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FORM 149-0 SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES
SHOP COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 1
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL #48
Oct 8, 1970
A me `ling of the Shop Committee took pla -e in the
Council r om at 1.35 P. M with those present as follows.
Mr.
T PA
uetto
Mr J Dobler
Mr
K Sm'
th
Pair C.W. Poole
Mr
A.R
ommerville
Mr. J.C. Jeffery - Sec
Mr.
T A Ferguson
Mr. '
A Ferguson
moved the adoption of the Mar 24/70
meeting mnutes.
Mr. 7 Paquettd then reported that they had moved the
graval bo es ahead eight inches but this made the trucks
harder to steer and is much hander on trucks in general
It was decided to do nothing at this time as these trucks
will probably be traded this year'.
It wags then decided that the shop needs the following
equipment j
(1) variable speed press drill - floor model- approx
WO to $400
(2) 3urface grinder for welding shop - approx.
150. to $200
(3) Battery Charger (quick charge) y approx $150.
(4) ylinder taper garge - approx $50,
(5) lectrlc wall clock - approx. $20
(6) kn old refrigerator to keep welding rods dry
pprox $10.
(7) ire repair equipment - approx $50
Mr A R Sommerville thAn reported that they over-
hauled sev nteen (17) motors in the last year, broken
down as fo lows- Nine (9) trucks
Two (2) graders
Three and one -half (32) Euclids
He also re Ported that they changed heads in the Wagner.
It was also then discussed that Rn extra mechanic
is needed in the shop as Mr. Sommerville is not satisfied
that he is servicing our equipment properly as he is only
doing majo jobs and leaving the servicing,as there is
too much w rk
It wtu, then decided that the parts room needs a
new office chair on castors - approx. cost, $50 , and
also a naw adding machine that can multiply - approx $100
Mr Sommerville and Mr. Smith were than asked to keep
a stock of sheets of steel, build racks for the sheets and
find a pla a to put the racks It was decided that an
initial st lurchase ck of $200 to $250. be purchased and that
Mr Smith more to keep a desirable stock as required
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SHOP COMMITTEE MINUTES Page 2
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL #48
Oct. 8, 1970
Mr T Paquette then reported that the shop roof will
be complet ly rebuilt on October 19, 1970. He reported
that Prestige Builders and the Insulation Company will
split the costs half and half, with no cost to this M. D
He also re orted that they would have to lift the complete
roof, put the insulation under and then tack down the roof
again
Mr P quette and Mr. Sommerville then reported that
there is s me trouble with the 627 motor scraper and that
R Angus h d given very satisfactory service on the machine
and that t e expert has not found the trouble as yet, but
is still 1 oking.
Mr J1 Dobler then reported that he was having no
problems wTth the gravel fleet
It wat then asked that the Secretary send out copies
of the gra el truck cost reports to the committee and all
Councillor .
Mr T Paquette then gave his report re. a cab for
the Traxca ator. Mr Paquette was advised to enquire
in Calgary to see if he could find something suitable.
Mr P quette then recommended to look for an old
four (4) y luitable rd gravel box and hoist that front dumps with
some type f spreader that this District could use for a
hill sande It was discussed that the above could be
placed on ne of our water trucks It was decided that
Mr Paquet e check into this and see if he could find
something
Mr P *quette then reported on hard hats with prices
as follows
luminum - $4 80 per hat
ibreglass - $3 85 per hat
The T�avellalls were then discussed with no deci-
sions bein made
Mr P quette then suggested getting a sign machine
and if one is purchased, it should be ready for operation
by Decembe
Mr. 4R Sommerville then moved adjournment Carried
Meeting ad 'ourned at 4 30 P M
J C. Jeffery - Secretary to the
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