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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-03-31 Council Minutes1 .2 3. q15 X46. 47. ,r $ �r 9 10. X11 X12. -V- 13 . X14 15 16. x17 r 18 '� 19 ,X, 20. X21. X22 'X 23 X24 t 25. .� 26 . 27 28. 29 30 X31 x� 3 2 33 34 35. J7 JC39 AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 31/69 (continued from March 10/69) At 1 30 P M - Dan Berreth may meet Council At 1 30 P M - road superintendent T Paquette gravel foreman - Joe Dobler At 2 P M - TAX SALE - set reserve bids, etc. prior to this. C. N. R. - raising line Grainger SW - road approaches, etc C N R - Twining trackage to be retired Office of Fire Comm. - fire losses to Dec. 31/68 if - Underwriters Listing of fire truck Federated Co -ops Ltd - fertilizer at Sunnyslope Three Hills S. D. - minutes of Mar 12/69 ; �- Reports of adjoining Annua' Meetings of Municipalities Three Hills Municipal Library - M. D. Books G King - report of Sec. -Treas meeting in Red Deer Alta. Mun Financing Corp. - auditor?s statements Report from our Mun Planning Comm. - Mar 19th , Appointment of member(s) to Mun Planning Comm �a C. R. P C - Country Residential Survey, Proposed Regional Plan, report of meeting Mar. 28th -Sec - Treas., C R P C - minutes of Subdiv Comm Feb. 28th, and of regular meeting Mar 7th Recreational Reports Town of Trochu Village of Acme -'Village of Linden Huxley Y Hesketh �Allingham 'Arthurville "amble Three Hills Recreation Board - office for Area Recreation Consultant /. Three Hills Hospital - 1968 financial statements Drumheller General Hospital - V? - letter re requisition, etc. Auxiliary Hospital, Didsbury - minutes of Jan. 16/68 - 1968 annual returns Peacetime Disaster Mutual Aid Agreement Jubilee Insurance. -- truck insurance policy Councillor policy reports of coverage re councillors, etc. - insurance circulars St John Ambulance - reports re First Aid Classes Road ban report - Trochu East Mr R Ratzlaff, M L A - Linden to #21 road, Coaehways Pioneer Machinery - quote re distributor truck Can. Transport Comm - C.P.R. CRossing in EJ- 13-.29 -23 -4 Applications for employment Henry Falk, Robert Nakaska,-- Dale P Knievel, Keith J Smith, Transfer- Dwayne Smith Canadian Utilities Ltd - offer re old shop & lots Bridge Branch - culvert W/NW- 4- 30 -25 -4 - profile Timac Tire Sales - special on grader tires, circular R Snell - requests road widened at top of hill south of V Rempfers - W/SW- 10- 30 -23 -4 Plans for road tours, discussion of 1969 road program, etc. Sve cze I'qF&A !li N COUNCIL MEETING Mar 31,1969 (cont'd from Mar 10/69) Page 16 The Council meeting that had adjourned from March 10,x,969 was reconvened at the Municipal office, Three Hills on 14onday, March 31st/69 at 9 00 A M Mr. Georges Lemay, Councillor of Div-7, was present for G.Lemay a portion only of this meeting as recorded in these minutes, all other Councillors were present throughout the meeting Mr G.G. King, as Sec. - Treas was present and recorded G.Ki.ng the minutes A letter of March 14th/69 from the C.N.R. was read to Council advising that the C N R. plans to lift its lines approximately 3 inches with new ballast from the Grainger location southwest out of our Municipality. This asked if the M D would do the work required for the grade approaches or if they preferred that private contractors be hired. Mr Peters moved that the C.N.R, be advised to hire private contractors for the work involved. Carried Mr. Ferguson moved that Council advise the C N R. that it has no objection to the retirement of certain trackage at Twining as proposed by the C N R in their letter of March 18/69 and Plan No.234 -R. Carried A report from the office of the Fire Commissioner was reach in respect to fire lasses in the period ending Dec-31 1908 This was discussed briefly. Mr Poole moved that thiq information be filed. Carried C.N.P.. C N R Y Report of Fire Comps A letter of Mr. R Eeland, Office of the Fire Commissioner, Tests dated March 18-:,h/69, was read advising that the Underwriters Labqratories of Canada would be prepared to conduct performance used tests on equipment for fire fighting mounted on a used chassis chassis but that the unit would not be labelled. This testing could R.F.P. bedgne only if facilities are available I4r Church moved that this information be filed and referred to the Committee dealing with the Linden -Acme rural fire truck. Carried. Federated Co- Operatives Ltd. request Councilts permission Fert.