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Home My WebLink About1975-02-18 Council Minutesra M REPORT OF MEETING IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SANITARY LAND FILL HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN THREE HILLS, FEBRUARY 18th, 1975 The meeting was opened at 8 00 P M with each of those present introducing himself or herself and stating what area they represented. Those present were Drumheller Health Unit - Charles Lau - Sanitary Inspector M D Kneehill x#48 - C W Poole, A W Bauer, T A Ferguson L.Litz, R Campbell, G G King Town of Three Hills - Dan Shea, Mrs Paulina Jassman Trochu - Albert Hannah, Ed Knievel Carbon - Walter Permann Acme - Mrs Florence McCulloch and another lady visitor Linden - Alva Toews and Peter Baerg Torrington - John Lehmann Jwalwell Area - Wes Gore, Stan Young, Harvey Elliott, Harold Howe Huxley - John Johnson, Edwin Heer Mr Campbell moved that Mr. C.W. Poole act as Chairman of this meeting Carried Mr. Shea moved that Mr G G King act as Secretary to the Meeting Carried Mr. C.Lau showed a film outlining the operation of a Sanitary Land Fill in Chilton County in the U.S.A. This showed the collection system with a compactor truck and the operation of the pit covered at regular intervals It also showed the benefits of this type of operation from a Sanitary and Aesthetic standpoint Mr. Poole gave a brief outline of previous discussions and he stated that a location north east of Acme is available, but there is also the possibility of a site near Three Hills which is owned by the Town One other possible location has also been suggested. A representative from each Town and Village gave comments of which the following is a brief summary - Three Hills - Garbage Pick up was costing $12,000 00 a year A new contract will cost $8600.00 for the residential area and $4000 00 for the business area, for a total of $12,600.00 The operation of the nuisance grounds is in addition to this figure Three Hills favours the combination deal and has land available for which they would expect the same return as they are now getting for agriculture use ($20 00 per acre per year) C•7 r: H IM REPORT OF MEETING IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SANITARY LAND FILL HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN THREE HILLS, FEBRUARY 18th2 1975 P 2 Mr Lau stated that he believes the site is suitable and felt that about 5 acres will be used every 2 years Trochu - Cost of pick up is about $5000 00 and operation of the nuisance grounds is abper ear out y$2600 00 per year. No decision about a central location, but willing to consider same Carbon - Part cost of foreman and truck estimated at $3000 00 a year and maintenance about $200 00 peryear. No decision about central location but willing to consider same Acme - Had no cost fi ures, but it appeared that their total would be about $3000 00 per year now. Both the Council and the Chamber of Commerce favour a central location Linden - Total cost now about $2000 00 a year. Present arrangements are good, but likely cannnt be continued If use of a central location was considered Acme North East would be closer Torrington - Estimated costs now $1200.00 to $1500.00 a year Present arrangements cheap and satisfactory if regulations permit. M D Kneehill #48 - Rough estimate of costs now $4000.00 a year Swalwell - A change necessary before long as the present area is almost filled Approve a central location especially if there is a pick up. Huxley - Comments similar to Swalwell Harold Howe - As a Farmer - Private dumps are unsightly and he would prefer a central location He believes the idea would catch on, but there may be some problems in regard to stuff from farms, such as old bales, old lumber, etc Mr Pode advised that two people with land close to the proposed Three Hills site have voiced objections to it and have suggested an alternate location farther to the south east. It was agreed that Mr Lau consider this alternate location and get further information about it. Mr Lau estimated that the totd. cost of operation of a central sanitary land fill would be $50,000 00 per year This would include regular pick ups in all towns, villages and hamlets and also the operation of the land fill Government regulations now prohibit burning and require a high standard of operation which is not being followed at any of the present locations. Costs of conforming to the regulations would be quite high Old car bodies, etc , would be kept in a separate pile and picked up at regular intervals for recydng l� 3 REPORT OF MEETING IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SANITARY LAND FILL SITE HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE IN THREE HILLS, FEBRUARY 18th, 1975 P-3 Mr A Hannah moved that a committee pursue this matter further to the extent of finding costs and a proposal for cost sharing Carried Unanimously It was agreed that each Municipality name someone to the committee The following were named at the meeting Three Hills - Mrs Jassman Trochu - Ed Knievel Carbon - Walter Permann Linden - Peter Baerg Torrington - John Lehmann Acme and the Municipal District of Kneehill are to name their respective representatives later Mr Lau was asked to draw up specific proposals and bring recommendations to a meeting of the committee at a later date This he agreed to do It was clearly understood that comments made by representatives at this meeting expressed general opinions, but were not binding on the individual Councils as cost estimates, etc , were not available The meeting adjourned at approximately 10 15 P.M. G G King, Secretaryot',he Meeting COPIES SENT TO Charles Lau M D Kneehill Each Town and Village and to each person present at the meeting ��_ , 0 • L Iq MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL NO 48 THREE HILLS, ALBERTA 19'5 BRIEF TO LAND USE FORUM ---------------------------- It is difficult to believe in and support the full rights of an individual or group, and on the other hand, recommend controls of any kind. USE OF LAND Urban areas must be able to expand. Some have no choice other than to annex top agricultural land and thus must have that right Others could be encouraged to develop poorer land where same is available. A farm land owner should have the right to get a separate title to an existing building site, with the acreage limited to a reasonable requirement Other country residential parcels should be limited in size to avoid wastage of land Closeness to a good road, class of soil, availability of facilities, etc , must all be considered Perhaps there should be a limit of one subdivision per quarter section Recreation use - establish only large park areas that are practical to maintain and supervise, and generally use low class land Landowners should have the right to forbid any public use of his property - e g hunting, snowmobiling, picnicking, etc Intensive agricultural use of land - Special care must be taken to protect the public from offensive odors and any unsightly conditions. Ownership control is gaining a lot of publicity Foreign ownership is being condemned Who are the foreigners? Are Canadians from other Provinces in this category? Only one Foreign Company (shareholders entirely outside Canada) has bought land recently in the Municipal District of Kneehill and the amount is minimal Rumors abound about the �q LM 1975 BRIEF TO LAND USE FORUM P 2 future Of equal or greater concern is the purchase of land by any non-residents of this Municipal District - lawyers, doctors, investors, etc Commercial Developments - coal mining is an essential industry - it must be allowed but reclamation and the protection of the environment must be taken into account Laws and regulations must not prohibit progress Other industries are similar Respectfully Submitted G G King, Secretary -Treasurer