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COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 1977
1 Approval of Minutes of Council Meeting - .February 14th,1 -977
2 Appointments-
10.15 A M - Norman Soder
11.00 A M - Bob Hall - C R P C
11.00 A M - Mac Hutton, Mayor of Torrington
1 30 P M. - Foremen
1 30 P M - Representative - United Chemicals Stabilization Ltd
3 Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd. - Village of Acme Sewage Lagoon
4. Planning Items
Date and Time for Appeal Hearings
Acme Motors Ltd - Letter re- Tony Seiler's Business
Proposed Amendments to Preliminary Regional Plan
Proposed subdivision - SE 4- 31 -26 -4- Godlonton
NW 26- 34 -25 -4 - Moran
SW 1- 32 -24 -4 - D Pryor
Energy & Natural Resources - Land along Creeks, etc
Schumacher & Company - NW 9- 32 -24 -4 - Beagrie Subdivision
Secondary ?toad Meeting -
Report re. Road acreage adjacent to Bircham
C R P C decision re Huxley Lagoon Site -
Report of Annual Meeting of C R P.C.
Building Permits Issued - P Borsheim - Pt. SW 27�- 29 --21 -4
Tony Seiler Pt NE 22- 2-9-26 -4
Proposed Amendment to Dev Control By - -Law 789
5 A S B Grant Application
Date to discuss A.S.B program, minutes, Park Committee report, etc
6 Imperial Oil - Anhydrous Amnonia at Equity
7 Torrington - Proposed Annexation
8. hosebud Seed Cleaning Plant - request $5000 00 from M D.
9 Alberta Agricultural - Improvements - Three Hills Seed Plant
10 Consideration of Reclamation Projects
11 Reports of Recreation Boardr, etc
12. Hold Harmless Agreements
13 Three Hills School Division Minutes of February 7th, 1977 meeting
14 Report of Fire Committee Meeting -
Convention
15 By -Law for Tax Penalty
16 Drumheller Health Unit - Sanitary Land Fill
17 AAMD & C - Spring Convention
18 Alberta Environment - Drainage Ditch S£ 13- 33 -25 -4
19 Negotiation for Water & Sewer - Ruarkville
20 A G T - Linden Home
21 Pipeline crossings
22 Matters pertaining to roast loans
23 Re- Organization - Alberta Tr•ai.srortation
24 Work & Gravel - Authorized for Bridge Branch
25 Union Tractor - March 17th and 18th School
26 Drainage Ditch -- Carbon
27 Earl McRae - SAIT April]Bth,1977
28 Ferguson Supply - Thanks for Order
29 United Stab 'ization Chemical
30 McLean Construction Ltd - Equipment for Hire
31 Overhead Door Sales Ltd., - Quotation
32 Town of Three Hills - Paving Program
33 Applications for Work N. Hunter., Roger Hammer, Neil Penner,
Connie Kopjar, Royllanne Ladewig
Laurie Brosseau
34 Jim Barkman - Mobile Home Licence Fee
35 Repeal of By -law 808 - Wacker Avenue
36. Report from Shop & Foremen Committee Meeting
37 Employee Meeting - March 16th - Should others be invited?
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COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY -28th, -1977
A regular meeting of Council was held in the Municipal Office, Three Hills,
on Monday, February 28th, 1977, commencing at 9.00 A M
Those present for the meeting were,
Gilbert A Berdahl Div 1
Clifford W Poole Div. 2
Ralph W Brown Div 3 (Reeve)
Art W Bauer Div 4
Tom A Ferguson Div 5
Leonard Litz Div 6 (after 9 15 A M )
Reginald Campbell Div 7
Mr G G King, Secretary - Treasurer, and Mr John Jeffery were
present for the meeting
Jean Wilkinson was present and recorded the minutes.
