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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-05-26 Council MinutesN D� �j COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th,1975 The regular meeting of the Council of the Mi of Kneehill #48 was held in the Municipal 0: Hills, on Monday, May 26th,1975, commencing Councillors present for this meeting were Mr.A H Church Div 1 Mr. C.W.Poole Div 2 Mr A.W.Bauer Div. 4 Mr T A Ferguson Div 5 Mr. L Litz Div 6 Mr. R.G.Campbell Div. 7 Mr. G G King, Secretary -Treasurer, was pres the minutes In the absence of Reeve Brown, the Deputy Reeve, C.W Poole was in charge of this meeting. APPROVAL MIN Mr Ferguson moved approval of the minutes of May 12th, 1975, as circulated, with one correction - Page 3 - the name Don Pryor, should read Buyer. Carried Correspondence and reportsregarding recreation as per RECREATION agenda item number 3 were read and discussed in detail MATTERS Mr. Ruben Ehrmann met with Council in respect to the SALE LOTS 8 purchase of Lots 7 and 8 Block 2 in Wimborne. He 7 & BLK 2 ras bought Lot 6 and requires the extra land to have WIMBORNE enough room to locate a mobile home under the existing R EHRMANN regulations. Mr G King advised that lot 7 can be sold under Tax Recovery proceedings and lot 8 can be a direct sale from the Municipal District with the portion owned by Canadian Western Natural Gas excepted therefrom. Mr Litz moved that Council proceed with the sale of the said two lots without any extra advertisement at this time Carried Mr R Ehrmann then left the meeting. The price to be asked for the two lots was then discussed, together with the cost of putting a water line to this 61 property. Mr. Church moved that the Council policy regarding the water lines at Wimborne be that any new water lines be entirely at the owners expense, from this date on, including the portion within the streets Mr Litz moved first reading to this being a by-law to sell Lot Wimborne to Mr. Ruben Ehrmann at under the tax recovery act Carried BY-LAW NO. By -Law Number 768 768 7, Block 2, Plan 7105 E. F. SALE LOTS a price of $100.00 h WIMBORNE Carried Unanimously Ferguson moved second reading to this by-law. Carried Unanimously V L COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th,1975 P 2 Mme. Church moved third reading to this by-law. Carried Unanimously. Mr.Bauer moved first reading to by-law Number BY-LAW NO 769, this being a by-law to sell the portion 769E LOT of Lot 8, Block 2, Plan Wimborne, which is owned by the MunicipalDistrict to Ruben Ehrmann WIMBORNE for $100.00 cash Carried Unanimously Mr. Campbell moved second reading to this by-law Carried Unanimously. Mr. Litz moved third reading to this by-law Carried Unanimously Mr Ruben Ehrmann was invited back in to the meeting and was advised of the decisions as per the by-laws He agreed to the prices, thanked council and then left the meeting. The meeting then returned to a discussion of the RECREATION correspondence, etc , regarding recreation GRANTS, ETC Mr Ferguson moved that Council agree to give a grant TORRINGTON of $800 00 in 1975 to the Torrington and District AG SOC Agricultural Society for their building project, and GRANT that this be included in the grant by-law to be pre- gyred later. Carried Note Mr Bauer and Mr. Litz did not vote on this motion as they are members of the said society. The Council of the Town of Three Hills had requested BOUNDARIES that the area known as the Three Hills Rural Fire THREE HILLS District be also named as the Three Hills Recreation REC. AREA District. Mr Bauer moved that this not be approved as the area infringes too much on other centers Carried Minutes of a combined Recreation Board meeting held in Three Hills, on April 2nd, 1975, were read together with a first draft of a proposed by-law for a Recreation Council Municipal District of Kneehill x#48 Discussion followed Mr Fergueon moved that the Recreation Boards be asked not to use the name Municipal District of Kneehill as reference to it and to a Council would be confusing. Carried Mr G Kirg read to Council some suggested proposals