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JANUARY 18th, 1980
MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED SPLIT BETWEEN I
THE MOUNTAIN VIEW KNEEHILL AUXILIARY AND NURSING HOME AREA
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Mr A W Bauer Deputy Reeve of the M D of Kneehill #48 opened the meeting
at 11 00 A M
The following persons were present
Mrs Connie Osterman M ®L A Three Hills Constituency
Mr Mickey Clark M L A Drumheller Constituency
A W Bauer, G A Berdahl R G Cambell, T A Ferguson L G Litz, C W
Poole , Councillors M D of Kneehill #48
K Wright Chet Davidson, T Weir R Robertson , Councillors Town of
Three Hills
R C Thomson, Administrator, Town of Three Hills
Raymond Frere, Councillor, Town. of Trochu, and W T Peterson Administrator
Town of Troch u
Mrs Irene Wilson, Secretary- Treasurer Village of Tor_ington
Mrs Pearl Penner, Mayor, Village of Linden
Floyd Sillito, Secretary- Treasurer, Village of Linden
Harvey Jackson, Village of Acme (Mayor)
Jill Hannah, Village of Acme Municipal Administrator
Mrs Caroline Bodmer and Mrs Wendy Sowerby Municipal Administrator
and Ass.istment Administrator - Village of Carbon
Art Taylor Trustee, Three Hills Municipal Hospital, Hugh Sommerville,
Administrator
Sister Dolores Beaudoin, and Sister H Levasseur, St Mary's Hospital
Frank Hopp.ins Trustee, St Mary s Hospital
Ron Hepburn, LeRoy Roach, Trustees, St Mary's Hospital
Peter Verhesen, Administrator, St Mary's Hospital
Garth Upton, Trustee Olds Hospital
Norah Wilton, Trustee Olds Hospital
N K Leatherdale Olds Hospital
Walter E Scheidt Didsbury General Hospital
Mac Cartwright, Didsbury Hospital
Clifford H Scott Mt View Kneehill Auxiliary Hospital Board
"Rod Sharpe, D G Hampton Kelly Enner, Pastor Wahl Drumheller Hospital
Board
Walt Regehr, Administrator, Linden Nursing Home, Linden
Dave Wagstaff Elnora Hospital Board
Pat Wagstaff, Elnora Hospital Board
The above list of names may not be complete
Mike Ploner, representative from The Three Hills Capital
Mr Bauer called for nominations for a chairman for the meeting
Mrs Osterman nominated Ken Wright as Chairman
Nominations for chairman were called a 2nd and 3rd time
Mr Ferguson moved nominations cease
Carried
Mr Wright took charge of the meeting
Mr Wright indicated that the purpose of the meeting is to clear the
air regarding the proposed split of the Mountain View Kneehill Auxiliary
and Nursing Home Area, and he reviewed the background information
The proposal for the split started several years ago because the
Three Hills Hospital had been trying to persuade the government that the
Kneehill area required more nursinghome and auxiliary beds The government
.indicated the area should be split before any more beds would be considered
for the Kneehill area
There are 40 beds in Didsbury and no more have been made available since
the formation of the Mt View Kneehill area
Nursing homes are not now being built separately and general hospitals
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are allotting beds towards this type of care
The Government is now willing to set up and sign the necessary order
to establish the Mountain View Nursing Home and Auxiliary Hospital
area separate from the Kneehill Nursing Home and Auxiliary Hospital
area
Mr Wright read a letter dated December 21st 1977 from the Hospital
Services Cbmmission regarding the proposed split and the area to be
covered by the new board COPY OF THIS LETTER IS ATTACHED
The new Area Board would have no 3urisdication over general hospital
board areas except for the Three Hills Municipal Hospital District
Mr Wright indicated that to date there has been no change in this line
of thinking and the new area would probably be called the General,
Auxi7iary Hospital and Nursing Home District and would have 3urisdiction
over the Three Hills General Hospital for general hospital purposes, and
would have some authority over any additional auxiliary and nursing home
beds which might be set up in this area
The Board would have no jurisdiction over existing general hospitals
boards, other than Three Hills
Mr Wright indicated that the M D had been requested to co- ordinate the
planning for the split in the areas and he read the letter which the
Three Hills Municipal Hospital Advisory Planning Committee had sent
to the M D Council and a copy of the letter sent by the Advisory Planning
Committee to various boards and councils for their comments
Mr Jeffery then read letters received from the various boards
Town of Olds - opposed
Olds Municipal Hospital - Opposed
Drumheller General Hospotal - Opposed
Village of Linden - agreed Favour 6 wards 9 member board
Drumheller Auxiliary Hospital and Nursing Home District #3 - no comment yet
Town of Three Hills - Agreed - favour 3 ward system 7 member board
St Mary's Hospital - Agreed - favour 3 wards 9 member board
Town of Trochu - agreed - favour 3 wards - 9 member board
Village of Acme - agreed - favour 3 wards - 7 member board
A representative from the Drumheller Auxiliary and Nursing Home Board
spoke and noted they objected to the use of the name "Drumheller"
on the proposed map sent out to the various boards as being misleading
No population from the Drumheller City is included in the count as
the City of Drumheller is entirely separate from the M D of Kneehill
He also noted that there was some opposition from people in the Carbon
area to the proposed split
Mr Wright noted that at the present time the entire M D of Kneehill #42
is included in the Mt View Kneehill Auxiliary and Nursing Home Area
and all that is being asked is to separate the Kneehill Area from the
Mountain View Area and establish two separate areas and two separate boards
There will be no change made to the General Hospital Board Districts
as they presently exist
The use of the name - Carbon - Drumheller - was merely to indicate the
area within the M D of Kneehill and was not intended to indicate
inclusion of any portion of the City of Drumheller
Mr Wright also indicated that the general feeling is for a 7 member board
representing six wards The one large ward - Three Hills West would have
2 members
Mr LeathOrdale from the Olds Hospital Board then spoke He indicated
their board had been given the impressior from government officials
that the boundaries of general hospital board districts might be changed
He outlined the. previous Olds Hospital area and noted that its boundaries
had been changed when the Sundre West area was taken away to establish
a separate area At that time they were given a small area in the M D
of Kneehill to compensate for the loss of the Sundre West area and were
given to understand that the area in the M D included the Mobil Oil
Gas Plant at Wimborne to make up for the loss of the Harmatten gas plant
However from information the M D of Kneehill has it appears that the
Mobil Plant is included in the Innisfail General Hospital Area
The Olds area need a new hospital very badly and feel that any change
in boundaries will hinder their chances of obtaining a new hospital and
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fur -then they must retain a seasonable size area for tax base purposes
should the need for requsitions against local municipalities ever
come back At the present time hospital boards are funded almost
entirely by the Provincial Government anc can only requisition local
governments for certain capital costs - such as land and landscaping
costs
Mr Hoppins, Chairman of the St Mary's Hospital Board then spoke
He noted all boor s in mountain view should have been consulted about
the split, & /boun aries to date have been largely meaningless
He indicated that the Trochu Hospital area is a very small area and is
serving a larger district that their boundaries would .indicate
if requisitions did come back, the government would have to take
a pretty good look at the tax base of the hospital board areas
Mr Wright noted that the concern of the meeting as the auxiliary
hospital and nursing home area boundaries so the remarks should be
confired to that topic
Mr Clark noted that he understood the board would be running an area
with boundaries co- terminous with the M D of Kneehill and the members
of that board would be sitting on the Three Hills General Hospital
Board as well
It was clarified that if the new board did not operate the. Three
Hills General Hospital it would not have much else to do until
some time in the future when more nursing home beds were made available
in the Kneehill area
Mr Clark noted that 15% of the people in the Drumheller Auxiliary
come from the Kneehill area and there is a waiting list
Perhaps boundaries should be set where people normally go
Perhaps the boundaries should be set up the same way as the general
hospital board areas
Mr Taylor of the Three Hills Hospital Board noted that people in this
area normally travel north, south or east (into Drumheller) but not
to the west, towards Didsbury, and people who require nursing home
or auxiliary hospital care should not have to go to an area where
they have no ties, or where they will not receive visitors
Mrs C Osterman spoke.