- to operate a temporary unloading site at Sunnyslope in re- ?Slone spect to anhydrous ammonia fertilizer - plans and details were submitted. Mr Peters moved that this be approved, subject to the required approvals of the Provincial Fire Commissioner and the Board of Transport Commissioners Carried Councillor George Lemay came into the meeting at this G Lemay timg, (approx. 9.40 A 14 ) Verbal reports of the Annual Meetings of neighboring Reports municipalities were given by those who had attended as �; re Annual fol ows• meetings M D of Starland - Mr T Ferguson and G King County of Mountain View - Mr T Ferguson County of Wheatl.mLd - Mr. Ralph Brown & Mr C Poole M.D. of Rockyview - Mr. Ralph Brown and Mr.0 Poole County of Red Deer - Mr Dunc Peters and Mr.S.Schmelke In each of those reports mention was made of the main topics discussed at the meeting and of some of the problems encountered in the other areas. Some good ideas had also been obtained by the delegates. See Page 17 COUNCIL MEETING Mar 31/69 Page 17 Mr Ferguson moved that the above reports be accepted - carried Mr. George Park, Essessor, met with Council and each Councillor was given a report of the properties to be offered at Tax Sale this afternoon together with the re- commendations of the Assessor as to the values Mr Ferguson moved that the following arrangements be made for the flax Sale to be held this afternoon, Clerk - Mr G G King Auctioneer - Mr. H 3 Hanson That reserve bids be set as per the following. - LOCATION RESERVE BID Arrange- ments re Tax Sale L.19 -24, Blk 5 Swalwell $5.00 each Pt.L 61 All L.7 Blk 5, Swalwell $20. + $1,000, L 45,46, Blk 4 Swalwell $10 + $150. L.39 -43, Blk-4 Swalwell $30. + $11000. N2 L 10, Blk 3, Swalwell $10. L 20, Blk.2, Huxley $10 + $30, L 9 & 11, Blk 8 Sunnyslope $10 L.10, Blk 8, Sunnyslope $10 + $10 Motion carried Mr Ralph Brown reported that Allied Chemical is holding Seminar a Se inar on Calcium Chloride at the Calgary Inn on Monday, Allied April 7th at 5.30 p m It was agreed that all Councillors Chemical and Sec. - Treas, attend if free to do so April 7th Mr George Park advised that the Assessors' Convention Assessors? is to be held in Medicine Hat on April 9th,10th and 11th, Convention Mr Church moved that the Assessor be authorized to attend, Carried Mr Park then left the meeting. Minutes of the Three Hills School Division meeting of Minutes of Margo 12th/69 were briefly referred to Council and reference 3 Hills was also made to the report regarding the new salary schedule S D as received from there. Some discussion followed Mr. Schmplke moved that this information be filed. Carried. A letter from the Sec. - Treas. of the Three Hills Municipal History Library stated that they wished to purchase one copy of our book - M D, of Kneehill Book and asked if the Municipal District Library would donate another copy. Considerable discussion followed Mr Lemay moved that one copy of the M.D. of Kneehill book be donated to the Three Hills Municipal library and one copy to the Trochu library Carried Mr. Georges Lemay left the meeting at this time (apprOx G Lemay 11.30 a.m ) He advised thatad a call from home which re- quired his attention Mr G King gave each Councillor a copy of the report of the meeting which he and Mr. Hanson had attended in the offipe of the County of Red Deer on Mamds.cx March 21st last, About 15 Secretary - Treasurers and assistants had met with'Mr. Bruce Ramsey of the Department of Municipal Affairs and many items of Municipal interest had been discussed Mr Church moved acceptance of this report Carried. See Page 18 J� Report re) Sec meeting - Red Deer i FORM 149-? SPECIAL U IC it i Surru F COUNCIL MEETING Mar.31 /69 Page 18 r ]Counc l was advised that representatives had been i.nv�ted tolthe Official Opening of the new office of the County of Flagstaff in Sedgewick on Thursday, April 24th Mr frown noved that the Sec.