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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-01-07 Council MinutesB Approved by the Department of Municipal Affairs P U rT'NIT OVA Rl. Municipal Supplies Ltd. Edmonton & Calgary NWP 9360 FORM No. 42 MONTHLY STATEMENT (SEC 61 -V M.D. Act, R.S.A. 1955) COUNTY OF MUNICIPAL DISTRICT O F� _.Kneehil l _ _ _ ________ ___ ------ _____ NO AB ---------- Net Balance at End of Previous Mo Receipts for the Month (Less Loans) Month Ending December__11 Man Loans Received Sub Total LESS: — Disbursements for the Month Loans Paid Net Balance at End of Month TOTAL 18,864 99 641,361, 660,226.3f II 186.866 42 I 1 396, 000.00 VA Balance at End of Month —Bank 8,247 73 86,474 9d 18.839 54 6 114.193.c)6 is Payroll — Treas. Br. I NIL 167 8q 390 55 558 39 *Cash on Hand at End of Month 1 1 I 47 �647.1 Sub Total I 162,401 49 Less Outstanding Cheques Pvllcl -ai kt+ -- , l 1.9 y4 z 85,041. r c _ V_r_QU _ 9�. 5-5 Net Balance at End of Month I I I 77T359.9 OUTSTANDING CHEQUES OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE No. Amount No. i Amount No. Amount I Amount I _ 11650 10.0 151 0 100 00 15399 150 0 � 4 _ 14937 ( 36.0 15 1 9. 0 1- 2 0�0 15057 ( 540 0 154 7 5:35 15444 50.0 -15192 1 15267 .7 154 5 24.00 15447 50 0 115270 609 154713 1.80 11544 c 50 0 98 4 8 I 15455 44 1 9 5.0 I .rte 2 6.7 151 - 536 -0— loo � 154 0 150 5 15372 �ggU.4 I -5 135 � i o 15394 50 0 I 15484 65 0 153-9 - Estimate of Accounts Payable, 15400 25.0 15491 45.0 not rendered .1 -4Vi I _LV Ux I 10 2 TOTAL I rani 'In n 15439 1 13 5 1 15463 [. 15467 15472 1 192.84 5o o 10"Y 25.7: 83,142 9Y *Cash on Hand Deposited... 6ummary I I F reasury $83,142 99 oyal $ 245 45 ^- - ___ -1l Acc unc ontreal 6 Y14, --$ Ireasury _ #15,434 - -$167 841 TO'T'AL 85,041 -515 �f Submitted to Council this ............ f. i nay of- - - - - -- ------ - -19.- l 19, ....... _ --, ( SEE OVER FOR EXPENDITURE CONTROL ) 7 • V •1� • ti rq% J GENERAL CCOU T Loans Received Sub Total LESS: — Disbursements for the Month Loans Paid Net Balance at End of Month TOTAL 18,864 99 641,361, 660,226.3f II 186.866 42 I 1 396, 000.00 VA Balance at End of Month —Bank 8,247 73 86,474 9d 18.839 54 6 114.193.c)6 is Payroll — Treas. 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I NIL 167 8q 390 55 558 39 *Cash on Hand at End of Month 1 1 I 47 �647.1 Sub Total I 162,401 49 Less Outstanding Cheques Pvllcl -ai kt+ -- , l 1.9 y4 z 85,041. r c _ V_r_QU _ 9�. 5-5 Net Balance at End of Month I I I 77T359.9 OUTSTANDING CHEQUES OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE No. Amount No. i Amount No. Amount I Amount I _ 11650 10.0 151 0 100 00 15399 150 0 � 4 _ 14937 ( 36.0 15 1 9. 0 1- 2 0�0 15057 ( 540 0 154 7 5:35 15444 50.0 -15192 1 15267 .7 154 5 24.00 15447 50 0 115270 609 154713 1.80 11544 c 50 0 98 4 8 I 15455 44 1 9 5.0 I .rte 2 6.7 151 - 536 -0— loo � 154 0 150 5 15372 �ggU.4 I -5 135 � i o 15394 50 0 I 15484 65 0 153-9 - Estimate of Accounts Payable, 15400 25.0 15491 45.0 not rendered .1 -4Vi I _LV Ux I 10 2 TOTAL I rani 'In n 15439 1 13 5 1 15463 [. 15467 15472 1 192.84 5o o 10"Y 25.7: 83,142 9Y *Cash on Hand Deposited... 6ummary I I F reasury $83,142 99 oyal $ 245 45 ^- - ___ -1l Acc unc ontreal 6 Y14, --$ Ireasury _ #15,434 - -$167 841 TO'T'AL 85,041 -515 �f Submitted to Council this ............ f. i nay of- - - - - -- ------ - -19.