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Home My WebLink About1970-04-14 Council Minutes,r FORM 119-P SPECIAL MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES COURT OF REVISION MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL #48 April 14th and 15th, 1970 The Court of Revision of the M.D of Kneehill #48 met at the office of the lvl. D of Kneehill in Three Hills commencing at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 14th, 1970. Members present throughout the hearing were. Councillor - T A. Ferguson, A H Church and A W. Bauer Councillor, R.W Brown was present except for the hearing of Oliver arry in respect to his appeals. Mr. G G King and /or Mr. J C Jeffery acted as clerk throughout the hearings Councillor Lemay was not present for any of the hearings on the 14th arid 15th. Councillors Schmelke and Poole sat in during the hearings as committee members appointed by Council. Mr Bauer moved that Mr T. Ferguson act as chairman at the meeting of the Court of Revision. Carried Mr George Park, Assessor was present throughout and gave information in regard to each of the appeals The following gives a brief outline of the proceedings and discussion in respect to each appeal. 1 OLIVER PARRY - was present NW 12- 31 -24 -4 -- assessed for 4310 Mr Parry referred to coulee and one bad draw that cannot be farmed and also one slough. Mr Para reviewed the assessment sheet and showed the 10% reduction plus 30 acres and 10 acres out for sloughs and draws. Mr Parry made comparisons with the NE an NUJ of 31, both of which he claimed were level and similaril assessed. NE 2- .�1 - ?r4-4 -- assessed at 4610 Mr Parry referred to the coulee which goes through this. Mr. Park ave details as per the assessment sheet Mr. compared this with the SE 32 adjacent and said there was not enough sp ead due to the differences NW 2 31 -24 -4 - Similar c mments to the above NW 3=31 -24-4 - assessed at 4390 Mr. Parry stated that there is no way across the draw through the coulee and he can only farm 140 acres, thus about 19 acres in coulee Comparisc- was made to the SW of 32 and to the SE of 32. Field sheets were reviewed and discussed SE 29- 31 -24 -4 - assessed at 4270 Mr. Parr3 referred to two ridges with light clay soil and made is ns tmoreestones the SE Again comparisons stated comparisons the SE 2 the SE has were mad with the field sheets NE-18-31-24-4 -- assessed at 3130 Mr. Parry stated this was all broken but was light and sandy and he had seeded 125 acres to grass with 80 acres in brome and alfalfa and 45 acres in other grass. 35 acres is cropped with top yields of 20 to 30 bushels per acre. . .2. EM N ,%W M FORM 149-P SPECIAL 10 u Court of Revision April 14 & 15, 1970 page 2 NW - &aE - first assessed-at 2570 and the other-at 3340 Mr Parry mentioned the light sandy land with 60' Acres on the west side being saedz, back to grass because it is stony and sandy. SW -1 - 31 -24 -4_ Mr. Parry stated there ate 20 to 30 acres of hard pan which is rocky and the TIE - Corner has gravelly top soil By comparison to good soils he stated these are much too high. He cannot bail straw or the land would blow away. NE -7 31- 24 -4' -- assessed at 3500 Comparison was made 'to the SW of 32 with good soil and only 60 dollars difference in assessment. He also stated that the NE 7 blows easily but has some good soil. SE-34-31-26-4 assessed at 2070 Mr. Parry tated much of the grass is quack grass on the side hills but there is good prairie wool near the creek 80 Acres h d been broken but was gravelly and stony in the south nd all has been seeded to grass He only gets one hay cr p in 10 years but does pasture the land in the meantime In general conmients Mr Parry stated he felt that the light and heavy soils were too close together in assessments and he made soide comparisons of the increase from the former assessments of these lands He asked that the land be again checked , Parry was Advised that the Court would give this furth r consideration and he would be advised of the decision. He thanked the members and then left. MR. EDWIN SEPT - was present NE-7=,j2-2_4_-4 -- assessed at 3460 Mr. Park stated this had been cut 10 acres for draw and 5% for stones. 14r Sept claimed the draw should be 15 acres and he thinks there are more stones as compared to the NW of 7 He also claimed as allowance as he could not farm 5 acres due to steep hills SE-18-32-24-4 -- assessed at 3520 Mr Park stated he had taken off 30 acres for creek but Mr. Sept said that this should be 40 acres. NW- - 2 -gL-A Mr Sept claimed 30 acres of pasture is alkali and grows very little Mr Park stated he would like to take a look at this quarter when it dries up a bit Mr. Sept imas advised that the Court would made a decision later on lis appeals and he would be notified by mail He thanked the board and left the meeting. 