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AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25th 1980
1 Approval of minutes August 7th and 11th, 1980
2 Appointments
9 30 A M - Linden Fire Department
1 00 P M - Debra Bishop - C R P C See Item 18
2.00 P M - Carol Meier - C R P C re. Land Use By -law See Item 24
3 Report re. Alta. Housing Incentive Program
4 Report re- Acme Library Board = requested appointment
5 Meeting with Representative of Linden Fire Department
6 Letter from Premier Lougheed re- meeting - October 6th and 7th
7 Alta Rural Mun Administrators meeting - permission for J C J to attend
8 Retirement Party for W D Isbister - Deputy Minister Mun Affairs
9 Official Opening - Three Hills Town Office
10 Notice of Motion - re Establishment of Insurance Loss Pool AAMD & C
11 Circular from AAMD & C re. deceased and retired councillors and administrators
12 Request from Kneehill Historical Society for donation
13 Request from QCTV Ltd , for permission to use A G T site for tower, etc
14. Report re- Airport Commission -
15 By -law re Employee Benefit Plan
16 Report re Three Hills Airport subdivision
17 Correspondence re Proposed Prel Reg Plan - Wheatland & Rockyview - etc
18 Subdivision - SW 19- 29 -25 -4
19 Subdivision - NE 25- 29 -23 -4
20 Application to amend Prel Reg Plan - City of Calgary
21 Request from H K Toews - consider reduction in price of Pt NW 19- 30 -25 -4
22 1980 Nat. Building Code of Canada
23 Building Permits issued
24 Land Use By -law
25 Alta Power Ltd - power line extension Trochu Water Well
26 Letter from Alta Safety Council - Rural Rescue Service
27 Authorization for Earl Paget to cut hay
28 Set date for Parks Committee meeting
29 Minutes - Ag Service Board meeting - Aug 18/80
30 Letter from Alta Environment - re Pesticide Container Clean Up Project
31 Permission to remove yield sign - SW 14- 29 -26 -4
32 Report from Road Committee - August 13/80
33 Letter from EBA Engineering Ltd
34 ERCB Publication - Map available
35 Letter from Alta. Environment - groundwater - gravel pits
36 Interest charged by Shaw G M C - re 0 Holt accident
37 Report re Costs for work by County Red Deer
38 Backsloping/ Burrow Pit Agreements - R Becker - 25- 33 -26 -4
- C Robertson - 11- 31 -24 -4
39 Request from Jim Brietzke - re gravel stock pile rental
40 Report re- replacement tools for mechanics
41 Work applications
42 Foremen's meeting
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COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25th, 1980
A regular meeting of Council of the M D of Kneehill #48 was held in the Municipal
Office on Monday, August 25th, 1980 commencing at 9.00 A M
Those present were
G A
Berdahl
Division
1
C W
Poole
Division
PRESENT
2
R W
Brown
Division
3
A W
Bauer
Division
4
T A
Ferguson
Division
5
R G
Campbell
Division
7
J C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator
Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Administrator was present and recorded the minutes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr Poole moved approval of the minutes of Council meeting of August 7th and
August 11th, 1980
Carried
ALTA
Mr Jeffery reported that the recently announced Alberta Municipal Housing
Program would only be applicable to hamlet areas and the M D could
not qualify for assistance under the program until more than 26
houses were constructed in any one hamlet
After brief discussion Mr Ferguson moved to accept the report as information
Carried
HOUSING
INCENTIVE I
PROGRAM
ACME LIBRARY BD
Mr Jeffery reported that Alberta Municipal Affairs advise the M D APPOINTMENTS
M D has no right or authority to appoint members to a board set up
by another municipality unless the M D enters into an agreement
with the other municipality and passes the necessary by -law
Therefore the M D could not appoint members to the Acme Municipal
Library Board
After brief discussion Mr Poole moved that the Village of Acme
be advised that the M D cannot appoint two members to the Village Municipal
library board
Carried
Premier Peter Lougheed has forwarded a letter advising that the Cabinet
will be holding meetings in Central Alberta on October 6th and 7th,
and a definite time and place for a meeting with the M D council will
be set shortly
Mr Berdahl moved that this letter be accepted as information and
council members keep October 6th and 7th open if possible to attend
this meeting with the Cabinet members