- l 19, ....... _ --, ( SEE OVER FOR EXPENDITURE CONTROL ) 7 • V •1� • ti rq% J s L A- AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 7, 1970 1 -"Approval of minutes of meeting of Dec 15th & 22nd/69 2. v Preliminary monthly statement for month ending Dec. 31/69 3 ,-Payroll for month of December /69 4 � John Esau - request for leave of absence 55 v Fred Nash - claim for additional wages 0 A. McAUthur - accepts offer of $125. re Torrington Lot 7 v Canadian tilities Ltd. - Power line extension LSD6- 33- 29 -24 -4 $.v Applications for Loans - Alta Farm Purchase Board 9 v Hon. G. E. Taylor, Minister of Highways - Agreement re roads 10. Report of Comm Meeting Dec 22/69 - Rural Fire Protection 11. Accounts - Rural Fire Protection 12.,,' Proposals for meeting with other Governing Officials this P.M 13 ✓ Discussion of machinery The of in_' 9 Oi Mr, Mr. Mr, Mr: Mr any bee: meml SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 1970 Page 1 special meeting of the Council of the M.D neehill #4$ was -held in the Municipal office hree Hills on Wed. Jan 7th 1970 commencing at AcMe Councillors present were A.H4 Church Division 1 C W, Poole Division 2 R W Browri Division 3 (Reeve) ' A.W. Bauer' Division 4 S C. Schmelke Division 6 Decision- to Mold this special meeting,to transact business which might be brought before it had �made by full Council on Dec. 22, 1969, so all Ors had due notice. Councillor T.A Ferguson was absent due to problems ABSENT witi his water system at dome and Councillor Geo. Lemay ,f. was absent due to illness` Mr. G G King, Sec - Treas. was present and recorded G KING i the minutes Mr D Dau, representative of the Three Hills Sch of Division was present throughout the meeting. Mr. Poole advised that members of the Carbon Village Council wish to meet the Municipal Council in regard to its claims for recreation grants Brief discussion followeda It was then agreed that the delegation from Carbon be received at 11 30 A M. tod y) and Mr, Poole phoned to advise them of this. Mr. PPoole also referred to some matter of rent which may become due at Carbon for sewing classes. It was agreed that the M,D guarantee payment, but the sug estion was made that the cost could perhaps be included under Recreation Expense in the Village �- Mr. Church moved approval of the minutes of the meeting of Council of December 15th and 22nd 69 with one correction, namely from Dec 22nd69 page 15 -- Ros bud Seed Plant Committee to meet Council Jan. 12th 197 ( not Jan. 21) Motion Carried. �■r FORM 149-P SPECIAL M ICI PLI end Thi $77 the acc thu Mr sta The preliminary monthly statement for the month ng December 31, 1969 was presented and discussed . showed a net balance at the end of the month of 359 93 and all loans paid Copy is included with minutes Sec - Treas advised that further Dec. unts are to be paid and the final figure will be reduced insofar as net balance is concerned Poole moved adoption of the preliminary monthly ement Carried /AYROLL DON DAU CARBON RECREATION V MINUTES MONTHLY STATEMENT Payroll accounts for the hourly paid employees werE presented and discussed Mr. Bauer moved that these be approved for payment as per list with these min tes Carried.. Letter of Jan. 2, 1970 from John Esau advised J that he wished to have 4Yleave of absence" until the 1st of April due to his health Mr. Poole moved that this Leave of Absence be granted and that the M.D. continue with its usual contributions for Medical and other purposes for Mr Esau until the lst of April. Carried ESAU doPagw N FORM 149—P SPECIAL U ICIP Prue was r claim 1969 wa s m which of ti shoul Publs discL Mr F to ac The 7 notes the € of a the c basi., then 60¢ afte: at 5 It w, to r to t for for COUNCIL MEETING Jan 7th 70 Page 2 stter of Dec 30, 1.969 from Mr Fred Nash sad to Council and it was noted that he made for a further grand total of $276.30 for nrages This was discussed in detail. Ref:, .. ,,.,.: ade to the minutes of Nov 10th 69, page 5 stated that operators hired for short periods me as drivers of the water truck or small packers d be classified as laborers Mr. Ted Paquette c Works Sup met with Council and further ssion was held in regard to wages of Fred Nash aquette agreed that Mr Nash might be entitled ditional wages as driver of the DW20 packer 969 wage agreementwas referred to and it was that there was a rate for those employed in ;ravel crew but no special rate for any driver water truck. Council and Mr