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The Annual meeting of the Ratepayers of the Municipal District
of Kneehill o thewafternoontofhMonday Community Marche6th ,a Centre in
Three Hills 1967
Mr R W Brown, Reeve, called the meeting to order at 1 00 P M
and asked for nominations for a Chairman for the meeting. Mr
Elmer Currie nominated Mr Russell Snell. There was a call for
further nominations,but no others were received Mr Thurn moved
that nominations cease, seconded by Mr H Davis Carried Mr
Snell was declared elected Chairman and then took charge of the
meeting Mr Snell then called for nominations for a Secretary of
the meeting Mr G Berdahl nominated Mr G. King Mr H Ottosen
moved that n minations cease, seconded by Mr Wm Gore Carried
The minutes of the Annual Meeting of March 7th, 1966 were read
by Mr G Ki g The adoption of the minutes was moved by Mr Tom
Ferguson and seconded by Mr Ed Maerz Carried
Reeve Brown read a letter dated January 23rd, 1967 from the
Provincial D partment of Municipal Affairs advising that no Municipal
inspection of the office had been made in 1966, but that an in-
spection would be made as early as possible in 1967
A propo ed Agenda for this meeting was then presented and
adopted on m pion of Mr Bud Boake and seconded by Mr Wm. Gore and
carried. Co y is included with these minutes
Reeve Brown introduced the members of the Council and staff and
including thO Assessor, Agricultural Fieldman and his assistant and
Mr Dan Peters, District Agriculturist
The Secretary-Treasurer, Mr G King, then outlined the 1966
Auditor's Financial Statement with particular reference to revenue
and expenditures, assets and liabilities, tax collections and millrates,
public works expenditures and capital expenditures, and remuneration
of Councillors A separate report was given in regard to the Grant -
ville water and sewer system with the explanation in brief that it
was a local project for the particular area, that the amount of
principal to be repai ;i is $50,280.00, and that the project is self-
liquidating
A few q estions in the various sections were asked and answered
to the satis action of the meeting
Reeve B own gave a report of the Regional Road Study and an
outline of t e costs involved in connection with it Mr. H Isaac
asked about Fire Fighting unit for the Carbon area and was advised
that information is available if the district is interested in
proceeding with same
The Chairman opened the whole Statement for questions and a few
others were hen asked and answered, particularly with reference to
the Home Own is Discount and the application of the money received
Mr. Kelm mov d the adoption of the Financial Statement, seconded by
Mr H Isaac Carried
Reeve B own then read the Reeve's report for the year 1966 as
per copy with the minutes Mr Donald Dau moved the adoption of
this report, seconded by Mr Norman King Some questions were asked
of the Reeve in connection with the report, including
1 asks g for his opinion of the County system - he stated
that he felt the ratepayers should be giving this some thought
2 asking why he supported the assessment of all buildings - he
replied that this would be for equalization purposes and to get fair
taxation froin such places as poultry farms, hog farms, etc
3 another asked what Council is doing in regard to the publicity
particularly from Calgary, in regard to taxation of urban areas as
compared wit rural areas The meeting was advised that the information
as contained on Page 3 of the Reeve's report has been sent to the
Calgary Cham er of Commerce and the Mayor of Calgary
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The motion to adopt the Reeve's report was then voted on and
carried. I
Mr Gordon Park, Agricultural Fieldman, read his 1966 report
as per copy which was printed with the Auditor's Statement Mr
Wm Gore moved the adoption of the report, seconded by Mr Robert
Kerns. Some questions concerning it were asked, including the cost
for tree planting to the farmers where all of the work is done by
Municipal employees machinery and the answer was that there is no
cost to the farmer Mr. Gordon Park also advised that he and the
District Agriculturist are willing to meet with any group at any
time by arrarlgement for discussion of matters of interest. Motion
to adopt the report was then voted on and carried
Mr Dan Peters, District Agriculturist, gave a verbal resume
of his activities in this District since his appointment last summer.