Mr Berdahl moved approval of the minutes of the meeting of
February 14th, 1977 as circulated
Carried
Mr. Poole requested information about the proposed grants for
Seed Cleaning Plants and he was given this information
Mr Litz entered the meeting at this time (Approximately 9.15 A M )
IA letter from Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd , regarding the Village
of Acme sewage lagoon was read to the meeting They do not see
any need for the proposed crossing over the water channel in
the NW of 29- 29 -25 -4
Mr Brown pointed out the reasons for requesting the crossing
Mr Brown moved that the M D request the crossing be installed
as previously outlined, unless the Village of Acme or its
agents obtain the consent of the land owner of the NW of 29
that the crossing is not required Carried
Mrs Betty Dau and Mrs Ada Major from the Three Hills Capital
entered the meeting at this time Mrs Dau .introduced Mrs
Major and outlined their reasons for attendance at the Council
meetings They wish to publish a report on Council busyness
each meeting There was a brief discussion about the publication
of the entire minutes from both Council and A S B meetings
Mr. Brown mentioned that the matter of publication of the minutes
in some form will be discussed at the annual meeting.
Mrs Dau then left the meeting
Mr Norman Soder then entered the meeting (at approximately 9.25 A M )
Mr Brown suggested that perhaps a special Council meeting should
be set up to discuss the actual A S B budget Mr Soder agreed
to this, but requested Council's consideration at this time
of the A S B. grant programs
Mr King reviewed the 1977 -78 A S.B Program expenditures and
grants as tentatively prepared There was brief discussion
regarding the Extension Division Program Planning budget,
which is set at $1000 00 The grant available from the
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government for this program is $600 00, so the M D. pay
of any expenditures made under this program There was also
discussion regarding the continuation of the Canada Thistle Program which
was started last year The government is attempting to do away
with all programs which result in a direct subsidy to individual
farmers, but this does limit the programs available to the A S B
Mr Ferguson. moyPd approval of th � program expenditures and grants
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Mr Jeffery then requested that Council set a date for a meeting
with the A S B to discuss the budget It was agreed that a special
meeting be held
Mr Bauer moved that a special meeting of Council be held with the
A S B on Monday, March 7th, 1977, commencing at 9 00 A M to J1
discuss the A S B budget, and whatever business may come before
the meeting
Carried
Mr Soder requested that Council consider writing a letter to
the Minister of Agriculture either directly or through the
AAMD & C to request some concrete direction for the A S B
program, and some definite ideas for the grant programs He
mentioned that any A S B program is in some manner a direct
subsidy to an individual farmer He further pointed out
that no one person or department in Alberta Agriculture is
totally responsible for the A S B programs J
He further pointed out that a global budget would be more
satisfactory as this would allow transfer of funds from one
grant program to another X
Mr Poole moved that a resolution covering these points
be drafted and submitted to the next meeting of Council
for its consideration
Carried
A letter from Alberta Transportation regarding Imperial Oil
Ltd installation of an anhydrous Ammonia tank at Equity
was read to Council They have granted Imperial Oil
permission for installation of the tank at this location
However to date Imperial Oil has not submitted an application
for development permit to our office, as required under
Development Control They have been a3vised of this requirement
Mr Bauer moved that this report and correspondence be accepted
as information
Carried
A letter from the Rosebud Seed Cleaning Plant Ltd was
read to the meeting They have requested a grant of
$5000 00 from the M D of Kneehill for up grading;
improvements to their seed plant under the provincial
grant program All the renovations will be done in 1977
This is a matching grant with the Provincial Government,
Council of Wheatland and plant shareholders
Mr Poole moved that the M D of Kneehill pay up to
$5000 00 for the renovations as outlined for the Rosebud
Seed Cleaning Plant in the year 1977
Carried
A copy of a letter from Alberta Agriculture addressed to
the Three Hills & District Seed Cleaning Plant was read to
the meeting It was noted that tentative approval has been
given by the Province for the renovations to the plant in 1977
Mr Ferguson moved that a letter be sent to Alberta Agriculture
advising them that the M D. has agreed to pay up to $5500.00
for renovations to the Three Hills Seed Plant, and the letter from Alta
Agriculture be accepted and filed Carried
Mr King advised the meeting that Alberta Environment had
called the office about any possible reclamation projects
in this area As the government requires title to the
project to be trarsferred to the government, the expense involved f
would be too high Mr Litz moved that no action be taken in
this regard.