Paquette agreed .riving of the water truck is a simple labor Further discussion followed Mr. Brown moved that Mr. Fred Nash be paid an additional )er hour for the time he worked for this M D coirpletion of 110 hours on the DW20 (2 weeks i hours per week= 110 hours). Motion carried. is noted that the time for which Mr Nash is �ceive his additional wages would be as follows ze end of Oct -- 7 Hours Dhe Month of Nov - 212 Hours L day in Dec -- 8 Hours Total 227 Hours It as also agreed that in espect to the above his Holiday Pay be adjusted Council was advised that Mr O.A McArthur has submitted a signed statement accepting the offer of 125 made to him in respect to the Torrington Lot as full settlement of his claim Mr. Schmelke moved that Mr McArthur be now paid the said sum of $125 00 in this regard Carried Mr Poole moved that Line extension to LSD 6 Carried n 1 2. It su di. Re. ar Re th ne wa hi: mo ou be FRED NASH McARTHUR LOT Council approve of the Power - 33- 29 -24 -4 as per map submitted. Council was advised that two applications are on file for land purchases through the Alberta m Purchase Board as follows From Mr Geo Park to Angus Park -NW22 and NW23 in 33 -25 -4 From Dave Regehr to James Paton - A of LSD$ in SE- 12- 30 -25 -4 was noted that this latter one will require a division, but this was not expected to create ariy blem. Mr Schmelke moved that Mr. Geo Park be ected to make an appraisal in regard to the ehr -Paton transaction and that the Sec Treas. ange for an appraiser from either the County of Deer or County of Mountain View in regard to Park application and that the M D pay the essary costs for this appraisal Carried. Letter of Dec 31, 1969 from Hon Gordon Taylor read in regard to the proposals discussed with 1 for transfer of road jurisdictions. Mr Brown red that a reply be sent stating that the letter ;lines the situation accurately, but that attention brought to the following POWER LINE FARM LOANS HON. G TAYLOR ROADS ... page 3 AIPK NMW M �r FORM 149-P SPECIAL U ICI L SUPPLIES 7 Z L. COUNCIL MEETING Jan 7th 70 1 7�he four males from Beiseker north ar'e 3n the M D� of Rocky View and will require its approval. Page 3 ROADS 2 minimum of 4 miles from the Sarded Corner West on t I e Morrin road would be regraded in 1970 by the epartment. Carr ed r Brown moved that a letter be written to the ROCKY VIEW M D of RockyView in regard to the proposal that the old #26 Highway from Beiseker north be taken into the Muni ipal Network on condition that the Provincial Depa tment of Highways first pave same to a good stan and Carried. Brief discussion took place in regard to proposals MTG OF for he meeting to be held this afternoon with other GOVERNING Bove ning officials at our office A quick review OFFICIALS of tie report of the Jan 20th 69 meeting was made, It was agreed that the same general proceedure be foll wed if acceptable to the afternoon meeting Brief discussion took place in regard to machinery. MACHINERY This item was then left for further consideration by the Shop Committee committee of Mayor Adam Buyer, Councillor Wm. CARBON Church, and Sec - Treas. Wayne Ohlhauser of the Village of Carbon then met with Council for a discussion of its recreation grant with reference to the grant RECREATION which it did not receive for 1968 and also in regard GRANTS to proper proceedure to make certain that grants are rec ived in 1969. Considerable discussion followed. The delegation was again advised that it had not complied with requirements for 1968 grant and thus non was to be made for that year. Procedure for applying for 1969 grant was outlined and they were urg d to make certain that they got their reports fil d by the end of January of this year and that they show in detail the actual revenue and expenses for all recreation in the Village. Cash donations do not necessarily have to be taken into account The delegation thanked Council