She indicated she was concerned about the discussion of boundaries and
what might happen in future
Her main concern was that people who need nursing home care must have it
She stated "I can promise you there are going to be facilities in the
Olds area and the Kneehill Area Therefore I hope that you can sit down
and figure out the boundaries based on the normal traffic flow Where
you decide to draw the boundaries is going to be up to you aid I hope you
can do this "
Mr Wright asked all those who are opposed to the split in the two areas
to raise their hands
Mr Leatherdale stated they would not like to do this Their board
would be willing to withdraw their objections if they received a letter
from the M D and the Province guaranteeing that there would be no change
in the Olds Municipal Hospital Board area
Mr Berdahl indicated that probably people in his area (Division I) would
not ob3ect to the split as long as this guarantee would be applicable
to the Drumheller General Hospital Area
Mrs Osterman stated she would give this guarantee
Mr Wright noted that board members and number of wards would have to
be determined but this could probably be done at a later meeting
There was further general discussion
Mr Hoppins from St Mary's Hospital noted that the new board should perhaps
only look after auxiliary hospital and nursing home beds at this time
and not take part in the management of the Three Hills General Hospital
This type of a change could be looked at some time in the future if it
appears necessary
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it was noted that if it is necessary the M D Council will call a meeting
of the concerned boards and people in the KNeehill area to make further
decisions about the duties and set up of the new Board
Mr Ferguson noted that perhaps two boards should be considered at this
time and if in future one board can handle operation of the general
hospital in Three Hills and the nursing home and auxiliary beds
this could be decided then
Mrs Bodmer Administrator for the Village of Carbon noted the council
of the village was under some misunderstanding about the general hospital
board areas, and noted that perhaps the board of the new area should
consist of one member from each urban center and one from the M D of
Kneehill at large
Mrs Osterman again asked for confirmation that if the Drumheller
General Hospital Area and the Olds Hospital Area is left as it presently
is, would these two areas be in favour of the split in the Mt View
Kneehill Auxiliary and Nursing Home area and she was given this
confirmation
Mr Clark mentioned again that perhaps co- terminous boundaries
might put pressure on for changes in the general hospital board areas
and asked that this guarantee be given to the two 0eneral hospital
boards in writing
He also noted that cost of land is very high in some areas and local
governments can be requisitioned for acquisition of land so it is
necessary to retain as large a tax base as possible for general hospital
board areas
Mr Sommerville of the Three Hills Hospital indicated that the Three
Hills Hospital has sufficient land for expansion of its general hospital
and also land for establishment of a nursing home facility
Mr Clark noted that requisitions can be levied and would be charged
to the landowners in the hospital board area and therefore the board
and the area should be representative of the people who use the facility
Mr Wright noted that no one can give any guarantee that areas will
not be requisitioned for hospital purposes in future
Mr Art Chamberlain - Three Hills Hospital Trustee - indicated that
if two boards are established at this time it is not likely this
will ever be cut back to one board
Mr Cartwright from the County of Mountain View noted he had been sent
to the meeting to determine what the situation was and his council will
be sending a letter to the M D in due course
Pastor Wall moved that this meeting do now adjourn
Carried
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Administrator M D of Kneehill #48
HOSPITAL SERVICES COMMISSION
Office of
The Chairman
December 21, 1977
Mr K A Wright,
Chairman,
Joint Planning Committee,
Three Hills Municipal Hospital,
P 0 Box 340,
Three Hills Alberta
Dear Mr Wright,
403/427 -6093
P O Box 2222
10035 108 Street
Edmonton Alberta Canada
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Thank you for your letter of December 5, 1977, in which you asked
a number of questions dealing with the removal of the M D of Kneehill from
the Mountain View Kneehill Auxiliary Hospital and Nursing Home District No
13 for the purpose of including it in a separate auxiliary hospital and
Snursing home district
In reply to your questions I wish to advise that in order to
obviate the problem of having to deal with several boards during the planning
process, it would be to the advantage of the Three Hills Municipal Hospital
Board to apply for and finalize the amalgamation process before proceeding
further in their planning The amalgamated board would be granted the
authority to plan not only for general hospital but also for auxiliary
hospital and nursing home purposes
Once amalgamated, the new board would not have to obt•iin agreement
from the Mountain View Kneehill Auxiliary Hospital and Nursing dome District
Board but would plan independently and directly with the Department
I should also point out that for general hospital purposes, the
boundaries of the new district would be restricted to the present boundaries
of the Three Hills Municipal Hospital District No 45 but for auxiliary
hospital and nursing home purposes the new district would- encompass the whole
of M D of Kneehill No 48 This means that for general hospital purposes
specifically, the new district would have no jurisdiction over the portions
of the M D of Kneehill, (other than the existing territory of the
Three Hills M H D ) which form part of any other municipal or general
hospital district
Mr K A Wright - 2 - December 21 1977
\ J It is my understanding that our Mr Popp has already been
in touch with Mr H W Sommerville, Hospital Administrator, regarding the
resolution to be submitted by his Board in respect of amalgamation
I must also refer you at this time to a circular letter of
November 29, 1977, which advised all hospitals that departmental staff
would not be available for planning meetings with hospital officials
until early in the new year
In this respect, I wish to advise that future planning will
come under the direction of Mr Myroslaw Kohut, newly appointed Acting
Director of the Division of Policy Development and Planning I would
suggest that you contact him regarding any further questions you may have
in respect to planning
Yours sincerely,
awrence Nilson, M A, M H A
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
HELD AT THE M D OFFICE IN THREE HILLS ALBERTA ON JANUARY 18th 1980
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The meeting was called to order at 1:30 P M , on Friday, January 18th, 1980
The following persons were present:
Gordon Towers M P
Mickey Clark, M L A Drumheller Constituency
Mrs Connie Osterman Three Hills Constituency
G A
Berdahl, C W Poole, A
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Bauer, T A Fergusor, L G Litz and
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Campbell , Councillors -
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Reeve
R W Browr of the M D was
present for the latter portion of the
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Chet Davison, Ken Wright, Trev
Wier,
Councillors, Town of Three Hills
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C Thompson, Administrator
Eugene
Tepper, Councillor, and
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T Peterson Administrator - Tow-r, of
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Mrs Pearl Penner Mayor and Floyd Silliot, Administrator - Village of Linden
Walter Permann, Councillor,Caroline Bodmer and Wendy Sowerby Administrator
and Assistant Administrator - Village-of-Carbon
Harvey Jackson Mayor and Jill Hannah, Administrator - Village of Acme
John Smyth, and Daun Buyer, Trustees - Three Hills School Divisior
