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Home My WebLink About1972-05-23 Council Minutes�a FORM 149-P SPECIAL i i vu 1 Appro 2. At 11 3 A. S. 4 Repor 5 G Br 6 Ted C 7 Block 8. Build 9 Michi 10 Can 11 Don 12. Asso 13 Crow 14 Dept 15. Thre 16 Conv 17 Repo 18 Cana 19 Replies r 20 C R 21 Repo 22 Repo 23. Brid 24. 25 26 27 Dist 28. 29 D & 30 Appl 31 Inle 32. Borr AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1972 al of minutes of meeting of May 8th/72 A M By -Law # 697 - Closing pt. road Board meeting with Council postponed s re Grantville Motel accounts, water deposit, etc .ce, Recreation Consultant - Ski Facility alk - offer re Sunnyslope lots 2 Grainger - should M. D. take title9 ng permits - Wilf Evans, Watson Reed ;an Wisconsin Pipe Line Co - well in SW- 1- 33 -23 -4 Propane Gas & Oil - Grantville lane ordon - rental of Swalwell house iation - Councillors Pension Plan Tire - list of purchasers of Agriculture - A. S. Board grants Hills School Div - minutes of May 10th /72 ntion reservations, etc ,ts, etc re Ambulance Society A Life - resolution re pension plan mobile phones & two way radios P C - STEP program -t of bids re Wimborne water system t re road W- 27- 31 -24 -4 (S. of Wilf Evans) ;e Branch - details re W/SW- 9- 31 -22 -4 19 - other inspections to - In SW- 17- 30 -22 -4 M. Anderson It - Bridges at Carbon •ict Engineer - Signing on Secondary Roads If - Paving contract, water for road Petroleum Consultants - water & salt waste .cation for work - Everett Petersen re SW- 36- 32 -27 -4 Reuben Gill ►w pits and fence agreements 33 PriII s of Ruelene and Negavon, distribution of same 34. Art urville Comm. Centre - financial statement 35 Prov Planning Board - Subdiv Hearing May 31st at Drum re NE- 22- 28 -20 -4 36 Pro` Planning Board - Hearing re Rocky View June 1st 11 FORM 149-P SPECIAL I 1 PLI COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1972 A re u ar meeting of the Council of the M. D of Kneehill 4 was held. at the Municipal Office in Three Hills on Tu sday, May 23, 1972, commencing at 9 00 A.M Councillors present for this meeting were Mr A. Mr. C Mr. A Mr T. Mr S Mr. R H. Church Div 1 W. Poole 41 2 W Bauer it 4 A Ferguson "4 C. Schmelke 65 " G Campbell 7 Page 1 (Deputy Reeve) Mr G. G King, Secretary- Treasurer was present and recorded th Minutes G KING Mr C W Poole, as Deputy Reeve, was in charge of C. POOLE the meeting in the absence of the Reeve, Mr. Brown, who RE ENTRY was in ?ueb c at a Municipal Conference SW- 36- 32 -27 -1 Mr Ba er moved approval of the Minutes of the Meeting MINUTES of May 8, 1 72, as per copy given to each Councillor Carried. APPROVED Some d'scussion took place in regard to possible trans- HOLD fer of land to Mr. Ralph Loosmore from the NW- 6- 31 -23 -4 and HARMLESS giving to h m of the old bridge, etc. Mr Church moved that AGREEMENT RE RALPH the Secretary-Treasurer have authority to engage Mr. C. Trochu Solicitor to draft a hold harmless LOOSMORE Ferguson of agreement w as th Mr. Loosmore and that Mr Madden of Drumheller be alternate solicitor if Mr Ferguson is not available Carried to allow entry for Mr. Gill Carried. Mr. It wa noted that signs should be put up soon at the it is now considered private SIGN LOOSMORE?S old bridge at Loosmorevs stating A.S B. and anyone ho crosses does so at his own risk. Mr. R uben Gill and Mr Floyd Molendyk met with Council R. GILL Mr Gill stated that he has a problem regarding moving his RE ENTRY cattle in to the SW- 36- 32 -27 -4 as Mr Walter Friesen would SW- 36- 32 -27 -1 not allow hir to cross the latter's private land and there is no road inlet. He stated that he thought he could go in through the SE -36 owned by August Kruger but the land is rented to Wally Kruger who is now in hospital There are other probleos involving fences, etc but these appear to be priv to problems between the people concerned. Mr. Ferguson moved that the road committee investigate this matter with authority to pay adjacent land owners some compensation to allow entry for Mr. Gill Carried. Mr. Gill and Mr. Molendyk then left the meeting. It was noted that the combined meeting