Carried
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Reports from various recreation boards were then referred
to the meeting, as follows,
Grainger Community Hall, Hesketh Community Hall Association
Cross Roads Community Hall, Sarcee Butte Social Center,
Town of Trochu Recreation., Parks & Cemetery,
' Mr Berdahl moved acceptance of the reports as filed
Carried
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A letter from the Town of Three Hills Recreation and
Parks Advisory Board was read to the meeting
They would like to know if all the recreational areas
within the M D are utilizing their recreational grants
They also wish such areas to be aware that grants can
be transferred to another area
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There was discussion regarding available matching recreation
grants Mr Ferguson moved that the Advisory
Board be advised that recreation grants paid by the M D
to various organizations are being used
Carried
The minutes of Carbon and District Recreation Board
meeting of January 10th were referred to the meeting, and
discussed briefly Mr Campbell moved acceptance of the
minutes of this meeting as presented
Carried
It was agreed that the agreements with the various
Recreation Boards and the M D of Kneehill entered into
in 1968 should be reviewed, in particular with regard to
the term of office of directors
The minutes of the Torrington & District Recreation
Board held December 23rd, 1976 were referred to the meeting
Mr Litz moved acceptance of the minutes as presented
Carried
The Minutes of the Three Hills Recreation & Parks Adv4sdry Board
meeting of January 18th were referred to briefly and
Mr Bauer moved approval of the minutes as presented
Carried
A letter from the Wimborne Arts and Crafts Guild was
read to the meeting Mr King advised that he had discussed
this matter with Mrs Margaret Smith President by telephone
and clarified the questions which were raised
Mr Ferguson moved that a letter of explanation be sent
to the Wimborne Arts and Crafts Guild with regard to grant
structures
Carried
Mr Robert Hall from Calgary Regional Planning Commission
entered the meeting at this time -- approximated 10 55 A M
The date and time for an appeal hearing by the Development
Appeal Board was discussed
Mr Dale Glenn Tetz of R R #2, Trochu has filed an appeal
against the decision of the Development Officer in connection
with Development Application 31 -77
There is also a possible appeal pending on Development Application
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Mr Poole moved that the Development Appeal Board hold
a hearing on Monday, March 21st, 1977, commencing at 9 00 A M
in connection with the appeal filed by Mr Dale Glenn ✓�
Tetz,and notice of the date time and place for the hearing
be circulated to those within a half mile radius of the
proposed development
He further moved that if other appeals are received
and proper notice of the date, time and place can be given
to the appellant and those within a half mile radius of the
development, these appeals may be heard on Monday, March
21st, 1977, commencing., at 9 30 A M allowing a
time of 30 minutes for each such appeal
Carried
Mr Mac Hutton, Mayor of the Village of Torrington,
and Mrs Nina Fobes, Secretary- Treasurer of the Village
entered the meeting at this time - Approximately 11 00 A M
Mr Hutton advised the meeting that the Village of
Torrington wish to purchase approximately 3 5 acres of land
from Mr Norman Schimke and annex the same to the village
This would provide an additional 15 building bts
The land is adjacent to the east boundary of the village
and lies to the south of the school There was discussion
about the possible annexation of additional land to the village
at the same time
Mr Campbell moved that Council does not have any objection to
the proposed annexation of the land described as follows,
140 feet south of Second street South and 140 feet east of
3rd Avenue -
to the Village of Torrington
Carried
There was a brief discussion with Mr Hutton regardng
the proposed Regional Sanitary Land Fill Site and the
need for a local meeting to appoint a representative
from this area to sit on such a committee This meeting
would involve the M D and all the towns and villages in the
M D area It was suggested that the M D host such a
meeting with the towns and villages and a representative
be appointed at that meeting to represent the M D and the towns
and villages on a Regional Land Fill Committee
The Regional Land Fill committee would then hold a meeting;
later in April
Mr Brown also suggested that following such a meeting
the representatives on the Local Sanitary Land Fill Committee
might hold a brief meeting to discuss certain items of business
Mr Ferguson moved that a tentative date for such a meeting
be set for 7 30 P M , Wednesday, March 9th 1977.