Hugh Sommerville - Administrator - Three Hills Hospital and Art Chamberlain
Trustee - later in the meeting
Frank Hoppans Sister Helen, Sister Dolores, LeRoy Roach, Ron Hepburn
Peter Verhesen, - St Mary's Hospital Troc.•hu
Dave Wagstaff,Pat Matthews - Elnora Hospital. Board
Murray Steinbach, Alberta 75 Celebration representative
Jack Hazelwood, District Agriculturist
Mike Ploner - Representative - Three Hills Capital
Alex Cunningham Utility Officer M D Kneehill
Deputy Reeve A W Bauer from the M D of Kneehill opened the meeting
ar.d called for nominations for a Chairman
Ken Wright nominated Mr Bauer as Chairman
Mr Poole moved nominations cease
Carried
Mr Jeffery reviewed the r,,inutes of the last combined meeting held in
January of 1979
Mr Bauer asked all present to introduce themselves and he also
welcomed the government representatives, Mr Gordon Towers, Mr M Clark
and Mrs Connie Osterman
Reports were then given by the following
Village of Acme - Harvey Jackson -
Vzllage in 1979 has
developed a 22 residential lot subdivision - selling for $1 78 per square foot
including the real estate fee of $500 00 per lot
acquired a 4 acre site for a dump box at a cost of $2000 00 per acre
held a Home - Coming in July which was very successful
Issued building permits for 14 residential. 7 general and 3 commerical
developments total value over $729,000 00
In 1980 the Village plan to annex 100 acres for a residential any'
industrial subdivision and for recreation purposes (area now includes
existing golf course) and plan to construct a new village office and fire ha .1
Village of Linden - Mrs Pearl Penner COPY OF THE REPCRT ATTACHED
Village of Carbon - Walter Perman - COPY OF THE REPORT ATTACF.iED
Town of Three Hills - R Thomson - COPY OF THE REPORT ATTACHED (,T
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Town of Trochu - Eugene Tepper - COPY OF REPORT ATTACHED
(Murray Steinbach - Representative from Alberta 75 Birthday Celebration
Committee
Mr Steinbach noted that 1980 is Alberta 75th Birthday and is a year
of celebration He reviewed structure of the committee which was set
up bL.% the! government to assist with planning the celebrations
He noted the money allotted by the government towards the celebrations
is coming from general revenue and NOT from the Heritage Trust Fund
The committee requested submissions from people as to how the year
should be celebrated and some 2000 submissions were received
The government picked certain submissions from these and will undertake
these as provincial government projects Soiso of the remaining submissions
will be referred to local governments for their consideration as to the
suitability of the project for local funding from the grant money the
government will be sending to the municipalities
Mr Steinbach noted that the government guidelines regarding suitable
submissions will be ant out soon The guidelines are very broad and
the decisions will be left up to the Municipal Councils
Mr Steinbach noted that there will be advertisements regarding tke
program and local groups should be prepared to submit their protects
to the local councils for consideration
Funds are not to be used to pay for existing capital projects or
debentures It must be something that is planned and constructed
in 1980
The addition of say a kitchen to a community center might be a project
which would qualify
Mrs Bodmer from tillage of Carbon asked if any of the M D population
would be allotted to urban centers such as recreation grants have been
in the past?
Mr Jeffery noted that no decision has been made by tke M D Council
to da to
Mr M Clark noted that an urban and a rural municipality could combine
and fund a joint urban -rural project
Mrs Osterman noted that the cheques should be out about January 24th
She noted the guidelines are very broad and there is no time limit
as to completion of the project, but it must be started in 1980
and completed as soon as possible
Any interest earnd on the grant money must also be used for Celebration
Projects, and any unexpended money is to be returned to the Province
M D OF Kneehill #48 - A W Bauer
He noted t1-at- in 1979 75 new oil wells came on stream and there is
approximately 650 in the M D now Swalwell sewer project completed and
plans for the Wimborne sewer are in progress for 1980
Entire M D is now covered by rural fire protection areas
SR 575 nearly completed in 1979 and remaining portion may be completed in
1980
Permits issued in 1979 for a value of over $6,000,000 00
Reeve Brown is away cn a leave of absence for two months as he is
sitting on the Local Authorities Board to hear proposals for and against
the Edmontcn annexation
M D looking to a new land use by -law for 1980
Paid for a bay on the Three Hills School Division Shop in Trochu for
storage of the M D divisional motor grader
M D now working on a new general assessment for taxation purposes
This should be completed for use in the year 1981 or 1982
Three Hills School Division - John Smyth COPY OF THE REPORT ATTACHED
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There was brief discussion about re- instatement of school bus yard service
by the division and pupil - teacher ratio in the M D
Mr Smyth noted that the average in the division is 17 5 to 1
Three Hills General Hospital - Hugh Sommerville
Mr Sommerville noted the hospital has 21 beds and 8 bassinets
Since February have had 3 doctors on staff
Occupancy rate of 54%
Some major surgery is provided and minor surgery About
6100 visits to outpatient department in the 9 month period,
which .included � for lab services, 113 for emergency and the balance
to the x -ray departmert
The lab undertakes lab procedures which are allowed for a hospital of
our size and the balance are referred to Red Deer
The hospital has TWX communication with the Red Deer Hospital and a
van service The Red Deer Hospital also does the laundry for the
Three Hills Hospital A physiotherapist come from Red Deer one day
a week now and this may be increased to 2 days a week
Costs about $250 00 a month for this service Mr Sommerville noted that
as district Registrar hehad recorded 53 births, 19 marriages and 34
deaths in the area in 1979
Trochu General Hospital (St Mary's) - Frank Hoppins COPY OF THE REPORT
ATTACHED
Elnora Hospital - Dave Wagstaff - COPY OF THE REPORT ATTACHED
Mountain View Kneehill Auxiliary and Nursing Home Board - A W Bauer
Noted there is 50 auxiliary beds and 40 beds in the nursing home
Board members from this area - Ken Wright, T A Ferguson and A W Bauer
Operation of the home is very satisfactory
Only 6% of the patients in the home are from the M D of Kneehill area
People from this area can get into the home upon application even through
there is a long waiting list, because of the very limited use of the
facility from this area, but people from here do not wish to go to
Dsdsbury anc prefer to remain in their own location
Golden Hills Lodge - G A Berdahl
Drumheller Health Unit - G A Berdahl
Mr Berdahl reviewed the make up of the Drumheller Health Unit and noted
he and Mr Ferguson sit on the Board as representatives from the M D of
Kneehill Considerable involvement of t1-e Health Unit in the, dump box
garbage system being set up in this area
Health Unit expanded their building in 1979 to accomodate the Extended
Home Care Program set up by the provincial government, and operated
through the Health Unit Boards
There are 26 people on staff and a dental officer on part time
Health Unit Board comprises 7 people appointed by various municipal
councils
Mr Berdahl then spoke about the
He noted they have a good matron
senior citizen home
The Board undertook quite a bit
Golden Hills Lodge at Three Hills
and staff and run a very excellent
of improvements in 1979
Kneehill Ambulance Bcard T A Ferguson - He noted the Service
had a very busy year with 233 calls and an approximate total of 1793
man hours, the majority of which are volunteer hours Calls were up
34 from 1978 and volunteer hours up by 43 The board has one paid
employee - as ambulance co- ordinator a crew of about 18 drivers and
7 registered nurses Twelve people are now taking the E M T course