with the A.S B. Agricultural Service Board originally scheduled for this forenoon was postponed due to seeding operations and due to lack of urgent business. Lette of May 15, 1972 from Mr. Madden, Solicitor, was read ii regard to the old utility account for the Circle R M tel at Grantville. The Company has offered to pay $43).50 as full settlement of the outstanding water and 3ewer account and Mr. Madden had recommended acceptance Mr. Ferguson moved that Council approve of the recomm ndation and agree to accept $430 50 as full settlement of the old outstanding water and sewer account. Carried See Page 2 r I UTILITY ACCOUNT RE MOTEL (L. DAVIDSON) Mr Scl be required sewer servi, A lett the Minutes to briefly ski. facilit Mr. Church COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1972 Page 2 melke moved that the new owner of the Motel WATER DEPOSIT to deposit $100 00 in regard to water and ,/ RE MOTEL es Carried. r from Gerald Bruce, Recreation Consultant and DRUMHELLER of the Drumheller Ski Club Meeting were referred SKI CLUB These outlined possible developments of the es with an estimated gross cost of $100,000 00. ,/ .owed that this correspondence be filed. Carried Mr. Gordon Park, Agricultural Fieldman, met with v G. PARK Council Mr. Campbell moved that the Council meet jointly with JOINT MEETING the Agricul Proencing ral Service Board at our Office on Monday, /A S B. June 26th, at 9 30 A M Carried JUNE 2672 Consid rable discussion took place in regard to gully erosion. Pro lems in connection with those are the following GULLY EROSION 1. Farm oC Ed Ohlhauser where Karl Gundlach has done some motor grader work in the N2- 36- 28 -23 -4 2. Mr. Canpbell reported that the Hutterites have a problem regarding a ditch in the Ed Stankievech quarter, this being the SW- 30- 34 -22 -4 3 Mr. Park reported that Clarks have co- operated in filling in a ditch on their land and he hopes this will be solved 4 Mr. Lars Sorensen had left a report regarding his problem but this has not been investigated to date. It was noted that a charge would be made for the motor CHARGE RE grader at regular rates when used for private work in fill- PRIVATE ing in gullies. It was also noted that a grant may be avail- WORK able and t at grass seed has been provided free of charge up to cert in limits by the Municipal District for erosion control M . Campbell moved that Gordon Park investigate f these matt rs further and report back to the combined meeting on June 26th. Carried Mr G King reported regarding his personal discussions with Mr. R 1ph Brown and a phone call from Mr Eldon Dahl of the Associ tion on May 19th in regard to special prices on NEGUVON Neguvon anc Ruelene which are pour on materials used for RUELENE Warble Con rol The estimated gross saving would be $2.00 per gallon but no handling costs can be added and no ad- vertisements can be placed in regard to this material at this price Full discussion followed with particular refer- ence to the policy followed by Council to this date of not handling f r sale materials which are available otherwise. Mr. Church moved that no change be made in Council policy and that materials available through other agents not be stocked and sold and thus no order be given to the Associa- tion for N guvon or Ruelene at this time Carried. Councillor Ferguson asked to be recorded as opposed. Letter of May 12th from the Alberta Department of Agri- DEPT. AGRI culture wa read stating that the grant at this time is GRANT limited to $11,000.00 per Municipality, but later adjustments may be pos able Mr Bauer moved that this be referred to the June 26th -combined meeting Carried. See Page 3 FORM 149-P SPECIAL i i rru �1 FORM 149-P SPECIAL MU ICI L SUPPUES COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1972 Page 3 Some o her items of general interest in regard to GEN ITEMS Agricultural Service Board were discussed briefly and RE A S B Mr. Gordon Park then left the meeting Letter of May 11, 1972 from Mr Ralph Loosmore was read in regard to the closing of roads in his area and By -Law #69?. It was noted that he did not object to the passing