3- WILLIAM JUSTIN - Not present NE--.'19-,10-24-4 -- assessed at 3560 NW- ,9- 30 -24 -4 -- assessed at 3490 Appeal of Mr. Justin was read Mr. Park explained that these had been increased very slightly due to the light coat surfacing of the road east of Linden Mr Brown moved that the asses ments of the Wm Justin land be confirmed at the prese t values. Carried Court of Revision April 14 and 15, 1970 Page 3 4 TMR VERN K ENTL - was present SW -2 =3g=26-.4 - assessed at 1600 Air Kientz stated the assessment had been raised because of a drain ge ditch, but the ditch had never worked I11r. Park repli d that the increase was partly due to a black top road, lut also that the sloughs had had crops in the dryer year, NW- 2-26 - Mr Kientz stated only 100 acres were broke with the rest in sloughs and pot holes. Mr Part: stated he had shown 120 acres broken Mr. Kientz was advised that a decision would be made by the Court and he would be advised by mail He thanked the board and left the meeting Mr. Brown 4oved that the assessment of the Vvrn Kientz lands be confirmed as at present Carried. I-IR WALTER LA1TDY1IORF, - was present NE-2Z-32-26-4 - assessed at 2760 Mr. Park reviewed the assessment sheet Mr Landymore stated because of the ditch 9 to 112 acres have been wasted. NW-2 -3L-:L6--4 _ assessed at 1860 Mr. Park r viewed the assessment sheet The complaint was that the d ainage ditch is not doing its job and the assessment has not been changed since the ditch went in. 14r. Park e plained that the raise was partly due to the black top oad. Mr Landym re was advised the Court would make its decision later and fiend him the result by mail He thanked the board and left the meeting SUN OIL CO PAW - represented by Mr. Hurst Oil Tell Property on L.S.D. 6 of 15- _31 -22 -4 Mr. Hurst tated that the compressor had burned in January of 1969 an no replacement had been put into use before Nov 7th, 9169. lie thus claimed that the compressor should not be ass ssed for taxation purposes in 1970 Certain other prop roes at this well were owned by other companies. L.S.D. 10 of-2S-31-22-4 Mr. Hurst said the tanks are the low type 500 barrel but actually assessed as the high 500 tanks. Discussion followed. Mr. Hurst as advised that the decision would be made later and he would be advised He thanked the board and left the meeting The Court of Revision adjourned for noon f rora 12 0 noon until 1.15 P.M. ALFRED G TOEVI - was present Bloc - iunn slo a Plan 4761EH - ssessed at 1 6 Mr Toews stated that the building is not used and is worthless. Mr. Park agreed that no use is being made of the buildirig Mr. Toews was advised he would he notified of the decision of the board later. He thanked the board and left the meeting r 4.... FORM 149-P SPECIAL MUNICI. L SUPPLIE5 111111L` r 11 '01 i�wl M FORM 149-P SPECIAL ii u Court of Revision April 14 & 15, 1970 Page 4 Mr Brown moved that the assessment on the sail Block 7 Sunnyslope be now set at 60 on the land and 300 on the building for a total of 360 Carried HENRY B DICK - was present 6 .44 acres of Nd- 33- 30- 25 72" - assessment 1310 land 2740 buildings Mr Dick st ted that he derived a livelyhood from farm income and hus the buildings should not be assessed. The board made omparison with Mr Abe Hiebert on the M'19- 32 -24 -4 and noted t at the latter had won an appeal and been granted exemption Brief discussion followed Tyr Dick wa3 advised decision would be made and he would be later notif ed by mail He then left the meeting Mr Church noved that the assessment of 2740 on the residence be cancelle entirely and that the assessment on the land of JY 1310 be con firmed. Carried CLIFFORD PA ET - not present NE-2 -10-24--r4 - assessed at 3630 His letter stated the assessment had been increased for paving but the road adjacent to this land was not yet finished. It was noted that this was on the 1970 road program. Mr. Bauer Moved that the assessment of 3630 be confirmed and Mr Paget advised that no further increase will be made when the road is actually paved this summer. Carried. ✓ 14RS ADA O�rT-L � 11D HER SON BRYAN DO'.,,`ELL - were present NE -1 - -2 - - assessed at �r680 They state they believe their assessments are too high as all quarters around this are lower except those to the north Assessment was reviewed and discussed They were advised decision would be made and they would be notified by mail. They thanked the board and left the meeting Mr. Bauer moved the present assessment of 4680 be confirmed. Carried ARTHUR MED NG - present SE-27-32-23-4 - assessed at 3250, Mr. Meding claimed he had only broken 1 acre to straighten the field and assessment had shot up $200, Mr. Park explained that new patches had been broken creek flats and he reviewed the assessment figures in detail NE-20-33-22-4 - assessed at 3900"' SE-20-33-22-4 - assessed at 3900 Mr Meding made comparisons with land immediately to the east and to the west of those appealed. Discussion followed Mr. Park reviewed the assessment sheets in detail Mr Meding was advised decision would be made later and he would be notified by mail He then left the meeting. Mr Brown moved that the assessments of the Meding lands as referred to above be confirmed. 