which takes about 120 hours to complete There are two ambulances, and
the board is considering replacing one with a new ambulance in 1980
He reviewed the rates charges for ambulance service and noted the board
received $1184 00 in 1979 as donations for special equipment
Mr Ferguson reviewed the financial statement for 1979 and also noted
the board has some problem with collection of accounts
Mr Ferguson moved that a vote of thanks be extended from this meeting
to the ambulance volunteers for the very worthwhile service they provide
the people of this area
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Mrs Osterman asked about the E M T program and Mr Ferguson and
Mr Cunningham explained what the program entailed
ffqional Resources Project - Walter Permann (on behalf of Hugh Bodmer)
COPY OF THE REPORT ATTACHED
Mr Reg Campbell spoke briefly on the rural fire protection in the M D
noted that there are mutual aid agreements arranged between the urban
and rural municipalities and mentioned that more urban representation
at the Provincial Fire Chief s Association Convention would be
welcome
It was noted that there was no representatives present from the Village
of Torringtcn
Mr Mickey Clark M L A then spoke to the meeting
He expressed his thanks for being invited to the meeting.
and reviewed some requests and concerns he had received from pEOple of
this area
Agriculture- Conce m about the Alta Agriculture Development Corporation
and some possible relief for young farmers
Surface rights is also a concern and noted there is a group established
in the Hanna Drumheller Area which are working as a unit and going to
arbitration regarding a proposed pipeline in the area
There is also great concern about Calgary Power transmission Lines
He noted the Surface Rights Act will probably be amended as it is
becoming very difficult to live with, and asked for imput from people
of this area as to changes which should be made
He noted there is about 800 wells in the south part of his constituency
and the plans are for one every 40 acres
Mr Poole noted one big complaint is the unreasonable offers coming from
the oil companies and felt there should be some minimum payable
Mr Clark noted the Planning Act is so strict that in the Drumheller
Valley there could be no industrial use made of the land there because
of the various regulations regarding set backs from rivers, roads and
the abuttments He requested imput from the people as to possible
changes in this act
Another complaint is roads The highway system is brea*Jng down and the
province will be in serious trouble in the future if an attempt as not
made to solve the problem now #1 Highway from Calgary to Strathmore
carries 8000 cars a day and is a definite hazard
He also noted that education funding committees must recognize the
difference between urban and rural areas as far as the time a child
is required to spend on a bus to get to school
Mr Clark expressed thanks again for the invitation, anc noted it was
the only meeting of its kind in his area and he appreciated the opportunity
of meeting with the local government officials
Mr Ferguson noted that the interest rate is what is hurting young farmers
Mr Clark reviewed who can qualify for a Starting Farmer Loan with A D C
and he noted that perhaps the A D C should be set up on a similar basis
to the V L A , where a person gets a one time opportunity for low interest
and after that payS a higher interest rate
Mr Permann fror. Carbon asked if there had been any discussion about sharing
revenue from oil wells lines gas plants etc between urban and rural
municipalities Mr Clark noted it had been discussed, but was not looked
on very favourable
Mr Clark was asked if there was any plans for paving Highway 27, and he
noted the M D 's priority for this area is SR 575 and Highway 27 is a low
priority for the provincial government in relation to improvement of
Highway #1 or other primary highways
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Mr Daun Buyer of Carbon asked if the 90% ban on Light coat surfaced
roads will remain in effect and he was advised it would probably
stain in force until the road was paved or improved sufficient to
increase the load limit
Mrs Connie Osterman then spoke
She noted this type of meeting is very beneficial to a new M L A
She stated she is not out in her constituency as much as she would like
as she must be in Edmonton a good deal of time as she is Deputy Party
Whip
Also she has established an office in Airdrie for Saturday mornings for
a time as Airdrie being the fastest growing community in Alberta has
many problems
She noted the report presented to the government by the Road Committee
was very well received and many good suggestiors were contained in the
report
The Transportation Department went well over budget last fall because
cf the extremely good weather
She noted she was pleased to see that the entire M D is now covered
by Fire Protection , and that the water situation in this area is very
serious She indicated she would be working hard towards a solution
for water for this area She noted she is supportive of the
Extended Home Care Program and briefly spoke about the Alberta 75
Birthday celebrations
There was brief discussion about the possibility of the government
taking over total responsibility for funding of schools and returning
money received through the School Foundation Tax Levy to the
municipalities through the assistance grant structure
There was discussion about how the government arrives at lease
rental for its grazing and cultivation leases and the problems
it creates because they appear to be too low
Mrs Osterman and Mr Clark agreed they could review the rental
situation
Mr Clark noted he has an office est.abished in the Sun Valley Real
Estate Office in Drumheller He also noted there will be a panel discussion
on CJVD radio (Drumheller) with himself &Mr Henry Kruger regarding
water management issues Date will be adiertised in the local papers
There was further discussion about road construction and funding for same
and in answer to a question it was indicated that #21 Highway is not a
high priority for any paving work
Mr Clark indicated the highest government priorities are #16 West
(YellowHead Highway) Additional lane for #2 and #1 East
There was discussion about improvements being made to #21 and #36
which might relieve pressure on Highway #2
Mr Gordon Towers, M P then spoke
He noted it is always a pleasure to attend the meeting He reviewed the
metric situation, and noted many people are not happy with it County
of Red Deer and County of Lacombe have sent resolutions to him requesting
it be stopped He noted that Canada is 15 years ahead of the States in
metric conversion and 75% of our trading is done with them He felt
Canada should be in step with the States on the change over The conversion
process has been stalled for a time to re- assess the situation and to see
if people really want it and to keep more in step with the United States
He also reviewed the movement of grain It was moving, but the loss of
the bridge in B C a B C railway strike and the embargo may create
problems The Federal Government felt it must go along with the States
on the embargo situation, because the States is our only protection and
we must back them up
He also noted that there will not be grants available from the Federal
Government due to its financial situation at this time
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Mr Bauer expressed thanks from the meeting to Mr Towers, Mr Clark
and Mrs Osterman for attending the meeting
The date for the next meeting was set for Friday January 23rd 1981
by motion of Walter Perman and seconded by K Wright
Carried
Mr Clark mentioned that there is a study under way to look into
the poss-bility of dissolving the I D Area adjacent to the south -east
portion of the M D and distributing the land among the surrounding
municipalities and the City of Drumheller
j Information regarding this will be coming from the Honourable Mr M
I Moore
JMr Hoppins moved a vote of thanks to the M D for hosting the meeting
IMrs Osterman moved that the meeting do now adjourn
Carried
Time of Ad_7ournment 5 00 P M
