HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-26 Council MinutesCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MAY 26th,1980
1 Approval of minutes - May 12th and May 20th 1980
2 Motion to allow R W Brown leave of Absence
3 Decision of Council re % of houses to be inspected for general assessment
4 Letter from Alberta Culture
5 Report re Regional Resources Project meeting - May 20th 1980
6 Letter from County of Wheatland re East Central Summer Games
7 Minutes - Three Hills School Division - May 14th, 1980
8 Circulars from AAMD & C
Gun Range Liablity Insurance
Councillor s Pension Plan
9 Report from Alex Cunningham - costs re- lowering sewer line in Grantville
10 Building Permits issued
11 Date set for M D appeal to Provincial Planning Board
12 Applications to Amend Prel Reg Plan
13 Report re Summer Clean Up Program for Ag Chemical Containers - & request for
use of snow fence for 4 months - Alta Environment
14 Discuss location of dump box sites at Wimborne & Huxley
15 Letter from AMA re- directional signs
16 Report re- Bridge Work - WSW 20- 30 -25 -4
17 Report re: Damage - Rangeland Oil Company oil line
18 Motion to amend Policy re applying oil to M D roads
19 Alta Power Ltd - power line extension s
20 Backsloping Agreement - Charles & Ed Siltala - E,� SE 29- 32 -23 -4
21 Copy of letter from Alberta Water Resources Division re. drainage project - SW 1- 30 -26 -4
22 Review crushed gravel and pit run gravel prices
23 Review items tabled from last meeting.
Gravel Truck Accident
D7 Cat Problems (Small Crew)
T C Paquette Retirement Date
1980 Recreation Grants, Alta 75 Grants and Equalized Assessment Figures
24 REquest for increased rate for use of 700 Versatile Tractor -I Berreth - Pope Lease Road
25 Report re: overloads on Taylor Siding Road
26 Report from Alta Transportation re SR 841 at Rosebud Creek
27 Applications for work
28 Report re. Allied Chemical - Calcium Chloride -Dust Control
29 Report re: Benkleman Bean Test on Three Hills East
30 Wimborne Sewer By -law
31 Miscellaneous
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COUNCIL L MAY 26th, 1980
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A regular meeting of the Council of the M D of Kneehill #48 was held in the Municipal
Office, Three Hills, on Monday, May 26th, 1980, commencing at 9 00 A M
Those present were. PRESENT
G A Berdahl Division 1
C W Poole Division 2
R W Brown Division 3 (Reeve)
A W Bauer Division 4
T A Ferguson Division 5
R G Campbell Division 7
J C Jeffery Municipal Administrator
Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Municipal Administrator was present and recorded the
minutes
APPROVAL OF
Mr Bauer moved approval of the minutes of May 12th council meeting as circulated
Carried
There was brief discussion about the 1980 road program as established at the May
20th meeting GROSS & TARE VEHCILE
Mr Jeffery also reported that the M D is exempt from the requirement of having WEIGHT
the gross and tare vehicles weights showing on its truck and the order for the f DECALS
decals has been cancelled
Mr Berdahl moved that approval of the minutes of the May 20th meeting be tabled
until later today
CArried DRAINAGE ON
There was discussion about a bad drainage spot on the John Gordon Road south ROAD SOUTH
of Sections 4 and 5 in 30 -23 -4 and it was agreed that the road committee should of 4 & 5 in
have a look at this location 1^ 30 -23 -4
Mr Poole moved that Reeve R W Brown be given permission to miss as many REEVE BROWN
council meetings as he deems necessary in the months of June and July 1980 .n LEAVE OF
as he is still sitting on the Local Authorities Board regarding the Edmonton ABSENCE
annexation proposal
Carried
% OF HOUSES
There was brief discussion about the number of houses Mr Spilchen will be WHICH WILL
required to inspect to determine if a residence will be exempt from assessment REQUIRE
and taxation under the new regulations It was generally agreed that Mr Spilchen INSPECTION
will have to make this decision himself, but it appears that driving by the f
majority of residences in the M D will give him the information he will require
Mr Ferguson moved to accept the report as information
Carried
LETTER FROM
Alberta Culture has sent a letter regarding a study being conducted on ALTA
Financing of the Arts and Financing of Historic REsources in Alberta n CULTURE
After reviewing the letter and questionnaire, Mr Campbell moved to accept and
fi 1 e
Carried
PEG
Mr Brown reported on the Regional Resouces Project meeting held at the M D RESOURCES
Office on May 20th, and after brief discussion Mr Poole moved to accept the report MEETING
as information
Mr Brown noted the next meeting of the Reg REsources is Carried
scheduled for June 17th at Hussar EAST
SUMMER
The Reeve of the County of Wheatland has issued a challenged to all other reeves GAMES
in the area to match his skill in cribbage at the East Central Alberta Summer & CHALLENGE