1; 1� IM 11 FORM 149-0 SPECIAL MUNICIP PLI C V ELVIN - NE-18- Nw-19- SW- 31- Mr. Geo. Pai the assessmi regarding of Court of Revision April 14, & 15, 1970 Page 5 Not present 2 -21 -4 -- 2-21-4 3_-21-4 -- stated that is in respec ,erships, etc assessed assessed assessed he would t to the at 340 at 560 ✓ at 410 " like some time to review above land and to check I,jir Church oved that decision regarding C V. Elvin appeals be deferred until the Assessor has time to make a further check and eco=iendation Carrie' JOHN DIEDE - was present House on 1,T1 .1- 29 -2:1 -4 and other buildings Assessment - land 3350, house -1100 and other buildings 260 It was agreed that Mr Diede?s son is living in the house. 111r Diede stated that no rent is being charged It was pointed out that this does not alter the basis of assessment and taxation as the son is not actively engaged in farming. Mr Diede �as advised that decision would be made and he would be n tified. He then left the meeting. I4r Bauer owed that all existing assessments regarding the NW- 3 -29 -23 4 be confirmed Carried I/ C. W. THOMA - was present as well as Mr. Louis Matus Airp ane iiangers - N111 -22 -31 -22-4 - assessed at 2020 i`ir. Thomas felt that the hangers should be considered a community benefit because the land is freely used as a landing strip adjacent to same It was pointed out that the individual parts were built by the following and carry as :,...ts as shown 1 #1 - -by R Horley - 650 2 2 - -by R 0 Keglowitsch - 410 3. 3 - -by C 741 Thomas - 510 4 4 - -by Louis Maus - 450 It was not d that 11.1r. C W Thomas is a farmer and the owner of the lan on which the hangers are located They were dvised tiZat decision would be made and they would be notifie by mail They then left the meeting. Mr. Church moved that the Hanger of C tl Thomas assessed at 510 be exe pied but the other three assessments confirmed as given abov . Carried Fir Bauer moved that this Court of Revision defer decision in regard to the appeal of Oliver Parry, Edwin Sept, and Walter Landymore until Fir Geo Park reviews same and reports back Carried. 15. GEORGE A. REED - not present L S D. 3 6 of Sec 16- 31 -22 -4 - -1969 assessment - land- tly0 and building -4130 Mr. Park advised that Mr. Reed had returned to live in his own buildings prior to Oct 31, 1969 and these were then classifie as farm buildings for taxation purposes in 1970 and he ha removed the assessment TTr. Reed was satisfied. YPV .6. 1` 11 N D 11 N 11 A FORM 149-P SPECIAL U ICI L U PLI S Mr. Brown m by Mr Geor buildings a Court of Revision April 14 & 15, 1970 page 6 d that this Court confirm the action taken Park in removing the assessment from the leaving the land assessment at 870. Carried. i-ER SAM 1Uffl ER - not present NE-30=33- assessed at 3280 NE- 1 -22 -�q v4 2z;lo ° Nbl- 1 -2 — �� 3570% SE- 3 1 3440' SW-3 1 722 -4 3600'' Mr Park briefly reviewed the assessments and stated that he recommended no change Mr. Bauer oved that this Court confirm the assessments on all of am a.11er4s property as referred to above Carried THREE HILL SCTCOL DIVISION Hesk th -Lots 16, 17 & 18, Block 3 plan 4267CS Assess ent -� 30 on land, plus - Lot 16 -- 2140 - building Lots 17 and 18 - 1730 - teacherage Total -4000 Mr Park advised that the teacherage on Lots 17 & 18 assessed at 1730 ha4 been removed and its assessment should be cancelled I r Brown tsessment-s ved tliat the said assessment of 1730 be cancelled and other confirmed as above. Carried GEORGE H IIIS 1 (FOR E J SUESS) - not present SE -4 33 -25 -4 assessed at 2570 Mr Park r viewed the assessment and recommended no change Fir. Church moved that E J Suess property be confirmed with its assess ent at 2570 Carried Mr. 3 on Wednesd. Time frown :.loved that this Court recess until 9 00 E. M. ty April 14,1970 Carried of this adjournment - 4 30 P M COURT OF REVISIOY April 15, 1970 The hearin s that had adjourned from April 14, 1970 were reconvened at 9.00 A M. on April 15, 1970 PRAIRIE BI LE INSTITUTE - Represented by Mr. Muddle, Ir Mr Imbach, and Mr S Hanson Correspond nce was read in respect to their appeal of January 27o 1970 and a later letter of April 9, 1970 General pr'nciples of assessing buildings was explained by Mr. Parc in answer to their questions They were advised the presen assessment is based on the 1959 manual which uses 1953 dmonton Costs as the basis. The followiLng notes are taken from the discussion' n .. 