of the by -law as such The Secretary- Treasurer advised Council that By -Law #697 had been duly advertised and any-person who wished to object had been invited to meet Council at 11 00 A M today No one has appeared with objection or otherwise. Mr Bauer moved that 3rd Reading be given to By -Law #697 and that it be finally passed subject to any required approval. Carried Mr F rguson moved 1st Reading to By -Law #700, this being a by-law to close a portion of the original road allowance WNW -6 and W/SW- 7- 31 -23 -4 and to transfer same to Mr Ral h Loosmore as per sketch attached with the by -law and being in brief from the north side of the Loosmore g rden area to south of the old bridge Carried Mr C urch moved 2nd Reading to this By -Law Carried unan. It was not Ed that this by -law must be advertised, etc. and that p rsons must be given the right to object 3RD READING BY -LAd W`697 RE R LOOSMORF M BY -LAW #700 unan Mr. Bauer moved 1st reading to By -Law #701, this being a by law to sell Lots 9, 10 and 11 in Block 8, Sunnyslope to Mr. Ted Chalk at $10 00 per Lot under the Tax Recovery Act Carried unan Mr. S hmelke moved 2nd Reading to this By -Law. Carried unan. Mr F rguson moved 3rd Reading to this By -Law Carried unan. It was not ,d that this by -law requires approval of the Minister oT Municipal Affairs Mr G Grainger h diamond an but the Ti moved l.st which the of Block 2 Mr C Mr C Mr G exists at Mr. Fergus a by -law u Lots 1 - 9 Huxley at Mr S Mr C Mr Mr;. Wi 1 to the King advised Council that all of Block 2 in s been used by the public in part as a ball by the Municipality for a gravel stockpile les have not been officially cleared Mr Poole eading to By -Law #702, this being a by -law under unicipal District will get clear title to all Grainger at a price of $5.00 per Lot Carried unan mpbell moved 2nd Reading to this By -Law. Carried unan. urch moved 3rd Reading to this By -Law Carried unan King advised Council that a similar situation uxley in the area used for the ball diamond. n moved lst Reading to By -Law #703, this being .der which the Municipal District will purchase inclusive and 11 - 30 inclusive of Block 10, 5.00 per Lot Carried unan. hmelke moved 2nd Reading to this By -Law Carried- unan, mpbell moved 3rd Reading to this By -Law Carried V, BY -LAW x701) SUNNYSLOPE LOTS TED CHALK BY -LAW #702 BLOCK 2, GRAINGER V BY -LAW #703 HUXLEY L. 1 -9 11 -30 BLOCK 10 unan. uer moved approval of the building permit for BUILDING Evans for a dwelling to be moved from Calgary L/ PERMIT 3- 31 -24 -4 Carried. W EVANS See Page 4 �4*1 �07� Ell a FORM 149-0 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1972 Page 4 Mr. Ferguson moved approval of the building permit for Mr I W Reed for a garage in Pt. of the SE- 5- 32 -22 -4 as per plan submitted and with waiver of the requirement for the usual et -back from the N/S road Carried Mr Campbell moved that Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co. be gra ted permission for an oil well site In Legal Subdivisio 3 In SW- 1- 33 -23 -4 adjacent to and on the north side of thE old road diversion subject to the condition that the C mpany will be responsible for any road damage which rrl.gh occur as the result of its operation Carried. Mr Campbell reported that a water truck which had been hauling water for the well as referred to above had caused some road damage. He is to get further details and report to the Office regarding this BUILDING PERMIT RE t/ WATSON REED WELL IN SW- 1- 33 -23 -4 ROAD DAMAGE Letter from Canadian Propane Gas & Oil stated it CAN. PROPANE could not give nor sell any portion of its Lot 3 in GRANTVILLE Grantville for purposes of a lane as the whole area is LANE required for the bulk propane storage. Mr Bauer moved that this 4e accepted and filed Carried. Mr G King advised Council that he had rented the RENTAL OF former Bea rie house in Swalwell to Mr Don Gordon of SWALWELL Acme to th end of June for $50.00 and this will be HOUSE - applied against the taxes If Mr Gordon stays further D GORDON than that the rate will be $40.00 per month. This had been discussed with the