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Home My WebLink About1972-08-09 Council Minutes'o' V_w c • i FORM 149-P SPECIAL MUNICIP L SUPPLIES A speci Kneehill #48 Hills, on We 900 PM Du to all Counc- SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1972 il meeting of the Council of the M. D. of was held at the Municipal Office, Three Inesday, August 9, 1972, commencing at notice of this meeting had been given L111-ors Council ors present for this meeting were Page 1 Mr. A Church Div 1 Mr C. . Poole 4° 2 Mr R Brown °P 3 (Reeve) Mr. A Bauer °° 4 (afternoon only) Mr T. Ferguson °P 5 Mr S Schmelke P9 6 Mr, R� Campbell °P 7 Mr Bau r had phoned the office at 9 00 A M and stated he re rotted he would not be present for all of the m,cating. Mr Ted Paquette, Public Works Superintendent, was present thro ghout the meeting. Mr G 0. King, Secretary- Treasurer, was present and recorded the Minutes. Notice was read advising that the Task Force com- mittee was t0 meet with Mr Thigh Bodmer at Carbon this evening Mr R W Brcrn stated he would be able to attend in his capacity on th '7tit committee. ART BAUER _ T PAQUETTE Letter Crom the C.:unty cf Stettler was read inviting Reeve, R W Brl ^,n, to att,enaa and take part in their parade on August 1 - h Mr Bv,._ ,rn stated he would not be able to attend and s ggestea tnat someone be appointed in his place. The Council]-Drs present stated they could not attend so this vix ._s tabled ntil late -L. in -he day Notice was .ead regarding the meeting to be held at Three Hills on August 17 with the special M. L A committee on Crop Insurance and Weather Modification The meeting starts at 10 00 A M The Municipal Brief is to be presented at 3 30 P M and approximately one-half hour is allowed for the brief ani di- srussi on=: Some discussion followed in re- gard to having a basic cre7 insurance taking all funds previously s tbrziCLiz ed by the Federal GovE .. Ll,..At including the disaster fun-, the administration fund for P. F A and other items. Roference was made to a resolution passed at recent Agricultura7 Service Board conference. Mr Poole moved. that Mr Ralph Brown present the brief regarding Crop Insurance Carried Brief discussion follcwed in regard to the Weather Modification portion of the brief. This was tabled until later in the meeting Linden gravel from Canadian tales 5,000 cu yd ..-_ambers stat road use by Mr. Schmelke Mr. Fraser a gravel suppl G. KING TASK FORCE MEETING STETTLER FAIR CROP INS & WEATHER MOD. MEETING AUG 17/72: cntractors had verbally asked about getting he Fraser Pit in NW-10-29-22-4 ( Hesketh ) for GRAV ern Natural Cas Estimated quantity was about (HES In the discussion which followed Council d they thought the gravel should be kept for he MunicipalL_ty and for surfacing if possible moved that A H Church and G.G. King contact Canadian y,estern Natural Gas regarding the Carried See Page 2 G� FORM 149-0 SPECIAL U ICI L SUPPLIES Notice vised that t Office of t 18th at 2 00 and G G. Ki hearing Ca SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1972 Page 2 'rom the Alberta Assessment Appeal Board ad- MUNICIPAL to Municipal appeal will be held at the APPEAL ie Town of Three Hills on Friday, August AUG 18/72 P M Mr Church moved that Mr. R W. Brown ig represent the Municipal District at the -ri ed Mr. Poo Le reported that Steve Goacher has asked about leave f absence for approximately one to two months if a -eplacement is available to operate the motor grader in Div. 2. Mr Goacher has been having some back tr uble due to standing in the machine for long hours lscussion followed. Mr. Poole moved that Council gran Mr. Goacher leave of absence commencing August 14th ind not to exceed two months unless otherwise agreed by Co ncil and that this leave of absence be with- out pay Carried. Mr Poole asked why this Municipal District put the cold -mix material in a dry hole without oil whereas the Government c ew use more oil when patching holes Mr Ted Paquette advised that our material is made to be used