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COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 27th,1975
(CONTINUED FROM MARCH 24th, 1975)
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The Council Meeting that had adjourned on March 24th, 1975 was
reconvened in the Municipal Office o•i Thursday, March 27th, 1975
with all Councillors,except Mr A H.Church, again in attendance.
Mr. G.G.King, and/or Mr J C Jeffery were present and recorded
the minutes
NR. CHURCH -ILLNESS
Council was advised that Mr A H.Church is at present in the
Drumheller Hospital. Good wishes are expressed for his speedy
recovery
ROAD BAN
Council briefly discussed the road ban in effect and agreed
that it should apply on the paved access road to Carbon
as traffic us�nr '.'aat also commonly go across the Pope Lease
Road. It was agreed also that the ban would not affect the
small portion of road leading from Highway #21 in to Three
Hills It was also agreed that overload permits may be
granted on gravel roads depending on conditions, with the
party responsible to pay for any undue damages that may
occur.
HOSPITAL PLANNING
Mr G G King and Mr. T A Ferguson reported on the meeting COMMITTEE
of the Planning Committee in respect to the Three Hills
Hospital facilities The meeting was held at the Hospital
on March 17th, 1975, with representatives from Alberta
Hospital Services Commission present, along with other
local representatives The Commission stated that the
lccal Committee should get very active and bring in
broad outlines of what this community needs. Other
details of the meeting were given Mr Poole moved
that the report be accepted
Carried
Mr. Poole moved that Mr Alex Cunningham as Utility
Officer, be authorized to attend the Water and Sewage
Course in Edmonton on April 15th and 16th
Carried
The report of Mr C.Lau, Public Health Inspector
was read in regard to Sanitary Land Fills He
stated that the proposed location in SW 10-31-23-4
would not be satisfactory, but that the location in
SW 25-31-24-4 appeared very suitable. Mr Brown
moved that Council support this in principle and
refer it to the committee named to make further study
Carried
SEWAGE COURSE
UTILITY OFFICER
SANITARY LAND FILL
BUILDING PERMIT
Mr. Campbell moved that Council approve of the building NE 11-34-24
permit granted to John E Johnson for a storage building
in NE 11-34-24-4
Carried
SUBDIVISION
The following were noted in regard to subdivision APPEALS
appeals
1 Mr Lorne Boese on behalf of Alberta Hydroponics
is appealing to the Provincial Planning Board
for approval of the subdivision in NW 20-30-25-4
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SUBDIVISION
2 Solicitors for Dr Thomson are appealing the APPEALS CONT.
decision of C R P.C. which refused the subdivision
in NE 23-29-21-4
3. The Provincial Planning Board will consider the
appeal of Mr Art Knievel in respect of subdivision
in NE 11-33-23-4 This will be heard in Calgary
on Thursday, April 3rd, 1975, commencing at 9 00 A M
Mr Bauer moved that Council make no further
representation in regard to this matter
Carried
MEETING
Council was reminded of the meeting at our office with
C R.P.0 officials on April 8th, next, commencing at 9 00
A M for a discussion of zoning matters.