Carried
IiIt was noted that as many as possible of the Councillors
attend this meeting
Mr Hutton and Mrs Fobes then left the meeting
Mr King read a letter from Acme Motors (1976) Ltd ,
regarding Appeal Hearing No 2 -77 - Tony Seiler
Garage Business on farm land
Following discussion of the matter it was notk.d
that the building will be assessed and he will also pay
business tax
Mr Ferguson moved that letter be sent to Acme Motors Ltd
explaining the situation and outlining the restrictions
imposed on the business
Carried
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A proposed amendment to the Preliminary Regional Plan
by the Town of High River was referred to the meeting
Mr Campbellmoved that Council does not have any objections
to this proposed amendment
Carried
A proposed amendment to the Preliminary Regional Plan
by the Town of Turner Valley was referred to the meeting
Mr Berdahl moved that Council does not have any objections
to this proposed amendment
Carried
A proposed subdivision application for SE 4- 31- 26 -4 -by
C Godlonton was referred to the meeting He wishes to
separate his existing homestead from the quarter section
as he is semi - retired and will be selling the balance
of the land to his daughter The daughter and son -in -law
will be moving a mobile home on to the balance of the quarter
section
Mr Bauer moved that Council recommend approval of the
subdivision subject to the following conditions
1 The sum of $500 00 an acre be used as a figure to
calculate cash in lieu of reserve
2 Taxes are to be paid in full
Culverts and approaches to be installed at the developer's
expense
Carried
A proposed subdivision application for NW 26- 35 -25 -4
was then referred to the meeting Mr M V Moran
wishes to take a 27 acre parcel out of the NW 26 35 -25 -4
The land use would not change
Mr Litz moved that the subdivision be recommended subject
to the following conditions
1 Deferral of public reserve
2 Consolidation of the 27 acre parcel with Mr Moran's
quarter section to the south west .- namely the SE 27- 34 -25 -4
3 Installation of all culverts and approaches at the
owners expense
4 Taxes to be paid in full
Carried
A proposed subdivision for SW 1- 32 -24 -4 was referred
to the meeting Mr Don Pryor wishes to subdivide a 20
acre parcel from this quarter section and
possibly create 4 parcels of varying size in this 20 acre
site
Mr Hall from C R P C , spoke on the application and
stated there are many problems involved in this application
such as service roads design problems., rezoning of the
land to highway commensal, possible annexation to the Town
of Three Hills etc Mr Brown moved that Council
recommend the 20 acre parcel subdivision subject to relaxation
of the minimum parcel size continuation of the existing service
road along the south boundary of the parcel and cash in lieu of
reserve to be calculated on the basis of the selling price of the
land
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It was noted that Council would consider the reclassifcation bi
of the land to a high den 42rty highway commercial zone if
the subdivision is approved
The meeting then ad3ourned for dinner from 12.00 Noon to 1.00 /P PM 6
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A letter from Alberta Fnergy & Natural Resources regarding
land in lakes and creeks was read to the meeting
Mr Bauer moved to accept and file this letter as information
Carried
A letter from Schumacher, Madden& Company regarding the
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Clearvalley Farm subdivision in NW 9-32.24 -4 was read to the
meet in F.
A letter from W D Isbister Deputy Minister of Municipal
Affairs regarding this subdivision and possible appeal to the
JProvi.nclal Appeal Board, was also read to the meeting
It was noted that there is no appeal from the decision of
C R P C , and in order to complete this subdivision the M D
must take title to the 10 foot strip of land
Mr Berdahl moved that the Municipal District will accept
under protest the 10 foot strip of land along the Three Hills
Creek in the NW 9- 32 -24 -4, in order to allow the applicants,
Mr and Mrs Karl Beagrie to complete their subdivision
Carried
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Mr Brown moved that the M D look into the matter of obtaining
permission to sell the 10 foot strip of land back to the
original owner, Clearvalley Farms, at such time as title to the
land is received
Carried
It was also agreed that Council should consider a resolution
for presentation through the Association to the government
in regard to this problem and others that may arise when the
new Planning Act comes into force
A letter fromC R P C advised that the annual road study
committee meeting will be held in mid March The likely date
will be March 16th or March 23rd. They requested that our
representative be advised of these tentative dates
There was a brief discussion regarding roads which might be
designated as secondary roads It was agreed that perhaps
the road from Nacmine to #9 which is approximately 5 miles
should be classified as an approach road, but not necessarily
