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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-16 Council Minutesa 1� 0 FORM 119 -P SPECIAL MUNICIP- SU LI 1. 2. 3 4 5. 6 7. 9. 10 11. 12 13. 14 AGENDA - COUNCIL MEET: March 16, 1970 Jroposed Agenda - Annual Meeting teview of 1969 Financial Statement getter of J A Barrie re Audit Verifj deport re Road - Carbon to #9 - Old I 'exaco Canada - Diesel Clear price ounty of Red Deer - Seminar re Rural Road Signing - Mar.31st �an Western Natural Gas - Acme area pipelines udsonvs Bay Oil & Gas - pipelines algary Regional Planning Commission - subdvn - NW- 19- 30 -25 -4 uilding permits L N. Smithers David Dyck imborne Community Centre - water system urtis Baerg - re application for trees esketh Community Hall - report epartment of Highways - subdvn., secondary roads C, 11 n IM COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 16, 1970 A regular meeting of the Council of the ICI D of Kneehill No. 48 was held at the Man--c--pal Office on Monday, IAarch 16th, 1970 commenc3.ng at 9 00 A.M. Counc�f_llo;�c present for t; sU r::cets_ng were Mr A H C:zt urch Di v 1 Mr C W Poole Div 2 Mr. R W E- own Di -,r, 3 ' peeve) Mr A. W Bauer D4 -V 4 Mr T A Ferguocn Div Mr S C Schmelke Div. 6 Mr Geo Lemay Div 7 M^ G e King, Sec -Trees was present and re -nrded the G.KING minutes Council approve of the arrangements as made by Mr. G King A proposed agenda for the Annual Meeting to be held PROPOSED 0,.)ring t7iis afternoon was presented to Council and AGENDA discucsed ar- _efl�r, 11r Terguson moved that Council ANNUAL MEETING approve of the proposed agenda for the Annual Meeting and that conies be prepared for distribution to those attending Carried. Mr C W Poore reported that he had attended the Annual C POOLE T- leeting at the i -I D of R-ockl yview and he gave a brief report _n connection with came iflr Cliff Poole asked about gravelling of mile of road near the Bob Elliott GRAVEL NEAR farm which is mainly used by an oil company He stated BOB ELLIOTT that In zis opAnion the -- ad first needs to be graded OIL COMPANY but the company is anxious to have sage gravelled This RD. is in the vicinity of Sc-- Considerable discussion fol" of ec? Per Leary moved that there be no � c ange -n she, Mun__cipa_ Policy which states that any company may ade and /or gavel road at :_ts own expense if it does tea s to I- uni '_pa : Di tr4.ct Qs standards, but that the M D accept no o�b-14 gam -11, _on 1_n that regard Carried It was fury zr agreed that t1-^e Road Connmi.ttee inspect this location and give any further report which it deems appropriate. Mr G King, Sec- Trea.s, adv_ocd Council that he had contacted Per Samuel R. Bulych of D G Mathieu Consulting Engineering S R Ltd as dirocte« by Counc_1 at the previous meeting Ile BULYCH had arranged for the Road Committee to meet with Mr. Bulych RE at Carbon this coring WednesdaJ at 9.30 A M to go over ENGINEERING the road from Carbon south to No 9 along the old No 26 CARBON S to diroucs standards e-l'Ic General standards suggested were 99 to 100 foot right of way, 32 foot top, 600 foot minimum sight distance and any necessary curves designed for 60 miles per hr., also that the flat areas of the top of the new road approximately 3 feet above the adjacent fi -eld levels if pract ,-al Some Councillors stated they thought these standards might prove too costly but cost figures are firot to be obtained Mr Lemay moved that Council approve of the arrangements as made by Mr. G King and outlined herein, Carried A letter from J.A. Sarrie&Co., Auditors stated that any J A BARRIE rep]icc, received regarding the 100% tax verification notices had been of a routine nature Mr Schmelke moved that this report be accepted and filed. Carried �tiUTs 2 R A s COUNCIL MEETING March 16, 1970 Page 2 Quote of Texaco Canada for delivery of dnasel clear TEXACO fuel to the gravel crew was given at 16.2¢ per gallon, Plus 17¢ tax iIr Ferguson moved that this be accepted Carried Circular re;_-arding a seminar on 1 -1ral Road Signing SEMINAR to be held in Red Deer on March 31st was read and MARCH 31st discussed Mr. Church moved that Council authorize the attendance at that ser--nar of Hlr Ted Paquette, A Church, C W Poole, R W Brown, A API Bauer and T A. Ferguson. Carried. Map of natural gas lines in the Acme area were referred GAS LINES to briefly. Mr. Poole moved that these be approved ACME subject to first being checked by R.JJ. Brown. Carried. The Sec -Treas briefly referred to a map submitted by HUDSON BAY Hudson Bay Oil and Gas giving an up -to -date location OIL & GAS of all of their pipelines Mr Ferguson moved that this be accepted and filed Carried Note, Mr Poole asked about the possibility of having this put up on a wall in the office A proposed subdivision and Kindergarten in the NV- 19- 30 -25 -4 was discussed as per letter from the Calgary Regional Planning Commission Mr. Ferguson moved that Council KINDERGA - approve of this application subject to there being RTEN one common approach to the road and subject to approval NW- 19 -30 -25 of the village of Linden as this is within the 1 mile radius Carried. 