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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-04 Annual General Meeting (Annual General) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the 37th Annual Meeting April 4, 1990 The 37th Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the Legion Hall at Brooks, Alberta on Wednesday, April 4, 1990 commencing at 1:30 p.m. There were 9 Councillors, 2 Town & Village Representatives, the Agricultural Fieldman, Public Works Supervisor, Assistant County Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Superintendent of Schools, Assessor, County Administrator and 68 ratepayers in attendance at the meeting. The Administrator called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and called for the nomination and election of a Chairman for this meeting. A. Peltzer was nominated by M. Andrews. Moved by T. DeJong that nominations cease. Carried. A. Peltzer took over the chair. The meeting was then opened for the nomination and election of a Secretary for this meeting. D. James was nominated by R. Eastman. Moved by C. Curran that nominations cease. Carried. 1. Proposed Agenda Moved by D. McIntyre, seconded by T. DeJong, that we adopt the proposed Agenda as presented. Carried. ,~ ~` 2 ,, ~ .~f," . .~ ~~ Discussion of School Affairs The meeting was then opened for discussion of school affairs. Chairman Conners gave a report on the year's operation and a general discussion took place. Questions directed to the Board were on: - Re-direction - Attendance of County students at all County Schools - Concern and interest of students - P.T.R. staffing for next year - Percentage of population in Divisions 1, 4, 5 & 10 in comparison to other areas - Town & Village representation on the Board as to population and assessments - Why is Haddington School being left open? - Re-direction motion and how it affects your area as a Trustee - Effect of re-direction motion on real estate values - What effect is the re-direction going to have on the over-all County population in the future? - Possibility of re-directing all students into Brooks At this point, the Chairman called a recess in the meeting and introduced Bonnie Lyzenga, of Rosemary, who presented her 4-H Speech to the meeting. Discussion of School Affairs (Cont'd.) - Possible new school for Divisions 5 & 10 - The history of the issue and motions were given by Ron Wickson - How cost effective will the re-direction be? M,.,. ,, ,, .: _.... _ ,.,,.. ~.. .. r...__ __ _..x_... Resolution Moved by C. Amulung, seconded by P. Barg, that: "Be it resolved that the., County of Newell Board of Education immediately negotiate a long-term agreement with the Brooks School District in order that the traditional attendance patterns of Division 1, 4, 5 & 10 may be maintained." After discussion, the vote on the Resolution was carried. Moved by C. Amulung, seconded by L. Hajash, that: "Be it resolved that the County of Newell Board of Education not mis-use the privilege of going in camera at their Board Meetings." After discussion, the vote on the Resolution was carried. Discussion of School Affairs (Cont'd.) - What are Religious Services and the form carried out in the school? More research will be made on this matter and presented to Mr. DeJong. - Renovation or modernization of the Tilley School - Brooks School District Vocational Unit - Guidelines and the consideration that is being given to the student and not the family - Minimum enrollments - What is the Board going to change? - Distance Education vs. classroom instruction - Distance Education funding - Is it included in the P.T.R. ratio? 3. Reading & Approving Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the previous Annual Meeting were read. Moved by T. DeJong, seconded by L. Buday, that we adopt these minutes as read. Carried. ,.~7 ~~ 4. ~~ ~~ +~' 5. Business from Minutes There was no business arising from the minutes. Municipal Corporate Review The 1989 Municipal Corporate Review as carried out by Alberta Municipal Affairs was read. Moved by W. Tomlinson, seconded by C. Amulung, that we accept this report. Carried. Discussion took place in regard to the presentation and form to be used for the Financial Statement. 6. Reeve's Report Reeve Workes presented his report. Moved by F. Workes, seconded by W. Tomlinson, that we accept this report. Carried. Discussion took place in regard to snowplowing and dust control. 7. Agricultural Report This report was given by the A.S.B. Chairman, L. Nelson. Moved by L. Nelson, seconded by L. Rose, that we accept this report. Carried. Discussion took place in regard to roadside mowing. Be it resolved that the County of Newell Board of Education immediately negotiate a long term agreement with the Brooks School District in order that the traditional attendance patterns of Divisions 1,4,5 and 10 may be maintained. ~~ ~: ~~ ~ ~ ~` Be it resolved that the County of Newell Board of Education not misuse the privilege of going in camera at their board meetings. t .~ 6 g. New Business A question arose in regard to Recreation levies and this was explained to the meeting. Discussion took place on the number of Trustees on the Board of Education. The total amalgamation of the County/Brooks subdivision areas within the Brooks School District was discussed. 9. Adjourn r Moved by R. Eastman that this meeting adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. G~HAI RMAN ~_'" .~,- .6 COUNTY AI~MIIVI TRATOR