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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-24 Council MinutesAGENDA - JOINT MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND THE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24th,1976 (PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS) 1 Minutes of the Previous Meeting 2 Agricultural Fieldman's report 3 District Agriculturists' report 4. Correspondence regarding grants S. A. S B work load and distribution 6 Cost sharing for grants 7. Equipment - Small Tractor and Mower Weed Eater Grass Seed Box Projector and tape deck 8 Grass Seed Bids 9. Advertising - summer help - roadside sprayer operator 10. Warble Inspection at auction marts 11 Parks - re- Mrs Barker 12. Grasshopper control program 13 Welding course payments 14 Miscellaneous A IM SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF KNEEHILL MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND THE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD THURSDAY, MARCH 11th, 1976 P 1 There hasn't been too much activity around the A S B office since our last meeting. We attended the Foremen's meeting Thursday, February attended the Loss Prevention Seminar in Edmonton on Friday, February 20th, sprayed cattle on Monday, February 23rd and went to Red Deer that evening to attend the Provincial A S B Conference We did not get back until Thursday evening The balance of the time has been spent in the office with the exception of a half day spent at the Acme Auction Mart on Thursday, March 4th The present use of the A S B tractors was discussed at the Foremen's meeting It was felt that the Service Board could get by with the M H tractor for the summer but the I H C tractor could be used by Public Works for the summer. The grass seeding could be left until fall and it could then be done by either public works or the Service Board The M H tractor would then be free to be used by Public Works if it was needed, while the I H C. was doing the grass seeding This arrangement would appear to better utilize the two tractors It was also discussed that it would appear to be a full time job for one man to assist with the tree planting program, then go on to mowing grass at the cemeteries, schools, parks and roadsides This could provide continuous work until fall This man could then go onto the I H C and do the grass seeding It was recommended that a meeting with all M D employees be arranged before the end of March on safety John Jeffery has made arrangements in co_-. unction with the Workers' Compensation Board to hold this meeting on Friday, March 19th Apparently dinner will be served at participants' own risk. The Loss Prevention Seminar held in Edmonton was very interesting and possibly a little scary It was stated that a person may be better not to get out of bed in the mornings except that accidents can even happen there. The meeting to be held on March 19th will go into a portion of what was presented at the Seminar We have only sprayed two herds of cattle for lice since our last meeting This was done the day we were getting ready to go to the convention and there had to be 350 head to do Their working facilities were good and we had no problems The Provincial A S B conference in Red Deer was one of the best that we have had Facilities were excellent with the exception of the P A. system, which created some problems There was in the neighborhood of 450 people registered The resolution presented by the M D of Kneehill was defeated This was the resolution on resolutions, that even though resolutions were defeated, they still be sent on to the proper authority I feel that this was a good resolution and while it could be expanded, should be presented again next year We attended the sale at the Acme Auction Mart on Thursday, March 4th in regard to the arble inspection program There was no cattle going through so there was no inspection w The balance of our time has been spent on reports and preparations for spring and simmer work There have not been too many people coming into the office for information for the past while I respectfully submit this report for your acceptance J� Norman Soder, Ag Fieldman • • 0 JOINT MEETING - MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL NO 48 COUNCIL AND AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD - MARCH 24th,1976 ---------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- A joint meeting of the Council and the Agricultural Service Board was held in the Municipal Office, Three Hills, on Wednesday, March 24th 1976, commencing at 9 00 A M Those present were. Councillor R G Campbell, Chairman Councillor, G Berdahl, Councillor C W Poole, Councillor R W Brown Councillor A W Bauer, Councillor T A Ferguson, Councillor L. G Litz Mr Harold Howe; Ratepayer Member, Mr Harold Mueller,Ratepayer Member Mr. Russell Horvey and Mr Brian Laing, District Agriculturists, Mr Norman Soder, Ag Fieldman, Mr Glenn Smyth, Assistant Ag Fieldman John C Jeffery, Secretary