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i1GEND1,
COUNCIL I-IEETING
i'ilEi.x 25, 1976
"pproval of minutes of meeting of 14ay 10th and 18th /76
9;00 r_',M Linden Contractors - gravel crushing
Report re Div. 1 inspections of May 20th
Report of road committee hike to the river re gravel
Alberta Transportation - culvert deliveries
Town of Trochu - sewage disposal system
Alberta Energty Natural Resources - Sand gravel
Other public works reports
i..lberta Power - lines extensions
Alberta Transportation - Linden Overpass
Town of Three Hills - cemetery
Workers Compensation B --)ard - hard hats,etc
Willard Koch - claim re winter wheat
Don Ferguson - work application
CP R Crossings - Acme area
Policy regarding private work
Toga Lynch letter
Inquiry re old school bus seats
Linda Peterson - Swalwell signs
Report of Foreman's meeting - May 20th/76
10.00 i. 14 lierb Welch - Twister Pipe
Cattle guards
Ey -law for Disaster Mutual Aid i.greement
By -law for mill rates
Report re new maps
i.lberta Consumer & Corp affairs - Walker Farms Ltd.
Building permits Elmer lgiebe,- Machine shop
D W. Davidson - Storage garage
Dale 14oran - Hobmle Home
Karen Eeagrie - location of trees
Letters re .nnexation - Three Hills
C IR P C - Three Hills Plan approved
Three Hills S D - minutes of 1�iay 12th
- letter of May 18th
ilberta Hospitals - hospitals services
.: .. i4 D & C - circulars
Three Dills R.edreation Board - minutes of j..pril 27th/76
Report re Sunnyslope
Report re Hesketh
Peemier of .lberta - visit of Cabinet
Wimborne property needing cleanup
Can. Vestern Nast Gas, Carbon - fire demo
By-Laws for allocation of 1976 grants
Development Control Resolutions
'slater Supply Line - ,cme
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COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY,MAY 25th,1976
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A regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Municipal District of Kneehill
##48 was held in the office at Three Hills; on Tuesday May 25th, 1976, commencing
at 900 AM
Councillors present for the meeting were
PRESENT
G.
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Berdahl
Div
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C
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Poole
Div
2
R
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Brown
Div
3 (Reeve)
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Bauer
Div
4
T.
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Ferguson
Div
5 (until 5 40 P.M )
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Litz
Div
6
R
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Campbell
Div
7
Mr. G G King,Secretary- Treasurer, was present and recorded the minutes
Mr Poole moved approval of the minutes of the meeting of May 10th,1976 APPROVAL
and May 18th, 1976 as circulated. I MINUTES
Carried
Mr Doug Hazelton of Linden Contractors then met with Council, along with LINDEN
Mr Ted Paquette, Public Works Superintendent, and Mr Joe Dobler, Gravel CONTRACTORS
Foreman GRAVEL
Mr. Hazelton stated that his crushing work has been delayed 7 weeks while CRUSH1gG
waiting for parts
He has recently been crushing adjacent to our Torrington Pit for his own use
Mr Brown stated that the question had come up about getting some of the gravel
corners cleaned up at the Torrington Pit, and he had authorized Linden
Contractors to do 5000 cubic yards after talking by radio with a couple
of the other Councillors. It was then suggested that a greater quantity
should be done to get odds and ends cleaned up Mr Hazelton stated
that he had stripped for 412 hours on Friday, so there is a reasonable
quantity now available Mr Poole moved that Linden Contractors be authorized
to crush approximately 10,000 cubic yards additional at the Torrington Pit
Carried
(This includes the 5000 referred to above )
Linden Contractors will next be moving to the Megli Pit, where they have
15,000 cubic yards more crushing to do under their contract
for the Municipal District Mr Hazelton stated they want approximately
3000 cubic yards for their own use, and he estimates there would be some
15,000 cubic yards left stripped, after that is done
Mr Brown moved that the road committee check at the Megli Pit when the
other crushing is about done, to inspect the quantity remaining, and decide
whether any further amount should be done this year
Carried
Mr Hazelton estimated another 5 hours stripping at the Torrington Pit
should be done Mr Ferguson moved that Mr Bauer check regarding this
with authority to decide
Carried
Mr Hazelton stated they have a center dump trailer with three hoppers
and are licenced for 80;000 pounds gross He asked permission to haul
loads of that weight from the Torrington Pit north to Highway Number 27
only He was advised this would be considered by Council later
He thanked Council and then left the meeting
Mr Berdahl moved that Council grant overload permits to any
applicant for up to 80,000 pounds gross weight subject to legal axle
loading, on the road from the Torrington Pit north to Highway 27 only,
with the trucker to be responsible for any major damage
