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MUNICIP%L DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL No. 48.
COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 13th,1947,
Page 1,
The Council of the Municipal District of Kneehill
.d a regular meeting on Monday the 13th day of Jan -
i. starting at 10.30 a.m.
Councillors present* J A Olson, J. A. Ohlhauser;
M. Schmal z,-,H. Parry,\-F. C. Petersen,,, S. C Schmelke4and
C. C. Cam bell.
Mr. Ohlhauser moved that the minutes of the last
meeting b adopted with the following correction to Page 3
of the mi utes of the meeting of December 9th, 1946.
"Mr. Olson moved that Mrs. Bruneski continue to
receive alrelief allowance of $15.00 per month." Carried.
I The Secretary- Treasurer read the financial state-
ment for the month of December, 1946'
Receipts.
Bank balance December 1st, 1946 194,965.90
Cash on hand December 1st, 1946 862 39
Receipts for December, 1946 18,432.15
Out - standing cheques Dec. 31st, 1946 2,518.84
216,779.28
Payments'
Outstanding cheques Dec. 1st, 1946 21413 05
Payments for December, 1946 700023.80
Bank balances Dec 31st, 1946
Royal Bank 410023.03
Treasury Branch 102,435.97
Cash on hand Dec. 31st, 1946 883.43
216,779.28
This statement submitted to the Council on the
13th day of January, 1947
It was moved by Mr. Olson that the Financial State-
ment be adopted. Carried.
The following communications
From Canadian Utilities re'
" St. Mary's Hospital re.
" Elnora Mun. Hospital re'
" Mrs. S. M Oxley re'
'+ M. D. Conrich #44 re'
" Dept. Public Works re'
" A. A. M. D. re
" Dept. Agriculture re.
were read.
Drumheller electrification
Cornelius Prohl
Election of member
Refund of poll tax
A. S. Board
Hesketh North road
Education costs
1946 P.F.A.A. awards
It was moved by Mr. Olson that hers. S. M. Oxley be
refunded $4.00 poll tax, collected and remitted by the Wheatland
School Division No 40 Carried.
It was moved by Mr. Ohlhauser that a grant of X10.00
be made tte e Alberta Assocation of Municipal Districts, the said
grant to used by the A A. M D. in its campaign to urge upon
the Provi cial Government the necessity for the Provincial Govern-
ment to assume a greater share of the costs of elementary and
secondary education. Carried.
COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 13th, 1947,
Page 2.
It was moved by Mr. Ohlhauser that the correspondence
be filed. Carried.
Mr. Hawreliak, representing the Canadian Utilities
Limited, interviewed the Council, and exhibited plans and blue-
prints of the proposed extension of the Company's transmission
lines in ownships 28 and 29, Ranges 20 and 21, Vest of the 4th
Meridian. He requested the Council to give its approval to the
said prop sed extension of lines.
It was moved by Mr. Olson that the Council of the
Municipal District of Kneehill No. 48 consents and recommends
that the Board of Public Utility Commissioners grant its approval
to the supply of electrical power by the Canadian Utilities Ltd.
within the area of Townships 28 and 29, Range 20 and 21, Nest of
the 4th Meridian (which constitutes a part of the Municipal Dist@
rict of K eehill No. 48), as outlined in the Canadian Utilities
Limited pan of the proposed "Rural Area No 511. Carried.
A. E. Staite interviewed the Council, and requested
a testimo ial as to his employment with the Municipal District.
The Secretary- Treasurer was instructed to furnish this test-
imonial.
At 12.45 p.m. it was moved by Mr. Petersen that
Council adjourn. Carried.
The Council re- assembled at 2.15 p.m. All members
in attendance.
Mr. Inkster, representative of the Union Tractor and
Equipment Company, Calgary, interviewed the Council. He informed
the Council that the cost of a "4400" Diesel Motor for the Cater-
pillar Elevating Grader would be approximately ,$2,700.00
It was moved by Mr Schmaltz that the following
motion, which is recorded on Page 5 of the minutes of the meet-
ing held 'n August l2th, 1946.
"Mr. Schmaltz moved that the Council place an order
with the Vnion Tractor and Equipment Company for a No. 12
Caterpillar Motor Grader with the Union Tractor and Equipment
Company, ;o take delivery as soon as the Company can supply the
same" .
be rescinded, and that an order be placed with the
Union Tractor and Equipment Company for "212" Motor Grader,
(equipped frith Tandem Drive, lights, starter, l2ft. blade and
one 2 ft. right -hand extension, hood doors, cab heater and
V -type sc�rifier for the sum of 07,805.00 F 0. B. Calgary.