The minutes of the February 17th, meeting were reviewed briefly Mr Brown moved approval of those minutes carried Mr. Norman Soder read the Ag Fieldman's report, dated March 11th, 1976 Discussion followed, and Mr H Howe moved the acceptance of- his report Carried Mr Brian Laing gave a brief report of the District Agriculturists' activities. Mr Laing advised that he had been in Olds last week and Mr Horvey had been out at the coast for a meeting The winter courses are almost over, and he had received several comments on the welding courses Mr. Litz asked if a course could be put on next winter in Wimborne, with the SAIT instructor Mr Laing advised he would check into this matter as the SAIT instrudpr must be booked at least a year in advance. Mr. Laing further reported the Farm Labour Pool Budget was cut considerably, and for 1976 they will only pay $200 00 a month for two months. Mr. Poole moved acceptance of this report. Carried Mr Soder reported concerning the 1975 budget The Department of Agriculture had paid the maximum grant of $13;000 00, and we had applied for approximately an additional $5000 00 If these funds are available payment of this additional $5000.00 grant will be considered at a later date Mr Soder read to the meeting a certificate of compliance regarding Christie Pork Ltd , in which the company had worked with the Department of Environment and Department of Agriculture to improve the environmental conditions on the pig ranch Mr Soder also reported on the matter of blasting the ditch with explosives at Elmer Meding and Fred Haller The explosive would cost approximately $500 00,and that WaterResources are doing a survey Should it be feasible, Water Resources may use it as a demonstration site Alta Water Resources require the participation of the M D in the project Further information on this matter will be brought to the next meeting Mr Soder stated he would like to attend a dry land salinity meeting in Lethbridge on March 25th, 1976, and he would like to have Glenn attend the Avenge meeting at Innisfail Mr. Brown moved that Mr Soder be authorized to attend th�iteeting in Lethbridge, and Mr. Smyth be authorized to attend the meeting in Innisfail Carried Grass Seed bids were then referred to ..2 A 'L I JOINT MEETING M D OF KNEEHILL COUNCIL AND AG. SERVICE BOARD P .2 1 From National N K Seeds 2 Maple Leaf Mills Ltd ® 3 George Adams - Trochu 4 Hannas Seeds Ltd 5 United Grain Growers The prices as quoted in the written bids were considered Mr Brown moved that we purchase our seed requirements from United Grain Growers Carried Mr Soder then gave everyone present a list compiling the Ag Service Board duties in the office and in the field Copy of the list is filed with these minutes. The list was reviewed at great length Mr Ferguson moved that the Ag Service Board continue to sell grass seed and certain chemicals in small amounts as we have in the past. Carried The following points were then reviewed and agreement reached, subject to passing one motion covering all these points 1 It was agreed that tree planting be restricted to shrubs only for 1977 2 It was agreed that there be a minimum charge of $25 00 or 65t a head whichever s the greater for cattle spraying 3. It was agreed that there be a basic minimum charge for any custom work. 4. It was agreed that the parks and cemeteries are the responsibility of Council and not the Service Board, and also it was agreed that we notify the school division that we cannot mow school yards this year 5 It was recommended that if Mr Soder felt he required support, he report directly to the Chairman of the Ag Service Board, and if there are any major complaints about the Department_; these are to be referred directly to the Chairman 6 It was agreed that Mr. Soder set up a work load distribution for presentation to Council at their next meeting Mr Brown moved that the above points be recommended to Council Carried Brief discussion was held concerning the cost sharing for government grants Mr Brown moved that the farmer pay 40% and the government pay 60% on all programs, with the exception of demonstrations Carried Further discussion was held on the Wild Oat and Thistle Program. Mr Soder advised this program is also a 40 -60 split, with a $10,000 00 budget, and a $6000 00 grant Mr Bauer moved that the 60 -40 split be upheld to a riximum of $100 00 per farmer Carried Mr Soder was advised to check with the Agriculture Department; and work out the program and follow up program, for thistle control .,3 J.1 • l� 0 • JOINT MEETING - M D OF KNEEHILL COUNCIL AND AG SERVICE BOARD P 3 The capital requirements of the Service Board were then discussed. Mr. Soder stated that the small tractor and mower and weed eater could be eliminated now that the Service Board has been relieved of these responsibilities The Service Board will rebuild the grass seeder box; rather than purchase a new one Mr Ferguson moved that we purchase a projector and tape deck for approximately $600 00 Carried Discussion