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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-19 Council Minutes0 • FORM 149-P SPECIAL The E No. 48 wa., March 19/` ANNUAL MEETING ELECTORS OF M D OF KNEEHILL #48 MARCH 19, 1973 Page 1 nnual Meeting of the Electors of the M D of Kneehill held at the Three Hills Community Centre on Monday, 3, commencing at 1 30 P M Reev Brown called the meeting to order and asked for nominations for a chairman of the meeting Mr. Angus Park was nominated by Mr. Howard Boles. Mr. G Berdahl was nominated by Mr. Findlay Code Motion that nominations cease was moved by Mr Reg ewart, seconded by Mr Gordon Ward. Carried. By show of handsS r G. Berdahl was declared elected as Chairman and he then took charge of the meeting Mrerdahl called for nominations for a Secretary of the meeting r A Keim nominated Mr Gordon King Motion that nominations cease was made by Mr A Becker and seconded by Mr R Stewam Carried Mr G King was declared Secretary of the Meeting Minutes of the Annual Meeting of March 20/72 were read by Mr. John Jeffery, Asst Sec -Treasurer Adoption was moved by Mr. Angus Park, seconded by Mr Robert Kerns Carried There was no business arising from those Minutes. Reev I e Brown read the 1972 Municipal Inspector's Report. This was very favorable but had a few suggestions regarding minor items. Mr Brown reported that these had been attended to The adoption V1 of the report was moved by Mr R Loosmore and seconded by Mrs. Jassman. Carried Copies of a proposed agenda had been supplied to those present. Mr H B les moved that th-is agenda be accepted, seconded by Mr Reg Stewart Carried. Mis Karen Petersen, D H E spoke briefly to the meeting and outlined the courses and help available through her office Mr Dan Peters, D A., addressed the meeting briefly and mentione that nearly 60% of his time had been spent with work in regar to the new Provincial Government loans for land, etc thus som other meetings had not been held He also mentioned li bilit in regard to aircraft spraying. He gave credit to Mr GordonP rk, retiring Ag Fieldman, for fine co-operation and he made ref rence to Mr Norman Soder as successor. The handclap of those pr sent showed the appreciation for the work Mr Gordon Park had done Reelre Brown introduced all fellow Councillors and staff and also the following 1. Far er members to the A S B. - Mr. Gordon Ward and Mr Findlay Cod 2 Ass ssor - Mr Roy Kinsey 3. Ag Fieldmen - Mr Gordon Park and Norman Soder 4 Former Councillors - Mr Noah Boese and Mr Ralph Loosmore He also elcomed to the meeting the following representatives from other go erning bodies Three Hills School Division - Mr Walter Anderson, Mr. Dale Fox and Mr Russ Horley and Mr John Smyth . . 2 1 ANNUAL MEETING ELECTORS OF M D. OF KNEEHILL #48 MARCH 19, 1973 Page 2 Starland Municipal District - Mr Doug Siemens and Mr Nick Shapka Drumheller Health Unit - Dr. Thompson 40 Reeve Brown then made the following presentations for long service to FORM 149-0 SPECIAL Mr Gordon Park - a 20 year seal Mr. John Dorn, Grade Foreman - a 15 year certificate Mr Karl Gundlach, Motor Grader Operator - a 15 year certificate He compl mented each of those named for their faithful service to the M' icipal District during their period of employment A hand- clap followed Mr ecretary-Treasurer, then reviewed some of 9G King, as Secretary -Treasurer ' the high Lights of the 1972 Financial Statement with particular referenca to revenue, expenditure, details of grants, capital expendit res, assets and liabilities and the special Auditor's Report i respect to the Wimborne Water System There were no V question asked in regard to the report Mr. Keim moved acceptance of the F nancial Statement, seconded by Mr Noah Boese Carried Mr 1R. W Brown read his report as Reeve and added comments in regard to the new proposed Provincial Tax Reduction Plan He referred to the increase in Homeowner Discounts and Renter Assistance He also quoted some figures in regard to the financial position of the Municipal District under the new proposals and stated that it appeared the M D might collect more in taxes but give fewer ✓ services He also advised there is no information at present in regard to the 1973 road grant. If there happens to be a reduction this would be very bad from a financial point of view Adoption of the report was moved by Mr Robert Kerns, seconded by Mr R Loosmore Carried Chairman, Mr Berdahl, made brief mention of the road bans in effect and asked that all electors