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COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 24th, 1981
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The Council meeting of February 23rd, 1981 was reconvened at 9.00 A M , Tuesday,
February 24th, 1981 with all councillors present
Mr J C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator was present
Mrs Jean Wilkinson Assistant Administrator was also present and recorded the minutes
Mr Paquette Public Works Superintendent and Mr George Rempel, Gravel Foreman
entered the meeting at 9 00 A M
1980 GRAVEL
Mr Jeffery reviewed the following reports concerning the gravel crew operations CREW
IN4 1 1980 Profit and Loss Statement
2 Number of yards hauled by the crew in 1980
3 Report of number of yards hauled over a 10 year period
4 Number of yards of gravel crushed in 1980
The gravel crushing requirements for 1981 was then discussed
Mr Hazelton of Linden Contractors has asked if Council would consider
crushing all chips for road surfacing at the Megli Pit rather than
10,000 yards at Megli and 10,000 yards at Schmautz Pit
He has just started crushing the chips at Megli Pit
After lengthy discussion it was agreed that Linden Contractors should
complete the contract agreed to, and crush 10,000yards of chips at the Megli
Pit and 10,000 yards of chips at the Schmautz Pit
appear to
It was noted that it does not/be necessary to crush any gravel at the N
Lowen, Vetter, McNair or Garson Pit for the 1981 -82 contract
It was also noted that there is gravel on the Oliver Parry land to the
north of the Vetter Pit There is no gravel left at the Vetter Pit
but if access could be obtained through the Vetter land to the Parry
land this could be a good source of gravel
OPERATIONS
It was agreed the possibility of obtaining gravel from the Red Deer
River should again be checked out with the government
It was also noted that the Vetter Pit will have to be reclaimed, probably - --
in 1982.
1981 GRAVEL CRUSHI
Mr Campbell moved that Linden Contractors crush gravel for the CONTRACT
M D of Kneehill in 1981 and the spring of 1982 as follows LINDEN
Schmautz Pit 40,000 yards $1 53 per yard CONTRACTORS
Megli Pit 20,000 yards $1 53 per yard
Andrews -Lowen Pit up to 20,000 yards by cleaning area to the east
with this crushing to be done in July or August
of 1981 Price of $ 2 45 per yard
Parry Pit up to 40,000 yards (if arrangements can be made with land owner
and for access to the pit area)
Price of $1 53 per yard
and further that Linden Contractors crush as previously arranged with them
10,000 yards of chips at the Megli Pit and 10,000 yards of chips at the Schmautz Pit
Carried GRAVEL CREW
There was discussion about the gravel crew operations now because of road bans, OPERATION
and it was noted that the Taylor Siding Hill and the Pope Lease Hill portions
of these roads could probably be scarified and gravelled at this time
The possibility of gravelling some of the roads now was also discussed
and George noted he could probably still haul to some stock piles if the
weather stays cool
Mr Hastie moved that Mr. Rempel be authorized to do whatever work he
can do with his crew taking into consideration the road bans, the weather
and condition of the roads, and if he cannot work then he be authorized
to shut down his crews for the time being, and further moved that if some dirt
work can be done at the Anderson Bridge one crew from the gravel crew
could be assigned to work there, and the remaining gravel crew do whatever
work can be done towards gravelling the roads, stockpiling etc, as noted above
Carried
Mr Paquette and Mr Rempel left the meeting at this time �
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Representatives from C R P C entered the meeting at this time
Wanda Patton, John Rusling & Carol Meyer
Alex Cunningham entered the meeting also
Mr Rusling spoke to the board and noted their study was to review
country residential parcels for the M D , as well as densities
Wanda noted she had some questions which she would like the Council
to answer
She reviewed the effects country residential parcels can have on an area
including
1 Increased subdivision and use of agricultural land
2 Increased difficulties for existing farms to expand
3 Speculative purchase of land for subdivision which may result in the
land lying idle for a year or two until subdivision can be completed
4. Interference with normal farm operations
5 Pressure for higher level of services not normally required by farmers
6 Inefficiencies in the provision of public services, such as
telephone, garbage collection, etc
She noted items 5 & 6 would cost the M D money
She also noted there is no question there would be advantages for the M D
with country residential parcels such as satisfaction of a demand which is
there, and with good planning it could have a postive effect for the M D
Country Residential parcels would also increase the population of the M D
Would bring money into the area if looking at a restort cottage type of
situation
However growth does have a price
Wanda then reviewed a map which showed the areas of the M D that have
good #1, 2 & 3 soils, where the #4 & 5 soils are and the area (basically
along the Red Deer River and the creeks of the area)where the #6 & 7 soils
are located
The following items should be considered when looking at areas for country
residential parcels-
1 Availability of good roads
2 Quality of Soil - Class 1, 2 & 3 should not be subdivided and perhaps
even Class 4 & 5 should be restricted
DISCUSSION ON
RURAL PART
It appeared from the map that a large scattered area throughout the M D could
be used for country residential parcels
Wanda then asked how many country residential parcels would council wish to allow?