and left the meeting. The Council meeting then adjourned for dinner ADJOURN and did not officially reconvene until after the DINNER aft rnoon meeting with other governing officials for which a separate report is enclosed and Tra reg a r to tha tha L I to wou Con to sta Mun 0th was mee The Council meeting reconvened at approx 5 15P.M. the Hon Gordon Taylor, Minister of Highways and HON.TAYLOR sport met with Council. Discussion followed in ROADS rd to the work to be done this year in building ad east of the Pope Lease down through Sec 27- 29 -21 -4 oin the Orkney - Drumheller road. Mr. Taylor advised he felt it advisable for the Department to take all engineering and construction and he stated they would first get close estimates of part in D and of the part in the M D and would submit same ur Council for consideration. He stated the work d be by private contract or rented equipment iderable discussion followed, and Council agreed is proposals Hon Mr. Taylor in reply to a question ed they would be willing to consider rental of some cipal equipment for that project if council so desires. ;r general discussion followed briefly Hon. G. Taylor thanked for meeting with Council and he then left the Page4 q-q r !_q FORM 149-P SPECIAL i I u 0 COUNCIL MEETING Jan 7th 70 Page 4 Mr, R.W. Brown advised that Mr. G Boake had TRUCKS inquired about purchase of a used 1967 Ford truck chassis owned by this M.D and he had been quoted a price of $2;000 Cash Mr. 3dake had stated he would be Milling to pay $500 cash Ahd Ave a note fo the balance With others as co- signers► Mr. rawn atso dviged that Shea s Trah6port of Thtee Htiis has An internation 1 truck equipped as the MtznicipaiitY needs it, for sale ;or $2,000- Mr. Poole moored that the M`B• s6il their 1967 Ford ag referred to abov for $2,000 subject to the payment being by cash on y. Mr. Church moved that the Shop Committee have authority or buy the International ttuck from Shea`s Transport a price rice not to exceed $21000 complete Carried. t Vas agreed that the Shop Committee meet tomorrow Jan 8th at 9 00 AN now Not Schmelke moved that this Council 'meeting do ,bourn. Carried. ime of adjournment 5 45 P M eve SHOP COMM ADJOURN Regular meeting of Council -- Mo0day Man• 9-0 A j iT h 1970 TMW rte" i END OF ACCOUNTS PRESENTED ON JANUARY 7 1970 PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 1970 15,500 15,501 onald Adams onald Bauer 452 57 422 20 (5000$0) (521.85) labor labor 15,502 31mer Bauer 410.20 4$9 32 (521 $5) (567 10) labor labor 15,503 15,504 jeorge Berry Vernon Bitz 347 74 (462.43) labor 15,505 Robert Cranston 444.61 (556 50) labor 15,506 Raymond Ehrman 427 40 (524.70) labor 15,507 John Falk 3$3 $3 (531.65) labor 15,50$ Gus Gieck 239.95 (310 20) labor 15,509 15,510 Randall Gieck Karl Gundlach 395.63 440 07 (514 $0) (535°30) labor labor 15,511 Albert Kimmel 4$2.37 (596 25) labor 15,512 Dennis Kober 452.07 (625 40) labor 15,513 Leonard Litz 403.15 (516.75) labor 15,514 Kenneth Nygard 409 47 (526.75) labor 15,515 George Rempel 459.93 (564 20) labor 15,516 Oris Rodger 414 33 (510.10) labor 15,517 Carol Smith 265 76 (313.50) office 15,51$ Dwayne Smith 45$.75 (577 70) labor 15,519 Keith Smith 379.75 (527 $0) labor 15,520 A R Sommerville 400 00 (942.00) labor 15,521 W G. Tetz 425.51 (579 03) labor 15,522 Kenneth Thompson 413 $1 (511,45) labor 15,523 J H Tutt 447 1$ (52$.6$) labor 15,524 G. ARchie Walker 3$1 $3 (514 10) labor 15,525 Alex Williams 390-94 (530 00) labor 15,526 John Esau 1290 05 „(1603 25) labor 15,527 M D. of Kneehill,Payroll acct. 7$57.93' ' transfer 15,52$ M D of Kneehill, Payroll acct 4070°49 transfer i END OF ACCOUNTS PRESENTED ON JANUARY 7 1970 4 � � f VAW I CP FORM 149-P SPECIAL MUNICI. AL SUPPLIES A corrbi of the area w� 1 30 P Hills COMBINED MEETING January 7, 1970 Page 1 ned meeting of the various Towns and Villages, Coy. -• -- Municipal District and other governing bodies of