He referred to meetings which have already been held but stressed
that people Ehould now be looking to the future and urged support for
other activities which are to follow, including the 4 H public
speaking fin is which are to be held at Three Hills this Friday,
and a chemic 1 school which is to be held in Acme on March 23rd He
stated that letter facilities have been provided in the Municipal
office, and le hopes that increased services will result He also
stated that e District Home Economist may be located at Three Hills
if the Provincial Government can hire a suitable person to put in
that positior Mr Russell Snell thanked Mr Peters and stated that
this Distric is very fortunate to have a District Agriculturist
located here.
Councillor Ralph Loosmore gave a verbal report in regard to the
Auxiliary Ho pital located at Didsbury and stated that it is almost
full all of the time He then referred to the need for more
Nursing HomeE and stated that these are being built in the cities
by private c pital but no one is interested in going out to smaller
centres to invest money in Nursing Homes This Municipal Council
and the Auxiliary Hospital are endeavoring to get permission to have
Nursing Homef built as additions to active hospitals The adoption
of this repo it was moved by Mr O.Lukey and seconded by Mr Joe
Kubinec. Ca ried
Mr G King, as Recording Secretary Treasurer of Golden Hills
Lodge, gave a general report of that Lodge and of its Revenue and
Expenditures The total requisition of the Lodge in 1966 was $10,000.00
but it is anticipated that this may be less in 1967 as the Board was
successful i getting the Provincial Government to repay the sum of
$5,715 00 w ch had been spent for heating changeovers In reply
to questions he advised that residents will be accepted from other
areas as long as there is ample accomodation and he also advised that
there is no fixed age limit Adoption of the report was moved by Mr
Harvey Olsen seconded by Mr Hugh Isaac Carried.
Reeve B own then introduced visiting officials as follows
From the Throe Hills School Division - Chairman, Mr G. Berdahl,
Trustees, Da ,Anderson and Hanson, Secretary- Treasurer, Mr. Poland
From the Auxiliary Hospital Board, Mr Art Webb of Three Hills.
From the Dr Keller Municipal Hospital District, Mrs. Myrtle Roberts
From the County of Mountain View - Councillor Fred Metz and Secretary -
Treasurer, F Dawley
From the M.D. of Starland, Councillors Waters and Bagley
These were welcomed to the meeting. The meeting was also advised
that some Councillors from this District had attended Annual Meetings
at M D of S arland and the M.D. of Mountain View
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The meeting was then opened for general questions and discussions
on any matters of Municipal interest
A brief Isummary of the questions and replies follow
Mrs Roberts - Is Council giving any thought to garbage disposal
as it affect both urban and rural areas Reeve Brown replied that
something has been done in most areas and Council is co- operating
with the Towns and Villages but he realized that facilities are
inadequate.
Charges regarding fire calls - reply - no charge within the
taxed area, 25 00 per call if the call is outside the area, but
if the property owner also has pro erty within the taxed area, other
calls entirely outside the area - $100 00 per call The boundaries
of the two aileas were also outlined briefly
Mr. Tom Ferguson - why does Assessor not look up the owner
when he is r -assessing where parcels have been appealed? - Mr Geo.
Park, assess r, advised that he had called at the house but no one
was home S me reduction had been granted and no further appeal
had been madE to the Alberta Assessment Appeal Board so he had
considered t e decision was satisfactory
Mr. G Eerdahl stated there was some concern in the southeast
corner of thE Municipality about Council's decision to have one
main road cr w. Reeve Brown replied that the change in policy is to
one main gracing crew and a smaller patch crew on a trial basis -
there will bE no cook cars and slightly shorter working hours In
reply to a f rther question by Mr Don Buyer, the meeting was advised
that the Courcil minutes state that the trial will be on a one year
basis and th t it will be up to Council to judge results and make
plans for future years. Reeve Brown also referred to the new arrange-
ments regarcUng one general superintendant and a grade foreman
Mrs. Gore asked about the responsibility for the expense for a
fire call if the call is placed by someone other than the owner
Municipal by law No 511 was referred to and stated that the call
can be eharg d against the property except in case of a false alarm
Mrs. Myrtle Roberts stated that she was willing to answer any
questions in respect to the Drumheller Municipal Hospital District
No questions were asked during the meeting so it was left for private
questions to her
Mr 0 ukey asked if $101000 00 would be again allotted in
1967 for rec eation purposes He was advised there is no budget
at this stag Reeve Brown stated that he supported the idea.