as we a e doing and that the Provincial Government uses a diffe ent material and different procedure Mr Brown asked for some further clarification in regard to the records for down -time of any machines. The intent of the policy in brief was explained by Mr G King as being repairing time plus the time obtaining the repairs The con ition of the Trcchu east road was discussed. Mr. Paquette recommended patching as previously planned Discussion followed in regard to projects listed for 1972 work if possible for the main grading crew The Minutes of April 1772, Page 11 were reviewed The following is a brief summary of the discussion S GOACHER LEAVE OF ABSENCE L COLD -MIX MATERIAL V' DOWN -TIME RE MACHINES I/ TROCHU EAST V ROAD 1972 ROAD WORK SUMMARY # 4 South Huxley West - 42 mi. to finish in 1972 #13 Huxley E area - 22 ml completed #26 Frank Davidson - Approx. 3 mi. completed by small crew #30 Nottal Mine Road - Channel for culvert prepared by small crew, 22 mi to grade in 1972. Contact District Engineer re approach road to mine #31 Everett West - 1 mi. to grade in 1972 #36 0. Parr - 12 mi completed #38 J Klas en North - 2 mi grading - can be delayed #40 V Kien z West - w mi completed 2 mi. to be delayed #41 Hill south of Oelke- completed #43 Johnson NW of Wimborne - 12 mi. grading - delay #45 Park - Carlson - 2 mi grading - delay #46 Fobes - 2 ml grading for 1972 #148 Gustafson south - 3 mi. grading - delay #50 Correction line South of Twining - 2 mi. grading - delay i52 E Wiebo J D Toews - 2 mi. grading - delay 60 Acme East - 62 mi. grading - delay 65 Fred Gordon - 12 mi. grading for 1972 #66 I. Berr th East - 1 mi grading - delay and consider right out to #21 highway 76 Bob Ohl auser South- 52 mi. - delay 77 78 Schindel. - Huether- 3 mi in 1972 �80 & 81 G. Ward west & Pippus - 42 mi. in 1972 #83 Carbon outh Cemetery East - 34 mi in 1972 See Page 3 fl 0 N ❑ FORM 149-0 SPECIAL MU ICI L SUPPLIES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEE',P"ING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1972 The possible grading program to be completed in 1972 by the main 2rew was then further discussed Mr. Ted Paquette was asked for his opinions as to the time that would be req fired for the various jobs. The following list was thep made MILES 41 2 1 21 1� 3 41 It was t'nen of the abov 12 working' Mr. Paquett for the mai LOCATION WEEKS Huxley West 6 Fobes 2 Everett 1 Nottals 3 F. Gordon 2 Schindel - Huether 3 Carbon S Cemetery E. 3? G. Ward W & Pippus 42 Total 25 Page 3 1972 GRADING PROGRAM noted that the estimated time required for all would be 25 weeks whereas there are only approx. aeks left this year After further discussion, was authorized to proceed with grading projects crew in the following order V 1 Huxley West 2 Eve etts 3. Not als 4 Schindel - Huether The total elctimated time for those would be 13 weeks. The patch crew fobs wero reviewed and Mr Paquette PATCH CREW stated most of those listed for 1972 would be completed, „ PROJECTS however, some new projects had been added so some others will be left, undone Mr Zerilak of the Lamplighter Inn in Grantville met ZEMLAK with Council and requested that the Municipal District (L.AMPLIGHTER pay him $15.00 for gravel which he had hauled by Ronvs INN) Trucking to fill a hole in the approach road He had requested Municipal work twice but nothing had been done as quickly Ls he had hoped He stated the road still needs maintenance and a small amount of gravel. It was agreed that this be tabled until the afternoon Mr Zemlak than ed Council and then left the meeting The Co ncil Meeting adjourned for dinner from 12 00 ✓ DINNER Noon until l 00 P M. Councillor A W Bauer was present for the afternoon ✓ A W BAUER session. An inv tation to Reeve Brown to represent the Municipal District at the Stettler Fair parade on August 11th was read Mr B own stated he could not attend but suggested that some o her Councillor go in his stead After discussion, it was evid nt that all of the Councillors were very busy and none wished