by R. Peltzer, seconded by S. Alberts, that this
meeting go on record as being opposed to any boundary changes and
that they be left as they presently are. Vote on motion - Carried.
Moved by Jim Hajash, seconded by J. Slomp, that Division 5 be split
into three Divisions which would make a total of eleven Divisions
for the County. Vote on motion - lost.
icultural Service Board
Agricultural Fieldman, Ed Pratt, presented this report. Moved
by Joe Hajash, seconded by T. Dejong, that we accept this report.
Carried.
Discussion then took place in regard to weed problems, in particular
the weed problems that develop in alfalfa seed grower's operations.
Hospital & Nursing Home Reports
Bassano - F. George presented this report.
Brooks - Councillor Andrews presented this report.
Moved by B. Mortensen, seconded by H. Dyck, that we accept these
reports. Carried.
Senior Citizen's Lodge
This report was given by Councillor Andrews. Moved by F. George,
seconded by T. DeJong, that we accept this report. Carried.
New Business
The following items were discussed under new business:
1. The possibility of recovering gravel from the borrow pits and
road allowance after winter snowplowing.
2. Grading over C.P. rail crossings.
3. Access roads to and from the Town of Brooks.
The Chairman then gave a vote of thanks for the Councillors for
the work carried out in 1984.
Moved by J. Hollinda, seconded by T. DeJong, that this meeting
adjourn. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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