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Home My WebLink About1983-05-25 Council MinutesU H 1] SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 25th, 1983 The Special meeting of the Council of the M D of Kneehill #48 set for Wednesday May 25th , 1983 commenced at 9.00 A.M on Wednesday, May 25th, 1983 Those present were. PRESENT G.A. Berdahl Division 1 (Reeve) Otto Hoff Division 2 Robert E Boake Division 3 Richard A Maerz Division 4 T A Ferguson Division 5 Vn R G Campbell Division 7 Bruce Hastie Division 6 J C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator and Alex Cunningham, Development Officer Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Administrator was present and recorded the minutes Mr Paul Fenwick, Ross Rawlusyk, and Frank Wesseling, representatives from Palliser Regional Planning Commission entered the meeting at this time Mr Berdahl introduced the representatives from Palliser to the Council and Mr Fenwick noted that Mr Rawlusyk would be doing the subdivision work for the M D. and Mr Wesseling would do any necessary by -law work HASTIE SUBDIV Mr Hastie moved that he be excused from discussion and voting on the SE 36- 33 -25 -4 first item on today's agenda as he is personally involved CARRIED Mr Cunningham indicated he had inspected the SE 36- 33 -25 -4 with regard to culverts and approaches There is one culvert and approach into the quarter but no separate access to the westerly parcel being created by the subdivision Mr Hastie advised Council that he did not require a separate approach into the westerly parcel as the land would continue to be farmed as a unit and he was merely obtaining separate titles to the 80 acre parcels as they were when he purchased the land. Mr Hastie left the meeting at this time and after brief discussion Mr Boake moved that council authorize completion of the subdivision at this time and that the requirement for installation of culverts and approaches be waived. Mr Hastie returned to the meeting CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson reviewed the conditions imposed on the subdivision of NW 3- 30 -23 -4 (Garth and Edith Wilson) Item # 1 indicated the subdivision must be WILSON SUBD. effected by Plan of Survey in order to consolidate the south half of the NW 3 with the SW of 3 and to consolidate the north half of the NW 3 with NE 3 -30 -23 the SW of 10 Mr. Wilson had been given indication by Calgary Regional Planning Commission that the subdivision could be done without the need 'of a survey and consolidation would be effected by means of a consolidation ;agreement After discussion of this matter with the representatives of .Palliser Regional Planning Commission, Mr Hoff moved that Council advise the commission they do not feel it is necessary to have the subdivision completed by means of a plan of survey CARRIED p SUBDIVISION IN Mr Gerald Ernst has made application to the Red Deer Regional Planning RED DEER ;Commission for a country residential parcel of land on NE 17- 34 -26 -4 REG AREA ;As the land is located next to the M D of Kneehill boundary the NE 17- 34 -26 -4 :Red Deer Commission have requested comments from the M D on this proposed subdivision After review of the matter, Mr Hastie moved that the Council would have no objections to the proposed subdivision CARRIED SCHAFER SUB 11Mr and Mrs Howard Schafer have requested permission for an isolation NW 24- 33 -27 -4 ?)of existing farmstead on NW 24- 33 -27 -4 and after lengthy discussion of the Ii jmatter, noting the size of the parcel is 5 64 acres and what the present !';use of the land is, Mr Ferguson moved that council recommend approval !,!for an isolation of existing farmstead on NW 24- 33 -27 -4 subject to normal ),conditions. 