this s held on Wednesday, January 7th 1970 commencing at M at the office of the M.D of Kneehill #4, Three Alberta Mr Ralph Brown, Reeve of the M D. of Kneehill welcomed those present and gave particular mention of the M.L A s Hon. Gordon Taylor and Hon Ray Ratzlaff and the Member of Par invent Mr. Stan Sshumacher. Mr Brown then called for no.in�t�onsfor aBrown act as for chairmanmeeting Don Dau Carried, move. ha Ralph Ea h person present introduced himself or herself and stated which group he was representing The following is a list of those present Mr. Stanley S. Schi:macher, M.P for Palliser Constituency Hon Gordon Taylor, M.L A for Drumheller - Glieshen Const. Hon Ray Ratzlaff, M L A. for Three Hills Constituency From the Village of Carbon, Mr Adam Buyer, Mayor Mr. Wayne Olhlauser, Secretary - Treasurer Mr Bill Church, Councillor From Three Hills School Division Mr Gilbert Berdahl, Chairman Mr. S A Price, Trustee Mr J F Dickinson, Trustee Mr Donald Dau, Trustee Mr. John Smyth, Trustee Mr Walter Anderson, Trustee Mr R C Horley, Secretary.- Treasurer Mr. F Schreiber, Superintendent Mr. D Bjornson, Assistant Superintendent From he Village of Linden Mr Cy it Toews, Mayor Mr. A lan Meglis, Councillor Mr C. Esav, Secretary From the Town of Three Hills - Mr L.G. Howe, Mayor Mr Norm McLaren, Secretary- Treasurer From the Town of Trochu Mr ohn Stankievech, Mayor - Mr .0 Somerville, Secretary - Treasurer Mr. Illan Gerhing, Trustee Mr. Ball Trustee From the Village of Acme Mr .G Berreth, Mayor Mr V. Pero-an, Secretary - Treasurer Mr. Toews Councillor From the Village of Torrington Mr Alvin Helm, Secretary - Treasurer From the M D. of Kneehill #48 R W Brown Reeve A H Church Councillor C.W Poole Councillor S.C. Schmelke, Councillor A W Bauer, Councillor From Drumheller Hospital District' Mrs M. Roberts From Linden Nursing Home Mr. Henry Regehr Mr. Dave Heibert Fro St. Mary's Hospital Sister Albertine Sister Adele to ,1VW �v 1� %W' ,A - -A FORM 149-7 SPECIAL I I L U PLI COMBINED MEETING January 7, 1970 Page 2 Mr G King advised the meeting that Mr Robert Thompson, M P or Red Deer area was unable to attend and had sent his regre s. Mr G G King was asked to act as Secretary of this meets g The report of the meeting of January 20th, 1969 was then referred to A portion of the minutes was read and followed by a and new reports etc. Brief summary of that is as liscuss;on follows Three Hills School Division - Mr Taylor advised that the grants may be known ear i.er as the session of the Provincial Legislature is opening at an earlier date this year. Mr. Ratzl ff referred to the committee working on the School Foundation Program and stated that its report will be available fair_l soon. Mr. Taylor also referred to school finances and tile proposed recommendation that Boards endeavor to hold their percentage increase to 6 %. In reply to a question he did not have information as to how this 6 would compare with the i crease of a previous year He further stated that there would be no allowance for carryover from one year to the next Pqr G Berdahl expressed appreciation for the meeting He also eferred to the Teacher's Strike in 1969 which had been setts d to mutual satisfaction. He felt it had caused no real hards ip and the Board had considerable ratepayer support The Ta che r supply is much. better now and negotiations will soon rt in regard to 1970 -71 salary etc. The School Division had supported the M D in a brief regarding assessment and taxation He stated that the caretaking of the school grounds had been improved and there is now better communication with the M D in this regard He stated that no final decision had been made regarding teacher facilities for the new Hutterite colony in the Allingham area, but that it was not expected any service would be needed before September of 1971 The Board had given study to the first draft of the New School Act, but the