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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-27 Council MinutesC a . 11 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27th,1975 (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 24th, 1975) U&I 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 ..7 C7 H C� 11, COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27th, 1975 P.7 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 .. 8 WITH C.R.P Ap.8/75 AMENDMENTS PRELIMINARY REG PLAN TABLED AUTO WRECKING NEAR ACME HUXLEY SEWER SYSTEM UNSANITARY HOUSE SWALWELL THREE HILLS SCHOOL DIV MINUTES 0 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 V 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 E i n 11 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27th,1975 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. CONT V 28th THREE HILLS & DIST for RECREATION 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 w: rk Carried .10 REG RESOUR. MEETING REPORT ON DOUBLE SHIFT WORK 1974 DEFICIT DARREL REMPFER 0 i 0 11 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27th,1975 P 10 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 ------ �' - -"t- a, -- w 2 ---------- Reeve ------------ Secretary-Treasure L'