Secretary- Treasurer of the School Division and he had no objection Mr. Schmelke moved that this report be approved. Carried A cir ular from the A A.M.D. & Counties stated that ASSOCIATION it is inve tigating the possibility of a pension plan for ✓ COUNCILLORS Councillor Mr Ferguson moved that this be filed Carried PENSION PLAN Mr F rguson moved that Crown Tire be supplied a list CROWN TIRE as request d of those as previously approved for purchase LIST OF of tires at special prices. Carried `/ PURCHASERS Minut s of the Three Hills School Division meeting 3 HILLS SCHOOT of May 10/ 2 were referred to briefly Mr. Campbell moved ✓ MEETING that these be filed Carried. MINUTES Appli ation had just been received from Mr V C. OXLAND Oxland for a permit for a dwelling in the NW- 32- 29 -26 -4 BUILDING Mr Church moved that this be approved Carried. PERMIT The Secretary- Treasurer was asked to arrange reser- CONVENTION vations fo Mr and Mrs. Ferguson and Mr and Mrs. Campbell RESERVATIONS at Grande Prairie Motor Inn for the Firemen's Convention Lett read in r is now in account o expenses moved tha Carried. Mr Life be dated A of May 11th from Mr Madden, Solicitor was `his REPORTS RE and to the Kneehill Ambulance Service rporated under the Societies Act The solicitor's AMBULANCE $150 00 for legal services plus $21 65 for v Mr Campbell SOCIETY s read in a total of $171.5- this be accepted and approved for payment erguson moved that the Pension Plan with Canada CANADA LIFE ended as per correspondence from Canada Life ✓ RE PENSION 1 20/72 Carried. PLAN See Page 5 I/ i S C �q E E_ FORM 149 -P SPECIAL MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1972 Page 5 Mr G. King advised Council that he had the following information as requested in regard to mobile phones and REPLIES PHONES two -way red os TWO -WAY RADIOS 1. In case of an emergency call with the mobile phone set -up it is possible to request use of a line which is v' otherwise busy. 2 With t o-way radios any number of mobiles could be used with t e one base station and the price per mobile may be sli tly cheaper if a larger number is used. Brief discussion followed. Mr Ferguson moved that further TABLED UNTIL discussion of mobile phones or two -way radios be tabled v JUNE 9 MEET. until the rreeting on June 9th Carried. Letter from C.R P.0 advised that its application C R P C. for workerc under the S.T E P program had not been STEP PROGRAM approved Mr. Bauer moved that this information be accepted, ✓ and the letter filed. Carried Council in regard to was advised that three bids had been received the Wimborne Water System as follows BIDS RE WINIBORNE WATER Beckl Cunni Richa y- Campbell Construction Co gham & Shannon dson Bros. (Olds) Ltd Ltd $17,814 60 1$31212.00 24,594 23 SYSTEM In view of the fact that the prices had been much higher than the estimate, the bidders had been advised that no bid was being accepted Further investigation is being made about having smaller contractors split the work with the hope of getting lower costs Mr Schmelke moved that this repor, be accepted and the matter followed up further Carried Mr. 4e Dobler, Gravel Foreman, met with Council v J DOBLER The Road Committee reported on their investigation in REPORT regard to the need for re- grading the road West of 27- 31 -24 -4 RE ROAD (1 mile south of Wilf Evans). Extract from the Minutes of W- 27- 31 -24 -4 (W. EVANS) July 12/71 Page 1 were read in which Council had agreed to ;ravel he roadfromthe south end north approximately mile to he town water well This had not been completed. The Road C mmittee stated that some work should be done on the road b fore any gravel was placed on it Mr Church moved that Council agree to grade and gravel the said mile of road ani that motor graders be used for as much as possible of this work Carried. It was agreed that Mr. G. King see Ken Thompson in regard to this fob Council discussed the program for light -coat surfacing PROGRAM RE and the need to be ready to get started by the middle of PE LIGHT June Mr Schmelke moved that Mr. Joe Dobler endeavour to V COAT SUR take any necessary action to have all