to attend Mr Schmelke then moved that G G. King epresent the Municipal District at this function arried /W See Page 4 STETTLER FAIR V I/ Brief discu sion followed and Mr Luft gave further information particularly in regard to the type of doors on his buil ing Mr Luft then left the meeting Mr. ScImelke moved that a new shop building 409 x 1044 WILSON be ordered from Wilson Arches as per its bid for a total ARCHES BID price of $8,123 00 with the two doors and including two =' ACCEPTED coats of painting on the ends. Carried. $$,123 00 i Mr La ry Luft was invited back in to the meeting A and he agre d and thanked Council for the order 3 EE i i r FORM 149-P SPECIAL U ICI L SU PLIES Mr. Ferguson moved that the terms of payment for the TERMS OF new Wilson Building be $2,000.00 cash down payment now PAYMENT and the balance two weeks following completion. Carried Mr. Luft then left the meeting as did also Mr Jeffery. The brief to be presented to the Cabinet committee BRIEF RE in regard to Crop Insurance and Weather Modification was CROP INS then further discussed. Mr. Poole moved that Council with- ETC draw all comments regarding Weather Modification from the brief which is being submitted to the M.L A. special committee. Carried. Mr Brown outlined his ideas in respect ante and referred to a resolution previously the Agricultural Service Board to its confer, Strathmore about December, 1971 and Edmonton 1972. He wat authorized to draw up a written the M L A. ommittee to Crop Insur- submitted by antes at in February, proposal for Discussion followed about whether or not the Balder- BALDERSON son tractor should be hired to pull the packers. It was TRACTOR agreed that it be kept until the Huxley west job is ✓ finished. Mr Ch rch moved that Mr. Ted Paquette have authority ROLL BARS to authoriz the roll bar attachments for the new Terex motor grade for winter installation Carried Aq-11 See Page 5 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1972 Page 4 The resignation of Lorne Boese as Assistant Agricultural L. BOESE Fieldman was read with his request that it be effective RESIGNATION August 31st Mr Ferguson moved that this be accepted and that Mr. Lorne Boese be wished well in his new employment. Carried Mr. Larry Luft, agent of Wilson Arches met with Sec treasurer L. LUFT & Council and .r. J C Jeffery, Ass4t - and J JEFFERY Secretary of the Shop Committee, also met with Council The bids for a new shop building 409 x 1044 were then opened and the following is a brief summary SHOP BUILDING Wilson Arches $7,73$ 00 BIDS Extra door 3$5.00 Total $$1123 00 Alberta Arches & Beams $7,761 00 co Extra door 340.00 , Total $$1101.00 Brief discu sion followed and Mr Luft gave further information particularly in regard to the type of doors on his buil ing Mr Luft then left the meeting Mr. ScImelke moved that a new shop building 409 x 1044 WILSON be ordered from Wilson Arches as per its bid for a total ARCHES BID price of $8,123 00 with the two doors and including two =' ACCEPTED coats of painting on the ends. Carried. $$,123 00 i Mr La ry Luft was invited back in to the meeting A and he agre d and thanked Council for the order 3 EE i i r FORM 149-P SPECIAL U ICI L SU PLIES Mr. Ferguson moved that the terms of payment for the TERMS OF new Wilson Building be $2,000.00 cash down payment now PAYMENT and the balance two weeks following completion. Carried Mr. Luft then left the meeting as did also Mr Jeffery. The brief to be presented to the Cabinet committee BRIEF RE in regard to Crop Insurance and Weather Modification was CROP INS then further discussed. Mr. Poole moved that Council with- ETC draw all comments regarding Weather Modification from the brief which is being submitted to the M.L A. special committee. Carried. Mr Brown outlined his ideas in respect ante and referred to a resolution previously the Agricultural Service Board to its confer, Strathmore about December, 1971 and Edmonton 1972. He wat authorized to draw up a written the M L A. ommittee to Crop Insur- submitted by antes at in February, proposal for Discussion followed about whether or not the Balder- BALDERSON son tractor should be hired to pull the packers. It was TRACTOR agreed that it be kept until the Huxley west job is ✓ finished. Mr Ch rch moved that Mr. Ted Paquette have authority ROLL BARS to authoriz the roll bar attachments for the new Terex motor grade for winter installation Carried Aq-11 See Page 5 �401 C N .J FORM 149-P SPECIAL MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES G. Kin Terex is si vide for ap end of the months afte .r■n■ r�rrr. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1972 Page 5 advised Council that the warranty on the new WARRANTY RE months and the agreement as signed will pro- TEREX MOTOR roximately four months this year until the If GRADER orking season and the balance of approx two start of work in 1973 Some discussion took place regarding the Bertha Army Worms which are now affecting rape crops Council was advised that Mr Peters and Mr. Park are both working Ll hard at control measures Council was advised that Mrs Arndt had inquired regarding the old Torrington Nuisance Ground. Mr Brown r moved that the Road Committee check regarding this. Carried At the request of Nrt. Zemlak for $15.00 for the gravel at the Lamplighter Inn /was further discussed. Mr. Ferguson moved that this account be not paid as it had not been first authorized by Council but that this Municipal District endeavour t provide better maintenance in the future Carried. BERTHA ARMY WORMS ARNDT RE TORRINGTON NUISANCE GR ZEMLAK ACCOUNT I,, Mr Pa uette inquired about Council's decision in INLET RD regard to inlet road for Frere's to the NE -19 and NE -19 &5E -30- 5E- 30 -32 -24 4 Mr Bauer moved the Council approve open- 32 -24 -4 ing the roa west from Don Reynolds along the north side V FRERE'S of NE -19 an NW- 20- 32 -24 -4 Carried The Se - Treasurer ?dvised Council that Mr Crawford Ferguson, S licitor, had further promised to deliver the LOOSMORE Hold- Harmle s Agreement for Ralph Loosmore but had not ✓ HOLD- HARMLESS done so to date. Mr. Ca.rrpbell moved that Mr Ferguson AGREEMENT be advised thA the Agreement is no longer required Carried Mr Ca. pbell moved th,t Council gr_nt Approval for APPROVAL the oil wel site In 5E- 1- 33 -23 -4 as per plans submitted ✓ WELL SITE Carried 5E- 1- 33 -23 -4 Mr G at our offi Hann -h of T of the Troc th'At the sa but conside King reported briefly e recently with Mayor ochu in regard to the u elevators In brief d road was a town and able detail had been regarding his discussions Steinbach and Councillor TROCHU ro_�d =long the east side ROAD they h- d been _advised ✓ C N R responsibility kone into with them. Notice was read in regard to the welding course of Keith Weig starting in November. Mr. Bauer moved that this be acc pied Carried Council w,s advised that Mrs Leona Loosmore had re- ported there was need for a guard rril in the NW- 6- 31 -23 -4 where there is a drop off to the creek flat on the west side It was agreed that Mr Ted Paquette check regarding this and use his own judgment about erecting guideposts Corres ondence from the Bridge Branch was read in regard to t e following 1 A 50 at the B & 2 Propos one north w -A di.ff Ralsto extension will be supplied for the culvert Coulee east of Carbon ils in regard to the Ralston bridge and the ;st of the Megli gravel pit were read ;rent 80 ft bridge will be put north of is this winter and the one north west of M11 ` K WEIGUM WELDING COURSE GUARDRAIL NW- 6- 31 -23 -4 V See Page 6 BRIDGE BRANCH L �4 ni a FORM 149-P SPECIAL UIJICIPAL SUPPLIES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1972 Page 6 Megli?s will be replaced when =a used one is available possibly in two or three years Mr Poole moved that these proposals be accepted Carried. Mr Poo e moved that this meeting do now adjourn Carried Ti e of adjournment 3 00 P M ADJOURNMENT Reeve Secretary -Tr'e surer •.l REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL - Monday, August 14, 1972, 9 00 A M