give support to the bans so that the roads may be kept in good shape Mr. Gordon Park, Ag Fieldman, was called upon and he expressed thanks to all for co-operation during the past year He introduced the Board Members and also again introduced Mr. Norman Soder who • will be his successor He then read his Agricultural Service Board report as per copy with the Financial Statement Acceptance of the report was moved by Mr. Joe Kubinec, seconded by Mr A Becker Carried Mr John Empey asked why there was no definite cut-off date regarding cattle coming in that had not been treated for warble control Mr Park replied that it is difficult to determine if the cattle have been treated but that the by-law demands control. There is checking -through the Auction Marts and it is also proposed to have spot checking otherwise Councillor T A Ferguson reported on the Auxiliary Hospital and Nursing Home and reported it has been operating at full capacity but had a $15,000 deficit in 1972 There are no definite plans r garding a Nursing Home for this area Acceptance of the report was moved by Mr Joe Kubinec and seconded by Mr John Dickinson Carried Mr R. Loosmore referred to a Hospital Commission which had been ap ointed and asked for some details in r-espptto its report concern ng a Nursing Home for this area. Mr Ken , Board Chairma , was pre:nt and was callaan4 on to reply. He s it for to t appears there will be no addi,;, lR,bvi-ldtingg. two years e cept where situationxist,s.. He also 3 FORM 149-0 SPECIAL E • 0 FORM 149-P SPECIAL © " " X11 1 referred 10 to 15 situatio about 3 in appro all hose ELECTORS ANNUAL MEETING OF M D. OF KNEEHII MARCH 19, 1973 to the present Nursing Home capacity at Trochu and 40 at Didsbury He suggested that the boundary for the area is very bad in that the west population is o our 2 He also said that the government report is coming two months and a new Hospital Board may be in charge of tal facilities Mr IG King reported briefly regarding Golden Hills Lodge and mentioned the change of Matron and janitor and also that there has been con ideration to an increase in rates but it appears that the Governme t may not allow this Acceptance was moved by Mr Howard Boles, s conded by Mr Frank Hoppins Carried Cowicillor T. A. Ferguson as Chairman of the Kneehill Ambulance Society, reported on its business and referred to the mileage and finances He also expressed special thanks to the volunteers There is need for a second ambulance and the idea has been supported by all the contributing Municipalities. Mr Ferguson also read letters of commendation for the volunteers as received from the R.0 M P of Three Hills and Dr Hunter of Calgary General Hospital Acceptance of the report was moved by Mr Angus Park and seconded by Mr Harry Church .Carried Mr Angus Park moved that the meeting record its appreciation to the L nden volunteers who serve so capably with the ambulance This was carried with a hearty handclap Mr. Ferguson reported briefly regarding the Drumheller Health Unit and changes of staff He also referred to the broad field of activities and to the trade-in of cars and other items Acceptance of the report was moved by Mr John Smyth, seconded by Mr John Molendyk. Carried Thelfollowing items were dealt with under general business 1 Mr Loosmore moved that this meeting recommend that the Municipal District Council request a change in the Domestic Animal Act so that impounded animals that have to be sold may v be taken to an Auction Mart for sale where the services of an Auction Mart is available within the pound district, seconded by Mr Fobert Kerns Carried 2 Mr. Frank Hoppins asked for more information in regard to the new grant system for Homeowner Discounts, etc Mr G. King and Mr R W. Brown replied that there is no exact information availab e as to the full effects of this but there is a definite increas for the average resident taxpayer 3 Mr Ken Wright advised that the Alberta Hospital Services Commission has sent information that the Government will pick up the 1.973 operational expenses of the Auxiliary Hospital and Nursing Home but not 1972 deficits and he stated that capital deficit may still be charged to the local Municipalities He estlmat d the tax rate of one mill in 1973. 