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harlton presented and moved the following resolution
coyote population is being rapidly depleted for the
s by use of 1080 baits and by hunters using motor
les, and whereas this is leading to a rapid increase
tion of gophers, mice and rabbits, therefore be it
the use of 1080 baits be discontinued in the M D of
.e motion was seconded by Mr J Klassen Considerable
,ok place on this motion with particular reference to
:i -Doos or similar equipment The resolution was re -read
and declared carried
;aac asked what stand Council has taken in regard to
,ion Reeve Brown stated that they expect to have a
whole area and that a proposed agreement and by -law
Xted but not carried yet by Council He further out -
•centages required to carry the vote. Mr R Kerns
)w who dreamed up the percentages referred to and was
this was by Provincial legislation
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as asked what guarantee the Company gives in respect
ssion and was advised that it promises to use its
Mr 0 ukey moved that this meeting recommend that Council
provide for n amount equal to a levy of one mill for recreation
purposes in 967, seconded by Mr Bates Previous grants were out-
lined and ru es and regulations regarding same were discussed
briefly Th motion was voted on and declared lost.
Mr. Elm r Currie asked if it was legal for a local community
organization to solicit donations He was advised that this was
not municipa business but that some advance permission is required
if the donat ons are to be claimed for income tax deductions
Mr Nornan King asked how the members of the Agricultural
Service Board are chosen and he was advised they are appointed by
Council with the exception of the D A who is automatically named
by the Department of Agriculture.
Mr Larry Edwards brought up the matter of water injection and
the proposed infection of oilwells in the area southeast of Three
Hills Mr G King advised that Council has no definite control over
this Mr L osmore outlined what Council has done so far in
meeting with representatives, etc Mr Russell Snell added some
information in this regard Mr Larry Edwards moved that this
meeting ask Council to again protest the water injection scheme to
the Water Resources Branch and to the Premier and to the Ministers
of the Cabinet whose Departments are affected, seconded by Mr Geo
Kopulos. Full discussion followed. The motion was voted on and
carried
Mr. Foster Boles moved that the Municipal District approach
Hon Gordon laylor and request that he institute greater safety
measures at the Langdon Corner at the junction of Highways #1 and
#9, seconded by Mrs Jasman Mr H Olsen moved that the motion be
amended to include the junctions of Highway #9 and #21 and the
junctions of Highways #1 and #21 The amendment was seconded by Mr
A Maerz T e amendment was voted an and carried, and the motion as
amended was hen voted on and also carried
Mr Art ur Maerz asked about the possibility of getting flashing
lights at the C.N R crossing at the northwest edge of
Three Hills The Secretary advised that this had been discussed
previously b t the Municipal Council had refused to share in the
expense so nc definite action had been taken Mr Maerz then moved
that this meeting urge the Council to put pressure on the proper
authorities to get flashing warning lights at the said C N R
crossing, seconded by Mr Koch Reeve Brown stated that the Council
felt there were a lot of other locations that would have to be
treated simi rly and doing all of the main ones might be very
expensive trief other discussion followed The motion was then
voted on and Kleclared carried
Mr M Carlton then asked about the reduction promised in mill
rates if the discount was taken off as had been done in 1966 The
minutes of the 1966 Annual Meeting were read and he was advised that
if a discount had been allowed, the 1966 taxes would have been
akq,L `,.1.3zately 4 mills higher
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•osky asked if anything was being done about requiring
lotives carry flashing lights Mr. Brown explained
)eing followed up through the Councillor's Association
>vinces and that some action is being taken
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Mr Walt r Anderson moved a hearty vote of thanks to the
Council and M lcipal staff for their work during the past year.