It was agreed that Item 23 of this agenda be tabled until
April 8th This refers to certain amendments to the
Preliminary Regional Plan
Letter from Mr. D Richardson was read in regard to old
cars, etc , located on his property just on the south
edge of Acme He stated that he is in the auto wrecking
business and that he endeavours to keep the place in
reasonable condition. Nr Campbell moved that a reply
be sent to Mr Richardson encouraging him to make
further improvements
Carried
Letter of March 14th,1975 from Underwood, McLellan
and Associates was read in regard to proposals for a
sewer system at Huxley The recommendation most
favoured would be to have a pump out system for each
residence or business place. Further study is needed
to determine whether or not this is practical and to
decide on costs, etc Mr Ferguson moved that this
be referred to Mr Alex Cunningham and that he be
asked to get more information at the course which
he will be attending in Edmonton soon
Carried
Report of the Public Health Inspector was read in
regard to the unsanitary condition of a house in
Swalwell An Agent of the Owner had been given 30
days to make improvements as from March 18th, 1975
The Health Unit will be checking further when that
time expires Mr Litz moved that this information
be filed
Carried
Three Hills School Division Minutes of March 12th,
1975, were referred to briefly Of particular interest
was one note that the Supplemental Requisition Mill
Rate may be 20 18 mills for 1975. Other items were
also mentioned A verbal report was also given in
respect to the Annual Meeting of the School Division
which was held in Three Hills recently Mr Ferguson
moved that the information be accepted and filed
Carried
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Ap.8/75
AMENDMENTS
PRELIMINARY
REG PLAN
TABLED
AUTO
WRECKING
NEAR ACME
HUXLEY SEWER
SYSTEM
UNSANITARY
HOUSE
SWALWELL
THREE HILLS
SCHOOL DIV
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COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 27th, 1975
Mr. Norman Soder, Agricultural Fieldman and his Assistant, WARBLE
Glenn Smyth met with Council Mr Soder read a letter just PROGRAM
received from the Department stating that warble treatment
should be starting at Auction Markets effective April lst,
1975 It was agreed that Mr Soder telephone the local `
Veterinarians to see if they will handle this work Mr.
Soder and Mr. Smyth then left the meeting
MIS ACCTS
Miscellaneous accounts receivable were discussed at considerable
length
DAr Brown moved that the account for fire services at the
Village of Irricana be cancelled as the Village refuses
CA payment, but that the Village be left on the black list
where no services will be given in the future
Carried
E
OLDS
Council was advised that Alberta Municipal Financing
HOSPITAL
Corporation has paid the Olds Hospital Debenture of
DEBENTURE
$746 23 due for this year Mr Bauer moved that
this information be accepted and filed
Carried
REQUISITIONS
Mr. Poole moved that the following requisitions be
1975
accepted as received
1 Kneehill Ambulance Society - $11,541.58
2 Kneehill Foundation - Golden Hills Lodge - $42,419.04
Carried
ALTA POWER
Mr Poole moved that Council approve of the Extension
EXTENSION
of Alberta Power Services to LSD 6 -of 14-30-24-4 as
per plans of revised route submitted
Carried
RECREATION
Mr.G.King advised Council that he had been invited
WORKSHOP
to attend a Regional Recreational Systems Workshop
in Edmonton on April 4th and 5th Expenses are to
be paid by the Alberta Culture Youth and Recreation
Department Items to be discussed are Government
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Programs, Regional Recreation Boards and other matters
Mr Bauer moved that Mr G.King be authorized to attend
the said Workshop
Carried
RECREATION
Some general discussion took place in regard to
PROGRAMS
Recreation Programs and financing of same, with
particular reference to the new Provincial Program
of $10 00 per Papita per year grant on a matching
basis Council Members want further information
before making definite decisions regarding this matters
for 1975.
PROBLEMS
Mr Brown brought up the matter of Rural Subdivisions
WITH RURAL
and the advantages and disadvantages of having these
SUBDIVISIONS
in clusters or groups The Land Use Forum is considering
these items He warned that the area may be classified
as a hamlet and demand 50% of Municipal Taxes for local
services if 10 dwellings arD occupied in one area.
The meeting adjourned for dinner from 12 00 Noon to 1 00 P
M (DINNER
Mr. Norman Soder, Agricultural Fieldman and his Assistant, WARBLE
Glenn Smyth met with Council Mr Soder read a letter just PROGRAM
received from the Department stating that warble treatment
should be starting at Auction Markets effective April lst,
1975 It was agreed that Mr Soder telephone the local `
Veterinarians to see if they will handle this work Mr.