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Assistant Mun Administrator
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MEETING OF LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS
January 18, 1980, 1.30 P l'
D of Kneehill Office
VILLAGE OF LIiiDe�.Q
As we were unable to attend in 1978, I feel we should review
briefly, some of the mayor projects of that year.
1978
(1) Our main street was paved in 1978, also catch basins and storm
sewers were installed at the main intersection
(2) Sidewalks - 2975 feet of new sidewalks in 1978.
(3) Laden reed Systems did locate in the Village in 1978
(4) One (1) four -plex was completed and occupied in 1978.
(5) The Village did aquire 89 acres, more or less, under a land
bank agreement with Alberta Housing,in 1978
(b) Total value of building permits in 1978 was :'372,245.00
In 1
We developed Phase I of
(A) Residential Subdivision (10 Lots)
(B) Mobile Subdivision (10 Lots)
(C) Industrial Subdivision (8 Lots, approximately 5 acres)
dude installed 2000 feet of sidewalk in our new residential areas
and 3100 feet of sidewalk in our existing residential areas, so
all our residents now have access to sidewalks on at least one
side of the street
Road up- grading in 1979 was significant
Ale built 790 feet of new road in our new Industrial Subdivision,
1400 feet of new -road in our new Residential Subdivision(s), and
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approximately 2000 feet of new (or upgraded) road in our existing
residential
Recreation And Culture
The annual sports day and football tournament was held in dune
and was rated a sucess.
Two very successful variety programs were held in the school
auditorium
Theater Calgary presen-
school.
n hockey Interest i y has
purchased two new sets
goals, are adding four
taker for the rink.
ted the story of Helen Keller at the
increased and the recreation board has
of goalie equipment, new nets fo4r the
additional lights and have hired a care-
a garage type building btts been purchased and is being used
for equipment storage andCoWession booth
A football team was organized and had a successful first
season
Cross country skiing is being promoted and encouraged.
B 11onday nights are open at the school gym for senior high
students and adults, and is very -well attended. They are
playing floor hockey, basketball and volley ball.
'Thursday night is reserved for badminton only.
The annual fall fair and Community Association Auction was
held in the auditorium at the Dr Elliott School. There were
also some outside displays of machinery and equipment. And
the first ever family dance held in Linden, in the auditorium,
following a very successful buffet supper.
In 1979, a
annexation
south east
value of bi
one duplex
Chamber of Commerce
of approximtely 200
of the Village, was
.zilding permits in 1
and one f our -plex
was formed in linden, and the
acres to the south west and
approved in 1979 The total
979 ;vas $4,97,160.00 which includes
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VILLAGE OF CARBON
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TREASURER
BOX 249
CARBON ALBERTA
TOM OLO
MEETING OF LOCAL GOVERNING OFFICIALS JANUARY 18, 1980
1) The mayor project was the servicing of a 42 lot residential
subdivision Lots are now available for sale at approximately
$10 000 to $15,000, depending upon size. The project's progress
was thwarted mainly by Alta Environment's indecision over design
and slowness of utility companies
2) There was a purchase of the municipal fire truck and expansion
of facilities to accomodate the rural fire truck Construction of
the fire hall is almost complete with pouring of the floor being
required. We have a very active, well motivated fire brigade -- a
lot of credit is due to organizers for their training
3) Redrew our land use by-law
4) The annual meeting was held April 10, 1979
5) Plans for future development are in the area of annexation,
development of land for industrial, residential and recreational
purposes have been discussed at length
6) Building permits issued in 1979
a) 1 for a 4 bay commercial building completed by the Local
Development Co is now fully rented App value $225,000 00
b) 7 residential permi.ts(4 garages, 2 new houses 1 addition)
App value $123,560 00
c) 1 quonset worth $20 000 00
d) 1 multi- .dwelling (not yet constructed)
7) Other Projects
a) Completed a 300,000 gallon reservoir and line
b) Completed facelifting of the community hall
c) Established a municipal nursery
d) Completed RRAP sponsored home improvement projects to
date a good number of improvements were also made outside
of the program as a result of the 54 village sponsored
electrical inspections done in 1978
e) NIP projects moved closer to completion with basically only
work on the community park and recreational facilities remaining
f) Storm sewer (1 block) installed in downtown area
g) Reclamation of a gravel pit for use as a baseball diamond
h) Major improvements to swimming pool were required resulting in
substantial overexpenLAiture It is becoming very necessary to
review the present costs o.f recreation in the district and
renegotiate with the M D for increased financial support of
program and facility operation
i) STEP program operated during summer with 4 students employed
j) Regional Solid Waste container site established and partially
constructed
k) Organization meeting Oct 2/79 -- Mayor Geo Bertram Deputy- -
Mayor Walter Permann, CoLttillor- Ted Schmidt
1) Application was made for Street assistance Program for 1980
m) New Municipal Administrator _,e.ii g trained as of ,Tan 7/80
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TOWN OF THREE HILLS
Our 50th Birthday did not start out too well for the Town of Three
Hills with the worse winter on record regarding water breaks Men were working
around the clock trying to get service back to our residents Without the strong
help from P B I many of our breaks would have taken much longer to repair
The major project undertaken for the summer of 79 was the paving of
Railroad Avenue and other sub streets Railroad Avenue was paved for use as a
truck route to service our industrial area and allow our rural friends to haul
grain on a better surface This leaves only a four block area left to pave within
the Town of Three Hills
It was an enjoyable summer and the Town took advantage of it by hosting
the East Central Alberta Summer. Games to help celebrate its 50th birthday
With strong active support from our community's citizens, Three Hills hosted
one the most successful and colourful games on record Rumours were circulating
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thatpageantry and participation of out area games put the Alberta Provincial
Games to shame We're very proud of the efforts of our citizens and athletes
in the games and their efforts were rewarded by having a very successful games
The long warm summer proved excellent for the paving program but
played havoc with the town's water supply Water rationing was again enforced
for the 10th year in a row with residents being asked to water on alternate
days and only in the evenings The bulk water had to be locked up due to
the fact that oil companies were taking advantage of the open system and
using large amounts of potable water for their drilling operations
These events again brought into focus the problem of a deminishing
water supply Council commissioned its engineers U M A to do two studies;
one cn water supply the other on well rehabilitation A well rehabilitation
program has now be implimented and will hopefully provide some relief this summer
Three proposals were presented to Council in regards to water supply Approved by
Council and recommended by the engineers was the plan to use the Red Deer River
as the supply source It is felt this project will supply good water for an
indefinite period for the town and surrounding area It was then realized
that Drumheller and Trochu were also having supply problems A regional system
has now been proposed to service Three Hills Drumheller, Trochu and adjacent
areas The provincial go _..:..._t has now authorized a regional study to establish