Carried with aandclap
Mr. G B rdahl moved a vote of thanks to Mr Russell Snell
for the compe ant, fair way in which he had acted as Chairman
of this AnnuaL Meeting Carried with a hearty handclap
Mr Bud Boake moved that the meeting adjourn Carried
Time of adjournment 4 45 P•M
Approxi to attendance 200
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filar meeting of the Council of the M D of
.8 was held at the Municipal office, Three
lay, March 6, 1967, commencing at 9 00 A M.
ors present
Church
Poole
Brown
Peters
h Loosmore
Schmelke
Campbell
were
Ann
Div
1
Div.2
Div
3 (Reeve)
Div
4
Div
5
Div
6
Div
7
King, Secretary- Treasurer, was present and
minutes
Dau, representative
on, was also present
of the Three Hills
throughout the meeting
Mr Ral h Brown gave a brief verbal report of the reports
Annual Meeti g of the County of Mountain View which he & of Ann
Mr George Park had attended Mr A.H.Church and Mr C W. meetings
Poole gave a brief report of the Annual Meeting of the
M D. of Star and which they had attended
It was agreed that the Secretary - Treasurer contact District
the County o Red Deer for a copy of the history of the histories
Hays Municip lity and also contact the M D of Starland
for a histor of their District which has been prepared
recently
Mr. Pet rs, as member of the Shop Committee, advised Shop
that Mr Poo e, Ted Paquette and he had been to Innisfail Comm
regarding th DW15 and the Hyster packer He gave some report
informatiox egarding assembling the unit and suggested it
might be adv sable to assemble the unit in our shop if
the purchase is made. This was tabled until other bids
are in the f llowing week.
The
Ann
al Meeting of the
Ratepayers of the Municipal
Agenda -
District
was
to be held in the
afternoon so an Agenda was
Annual
drafted
by C
until, and Secretary-
Treasurer
Meeting
Mr
Pet
rs moved that the
Agenda be presented to the
Annual Meeting
for approval as
per copy with these minutes
Carried
Mr
Poo
e moved that all
poundkeepers of this Distr.ct
poundkeep
for the
year
1966 be paid $25
00 each Carried.
-ers
At 10 0
discussion o
Interested r
Gec a°ge Kopul
cussion took
the general
vised that t
development
Municipality
that farmer'
tected as al
namely Mr C
Mr Peter Ba
actual prote
were thanked
vised that s
previous tim
The ratepaye
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A M the meeting was opened for a �?ublic
the Municipal Development By -Law. #524 Mun Dev.
itepayers present were Carl and John Hugo, #524
>s and Lawrence Vasselin A general dis-
place regarding the purpose of the by -law and
terms within it and those present were ad-
ie purpose was basically to have orderly
zntil such time as a general plan for the whole
can be evolved. They were further advised
rights and privileges would be well pro-
. members to the committee are farmers,
Liff Poole, Mr S Schmelke, Mr Donald Dau,
erg and Mr Walter Anderson There were no
Sts in regard to the by -law Those present
for showing an interest Council was ad-
)me others had also inspected the by -law at
;s but had not made any protest or submission
^s named then thanked Council and left the
ether business was proceeded with
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c Peters advised Council that his proposed
SW- 6- 32 -24 -4 to Mr. Brian Tetz is not bEing Fm Pur
th and he asked that Council hold back the Bd.
in regard to the loan under the Alberta Farm SW- 6 -32 -24
rd. This was agreed to without motion
r from the A A M D was read regarding tires,
h a copy of a letter from Goodrich Company
moved that this be referred back to the A A
t the said Association be advised that Good -
the opportunity of bidding to the Association
ply. Carried
Bert Vetter met with Council and submitted a
r of $700 for the purchase of the dwelling
on Lots 13, 14, Blk 3, Plan 5521EG, Sunnyslope
.e Davidson horse) Council was advised that
rity to sell this house under the proceedings
ecovery Act, but that the former owner, Mrs
arn, considered that the house was worth con -
re than this some time ago when she had been
The amount of taxes owing, including penalty
$1,029 58
,rge Park, Assessor, was invited into the
;ive some information regarding the dwelling
hat it is about 1056 sq.ft and the dwelling L
at $1040 with the Lot at $20 This was dis-
.tely by Council
ale moved that this be tabled and further in-
Irior to the council meeting on March 13th
and Mr Vetter then left the meeting
Mr Pe ers moved that this meeting do now adjourn
until 9 00 M. on Friday, March 10th, 1967 Carried.
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Time o4 adjournment 11 45 A.M.
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tires
R.Vetter
purchase
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Adjourn