revised draft still needs more consideration It defin tely gives the local Board more autonomy In dealing with osts, he felt these had been well handled by the School Divis n and the fact that grants have been received from the D partment monthly instead of quarterly has been of assistance. They ave some building plans for additions to facilities. The Meeting will be held in Three Hills on February 6th comme cing at 1 00 P M The School Division this year will send out its own financial statements Mr Schreiber referred briefly to the amalgamation of the Trochu Pontmain Separate School District with the School Division and stated that most of th problems that had arose had been mutually settled Drumheller Hospital -- Mrs Roberts also gave thanks regarding the meeting and stated that the actual building is now under construction and good progress is being made They hope lo start using the new hospital by August of this year The loan of $1,100,000 has been confirmed but will not be sufficient for all costs and they will need a requisition in 1970 She expects this will be set later this month. The new hospital will have 60 beds for active patients as compared to 94 beds previously T oche Hospital -- The Sisters present stated occupancy was a out 707o this past year but had been much higher in the later Impro a hi g'. will : suppl; part of the year as they had too many long term patients. Dements have been made in the Dietary Department They had t deficit in 1969 due to wages etc but they hope the Dept. ssume these. In reply to a question regarding the doctor they stated that Dr. Hay is managing quite well. M `%W %. FORM 119-P SPECIAL MUNICIP -L 5 PPLIE have addit refer will Mr. R Capit Mr T Home Rober a par but s COMBINED MEETING Jan 7th 70 Page 3 nen,Nursing Home -- Mr Henry Regehr stated they still w ing list of about 50 They have discussed an on, but no decision has been made Mr. Ralph Brown ,ed to the new taxation rules and the fact that this M.D. ax only for the Municipal portion of the taxes in 1970 gehr stated that without considering depreciation or 1 Costs repayment the Home is breaking even financially. ylor expressed appreciation of the fact that the Linden as taken some patients from the Drumheller area Mrs s referred to the fact that this M D is not actually of the Drumheller Auxiliary Hospital or Nursing Home e advised that those places also have a waiting list Auxiliary Hospital -- Mr Schmelke advised that they have asked for a 40 bed nursing home at Didsbury which will be annex d to the Auxiliary and Active Hospital. The plans are now at Edmonton A second Nursing Home is proposed for Trochu if money is available and other details can be worked out It wals also pointed out that there is no boundary line insofar as se vice to patients is concerned but the Auxiliary Hospital area is actually the County of Mountain. View and the M D of Kneeh'll with towns and villages within it. Golden Hills Lodge -- Mr Howe advised that the new awnings were installed by the Provincial Department of Public Works Occupancy is down a little but there is a waiting list for single rooms Financing has been satisfactory with a requi ition totaling $8,000 from all Municipalities concerned. Mr Taylor referred to the demand for cottages for elderly couples in some areas, and this was discussed briefly Drumheller Health Unit -- Kr. Church reported briefly on this and advised they had reeently obtained the services of a anitary Inspector who had come over from England or Wales It is however doubtful whether or not he will stay. Questions were asked about inspection of sanitary facilities, parti ularly washrooms and the reply was that the inspections may n t have been too regular due to lack of staff. The Hon. Gordon Taylor as Minister of Highways referred to th. o tight money situation but stated they wanted to proceed with the secondary road program as soon