Carried
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OVERLOAD
PERMITS
FOR LINDEN
CONTRACTORS
& OTHERS
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Mr Ted Paquette, amd Mr Joe Dobler suggested that Ron Toews of R TOEWS
Three Hills area has been hauling overloads on M D roads without OVERLOADS
permits Mr Poole moved that a letter be written to Ron Toews
warning him about this practice of hauling overloads
Carried
It was mentioned that a trailer is parked in the SW 6- 32 --24 -4 TRAILER
dust west of the buildings of Ron Toews Inquiry is to be made AT SW
about who owns it and what use is being made of it, as it may be 6-- 32 -24 -4
contrary to planning regulations
Mr G Berdahl and Mr G King reported regarding various matters
inspected and negotiated by them on May 20th., with particular reference
to the following
1 Gravel Lease with Jack Lowen - NE 9 and NW 10 in 29 -21 -4 GRAVEL
After considerable discussion Mr Jack Lowen had agreed to a J LOWEN
revised form of lease.; giving him authority to sell privately & K LOWEN
as well as to the Municipal District
Mr Kenneth Lowen was not at home, so the matter of a lease with
him - NW 9-- 29 -21 -4 - had not been discussed
Mr Berdahl moved that Council approve of the revised form of lease with
Mr Jack Lowen and also with Mr Kenneth Lowen, if he so agrees
Carried
2 The committee suggested that testing with a backhoe should be done GRAVEL
for gravel in the NE 23---and NW 24- in 28 -22 -4, (Fraser and Others) FRASER
as gravel there might be better and more readily available than that LAND
at L. ;lens ETC
Mr Paquette stated that he could have Oris Rodger move to that area
to do the testing some time soon
Mr Bauer moved that the testing for gravel be proceeded with as soon
as convenient
Carried
3 Stockton and Doyle Road - It was impossible to determine what land STOCKTON
is affected without a legal survey Mr King advised that he had contacted ROAD
Mr Robin Arthurs , surveyor, and he could start work in that area
this afternoon Mr. Poole moved that this report be adopted and the
survey authorized
Carried
4 Council was also advised that Fr Jack Lowen would like some old rocks JACK LOWEN
and trash pushed into a gravel pit site in SE 16-- 29 -21 -4, if the machinery WORK TO BE
is near, and he would also like to hire municipal machinery to grade the DONE
road into his buildings, in NE 16- 29 -21 -4
The road committee of Mr Berdahl Mr Campbell, Ted Paquette and Mr King
with Edgar Riep as guide had hiked down to the river north easterly from SEARCH
Trochu, to look for gravel supplies It appeared that there was an adequate FOR GRAVEL
supply of gravel in the river at the east of Section 2- 34 -22 -4 and south westerly AT
from there for a mile, but it would be very expensive to build a suitable road RIVER
down any of the grades from the west It might be possible to get a road
south along the river flat from there toward the Tolman Bridge, but this
had not been inspected It would also be advisable to check for further
gravel near the former Alvin location Mr Campbell moved that Alberta
En-',onment be contacted for authority to test for gravel in the Red Deer
river in the location as referred to above, and also for general
regulations regarding removal of gravel from the river., and regarding
construction of roads in that area
Carried
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Mr Litz moved that the report of the road committee
GRAVEL
regarding the search for gravel along the river., etc , be
REPORT
accepted
Carried
ffir Doug Kish of Twister Pipe in Calgary met with Council
He stated they are starting production of spiral culverts
TWISTER
at their Calgary plant tomorrow., and will have all sizes
PIPE
available in stock most of the time Billing and invoices
will be through the AAMD & C and prices will be the same
CULVERT
as others
PRICES
There is a 5% freight allowance for pick up at the yard
ETC
Brief discussion followed He thanked Council for the opportunity
of meeting with them, and then left the meeting
Letter from Tom Lynch was read regarding the old road to the
Tolman Bridge, and also regarding removal of gravel and roads
TOM LYNCH
in that area Mr Ferguson moved that the road committee endeavour
OLD ROAD
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to meet with Mr Tom Lynch to discuss the matters which he raised
ALLOWANCE
in his letter, and to also find out who the government official
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was that he referred to, as giving him advice
Carried
Mr Brown moved that Linden Contractors be contacted to ask
if they would give a price for crushing gravel which we have V
LINDEN
stockpiled at the south end of the Tolman Park
CONTRACT
Carried
GRAVEL
CRUSHING
Letters from Alberta Transportation Bridge Branch gave the following
estimated delivery dates for government culverts DELIVERY
DATE GOVT
1 Correction Line SE of Three Hills - June lst, 1976 CULVERTS
2 South of Hesketh - June 15th, 1976
3 West of Swalwell - July lst, 1976
4 NE of Carbon - June 15th,1976
Mr Poole moved that this information be accepted and filed.