'Mr Rawlusyk reviewed what council deem to be normal conditions for subdivisions and noted their practice at Palliser is merely to indicate as a condition of subdivision that the applicant must make provision for services at their own cost, pursuant to Section 92 of the Planning Act The M D would then negotiate with the applicant with regard to items such as culverts, approaches ,#r a4' 0 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 25th, 1983 P 2 road widening , road construction or provision of utilities After discussion of this matter it was agreed that the method used by the Commission would be satisfactory The application submitted by Lawrence Moran for a 2 acre subdivision in NW 22- 34 -25 -4 - was then reviewed The two acres is the land presently used by the Arthurville Community Hall Association and they wish to acquire title from Mr Moran for their land They previously had a lease with Mr Moran for 2 an acre but wish to acquire title to 2 acres in order to properly accomodate their parking needs etc After discussion of this matter, and noting the Commission would require a motion from Council relaxing their land use by -law to allow for creation of a 2 acre parcel, Mr Hastie moved that Council recommend approval for this subdivision subject to normal conditions and further moved that Council relax the necessary sections of land use by -law to allow for creation of a parcel less than 20 acres in size CARRIED L 110RAN SUBDIVISION NW 22- 34 -25 -4 0 DANCEK Mr. John Dancek has submitted an application for creation of a 2 04 acre parcel for a utility site The land is required by QCTV for a tower site or a site for a receiver dish, in connection with installation of cable T.V in the City SE of Drumheller The site is located on SE 23- 28 -20 -4 dust over the brow of a hill and there is poor access into the site The access would have to be improved by installation of a proper road approach. SUBDIV 23 -28 -20 After discussion of this matter, Mr Hoff moved that council recommend approval for this subdivision subject to normal conditions and including specifically the installation of a proper approach into the parcel CARRIED Mr Fred Pryor has requested redesignation of the SE 9- 32 -24 -4 REDESIGNATE from Agricultural Conservation to Agriculture He wishes to subdivide SE 9 -32 -24 the pasture land from the cultivated land and sell the pasture land The proposed purchaser wishes to build a residence on the land and eventually get into some intensive type of use - such as hog operation or cattle There was discussion about whether there is good road access leading to the proposed parcel and Mr Maerz agreed he would inspect the site and determine if there is good legal access available Mr Campbell then moved first reading to by -law number 1011, this being BY -LAW 1011 a by -law to redesignate the SE 9- 32 -24 -4 from agriculture conservation to agriculture CARRIED Mr Campbell moved that the public hearing required be held on vl Wednesday, June 15th, 1983, commencing at 10 00 A M CARRIED SPEC MEETING Mr Boake moved that a special meeting of Council be held on Wednesday COUNCIL June 15th, 1983, commencing at 9.00 A M CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY KLASSEN APPEAL Mr. Jeffery reported that the Provincial Planning Board have allowed ALLOWED the appeal by Mr W. Klassen and approved the subdivision of a parcel of land in SE 20- 30 -25 -4 for intensive purposes Mr Ferguson moved to accept and file as information CARRIED K MESTON Mr Jeffery reviewed with council the situation which presently exists PROPERTY with regard to the former Kay Meston property - Section 34- 29 -21 -4 It appears the new owners or developers of this property are selling to various individuals an undivided interest in the parcels of land, and the people are required to enter into an agreement Council and the representatives reviewed a copy of an agreement provided to Mr Jeffery by the developer who stated that the agreements they are using in connection with the Meston property are similar J to this agreement Mr Fenwick reviewed with council his suggestions regarding the situation and noted that council must