Games scheduled for June 27th, 28 and 29 in Strathmore After discussion and REEVE OF
noting Reeve Brown will not be available, Mr Bauer moved that Mr Ferguson WHEATLAND
represent the M D in this contest
Carried
Mr Jeffery reviewed the minutes from the Three Hills School Division meeting THREE
of May 14th, 1980, and after brief discussion Mr Bauer moved to accept and file s HILLS SCH
Carried DIV MINUTES
Circulars from AAMD & C regarding Liability for gun ranges and a councillors AAMD & C
pension plan were reviewed and Mr Poole moved to accept and file
Carried
Mr Cunningham has indicated the costs for lowering the sewer line in Grantville GRANTVILLE
from the intersection of 3rd Street North and llth Avenue north two blocks SEWER LINE
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in order to service a new lot being created by Marc Reed - Lot 1 Block 1 GRANTVILLE
Plan 7611146 will be about $10,020 00 This cost would involve lowering LOWERING SEWER
about 660 feet of line and purchase of one 15' manhole The line LINE
from the intersection of 4th Street N and llth Avenue to the existing
residence on Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 7611146 was originally installed and paid
for by the former owner of the property and it was not installed deep enough
to prevent the line from freezing There is a rather sh4rp rise in the
land level and in order to get the line deep enoughp ooplser� ice the existing
house and the new lot to be created the line will have to be lowered for
two blocks The existing lot and new lot being created cannot be charged
frontage, but the new lot could be charged a hook up fee to partially off
set the costs involved
After lengthy discussion and noting that by lowering the line now, new lots
which may some day be created to the east of the new lot being created by
Mr Reed could be serviced from this line, Mr Berdahl moved that the
M D undertake lowering the line and install the required man hole at the
north end of llth avenue, as outlined by Mr Cunningham, and Mr Reed
be charged a hook up charge, the amount of which to be deternuned when the
line lowering has been completed
Carried
It was agreed that recovery of the balance of costs involved in lowering the
line will be considered at a later date if additional lots are created to the �^
east of Mr Reed's property
BUILDING PERMITS
Building permits issued were reviewed as follows:
Leonard Philipsen SE 20- 29 -26 -4 Storage building for vehicles & farm machinery
Ronald Reimer Lot 1 Block 4 Grantville - Single Family residence and attached garage
Louis J Sich - NE 24- 32 -22 -4 - Storage building and work shop
Ron Gorr - SE 35- 32 -25 -4 - Quonset - storage farm machinery
Ken Penner - Lot 3 Block 4 Ruarkville - single family residence 'A
I P Goertz - SE 20-30-25-4 - Single Family residence & garage
Tony Seiler - Pt NE 22- 29 -26 -4 - addition to existing residence
and Mr Bauer moved approval of the permits as issued
Carried DATE FOR DEV
AFPE,P L HEARING
Mr Cunninghan entered the meeting at this time and asked Council to set
a date for a development appeal board hearing Mr Richard Grabinsky has
filed an appeal against the decision of the Development Officer in connection
with Development Permit Application # 401 -80 in the Municipal
Mr Berdahl moved that the Development Appeal Board hold a hearing /on June
9th, 1980, commencing at 9:30 A M , that the adjacent landowners within a one
half mile radius be notified of the date time and place of the hearing ane
notice of the appeal hearing be advertised in the local paper for one issue
Carried DATE FOR
PROV PLANNING
A M . BD APPEAL
Office, 0
The Provincial Planning Board has set Wednesday, June 11th, 1980 at 10.45
as the date for hearing the M D appeal against the decision of C R P C
regarding subdivision on NW 19- 30 -25 -4
Mr Campbell moved that Mr Bauer and Mr Jeffery attend the hearing on behalf
of the M D
AGA d
Carried AMENDMENTS TO
Applications to amend the Preliminary Regional Plan have been received from PREL REG
the City of Calgary and the Town of Canmore After brief review Mr Poole PLAN
moved that the M D voice no objection to the proposed amendments
Carried
SNOW FENCE FOR
Alberta Environment are setting up a program for clean up of pesticide
PESTICIDE
containers this summer and will be establishing a site or sites for farmers
CONTAINER SITES
to bring the containers to, for later disposal by the government
The program will be co- ordinated by Alberta Environment with assistance from
the Ag Service Boards They request permission to borrow sufficient snow
fence from the M D to set up fencing around the proposed site or sites
After brief discussion Mr Campbell moved that the M D lend Alberta Environment
sufficient snow fencing for the site or sites they proposed to establish in the
M D
Carried DUMP BOXES
There was brief discussion regarding the need for establishment of dump box AT HUXLEY &
sites in Huxley and Wimborne areas, and possible locations for these boxes WIMBORAE?