4 Mr Robert Kerns commented regarding the taxes receivable of some $450,000 as per page 12 of the Financial Statement Mr G King replied that the arrears are now about $10OPOO. followi g good collections in January and February Mr Brown added c mments regarding the penalty date, etc 5 Mr. George Kopulos stated he felt the rates charged residents at Gold?n Hills Lodge should be increased to give a more balanced budget The meeting was again advised by G King that the rates are con rolled by the Province 4 €a ANNUAL MEETING ELECTORS OF M D OF KNEEHILL #48 MARCH 19, 1973 Page 4 6 Mr John Molendyk moved the following ® 44 In light of the fact that fur prices are very high and a large number of coyotes are being shot for their pelts and also that coyotes are being illegally hunted from snowmobiles therefore be it resolved that the Municipality for a trial period of two years not put out any poison baits for coyote control iO r LJ FORM 149-P SPECIAL It was seconded by Mr Angus Park Discussion followed and Mr. Reg Stewart spoke against the motion stating that he felt that one area of the M D should not prohibit the use of coyote baits in c/ another area that might need same The motion was voted on and carried 7 Mr Loosmore moved that the Game Branch be asked to close the seas n on deer in this area for two years, seconded by Mr R Kerns Carried 8. Mr Doug Lyster spoke briefly as a Board Member of the Three Hills Holepital and stated that the Government is not paying any capital osts so there may still be a requisition. Mr. W Anderson, Chairman of the Three Hills School Di Vision: invited all electors to their Annual Meeting to be held at Trochu on Tuesday, March 27, commencing at 7 30 P M Mr G Berdahl reported that Mrs M Roberts, Board Member of the Drumheller Hospital, has been quite ill and he asked that she be sent best wishes for a speedy recovery Mr. R Loosmore moved a vote of thanks to the Council, staff, Agricult ral Service Board, Mr. Dan Peters and all employees with special ention to those with long service Carried with a handclap. MrIR. W Brown moved a vote of thanks to Mr G Berdahl as Chairman of the meeting Carried with a handclap. Mot'on to adjourn was made by Mrs Jassman, seconded by Mr Angus Pak Carried. Time of Adjournment 4 00 P.M Estimated attendan e 100 Secretary to the M�etir g—�� I • FORM 149-0 SPECIAL A list of those entitled to long service awards was referred to Council. Mr Bauer moved that 15 year LONG SERVICE awards be presented to Mr John Dorn and Mr Karl AWARDS Gundlach and that Mr Gordon Park be presented with a 20 year seal for his award Carried A proposed agenda for the Annual Meeting to be held this afternoon was reviewed Mr. Poole moved that this agenda be approved by Council Carried. Brief discussion was held concerning the Shop Committee Meeting held March 13th in which it was noted ttat we should probably be buying another 2 ton truck It was also noted that at this time we should forward an insurance claim re the wheel and tire lost by Oris Rodger on his last trip to Edmonton. See Page 7 ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA APPROV SHOP COMNullrv, MEETING COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 19, 1973 (cont'd from Mar 12/73) Page 6 The Council Meeting that had adjourned from March • 12/73 waE reconvened in the Municipal Office at Three Hills on Monday, March 19/73, commencing at 9 00 A M All Councillors were again in attendance Mr G G. King, Sec. -Treasurer and Mr J C G KING Jeffery, Ass4t Sec -Treasurer were presext and J JE FFERY recorded the Minutes Correspondence from the Provincial Planning Dir- PROV PLANNING ector and from the Town of Three Hills was referred DIRECTOR RE to in which the opinion of Council was asked regarding TRANSFER TO transferring membership from the Calgary area to the RED DEER REG Red Deer Regional Planning Commission area. Fir Campbell PLANNING COM moved that Council investigate this matter further at Red Deer next Thursday by meeting with the Director of the R d Deer Planning Commission and also that Council nvite representatives from Three Hills and Trochu t i meet here next Monday for a discussion of this mat er Carried Mr G King referred Council to the Minutes of February 12/73, Page 5 regarding Councillorvs earnings COUNCILLORS regarding Committees and stated the motion needed clarification in respect to the effective starting date Some discussion followed Mr Brown moved that the policy refer to the effective starting date as January /73 and that the payment include the allowance set out or meals for Councillors at the regular rates this yeal, Carried Mr Poole moved that the farmer members for the A.S.B. Agricultural Service Board be paid for the Conference FARMER MEMBERS attended in Edmonton at the