in regard to Recreation Grants,with particular reference to allocation of the new grants of $10.00 per capita per year over the 10 year period He clearly stated this is for discussion purposes only and Council must make the decisions He also stated that he had discussed these with Mr. Roy Archibald, Alberta District Director, and Mr Archibald had agreed that the proposals could be used, but that it would be better if there was some way of having combined planning .3 10 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th,1975 P.3 RECREATION Considerable discussion followed A copy of the report GRANTS, CONT is enclosed with these minutes Mr Ferguson moved that the suggestions be adopted except that the clause relating to matching of the grant be changed by deleting the words - (with such assistance as the Municipal District may determine) The Recreation Boards are to be advised of this policy and it is to be clearly understood that the matter will be reviewed in at least three years, so that any areas not using the money may have it allocated to others Carried SUMMER CABIN Letter from Alberta Energy and Natural Resources asked J SAMSON Council's comments on an application of Lawrence J Samson for a summer cabin in SE 31-32-21-4 Mr. Church moved that Council recommend approval on condition that the Municipal District does not accept any road responsibility in regard to the road known locally as the Elvin River Hill. Carried was read Correspondence regarding the Wimborne Fish Pond/ and some WIMBORNE discussion took place regarding the Municipal District FISH POND liability and other matters Mr Church moved that Mr G King contact the solicitor for opinions, and recommendations Carried Council meeting adjourned for dinner from 12 00 Noon to 1 00 P M Replies from the Towns and Villages were read in regard to the proposed Sanitary Land Fill By summary 1 Carbon - Does not wish to participate at present 2. Trochu - Not in favour of the project 3 Linden - Approves in principle, but is concerned the costs 4. Three Hills - Still interested. 5 Acme (by telephone only) - support the proposal DINNER SANITARY LAND FILL about Mr. Litz moved that this information be tabled and that no further meeting be held with the tows and villages in regard to sanitary land fill until some time in August unless requested by the majority of the towns and villages, and that the matter be left- in abeyance due to lack of interest Carried H HEN DERSON Mr Church moved that Mr Harold Henderson be authorized SEMINAR to attend the Assessor's Spring Seminar at Hinton, commencing Tuesday, June 3rd and going through that week Carried ASSESSMENT & Mr G King advised Council that a sub committee of Mr TAXATION Wigmore, Mr Edgar and Mr Tomilson, are going in to details STUDY for tYe Assessment and Taxation Study Committee of the COMMITTEE association A reply has been sent from this M D showing that the effects of the proposed changes as given at the spring convention would be of benefit to farmers of this area with three quarter sections or more Mr. Bauer moved that this information be accepted Carried SUNNYSLOPE Letter from Alberta Environment stated that the Sunnyslope EAST DRAINAGE East project is number 1 in priority and may be included PROJECT in 1975 The project in the Orkney Area is number 2 and ETC. they hope to complete their studies by late this year and WATER perhaps include it in 1976 Mr Ferguson moved that this RESOURCES information be accepted and filed Carried ...4 N • 0 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th,1975 P 4 Fir. Church moved that the Council approve the proposed CHANGE IN change in office hours to 8 00 A M to 12 00 Noon and OFFICE HOURS from 1 00 P M to 4 30 P.M. during the summer months V Carried Mr Bauer moved that the minutes of the School Division SCHOOL DIV. meeting of May 14th, 1975, be accepted and filed MINUTES Carried Mr. moved that the circular from the AAMD & C regarding Slide On Fire Fighting Equipment be filed Carried Mr.Campbell moved that the record of equalized assessments as received under date of May 12th,1975 be accepted for 