After lengthy discussion Mr Ferguson moved this matter be tabled until such
time as the councillors for Divisions 4 6 and 7 obtain further information and J11
comments from their ratepayers as to whether boxes should be established in their
areas v�
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Mr Jim Keith Sales Supervisor for Allied Chemicals entered the meeting CALCIUM CHLORIDE
at this time to discuss calcium chloride as a dust control on M D roads DUST CONTROL
He noted that calcium chloride retards evaporation and keeps the moisture
in the roads The road should be graded and crowned to provide good drainage,
have a good cover of gravel and perhaps the road should be watered down prior
to the application if the weather is hot and dry
There was discussion as to whether calcium chloride will make the road slippery
in wet weather how widely it has been used as a dust control measure
where it has been used in Alberta, and various other items
Mr Keith noted the treatment is good only for one year, And would be good
in a slower traffic area
He also recommended the travelled portion of the road only be treated
After further discussion Mr Keith was thanked for coming and he left the
meeting
AMA DIRECTIONAL
Alberta Motor Association have written requesting information from the M D SIGNS
as to where directional picket signs should be located in the M D to assist
travellers in this area Mr Ferguson moved that Mr Jeffery and Mr Friesen 1
advise AMA of various locations where the signs may be regL.ired and supply
them with a map of the M D
Carried
Alberta Bridge Branch advise they will be undertaking repairs on tT e BRIDGE REPAIRS
bridge WSW 20- 30 -25 -4 - Bridge File 2236 which was damaged by a motor WSW 20 -30 -25
vehicle recently i^
Mr Bauer moved to accept and file as information
Carried
Mr Jeffery reported that Rangeland Oil Company have accepted the offer SETTLEMENT WITH
from the M D to contribute $2000 00 towards the costs of the clean up RANGELAND OIL CO
required after the oil pipeline was ruptured by the M D motor grader RUPTURED OIL LINE
After discussion of this matter, Mr Ferguson moved to accept and file
this report
Carried
The meeting then ad3ourned for dinner between 12 00 Noon and 1 00 P M Vn DINNER
The policy regarding requirements to be followed when people are spreading POLICY RE-
oil on M D roads was then reviewed and after dixussion Mr Poole moved that SPREADING OIL
the policy be amended to include the requirement that anyone applying oil to ON M D ROADS
an M D road must post signs indicating the presence of fresh oil on the roads
Carried
Alberta Environment have forwarded a letter which states the Wimborne sewer WIMBORNE
project is eligible for the Alberta Municipal Water Supply & Sewage Treatment SEWER
Grant of $107,640 00, and the project could receive a Community Services Program DEBENTURE
Grant of up to $54,900 00 Total project costs will be $188,700 00
Mr Jeffery also reviewed the by -law authorizing the debenture for this project BY -LAW 905
and noted that this by -law authorizes borrowing $26,160 00 and charging a frontage
tax of $1 18 per front foot A
After discussion of this matter, Mr Bauer moved first reading to by -law 905, this
being a by -law to authorize the M D to incur an indebtedness for construction of h
the Wimborne sewer pro_7ect
Carried Unanimously
Mr Berdahl moved that Mr Cunningham be authorized to proceed with ordering
supplies and materials for the Wimborne Sewer Project at this time
Carried
Alberta Environment also wish to know if the M D will be considering any
sewer and or water projects for the 1980181 year and the 1981182 fiscal year
Mr Ferguson moved that Alberta Environment be advised the Wimborne project
will be undertaken in the 1980181 year, and also a project
to provide water for Ruarkville, Grantville and the Prairie Bible Insitutute
may become necessary in the next year or two
Carried ALTA
OTHER
DEBENTURE PROJECT,
POWER LINE
Alberta Power Ltd have forwarded plans for power line extensions to EXTENSIONS
SE 11- 34 -26 -4 and to LSD 12 in 24- 33 -25 -4 After review of same, Mr Poole moved
approval of the plans as submitted, subject to Alberta Power Ltd , being responsible
for moving any lines located on M D road allowance at their own expense should
this be required by the M D for any reason
Carried C & E SILTALA
A backsloping agreement has been arranged witk Charles & Edward Siltala �. E,' SE 29 -32 -23
on EJ� of SE 29- 32 -23 -4 and Mr Jeffery reviewed terms for same BACKSLOPING
COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26th, 1980