same rate as for Councillors Carried Res rvations at the hotel for the Association HOTEL RESERVATIOP meeting Ln Edmonton on March 2$ & 29 were reviewed RE- ASSOC It was n ted that only Mr Church required hotel MEETING accommodation the night of the 27th and appropriate • changes are to be made Mr Campbell asked if any arrangements had been GRAVEL - made for stockpiling gravel at the Arthurville location ARTHURVILLE this yea Mr G King agreed to check into this matter LOCATION prior to the next meeting • FORM 149-0 SPECIAL A list of those entitled to long service awards was referred to Council. Mr Bauer moved that 15 year LONG SERVICE awards be presented to Mr John Dorn and Mr Karl AWARDS Gundlach and that Mr Gordon Park be presented with a 20 year seal for his award Carried A proposed agenda for the Annual Meeting to be held this afternoon was reviewed Mr. Poole moved that this agenda be approved by Council Carried. Brief discussion was held concerning the Shop Committee Meeting held March 13th in which it was noted ttat we should probably be buying another 2 ton truck It was also noted that at this time we should forward an insurance claim re the wheel and tire lost by Oris Rodger on his last trip to Edmonton. See Page 7 ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA APPROV SHOP COMNullrv, MEETING COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 19, 1973 Page 7 (contpd. from Mar. 12/73) Mr C W Poole moved that specs be phoned to all BIDS RE the companies that were previously written for a bid 2 TON for a 2 ton with the same specifications as before stating that we would need our anmwer by Monday, March 26/-3 at 9 00 A.M. Carried Mr i H Church reported that he had received a complai t from the school bus driver that he could BUS DRIVERS not get down the Hanson road but further reported that it was not our responsibility as it was a private r ad. Mr G King reported that a school bus sign s needed at Mr A A. Toews and Mr. R W ✓ Brown is o check this out for next r4eeting I� Brief discussion was held concerning the 4-5 THREE HILLS mile per hour speed limit on the Three Hills access SERVICE ROAD�� road. Mr C W Poole moved that the School Division' be written and ask- that their bus load the children on the service road Carried It was further noted that the service road should be gravelled Mr T A Ferguson reported that the new proposed NEW AMBULANCE ambulanCE would cost approximately $16,000 and Mr A H. Ch ch moved that this Council give the Committee full authority to go ahead with the new ambulance Carried Mr R G Campbell asked about various signs in LOAD LIMIT SIGNS the M D especially concerning weight limit signs It was decided that we should check with Nor Paquette re the signs and check also what load limits are supposed to be when no signs are posted Brief discussion was held concerning the road ROAD TOURS tour with the following decision 1st Road Tour day - Friday, March 23/73, 90A 2nd Road AA.M.0 Tour day - Monday, April 2/73, 9 0 Brief discussion took place concerning the AUDITOR 1973 J A BARRIE Auditor for 1973 Mr A W Bauer moved that the ✓ & CO. Auditor for 1973 be J A Barrie & Co Carried Mr T A Ferguson stated that he did not make TOM FERGUSON stateme is to the Recreation Board (Three Hills) as RE 3 HILLS referre to in Council Minutes of February 12 He REC BOARD had tai ed to Mayor Shea of Three Hills who told him this matter had not come up at any meeting of Town further stated that he could Council not finc Mr Ferguson out who made the complaint and thus the matter is considered closed Mr. G G. King reported his pension is now G G KING PENSION paid-up and asked Council if he could divert the A H Church moved funds t a new pension plan Mr that this Council divert the funds to a new pension plan for Mr King at the same rate to Farmer4s & Merchants Trust Company Carried Mr. A W Bauer asked if anyone knew the regula- DUMPING GRAIN tions i volving grain buyers when they are dumping Do they grain)Tit as screenings from grain cars it or are there any regulations have to that an haul away one knows about? It was suggested that we FORM 149-P SPECIAL 8 i )/ �/C✓!�� I� 7 4 FORM 149-P SPECIAL see Mr G. any regula Mr R Carried T NEXT REGU: COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 19, 1973 (contpd from Mar. 12/73) Page 8 L Park or Norman Soder and see if there are r% tions G Campbell moved the meeting adjourn ime of adjournment 11 15 A.M. eve Secretary -Treasurer r t R MEETING OF COUNCIL - Monday, March 26/73