14r Church move that Council approve of the building permits BLDG as issued to Mr. Mr. L M :_zithers for a hog building in PERMIT - NW 24- z1 -25 -4 and to David Dyck for an addition to his SMITHERS, hog barn in the ITI- 19- 30 -24 -4 Carried DYCK A letter from the 11irborn.e Community Centre dated March WIMBORNE 5th, 1970 was read in ;ah ch they offered a contribution COMM CENTRE of $500 00 if a water system was put in 1imborne and WATER if the..- hall is so supplied. Mr. Brown moved that this be referred to Mr a.0 Schmelke and that he investigate further with the people at Wimborne Carried Council was advised that Mr Curtis Baerg had inquired CURTIS about putting a hedge of trees along the fence line BAERG -HEDGE SE- 30- 30 -25 -4. A sketch diagram was shown to Council. 1r. Church moved that this be refused as the requirements 1' move that any obstruction be 125 feet from the centre of the road Carried. Report of the Hesketh Community Hall Assoc stated that HESKETH they intended to start a history book of the area and also to paint the interior of the hall at an estimated COMM HALL cost of $100 00 They therefore asked for the Municipal Grant Mr Ferguson moved that this be approved in principle and discussed when other rural recreation grants are decided Carried Correspondance regarding subdivisions,ete. near secondary roads was reviewed briefly Mr Bauer moved that the o""��i�S Council Policy be to obtain dedication of right of way SECONDARY for secondary roads when any subdivision or construction ROADS is being made adjacent to same. Carried. M L- R 31 COUNCIL 14EETING March 16, 1970 Page 3 .r Church asked for information regarding Workmen4s WORKMEN4s Compensation Board coverage for Council members while COMP BD RE engaged in work of a seed cleaning plant It was noted COUNCIL that some seed cleaning plant boards pay some wages ✓ MEMBERS to their members, others pay something for iaileage, and others may -not pay anything Note. Mr Geo Lemay left the meeting at 10,45 A M V, G LEMAY Further discussion followed in regard to fair Church 4 s question It was agreed that the Sec- Treas. get clarification of this matter and also make reference DRUM HEALTH to a similar situation in regard to the Drumheller UNIT Health Unit It was agreed that Council be given a report next INSURANCE RE Monday in respect to insurance of Councillors and COUNCILLORS related matters 14r. R W Brown and T A Ferguson reported briefly on REPORTS RE the Annual Meeting of the M.D. of Starland which they ANNUAL had attended in Morrin MEETINGS Mr Poole moved that this meeting adjourn. Carried. Time of adjournment 11 15 A M r" Reeve Secretary- Treasurer Next regular meeting of Council, Monday March 23, 1970 at 9 00 A.M. Pv DID' F ADJOURN C� 11 MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL # 48 PARCH 16th, 1970 The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the I4 D of Kneehill No 48 was held at the Community i..emorial Centre, Three Hills on Monday, March 16, 1970 commencing at 1:00 P 14. Reeve Brown called the meeting to order and called for nominations for a chairman Mr Berdahl was nominated by Mr. R. Loosmore. Motion that nominations cease was moved by A Silver and seconded by 71. Ferns Carried. Mr G Berdahl was declared elected as chairman and he then took charge of the meeting. Nominations were called for Secretary Mr G. King was nominated by 14r E "! Gore Motion that nominations cease was moved by i4r. T4. Roberts and seconded by Mrs. E.W. Gore Carried Mr G King was declared elected Secretary Mr G.G. King then read the minutes of the 1969 Annual 14eeting Moved by Mr R Kerns that the minutes of Annual Meeting be accepted. Seconded by Mr. M. Roberts Carried. I 4r R W Brown read the 1969 Municipal Inspectors report. Moved by Mr. Joe :_ubinic and seconded by Miss Mabel Morgan that this report be accepted Carried Mr Roberts moved acceptance of the agenda as prepared for this meeting. Seconded by Mr Kerns. Carried. I4r R W Brown then introduced the Council and staff members of the 114.D. of Kneehill as well as Ratepayer Members of the Agricultural Service Board, The Municipal !'auditor and the District Home Economist. A handclap followed the introductions Mr G G King, Secretary- Treasurer then reviewed the 1969 Financial Statement with particular reference to revenue expenditures, public works, non collected taxes, Councillors accounts and other matters. A number of questions were asked and dealt with during the discussion. Some of these being. 