equipment ready to go for 11 t-coat surfacing by mid -June. Mr. Dobler gave the following information in regard GRAVEL to gravel laced on roads this year REPORT Division 1 nil r� 2 3978 cu yds 3 3870 cu. yds s 4 3303 cu yds. 91 5 1318 cu yds 74 6 2169 cu. yds � 7 $19 cu yds. See Page b i �41 V 4 COUNCIL MEETING ��'IAY 23, 1972 Page 6 Mr. Dobler further added that the equipment is now at GRAVEL the pit wet of Beiseker. All trucks are working okay. REPORT They recently had a transmission cooler system put on the loader at an approx cost of $400.00 and it can now be moved under tts power without any problems Mr. Dobler further reported they had recently GRAVEL RE hauled 1,467 cu yds. of sand to Keiver Lake beach and KEIVER'S it looks okay for the time being He suggested that some LAKE sand be ha led on to the ice along the shore next winter V, so as to p ovide a better wading area It was agreed this be referre4 to the Parks Committee for consideration. The n ed for a 30` °� culvert on the Lowen gravel haul 30 � CULVERT road was d scussed and it was mentioned that a used cul- LOWEN GR.IVEL vert is av ilable near there Mr Ferguson moved that ✓ HAUL ROAD Council ap rove having Oris Rodger install this culvert soon and t at Mr Dobler see about this Carried. Mr B uer moved that Council approve of an arrange- D & S PET. ment with & S Petroleum Consultants to spread some IV CONSULTANTS water and salt waste along old Highway I- Carried. WATER & SALT WASTE Mr Campbell mentioned that two sections of cement culvert S/511-25-32-22-4 are pulling apart and perhaps CULVERT PE this shouTecked be replaced with about a 15` culvert This , S/311- 25- 32 -22 -4 is to be further Mr C mpbell moved that Council accept and file CULVERT the info tion from the Bridge Branch in regard to NOTTALS the culve t , etc for VAT /SVd- 9- 31 -22 -4 - Nottals Carried Mr erguson moved that other letters from the BRIDGE Bridge Br nch regarding inspections be filed Carried BRANCH INSPECTIONS Lett Er of May 8th from the Bridge Branch advised that they will redeck the bridge south of Merle Ander- REDECK BRIDGE son's in Vq- 17- 30 -22 -4. Mr Church moved that this be SW- 17- 30 -22 -4 accepted end filed Carried Mr C King advised Council that an Inspector of the Bridg Branch had asked for opinions in regard to the priority of the two bridges at Carbon for replace- rent, one being in the Village of Carbon near the elevators and the other on the Municipal road at the southeast side of Carbon. Discussion followed Mr Poole moved that Council agree that priority should be given to replacement of the steel bridge in the south- west part of Carbon as it is in poorer condition and carries h avy traffic. Carried Lett r of May 11th from the District Engineer advised that the Department is supplying and erecting signs for Secondary Roads indicating the number, etc. but that the Municipal District will be responsible for the . of the signs on local roads Mr Ferguson oved that this be acknowledged with thanks Carried Lett r of May 15th from the District Engineer advised t at Tollestrup Construction has the contract to pave approximately 11 miles in the Allingham- Linden area The Contractor will be responsible for the dead 1 haul road Mr. G King further advised that he had contacted Councillors Bauer and Brown and had given Tollestrup Construction authority to get water from See Page 7 FORM 149-P SPECIAL MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES REPLACE BRIDGE SW PT OF CARBON a SEC ROAD SIGNS V TOLLESTRUP CONSTRUCTION -I IM J i FORM 149-P SPECIAL MU ICI L SUPPLI S Keiver's guarantee moved that and the ri Carried COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1972 Page 7 sake for road compaction subject to their TOLLESTRUP that there would be no pollution Mr Schmelke CONSTRUCTION the information from the District Engineer sport of the Secretary - Treasurer be accepted Mr, Bauer moved that the application of Everett EMPLOYMENT Petersen or work be referred to Mr Ted Paquette L✓ APPLICATION Carried Mr. Perguson moved that Council approve of the BORROW PIT agreerent3 for borrow pits with Oiva