wait until there is some development on the land before any action could be taken He agreed he would relay to council his suggestions in writing, but suggested council should continue to monitor the situation and consult further with their solicitor He also suggested that council should appoint a spokesman to speak on behalf of the council with regard to this matter, particularly with the media. After further discussion of this matter, Mr Ferguson moved that the council accept the report given by Mr Jeffery and Mr Fenwick and further �, 0, iv C 0 11 [A COUNCIL MEETING MAY 25th, 1983 P 3 moved that Council approve of Mr Jeffery's action in contacting Mr MESTON Norman Tainsh with regard to this matter, and that Mr Tainsh and his agent or whoever else Mr Tainsh feels may be necessary be authorized to continue with the investigation of this matter CARRIED Mr Maerz moved that Norman Tainsh be appointed as spokesman for the M D of Kneehill in connection with the former Meston property - Section 34- 29- 21 -4 -. CARRIED Mr Fenwick then reviewed the draft of the Palliser Regional Planning Commission reginal plan The meeting adjourned for dinner between 12 00 Noon and 1 00 P M Mr Hastie left the meeting at 1 45 P M Mr Fenwick advised council they are making some staff changes in their office and have created 3 new positions. Their budget was not increased substantially so it is difficult to do too much this year Mr. Hoff and Mr. Berdahl reported on the recent meeting they attended at Didsbury The members of the Red Deer River Planning Commission reviewed their new draft regional plan and invited representatives from the M D to sit in on the meeting Mr. Ferguson moved to accept the report given by Mr Hoff and Mr Berdahl, The representatives from Palliser were thanked for coming and they left the meeting - 2 15 P M Mr. Campbell noted that the Town of Trochu has installed a sign on M.D. road allowance on the east side of the town He noted it may cause a vision problem for the land owner Mr Campbell noted he had been asked about the possibility of constructing a road east of E2 24- 34 -24 -4 The area is extremely boggy and it would be difficult to construct a road in that area The person inquiring was considering purchase of a quarter section - SE 24- 34 -24 -4 - and would require access to the land He felt installation of a culvert across the creek south of the land would allow access After discussion of this matter, Mr. Ferguson moved that the Road Committee inspect the area and report back to council. CARRIED REVIEW PALLI REG PLAN V) MEETING WITH RED. DEER REG PLANNING COMM MEMBERS W ROAD COMMITTEE INSPECTION E2 24- 34 -24 -4 C� fi Mr. Jeffery reported Mr Ray Ehrmann, grader operator for Division 6 R EHRMANN has given written indication of his intention to retire effective RETIREMENT y January 31st, 1984 GPI There was discussion about replacement of a divisional operator for division 6 and Mr Boake moved this matter be tabled and discussed when Councillor Hastie is present CARRIED REG MEETINGS Mr. Berdahl asked if council felt they should hold 3 regular meetings each COUNCIL month in order to accomodate the extra planning work, and after discussion it was agreed to review the situation again at a later date '1 Mr Hoff moved that this meeting do now adjourn Time 2.35 P M Reeve CARRIED Munic al Administr 0 r R 11 A Yl Zlq \ I U H r: J C JEFFERY REPORT PERIOD May 10th to May 24th 1983 1 Need new guardrails for the Schafer Hill 2 T -13 Truck on for sale list - used for Nick at Keiver's Lake ran into tree - bumper and hood damaged - no estimate as yet 3 Garbage clean up contacted Don Lammle 4 Daun Bauyer - Trustee - resigned from School Division - no by- election to be held CORREc;PONDENCE 1 Minutes - 7hree Hills School Division Meeting; May 11th 1983 2 Alta Labour - inspection of Three Hills Water Supply buildings 3 Day & Nite Answering Service - price increase to $68 75 per nzont:h 4 Suites available at Trn:race Inn -- Fall Canven_ ion 565 00 per night 5 Results of Benl,elman Deflection tests on SR roads 6 Received 1983 Grant_ ?'rom Alta. Disaster Services $1008 00 7 June 2nd - invitation to attend information session at A G T Drumheller (Drumheller Inn) 10 00 A M 8. New courier serva_c.. established - Forward Express, Incorporated Robert Somm ^rvill - 9 Reg Resources Meeting- Minutes March 17th meeting Minutes April 14th, 1983 10 Village of Linden - re mutual aid agreement requested by Village of Torrington - equipment belongs to M D 11. 