Carried
Letter from Engineering Canada Associates Ltd , on behalf of the
Town of Trochu asked what arrangements are necessary for the construction TOWN OF
on and across municipal roads for the Trochu sewage system The plan TROCHU
as submitted appeared to show the sewage line down the middle of the road CROSSING
from the Trochu Park east and Council felt perhaps a getter location ROADS
could be agreed upon SEWAGE LI
Mr Poole moved that the road committee arrange to meet the engineers
in regard to these matters, with authority to act
Carried
Circular from Alberta Energy and Natural Resources was read, ALTA
in regard to sand and gravel operations on crown land This set ENERGY
out the requirements from the government standpoint SAND &
Mr Bauer moved that this be filed as information GRAVEL
Carried OPERATIONS
Mr Ted Paquette reported regarding the following
MIS
1 Main Crew - are now nearing completion of the Swalwell West Sob PUBLIC
except that some equipment will have to return later for the culvert REPORT
extension
2 Next job will be the Poffenroth and Vandenbor Road
3 Following that from Beveridge Lake south approximately 1 and 3/4
miles towards Hesketh
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4 Then Division 5 on the Correction Line as authorized
5 Patch Crew are cutting the hill at Fritags just north
of Number 9 on the Hesketh road and will next be moving to improve
vision at the corner on the Sharples road as authorized
6 Both of the Euclids have been broken down:, one is now working,
and it is hoped that the other will be repaired soon under warranty
Mr Dobler reported that the Ford Loader was recently checked by
Hauser Equipment; and they adjusted the timing Fluid has been
put in the front tires They have gravelled from Edwin Sept's
buildings east to the corner, but were then rained out on that job
and so have moved to Division 1
Copy of a letter from Alberta Chief Bridge Engineer to C P Rail
was read regarding the work required at the Linden Overpass
The M D is to do the excavation work and their crew will construct
retaining walls and do other work at that site
Mr Brown moved that this be accepted and filed
Carried
Letter of May 19th,1076 from the Inspection Branch, Alberta Labour
clarified the regulations in regard to the employer
providing for or supplying personal protective equipment
The employer must have the suitable equipment at the job site,
but may determine the terms of security or deposit to be furnished
by the worker
Mr Ferguson moved that Council Policy be amended to show that the
employees do not actually have to purchase hard hats or similar
equipment, but that they must make a deposit equal to the price
as a guarantee for the return in reasonable condition of the item
Carried
Claim of Willard Koch for damages to winter wheat was referred to
Council. He claimed a loss of 50 bushels at $4 00 per bushel
Mr Poole moved that Mr Bauer contact Mr Koch with authority to V
arrange some settlement
Carried
Application of Dan Ferguson for work was read Mr Brown moved
that this be tabled for consideration if assistance is granted ✓
under the STEP program
Carried
C P R Foreman from Beiseker had contacted the office regarding
surfacing of the railway crossings east of Acme when we are doing
the light coat surfacing Mr Brown moved that a reply be sent
advising that light coat surfacing is not suitable for that work
Carried
LINDEN
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WORK
REGULATI )NS
RE HARD
HATS, ETC
& POLIC`
W KOCH
WINTER
WHEAT
DAMAGE
APPLICATION
FOR WORK
SURFACING
RAILWAY
CROSSINGS
EAST ACME
Municipal policy regarding private work with municipal equipment
was reviewed Mr Campbell moved that the former policies be repealed POLICY
and the new policy be put into effect as per copy with these minutes y MUN EQUIP
PRIVATE WORK
Carried
Council meeting adjourned for dinner from 12 00 Noon to 1 00 P M
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DINNER
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Mr Paquette and Mr Dobler advise that we have about 6 double
seats from the school bus which are considered surplus Some
are in fair condition, others only poor Mr Poole moved
that the better ones be offered for sale at $5 00 and the v
others at a price depending on condition
Carried
The matter of various signs at Swalwell was discussed, and
Mr Paquette advised that Ed Duncan can put up three 30
mile per hour signs, plus two playground signs and some
directional signs for the Swalwell Dam.