as a secondary road Mr Berdahl moved that a letter be
written to Alberta Transportation to see if this stretch of
road into Nacmine from #9 Highway could be classified as a
direct access road
Carried
Mr Pnole moved that rilberta Transportation be requested to
let us have a copy of their 1977 road program as this will
�I have a bearing on planning our 1977 road program
Carried
Mr Campbell asked about the possibility of having Secondary
Road 836 extended from SW 17- 33 -22 -4 north about 4 miles
After brief discussion, it was agreed to leave this matter
in abeyance for the time being There was also discussion bout
the road running north from Secondary Road 587 at SW 14-34 -25 --4
Mr Litz moved that a letter be sent to the County of Red Deer
for comments about this road and their plans for the road
commonly known as the Pine Lake Road
Carried
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Mr Brown discussed the matter of a possible subdivision of
land being about 11-2 acres of land adjacent to the hamlet of
Bircham The Title to the land is presently dedicated as
road There would be about 1 6 acres not required for the
actual road and if this area could be taken off the road
it possibly could be used as a residential site It would
require approval from Alberta Transportation for closure of that
portion of the road and possibly survey and subdivision application
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After discussion, Mr Bauer moved the matter be tabled until
the next road tour so that the site could be looked at
Carried
The decision of C R.P C regarding the Huxley sewage
lagoon site subdivision was discussed and it was noted that
conditions of approval forthe Gubdivision included
the dedica *'on of a 33 foot right of way running north and
south, but makes no mention of the dedication of the access
being by way of easement rather than actual survey and
dedication of the road
It was noted that the C N.R will not lease the access
road to the M D past the elevators, but have agreed to
allow the use of their road for access to the lagoon site,
Therefore the 33 foot easement from the elevator road running
west into the lagoon site would be aceeptable
However C R P C feel that the access should be provided
north and south as well in the event the C N R should at
any time in the future shut off access on their elevator road
Mr Poole moved that Council appeal the decision of the
Planning Commi.ssi.nn to the Provincial Planning Board
and request deletion of the requirement for dedication
of the 33 foot right of way and that such access being
obtained by means of an easement running west from the V
existing elevator road into the lagoon site and if necessary
by means of an easement running north along the side of the
elevator road
Carried
It was noted that the annual meeting of the Commission
was held in Calgary on Friday February 25th, 1977
A report on building permits issued was given to the meeting,
as follows
Pt SW 27- 29 -21 -4 - P Borsheim Drumheller - Single Family Residence
Pt. NE 22 -29 26-4 - Tony Seiler - Acme, Repair Work and Storage Building
Mr Berdahl moved to accept the permits as issued
Carried
The matter of a proposed amendment to Development Control
By --law 789 was briefly discussed This amendment would
change the by -law so that a single family dwelling unit
would not require a development permit excepting under
certain circumstances and locations
Mr Ferguson moved that this matter be tabled until
such time as comments can be obtained from C R P C
this amendment
Carried
Mr Hall agreed to look into this matter
Mr Hall asked if Council's general policy regarding
reserve strips along creeks, etc ; will be censi.stant,
that being that the reserve strip be left in the balance of
the quarter section and separate title not to be issued in the
name of the M D
It was generally agreed that this was Council's feelings
Mr Hall left the meeting at approximately 2 °00 P M
Mr Paquette, Mr Dobler and Mr Jack Quinton from United
Stablization Chemicals Ltd , entered the meeting at this time
O Mr Quinton then gave a talk to Council on the merits of
his company's products - Terrazyme and Aquatain
The use of terrazyme in road building flattens the surface
tension of the water and allows for better penetration and
better compaction The County of Mountain View has used
this product on various roads in their area and to date the
roads appear to be standing; up very well
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It is of benefit in dust control as well Mr Quinton
gave the Councillors a brochure about the products
He offered a price of $6 50 a gallon for a mi.nimun
order of 1000 gallons, which would do about 10 miles
of road
Mr Poole moved that we place an order for 1000 gallons
of Terrazyme at a price of $6 50 an gallon, and the
product be used on various roads throughout the M D
this year
Mr Quinton thanked Council for their time and the order
and then left the meeting
The matter of road ban and load limit was then discussed
The County of Mu.;4 -,uin View has put on a 20,000 pound limit