Carried.
Mrs. Hurry and Mrs Walsh of Troehu, representing the
Trochu Ho'pitel Aid Society, interviewed the Council, and made
an appealfor a grant for the said :society. It was moved by
Mr. Peter en that a grant of t ;100.00 be made to the said Society,
and that the Council proceed to pass a By -Law to provide for the
said gran. Carried.
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be sent t
Kr Schmaltz reported that York Shaw, Contractor,
►, Alta. had out the piling and removed the railing
.dge on the road allowance between Sections 11 and 12,
;e. 26, W&st 4 M. causing damages to the extent of
It was moved by Mr. Petersen that Bill for $100.00
the said York Shaw for the said damages. Carried.
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COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 13th, 1947.
Page 3.
The Secretary- Treasurer reed a letter from J. H.
of Beiseker, to which was attached cheque for $400.00,
g the Council to make application to the Provincial
for a grant of X400.00 for the gravelling of the
den Section 6/7 and 5/8-28-25-4, the said grant to be
trier the Government's 1/3 - 2/3 policy of grants for
Mks. It was moved by Mr. Petersen that the said
accepted, and receipt issued for same, and that
pn be made in due course for a Government Grant to
broject. Carried.
Mr C. J. Christie, Asst. Secretary- Treasurer,
the accounts, and it was moved by Mr. Schmaltz that
ing accounts be paid*
R. L Kane
Meding Bros.
E. T. Lowen
John Walter Ross
John Francis Ross
0. N. I. Blind
Voided cheque
John Lynch
J. G. Frizzell
H. R. Frizzell
T. H. Ration Board
A McGougan
John Lynch
Postmaster
Receiver - General
Carbon School District
J. G. Umbrite
G. G. King
C J. Christie
A J Purvis
W. Waddell
Receiver General
Salvation Army
Farmers' Exchange
Fortune & McKenzie
J. Lipkind & Co.
U. F A. Co -Op.
St. Mary's Hospital
Robertson's Store
Prov. Training School
Mrs . Kate P ;uir
Pairs. Amy Gore
Miss Dolly Peterson
Mrs. 0. Hiller
Tony Litvak
Mrs. Fleming
Eric Laird
John Robinson
Canada Ingot Iron
Industrial Road Equip.
Union Tractor Co.
T. H. Hardware
Louis' Garage
Three Star Station
Imperial Oil Limited
Ernest Wilson
Sawdon's Drug Store
Adams' Motors
F. J Schmaltz
Ghost Pine Store
Ernie's Service Statio
Whitlock Lumber Co.
Carbon Chronicle
10.00 /for
10.00 /for
200.00 /for
234.68 /for
115.32 /for
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112.50 /for
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341.00 /for
121.88 /for
132 00 ;/for
175.76 /for
171.91 /for
189.33 /for
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113.00 /far
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43.50 /far
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1.80 /far
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184.15 /for
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COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 13th, 19470
Sunnyslope Garage
Cruikshank R. hi. Co.
Pepper Bros.
Canadian Utilities
John E's Repair Shop
Arthur Scheurer
Garrett Motors
Builders' Hardware
Sydney Wright
Trochu Machine Works
P2 McNeil
Carbon Transport
A. G. Telephones
John Umbrite
H. J. Gimbel
Royal Bank of Canada
Ivirs . S. M. Oxley
H J Gimbel
H. J. Gimbel
John Esau
Stan. Poffenroth
Victor Gresl
Victor Gresl
Floyd Johnson
Grant Robertson
William Howell
Paul Elvin
A. E. Staite
Joseph Holivegner
A. M. Peterson
D. G. Murray
Gottlieb Remboldt
Leo G. Biebrick
Otto Martin
Andrew Mortimer
Frank Goerlitz
J. Diack
Norman Hastie
K. Hastie
R Gelines
Orval Hastie
Don Adams
J W Walker
A. I. McGougan
Marcus Hagel
tiloys Hagel
William Hagel
N. M. Schmaltz
Fred Wulff
J. A. Simpson
Datvid Webb
B W Nelson
Albert E Parker
C. C. Pauls
Arnold Boese
Morris Charleton
Tom Patterson
Peter Hugo Jr.
John Hannu Sr.
