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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-03 Annual General Meeting (Annual General) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the 38th Annual Meeting April 3, 1991 The 38th Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the Elks Hall at Brooks, Alberta on Wednesday, April 3, 1991. commencing at 1:40 p.m. Members Present: 8 Council Members; Town & Village School Trustees from Bassano, Duchess, Rosemary & Tilley; Administration Staff included D. James, Administrator, M. Bowen, Assistant Administrator, J. Dell, Assessor, L. Seitz, P.W. Supervisor, E. Pratt, A.S.B. Fieldman and B. Franz, Deputy Superintendent of Schools. There were 29 ratepayers in attendance at this meeting. 1. Election of Chairman & Secretary The Administrator called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m. and called for the nomination and election of Chairman for this meeting. R. Peltzer was nominated by W. Tomlinson. Moved by J. Hajash that nominations cease. Carried. R. Peltzer took over the chair. Nominations were opened for the position of Secretary for this meeting. D. James was nominated by W. Tomlinson. Moved by J. Hajash that nominations cease. Carried. Moved by J. Hajash .that we adopt the proposed Agenda as presented. Carried. ~, 2. Discussion of School Affairs The meeting was then opened for discussion of school affairs over the past year. The following items were presented to the Board: How many students are going to be redirected; the financial impact . of redirection; and Corporate Pooling. These matters were answered by the Board Chairman as to the current information available. 3. Minutes Minutes of the previous year's Annual Meeting were presented to the meeting. Moved by C. Amulung that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 4. Business from the Minutes There was no business arising from the minutes. 5. Reeve's Report Reeve Workes gave his annual report and discussion took place on the following items: Dust Control Program; Oil Company use of dust control roads and additional charges; construction of Secondary Highway 535; and improvements to Old ~~1 Highway east of Brooks. Moved by Councillor Workes that we adopt this report. Carried. 6. Agricultural Report Ed Pratt, Agricultural Fieldman gave his report to the Annual Meeting and discussion took place in regard to the new grass seeder and the system of backsloping by the County. Moved by J. Hajash that we accept this report. Carried. .- . . 7. Hospital & Nursing Home Reports a) Bassano Hospital Councillor Bulger gave a short report on the Bassano Hospital. b) Brooks Hospital Councillor Workes gave a short report on the Brooks Hospital. Moved by T. Rommens that we accept these reports. Carried. 8. Miscellaneous Reports a) Senior Citizens' Lodge Councillor Wells gave a report on the operation of the Newbrook Lodge. Moved by C. Vermeeren that we accept this report. Carried, 9. New Business a) Councillors' Per Diem & Fees Councillors' per diem and fees was questioned by J. Hajash and the Council members explained this item to the meeting. b) Financial Statement Moved by J. DeJong that the County Council review the procedure of publishing the Financial Statements for 1991. Carried. c) Chairman Reports Moved by D. Anderson that each Chairman give a detailed report in the Financial Statement and at the Annual Meeting each year. Carried. d) riinutes Discussion took place in regard to the format used for .recording of minutes. 10. Adjourn Moved by W. Tomlinson that this meeting adjourn at 3:10 p.m. Carried. ~ ~~ ~ AN SEG7ZETAR