7 ...... , .. '41W" Court of Revision April 14, and 15 page 7 Residences - 70 to 88 inclusive It was agreed that iese are very similar but there was uncertainty whether , not the plumbing was double or single and also uncertainty )out the amount of finish in the --asement They asked iat the assessor nts be compared to the properties owned r Mr Bauman an `r. Powell in the Three Hills Subdivision Darby Mr Par ° agreed that this s %ould be done. Residences -I9l to 98 inclusive There were no further cific questio s relating to these. Dormitory sz wn as G was referred to as Dormitory D It s agreed that 'sas would be tax exempt and present figures uld be used for .statistics in 1970 d Grade School - also tax exempt. Or to leave existing f gures as stati tics e Building ovez the top of the cistern - storage building o very low vale . They suggested this be reviewed but s ated it was not. too important CW f Dormitory d -r is also tax exempt so the value could be 1 ft for statistical purposes for this year. g Skate house also tax exempt and no changes required for this year. h The delegates present also referred to a garage known a #21 or #34 an agreed that it be checked for 1971 but 1 ft as is for 9 0. 20 f'011 F,c resentatives of the P B I were advised that all buildings ard hamlet properties are being reassessed in 1970 for use In 1971 so any changes would only be effective for this one yEar ThE P B I. repres ntatives referrer to our letter to them d ed October 29, 1969 in which :,,t was stated that Council wc,ild grant certain exemptions to the P.B I or make tax r ates in 1970 They were advisees that this matter has n been finalize as 1970 tax rates have not been set at t 's time This will again be referred to Council. Tbey were advised that decision would be made in regard to their assessment appeals and they would be advised by lettei- T y thanked true ourt and then left true meeting 14r Brown moved that Mr Geo. Park Assessor reinspect re idences 70 to TO inclusive at the P B I and report back and that all other assessments which were appealed be , confirmed at e., ' sting rates Carried Mo santo Oils Ltd Corresponda: dealing with L. S. are now using new well but has a we. asI.essment. L S D 14 o: er or had been mai be n assessed ins, a Aalkway should 1 th treater or ot3 IORM 149-P SPECIAL AUNICIP -L SUPPLIES - represented by .'rr Percy Anderson .ce was read and discussion followed 1. 6 of 35-31-24-11 Pair. Park stated we assessment rates and this 1s a suspended 1 head on it This is the reason for the 8- 32 -24 -4. It was pointed out that an e in the assessment in that 2 tanks have ead of one and idir Park also stated that e deleted There was no changes ..I,,,:,,.,,. ling er items. Deletion of the 1 tank and the 8..... r L/ P C� FORM 149-P SPECIAL MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES 21 9 stairway wo stated that the Court a Mr Bauer on L S D on L.S.D Carried Court of Revision April 14 & 15, 1970 Page 8 xld reduce the assessment by 330 Mr Anderson he would be satisfied with this and then thanked id left the meeting ved that the assessment of Monsanto Oils Ltd of 35- 31 -24 -4 be confirmed and that the assessment of 8- 32 -24 -4 be reduced from 2310 to 1980 ✓ GULF OIL CANADA LTD - not represented Pt h1 4-30 -22-4 Mr George Park read a letter concerning this from the Dept of Municipal Affairs stating that this deals with a pipe line right of way which is tax exempt. Mr. Church moved that the assessment against Gulf Oil Ltd in respect to a portion of the W2 of 4- 30 -22 -4 be cancelled, as not ass ssable Carried. Kerr -McGee Corporation - not represented L. S D. 6 of 29-34-22-4 Mr Park stated that he felt tha present assessment is fair as there is a well head on this well which is assessable Mr Brown oved that no change be made in the assessment of this pr perty Carried j. Mr George Park recommended that the assessment on all shacks on SE -15 -2 -23 -4 be cancelled except in respect to the one occupied b Mr. Alex Nage r' Mr. Brown moved that this recommendation be accepted. Carried Previous discussions in respect to certain appeals were then parried on and the following moved Mr Brown moved that the assessment of Sun Oil Company with respect to the compressor, etc on L S D 6 of 35- 31 -22 -4 be cancelled and that the assessment of Sun Oil in respectf to L.S.D 10 of 25- 31 -22 -4 be confirmed as is. Carried ✓ Mr. Bauer r#48. ved that the 6ourt of Revision do now adjourn until May th, 1970 at 3.00 P iii. at the Office of the Iii. D. of Kneehil Carrlvd. Time of a Chai iournment 12 noon Secretary r I f I