-Treas. and any Councillor who wishes to go be named as delegate. Carried. The meeting adjourned for dinner from 12.00 noon to 1.00 p m j April 24th dinner The A ditor4s Statements in regard to the Alberta A1ta.1,4un. Municipal inancing Corporation were very briefly referred V Fin Corp to Council Mr. Peters moved that this be filed Carried. The r port from our 1unicipal Planning Commission meeting wh ch had been called for March 19th was discussed briefly t was noted that a quorum had not been present so officia ly business could not be transacted However, records we e kept of the discussions Mr. Schmelke moved that this eport be accepted and filed. Carried Each Councillor was given a copy of the booklets received f om the Calgary Regional Planning Commission in regard to the County Residential Survey and the Proposed Regional Plan Mr G King reported verbally on the meeting wh ch he and the Secretary - Treasurers of the M DQs of Rockyvi w and Foothills had attended with Mr R Smith, Director, n Calgary on March 28th A letter of March 28th from the M D of Rockyview invited Council members to a joint meet ng at its office on Monday, April 7th, commencing at 9:30 A.I. for a discussion of the information from the Calgary Re ional Planning Commission. 14r. Peters moved that all C uncillors and Secretary - Treasurer attend this meeting on April 7th Carried It wab agreed that appointment of a new Member to our local Planning Commission be tabled until after the meeting in Calgary referred to above. Minutes of the C R P C were referred to in regard to a subdivision committee meeting of Feb.28th and its regular meeting of March 7th. lir Peters moved that these be filed Carried. Mr Peters, as member of the Shop Committee, reported briefly on the following and other items• 1 The payloader is being repaired at the Wimborne Shop, Some bolts had come loose in the transmission but the damage is not considered to be great 2. An exchange motor has been put in the Ford F -700 gravel truck which might be used as a fire truck 3 Tha Wagner at Three Hills had been repaired in our own shop a out January 7th with sleeves, ball bearings,etc. - total co 3t of parts was about $684 00. After 300 hours of operati n, the motor went out and repair costs are approx. $5,000 N definite cause is known. Mr. Council. The n meeting an considerab garding pa d Paquette and Mr Joe Dobler, foremen, met with :w *`'ruck insurance policy was refereed to the i it was noted that the premiums had been reduced .y The Sec - Treas. was directed to inquire re- ;senger coverage in all vehicles and also in See Page 19 L A �; Mun Pte. Comm. meeting V booklets C. R P C. Etc. V Report re Shop Comm Foremen truck Ins. N rm COUNCIL ME TING Mar-31/69 Page 19 regard to kull coverage of equipment with the fire trucks The Council meeting adjourned from 2 00 p.m until Tax 2.10 p m during the time of the Tax Sale A separate sheet Sale included with these minutes gives the report of that Tax Sale. The r port from St. John9s Ambulance advised that St Johnis Trevor Murray did not complete the First Aid Course and Ambulance therefore iid not receive an award Mr T Paquette failed course also to re eive an award. Mr. A.R Sommerville successfully passed the test and his certificate is at hand Mr Schmelke moved that the Certificate be given to Dir (Sandy) A.R. Somnie�ville and that he be given congratulations in this regard. Carried The Road committee re;;orted that a road ban had been Road placed on the road from Trochu east to the river effective Ban as from 12 00 noon Monday, March 24th/69 - half gross loads Trochu only are permitted :r. Ferguson moved that this report east be accepted and the roar: ban approved by Council Carried. Co^r'snondence from and to Coachway System and Mr. Ray Linden Ratzlaff, M L A were read to Council in regard to the road east from Linden to Hwy. #21 Some concern had been expressed road by them in regard to the suitability of this road as a bus route. Replies advised that Council expected the road to be in reasonable condition throughout this year as no major work was anticipated on it Mr Church moved that this information be accept. ^d and filed. Carried C-uot of Pionee.