Mr Paquette advised that Ed Duncan has been trying out
work with an electric auger, and it appears suitable for work
putting in sign posts Cost is approximately $200 00 Y
Mr Campbell moved that Council authorize purchase if it is
considered suitable by the foremen
Carried
BUS SEATS
FOR SALE
SWALWELL
SIGNS
Mr Poole reported that the water on the original road allowance PAGETS
west north west 6- 30 -23 -4 -- Pagets - near Highway 21 - is reportedly ROAD ALLOW
fed from an artisan well on the Paget property Mr Paget told WATER
him that they charge oil companies $100 00 each for use of water
from that location This was given as information only
The report of the Foremen's Meeting of May 20th,1976, was read, and
the following action taken
1 Overtime for Foremen - Mr Berdahl moved that there be no change
in the Council policy except that Council may reconsider for special
reasons which are not now foreseen - and that companies delivering
oil for road surfacing be advised they cannot expect municipal employees
to be available during the night
Carried
2 Purchase of trucks - Mr Poole moved there be no change in Council's
procedure in calling for tenders, but that this be referred back to
Council in September for further consideration
Carried
3 Mr Alex Cunningham, Utility Officer, met with Council, and reported
regarding the mobile radios Including the fire trucks and the ambulances
we now have a total of 50 radios, and this should provide one or two
spares; at all times It appeared that no more radios are needed, and the
bracket supply is okay but Alex stated that he needs a few aerials
Handy talkies have been provided for the Linden Acme fire truck and
Reg Campbell has supplied two for the Trochu Fire Truck Consideration
is being given to some for the Three Hill Unit
Mr Bauer moved adoption of the report of the Foremen's Meeting of May
20th 1976, subject to the motions as above
Carried
FOREMEN'S
COMMITTEE
MEETING
MINUTES
The machine work for the proposed Huxley sewage lagoon was discussed
and Council was asked if they would be willing to do this with
Municipal equipment at hourly rates, but with the total not to exceed
$1 25 per cubic yard Considerable discussion followed Mr
Ferguson moved that Council approve of the work with municipal equipment ✓
Carried
Mr Cunningham, Mr G King, and Mr R Campbell reported regarding
a few matters concerning the Huxley sewage lagoon, and stated that
Elmer Stickel and Jassman Plumbing have been jointly awarded the ditching
contract at 754 per
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Mr Cunningham then left the meeting
Letter of May 13th,, from the Town of Three Hills asked TOWN OF
regarding cold mix asphalt for roads within the Three THREE HILLS
Hills Cemetery area Mr Berdahl moved that they be ✓
referred to Border Paving at Red Deer CEMETERY
Carried ROADS
A circular regarding; portable cattle guards had been PORTABLE
brought in by Mr Brown and was shown to Council and Foremen CATTLE
and copies given to the foremen Mr Litz moved that GUARDS
this be filed as information
Carried
Letter from Engineering Canada Associates Ltd on behalf VILLAGE OF
of the Village of Acme was read in regard to the water ACME WATER
supply line and the route along roads, etc Mr. Bauer moved SUPPLY LINE
that this be referred to the road committee to meet with ETC
the engineers with the aim of dealing with this at the
same time as the deal with the one referred to earlier in the
meeting regarding the Trochu area
Carried 4
Mr Poole reported that old car bodies are available for
OLD CAR
disposal at lots of B Court in Swalwell and at the Wes Gore
BODIES
farm just west of Swalwell He believes there are also some
south of the Number 9 Carbon Southkcorner Mr A Dick at 1 VARIOUS
Swalwell might also have some available l LOCATIONS
Mr G King agreed to contact Navajo Metals regarding these
Mr Berdahl asked approval to gravel approximately 1 mile of GRAVEL ROAD
road west of portions of Sections 5 and 8 in 28 -20 -4 The southerly WEST OF
end of the two miles of road was previously gravelled, as well as Sections 5
the northerly end, and this would be a connecting link
and 8 in 28-
Some of the other may require regravelling, but that is routine r
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Mr Ferguson moved that Council approve as requested
Carried
Mr Bauer reported that Mr Ben Maerz has requested that the SLOUGH
Municipal District take some necessary action to have a slough DRAINAGE
drained south of the buildings in SE 26- 32 --25 -4 Mr Bauer moved B MAERZ
that the road committee inspect this SE 26-32 -
