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COUNCIL MEETINr OCTOBER 30thl,1975
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(CONTINUED FRO.":' OCT 27/75)
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The Council meeting which had adjourned .from October 27th,1975
was reconvened at the Hunicipcl Office, Three Hills, at 9.00
A M , On October 30th, 1975, with all Councillors again in
attendance
Representatives of the Board of the Three Halls School
Division met with Council for a general discussion of
any matters of mutual interest. v
Those present were 1" -Lr W Anderson, Mr. J Benedict,
Mr Russell Horley and Mr Jeh4f Smyth
Computer services of R A Siebring and Associates t. -;=as
discussed The Three Hills School Division has given
notice that its contract will be cancelled because of
the proposed increase in rates and the Board will be
making arrangements to have this work done at some other
location Facilities at Lethk-ridge, Red Deer and through
the A S T.A an Edmonton are being considered
The M D of Kneehill has not reached a decision regarding
the computer services and Mr. Kind stated he wishes
to discuss this with other Secretary --Treasurers at the
time of the Fall Convention of the ,.F . 11 D. & C
It appeared agreed that the School Division and the
municipal District make separate arrangements for the
accounting in 1976; but that a combined program right
be considered some time later
[SAGE DISCUSSION
The Three Hills School Division is a part of the Bow
Valley Authority for purposes of negotiations
Mr. Anderson stated that perhaps the A T A will stay
with the 10% guidelines, but the annual incrementb
are also a factor.
ivir. R.W. Brown briefly reviewed the municipal situation
in regard to provincial grants, with special reference
to the fact that the government formerly alloted 1/3rd
of the gas and oil royalties Since 1971 the amount
of the grants have been at Government option, and the
increases have been far below inflation.
Mr. Brown also commented on the financing in some
European countries he had visited recently, where local
areas receive a portion of income tax 75% of the valuation
of property is taken and then 2% of this as added to
income for individuals.
It was noted that often special sharing grants with the
government are costly as the government encourages a new program
and some times later drops out
A statement by the Provincial Treasurer of Tlberta on
197E Budget Planning indicated that the grants would be
only increased 11% for 1976
Comparision of wages for nechanics, etc , were discussed
briefly. To definite conclusions were reached except
that it appeared there is no problen between the two authorities
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Mr Brown explained that the M.D. faces a special problem
in wage negotiations for 1976 as shortage of experienced
help may mean a change from our previous double shift work in summer
The matter of mileage rates was discussed. The M.D.
rate is now 17� and the School Division rate was
recently set at 20� per mile, but the School Division
claims the provincial gas rebate on a mileage basis
New per diem rates have not been set M D Councillors get
$32 00 per day, plus $16 00 per day expenses School
Board members get $30 00 per day plus $5 00 for
expenses at regular meetings only.
The representatives enjoyed a noon luncheon from 12 00
to 1,00 P lei
Bowing of grass in school yards was briefly discussed.
Mr Anderson stated that some minor damage had been done
at one school by our A.S.B. equipment, but the total
bill of about $700.00 for mowing is quite low and
there is no complaint
1-r. Horley advised that Bus route maps will be available
soon and copies will be supplied to the 1.1 D
Mr. Benedict advised that a dirt road west of 8 33 26--4
north of Browns, is now being used as a bus route. An alternate
route will be used when necessary during the winter or during
wet weather Mr Litz stated that this is a rather poor road
and would need to be rebuilt before being gravelled
Mr. Benedict further stated that the road may be used
as a bus route for many years but some times routes
are altered and that may change
The M.D. advised they endeavour to keep r -gid equipment
up to date, and bought a new packer and trac-tractor
in 1975 Priority in 1976 411 likely be for one or
perhaps two motor graders
The members of the School Division thanked Council ,
and were in turn thanked for attending They then
left the meeting
Mr. Brown and fr. Campbell reported on their meeting
with the Council of the Town of Three Hills regarding
its nuisance grounds The town feels that the present
$800 00 grant per year is inadequate as its total costs
of operating the nuisance grounds is about $4400 00 per v
year, without digging a new trench and they estimate the
use is about 50% rural They asked that the it D dig
a new trench and Pit Brown stated he told them we might
do so but that a charge at regular rates as per policy
for Carbon -- would be made
Mr Ferguson and mr King resorted on the ambulance society
meeting of October 29th,1975 They outlined the need for a
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storage building for the ambulances,, and advised
Council that the Society recommended a special levy
of � mill extra per year in 1976 and 1977 to pay
for the building The building would be owned by
the Society Plans are going forward to acquire a
lot from the Village of Linden and to arrange for the
housing of the fire truck. This project will only be
proceeded with if it receives support from the majority
of the councils Mr. Bauer moved that the M D of Kneehill
support this proposal
Carried
Pyr Campbell stated that a short piece of road east of
Trochu at the Knievel Dill became quite slippery when
wet or icy It was agreed that warning signs be put up
Mr Berdahl mentioned that it may be advisable to change
the location of the road being used as an entry to the j
Lowen Gravel site. This is to be studied further at a
later time
Mr Ferguson advised that Mr. Hugh Bodmer of Regional
Resources Project is to obtain some information tonight
about possible grants for the ambulance building and
also in regard to triming trees in Swalwell.
Brief discussion also took place regarding the
wXpM1. of the businesses from. Linden, with lumber and
machinery being stored in Portion of NLq 20 30--25A This
will be further discussed when representatives of C R P C
are present next Wednesday.
Mr. G King suggested that sore special time should be
complete the organizational meeting, to discuss
existing policies, and for further general business,
including the report of the last N S Board meeting
Members agreed that this is to be gmae into in detail
Tuesday__ NovembEr 4th,1975
set aside to
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Mr. Poole moved that this meeting do now a?journ, until
Tuesday., Tlovember 4th 1975. at 9 OO.e. M_
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Reeve Secretary-Treasur r