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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-15 Council MinutesN Ex REPORT OF COMBINED MEETING - LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS - JANUARY 15th, 1975 P.1 The Annual Combined Meeting of Local Governing Officials of the area contained in the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 was held at its office in Three Hills on Wednesday, January 15th, 1975 commencing at 1 30 P.M. Representatives present included M P Gordon Towers M L A Dr. A. Warrack M_ D OF KNEEHILL NO. 48 A.H.Church, R W Brown, T A Ferguson, C.W. Poole, L Litz G G.King, Alex Cunningham THREE HILLS SCHOOL DIVISION W.S.Anderson, Jack Benedict, Diane Van Doren, Gerry Wilson TOWN OF THREE HILLS TSiea, au line Jasman, K.A Wright, David L Shipclark, W J Schmidt TOWN OF TROCHU Albert Hannah, Jack Stone, Allan Gehring VILLAGE OF CARBON Walter Perman, Ted Schmidt VILLAGE OF ACME E.V.Rogers, E. Hunter VILLAGE OF LINDEN A.J.Toews, E.J.Harder VILLAGE OF_TORRINGTON Mack Hutton, H.H.Ehrman, Nina Fobes _THREE HILLS HOSPITAL H Sommerville, Norman King, Bert Leuf TROCHU HOSPITAL F J Hoppins, Sister M.Cecile Clermont, Sister Mary Ellen O'Neill ELNORA HOSPITAL D.E.Wagstaff KNEEHILL AMBULANCE SOCIETY Walt Regehr THREE_ HILLS CAPITAL Betty Dau DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, YOUTH & REC_REATION Roy Archibald REGIONAL RESOURCES PROJECT - Hugh Bodmar DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Russell Horvey fath 2 r 0 0 • REPORT OF COMBINED MEETING LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS JANUARY 15th, 1975 P.2 A number of those present also represented other Boards and some gave reports as will be noted later Yir Ken Wright moved that Mr R.W.Brown be Chairman of the meeting Carried Mr. G King offered to act as Secretary of the meeting Mr Brown welcomed all of those in attendance and expressed his pleasure at the interest shown in the meeting Each person present was called upon to introduce himself or herself. Mr G King briefly reviewed the minutes Worndereport of rson moved the meeting of January 16th, 1974 Mr the adoption Seconded by Mr W Perman Carried Brief reports were given of which the following are considered the highlights Nir _ Gordon Towers. M P. He commended this area for bolding, a meeting of this type He spoke regarding transportation along this line between Edmonton and Calgary and stated that it needs improvements, but it is difficult to get. He also spoke briefly regarding the crop insurance, new administration through offices in the M Dos or Counties, with resulting criticism from local agents The old P F A. Act is being repealed and the funds on hand may be diverted to the Wheat Board He also suggested that the Stabilization Bill should tie in with Crop Insurance for administration purnoses, but this is not definite Pir. A Warrack , M L A He stated that it was a pleasure to be here for this important meeting and he considers such meetings are helpful to him He congratulated new officials who have taken office recently He spoke of progress in this office with reference to the Alberta Service Center at Three Hills changes at the Trochu Hospital, Linden Overpass,, and progress at the park north east of Huxley He stated that Alberta oil is still the cheapest in the world, but resource ownership and management is a major Priority and concern The Province is not making any decision regarding assistance in the Syncrude Development until it has a cost estimate. He also referred to good progress in rural gas installations The new Session of the Legislature starts this coming Thursday January 23rd Dr Warrack also congratulated all community workers who carry out good service on a voluntary basis Mr R W Brown advised that Mr Gordon Taylor, M L A. and Mr Stan Schumacher,M P. had sent regrets at being unable to be present for this meeting M D_ OFKNEE_HILL_#48 _ Mr. --RW Brown reported on progress in 1974 including the completion of the Linden Overpass the paving of the road from Trochu East to #56 by way of Government Assistance, He also stated that the M D is trying to 9 �v .. 3 H s 0 U REPORT OF COMBINED MEETING LOCAL GOVERN NG OrrlLliiL� JANUARY 15th, 1975 P3 get the Government to pave Highway #27 East from Number 21 in 1975 and also to do the Swalwell Access Road, but is having difficulty getting approval -)f these projects He also mentioned that light surfacing -)n roads was mainly second coat work during this past ,year No information is available on 1975 grants so planning is delayed THREE HILLS DIVISION Mr W Anderson ^as Chairman., gave a report and introduced new members of the Board Enrollment as of September 1st was doral 20 pupils to a new total of 1946 Teachers have accepted a new wage schedule with approximately 18 7% actual increase Grants are up He also mentioned that the Province is not carrying the full share of Canada Pension Plan and Unemployment Insurance as it previously did The Board is studying the possibility of including Industrial Arts in the school program TOWN OF THREE HILLS Mayor Shea stated that 1974 was a boom year in building and he outlined the major projects completed in that year He also referred to the chief capital projects of the town including the new sewer plant opened in October, a 14 lot Mobile Home Park and the development of a new area on the east edge of the town He also referred to the South Park and the Senior Citizens Building Second Street North had been paved by the Department of Highways For this coming spring the Senior Citizen Housing complex has been guaranteed. TOWN OF TROCHU Mayor Gehring spoke of medium gr<�wth -f the town and considerable curb and gutter work d-ne and main road east west paved tbrqugh the Department -f Highways He also referred to the new Hospital Addition., the Medical Clinic and the fact that then had recently dug a new pit for their nuisance gr-und VILLAGE OF CARBON Mr W Penman spoke that they had further residential buildings and new bridges, one within the Town and one just to the south east The new assessment may be a problem as the land values have been increased about 3 times VILLAGE OF ACME_ Mayor Rogers spoke of sidewalk and curb and gutter development and improvements in the Village with some assistance from grants of the Devonian Foundation He also stated that they are making plans to annex some extra area and new buildings in the offing will include a 