Carried
The Alberta Rural Municipal Administrator's Association meeting is
scheduled for Red Deer on September 25th and 26th Mr Campbell
moved that Mr Jeffery be authorized to attend this meeting, if he
so wishes
Carried
An invitation to attend a retirement party on October 3rd in honour
of W D Isbister's retirement as Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs
has been received, and those who wish to attend are to reply by
September 19th
Mr Jeffery noted that there is a meeting scheduled at the Town Office
to discuss the proposed Red Deer River Water Project and Mr Bauer
and Mr Ferguson have been requested to attend
MEETING WITH
ALTA CABINET
ALTA RURAL
ADMINISTRATORS
MEETING
RETIREMENT PARTY
FOR W D
ISBISTER
There was brief discussion regarding various items concerning Seed Plants
and Mr Poole reported that the KIBA seed plant board has increased
their employees' wages to avoid losing a good man and are also looking
into the possibility of an employee benefit plan The Board has
received an offer of $10,000 00 for the old plant and have agreed to
accept it The new plant will likely be paid for by the end of this
year
Mr Bauer moved to accept the report given by Mr Poole
Carried
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RED DEER RIVER
WATER PROJECT
SEED PLANT
REPORT
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The Town of Three Hills invites the Council to attend the official TOWN OF THREE
opening of their new town office on September 5th HILLS OPENING
Mr Brown moved that Mr Bauer attend this opening to bring greetings NEW OFFICE
on behalf of the M D , and other council members attend if possible
Carried
JUBILEE INS
AAMD & C have forwarded a notice of motion regarding the possible establishment LOSS
of a loss pool from net earning of Jubilee Insurance rather than POOL
declaring dividends for the members from these dividends
This matter will be discussed at the Fall Convention and the notice of
motion is to give members the required notice regarding this resolution
Mr Berdahl moved to accept and file as information
Carried
CIRCULAR FROM
AAMD & C request advice regarding councillors and officials (past and present) AAMD & C
who passed away during the past year After discussion Mr Campbell noted RE DEC
that Mr Aubrey Hogg died in the past year or so and was a councillor COUNCILLORS OR
for the former M D of Ghost Pine This information is to be sent to the OFFICIALS
Association
It was also noted that Mr A W Bauer should receive his 10 year pin at the
convention this year, it having been missed last year
It was also agreed the Association be advised that Mr C W Poole will be
retiring this year
Allen Duer, Fire Chief for the Village of Linden was to attend the meeting
today regarding the possibility of obtaining pagers for the Linden Fire
Department but as he did not come, it was agreed that this matter
be tabled until such time as Mr Duer requests a further meeting with
Council
It was noted that Mr Reg Campbell has been appointed as Vice President
of the Alberta Provincial Fire Chiefs' Association and Mr T A Ferguson
has been appointed a director of that association
Mr Bauer and Mr Ferguson left the meeting at this time to meet with
the Town of Three Hills regarding the Red Deer River Water Project
QCTV Ltd of Edmonton request permission from Council to use an A G T
site in Pt NE 26- 28 -20 -4 to install an antenna and locate a small
Atco Trailer on the site This is required to facilitate installation
of cable T V in to the City of Drumheller The trailer will be located
at least 134 feet from the edge of the property After discussion Mr
Berdahl moved that the M D would have no objection to the use of this
site by QCTV Ltd , for the above noted purposes on condition that the
trailer is located at least 134 feet from the edge of the property
Carried
LINDEN
FIRE DEPT
1
QC TV
PERMISSION TO
USE A G T SITE
RE
CABLE T V
Mr Jeffery reported that the Three Hills Airport Commission must be THREE HILLS AIR
composed of only elected officials Non - elected persons can act as an PORT COMM
advisory board to the Commission but cannot vote on any matters
After discussion Mr Poole moved to accept the
matter has been reviewed by the elected members
a new by -law be prepared to properly set up the
only elected officials
It was generally agreed that this be done after
held
report and after this
on the Airport Commission