It was generally agreed that council was not looking at CLUSTER type subdivision,
but looking at individual parcels such as a corner of a quarter cut off by a
road, coulee, etc , which would make a good building site for a single house
After discussion of this matter, it was noted that if council did not redesignate
a particular quarter, then subdivision could not proceed, so council would still
retain control over subdivision, but there would definitely be pressure on the
council fron people
Another area that should be considered for not allowing country residential parcels
would be hazardous lands - close to sour gas wells, or in the airport vicinity
area
Wanda then showed a map with existing subdivisions in the M D indicated thereon
The majority of subdivisions naturally occur around the Linden area
There was discussion about allowing country residential parcels within an area
that is now use for intensive farming operations
WIT
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The question was asked if council consider Class 4 & 5 as good agricultural land
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Does Council consider slope of the land important when considering
subdivisions for country residential parcels?
Would you allow of buildings on a slope greater than 150?
• Do you consider the quality of existing recreation land important
Should it be a from country residential parcels ?
Comment on some of these questions-
1 Quality of land - No subdivision on 1, 2 or 3 soils
Limited subdivision at council discretion on 4, 5, 6 & 7
It was noted that Council could allow country residential parcels throughout the M D
on poor land or it could pick an area and restrict these types of subdivision to that
area
2 Hazardous lands - no subdivisions
3 Country Residential parcels should be kept away from intensive agricultural parcels
Noperhaps 1 or 2 miles
is 4 Distance from paved roads or good gravel roads - is important - should be as close
as possible
5 Distance from urban center - not important
6 Cluster Principle - not important - only scattered acreages to be allowed
7 Distance from School - some importance - however it was noted school bus routes
change every year
8 Recreation type of land should be considered and from subdivision
9 Slope & Topography - should stay away from steep slopes
10 Parcel Size - between 1 - to 10 acres
Mr Ferguson left the meeting at this time - 11.30 A M
The question about the number of parcels per quarter for country residential was
then discussed, and it was noted it did not appear council wished to designate a
specific area for these types of subdivisions
Generally felt Council should consider each application on its own merit, taking
into consideration - land quality , size of parcel(should be 1 to 10 acres and
preferably smaller than 10 acres, close to a bus route, and with a good water
supply and on a good road, away from hazardous lands, and a certain distance
away from intensive agricultural uses
The main concern was to maintain agricultural lands, but also provide land where
people can live
There was discussion about retaining the agricultural nature of this area and not
allowing country residential development in this area
C R P C was asked to study the possibility of allowing more than 2 parcels
of land per quarter for intensive agricultural purposes
There was also discussion about allowing a wider range of industrial uses in the
rural area such as mechanical repair shops, welding business, etc, services to agriculture
�} but not including retail stores, banks, cafes, etc
It was agreed that Wanda would put her submission given to Council today in writing and
the council would consider the country residential parcels further at a later date
and the Commission would undertake the study on allowing more parcels for intensive
agricultural uses and the wider range of .industrial uses in the rural areas, and report
back to Council
COUNCIL MEE`T'ING
The representatives from C R.P C left
Alex Cunningham left the meeting
The meeting then adjourned for dinner between 12.00 Noon and 1.00 P M
Mr John Dorn and Mr George Rempel entered the meeting at 1 00 P M MATT BERGMAN
Mr Jeffery reviewed a letter received from Matt Bergman, who is now STANLEY
employed by Stanley & Associates Engineering Ltd Matt would like & ASSOCIATES
to meet with Council to discuss the possibility of continuing working ENGINEERING
for the M D WORK
After discussion Mr Campbell moved that Mr Bergman be invited to
meet with Council on March 9th, 1981,
Carried 1980 PUBLIC WORKS
Council reviewed various items with Mr Rempel and Mr Dorn relating to OPERATIONS
the operation of the public works crew
There was brief review of the time analysis for the month of January
as well as the road program costs, the 1980 cost summary for the various
crews, the 1980 machinery comparison costs and the 1980 machinery
repair costs
1981 CAPITAL
The 1981 capital requirements were then reviewed in detail and the following REQUIREMENTS
motions were made
Mr Campbell moved that the M D purchase one 1976 950 G M C. fuel truck
1400 gallon - 4 compartment truck from Trochu U F A for
$6000 00
Carried N oT PLt��
PURCHASE
Mr Maerz moved that the M D purchase two DeCap trailers (2 louver) from VARIOUS
Neil Trailer Sales at a price of approximately $17,850 00 each ITEMS
Carried r r r <, ��-d.