Mr Berdahl moved approval of the agreement as arranged
Carried
ME
Alberta Environment sent a copy of a letter addressed to F J Wittstock WITTSTOCK
of Acme concerning a proposed drainage project on SW 1- 30 -26 -4 to the M D SW 1- 30 -26 -4
for information After review of the matter, Mr Ferguson moved this DRAINAGE PROJECT
matter be referred to the Road Committee for investigation and a report
back to Council U
Carried
Mr Jeffery reviewed with council the existing prices charged for GRAVEL PRICES
gravel at the pits and at stock pile locations He also noted
that Linden Contractors sell gravel at their pit for $2 85 and Ron
Toews sells gravel from his pit at $3 50 per year
After lengthy discussion Mr Poole moved that the M D sell crushed /1
gravel to its ratepayers as provided in the existing policy regarding
sales, at a common price of $3 50 per cubic yard at any pit location
and a common price of $6 00 per cubic yard at any stock pile location
Carried
Mr Ferguson and Mr Berdahl - opposed
Mr Brown, Mr Poole Mr Bauer and Mr Campbell - in favour
Recorded motion requested
Mr Jeffery then reviewed price for pit run gravel and Mr Brown moved ✓`
that the M D sell pit run gravel from any of its pits at a price of
$1 00 per cubic yard
Carried
The loading charge for pit run gravel (50fi per cubic yard) was discussed ✓�
and no change was mace
GRAVEL TRUCK
Mr Jeffery advised Council about the accident involving two gravel trucks ACCIDENT
Mr Ken Buchart ran into the back end of the gravel truck driven by Mr
Glen Enzie Mr Enzie was stopped at a yield sign anc'. Mr Buchart
came over a slight rise, didn't see Mr Enzie's vehicle because of the dust
and ran into him Mr Buchart's employment was terminated, the accident
reported to the R C M P , and to our insurance company The one truck
was damaged quite extensively and may require a new motor If a new motor
is required the truck may be written off, if not it will be repaired and this
will take at least 4 to 6 months
ADHESIVE FACING
FOR
Mr Brown noted that there is a new high intensity adhesive facing available TRAFFIC
for re- facing traffic signs and Mr Friesen noted if he could use this tune of SIGNS
material he can re -face a sign riaht on the post Mr Ferauson moved that
Mr Friesen be aiven authoritu to tru this tune of material on a trial basis
Carried
Mr Brown also noted that there has been a problem with the new Dodae trucks
boiling and if several alternatives suggested to solve the problem do not
work includina the need for a shroud or a laraer fan it mau reauire installation
of a larger radiator SHOP &
Mr Jeffery reviewed the Shop & Foremen Committee meeting minutes of May 22nd, FOREMEN COMM
and reviewed recommendations regarding the 4 recent accidents and demotions or MEETING
loss of safety awards MINUTES
Mr Jeffery also reported that Norman Soder had an accident today backing into
another vehicle when backing out from the curb on main street in Three Hills ACCIDENT
The damage to the other vehicle probably did not exceed $350 00 so the R C M P NORMAN SODER
were not involved There was no damage to Mr Soder's truck
After discussion of this matter Mr Poole moved this matter be tabled and reviewed
again at the next meeting of Council
Carried FLAG PERSONS
The Shop & Foremen Committee have recommended the M D hire two flag persons FOP CRACK
for the crackfilling crew After lengthy discussion of this recommendations FILLING
and possible solutions to the problem of people driving too fast past the crew, CREW
Mr Ferguson moved Mr Jeffery contact the R C M P to see if they can charge
people for speeding when signs are up indicating a road crew is at work, and
a speed limit is posted
Carried
Mr Jeffery advised Council after speaking to the R C M P about this matter
that these types of signs are only advisory and cannot be enforced
After further discussion it was agreed that this matter be tabled and discussed
again at a later meeting and also the possibility of submitting a resolution to
the Fall Convention requesting change in provincial legislation to allow the
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R C M P to lay charges be considered
ITEMS
Mr Ferguson noted he had been advised the Cat loader is not working well
and it has transmission problems
There was also discussion about the problems experienced with the D6 cat
Mr Ferguson moved that Mr Jeffery contact the firm of Brownlee, . Fryett
to ascertain what changes might be required to provincial legislation to
allow the R C M P to lay charges for speeding past a road crew when
proper signs are posted
Carried
Mr Berdahl moved to accept the Shop &