Airport Commission with
Carried
the Fall Elections are
The City of Calgary has requested an amendment to the Pre] Regional Plan
to change density of certain lands within the City of Calgary Mr Poole
moved that the M D voice no objection to the proposed amendment
Carried
Alberta Labour advise that on January 1st, 1981 the 1980 National Building
Code of Canada will be declared in force in Alberta A loose leaf version
of the Code is available at a cost of $7 50 Mr Campbell moved that the
M D purchase one copy of the 1980 National Building Code of Canada for use
in the office
Building permits issued were reviewed as follows
Frank Huxley - NW 11- 31 -22 -4 - two car garage
Carried
AMEND PREL
REG PLAN
NATIONAL
BUILDING CODE
BUILDING
PERMITS
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Old Mill Farm Ltd - SW 13- 32 -26 -4 Workshop
Bob Elliott - SE 14- 29 -24 -4 - grain bin
Harry Peters - Pt NE 19-29 -25 -4 - building for vehicle storage
Donald Boles - SE 26- 32 -24 -4 - 2nd residence farm help
Robert Park - SW 17- 32 -24 -4 - hog barn
Mr Berdahl moved approval of the permits so issued
Carried
ALBERTA POWER
Alberta Power Ltd have submitted plans for a power line extension to LINE EXTENSION
serve the new Trochu Water loll - at NW 4- 34 -23 -4 A ;ter review of NW 4 -34 -23
the plans Mr Campbell moved approval of the line extension as per plans
submitted
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Carried
Mr Jeffery reported that the permission was given
to cut the hay on the Berreth Stock Pile site this
After discussion of this matter Mr Poole moved ap
and further moved that in future tenders be called
M D lands about the month of May or early June
to Earl Paget of Swalwel
year
Droval of the report
for cutting hay on any
Carried
Alberta Environment have written expressing thanks for assistance from
the MD Ag Service Board with the 1980 Pesticide Container Clean Up
Pilot Program They advise the program will shut down August 25th,
and request this fact be advertised in the local paper
After discussion of various problems which arose with this program -
such as drainage from the pesticide container sites, Mr Berdahl moved
to accept the report as information and to put the notice about
shutting down the program in one issue of the Capital
Carried
CUTTING HAY AT
BERRETH STOCK
PILE I
PESTICIDE
CONTAINER
COLLECTION
PROGRAM
REMOVAL OF YIELD
Trev Friesen has requested permission to remove a yield sign at SW 14- 29 -26 -4 SIGN
and after discussion Mr Berdahl moved this matter be referred to SW 14-
Mr Brown, Councillor for that area and he be given authority 29 -26 -4
to have the sign removed if he so wishes
Carried
It was also requested that the loose gravel sign at the Beveridge
Lake Stock Pile site be moved back in order to give on- coming traffic
more warning
Mr Jeffery reviewed comments from the Road Committee about various
projects inspected on August 13th, and it was noted that an agreement
had been arranged with the Huxley Hutterites to pick rocks on the
Hutterite Road Project for the sum of $103 00 This money will be
paid to them along with compensation due to them for crop loss, etc
Mr Poole moved to accept the report given by the Road Committee
Carried
Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board have a book available at
a cost of $50 00 which shows estimates of all oil and gas reserves in
the Province along with a map showing the various oil and gas fields and
i� oil sand deposits After discussion Mr Campbell moved that the M D
purchase one book for use in the office
Carried
The following backsloping- borrow pit agreements have been arranged
Rudolph Becker - West of W2 25- 33 -26 -4 - Fence REmoval only - $700 00
Mr Clara Robertson - NW 11- 31 -24 -4 - borrow pit, crop damage and general
estimated $435 00
Mr Berdahl moved approval of the agreements as arranged
Carried
One item discussed at the Foremen's meeting on August 21st was then
reviewed The possibility of the Division 1 and 2 motor grader men
exchanging divisions was discussed as Brian Sowerby lives in Division 1
and looks after Division 2 There was brief discussion about this
matter and it was noted that this had not been discussed with the grader
men involved, it merely being an idea from the Foremen's-meeting, it was
ROAD COMMITTEE
REPORT
OIL & GAS RESERVE
BOOK
BACKSLOPING
BORROW PIT
AGREEMENTS
damages
ITEM FROM
FORMEM'S MEETING
RE DIV 1 & 2
GRADER
OPERATORS
COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25th, 1980
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agreed this matter be followed up by the two councillors involved
if they so wish
Applications for work from Michael John Lacey, Jim Milne,Barry APPLICATIONS FOR
Donaldson, and Dawn Unger were reviewed and Mr Poole moved these WORK
be referred to Mr Paquette
Carried
CHANGE OF NAME
Plains Western Gas & Electric Co Ltd have changed their name PLAINS WESTER
to ICG Utilities (Plains Western ) Ltd
After brief discussion Mr Campbell moved to accept and file as information
Carried
Mr Jeffery noted that as the new general assessment will not be PERMISSION TO USE
ready for use in 1981 a board order from Alberta Municipal Affairs 1980 ASSESSMENT
should be obtained to make use of the 1980 assessment for taxation IN 1981
purposes in 1981
Mr Poole moved that the M D request permission from Alberta Municipal i
Affairs to use the 1980 assessment roll for assessment and taxation
purposes in 1981
Carried
McVean Advertising Agency Ltd , of Calgary have written advising ELECTION CAMPAIGNS
VW they will conduct an election campaign for any councillor requesting
their assistance
Mr Poole moved to accept and file
Carried
Andex Oil Ltd of Three Hills are locating a well on LSD 6- 9- 30 -24 -4 ROAD APPROACH
and request permission for a road approach on to the forced east -west FROM LSD 6-9-30 -
gravel road immediately to the north of this site After review 24
of this request and noting the site is immediately adjacent to the
hamlet of Swalwell, Mr Poole moved approval for a road approach
at this location subject to compliance with M D regulations and
installation of at least a 15'' diameter culvert
Carried
Councillor Bauer and Ferguson returned to the meeting at this time RED DEER
and noted that Councillor Reinch from the Town of Three Hills,Administrator RIVER
Thompson and the engineers wish to discuss the Red Deer River Project PROJECT
with Council They entered the meeting at this time - 11 10 A M ,
and Mr Verner Fifner, from Underwood McLellan,reviewed the plans
arranged to date for this project Mr Fifner reviewed the proposed
pipe line route from the River in to the Town of Three Hills and noted
that there will be two easements required - one for a permanent easement
40 feet wide and one for an additional 20 feet on a temporary basis to
accomodate construction of the line The treatment plant will be located
immediately to the south of the present M D shop There was discussion
about proposed road crossings and Mr Fifner noted that the road crossings
would be made at right angles to the road on gravel oiled or paved roads,
but perhaps would be asking for permission to cross undeveloped or dirt roads
on an angle The Town would be willing to enter into any necessary
agreement about lowering the lines for road construction in future
There was discussion about crossing an undeveloped portion of SR 836 and
it was generally agreed that this crossing would have to be made at right
angles to the road as it likely will be developed some time in future
Mr Reinch noted that the line from the river will be a 16'' line, the M D 's
share of the project is estimated around $2,000,000 00 and he also noted
that Prairie Bible Institute are co- operating fully with the town with
regard to their share of the project
The men were thanked for coming and they then left
REQUEST FOR
Mr Jeffery noted that Mrs Muriel Park on behalf of the Kneehill Historical DONATION
Society has requested the M D make a donation towards their new museum KNEEHILL
After discussion of this request, Mr Poole moved that the M D not make HISTORICAL
a donation towards this project MUSEUM
Carried
The meeting then adjourned for dinner between 12.00 Noon and 1.00 p m
Ms Debra Bishop and Wendy from C R P C entered the meeting at this time
The application from Leslie Kinch of Acme for a 40 acre subdivision SUBDIVISION
SW 19- 29 -25 -4
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was reviewed and Ms Bishop noted that the Village of Acme wishes
to purchase a 40 acre parcel from Mr Kinch for an industrial subdivision
and Alberta Housing is involved in the finances for the project
The land is proposed for annexation to the Village of Acme and
• they would like the subdivision approved in anticipation of the
annexation of the land in to the village
After discussion and noting approval of the subdivision would