Mrs Chas. H. Morse
Mrs. Lester Gibson
G. V. Cranston
A. A. M. D.
Trochu Hospital Aid
Postmaster
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COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 13th, 1947.
Page 5.
Fred Campbell 11.00/for labor
E. S. Young 68.00 /for "
Valentin Schmaltz 48.20/for "
Carried.
It was moved by Mr. Schmaltz that the office staff
;ted to interview Mr. A. C. Smith, manager of the
ophones at Three Hills, and endeavor to secure the
.on of phone in the home of H. J. Gimbel, Carbon.
Mr. Schmaltz moved that Mrs. Lydia Adamson be
requested to attend the next meeting of the Council. Carried.
Mr Campbell reported that he had investigated the
possibility of buying a small house for Mrs. Adamson in Elnora,
but house had been sold.
Mr. Campbell and fir. King reported on their invest-
igations into the matter of the recovery of two horses, which
had been Oold at pound sale by G. V. Cranston, and redeemed by
L. A. Andierson of Newcastle, Alberta. The report showed.
'p39.60 to
1. That L. A. Anderson paid the Municipal District
cover the following*
Pound expenses 18.70
Due Pound- keeper to vent brand 2.00
Due Jack Lynch, purchaser
10% of purchase price 1.20
Feed and Maintenance 17.70
39.60
2. That the said Jack Lynch paid the Municipal Dist -
rict $30.00 in cash, and also surrendered to the Municipal Dist -
rict the moneys due him from L. A. Anderson ($18.90) as listed
above, plus the sum of X112.00 which was the amount paid by
Jack Lynch for the horses at the pound sale.
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3. That the Committee agreed that the Municipal Dist-
rict should pay Mrs. Lester Gibson $60.00, and Mrs. Chas. H.
Morse $10.00, the said amounts being compensation for the
surrenderiof the horses they had purchased from Jack Lynch.
4. That the Committee agreed that the Municipal Dist-
rict shoo d pay G. V. Cranston, pound - keeper, $5.00 for his work
in bringing the horses back to the pound, also $2.00 for venting
the brands.
Mr. Schmelke moved that the report of the Committee
be accept�d, and that payments to Mrs. Lester Gibson 060.00)
and to Mr 6. Chas. H. Morse 010.00), and to G. V. Cranston ($7.00)
be authorized. Carried.
First, second and third readings were given to
By -Law No. 66 (L By -Law to provide for payment of grants in
1946 to charitable institutions).
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Moved by Mr. Petersen that By-Law No. 66 be given
first reading. Carried.
I Moved by 11r. Campbell that By -Law No. 66 be given
second reading. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Ohlhauser that By -Law No. 66 be now
given third reading and finally passed. Carried.
COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 13th. 1947
Page 6.
First and Second readings were given to By -Law No. 67
(A By -Law to provide for the compromise of payment of arrears of
taxes on NW- 5- 30- 24 -4).
Mr. Schmaltz moved that first reading be given to
By -Law Noi. 67. Carried.
Mr. Petersen moved that second reading be given to
By -Law No. 67. Carried.
First and Second readings were given to By -Law No. 68
(A Bye- Law'to provide for the payment of Arrears of Taxes in
Instalmenks . )
Moved by Mr. Campbell that first reading of By -Law
No. 68 be :approved. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Schmelke that second reading of By -Law
No. 68 be approved. Carried.
Mr. John G. 11mbrite, :Meld Supervisor, interviewed the
Council aid gave a report of his work in 1946. The report
showed that the following work had been done in 1946.
1. 680 farms were visited.
2. Weed Control.
3. Bait - mixing station operated at Carbon.
4. Grain Plots.
5, Junior Graid Clubs,
6. Soil Erosion.
7. Articles in local papers written by Supervisor.
8. Meetings with Boards of Trade.
9. Fields days and demonstrations.
Mr. Schmaltz moved that the report of the Field
Supervisor be accepted. Carried.
A representative of the Cruikshank Road Machinery Co.
interviewed the Council.
Mr. G. G. King, A st. Secretary - Treasurer, submiited
the pay - sheets for the consideration of the Council. It was
moved by Mr. Schmaltz that the pay - sheets which have been
approved by the Councillor concerned, be paid. Carried.
Mr. Petersen moved that Mr. King be instructed to
.order a supply of "Machine Repair Reports ".
Carried.
Moved by Lfr. Schmaltz that Council do now adjourn.
Time. 6.30 p.m.
Reeve
Secretary -
Treasurer.