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Mr Ted Paquette., and Mr Joe Dobler left the meeting at this time,
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approximately 2 45 P M
Mr Bauer moved that Council approve the extension of Alberta Power ALTA
Ltd services to LSD 6 of 31- 32 -24 -4 as per plan submitted POWER
Carried EXTENSION
A by -law for mutual aid with adjoining municipalities in case of MUTUAL AID
any disaster was discussed It was agreed that all the towns and villages AGREEMENT
of the area should be included, as well as other adjacent municipalities
depending on the wishes of each Mr Campbell moved first reading to BY -LAW
by -law number 798, this being a by -law to provide for disaster mutual 798
aid, and authorizing an agreement concerning same
Carried Unanimously
Mr Berdahl moved second reading to this by -law
Carried Unanimously
Mr Bauer moved third reading to this by -law
Carried Unanimously
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Mr G King reported to Council regarding the mill rates for
taxation purposes for 1976 in keeping with previous decisions
of Council
These were discussed at some length
Hr Berdahl moved that the matter of a cemetery, parks and
recreation levy be referred to a plebiscite A vote was taken
and the motion declared lost with three voting in favour, and
4 contrary
Mr Poole moved first reading to by -law number 799 this being a
by -law to adopt the 1976 budget; and to set the mill rates as
per copy attached
Carried
Mr Bauer moved second reading to this by -law
Carried
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Mr Brown moved that third reading be given to this by -law at this
time
Carried Unanimously
Mr Brown then moved that the by -law be given third reading
Carried
Five in favour and two against
Councillors Ferguson and Berdahl asked to be re7istered as opposed
1976 MILL
RATE
BY -LAW
SETTING
SAME
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Mr Russ Horvey and Mr B Lang District Agriculturists, met with D A
Council, and outlined some information regarding a green certificate GREEN
program which involves farm training for students Charts have been CERT
sent out to determine priorities; and he distributed some of these
to the Councillors After brief discussion, Mr Horvey and Mr Lang
left the meeting
Mr G King advised that Lawson Graphics Western Ltd. , have been NEW MAPS
engaged to prepare new municipal district maps the same size as
previously Their price for their work for 1200 maps including
sales tax will be approximately $3534 OQ 1500 maps would be
$300 00 more Mr Poole moved that Council authorize an order
for 1500 maps
Carried
Mr Campbell moved that the sale price for the new maps be $4 00
each
Carried
Walker Farms Ltd , of Trochu area proposs to establish a repair WALKER F
garage with sale of automotive parts at their farm in NW 21- 33 -24 -4 GARAGE
Mr Litz moved that Council authorize a letter of approval indicating BUSINESS
that the business meets with fire, zoning and building by -laws
Carried
Mr Bauer moved that Council approve of the building permits as issued BUIDLING
to Elmer Wiebe; D W Davidson., and Dale Moran as per item 27 of the PERMITS
Agenda
Carried
Mr Bauer moved that Mr and Mrs Karl Beagrie be permitted to plant TREE SET
trees a minimum of 75 feet from the center of the road at their new
subdivision in NW corner of NW 9- 32- -24 -4 BACK
f BACK
Carried
Mr Campbell moved that approval be given to Mr. A Baumgardt to move BAUMGARDT
a residence and put an addition on same in NE 31- 32 -23 -4, with the old ✓ BUILDING
house to be removed and with this subject to approval of Alberta PERMIT
Transportation
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Mr Berdahl moved that a building permit be granted to Herman H SIEMENS
Siemens for an implement shed and workshop in Pt NW 23- 29- -22 -4 L' BUILDING PERMIT
as per application submitted, and subject to approval of Alta NW 23- 29 -22 -4
Transportation
Carried
Mr G King was asked to check with Harold Henderson and others
to see if Prairie Posts Ltd , have made application for a licence ✓ PRsA :.,.....:., POSTS
for their business now located in NW 26- 32 -25 -4 LICENCE FOR BUS
Correspondence was read from the Prairie Bible Institute and P B I
copies of correspondence between the P B I and the Town of ANNEXATION
Three Hills in regard to proposed annexation plans All indicated PROPOSAL
that there was no wish for annexation of any areas at the present
time to the Town of Three Hills
Mr Bauer moved that this correspondence be acknowledged, and that
both parties be advised that the Municipal District is not taking any