require relaxation of the M D by -law regarding density per
quarter section Mr Ferguson moved that the M D recommend approval
for this subdivision subject to normal conditions, deferral of public
reserve and further that the necessary relaxation of the M D by -law
be requested
Carried
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A subdivision for an isolation of existing farmstead on NE 25- 29 -23 -4
was then reviewed and Mr Berdahl moved the M D recommend approval for
the subdivision subject to normal conditions, and further that one
of the existing residences be removed from the proposed subdivision
Carried
Mr Jeffery reported that the Town of Three Hills has had a right
of way easement registered this year for airport purposes
and therefore the condition imposed by Council with regard to
having the airport property surveyed in order to complete the
subdivision for boundary adjustments is not required
This subdivision application was discussed at the last meeting
of Council
Mr Ferguson moved to accept the report as information and to
delete the requirement from the recommendation of the M D concerning
the subdivision for SW 33- 31 -23 -4
Carried
Ms Bishop advised Council that she will no longer be working on
M D subdivisions due to a staff change at the Commission and
Wendy will now be the one to contact in their office with regard to
subdivision applications
Debra and Wendy then left the meeting
The Municipal Inspectors in their 1980 inspection report had requested
the M D pass a by -law to authorize payment of 50 %of employee benefits
and Mr Jeffery reviewed the drafted by -law for this purpose
After discussion Mr Bauer moved first reading to by -law 912 this
being a by -law to authorize payment of 50% employee benefits with the
exception of dental plan premiums and to pay 100% of accident insurance
benefits for hours of work coverage for councillors,administrator and
assistant administrator
Carried
Mr Poole moved second reading to this by -law
Carried
Mr Ferguson moved that third reading be given to this by -law at this time
Carried Unanimously
Mr Berdahl moved third reading to by -law 912
Carried
Mr Jeffery then reviewed correspondence which has been received from
the M D of Rockyview and the County of Wheatland with regard to
their objections to the Proposed Preliminary Regional Plan It was
noted that the Planning Board in Edmonton has not yet heard the appeal
of the M D of Rockyview against the decision of the Commission not to
allow the amendment to the plan for industrial parks in rural areas, and
information received to date indicates that the commission will be
voting on the adoption of the new preliminary plan on September 12th
The hearing for Rockyview will not be held until sometime in October
SUBDIVISION
NE 25- 29 -23 -4
SUBDIVISION
FIR AIRPORT
SW 33-31 -23-4
BY -LAW TO
AUTHORIZE
PAYMENT OF
PART OF EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
BY -LAW #912
PREL REG PLAN
ADOPTION
& OPPOSITION
TO SAME
The County of Wheatland passed a motion as follows-
the County of Wheatland is opposed to the Calgary Regional Plan 25 July
1980, as worded in regards to density, parcel size, restricted land
use districts and general provisions for rural highway commercial rural industrial
and the overly restrictive nature of the plan in general for the rural areas
They request the support of the other rural areas in rejection of the Proposed
Plan
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After lengthy discussion of this matter Mr Ferguson moved that the M D M D OPPOSED
support the other rural areas in their opposition to the adoption of the ADOPTION OF
Proposed Preliminary Regina] Plan July 25th, 1980 PREL REG
MOTION DEFEATED PLAN
Vote - in favour - G A Berdahl, A W Bauer, T A Ferguson
- opposed - R Campbell, C W Poole and R W Brown
AS THIS WAS A TIE VOTE THE MOTION WAS DEFEATED
After further discussion Mr Poole moved that this matter be tabled and
discussed again at the next meeting of Council at which time the councillors
will know the purpose of the meeting called by the M D of Rockyview for
August 27th at Strathmore
Carried
Mrs Carol Meier from C R P C entered the meet at this time - 2 00 P M BY -LAW 913
and reviewed with Council the revised draft for the M D land use by -law LAND USE BY
Various items in the by -law were reviewed and discussed and Mr Poole moved LAW
first reading to this by -law Number 913,
