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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-13 Council Minutesr • 0 C FORM 149-P SPECIAL I I u LI COUNCIL N,LL111JG Jan 13, 1971 (Continued from Jan 11/71) Page 8 The e was brief discussion on the 1971 Wage Contract with the hourly employees and the percentage increase 1971 WAGE granted to the various categories A summary sheet CONTRACT concern g this was given to each Councillor and showed that the top increase was about 7 3% and the average about 6 % Based on a $225,000. payroll. -at 7% would V` be an increase of $15,750 00 and it was noted that two fewer tr cks would approximately offset this full amount as far aS wages are concerned. The Council then went into a Committee of the whole PRIVATE and the Secretary-Treasurer left the meeting Private INTERVIEWS interviews were held by Council with the following � Mr Gordon G King, Mr John C. Jeffery, Mrs Vi Hart, Mr Gord n Park, Mr Ted Paquette, Mr Joe Dobler, Mr John Dorn, Mr A R Sommerville and Mr Keith Smith The Council meeting reconvened briefly but then DINNER adjournel for dinner from 12 00 noon to 1 00 P M Following the noon adjournment, the Council met GOVERNING together with other governing officials A separate OFFICIALS report of the discussion of that meeting is enclosed Council again met briefly following the conclusion of the meeting with the governing officials Mr Bauer moved that this meeting adjourn until 9 00 A 11 on Thursday, Jan 14/71 Carried ADJOURNMENT Time of idjournment, 5 15 P M V Reeve The office o Councill Mr attended for Mr D Secreta COUNCIL MEETING Jan 14, 1971 (Continued from Jan 13/71) Council meeting reconvened at the Municipal i Thursday, Jan 14/71 at 9 00 A M with the ors present for Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 JAN 14/71 Walter Anderson of the Three Hills School Div. W ANDERSON the meeting in the forenoon as alternate member T.H.S.D. C. Dau. The Council went into a Committee of the whole and briefly Interviewed Mr George Park and Mr Lorne Boese separate y in respect to wages and working conditions The Council meeting reconvened with Mr. G.G King, Secretar, - Treasurer, again present PRIVATE INTERVIEWS GGKING PRESENT Mr A R Smith, Director of the Calgary Regional PRELIMINARY Planning Commission, met with Council for a full discussion REG PLAN of the p oposed Preliminary Regional Plan Mr Smith advised hat since the previous Combined Meeting rewriting A.R. SMITH had been done but not much actual change had been made in the cont nt He suggested they had taken a very cautious approach to industrial development - See Page 9 /�J FORM 149-0 SPECIAL I I LI JANUARY 13, 1971 Page 1 REPORT OF COMBINED MEETING - LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS The Annual Combined Meeting of local governing officials of the area contained in the Municipal District of Kneeh ll No 48 was held at its office in Three Hills on Wednesday, Jan 13/71 commencing at 1 30 P M Members of Parliament R N Thompson and S Schumacher had each sent a letter commgending Council for holding this meeting but expressing regrets at being unable to attend Reprosen ntives present included M L. A,s Hon. Ray Ratzlaff and Hon. Gordon E. Taylor M _ D of Kneeh_i.11 No 4$ Church, Mr. C. W. Poole, Mr R W Brown, Mr A W Bauer, Mr T A Ferguson, Mr. S.C. Sch- mel e and Mr G G King Three H1.11--. school Division Mr W Anderson, Mr r D C Dau, Mr John F Dick - ns n, Mr Stan t_ -ice, Mr. J F. Harris, F 0 Schreiber, Mr. P. Reddekopp and Mr. R.C. Horley Town of Three Hills ' Nr . L . G. Howe, Mr . K. A. Wright, Mr. W . J Schmidt and Mr J. J. Wright Tcwn of (Trochu Mr J Stankievech and Mr. H C. Som erville Village_ of Carbon Mr. Adam Buyer, Mr. G. Bertram and Wayne Ohlhauser Village of Ac=me MrJ Bill Eitzen and Mrs Miss E Hunter Village of Linden - Matter part of meeting only) Mr. Clarence E;�au and Mr. Allen Megli Village lof Torrington -Mr Alvin Helm Di stri ctAgri culturi „ct Mr Dan Peters Three Hills Hospital Board_ Mr F C Empey, Mr- H Ly ter, Mr Art Taylor, Mr. H W. Sommerville St Marl's Hospital Si ter Ruth and Mr B Linden Nursing Home A Richardson, Mr. D.E. Mr Bert Leuf and G Mathieu Mr J D `i'oews, Mr Henry Regehr