steps towards the annexation proposal
Carried
Correspondence from C R P C, advised that the plans for subdivisions C R P C
within the Town of Three Hills have been approved THREE HILLS
Mr Berdahl moved that this be accepted and filed as information v TOWN SUB
Carried
Correspondence from the Three Hills School Division was referred to THREE HILLS
in regard to the minutes of their May 12th meeting and a letter of SCHOOL DIV
invitation to Council members to attend their budget discussion on BUDGET
June 8th Mr Ferguson moved that the correspondence be accepted and MEETING
tiled and those who are free to attend the budget meeting, be
authorized to do so
Carried
Letter of Honourable G Miniely , Alberta Minister of Hospitals
and Medicare was read in reply to our inquiry regarding hospital
services In brief he stated that the government feels the hospital ,�—
services are extremely good in Alberta and that their
restraint program is not having any adverse affect He further
suggested that concerns could be taken up with local hospital boards
Brief discussion followed Mr Poole moved that this information be
accepted and filed
Carried
A number of circulars from the AAMD & C were read and dealt with
as follows
1 Public Utilities Board hearings -- Mr Brown moved that a reply be
sent stating that the M D of Kneehill Council does not support the
resolution at the spring convention which vequested the association
to present briefs opposing; all increases; and to indicate that Council
believes that each utility association should take any necessary action
Carried
2 Sales tax on asphalt and other materials It appears that there is
no possibility of having exemption from the Federal Sales Tax Mr
Berdahl moved that this be filed as information v
Carried
3 Fencing of Water Storage Areas and Lagoons; etc Mr Ferguson moved
that this be filed as information
Carried
4 Metric Workshops - Mr Campbell moved that no representatives be
sent to these workshops
Carried
5 Defensive Driving; Courses -- Mr
filed as information
Ferguson moved that the circular be
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6 Licence Suspension - Mr Litz moved that this be filed as information
Carried
Minutes of the Three Hills Recreation Board meeting of April 27th THREE HILLS
were referred to briefly Mr Ferguson moved that these be filed REC BOARD
Carried MINUTES
Mr R W Brown and Mr G King reported that they had met at
Sunnyslope on May 19th, with Paul Weigum of Sunnyslope, and
Mr John Jordan and Mr B Fairbrother of C R P C Agreement
in principle was reached �regardina the form of subdivision best
for the area, and it was agreed that a surveyor should be engaged
to draft a tentative plan and submit same to C R P C
Mr G King further advised that Mr Robin Arthurs can undertake
this work as Alberta Land Surveyor
Mr Poole moved that this report be accepted
Carried
Mr G King also advised that Mr Short purchaser of the old hardware
store is tearing the building down and apparently making a good
Job
fhc old Sunnyslope store is a mess; and official notice sent to Mr
Ted Chalk was returned - address unknown - Further effort will be
made to contact him
A letter is to be sent to Mr Bob Milne about filling* in an old �
basement on his property in the northern part of Sunnyslope
SUNNYSLOPE
SUBDIVISION
PROBLEMS
INSPECTION OF
SUNNYSLOPE
REPORT
Mr G Berdahl and Mr G King reported on their inspections in
Hesketh on May 20th 1976 It is about impossible to determine
exact location of lots in Hesketh as the hamlet is c at various INSPECTION OF
HESKETH
angles and there are no good starting points They recommended that
Council obtain clear title to lots 1 to 14 inclusive in Block 3 REPORT
Mr Brown moved first reading to by -law number 800, this being a
by --law under which the Municipal District will purchase Lots 1 to BY -LAW NO
14 inclusive, in Block 3 Hesketh at $10 00 each 800
Carried Unanimously PURCHASE HESKETH
LOTS
Mr Ferguson moved second reading to this by -law
Carried Unanimously
Mr Berdahl moved third reading to this by -law
Carried Unanimously
The Committee also reported on various other matters pertaining to Hesketh
and the report will be kept on record Mr Poole moved that the report
be accepted
Carried
Mr G King advised Council that the sale of certain lots to Mr Perman PERMAN
in Hesketh had been sent to Edmonton for approval, but had been returned HESKETH LOTS
with a letter stating_ they need approval of C R P C Mr Berdahl moved SUBDIVISION
that the application be made to C R P C for approval as necessary
Carried
Council was advised that some Alberta Cabinet Minister will be in