1975 Carried Mr Church moved that Mr Alex Cunningham be congratulated for getting his certificate of qualification from EMO for the advanced rescue course number 434. Carried AAMD & C. CIROULAR 1975 EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT FIGURES EYO - ALEX CUNNINGHAM,, Mr G King advised that he had contacted Mr. Gordon Clozza KEIVER LAKE solicitor at Drumheller for advice and recommendations PROPERTY in regard to the Keever Lake property In brief Mr Clozza stated that the sale procedure was not actually legal and thus should not be proceeded with He also suggested that the agreement with Mr Frank Hansen might not be binding but Council has a moral obligation. Mr G King further advised that Mr George Reed had presented a letter agreeing to withdraw his purchase offer in view of the problems encountered by Council His withdrawal had been accepted and his deposit cheque returned to him Mr Campbell moved that Council approve of the cancellation of the deal to sell the Keiver Lake Property to Fir George Reed Carried Mr Ferguson moved that Mr George Reed be paid $50 00 as compensation for his company?s work in regard to the Keiver?s Lake property. Carried The need for more toilets at the Keiver Lake Property was mentioned. Mr. Poole stated that he has one at his south farm which may be picked up, it was also noted that some check is to be made whether or not there are two at the former Sunnyridge School site Mr Ted Paquette and Mr. Joe Dobler then met with Council POSTILL The work required at the Postill Gravel stock pile site, GRAVEL SITE south of Tolman was reviewed and it was noted that the M D WORK must get some work done in June Mr Church moved that this be referred to Mr Paquette Carried Council was advised that the road bans came off Highway No REMOVAL 21 this past Friday, and therefore all bans are now off the ROAD BANS municipal roads Mr Paquette and Mr Dobler had prepared a proposed program ROAD for oiling on roads and for resurfacing In total oiling PROGRAM 5 OILING, ETC `r �i L01 �q C] a Div. 6 2 miles Wimborne Gas Plant 1 mile Walter Tetz West 2" miles Shoulders only - S.Huxley Road Div 7 4 miles Shoulders only - S.Huxley Road Div. 3 2 miles Linden West - West End Mr. Campbell moved that these recommendations be approved Carried V Mr. Church moved that Mr Reinhardt be advised that the BEVERIDGE Beveridge Lake Corner used for stock piling gravel in LAKE CORNER ✓ NE 23-29-22-4 is not for sale Carried NOT FOR SALE Council was given some further information in regard PAINTING LINES to the painting of the center line on certain roads. The ON ROADS price as quoted from Petersen Park Lot Services Ltd showed a discount only for those miles in excess of 25 miles Council was advised that the glass beads have been used in all previous painting of lines on roads and therefore it is strongly recommended in this area. Mr Ferguson moved that Council approve of the painting of the center line only with the glass beads for the road from Acme north and on to Allingham and for the road from NW z2-29-23-4 south through Carbon and t0 the East Bridge , with Carbon to pay for the portion within the Village Carried Mr G King advised that the Bridge Branch has agreed WIDEN BRIDGE to widen the bridge at WSW 1-32-25-4 and will also WSW 1-32-25-4 raise the south end about six inches to assist with the grade line V Mr. Bauer moved that this be approved. Carried lvy V, COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th,1975 P.5 1975 ROAD 30 miles and resurfaQing approximately 22 miles They PROGRAM stated that some additionsrmy be needed to this program OILING ETC in view of breakups The proposals given were as follows Oiling - 1975 Re Surfacing - 1975 Taylor Siding 5 miles Div. 5 Carbon South 7 miles 6 Miles Curries to Top of Orkney East End Pope Lease 2 miles Hill River Flat 2 miles 2 miles East End of Three Hills Currie Petersen 4 miles East B Leaf East 4 miles 21 miles Shoulders only " " East Three Hills West 5 miles Grantville ' mile 3/4 mile Airport Road - New Swalwell mile ----- Div 4 30 miles 3" miles Three Hills West - West End Div. 6 