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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-04-08 Annual General Meeting (Annual General) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the 45th Annual Meeting & Open House April 8, 1998 2. The 45th Annual Meeting & Open House of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office on Wednesday, April 8, 1998 commencing at 1:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach C. Baksa Superintendent of P.W. R. Hansen Planner G. Shaw A.S.B. Fieldman S. Wylie Assist. Admin. A. Martens Administrator M. Bowen Six ratepayers were in attendance at this meeting. Election of Chairman The Administrator called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and called for the nomination and election of Chairman for this meeting. Councillor Douglass nominated A. Peltzer. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that nominations cease. Carried. A. Peltzer took the Chair. Election of Secretary Nominations were opened for the position of Secretary for the meeting. Councillor Stobbs nominated M. Bowen. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that nominations cease. Carried. 3. Adoption of Agenda Moved by W. Wells that the Agenda be adopted. Carried. 4. Reading & Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt these minutes as presented. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes There was no business from the minutes. 6. Reeve's Report Reeve Douglass presented this report. Moved by Reeve Douglass that we adopt this report. Carried. a) Discussion & Questions There was no discussion on this report. 7. Agricultural Chairman's Report In the absence of the Agricultural Service Board Chairman, Agricultural Fieldman, S. Wylie, read this report. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we adopt this report. Carried. a- Discussion & Questions Questions were asked on the cost of rental of the No-Till Drill. The Agricultural Fieldman responded to these questions. 8. Municipal Committee Chairman's Report Municipal Committee Chairman Daniels gave this report. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we adopt this report. Carried. a) Discussion & Questions Members of the public asked questions regarding the new Road Work Allotment Program. The Municipal Chairman responded to these questions. A member of the public stated: "It is a good idea to concentrate on the priority roads and I feel the County should be using these funds to build good roads, and I mean good roads, and build them to a standard that will last and accommodate the present traffic. The roads should be built to a high standard and not poorly built." Additional questions were asked regarding the Road Program and the Calcium Program. Superintendent of Public Works, R. Hansen, responded and presented information on the 50150 Calcium Program. B. Baxter asked about the expenditures on the Duck Lake Road and asked why we do not keep it maintained. The Municipal Chairman responded. B. Baxter stated that he has concerns regarding the fact that we have spent over 5500,000.00 to build this road, which is a good road, and now we don't seem to be able to keep it maintained and it is going to start to deteriorate. If we can't maintain it, we should be looking at a different process to preserve this road. Further discussion took place on the Calcium Program. Members of the public asked questions regarding options other than calcium, preferably a hardtop surface. The Superintendent of Public Works responded. Members of the public asked if we could look into the possibility of putting something else besides calcium on the roads that would control the dust, but last longer than one year. Chairman Peltzer voiced concerns regarding the changes in authority of Councillors regarding road work. Discussion continued on road work. Councillor Fabian noted that the new Road Work Program would lead to the 'buddy system'. Those individuals who are 'buddy-buddy' would get work done, others would not. W. Wells responded that we should stop pointing fingers and start working together as that is the only way we are going to accomplish anything, by working together towards a common goal. Further discussion took place on calcium. 9. Assessor's Report County Assessor, J. Dell, was absent so there was no report. 10. New Business B. Baxter thanked Councillor Fabian, on behalf of the oil companies, for a road that was constructed in 1997 in Division 2. B. Baxter asked why Council deferred taxes on the Lakeside Packing Plant. Reeve Douglass responded. B. Baxter asked what percentage of taxes are paid by oil companies. Assistant Administrator, A. Martens, replied that approximately 75% are paid by oil companies. B. Baxter asked for the amount that has been spent on charitable donations in 1997. The Assistant Administrator responded to this question. W. Wells thanked the ratepayers who attended this meeting and also thanked Council for the job they are doing. 11. Adjourn Moved by B. Baxter that the meeting adjourn at 2:50 p.m. Carried. 7 C~iAI AN ;'. i~ ~~ ~ ~s -.~.~~~ SECRETARY