Carried
Mr Brown moved that the Notice of Public Hearing be advertised in at least
two issues of the local paper and the public hearing be set for
November 3rd, 1980 commencing at 9 00 A M
Carried
Mr Berdahl moved that the procedure to be followed at the public hearing
be changed so that oral presentations not be restricted to five minutes
but the length of time be subject to the discretion of the Chairman
ofthe hearing, bearing in mind the number of presentations to be made to the
Board
Carried
Mr Paquette entered the meeting at this time Mrs Meier left the meeting at this time
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The final report on the evaluation of the Schmautz Gravel Pit was received SCHMAUTZ GRAVEL PIT
and briefly reviewed The total account from EBA Engineering is $5417 35
plus an additional estimated cost of $1500 00 for the final completion of
the report
Mr Jeffery reported he and Mr Bauer had met with Mr Schmautz and he
was not willing to enter into a renewal of the existing gravel lease with
the M D He stated he is trying to sell the land and if it is not sold
he may then be interested in a new lease, but the royalty will be considerably
higher and other terms for the lease will be much more restrictive
Alberta Environment have written stating that if there are no water wells
within a mile of any gravel pit from which the M D wish to remove gravel
below water level, their department would have no objection
Mr Paquette noted that the gravel at the Vetter Pit is quite sandy and
there is not a great quantity there Mr Bauer noted that the M D must
locate an alternate source of gravel to supply Divisions 4 and 6
After lengthy discussion of the pros and cons of purchasing this property
and review of the report from EBA it was generally agreed that councillors
should meet at the pit with a representative from EBA to review the report
and review again the possibility of entering into an agreement to purchase
the land from Mr Schmautz
The meeting with EBA was set for Thursday, August 28th, 1980 at 9 00 A M
at the pit
Mr Bauer moved to accept the letter from Alberta Environment regarding
removal of gravel below ground water level as information CARRIED
AW Jean Wilkinson left the meeting at this time and
balance of the minutes J C Jeffery recorded
A date for holding a Parks Committee meeting was discussed and Mr
Berdahl moved that a meeting of the Parks Committee be held on the
next rainy day
Carried
There were then discussions about where the Main Crew should moved
next and Mr. Campbell moved that the main crew move to the Empey Webb
Road - Items # 5 & 6 in the Road Program - North 2 miles - West of 29 & 32
DATE FOR
PARKS COMM
MEETING
NEXT MOVE FOR
MAIN CREW
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and South 2 miles - West of 17 and 20 in 30 -24 -4
Carried
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Shaw G M C have charged interest on our account with them for repairs
made to the truck damaged in the accident involving 0 Holt The interest
was charged as a result of the long delay in receiving payment from the
insurance company After discussion Mr Ferguson moved the matter be
referred to the Insurance Company for payment
Carried
SHAW G M C
INTEREST ON
ACCOUNT
There was discussion about nominations for hospital board members and NOMINATIONS FOR
HOSPITAL
Mr Berdahl moved that the M D call for nominations for hospital board BOARD MEMBERS
members for 4 wards for the Three Hills Hospital one for the Drumheller
Hospital and one for the Elnora Hospital
Carried
Mr Poole left the meeting at this time - 5 05 P M
Mr H K Toews has indicated he feels $600 00 for the 1 9 acres PRICE FOR LAND
19-30 -
council has offered to sell him in NW 19- 30 -25 -4 is too high PT 2 NW
NW
After discussion of the matter, Mr Ferguson moved that Mr Toews H K TOEWS
be advised Council will make no reduction in the price for the 1 9 acres
Carried
Alberta Safety Council has forwarded information about a new program
''Rural Rescue Service'' to provide rescue equipment to aid in extracation
of victims from farm related accidents, and other types of accidents
There is a grant available to provide equipment up to a value of
$12,500 00, which equipment would be owned by the Alberta Safety Council
but on permanent loan to the municipality Applications for equipment
are to be submitted prior to October 1st, 1980