2 miles Wimborne Gas Plant 1 mile Walter Tetz West 2" miles Shoulders only - S.Huxley Road Div 7 4 miles Shoulders only - S.Huxley Road Div. 3 2 miles Linden West - West End Mr. Campbell moved that these recommendations be approved Carried V Mr. Church moved that Mr Reinhardt be advised that the BEVERIDGE Beveridge Lake Corner used for stock piling gravel in LAKE CORNER ✓ NE 23-29-22-4 is not for sale Carried NOT FOR SALE Council was given some further information in regard PAINTING LINES to the painting of the center line on certain roads. The ON ROADS price as quoted from Petersen Park Lot Services Ltd showed a discount only for those miles in excess of 25 miles Council was advised that the glass beads have been used in all previous painting of lines on roads and therefore it is strongly recommended in this area. Mr Ferguson moved that Council approve of the painting of the center line only with the glass beads for the road from Acme north and on to Allingham and for the road from NW z2-29-23-4 south through Carbon and t0 the East Bridge , with Carbon to pay for the portion within the Village Carried Mr G King advised that the Bridge Branch has agreed WIDEN BRIDGE to widen the bridge at WSW 1-32-25-4 and will also WSW 1-32-25-4 raise the south end about six inches to assist with the grade line V Mr. Bauer moved that this be approved. Carried lvy V, 0 L' 0 t A NO �q COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th,1975 In GORR ROAD Mr Paquette reported that the engineers are designing the south two miles of the road at this time and he and John Dorn have gone over that with them There have been some problems, In regard to details, but it appears that these are being worked out CIRCULAR RE WORK HOURS Carried Mr Church moved that the circular from Alberta Labour regarding work hours be filed. Bids for supply of gas from pumps to Municipal vehicles BIDS FOR GAS in Three Hills were then opened Summary of the prices FROM PUMPS quoted are as follows 1 -Rollie's Motor Products - 53¢ per gallon Regular 56¢ per gallon Unleaded Subject to increase or decrease in direct proportion to any increase or decrease to supplier 2 Texaco Canada Ltd. -_70 off the pump Tice at all times - Now 569 regular 619 premium 3 Long's Auto Sales Ltd. - 55¢ per gallon Mr Bauer moved that the bid of Rollie?s Motor Products be acceptedy effective June lst, 1975 Carried V A lengthy letter from the solicitor for Mr Fred ArtF. ART Previous ROAD was read in regard to the road west of 26-32-27-4 West 26-32- negotiations regarding this road were also discussed and 27-4 Mr Bauer reported on its present condition. Mr Ferguson moved that the road committee be authorized to meet with Mr Art for a discussion of this matter Carried Mr Ferguson moved that a committee of Mr Paquette and E. ESIKELAND Mr A H.Church contact Mr. Ed Eskeland in regard to his FENCE - DITCH complaint about the deep ditch ruining his fence between .- Sections 9 and 10, 28-20-4 Carried Mr Ferguson moved that Council approve of the installation A G T. by Alberta Government Telephones of additional buried cable CABLES ✓ west of Sections 7 and 6, and south of Sections 6 and 5 -31-23-4 and west of Section 32-30-23-4 Carried Mr Church moved that the letter from Chevron Asphalt Ltd CHEVRON regarding supply of emulsion oil be referred to TedCPagquette• ASPHALT The Secretary -read the Foremen' Committee meeting minutes of FOREMEN? May 23rd, 1975 Brief discussion followed Mr. T A Ferguson COMMITTEE moved that no private overhaul jobs be done in the shop, MEETING and a notice to this effect be put up at the shop Carried ....7 I 3 Ln ra COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th,1975 7 Mr R.G.Campbell moved that the gravel crew build PORTABLE two portable toilets the first chance they get TOILETS Carried Mr L G Litz moved that Mr John Reznechenko be PUBLIC WORKS transferred to the main crew labourer, effective EMPLOYEES June lst, 1975, with Mr Brian Sowerby to replace JOHN REZNECHENKO him and be the number two division motor grader operator Carried Mr. Ted Paquette is to see Mr Reznechenko. Mr T A.Ferguson