as possible. His 1 tter of December 31, 1969 to the Council of the M D of Kn ehill #4$ was read and discussed in respect to the futur of the #21 east road by way of the Morrin Bridge to #9 Highway and also in regard to Highway #26 In reply to quest ons the following, was particularly noted 1 T e road from #21 into and through Carbon will have a high riority for paving as an approach road if it comes under the jurisdiction of the local M D 2 Tie Morrin road, if taken over by the Government will be a part of Highway #27 and at least 4 to 5 miles will need regrading almost immediately He was not if it could be inclu ed in the Government Program in 1970 3 The Beiseker -Acme road is ready for and needs paving. It should be possible to get this done in 1970 or 1971 and then have t revert back to a local road. It was noted that 4 miles of th s is in the M.D. of RockyView and it is being contacted regar ing this Mr Taylor stated he hoped to have more defin to information for the M D within twa or three weeks. His m eting at Carbon had been favorable to the proposals in regar to the road Mr. Taylor also referred to the following in re ly to questions J" .r� a FORM 149-P SPECIAL I I vii COMBINED MEETING Page 4 Jan 7th 70 1 His Department plans a grade separation at the Chestermere roadintoiC Calgary, and 1A and Easttonloutrtoitheejunction road i g Y, with #9 Hig way. 2. Calgary -Banff road should all be divided by the end of 1970. 3 Balzac to Calgary is being engineered with the Federal Department of Transport agreeing to pay 3 million dollars toward the cost with the rfor an airport runway The #2 Highway as it will be used Province will add 8 to 9 million dollars and will have a divided six lane highway from Calgary to approximately two miles soutIL of Balzac The general route will be along the Nose Creek Gemete ies -- Price of plots appeared to vary greatly. Acme - M-00 each or- $40.00 for two Carbon - A$15 ft x 16ft - $20 00 for Three Hill -$15 00 each grave for rurad1 people the town Trochu - $ 0 00 each grave Drumheller $50 00 each grave for residents $60 00 each grave for rural Acme said they could not break even, even though they had a caretaker who works for $125.00 per year A new fence zs needed and a new gate cost them $400 00 Transient traders - no real solution offered Mr. Taylor suggested that people should make sure that the traders have a Provincial licence Mr. Ratzlaff mentioned that those selling buildings must be licenced and also bonded Hi hw 27 - putting of the base course on the east end again dep nds on the budget, but it will be considered Gener 1 comments re ardin roads etc - The Steveville Bridge is being built on the former railway site. The ferry formerly known as the Munson Ferry is now called the Bleriot Ferry and is being kept as is. Mr Stan Schumacher M.P No improvement over last year and the marketing of grain is inflation on one hand and depressed farm income on the other He cannot forecast Federal proposals but he stated that the White Paper presents considerable concern to the Agricultural Industry. Capital taxation may become t e highest in the Western World and it is important that vie s be expressed to the Minister of Finance. Mr Scbumach r is willing to give us information as background material and he was requested to send copies for all M.D s Towns and Villages Thred Hills Hospital A requisition had been made need soke of for 19Bo rdtMember for the cancelled WestM for a Area Brown asked fortsuggesttions to be given to him any time General TOPI_cs Trochu - suggested continuing with regular meetings and dealing with gen ral fields such as cemeteries, recreation programs etc Th y particularly referred to the East -West road at Trochu w ich they put a light surface over in 19691and they mentioneo the heavy cross country and Municipal travel. Eq I C FORM 149-P SPECI L L COMBINED MEETING Jan 7th 70 Page 5 Mr Taylor