1982 Financial report - Village of Carbon Surplus of $4370 13 for 1982 12 Further breakdown of recreation costs from T,wn of Three Hills 13 Correspondence from AAMD & C - re. Bill 44 re Community Project - Donor of Funds Re Bill 39 - Local Authorities Election Re Right of Entry to Prov. Property for Fire Fighting Purposes 13 Bill 43 - Amendments to Mun Government Act - introduced to Legislature 14 Information re GRCDA's 21st Annual Int. Seminar and Equipment Show - Aug 29 to Sept 1 15. Brochure from Alberta Arbitration & Mediation Society - books available 16 Board Order Prov. Planning board - re M D Rockyview proposed amendment to Plan appeal denied 17 Date for Executive Meetings of Alta Rural Mun Administrators Association - Monday, June 20th, 1983 - Edmonton 18 Ata Mun Cultural Association - questionnaire replies being assessed .,,Cj (2 6? L BUILDING PERMITS 1 Pt. NE 22- 29 -24 -4 - Randy Seiler - Hog Barns 2 Pt SE 16- 31 -24 -4 - Francis Richardson - Shop $10,000 3 Lot in Ruarkville - Chester Majak - residence $66,500 00 4 Pt NE 20- 29 -24 -4 - Mainard Seiler - mobile home and double car garage $25,000 00 5 Pt Lot 4 Block 3 Grantville - Herman Martens - residence $60,000 .,,Cj (2 6? • i n U • 3 VILLAGE OF TORRINGTON FIRE BUDGET FOR 1983 Storage Equipment Repairs Materials Insurance W C B Fuel Honourariums Equipment Total 1982 Actual 1000 00 477 85 1243.12 18 51 22.41 123 15 1600 00 -0- 4485 04 1983 1500 500 1200 300 100 150 1600 -0- 5350 �,2 il �3 ■ • E LJ 0 VILLAGE OF LINDEN PROPOSED FIRE BUDGET FOR 1983 Equipment Purchases 4431 61 8748 59 1-11-2" Nozzles 2 Pistol Grip Nozzles 2 Cartridge Type Fire Extinguishers Burlap for Grass Fires Water Line for Fire Hall 10 Jum Suits OVERALL TOTALS w 55 00 960 00 560 00 65 00 346 75 799 50 2786.25 7686 25 M D 2250 00 600 00 225 00 600 00 75 00 75 00 3825 00 -; 41 ..25 720 00 420 00 48 75 260 06 599 62 2089 68 5914 68 Lin 750 200 00 75 00 -0- 25 00 25 00 1075 00 13 75 240 00 140 00 16 25 86 69 199 88 696 57 1771 57 X9" i 1982 ------- Actual - - - - -- 1983 --- - - - - -- Equipment Repairs & materials 2643 09 3000 00 A.G.T 795 69 800.00 Fuel & Oil 254 45 300 00 Honorarium 600 00 600 00 Insurance 12 64 100 00 W C B 11 11 100 00 4316 98 4900 00 Equipment Purchases 4431 61 8748 59 1-11-2" Nozzles 2 Pistol Grip Nozzles 2 Cartridge Type Fire Extinguishers Burlap for Grass Fires Water Line for Fire Hall 10 Jum Suits OVERALL TOTALS w 55 00 960 00 560 00 65 00 346 75 799 50 2786.25 7686 25 M D 2250 00 600 00 225 00 600 00 75 00 75 00 3825 00 -; 41 ..25 720 00 420 00 48 75 260 06 599 62 2089 68 5914 68 Lin 750 200 00 75 00 -0- 25 00 25 00 1075 00 13 75 240 00 140 00 16 25 86 69 199 88 696 57 1771 57 X9" i C I] 11 11 '� 0 "6� F IL VILLAGE OF CARBON _ --------------------------------------- FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR 1983 1982 Actual 1983 Budget Materials 421 40 500 00 Telephones 685 08 700 00 Insurance 18 50 100 00 W.0 B 22.41 50 00 Training 300 00 600 00 Equipment Repairs 539 21 700 00 Fuel 56 80 100 00 Storage 1000.00 1000 00 Hqnorarium 1600 00 1600 00 4643 40 5350 00 Equipment 1379 11 TOTAL 6022 51 Table, Chairs, etc for Fire Hall 1000 00 Cartridge Fire Ext 248 00 10 Cartridges 400 00 50 lb pail chemical 40 00 1715 Turbojet nozzle 415 00 Super Vac Flex Hose 285 00 Batteries 48 00 Batteries 34 50 Model 71 Basket 214 00 2 50' 212" Hose 300 00 2 50' 12" Hose 220 00 3204.50 TOTAL $8554 50 '� 0 "6