1. Mr. Gordon Ward asked about revenue from fines. The answer stated that the M D received a portion of the fines levied for such things as speeding charges where convictions arose from cases on Municipal Roads. 2 Mr Charleton asked about the difference between payments and expenditures with particular reference to that of the Assessor. It was explained that payments are the amounts actually paid out during the year, but the expenditures are the amounts of the expense for that year only. 3 Mrs Roberts asked whether or not value is being received for the money spent through the Health Unit Mr T A Ferguson and Mr. G King outlined some of the work done by the Health Unit and explained that there would be additional costs through I:edicare or other programs if all the work were through those services 4. Mr. Gordon ward asked about the Homeowner Discount Applications. Mr. G King explained that a recent referred to 1967 applications which prior to the end of 1969 final date for notice in the Capital had to be submitted id 11 ANNUAL MEETING March 16, 1970 page 2 5. Fir. Walter E.aderson asked about civil defense or Emergency Measures expenses Mr G King replied and outlined the portions paid back by the Federal, Provincial Governments, etc 6 Mr Don Anderson asked about the amount shown for canck;llation of taxes 1,4r. G. King replied that most of this is for uncollected amounts on hamlet lots where there is no security. 7, Mr. R. Loosmore referred to the lower attendance of meetings of Councillor Geo Lemay and also to the fact that he had given less time to committee work and supervision. No specific question was asked and no reply given 8 Mr Frank Hoppins asked why the i�i D had bought 4 gravel trucks and only traded 2 and why they had bought the 4 other trucks and only traded 2, thus resulting in an increase in units owned He was advised that one of the former gravel trucks had been kept for work connected with paving and that 1 small truck had been practically worthless and parts had been taken from it It was agreed that a further reply regarding this be put in the Capital soon to explain the difference in the other unit Ibir A Silver moved adoption of the 1969 Financial Statement Seconded by Mr. J. Dickenson Carried Mr R W Brown read his 1969 Reeve4s report. Its adoption was moved by Mr R Loosmore and seconded by Mr. W. Anderson Mr. W Kilgour inquired regarding the machinery repairs at a cost of $101,000 00 Mr Brown ?s reply was that they tried to keep the machinery in good condition and only replace as necessary One correction: noted in the Reeves report was that a road referred to as being NW of Huxley was actually west and slightly south of Huxley The motion to adopt the Reeves report was then voted on and carried Mr. Gordon Park, Agricultural Fieldman read his report as per copy with the Financial Statement. Its adoption was Moved by Mr M Roberts and seconded by Mr R Kerns. The main questiono arising from his report were. 1. Mr. R Kerns -- can fields be sprayed for toadflax control similar to the process on roadsides The reply was that the same chemical are very suitable but Tordon would cost about $80 00 per acre in a solid application. 2 Mr Vernon Hanson referred to the increase in sow thistle along the Kneehill Creek and he stated he would like to personally discuss this with the Ag Fieldman. Mr Gordon Pare- replied that all must do their part in an effort to get getter control 3. Mr. Art Maerz asked where all the money would come from Reply was that the process of working of the land and spraying will not necessarily increase the costs 4. Mr A M Stevenson -- can the farmer cut hay to the centre of the road Reply was that he could do so if the conditions were suitable. Rough-ditches may create a problem w�� 3 a 11 .1 G ANNUAL MEETING March lb, 1970 Page 3 5. Mr. Elmer Currie asked about the policy of grass seed supply to farmers. Reply is that the new Provincial Policy had Oust been announced where they will pay half the cost to a maximum of a $600.00 grant and also that an over delivery of$400.00 of grain may be made for purchase of grass seed The motion to adopt the Ag. Fieldmanss report was then voted on and carrel '*,Uss Verna Leavitt, District Home Economist was called on and briefly outlined the work and services available through her office. She asked for full co- operation and promised to co- operate to the fullest extent She asked that any group send her a list of the rain topics which they might wish dealt with through her department. Mr Geo Lemay reported on behalf of the Auxiliary Hospital District He stated they now have preliminary plans for a 40 bed nursing home at Didsbury to cost approximately $500,000 00 He hopes that this will be self liquidating. Another is planned for Trochu as soon as possible Mr. J. Dickinson moved adoption of