1NIr Campbell moved that the M D call for tenders for two motor
graders on a no trade basis, or on a trade basis trading Units P -1 and
P -3 (Wabco Graders 555 Model - Serial No. P555 GM 30466 and Serial No
P555 GM 30464), with the lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted
Carried
It was noted that the M D should consider purchasing one motor scraper in 1981, and
Mr Hastie moved that the M D invite a bid from R Angus for a 627
motor scraper and also invite a bid from Ferguson Supply for a TS 18
motor scraper, on a no trade basis or on a trade basis trading in one of
R -1 (Cat 627), R -3 (Euclid TS 18) or R6 -6 (Euclid TS18), with the lowest or
either bid not necessarily accepted Carried
Mr Campbell moved that a committee of Mr Rempel, Mr Ferguson and Mr
Hastie,(and with R G Campbell as alternate) obtain prices as per
specifications for two or three tandem diesel tractor truck units,
on a cash no trade basis, or on a trade basis trading in two or three
existing units - T -18 1979 Ford Diesel, T -37 G M C 1979 Gas
or T -40 1979 G M C gas
Carried TABLE BALANCE OF
Mr Campbell moved that the balance of the 1981 capital requirements be tabled CAPITAL
Carried
PURCHASE TRANSIT
The matter of purchasing a transit was then discussed and Mr Maerz moved
that Mr Dorn be authorized to purchase a transit and tripod at a price
not to exceed $1600 00
Carried ROAD COMMITTEE
The request to knock off the edges of an old road diversion in SE 14 REPORT
- 31 -25 -4 from Henry Regehr was then discussed Mr. Campbell moved that
the M D not undertake this work
Carried LEASE
Mr Jeffery reviewed the lease drafted by Norman Tainsh for use when DRAFTED FOR
leasing out the S2 of 20- 32 -26 -4 There was discussion about the SZ 20- 32 -26 -4
MMEW4 possibility of having to install texas gates Mr Maerz moved to
accept the report as information and to approve the draft lease
Carried
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COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 24th, 1981
Mr Maerz reported on his meeting yesterday with Mr Cookson, Minister
of Environment and the residents of Ruarkville The general feeling
of the meeting was that there would be no additional assistance from
the government for the residents of Ruarkville and that the M D
would have to review the problem with the Ruarkville residents
There was discussions about the use of the Alberta Debt Reduction
money, and also about what might happen if the residents voted not
to go into the system
It was agreed that Mr Jeffery should review the Alberta Debt Reduction
program and Mr Maerz moved that this matter be tabled until more
information can be obtained
Carried
Mr Berdahl reported that the next meeting of the CAAMD & C is scheduled
for March 20th, 1981 at Castor, and reported about the recent meeting of
Mr Campbell moved acceptance of this report
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THREE HILLS WATER
OF
CA,AM & C
the Executive
The matter of road ban on #585 was then discussed Starland has unposed ROAD BAN ON
a 90o axle weight restriction on this road effective Friday, February 20th #585
but Alberta Transportation recommends a 75% ban
Mr Campbell moved that the M D impose a 75% ban on this road if the
M D of Starland impose a 75% ban on their portion of the road
Carried
Mr Jeffery reviewed the 1981 equalized assessment figures received
from the government and it was noted that the M D of Kneehill's
equalized assessment is $52,101,360, an increase of 15,748,560.
over 1980
After discussion of this report, Mr Boake moved to accept and file as
information
Carried
Mr. Hastie moved to table the balance of this agenda until the next
meeting of Council
Carried
Mr Maerz moved that this meeting do now adjourn
Tune- 6.15 PM
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Carried
1981 EQUAL
ASSESSMENT
FIGURES
TABLE BALANCE OF
AGENDA
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