Foremen Committee Meeting minutes
Carried
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Mr Jeffery reported that Mr Paquette
is planning on taking early retirement
PAQUETTE
in March of 1981 but this depends on
the state of his wife's health at that
POSSIBLE o
DATE FOR
time
Mr Bauer moved to accept the report as
information and this matter be discussed
again at a later date
Carried
ALTA 75
Mr Jeffery noted he had regeived a request
from Gail Tainsh on behalf of the
GRANTS
1970 Three Hills High School Graduation
Class They would like to purchase commemorative
pins for their reunion from the Alberta
75th grant monies allotted to them
After discussion Mr Ferguson moved that
od s with
cos ;s would be�cceptable expenditure
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for any group allotted fun s or a re- union,
home - coming day, or other similar
activity
Carried
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The Allingham Ladies Club have requested permission to change their allotted funds
as they wish to purchase chairs for the Allingham Hall or repair the steps to the tai
hall After discussion of this request Mr Bauer moved that the Allingham Ladies
Club be authorized to spend a portion of their Alberta 75th grant monies for
the purchase of chairs or repair of the steps to the hall
Carried 1980 FIRE
The 1980 Fire Chiefs Convention is scheduled for Stettler on June 15th CHIEF
16 and 17 The membership fees of $30 00 are now due Mr Ferguson CONVENTION
Mr Campbell and Mr Litz were authorized to attend the convention
Mr Brown moved that the membership fees in the association be paid
Carried
RELAX SET BACKS
Canadian Western Natural Gas have requested permission from the M D to make FOR C W N G
a permanent tank installation on 10 of 4- 29 -22 -4 within 50 feet of the, road TANK ON 10 of
diversion After discussion of this request Mr Bggabhg@ob ?d that permission 4- 29 -22 -4
be given to C W N G to install the tank: 50 feet from /the existinc, road diversion �
Carried
Mr Jeffery reported that the road damage to the road west of 26- 28 -21 -4 is the ROAD DAMAGE
respcnsib.ility of Pan Canadian Company, who have taken over W of 26- 28 -21 -4
the well drilled in that area The road damage occured when the well was .• i6
drilled, and to date has not been repaired
BERRETH
Mr Jeffery also reported that Ivan Berreth was hired to pull a packer with INCREASE IN
his Versatile 4 wheel drive tractor on the Pope Lease Road Project The government RATE FOR
rate including operator and fuel is $29 85 However Mr Berreth will not continue USE OF
with the job unless he is paid $30 00 an hour plus half of the fuel costs TRACTOR
After discussion of this request Mr Paquette was asked to obtain a price
for renting a tractor from a machinery dealer for comparison C.__l �
It was noted this price would not include an operator or fuel
This matter will be discussed later today
OVERLOADED
Mr Jeffery reported that Alberta Highway Patrol had stopped a trucker TRUCK ON SR
Goulet Trucking on SR 841 When he was stopped the truck was empty However 841
tare slips in his vehicle indicated the truck had been overloaded on several trips I/N
and the road had been damaged
After discussion of this matter and noting it would be difficult to prove
the damage was in fact caused bu this particular truck as he was not overloaded
when stopped Mr Berdahl moved to accept the report as information
Carried ROAD
Mr Jeffery read a letter from Alberta Transportation reaardina the work undertaken REPAIRS
on SR 841 at the railway crossing over the Rosebud Creek This work was done by SR 841
Alberta Transportation C N R and the M D of Kneehill AT ROSEBUD
Mr Poole moved to accept and file the letter as information CREEK
Carried � /��
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Mr Paquette entered the meeting at this time
Applications for work from Russ Jewell, Brian Smith, Wat7ne Nelson, RL7an Rear, Barrie
Vickert7 Dan Campbell were reviewed and Mr Poole moved these be referred to U`
Mr Paquette
Carried
Mr Paquette reported that the results of the Benkleman Bean test on
the Three Hills East road have not been processed yet, but it appears
that the road is not in very good shape and the first 5 miles will Mquire
ripping and packing before any surfacing is applied
After discussion Mr Ferguson moved that if the. first section of the
Three Hills East road is not suitable for surfacing, five miles
of this road receive the cold mix application starting at a point 4 miles
east of Highway #21
Carried
It was agreed that compaction tests be taken on this portion of the road, and