Three Hills on June 8th about mid forenoon Details are still CABINET
lacking Mr Brown moved that those councillors who are free to do ✓ MINISTERS
MEETING
so arrange to meet with the Cabinet Ministers at Three Hills
THREE HILLS
Carried
Reports had come to the office that the old post office site in
Wimborne owned by Mrs Rose Benedict was in rather bad condition and ✓ ROSE BENEDICT
should be tidied up The hedge should also be trammed for vision PROPERTY
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Mr Berdahl moved that Mr Litz endeavour tc see the owner regarding
these matters
Carried
Mr Ken Morgan of Canadian Western Natural Gas; Carbon, had telephoned C W 11 G
regarding a demonstration they wish to hold tomorrow at Sharples PIT FIRE
involving the putting out of fire in a pit Mr Berdahl moved that DEMO
approval be given for this demonstration subject to the following
1 That there is no responsibility resting with the Municipal District
2 That they first notify all fire departments around that area, so that
will answer a call to put out a fire
Carried
It is noted that the recreation grants to the rural areas are generally
paid early in the year for which they apply, but those for the town
and village recreation boards are not paid until after receipt of their
recreation statement following the end of the year
Mr Poole stated that he had one inquiry regarding the purchase of an SWALWELL
old building which is located in the Swalwell Cemetery Mr Brown CEMETERY
moved that Council call for bids for this building BUILDING
Carried BID
Some brief discussion took place regarding the Herman -- Harper
subdivision in SE 27- 28 -20- -4 Mr G King advised that he had SUBDIVISI
heard that Mr Harper may wish to .locate a second residence on SE 27--28 -
this property It was agreed that this would be contrary to the '� 20 -4
Planning Act The information was not definite and thus no action
was taken
Air Poole moved that this meeting do now adjourn
Carried ADJO
Time of A urnment 6 05 P M
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The allocation of grants for recreation purposes for 1976 was
RECREATION
discussed Mr Ferguson was excused from the meeting during this
GRANTS
discussion, at 5 40 P M
Mr G King had submitted a proposal to Council in this regard
for discussion purposes only and clearly understood that changes
should be made as Council deems advisable
Council members suggested in particular that Drumheller should be
increased and minor adjustments made on others
Mr Poole then moved first reading to by -law 801, this being a
BY -LAW
by -law to authorize recreation grants for the year 1976 as per copy
801
attached
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Carried Unanimously
GRANTS
Mr Campbell moved second reading to this by -law
Carried Unanimously
Mr Bauer moved third reading; to this by -law
Carried Unanimously
It is noted that the recreation grants to the rural areas are generally
paid early in the year for which they apply, but those for the town
and village recreation boards are not paid until after receipt of their
recreation statement following the end of the year
Mr Poole stated that he had one inquiry regarding the purchase of an SWALWELL
old building which is located in the Swalwell Cemetery Mr Brown CEMETERY
moved that Council call for bids for this building BUILDING
Carried BID
Some brief discussion took place regarding the Herman -- Harper
subdivision in SE 27- 28 -20- -4 Mr G King advised that he had SUBDIVISI
heard that Mr Harper may wish to .locate a second residence on SE 27--28 -
this property It was agreed that this would be contrary to the '� 20 -4
Planning Act The information was not definite and thus no action
was taken
Air Poole moved that this meeting do now adjourn
Carried ADJO
Time of A urnment 6 05 P M
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL #48
By -Law No 799
MILL RATES,
Under the Provisions of the Municipal Taxation Act,
ction 93 of the Municipal Taxation Act 1970 with
endments thereto, the Council of the Municipal District
Kneehill No 48 hereby adopts the 1976 Final Estimates
Revenue and Expenditure as per copy with this by -Jaw,
Id authorizes the Secretary- Treasurer to levy the following
fated mill rates for taxation purposes for the year 1976
Municipal 59.1
Supplementary School 20.8
Home for the Aged 2.2
Ambulance 1.0
Parks, Cemeteries & Recreation .0
Total Dasic 86..1
School Foundation 27 7
113.8
Special levies for Rural Fire Protection
Three Hills 0.7
Trochu 0.7
Linden -:cme 1.5
I lst Xeading moved by Councillor Poole
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s moved b Councillor Bauer.