Soder and Mr. Smyth then left the meeting
MIS ACCTS
Miscellaneous accounts receivable were discussed at considerable
length
DAr Brown moved that the account for fire services at the
Village of Irricana be cancelled as the Village refuses
CA payment, but that the Village be left on the black list
where no services will be given in the future
Carried
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Mr Ferguson moved that the account against North
Line Trucking be cancelled as Mr. Campbell has
stated that the truck was actually stuck on the
road and the snow plowing was necessary
Carried
Mr Bauer moved that any accounts over six months
old and over $50 00 be turned over to a solicitor
for collection.
Carried
Mr Brown read a copy of a letter of February
1975 which he had sent to Mrs Pauline Jasman
the Three Hills and District Recreation Board
reply had been received This was accepted as
information
MIS ACCTS.
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No BD
Mr Campbell moved that the Municipal District
provide the next meeting place and light lunch for
the Regional Resources Board
Carried
Mr Ted Paquette, Public Works Superintendent, and
Mr Joe Dobler, Gravel Foreman, met with Council for
the remainder of the meeting
Each Councillor was given a copy of the report prepared
by Mr Brown headed "Exercise in Hours Worked in M.D.
of Kneehill #48" This referred to the working time
of the machines on single shift as compared to double
shift work, and the effects of the earnings based on
governme:-t rates This was discussed at some length
Mr Poole moved that we operate a double shift for the
main crew to September 15th, 1975, starting when practical
that the small crew stay with 9 hour days, and that the
grader men stay with 9 hour days, and the gravel crew
at 9 hours, with any overtime to be restricted to necessary
work
Carried
Discussion of the 1974 Deficit followed and it was noted
that some saving might be made by reducing capital
expenditures and by cutting down on the amount of
surfacing done
Mr Brown suggested that Council consider putting some
hot mix at the Linden Railway Tracks
The letter of March 17th, 1975, from Doctor Ramsay was
read in regard to Mr Darrel Rempfer This in brief stated
that Mr. Rempfer has been under the Doctor's care for
Epilepsy, but has been taking medication and has remained
free of seizures since October, 1973 Continued complete
control of the seizures depends on use of medication
Council then discussed the problems and possible danger
of having him operate heavy equipment or trucks
Mr. Ferguson moved that Mr Darrel Rempfer not be allowed
to drive any Municipal equipment, but that Ted Paquette
have authority to employ him if he so wishes for general
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Carried
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MEETING
REPORT ON
DOUBLE
SHIFT WORK
1974 DEFICIT
DARREL
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REPORT ON BENEFITS
Mr. R.W Brown submitted a report showing in FROM SURFACED RDS
general the benefit in miles which each division
receives by having Government Highways or light
surface roads within the areas or immediately
adjoining same A copy is included with the r'
minutes
Mr Bauer moved that this be accepted and filed
as information
Carried
GRAVEL REPORT
Each Councillor was given a report of the gravel
placed on roads in divisions, not including surfacing
in each of the years 1970 to 1974 inclusive. This
showed the totals and the averages The overall
average was 74,8$6 cubic yards per year. It also noted
that the average for the previous four years was 87,911
culJr,yards. This indicated one of the advantages of
having roads surfaced Mr Ferguson moved that this
be accepted and filed as information
Carried
PROPOSED 1975 GRADING'
Discussion then followed in regard to a proposed 1975 PROGRAM
grading program for the main crew Councillors present
outlined their priority items having regard to the amount
of time available Mr. Paquette estimated the approximate
time required for the various projects A separate list
of these is being prepared for further study The needs
of Division One must be carefully considered and Mr
Ferguson stated he wished to do some inspection in his
Division before making recommendations.
1975 ROAD
Mr Poole moved that Council meet at our Office at 9 00 TOUR
A M on Monday, April 7th for a road tour
DEATH OF
Word was received this afternoon of the death of Mr F MR F JAKOB
Jakob, father --in-law of Mr. Reg Campbell Sympathy
and regrets were expressed to Mr. Campbell
Mr Poole moved that this meeting do now adjourn until ADJOURNMENT
Monday, March 31st, 1975, at 9 00 A M
Carried
Time of Adjournment 5 00 P M
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