~7 �tachine.ry for a distributor truck at Pioneer a price of $11,300 was read to Council. Council plans were Machinery not definite in regard to road surfacing this year. Mr. dis truck Peters mo -ved that this information be therefore filed Carried. A letter from the Railway Transport Committee advised C.P.R. that the P R. crossing in the east half of 13- 29 -23 -4 crossing has a cro sing width of only 189 while the road surface on 13 -29 -23 the approaches has a width of 229 It stated that the planked surface should have a width of 269 measured at right angles to the centre line of the road Cost of extending the plan.l£ing would be by the Municipal District and of maintaining same by the C.P R Mr Church moved that this be approved Carr-*_ed Applications for employment were read as received from Appl• for Henry Falk, Robert Nakaska, Dale P. Knievel, Keith J. Smith, work and E. Ja zen Also read was a request from Dwayne Smith for a transfer to the main road crew Mr Peters moved that these be filed for the time being Carried An o to the to Three Hil cusston f be advise $10,000.0 accepted Coun Red Deer regard to Brown mov a letter Carried 9 FORM 149-P SPECIAL UNIC" L 5 "' T fer from Canadian Utilities was read in respect Can.Ut. lots and the 'clock building on Railway Ave. in offer re s The offer was for $8,000 cash Some dis- shop site llowed Mr. Schmelke moved that Canadian Utilities that Council will accept a cash payment of ' in full for the said property if the offer is ithin 30 days. Carried it was advisee: that the District Engineer from Profile re as submitted a profile to the Bridge Branch in 4-30 -25 -4 the culvert proposed for W/N 1.1- 4- 30 -25 -4 Mr. Dis Eng d that this information be accepted and that f thanks be sent to the District Engineer. See Page 20 11 FORM 149—P SPECIAL U I I L UPPLI s COUNCIL MEETING Mar 31/69 Page 20 Circulars from Timac Fire Sales Ltd were read with Timac Tires particular reference to a special price on new grader tires prices Of particular interest was 1400 :: 24 -12 ply nylon grader tires at $169 00 Some discussion followed Mr Church moved that this be referred to Mr Ted Paquette for further study Carried Council was advised that Mr Russell Snell had suggested inspect that the r ad be widened at the top of the hill south of road at V Romp s, being W/S1- 10- 30 -23 -4. Mr. Peters moved that '10 -30 -23 this be in petted on road tours Carried Council agreed to meet with a Council committee from Rd Comm. the County of Red Deer at 10.00 A M tomorrow to discuss from Red road in th Wimborne area, the said meeting to be at the Deer re location o the junction of the Wimborne north and Innisfail Wimborne roads Th y further agreed that the Council would then con- north tinue withla road tour as time permitter during the day Mr Peters moved that the proposed auction sale of Auction surplus Municipal equipment,etc. be postponed from April sale 11th to Saturday, April 19th at 1 30 p m as the areas Ir April 19th around the shops,etc. are too muddy at this time Carried. Council was advised that some officials of the Provin- Dept of cial Department of Highways, including Mr Earl Danchuk, Hwys. wish to make a further brief inspection of the proposed inspection road down the river hill east of the Pope Lease road. It river was agree that the Load Ccmmittee meet with this delegation hill when it co es down to inspect the sites. Later advice was that is would be at noon on Wednesday, April 9th. Some disc ssion also took place with Councillors expressing the hope that the Provincial Department of Highways would stand the full cost of the project and arrange for same to be done. Mr lom Ferguson advised that the Three Hills School 3 Hills Division las now agreeC to sell its used repair van or bus S D to our Co ncil at a price of not less than $600 nor greater repairvan than $800 Information received from their mechanic, Mr. offer Doug Prow e, was given in regard to the condition of the van,etc Mr Ferguson then moved that this District offer V the School Division $650 00 cash for this vehicle. Carried. Mr oe Dobler asked how much gravel should be put into gravel certain stockpiles and the following were agreed upon with- S/P out motion. Thre Bills west 2 merles 4,000 cu yds Brie zke 6, 000 s' vv Wald 4, 000 Wimb me 4,000 se I•�r Oobler advised that Mr Ken Kraft has advised him K Kraft that he i leaving; our employment about April 18th to take up farming but has asked to be kept on our list as a spare driver after that Hr Ted Paquette reported on the progress being made in the moving and erecting of the metal shed and extension of same. The matter of insulation was referred to the Shop Committee Mr, Ted Paquette and ,doe Dobler then left the meeting. Foremen V left See Page 21 J �` Ra ,- Y 1 FORM 149-P SPECIAL i MUNICIIAL SU111111 A del hill .