reported that he has been having DIV 5 MOTOR a problem with his motor grader operator, and he asked GRADER OPERATOR that Mr Paquette talk with Mr Kober and ask him to improve his work Mr A W.Bauer moved to accept the Foremen? committee report Carried Mr Campbell moved that the matter of Councils policy PAY WHILE regarding pay to Albert Kimmel for the day he spent ON JURY on a trip to Calgary for jury duty be tabled as we DUTY do not have the information to deal with this matter. Carried Council was advised that the offidal opening of the OFFICIAL Buffalo Jump Dry Island Park is planned for Sunday, OPENING June 8th, 1975, at 7 30 P.M. We have been advised BUFFALO JUMP that invitations are coming, but they have not been PARK received to date It is understood that Reeve Brown will extend greetings from the M D if the invitation is received. It was noted that two councillors will be away to the NEXT REGULAR Firemeng convention on June 9th which is the regular COUNCIL MEETING date for our next meeting Discussion followed regarding some alternate date Mr. Poole moved that the next regular Council meeting be held on Wednesday, June 11th, 1975, commencing at 9 oo A.M. and that the budget be discussed at that meeting Carried It was agreed that the budget committee meet on Monday, BUDGET MEETING June 2nd, 1975, at our office at 9 00 A M to draft recommendations regarding the budget A letter of May 21st, 1975 from Dr A Warrack, as Minister A WARRACK of Utilities and Telephones, invited Councillors to a LUNCHEON noon luncheon in Trochu, on Monday, June 2nd, 1975, in connection with the new extended flat rate calling telephone service All councillors and G G King indicated they would be able to attend Mr R O.Keglowitsch met with Council and presented his GRAN'IVILLE engineering plan for the water lineJtcm the south side of WATER LINE the road to Grantville Costs of labour and material are estimated at $3000 00, but if a special meter and four inch control valve are required, the additional cost would be slightly over $1500 00 Council agreed that no metor be installed at that area. Mr Keglowitsch further stated he would dr- the engineering on an hourly basis with the cost not to exceed 20% of the total cost He,would be responsible ,.g L/ A Li U COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th,1975 W for making all arrangements with the contractor, etc. Mfr Ferguson moved that Mr Keglowitsch be engaged for this project and authorized to proceed with all of the details Carried ENGINEER: Mr. Keglowitsch asked about work for the Municipality FOR TROD in designing roads or in doing legal surveys. He stated WEST JO that he has a good crew and has electronic equipment available. Mr Paquette stated they would like one set of work stakes at the base line, plus the first grade stakes for the Trochu West fob, being slightly over 4 miles Mr. Keglowitsch stated he could do this work at a cost of $750 00 per mile, and could get the first two miles done in approximately 3 weeks, which would be in advance of our grading schedule Mr Litz moved that Mr Keglowitsch be hired for this projectCarred Mr. Keglowitsch thanked Council and left the meeting. , REPORT ON SM Mr Paquette stated that the Small Crew is finishing West 25-30-25-4 CREW WORK the mile of grading west of Linden at will be doing a little patch job for Mr tomorrow and Linke and then moving to the Huxley area. PRICE OF Considerable discussion took place in regard to the FENCING cost of fencing and the rates of $500 00 per mile as that the per the present policy. Mr Ferguson moved policy be changed to provide for a rate of $700.00 per V, mile depending on condition of the fence, effective as from the start of this year's work Carried WIMBORNE SHOP Mr Paquette recommended that all of the floor at the FLOOR Wimborne shop be cemented, instead of only a portion, as previously suggested. The cost would not be much Mr Campbell moved that the total floor be greater done Carried T PAQUETTE Mr Paquette stated that he had two weeks holidays HOLIDAYS which he must take soon, and he hopes to take these towards the