on their light coat surfaced roads
Mr King advised the meeting that the Motor Vehicles
Branch at Drumheller will check any possible infactions
of the ban upon being, advised by the M D
Mr Jeffery reported that Mr Fred Penner who is located
just 100 yards past the start of the light coat surfacing
north of the P B I ' has requested permission for feed
trucks, etc , to come into his farm over t'ie 100 yards
of light coat surface at a weight of 59,000 pounds
Mr Bauer moved that Council allow the requested overload
permits for Mr Penner
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Following further discussion of the load limit, no
change was made in the maximum load limit allowable during the ban,
namely 45 000 pounds
A memo was received from Mr Hempsey of Alberta Transportation
in Red Deer regarding the reorganization of Alberta
Transportation, and its various departments
Mr Campbell moved to accept and file as information
Carried
Mr King advised the meeting that he had authorized Mr
Oris Rodgers to do some work for Alberta Bridge Branch
with the traxcavator on the Ghost Pine Creek bridge south
of Huxley He had also authorized Alberta Bridge Branch
to obtain some pit run gravel from the Torrington Pit
Tor Ferguson moved to accept and file this report as
information
Carried
A letter from Union Tractor Ltd regarding a technical
seminar for Municipal shop foremen to be held March 17th
and 18th in Edmonton was referred to the meeting It was
noted that two men attended the school last year Mr Campbell
moved that Keith Smith, Robert Cranston and Ted Paquette be
authorized to attend the seminar as noted above
Carried
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Mr King advised the meeting that he and Mr Paquette had
had another look at the drainage ditch at the top of the hill
going into Carbon, and the ditch is in fact within the M D
The ditch is now open and draining However the culverts are full
of silt It appears that probably a 48 inch culvert should
be installed to allow for proper drainage of the area
Mr Berdahl moved that a letter be written to Alberta Transportation
requesting their assistance in correction of this problem as
construction of their road in this area has caused some of the
problems
Carried
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Alberta Advanced Education and Manpower has notified
the office that Mr Earl T McRae is to attend his
second year welder's school commencing April 18th; 1977 V1
Mr Litz moved to accept and file this as information
Carried
A letter of thanks from Ferguson Supply Ltd , for the
order of the Champion motor �-rader was read to the meeting
Mr Poole asked for clarification of the prices of the V1
graders recently puncc?sed, and he was given this
information
A letter from McLean Construction Ltd , of Drumheller
was read to the meeting They have road building
equipment available for hire ."
This information is to be kept on file
A quote received from Overhead Door Sales of Calgary
for new doors for the Carbon shop was read to the meeting;
The price is $2370 00 The doors have been ordered ,,
Mr Campbell moved to accept this as information and
to authorize the order for the doors
Carried
A letter from the Town of Three Hills regarding their 1977
paving program was read to the meeting
The Town of Three Hills have requested the assistance of
the M D in oiling two roads -- one being west of the railway vA
tracks and in front of the M D Shop and the other from the
Three HIlls School to the end of the town limits
Tnere was brief discussion about the approach into the
A S B shop
Mr Ferguson moved that the M D do this work for the
Town of Three Hills, subject to price negotations
Carried
Various work applications were referred to the meeting
Mr Bauer moved that the applications for work on the public
works crew be referred to Mr Paquette and the applications
for office work be retained on file
Carried
The minutes from the Shop and Foremen Committee meeting
,mfr, have not been typed as yet Mr Poole moved that the report
be tabled until the next meeting of Council
Mr. jeffery asked Council to consider two items from the
report, both of which involved wage increases
The committee recommended that Arx, Ken Quinlan be paid
as a senior operator for thew} which would make his rate $6 95
an hour He is presently earning $6 43 an hour plus seniority
pay The committee also recommended that Mr Oris Rodgers
be increased 10� an hour, which would give him $7 10 an hour
while operating and $6 83 during non - operating; hours
This would put him in a special category, as he works by himself
all the time, and also does mechanic work
Mr Brown moved that Oris Rodgers rate of pay be increased 10� per
hour
Carried
Mr Litz moved that Ken Quinlan be increased to a senior
operator's rate of $6 95
Carried
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There was discussion regarding calling for fuel tenders
and Mr Litz moved that tenders be called for supply of
diesel fuel delivered F 0 B to our work sites anywhere
in the M D , with tenders to close at 12 00 N000n