this report Seconded by Mx F Hoppins Carried hr. Doug Lyster read a short brief which he had prepared in regard to representation on the board of the Auxiliary Hospital District H'r Lyster then moved that the Council of the M D alter its representation on the board of the Auxiliary Hospital District so as to give proper representation to both the northern and southern parts of the M.D. by having 1 representative from north of the Three Hills Town Line and 1 from south of the Three Hills Town Line. Motion Seconded by Mr Elmer Currie In the discussion Mr Geo Lemay and Mr G G Ding each gave some further information in regard to wards and stated that a letter has been sent to the Department for further information. Mr Brown referred to the Drumheller and Linden Nursing Homes, but Mrs Roberts stated that Drumheller was not actually to serve this area. Mr. Lyster?s motion as above was then voted on and carried. Mr G G King reported briefly regarding Golden Hills Lodge, Home for the Aged. I-ie reported that the Home broke even financially in 1969 after receipts of the requisitions and without depreciation The average number of residents in 1969 was 42.5 The requisition in 1970 will be higher as wage and food costs have risen I- :oti.on to adopt the report was moved by Mr Norman King and seconded by Mr Phillip Rock Carried Mr R.W Brown then introduced the following to the meeting Mr. Ted Paquette, Public Works Superintendent Miss Sharon 2'osger, Recepticnist for the Dept of Agriculture Mr Noah Boese and Mr Ralph Loosmore, Former Councillors From the M D of Starland Reeve- Aaserud Councillors- °Jaters and Bagley Sec -Treas - Don Merritt From the County of Mountain View- Deputy Reeve -Fred Metz From the Three "dills School Division. Chairman Hir Walter Anderson Trustees- i ✓Ir. Don Dau, Mr. Jack Harris, and Mr. J. Dickinson Three Hills Hospital Ward - -Mr Doug Lyster Drumheller Hospital Ward- -Mrs Myrtle Roberts ..4 IN %. M I_. ANNUAL MEETING March 16, 1970 Page 4 14rs. Myrtle Roberts reported briefly in regard to the Drumheller Hospital and stated that the new hospital is being built replacing the 1954 addition Cost including equip-1ent and other matters will be $1,154,229 The new hospital will have 70 beds as compared to the former accommodation of 94 beds There will be a requisition in both 1970 and 1971 for an approved cost The adoption of Mrs. Roberts report was moved by ors E W Gore and seconded by Mr i:erns. Carried. Mr Jim Bishop moved a resolution in respect briefly to payment to farmers for farm stored grain and related matters (copy with minutes). Seconded by Mr, C, Currie After a brief discussion the resolution was voted on and carried i4r Phillip Rock spoke of the need for coyote control to protect the sheep industry. He then moved that Council allow the use of 1080 bait for coyote control in the winter of 1970 -1971 where same is requested Seconded by Mr. Len Andrew Discussion followed Motion was voted on and declared defeated Mr Edwin Sept asked that the Secretary read certain sections of the 1,11unicipal Government Act,namely,sections 29 and 31 each of which deals with qualifications of Councillors. Mr Sept then asked why a nomination was accepted last November and why Council did not follow these rules sir G King as Returning Officer for the Councillor's Election stated that he could not determine the eligibility of any candidate who signed a nomination paper This could only be decided by courts Mr. Brown replied to the other part of the question stating that Council had certain rights, but the word in the Act stated the CouncilP4mayt9 but did not state that Council "shall" do so were Announcements given in regard to Agricultural Meetings to be held at Carbon on ':.arch 24th and at Trochu on March 19th. Mr J� Barnes asked about the Councils method in financing the surfacing of roads Mr. Brown answered that this is done on a pay as you go policy using Government Grants Cost has been $4,000 to $5,000 per mile and this eliminates the need of about $1,000 per year that was formerly spent for maintenance, loss of gravel, etc Mr. Gordon Park stated that he had some slides which he could show if any were interested in respect to the Warble Fly Program No particular interest was indicated and the slides were not shown iylr. Norman King moved a hearty vote of thanks to Chairman, Gilbert Berdahl for the able manner in which he had conducted the meeting Carried with a handclap Iir G. Berdahl, Chairman expressed thanks to the Council and staff for the manner in which they had carried out the business of the Municipality during the past year, Mr John Dickinson moved that the meeting adjourn Seconded by Mr. J Bishop Carried Time of adjournment -- approximately 4.15 Estimated attendance at the meeting- -180. G G King, Secreta y/— G Berdahl, Chairman