end of June Mr Bauer moved that Council approve of the purchase PURCHASE AIR of a one inch air hammer with bead breaker, etc., for HAMMER changing tires, at a price of $595 00 This equipment is used and is owned by Mr G Machell, at Three Hills Carried TIRES - Mr Paquette advised that Mir G.Machell has offered some SALE Michelin Tires at 30% off for grip tires and 20% off for the smooth tires Mr.Bauer moved that Council authorize purchase of 12 grips and 12 smooth. Carried Mr Joe Dobler reported briefly regarding the gravel and statsd that it is proceeding okay 0 II Mr Paquette and Mr Dobler then left the meeting REPORT ON program, GRAVEL. PRO " R T? .9 C7 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th,1975 P.9 SARCEE, SUNNY - SLOPE & ALLINGHAM Mr Bauer moved that Council approve the community COMMUNITY association reports as received from Sarcee Butte, ASSOCIATION Sunnyslope and Allingham REPORTS Carried Mr Bauer moved that Council approve the new water GRANTVILLE and sewer rates at Grantville and that the Reeve WATER & SEWER and Secretary -Treasurer be authorized to sign the RATES new agreement with the Town of Three Hills, as amended Carried Mr Chuach moved that all correspondence and minutes C R P C received from C R P C be accepted and filed. Carried BY-LAW NO 767 By -Law Number 767 regarding sale of Block B at Twining SALE BLK B to Douglas Parker for $400 00 has been advertised No TWINING objections were received Mr Campbell moved third reading to by-law number 767. Carried Unanimously Mr G King advised that he had talked to Mr. C.W.P(01% OUTSIDE TRIM regarding having the contractor paint the outside trim OFFICE - at the office, including the doors. Two and three coats PAINTING , were needed to make a good job of this Price was $400 00 Mr. Litz moved that this be approved Carried TROCHU HOSP Mr. G.King advised that he had talked by telephone with REQUISITION officials of Alberta Hospital Services Commission regarding the requisition from the Trochu Hospital District The requisition is not a mandatory one, but Council has the right to accept it, and to levy taxes on that district if they so agree It would be necessary that the Town of Trochu also agree to the proposal. Discussion followed about the advisability of splitting the requisition over a few years Mr Church moved that this information be accepted and that a committee of Mr Campbell and Mr King be named to meet with the Trochu Hospital and Town of Trochu representatives to discuss this requisition HUXLEY Mr. R.Campbell briefly discussed the matter of a sewer system SEWER for Huxley and the possibility of having some study made SYSTEM of the installation at Vimy at this is a pilot project Further details are to be obtained regarding this matter Mr Bauer moved that this meeting adjourn ADJOURNMENT Carried Time of A 'ournment 6 00 P M ' ----- - - - - --- ---------- Reeve Secretary -Treasurer Next Regular meeting of Council - Wednesday, June 11th, 1975 9 00 A/M L n 7 RECREATION GRANTS in 1975 ------------------ M D of Kneehill Grant Projects in effect in 1974 and prior years. No change from the 1974 procedure under which the Town or Village District Recreation Boards received assistance by directly applying for the grants including the agreed percentage of grants for the rural Municipal District and also received their % share of Municipal District tax money totalling $12,520.00 New Grant $10 00 per capitVper year for 10 years On a population of 5,890 the grant for those living in the M D is $58,900 00 per year for 10 years. I suggested that 2/3 x $58,900. = $39,26$ 63 per year be allotted to the six Recreation Boards using the same % split as for other shares Applying in advance or saving until later meed not P..M.ct this split of the mond. T tc.hin_rt r-s-onsibility of the ;:ec rc tion. Do .:cc ith rurh _ s ist.. nr.- _.s th- ti D m,* -y e -t c-rminE_ Ttic othi,..r 1/ oule L,. for :rua 1 cloramuna.ti-o a.f th:-y i7n -ly -T(' r a .: the-, n.-tchinc. rorcy Tiicix tc,-t-ton (o) c-3ul.c } hz nc. ic-e throu ';'ii ny i z- = tion. 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