Mar,- 28th 1977
Carried
Mr Ferguson moved that tenders be called for supply
of gas for our motor vehicles with tenders to close at
12.00 Noon, March 28th., 1977
Carried
The meeting to be held on March 16th at the
Three Hills Community Center was then discussed
This is a labour relations seminar and the morning
portion of the meeting will be of benefit to foremen
and councillors and the afternoon portion will be
directed more towards the employees The M D
is allowing the employees the afternoon off work to
come to the meeting and the M D is supplying dinner
for the employees Discussion was held as to whether
- ^7r.ces or councillors from the towns and villages
or employees from the School Division would be interested
in atterding
Mr Campbell moved that an invitation be extended to the
towns and villages in the area and the school division and
dinner be supplied for those who come
Carried
isr Paquette suggested that road work could start somewhat
earlier this year as there is not much frost in the ground
now Work could be started on acquiring the road right of
way required for the M Anderson Bridge if Alberta Bridge
Branch has the survey under way Mr Berdahl moved that the office
contact Alberta Transportation for information about the
survey for this bridge installation, and if possible proceed
with negotiations for the right of way required
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P;r Dobler mentioned a warning ticket received by one of the
gravel trucks for spilling gravel on the highway as the load VI\
was too high The loads have been reduced He estimated
they have stock piled approximately 32 000 yards durin(T
January and February and will require an additional 15 000
yards which will be done during the month of March
Mr Paquette mentioned that the two miles of road built
Last fall at West of 28 and 33 in 31 -24 4 could now be gravelled
Mr Berdahl mentioned that there is a defensive driving course
being offered at Hesketh on March 15th, 17th 22nd and 24th
in the evenings commencing at 7 30 P M , and there is room for IA
more participants It was noted that Mr Gundlach and Mr Sowerby
n L.;h � e interested
Pr King advised the meeting that the Village of Acme have
signed the hold harmless agreement and returned same for
signature by the M D The Town of Trochu have not yet returned
their agreement, nor has the Village of Carbon
Following discussion of this matter, Mr Ferguson moved that
a letter be sent to the Village of Carbon requesting immediate
action in connection with the hold harmless agreement, and
also a request for the Village to pay for gravel supplied to
their contractor for the sewer line work in the sum of ;$451 00
and blade work of 15 hours for a total cost of $420 00
The minutes of the Three Hills School
February 7th were referred to briefly
these be filed as information
Carried
Division meeting of
and Mr Campbell moved
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A report of the fire committee meeting was referred
to the meeting There was discussion regarding compensation
paid to persons attending the fire school at Vermilion
in lieu of lost wages, etc Mr Campbell mentioned that
this matter could be discussed at a meeting being held
Wednesday evening March 2nd, at Trochu between the
various fire departments and he will bring comments
on this matter back to the next meeting
Mr Bauer moved to accept and file this report as information
Carried
Mr Campbell mentioned the matter of the Town of Three Hills
purchasing a new fire truck If the town goes ahead with
the purchase of a new truck it will be strictly used as a
town truck and would not be suitable for a rural fire truck
If the M D is interested in going together with the Town
of Three Hills to purchase a truck jointly for use in both
town and rural areas, this should be discussed with the
town at this time
Jean Wilkinson left the meeting at this time, and Mr J
Jeffery, Assistant Secretary- Treasurer recorded the balance
of the minutes
Mr Campbell moved that we contact the Town of Three Hills
and discuss with them the possible joint purchase of a fire
truck for use in both the town and rural areas and the sale
to the Town of a half interest in our existiAg rural fire truck
Carried
Mr Campbell then gave a brief report from the Directors
meeting of the Provincial Fire Chiefs Association and he noted
there was some concern regarding Bill 220
Mr Poole moved to accept and file the report
Carried
Mr King gave a report regarding the Provincial
Fire Chiefs Convention being held in Medicine Hat* June 12,
13th and 14th and he noted that our membership fee of $20 00
is now due Mr Poole moved that the membership fee be
paid and also that we send two delegates to the convention,
one to be Mr Reginald Campbell and the other to be named
at a later date
Carried
Mr Paquette re- entered the meeting and reported that he had
purchased one fan with a filter for $160 00 from Wheat Belt
Industries and had it installed in Division 5 motor grader
After discussion of this matter Mr Berdahl moved that we
purchase 9 more fans for the other motor graders