was held concerning our summer spray operation and also summer help Mr Soder was advised that there are several applications on file for summer helps and Mr Brown moved that we advertise for an operator to run our one man spray truck, on a split shift basis -- early morning and late evening when there is no wind Carried Mr Soder reported regarding the warble inspection program at auction marts There is a $2 00 charge per animal for inspection and treatment The Auctbn Mart keeps $1 00 and the M D would receive $1 00 for chemical and supervision The Department also pays for the sprayer and inspector Mr Brown moved that the Auction Mart retain the full charge of $2.00 per head if they go along with the program Carried The Secretary advised that he had a bid from Mrs. Barker regarding Keiver's Lake Mrs Barker will lock after emptying the garbage barrels approximately each Monday and Friday, general clean up of papers, etc, and would haul the garbage to the Torrington Nuisance Grounds twice a week clean up toilets, would not be responsible for any supplies or vandalism, but would report any damage to our office She would retain revenue from bottles picked up For this service she would charge $75 00 per month. Mr Berdahl moved that an agreement be entered into with Mrs. Barker for $75 00 per month from the date the concession opens until the booth is closed in the fall It was noted that the garbage should be hauled to the Three Hills nuisance grounds,; and if necessary a small additional amount would be paid to Mrs Barker to compensate for the additional distance Carried The Secretary referred briefly to a letter from the Department of Agriculture regarding grasshopper control Mr Phillips, Head of the Department reported that dimethoate is the only spray insecticide being supplied, and it will be sold at $8 00 per gallon, which is the same price charged in the 1974 -75 year It was noted that only light to moderate infestation is forecast for this area Mr Ferguson moved that we supply grasshopper chemical to any farmer requiring it on a 50 -50 farmer and municipal split. Carried It was reported that the Province will pay $20 00 a day for shop rental for the welding course held in our shop in Carbon Mr Bauer moved that we apply for the $20 00 per day grant for five days for the Carbon shop Carried Mr Brown reported that he felt Mr Soder and Mr Smyth should be out more in the winter months, such as attending at auction markets on sale days; talking with the farmers etc Mr Brown moved that Mr. Soder and Mr Smyth be allowed to attend auction sales and any other event of this nature when they had time to mingle with the farmers, as much as possible Carried I /; 10 1 4 L • is 0 JOINT MEETING M D OF KNEEHILL COUNCIL AND AG SERVICE BOARD Mr Soder asked about having a weed tour in early July for Council and Ag Service Board, and perhaps include others This was left until later in the season for decision Mr Soder referred to the fact that he is a director of the Provincial Ag Fieldmen' Association; and stated they have about 4 to 6 meetings of the Executive per year They also plan a four day meeting to discuss a training course for Ag Fieldmen This will be March 29th to April 4th He asked how much time Council was willing to grant him for attendance at thesefunctions Mr Ferguson moved that Council approve attendance Carried Mr Glenn Smyth asked about walkie talkie radios and said they would be useful at times Mr Campbell stated they would be of limited use as the range is short but they could be discussed when more information is available. Mr Horvey spoke about the feed assistance program and stated that it is only available in areas specified needy by the Province The general opinion expressed by the meeting is that there is no real shortage of feed in this area at present, but this should be reviewed in summer when the supply can be forecast Mr Campbell asked Harold Howe to comment about being a TV personality Mr Howe replied that he has been a director and executive officer of the Red Poll Association for many years, and that he has been invited this summer to a meeting in Great Bruin The meeting will be approximately 10 days in July Last Monday the President of that association and he did a one half hour program for the Lethbridge radio station and this will be broadcast over channel 13 and perhaps one other this coming Sunday at 2,00 P M He further advised that the local president of their association, Mr Joe Marshall will be a judge at the show in Great Britain Mr Howe further stated that he and his family hope to take about 22 days and spend it as a family trip to Great Britain He was commended for his interest in the association, and for the honour given to him A letter is to be sent to the Workers' Compensation Board thanking it for arranging the safety seminar held recently at Three Hills Mr Brown moved that this meeting adjourn Carried Time of Adjournment 4 50 P M Secret. 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