whether a regional system is feasible for our area We hope with direction and
strong financial support from the province, we will. be able to offer a lorng
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term solution to the water supply problem that has plagued our Communities
for many years
The Town has also applied for a NIP Grant to increase our recreation
areas and concentrate them around the school for maximum use We hope our
M P will be able to give us the joyous news shortly, that our grant has been
approved
The construction of a New Town Office was commissioned in the
fall of 79 with completion expected within a matter of weeks We look
forward to an official opening in the early summer of 1980 and hope all our
friends and associates will attend
Council has now made a committment to enter the Marigold Regional
Library System when it is established The system will see a revolving
selection of books that will keep our library equiped to handle most requests
We look forward to 1980 and the 80's and hope that our most serious
problem, that of water supply, will be solved Our goal is to have a new
source oa stream by the end of 81 We hope with the support and help of our
MLA and surrounding communities, this problem will be solved as quickly as
possible
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Town of Trochu
to kontial Meet.lr,(j n�
Local Government Officials
January 18,1980
1979 was another prosperous year for the Town of Trochu with building permits
ng issued for a total of $1,407,575.00.
commercial and institutional
These included 14 residential permits, 5
During the year Council was pleased to see the opening of several new
businesses as well as the new school division office and shop and the completion of an
8 suite apartment block
Capital projects completed by the Town included a 500,000 gallon water storage
reservoir and pumphouse, a 44 lot residential sub - division, a mobile home sub - division
and drainage and storm sewer improvements and we are all proud of our new arena /curling
complex which is now in operation and very near completion
A firm supply of water remains the Towns main concern for 1980 and it is
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hoped we will be able to develop a new well and transmission line which will be a
temporary solution However, we trust the study currently being conducted by Underwood
McLellan will be favourable to a regional water system solving the concerns of all the
communities involved
Other projects planned for 1980 are development of a commercial and light
industrial sub - division, an industrial land bank program, and landscaping the arena
property
It is also expected there will be several proposals for the 75th Anniversary
grant and we are looking forward to the many activities planned
The Town would like to express their appreciation to Mrs Connie Osterman and Mr
�!rrdon Towers for excellent co- operation and assistance during 1979 and look forward to
their continued assistance in dealing with the senior governments.
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Mr Chairman
This past year has seen a number of notable changes for the Three Hills School
Division Upon completion of a 1979 Budget it was found that an additional
levy would be necessary to balance the budget and a By -Law to raise an additional
$91,685 was passed Regrettably a petition was received which was found to
be insufficient due to a number of irregularities
We were successful in obtaining a two year agreement with teachers 7 9% for 1979
and 8 3% for 1980 Six teaching positions were deleted in order for the board
to raise the pupil teacher ratio which for 1979 -80 is 17 5 1 The Superintendent
has been instructed to bring this up to 18 1 for the 1980 -81 school year
Two bus routes were deleted in 1979 due to the ever decreasing enrolment
In an effort to streamline our transportation system yard service was cut
effective September 1, 1979 However, due to the many complaints and the severe
cold weather the board reversed its decision January 16, 1980 and is again
offering yard service for those living a quarter mile or more from the bus route
during the period of approximately November 1 to spring break
The board also closed the Wimborne School thispast year The Department of
Education has put certain stipulations on this closure which are to be reviewed
in June of 1980
Last June, a Public Auction of residences was held and $211,000 was realized
from the sale of houses in Linden, Three Hills, Torrington and Trochu This
coming year, additional residences will be sold in an effort to phase out of
the rental business, where feasible
As was reported to you by Chairman Benedict last year, in the spring of 1978
the Labour Standards Branch threatened to close our operation due to the fact
that the maintenance shop did not have adequate area to safely operate equip-
ment. The Board decided to construct a new maintenance building and admin-
istration office We have now completed our move to these new facilities
and of course find working conditions much better The cost of the shop was
$275,142 16 which does not take into consideration the contribution by the M D
of Kneehill for a bay to house their grader, and the excavation and land
scaping which was much appreciated The office building cost $403,001 62 The
cost of construction came from the sale of assets due to the fact that the
capital sale of residences, etc must be reinvested in capital expenditures
An Auction sale was recently held when the School Division sold a number of
items including the old maintenance shops and bus garage Five lots that these
buildings were situated on are to be sold this spring in addition to more
residences as previously mentioned
Respectfully submitted,
Jack Benedict,
Chairman
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Annual Report to the Municipal District of Kneehill
From St. Mary's Hospital - Trochu
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January 18th, 1980
The past year marks the second year of operation since the completion
of the construction of the new hospital The 32 bed airconditioned build-
ing with its many safety features and new equipment has served the Community
and District well during 1979
Statistics show that there was a considerable increase in all areas of
hospital activity over the previous year Patient days, Out - Patient Visits,
meals prepared, pounds of laundry processed etc all were up by an average
of some 40%
(To name a few Patient days numbering 8284
were up by 39% which gave us an occupancy
rate of almost 80 %. Out- Patient Visits up
24% Laboratory Units, X -Rays, Laundry
pounds and mealdays all up by 45 to 50% )
Hours worked were also up by 45 %. Thirty -six staff were employed
full time during the year
The records show that 65% of our patients give their address as Trochu,
7% as Three Hills and the remaining 287 from other parts of the Municipal
District as well as non- residents
At the present time, St. Mary's provides a wide range of services
First of all 15 beds are assigned for Extended Care purposes There are
15 acute care beds and two ambulatory care beds. The Medical and Nursing
Care Program provides the flexibility necessary to accomodate several types
of patients The applications as well as the waiting list for the Extended
Care beds indicate the need for a number of Nursing Home beds. This
flexibility of service is further supported by the inservice and educational
programs
Other services provided are Occupational and Recreational as well as
Physio and Speech Therapy Counsel concerning diets, nutrition and similar
problems is also available The Hospital supplies the meals for the
Community's Meals on Wheels Program Also the local Homecare Program is
fully supported
The facilities are used by the Public Health Unit for prenatal clinics
and other public health programs ��i
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The Governing Board was especially please(
that St. Mary's Hospital had successfully pass(
performed by the Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation The two year
accreditation status will be tested again during 1981.