^death Council Mr. Jim Bi Five other namely, Mr and F Cod Mr B the Februa members we asked Coun Mr. Jim Bi each Counc statistics a petition for the We perhaps 20 is for a v the Morrin advertised for the Ce estimated required f money woul at the sta balance at that Hamle have to be that there of four Mu The was refe asking t followed Mr the whole at this t COUNCIL MEETING Mar.31 /69 Page 21 :gatson of 17 ratepayers representing the Knee -- Delegation 'r 1`Todif3.cation Association then met with Weather Modif 'his delegation was headed by 14r Bud Boake and ;hop A list of the others attending is on record. ratepayers sat in on the meeting at this time, Wm Kilgour, �lf Kostrosky, M aund, G.Ward ake, on behalf of the Association, referred to y meeting with the Council and stated that the e not satisfied with Council7s decision and they it to hear some further details as prepared by hop Mr Bishop read a circular with a copy to llor referring to increased yields and other in the area The group also presented to Council stating there were about 220 names on it asking ther Modification in 1969, but they agreed that names were outside of the area. Their proposal to for the area of the Municipal District from road south. They further stated that they had for bids for the work of Weather Modification tral Alberta area Mr Boake stated that they here were 900 eligible voters, that the money om the M D of Kneehill would be $50,000 The likely be asked for in installments with some t, some midway through the project and the the end of the project. He Further suggested s not be included; some consideration would given in regard to small holdings They stated would be no project unless at least three out icipalities participated evious decision of Council at its February meeting d to but the delegation still stated they were privilege of a vote. Considerable discussion ers moved that this be tabled for discussion by uncil Carried (Mr G. Leraay was not present The delegation thanked Council and they and the other ratepayers then left the meeting Mr leters moved that the opposition_ group in regard to Weathex Modification be invited to meet with Council at 4.00 p m ow, Tuesday, April 1st, 1969, if the full Council c n be here Carried Mr I Code and others were notified of this motion The inutes of February 10th/69 were read in regard to the motio as passed by Council on that date with regard to Weather Modification v Delegation left Meeting April ist V Recreation 1968 Financial Recreation reports anc reports of reports activitie were read to Council as received from the following' Town of Trochu, Village of Acme, Village of Linden, Huxley, H sketh, Allingham, Arthurville, Gamble, Sarcee Butte and Ghost Fine Brie that these discussion followed. Mr. Ferguson then moved be accepted and firmed Carried. See Page 22 ,,. 1%W' X__ F FORM 149-P SPECIAL i' MU NIC I. AI SUPPLIES J Copy Hills: Recr Youth, was Consultant Church mov and filed. COUNCIL MEETING Mar 31/69 Page 22 f a letter of I•iarch l7th/69 from the Three Letter re ation Board tc the Provincial Department of Area Consult - read to Council which asked thlat the new Area ant - for Recreation be located at Three Hills Mr. Recreation d that this be accepted as information Carried %�ounc'1 was advised that 1968 Financial Statements fin /st from the Three Bills Iospital are available at our office 3 Hills Mr. Peters moved that these be filed Carried Hose Infor ation from the Drumheller General Hospital gave Drum Gen. its 1968 Financial statements and also sent a letter regard- Hosp.- ing the requisition in ?96q. Details of the requisition Fin St were not available. sir Church moved that this be filed was ordered but that appropriate answers be sent. Carried. Correspondence from the Auxiliary Hospital, Jidsbury Aux.Hosp. was mead and referred to in regard to its minutes'of Jan. attend 16thf68 and its 1968 Annual return Mr Sc. -melke moved that these be accepted art"' filed Carried. A pro sed Peacetime Disaster Mutual Aid Agreement Peacetime was referred to Council in connection with an Agreement Disaster for aid in Municipalities in this area I.I.r Poole moved Agreement that the Agreement be a ,-,roved by Council and that the Reeve and Sec - Treas. be authorized to sign same on behalf of this Dis riot Carried nfor tion from Jubilee Insurance was referred to Jub Ins Council in regard to t.ne Councillor ?s policy and insurance Councillors circulars Each Councillor was given a copy of the report Policies on the coverage which they have