Anderson, Ken AGREEMENTS Anderson and Edward Kober and that approval be also & given for fence agreements with E C Jansen and R S FENCE AGREEMENTS Holmes as per copy on file Carried Mr. King suggested that the approach to Highway APPROACH TO HIGHWAY #21 X21 dust 3outh of Huxley and on the east side should be raised when the equipment is working nearby Mr. Campbell noved that this be approved Carried The Financial Statement for 1971 from the Arthur- ARTHURVILLE ville Community Centre was read Mr Schmelke moved COMM CENTRE that this be accepted and that the said Community be FINANCIAL paid its recreation grant for 1972 Carried STATEMENT Letter of May 17th from the Provincial Planning Board adv ksed that the appeal in regard to the sub- division ih part of the NE- 22- 28 -20 -4 will be held in Drumheller Council Chambers in City Hall on Wednes- day, May 31st commencing at 1 00 P M Mr Bauer moved ✓ that thi information be accepted and referred to the Committe previously named by Council Carried Notice from the Provincial Planning Board advised that the appeal of the M D of Rocky View in regard to commercial development in the SW- 9- 26 -29 -4 will be consider Ed in the J J Bowlen Building, Calgary, on Thursday June 1st at 3 00 P M Mr Poole advised that he may attend that hearing as a member of C R P C It appeared that this was not of special concern to this Municipal District. Mr Ferguson moved that this cor- respondence be filed Carried Mr. Poole reported in regard to our Lots at the Carbon Shop site He stated they have been cleaned up and are now in respectable condition The M. D has 11 lots with 30 ft frontage each and the approx. value is $8 00 per front foot for vacant lots He suggested we could perhaps sell the three southerly lots He agreed to measure this out and discuss same with Mr A H Church at the site and they will then report b ck to a later Council Meeting Mr Campbell inquired regarding wage rates for John Campbell The records showed he had returned to work for this M D on May lst, 1971 and had been classed as a first year man for May and June By direction of Council he began at the second year rates fr m July 171 and thus would be on that rate until th end of June this year at which time he would be classed as a third year employee. SomD general wage discussion took place particular- ly in re and to the rate if experienced ren are hired for hole ay periods, etc The wage agreement was later checked and the attention of Councillors is drawn to See Page 8 ■ APPEAL - SUBDIV NE- 22- 28 -20 -4 PROV PLANNING BD - HEARING RE ROCKY VIEtiv REPORT RE LOTS AT CARBOF SHOP SITE JOHN CAMPBEL? RE WAGES Ll GENERAL WAGF DISCUSSION V 0 FORM 149-P SPECIAL MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES the foll ng clause COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1972 Page 8 WAGES "A n w wage category is provided for those who were employed ty this M D ' who quit for any period of time, and were later re -hired Their revious experience will count up to a maximum of one (1� year. The new rate will appl ) only from J -aly 1, 1971 is Mr ampbell reported that he had been requested ROAD IMPROVEMENT to make s me road improvements west of 4- 35 -24 -4, W- 4- 35 -24 -4 being the one mile north of Otto Medings and up to the land owned by Ian Cameron Mr. Campbell had been told that the County of Red Deer is rebuilding the mile dire tly north of this. He further stated that the rile in this Municipal District needs some brushing but is otlierwise reasonably passable in the summer It was agree4 that the Road Committee inspect this when in that area with possibility of having the brushing done late fall Mr ampbell reported that the Fish & Game Associ- SIGNS RE ation or otbers interested are having the required RIVER HILL signs put up at the river hill near Hugh Macleans indicating that the river hill is a private road and ✓ those usi 7 it do so at their own risk Mr erguson moved that this meeting adjourn ADJOURNMENT Carried time of Adjournment 4 00 P M NOTE NE 9, e ;ve Secretary- `j'reasueer I 'J Regular Meeting of Council - Friday, June L972, 9 00 A Y