In the area of shared services with the Red Deer Regional Hospital
both the Laboratory and the Laundry / Linen Departments show d satisfactory
and cost effective operation
The Board wishes to express their appreciation to the Linden Ambulance
Service for their continued prompt and courteous service even though
the distance between the Village and the Town is considerable whenever
time is of the essence
The Board values the cooperation from the Town of Trochu concerning
the ongoing disaster planning
In closing, St Mary's Hospital Governing Board look forward to
another year of stability and continued growth We also welcome the
two physicians who will loin our Medical Staff early in the Spring of
this year.
St Mary's Hospital Governing Board
Mr F Hoppins, Chairman /
ANNERMEM .. I
L WNA 6.NI hAL 11U'Jl t Lill,
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RFSUME OF' YEAR'S ACTIVITIES
Since our report of last year, all the hospital's past deficits have
been picked up by the Department to erase the previous year's shortage
of operating funds The current year should balance with neither deficit
nor surplus
In August 1979, a proposal was drafted and submitted to the Department of
Hospitals and Medical Care requesting 1) a new facility, or 2) additional
wing and renovate older portion or 3) renovate present facilities
Proposals one and two call an increase in extended care and active treatment,
beds, along with a detoxification unit of four beds and provisions for
nursing home beds To date no word has bean received of either accept-
ance or rejection
At present, Dr Smith has interm privileges until Drs McAuley & McAuley
arrive from New Zealand in the spring, thus keeping the total number of
physicians on active privilege of the medical staff at two
The hospital has not enjoyed the high occupancy rate of inpatients of
previous years, some of which might be attributed to the difficulty in
separating extended care patients and active treatment patients The
extended care units have been increased from four to six beds, with 8QT'o
occupancy throughout the year This however seems to bring about the
problem of a noise factor, in which really ill patients find the environment
less then pleasant at times
The statistics for the current year indicate.
Births to late 12 p•� j2 °a
Admissions 199
Total lab units- 45,243
Xray examinations 888
Miss J James, R N has taken over as Director of Nursing since October
1979, and is presently coping with the handicap of a shortage of registered
nurses
A new sterilizing autoclave has finally beeen installed, replacing the
original one of approximately 30 +years of age
Meals on Wheels was instituted in August, serving approximately 4 meals
five days a week, transported by members of various community groups
Home Nursing Care has recently been established (in -,eptember), under
the direction of Mrs Dorothy Segar, RN to cover the Elnora District.
and Mrs. Fran Harrison in the Lousana and Delburne district
Mrs Gwen Kidd retired from the Board in June, and was replace by Mr P
Lyd Newman, representing the Village of Elnora
In summary, the hospital has served the community well, and as thus,
has shown a real need for the small community health care centre for
all phases of health care needs
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REGIONAL RESOURCES PROJECT No I
HUGH BODMER, Project Co- ordinator
PO Box 117 Carbon Alberta TOM OLO
Telephone Office (403) 572 -3334 Res (403) 572 3624
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Report to Meeting of Local Governing Officials-
Three Hills, January 18th, 1980
Regional Resources Project #1 has been operating in our
area for a period of seven years assisting municipalities to
jointly plan and develop strategies and jointly undertake projects
which ercourage growth and development throughout the region served
During 1979, some of the activities and projects were as follows
Highlights
1) Applied for and received approval for Community Services Program
for the M D of Kneehill #48 on behalf of Huxley
2) Neighbourhood Improvement Projects were completed in the
communities of Trochu, I D #7 and Bassano
Starlard Hussar and Carbon are approximately 90% complete
A.- Acme Beiseker and Rockyfora are about 75% complete
The total N1 I P funding brought to the area is in excess
of 5 million
3) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program grants and loans
applications for RRP #1 area to June 30/79 totals $1 297,000
4) The Project Board .retained the services of Dr Robert C Scace
to prepare the Thira Assessment_ Report It was completed
in November 1979 and has been distributed to all Councils
The major recommendation was for the Project to continue,
with more emphasis on promotion of the Project area
5) Application for the Alberta Industrial Land Program was approved
in January 1979 The Project communities are now in
various stages of purchasing annexing, planning and
developing the land
6) The Project has been participating in the Alberta Opportunity
Town Advertising program initiated by Alberta Tourism
and Small Business The main advantage of this program is
that it offers wide exposure at virtually no cost to the
Pr -)ject
7) The Promotional Brochure which has proven to be an effective
promotional tool will hopefully be updated and rF- printed
this spring
Partiip.inng Cnmmunnics. 1 kt)( III ( Aklio \ A( ;Nil tiI ANDARD ROCKYUORD HI ISI KI R Ill ,,Aft I3ASSA\0
Ali Nk IVkI w.,'FIM1 OP h\111111.1 AND IMPROVI :N11A I DIS'lRicl ',,O
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Report to Meeting of
Local Governing Officials
January 18/80
Page 2
8) Promotional Booth A promotional booth has been jointly designed
and preparea by Regional Resources Project #1 and the
Buffalo Lake Regional Resources Project Using a variety
of video techniques such as slides, pictures pamphlets
and brochures, and the presence of the two area Co- ordinators,
the booth accents the positive attributes of small town
living and working and business opportunities In 1979
the booth was taken to the Red Deer Exhibition and the
Klondike Business and Industrial Show in Edmonton.
In 1980 the booth will appear at the Calgary Business
and Industrial Show to be held March 13 -15, and also
at the Canadian Petroleum Show in May Plans are also
being made to possibly enter the Calgary and Edmonton
Exhibitions in July
With regards to areas of concern for 1980 it is felt that
the following items may bear importance to gathering today.
rw -Rural industrial parks and subdivisions are going to be
a contentious issue in the future, and it will be a
problem which urban and rural municipalities will have
to deal with jointly.