through the District Mr Brawn moved that a letter be sent to Jubilee Insurance inquiring r garding any additional premium for coverage known as pe sonal injury, and alsoth -it information be cbtai"ned re ardinE increasing liabilities to $1,000,000.00 from the pr sent $500,000. Carried Brief verbal reports were given of the meeting of the Reports A.A.M.D ounties which was held in Edmonton on March 27th A ii. IM.D. Some information was given in regard to the legislation but meeting much of the new proposed legislation had not been presented The to the Legi lature at that time so was not available. This attend was ordered filed and the County of Mountain. Notice was read to Council that the meeting of the Central Central Alb rta Association of Municipal Districts will be A A14 D held at Did bury on Monday, April 21st commencing at 12.00 meeting noon The ecretary- Treasurer and all Councillors who can April 21st attend are authorized to do so, and the County of Mountain. View is to e advised that 6 or 7 from this area will likely attend Notice Officers? A on Friday, the See -Tr the Banff R A lett the prime i rate which Mr Ferguso was read in regard to the Municipal Finance Mun.Fin. sociation meeting to be held at Grande Prairie Officers une 6th A reply is to be sent advising that meeting as cannot attend as this is the same date as June 6th fresher Course r from the Royal Bank, Three Hills advised that Royal terest rate is now 72% and that it is the best Bank an be offered to Council at the present time. interest moved that this information be filed. Carried See Page 23 L r d FORM 149-P SPECIAL U NICIP 5 Pll COUNCIL MEETING Mar 31/69 Page 23 Mr. P ole asked about the Municipal regulations in regard to compassionate leave and was advised that the agreement frovides for a maximum of three days in any Calendar y ar Mr P ole reported that some garbage junk had been dumped at the Bitz -Bauer coulee and he has evidence indicating who might be responsible fir. Brown moved that Mr Poole le authorized to contact the R C PSI P and to request th t they have the guilty party clean up the garbage bu with a recommendation that no charge be made. Carried Compassion- %" ate leave garbage complaint C Poole v Mr P ole stated he had been in contact with Mr, Reg P F R.A. Adam of P f R A Mr Adam had advised that he is still dams waiting fox a report from Water Resources Branch in regard hmelke advised that a to the Hanson mobile dam 1vir Adam also advised that the work at the Black lot on the Main the Ohlhau er dam will be done during this season owner may be interested Wimborne Mr Rialph ng this lot He will Brown referred to the penalty of 7% which 7% is charged on March lst of each year and suggested that this penalty be referred to the next regular meeting of Council for r reviewed review Mr Brown also advised that a group from the Linden assistance community had contacted him and offered assistance in any to needy needy case where help or other assistance is required Mr S hmelke advised that a mobile home has been mobile placed on he property known as the Black lot on the Main home - street in imborne, and that the owner may be interested Wimborne in purchas ng this lot He will check further on this lots and advise Mr P tern xAx±xx9 moved that this meeting do now Adjourn adjourn un it 4.00 P i -1 tomorrow, April 1st Carried Time of adjournment 6 00 p m p 17'FO Y � o B�1AA1�.� Sec,- Treas. I X N FORM 149-P SPECIAL MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES TAX SALE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL # 48 The Tax Sae was declared closed at 2 07 P M neer Clerk THREE HILLS, ALBERTA MARCH 31, 1969 The following is a report of the Tax Sale held at the offi,ce of the M D of Kneehill # 48 in Three Hills, Alta on Monday, March 31, 1969, commencing at 2 00 P M Mr G G King was clerk and Mr. H J Hanson acted as auctioneer, Prosent were six councillors, four employees, and about lix other persona. Property Reserve Bid Result Swalwell Pan 5050 A K Lots 9 -24 incl Blk 5 $30.00 {$5 ea ) No Sale Pt Lot 6 & All Lot 7 Blk. 5 $1)020 No Sale Lots 45 and 46 Blk 4 $160 No Sale Lots 9 -43 incl Blk 4 $111030 No Sale N',' Lot 10 Blk 3 $10. No Sale Huxley Plail 6680 A P Lot 20 Blk 2 $40. No Sale Sunnyslope Plan 4761 E H Lots & 11 Blk. 8 $10 No Sale Lot 10 Blk 8 $20 No Sale The Tax Sae was declared closed at 2 07 P M neer Clerk