and Mr. Abe Thiessen Mr. K. A. Wright of Three Hills also represented the Auxiliary Hospital District and Nursing Home at Didsbury Some others present also represented more than one governing group Mr R W Brown called the meeting to order and it was agr ed that he act as Chairman (�/Vl - See Page 2 14 u 3 14 FORM 149 -P SPECIAL I Pu Mr G. meeting Mr G the previou Mr Andersc Mr R highway #2 entirety from Beise #21 into C is classed responsibi JANUARY 13, 1971 Page 2 REPORT OF D MEETING - LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS G. King agreed to act as Secretary of the King gave a brief r6sum§ of the minutes of meeting which had been held on Jan 7, 1970 moved adoption of those minutes Carried W Brown reported that the former Provincial is now considered a Municipal road in its e referred to the surfacing of the road r to Acme and also the approach road from bon He also advised that the Morrin road s Highway #27 east and is a Provincial ty The H n. Ray Ratzlaff referred to the 59,000 lb load limit on the Beiseker- Acme road and stated this is creating some problem for truckers of the area. School Division report in brief Additi and demolit being studi Linden Tr total of 29 by the Schc Linden schc next Septen Bow Valley with teache mentioned, resigned as be held N be held at at 1 30 P Drumheller ns are being considered at Acme and Carbon on of the old brick building at Carbon is d Also, considering some building for enrollment is down about 25 for a new 6$ The Study Committee which was set up 1 Division recommended having Grade 12 at 1 and this will be in effect commencing er This School Division is a part of the ssociation and is carrying on negotiations s through that Association They also ith regrets, that Mr Stan Price has a Board member and, thus, a by- election will lice was given of their annual meeting to cme on Friday, March 19, 1971 commencing spital Mr G King advised that Board member Mrs. M. Roberts had phoned and regretted she could not be present at this meeting She had advised that their building program has progressed very well and they are living wit in their budget Trochu Hosatal Mr. Ma and out-pat approx $1, In 1971, tr laundry E but they ma Linden Nur Mr J occupancy a choice b and increa have no de commended home plan assistance have a low hieu reported approximately 69% occupancy ent use is up 1970 roof repairs cost 00 00 and boiler repairs about $1,300 00 y anticipate some extra expenses for their dget was approximately balanced for 1970 require a requisition in 1971 Home D Toews stated they have approx. 95% d a waiting list at all times They make need and this adds to staff requirements d costs. Capacity is 37 patients They cits, excluding depreciation They e Prcv3.nce of Alberta for a good nursing Reducti -nn in the tax structure has been of o them He agreed that larger nursing homes per bed cost - See Page 3 fi Z:jM L FORM 149-P SPECIAL MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES JANUARY 13, 1971 Pa ge 3 REPORT OF COMBINED MEETING - LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS Auxiliar Hospital and_Nursina Home Mr K A Wright stated he is now preparing a "list of need" for a Nursing Home in this area and he asked for co -o eration in compiling a list of all of those who actu lly need nursing home care now Three Hi Is Hospital Mr Art Taylor was introduced as the new member for Ward 1 Reference was made to changes in respect to local doctors,with Dr Paul having been here from approxi tely March to December of 1970 Dr. Wong came to Three Hills on November 10, 1970 and has continued here Dr Watson was replaced by Dr Young at Beiseker. Occupancy was up 20% to about a total of 68% in 1970 They have filled in with tempory staff but now need more permanent, help Out- patient income is up considerably. They exp ct to be in the black for 1970 but will likely need a r quisition for 1971 A new light plant has been purchase and they may require some operating capital. Drumhell4r Health Unit Mr Church reported they now have full staff and everythi g seems to be operating satisfactorily. A q estion of Government Health Grants for 1971 was brow ht up but there was no specific information