2nd Reading o y
Carried
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Councillor Brown moved that Council agree that
3rd Reading be given to this by -law at this meeting
Carried unanimously.
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3rd Reading moved by Councillor Brown.
Carried
Councillors Berdahl and Ferguson asked to be
registered as opposed
Done and passed in regular meeting of Council this
25th day of May, 1976
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POLICY RE MACHINERY RENTAL
May 25th,1976
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SEE MOTION PAGE 4 MINUTES MAY 25th,1976
MOVED that the former policies be repealed and the
new policy be as follows
1 Municipal equipment may be used to do private jobs
for anyone outside of the towns or villages of the area,
if the machinery is close and there is no private
equipment readily available
2 Government rates to be charged including moving time
except that motor grader rates shall be set by Council, and
special snow plowing rates may also be set by Council
3 Minimum charge to be $5 00
4 Maximum time for any one person not to exceed an
estimated time of three hours
5 Work is subjectto the approval of the foreman and/
or councillor
6 Machinery must be operated by a regular M D employee
being paid by the M D
7 Reduction in the rate may be given by the employee's
wages if the employee certifies that he is donating his time
Carried
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REPORT OF SANITARY LAND FILL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 25th;1976
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A committee meeting was held at the office of the Municipal District
of Kneehill #48 in Three Hills, on Tuesday, May 25th;1976, commencing
at 8 00 P M
Those present were*
Ralph W Brown
Elmer Rogers
Mrs Pauline Jasman
Mr Mic Hutton & Mr John
Lehmann
M.D Kneehill #48
Village of Acme
Town of Three Hills
Village of Torrington
Mr Charles Lau, Public Health Inspector, Drumheller
Health Unit
Mr G. G King Secretary
The report of the meeting of April 20th 1976 was reviewed Mr
Rogers moved adoption of the same
Carried
Letter of April 29th,1976 from the Town of Three Hills stated that the
area may use its existing land fill, subject in brief, to the following.
1 Town will charge $2535 65 which was its cost for excavation of
the new land fill
ce will be the responsibility of the
2 The operation and maintenan
new organization
3 Costs can be recovered on a per capita or some other mutually
agreeable basis
Brief discussion followed
Bids for collection of garbage were opened as received from Central
Dispose All Ltd , and from Prairie Waste Management Ltd
Mr J Ogilvie, of Prairie Waste Management was present when
his company's bid was discussed He was also advised of the general
terms of the bid from the other bidder Copy of the bids of each
company are filed with these minutes
Mr Ogilvie gave his count of residences in hamlets to be served as
follows
Hesketh 8 Huxley 15 Sunnyslope 9. Swalwell 35 ,
Wimborne 30> Grantville and Ruarkville 55
Mr Ogilvxa left the meeting briefly and the bids were discussed in more
detail.
eneral feeling of the meeting was that the rates
It appeared that the g
charged for each town or village perhaps should be averaged so as to
have one uniform rate Costs would likely be apportioned on the basis
of population Mr Ogilvie was invited back into the meeting and his bid
was discussed further He was advised that no decision could be made
at this meeting as the opinion of the various councils would have
to be obtained He thanked the group and left the meeting
It was agreed that a letter be sent to all. of the municipalities
involved with an outline of the bids and that replies be requested
prior to the next meeting, which will be held at the Municipal District
office on Tuesday, June 22nd,1976 at 7 30 P M
Mr Hutton moved that the meeting adjourn
Carried
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