-In this the year of our 75th Anniversary a great
emphasis is bound to be placed on preserving our past
heritage, as well as looking to the future The
Marigold Library System has been proposed as a viable
solution to the deplorable unavailability of services
in many of our municipalities Councils have been
as;ced to closely evaluate the service proposed and
indicate their response to both the Provincial Government
and organizers of the system
- Provisior of services throughout the region, be they
professional services tradesmen medical educational,
recreational or protective services, will again be
a major area of concern With costs of the municipally -
run services escalating so rapidly it is anticipated
that more joint -use negotiations will be necessary
- Agressive promotion of the Project area as a prime
location for families, businesses and industry will
be a priority with the Project Input by Councils,
Chambers of Commerce Development Officers and
local residents is vital in the process of selling
one's community to an outsider In addition the
promotional brochure provides a concise summary of
services available and should be updated carefully
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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 180
The regular meeting of Council of January 14th, 1980 was rE
January 18th, 1980, at 9 00 A M
Those present were*
G A
Berdahl
Division
1
C W
Poole
Division
2
R W
Brown
Division
3 (after 5 30 P M)
A W
Bauer
Division
4 (Deputy Reeve)
T A
Ferguson
Division
5
L G
Litz
Division
6
R G
Campbell
Division
7
J C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator
Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Municipal Administrator was present from 5.30 P M
to 545 PM
Deputy Reeve A W Bauer took charge of the meeting, as the Reeve was not present
at this time
There was brief discussion regarding the Garson gravel lease and Mr Ferguson
moved to table this matter as he has not yet had an opportunity to meet with �^
Mr Garson
Carried
There was discussion regarding rental of M D machinery policy
Mr Litz moved that M D employees be allowed to rent M D equipment for their own private
use in towns and villages if the M D equipment is available in town and
no other equipment can be obtained to do the work, and the M D employee is qualified
to operate the machinery involved; the M D employee must obtain approval V,
for use of the machinery from his foreman and the employee will be charged
for the machine hours at government rates, less operator's wages, if applicable
and further that employees are to be advised they will be held responsible
for any accidents or liability which they may incur
Carried
Discussion was then held concerning 1980 capital requirements
Mr Poole moved that the M D purchase 2 1980 Ford Louieville 9000 gravel
trucks from Maclin Ford, Calgary at a price of $92,928 00 less trade of
T -19 and T -20 of $44 000 00, for a total net price for 2 trucks of $48 928 00
DEFEATED
Mr Litz moved that the M D purchase 2 1979 G M C Brigadeer gravel trucks
from Shaw G M C of Calgary for $85700 00 less trade of T -19 and T -20 at
$49,750 00 or a total net price of $35,950 00
DEFEATED
After further general discussion Mr Litz moved this meeting do now adjourn
until 5 30 P M this afternoon
Carried
After completion of a meeting concerning the proposed split between the
Mt View Kneehill Auxiliary Hospital and Nursing Home Area and the annual
combined meeting of local governing officials, the council meeting re- convened
at 5.30 P M
Reeve R W Brown entered the meeting at this time
Mrs Jean Wilkinson entered the meeting at this time and recorded the minutes 0
Mr Jeffery reviewed the defeated motions regarding purchase of trucks and
there was further general discussion regarding this item It was noted the
employees prefer the Ford Louieville trucks, and also noted that the 1979
Brigadeers are available immediately, whereas the 1980 models will have to
be ordered, and would not be delivered until March of 1980
Mrs Wilkinson then left the meeting and Mr Jeffery recorded the balance
of the minutes
Mr Ferguson moved that the M D purchase 2 1979 G M C Brigadeer gravel
trucks from Shaw G M C , Calgary at a price of $85 700 00 less trade of
T -19 and T -20 for $49 750 00, net price of $35,950 00
DEFEATED
Mr Poole moved the M D purchase 2 1980 Ford Louieville trucks Model 9000
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from Maclin Ford, Calgary at a price of $92,928 00 less trade of T -19
and T -20 for $44,000 00 for a total net price for the two trucks of
$48 928 00
CARRIED
Mr Brown moved that the M D retain Unit T -21 and trade T -37 and T -28
for two gas tandem trucks, with tenders to be called for same
CARRIED
t uck
Mr Litz moved that the M D purchase one gas G M C ron a cash no trade
basis, with a committee of L G Litz and T C Paquette given authority
to arrange purchase of same, at a price not to exceed $25,000 00
CARRIED
It was noted that Mr Litz and Mr Paquette will meet on Tuesday
January 22, 1980 at Shaw G M C to review available trucks
Mr Poole moved that the M D call for tenders for two new one ton
trucks, cab and chassis only, with dual wheels - one with a 137" wheel
base and one with a 160" wheel base, two new half ton trucks 6000 G V W ,
1 new 4 x 4 half ton truck 6000 GVW, and one new 8 passenger vehicle
CARRIED
Mr Ferguson moved the.t we call for tenders for-
Two new motor graders, trading in or selling P2 and P 4
One Small tractor and loader trading in the I H C tractor
One motor scraper - trading or selling R -4
One Rubber Tired packer, trading in 2 rubber tired packers
One Steel Wheel Packer - equivalent to 815 Cat packer
with tenders to be received no later than 9.00 A M , on Monday, February
25th, 1980
CARRIED
There was brief discussion concerning the letter received from Alberta
Transportation concerning the proposed subdivision on SW 25- 29 -26 -4 -
Lars Sorenson, Acme Alberta Transportation have suggested that the M D
should consider purchasing additional right of way from Mr Sorenson S
prior to completion of the subdivision as this land abuts SR 575 5`'•� 4� o
and there is presently only a 66' road allowance for this road
which would not be sufficient for i- nrovements which may be considered
in future
Mr Brown moved that the M D. add 3 ondition to their approval for
this subdision - that Mr Sors�enson sel�nt r e�ena sg
a s rip of land along
the south side of the quarter section one rod wide at such time as the
land may be required in future with the price for the land to be in accordance
with M D policy for land buying at that time
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery read a letter from the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
regarding a proposed meeting in Drumheller February 15th, 1980 commencing
at 2.00 P M , to discuss "The Reform of Municipal Pro`incial Fiscal Relationships
in the Province of Alberta " Mr Campbell moved that Mr Ferguson, Mr
Berdahl, Mr Poole and Mr Jeffery attend the meeting on behalf of the M D
Carried
Mr Brown moved this meeting do now adjourn
CARRIED
Time of djournment 7,00 P M
JFA
Reeve Muni pa Amin trator
Date Next Meeting - Monday January 28th 1980, commencing at 9.00 A M
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