available Town of Curl $200,000 committer later til assistan, for a wa- re- organ: hree Hills and gutter 00 in 1970 wants to me Nuisance e. Cemetery er reservoir zed Town of Trochu program in the town cost approx Fire fighting - Their fire et the Municipal Council at a grounds need more Municipal Considering a possible dug -out Recreation Board is being Mut al concerns much the same as those of Three Hills load within Trochu, east -west, by the Auction Mart is Dxpensive and they suggest further Provincial or Munic pal assistance Mr Stankievech suggested this type of eeting is very good in his opinion Hon Gordon Taylor advised that Trochu could have used its Provincial street improvement grant on the road ref rred to above but had other needs for same. When the grid road plan starts, the Government will help witi grants as is done in the rural Municipalities The Government is faced with the choice of delaying the new serv'ce grid roads or holding down taxation. Village bf Carbon Happy re the paved access road and Municipal improvements to former #26, south. Carbon is annexing some land, will have a new post office soon. Concerns include nuisance ground expansion costs, servicing the pavement within Carbon and they suggested the Municipal District might co- operate more in regard to the use of its equi ment - See Page 4 ni'� 3 ■1 • :�M FORM 149 SPECIAL U ICI u C JANUARY 13, 1971 Page 4 REPORT OF NED MEETING - LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS Mr. Brown replied that use of Municipal equipment is 0 K in some cases but they wish to leave as much as possible to private enterprise and not run a risk of losing sale tax exemptions. Village o Acme Appreciate the paving on the Acme south road Have a big problem in connection with the Nuisance Ground. Villa e o Torrington No n�w problems but very interested in the meeting Nuisance Grounds Mr. R W Brown referred to Legislation which required nodified land fills in 1971 and he advised that the Aunicipal District is willing to consider the individual problems of the Towns and Villages in regard to these matters Separate meetings may be necessary in this r gard,. Old Car Blodies Action by the M D of Kneehill was reviewed Mr G King advised that there seemed to be insufficient numbers at any one location to justify Navajo Metals coming out on a special trip, exception to this is at the Town of Three Hills Mr G Taylor stated that the Legislation now puts the onus on the owner to remove old cars from road sides Further study is being made with the executives of the Urban and Rural Municipali- ties witl the idea of a public clean -up day using Municipal equipment and volunteer labor The company in Calga y wants car bodies and no subsidy need be provided up to 100 miles distance He also referred to a baler unit which is in operation at Red Deer Senior Citizen Certificates Mr R W Brown referred to the new program of the Municipa District giving these certificates and stated that the had been very widely accepted. Qualification in brief'is 15 years residence in the Municipal District or one of the towns or villages in the area, 75 years of age or more or 50 years of marriage or more Park Development Mr Ray Ratzlaff referred to the park established east of Iluxley and stated that capital development is unlikely in 1971 He also stated that more area may be added to tie these parts together. Mr Taylor referred to the Provincial program on roads to Provin- cial Par s They grade and blacktop these roads when the turn comes Bigelow Dam ThiB dam is proposed in the northwesterly part of the Muni ipality on the Three Hills Creek. Mr Ratzlaff stated t at the purpose is to control the flow in the Three Hills Creek plus recreational use with both fish- ing and aater recreation -- See Page 5 JANUARY 13, 1971 Page 5 REPORT OF COMBINED MEETING - LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS Bigelow dam (continued) . Acreage to be flooded is approximately 395 acres Possible effect on the road in the vicinity was mentioned and reference made to a meeting to be held at the Crossroads Hall this coming Tuesday. Mr Dickinson referred to the need for good alternate roads for bus traffic There may also