10 Unit Senior Citizen Housing Project. VILLAGE OF TORRINGTON Mayor Hutton spoke also of growth of that village, with extra buildings and census showing a 195 population They have endeavoured to get railway warning lights on Highway #27 on Torrington and solicit support for this LA • REPORT OF COMBINED MEETING OF LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS JANUARY 15th 1975 P4 VILLAGE OF LINDEN Maior Harder stated that 1974 was a big year at Linden and it has brought new problems Sidewalk extensions business expansion permanent and mobile residential development and a new Treasury Branch have been added They have a critical water situation which they must try to solve this year THREE HILLS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Admdnzstrator Sommerville spoke that they have had only one doctor since about July 1st and so no operations are being performed They are looking for another doctor and hope to have one before very long There is a need for a good medical clinic He encourages the work of the joint planning committee making plans for a new hospital or much improved facilities otherwise TROCHU HOSPITAL Chairnan Hoppins spoke briefly in regard to the building renovations and new construction which will provide for 24 extended care, 6 active cases and 3 ambulatory plus diagnostic, etc Their laundry is being handled through the Red Deer Hospital Greater emphasis is being put on out patient and rehabiliation services ELNORA MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Mr Wagstaff stated that they had put a suite of offices on the main floor far Dr O'Neill who has recently come to serve in that area There is an increase in services and in staff and four beds have been designed as special for the nursing home type of patient KNEEHILL AMBULANCE Mr T Ferguson Chairman reputed regarding the operation of the ambulance and its financial position High praise is given tr, the volunteer operators. Mr Walt Regehr sp`,ke briefly and stated that the volunteers appreciate the good equipment and that he has no problem in regard to the organization of the voluntary work DRMHELLE_R HEALTH UNIT Mr m Jguson stated that the same members continued on the Board and their building is now owned by the Board Their funds come from Government grants plus a $3 00 per capita requisition against the Indian Reserve and the Prairie Bible Institute RURAL UTILITIES Mr Alex Cunningham as Utility Officerfor the M D spoke about installation of the natural gas through out the area The project will be completed in 1975 so that practically all of the area will be served TWO WAY RADIOS Mr Cunningham reported briefly regarding the two way radios set up recently put in by the M D of Kneehill and he stated that it will prove to be of great value. 5 G 16 REPORT OF COMBINED MEETING LOCAL GOVEF OFFICIALS - JANUARY 15th 1975 DISTRICT_ AGRICULTURIST Mr - Russ' Horvey gave a brief presentation of the Programs and referred to some of the problems in t farming industry He mentioned some are concernec foreign investment and other like matters He ha: booklet regarding grants and services which he wil glad to supply to anyone interested REGIONAL RESOURCE PROJECT Mr Hugh Bodmer stated that their aim is to make t Government Grants available and to encourage inter in the local communities TheDevonian projects ar being continued He suggested that there is a neE for a land bank for development lnYgRas and this would help stimmulate economic growth DEPARTMENT OF G6.u,,,R.E,_ YOUTH & RECREATION Mr Roy Archibald stated that he is now in charge of the office located at Three Hills for Region 4 which serves Kneehill, Starland, with the Towns and Villages and some other areas He welcomes inquiries AUXILIARY HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME T Mien Wright reported that the occupancy rate at the Auxiliary Pospital is approximately 90% and the Nursing Home 100% The Government pays all costs over the minimum charge t,-. the resident so they have fewer pr blems in financing He spoke of future reorganization which may separate the Mountain View Area from the Kneehill Area GENERAL Mr Brown ,: rc.. fed that the three Fire Departments for the Rural Area have been carrying on very satisfactory work He also mentioned that Municipal Deficits may be large due to the high inflation factor Dr Warrack stated that he would help where he can in matters of local concern, such as the development cf the Sanitary land fill north east of Acme and in regard to other matters raised at this meeting Mr Hoppins stated his support for the boundary change regarding Nursing Home Care and suggested that it was long overdue Mr Gordon Tower spoke briefly regarding the Crows Nest Pass Freight Rates and stated he hopes the present rates may continue in effect, but this will be a pc.litical decision Dr Warrack also gave strong support for the present rates RECREi,T ION Mr G ming asked the Towns and Villages to get their recreation reports in soon sl,-- that the matter of 1974 grants can be cleaned up . .. 6 lw- 0 i r 0 4 F REPORT OF COMBINED MEETING LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS - JANUARY 15th 1975 P6 SANITARY LAND FILL Mr Brown outlined the Municipal plans for a site north east of Acme and gave an outline of the negotiations to date He stated that there has been some talk of a site close to Three Hills which might be even more suitable The Town of Three Hills stated that they would be willing to give this consideration and to let us have a report later There has been good cc --operation thrcugh the Department of Environment in regard to selection of a site Representatives from other towns and villages stated that they would be interested in giving this matter further consideration and study It was agreed that a special meeting of town and village representatives be held about the end of February with each to bring in some records about present costs in regard to collection and disposal of garbage and operation of nuisance grounds Mr Brown thanked Dr Warrack and Mr Towers and all others for attending and for continued interest in meetings of this nature He felt that through co-operation much can be accomplished It was agreed that the next meeting of the Combined GoverrIng Officials be held at our office in Three Hills on Wednesday January 21st; 1976 c)mmancing at 1 30 P M M- Perman mcved that this meeting adj-,urn G G King Secre Carried ry-area urer