advised they would qualify for a ;good road grant if t]at program got started Nuisance G not adequa and referr stated it two years area and h closed to She strong any tine. look at th Mr. Taylor encourage ounds - Trochu suggested the M D. grant is e to cover costs for trenches, maintenance, etc d to the hi:h increase in rural use. Three Hills osts about 1200 for one trench and it only lasts r less Carbon needs more money for the enlarged gh costs. Mrs. Roberts mentioned Drumheller is ural areas and this causes considerable problems y urged that the facilities not be closed at Mr. Brown agreed that the M D would take another rates being paid to the various towns and villages. suggested we should keep the facilities open and ooperation Rural Fire Protection -- Carbon asked if Council is considering anything i their area The reply was that it ks willing to go if the atepayers request it Recreation -- Carbon had met with Acme in regard to the Recreation Director for the two areas They asked if the M D was considering one for the whole area and were advised that this had not been considered. Acme asked that they be advised in advance when any machine is coming po work in the Nuisance Ground. Village o%Linden referred to the good road East from Linden and their atisfaction with the fire truck. Hon. Gord found he testing h Taylor al the CPR b service w by the CN did not h again Lo Taylor re passenger 1 Reduc 2. Elimi 3. Aband He also r this shou never be real good Hon Ray I are very pending tI our econor following 1 Touri: Zone 4 y I Zone 3 - I There is ( if desire( 2 Indust Wednesday. Departmeni this idea Mr. Norn P attend fr( Taylor -- If owner of abandoned car bodies is Ust remove same but this is a problem Vehicle s led to more vehicles being abandoned Mr o referred to passenger service and stated that s applied for permission to discontinue all passenger thin Alberta He also referred to an application to reduce to cancel its dayliner service, but he ve full details with him These are to be checked al ideas and comments should be sent to Hon Gordon arding the following in connection with railway service ion of service ation of service nment of branch lines ferred to the closing of road allowances and stated d not be done unless it is certain that they will equired Keep the roads open unless there is a reason for closing same atzlaff -- Proposals of the Federal White Paper erious and foreign investors are holding back e outcome He also spoke on the need to diversify y. Mr. Ratzlaff also dealt briefly with the rh - they work through the Alberta Tourist association ed Deer area takes in Trochu, Torrington and Linden rumheller area takes in most of the balance of the M D onsiderable potential here Boundaries can be adjusted rial Development Seminar will be held in Three Hills, Jan 21st at 5 00 P M starting with a dinner. officials will be present The meeting supported and each town and village secretary is to advise (Laren by Jar. 14th how many business people will m his area C+7 V4W# FORM 149-F SPECIAL M I I PLI COMBINED MEETING Jan 7th 70 Mr Tayl r asked tbree mayor tems of A as fo lows• Page 6 the opinion of the meeting regarding concern and these were generally agree 1 Sale of rain, expecially wheat 2 Inflatio 3. Rising costs of education 4 Rising costs of public welfare 5 Medicare It was pointed out that those on Provincail Welfare should receive freel Alberta Health Plan Benefits with the options. The gro, one year 1� the proceduz minutes and of the repot Councillor, The M D of meeting and p present favored another meeting in approximately X Anderson stated he felt it good to follow -e as done today in referring to section aof the follow -up discussion It was agreed •t of this meeting be made available for each Trustee, or other person standing Kneehill was again thanked for sponsoring this it ended at approximately 5 00 P M- ,/1 I/ ing