be need for control of motor boats in the interests of safety Golden Hills Lodge Mr. L G Howe and Mr G. G King reported average occupancy was 41 out of a possible 47 but there is a waiting list for single rooms 1970 capital expense includ6d a new colored T V. and a new dryer There is good response from the whole area with entertainment, gifts, etc Requisition in 1970 was $10,000.00 total, some surplus has been built up for emergency, replace- ment of furniture, etc Hood and shield for the stove has been provided by the Provincial department. Village of Linden Particular concern is the uncontrolled railway crossing on the Linden -Acme road and also load limits on the former highway #26 and the Acme - Linden road Lower freight rates could be obtained if the limit was 72,000 1)s Also referred to the junction of old #26 and #9 a Beiseker with the need to widen and provide a stoppi g area for turns Mr Gordon Taylor replied in respect to 1 - Pro ective railway crossings cost is quite high. - Req Tres approval of C T C - Ins allation costs are shared with the Municipality $ay'ng 122% which could amount to anywhere from 1, 00 to $21000 - Maintenance is paid by the Municipality annually • - Approval is slow with priorities to be considered by the Municipal District - Mentioned the need for an educational program for greater safety 2. - Load limits - Limit of 72,000 lbs doubles or triples the cost to provide convenience for 5% to 10 of the vehicle - The Beiseker corner will be studied by a Depart- ment engineer and will send information to Linden, Acme, and the M D - Load limits were further discussed and effect on roads Mr Taylor stated there is damage to as halt roads by heavy loads even in severe weather - Hi hway #21 north of highway #9 is not designed for more than the 59,000 lb present limit The - Mu icipal District can charge for overload permits. - Ot ers mentioned the danger of loss of industry ® an effects on employment, etc Mr. Price mentioned th t the railway crossing south of Linden is considered "dynamite" - Mr. Taylor suggested the Municipality set up a priority list and he also mentioned that there are similar grants for an overpass The Dept of Highways will give engineering advice See Page 6 FORM 149-P SPECIAL ii u 14 11 is A"% %rw FORM 149-P SPECIAL MU ICI L SUP LIES C JANUARY 13, 1971 Page 6 REPORT OF D MEETING - LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS GenerallTopics #27 Wes - Mr Taylor stated that the balance of it will likely be paved in 1971 #27 East - Mr Taylor stated he hopes to have one grad- ing contract on it in 1971 for a portion of that road Speed L mits for School Buses - Mr Taylor asked the opinion of the meeting in regard to having the same speed limit for school buses as for other buses on numbered highways. This was supported It was noted that the speed limit for buses on Municipal roads is now 40 miles per hour Compuls ry Vehicle Insurance - Mr Taylor stated this has been recommended and adopted in principle and likely Legislation will make it compul- sory for P L & P D early in 1972 He referred to the danger of an increase in premiums but stated they are establishing a watchdog committee of M.L.A.s and also asking insurance companies to justify any increase to this independent Board Mr Ratzlaff referred to the new Alberta road map by the Dept of Highways and his Department and made particular reference to the tourist zones or areas Drumheller is the center for this general zone 3 and a meeting is to be held soon He asked that all towns and villages participate Matching grants are available for tourist encouragement but must be run at the local level. He expressed "thanks" for being invited to the meeting Mr Gordon Taylor also congratulated the Municipal Council and others responsible for holding this meeting He referred to the opening of the Provincial legislature on February 11th and stated that copies of bills will be available, and he would appreciate any comments concerning same Mr Brown expressed "thanks" to those who had attended app adj It was agreed that a similar meeting be xi. ately one y%r l s time The meeting r d.at approximately 3 30 P. M held In then G. G King, Secretary n �Yt�r