Carried
Mr Paquette then left the meeting
Mr Kind; reviewed by -law 787 which is a by -law respecting
penalty on taxes This by -law is only valid for the years
1976 and 1977 After discusson of the matter, Mr Poole moved
first reading to by -law number 823 this being a by -law which is
to remain in effect until repealed by Council, to levy tax penalties
as follows -
10% to be added as a penalty to all taxes owing as of February 1st
each year
and a 2% penalty to all taxes owing as of December 1st in each year
Carried Unanimously
Mr Bauer moved second reading to this by -law
Carried Unanimously
Mr Litz moved third reading to this by -law
Carried Unanimously
Mr King gave a brief report regarding the subjects on the
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Discussion followed Mr. Ferguson moved to accept and file
this as information
Carried
Mr King gave a report regarding a drainage ditch in
SE 13 33 25 -4 He stated that there had been correspondence
`front iilberta Water Resources and this office, but no signed
agreements can be located It was agreed that Mr Litz
contact Mr Stan Schrnelke and Mr Siltala the owner of the
.quarter involved, and bring a report back to the next meeting
of Council
Mr Bauer moved to accept and file the as informatinn
Carried
Mr King gave a brief report regarding the water and sewer system
in Ruarkvi.11e He stated that he believed P B I would co- operate
in the project and that the Town would sell us water and sewer
service along the same lines as Grantville Estimated total costs
for the project is $175,000 00 to $200,000 00 Mr Poole moved
to accept the report and to continue with the negotiations
Carried
Mr King read a letter from A G T regarding buried cable
to be installed in the Linden area - Section 29- 30 -25 -4
. -,,ved that we approve of the installation as per plans
submitted Carried
Mr King read a letter from Simons McBean Ltd , regarding
Andex Oil Co Ltd , and various road crossings in the M D ,
and also a letter from Mobil Oil regarding a road crossing
between NE of 2- 34 -26 -4 and NW 1- 34 -26 --4 Mr Poole
moved that the crossings be approved as per plans submitted,
sub-;e -t to compliance with our regulations
Carried
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Mr King referred a mobile home licence fee owing by Mr
Jim Barkman of Linden in the sum of $375 16 for the years
1975 and 1976 to the meeting Mr Barkman has requested that
this licence fee be cancelled on the basis that he is a farmer
Discussion followed Mr Poole moved that Mr King
check into this matter and ascertain what Mr Barkman's main source
of income is from Carried
It was also agreed that Mr Spilchen check regarding a mobile
home located on SW 30- 31 -23 -4
Discussion was held concerning by- -law 808 regarding the proposed
closure of Wacker Avenue to the hamlet of SwIellAs it was
agreed not to proceed any further with this proposed
at this time - Mr Berdahl moved first reading to by -law 824
this being a by -law to repeal by -law 80Carrieds entirety
Unanimously
Mr Poole moved second reading to this Carried unanimously
Mr Ferguson moved third reading to this by-law
Carried Unanimously
Mr Pocle asked about the sale of reclaimed nuisance grounds
at Swalwell and other areas It was agreed that Mr
Jeffery obtain information frcm the Provincial Government
reg —ding this matter and report back to the next meeting
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Discussion was held on miscellaneous accounts and it was decided
that Mr King should go and see Mr Levi Boese regarding
�-* his outstanding account
Discussion was also held concerning the dugout on the farm
of Mr Ron Toews Mr Bauer reported the edge of the dug
out is 110 feet from the middle of the road and he had
advised Mr Toews that he may be responsible for the
erection of a barricade of some nature around the dugout
Mr Litz moved that the matter be tabled until the next
road tour
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Carried
Mr Brown gave a brief report from the Further Education
Council and he mentioned that there are 61 classes
now being held in the area He has offered one
of our offices to the Further Education Co- Ordinator
for approximately two days a week The Further Education
Council would like Mr King to act as a member of this
committee Mr Campbell moved that we provide office
space for the co-ordinator free of charge for two days
a week
Carried
Mr Poole moved that permission be granted for Mr King
to join the Council
Carried
Mr Litz asked about Block R in Wimborne The Wimborne
United Church owns the land now, and pressure is being
put on Mr Litz to provide lots in Wimborne for development
Mr Litz wondered if the M D could purchase the land
from the Church and subdivide the land into two or three
building sites It was agreed that Mr. Litz obtain
a price and particulars on the land and report back to
Council at the next meeting
Mr Litz moved that the meeting-,
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Reeve
Time of Adjournment - 6 00 P M
do now adjourn, until 9.00
Secretary -Tr asur r