Mr Bauer moved that Mr Campbell and Mr Alex Cunningham be appointed
to review the program and submit an application for the equipment
Carried'
Mr Jeffery reviewed costs incurred
on the road between Section 34 & 35
The County has submitted an account
work and $287 50 for gravel Mr
be paid in the September cheque run
by the County of Red Deer working
in 34 -23 -4 on behalf of the M D
for $3249 33 for cat and grader
Berdahl moved that these accounts
Carried
RESCUE SERVICE
GRANT
ALTA
SAFETY
COUNCIL
COSTS FOR
ROAD 34- 34 -23 -4
STOCK PILE
Mr Jim Brietzke has requested that the M D pay in advance for rental RENTALS
of the stock pile site on his land - SW 4- 32 -25 -4 Previously the rental
has been paid in the month of December for that year After discussion
Mr Bauer moved that the 1980 rental payments for all stock pile sites
be paid in December of 1980, and all annual payments for the year 1981 and future years
be paid in the month of January
Carried
Mr Jeffery reviewed a report prepared on costs for mechanics replacement
tools and after discussion Mr Ferguson moved that the M D set up a card
system for each individual mechanic recording his tools value of same,
and replacement tools purchased each year and value of these
Carried
The minutes of the Foremens' meeting held August 21st were reviewed and
items discussed as follows
Mirrors for graders - none available which would be satisfactory and
after discussion Mr Brown moved that the M D purchase signs for the
backs of all motor graders warning the traffic to stay well back
of the graders as it could back up at any time
Carried
ow Fuel Tanks - Mr Berdahl moved that the M D
for the Wimborne Shop, the 500 gallon tank no,
to Allingham and a stand for use in Division
Used Culverts - Mr Campbell moved that the M
any more, as these should be retained for use
purchase a 1000 gallon tank
N at Wimborne be moved
1 be obtained
Carried
D not sell used culverts
by the M.D.as extensions
Carried
Ten Hour Day - Mr Campbell moved that the crews revert back to a 9 hour
CARD SYSTEM FOR
MECHANIC
TOOLS
FOREMEN
MINUTES
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day effective September 2nd, 1980, and the crews start work at 7.00 A M
Carried
David Tetz, - apprentice for welder - Mr Campbell moved that Mr Tetz
be allowed to apprentice as a welder
Carried
Wood for Parks - Mr Bauer moved that the Ag Service Board gather as much
wood as possible from road allowances only, and spray for brush on as many
road allowances as possible, where it is necessary and the public works
crew be instructed to cut the wood as time permits in the winter
Carried
Air Extenders - Mr Campbell moved that the M D purchase one air extender
for $200 00 for installation in one of the gravel trucks to see if it will
improve the life of the filters on the trucks, and a report be brought back to council
at a later date
Carried
Mr Ferguson moved approval for the balance of the Foremen meeting minutes
Carried
There was brief discussion about the condition of the Pope Lease Road
and it was agreed that the gravel crew move immediately to this road
and gravel the two miles from the new pavement east
Mr Bauer noted that a culvert near Verne Kester's land (either
section 36 or 25 in 32 -24 -4) requires cleaning
There was discussion about the Alton Parker (Three Hills South)Road
project and it was noted that the M D is to bill Mr Parker for
gravel purchased, J B Ross Trucking has billed Mr Parker for
hauling the gravel, and Mr Parker is then to be paid for the
land purchased for the road widening
Mr Berdahl reported there is a slide on a road east of the Beynon
corner near DiBernardo's land (Section 13- 28 -21 -4) and as the
Small Crew is in that area they could repair it at this time, and it
was agreed that Mr Paquette obtain the necessary agreements from
Mr DiBernardo
Incentive Holidays for Mr Oris Rodger and Keith Smith were reviewed,
and Mr Bauer moved that Mr Smith's slack time be July, August and
September, and Mr Rodger's slack time be from December 1st to March 31st
Carried
The minutes from the A S B meeting of August 18th were reviewed and
Mr Ferguson moved that the M D clear brush as much as possible from
road allowances
Carried
Mr Bauer moved to accept and file the A S B minutes
Carried
Mr Ferguson moved that this meeting do now adjourn
Time - 6.30 P M
Reeve
Carried
GRAVEL ON POPE
LEASE ROAD
MISC PUBLIC
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