it be compacted to a good standard as necessary using crushed gravel
Perhaps this gravel could be purchased from the government pile at the. Garsor
Pi t
After further discussion of the request from Mr Berreth for an increased
rate for hiring his Versatile Tractor Mr Campbell moved Mr Berreth be paid
the sum of $30 00 per hour and one -half of the fuel used while pulling packers
on the Pope Lease Road
Carried
Mr Paquette also noted Shaw G M C have a new gas truck in stock for a price
of $31,500 00 and there is a Louisville 9000 Truck available for $48,400 00
This is a cab and chassis only
After discussion Mr Poole moved the M D purchase a gas truck for an approximate
price of $31 500 00 to replace the one damaged in the recent accident
Carried
Mr Berdahl moved that Mr Paquette and Mr Ferguson be appointed to purchase
a replacement gravel truck as outlined in the previous motion as soon as possible
Carried Ir �r°
Mr Brown reported that Mr Carl Marr of Linden wishes to build a house on �,ep °� C6400'
LSD 5 -in 24- 30 -26 -4 and will require a road in to the property Mr Brown moved
after discussion that Mr Paquette and the Road Committee investigate this
request and come up with an estimate of costs to construct a road into this
property, and Mr Marr be advised of the costs for same
Carried
Mr Ferguson noted Mr C W Thomas reported to him the gravel trucks had
gravel falling off the top and his windshield was broken V)
He was also asked if the M D receives any money from seismic companies
as compensation for drilling in M D ditches
Mr. Ferguson was requested to advise Mr Thomas the M D accepted no liability
for his broken windshield, and to advise Mr Vasseur that the M D does not
receive money from seismic companies for drilling on M D road allowances
Mr Berdahl reported that the official opening of the addition to the Drumheller VN
Health Unit Office is scheduled for June 23rd 1980 at 2 00 P M This is
unfortunately a council meeting day Mr Brown moved that councillors attend
the official opening
Carried ,Qi
Mr Berdahl reported he had been contacted by Mrs Louise Feltham, Reeve of the °
M D of Rockyview and Mrs Feltham asked if the M D would agree to attend a meeting
of the four rural municipalities in the C R P C , and a person from the Provincial R°t_v'j
Planning Board would be asked to attend this meeting to discuss the new Preliminary e�Y voc?
Regional Plan Mr Campbell moved that the M D advise Mrs Feltham council would m�S
be agreeable to attending such a meeting, when planned Fv�
Carried
Mr Berdahl reported that the gravel crew had stopped work twice in one day recently
and it was agreed this matter be discussed with Mr Rempel
There was further discussion about the minutes of the May 20th meeting and the
proposed 1980 road program and Mr Ferguson moved approval of the minutes subject to V1
the addition of the following items:
LIGHT COAT SURFACING
CY) SR 837 -
SEALING
6) SR 837
3 miles
5 miles 11-3
CARRIED
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Mr Campbell moved that Engineeri.nc Canada be hired to provide
preliminary engineering work for the following road projects.
1 South boundary Road - South of Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 in 29 -26 -4 6 miles
2 Mobil Oil - West of 25 & 36 and south of 36 in 33 -26 -4 3 miles
Carried
Mr Browm moved that Linden Contractors be instructed to undertake crushing
at the McNair Pit when crushing is completed at the Schmautz Pit
Carried
The request from the Drumheller Curling Club for funding fc•r a new
curling rink and community center was discussed and Mr Bauer 'A
moved that no financial support for this venture be provided by the M D
Carried
Alberta Transportation have advised that purchase of a van for
of the elderly and handicapped people by the Eltrohills Group would be
an acceptable expenditure for the $2 00 per capita Public Transportation Operating
Assistance Grant ,n
After discussion of this matter Mr Brown moved that the M D would make
this $2 00 per capita grant available to the Eltrohills Group on condition that
there would be no liability on the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 for
maintenance and or operation of the said van or service
Carried
There was further discussion about the new equalized assessment figures
for 1980, and Mr Brown noted that our actual assessment is up $314,467 00
this year There was also discussion about the 1980 recreation grants and the
Alberta 75th Grants
Mr Ferguson moved that this meeting do now adjourn
Carried
Time of Adjournment- 6 47 P M
Reeve M cip2 Ap n.is rator