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Home My WebLink About1984-04-24 Council MinutesJ C JEFFERY REPORT COVERING PERIOD APRIL 10th to APRIL 24th , 1984 1 Harold advises that Mickey Clark advised him we'll be getting #27 - 8 miles & 4575 Hesketh to Kirkpatrick west this year 2 Wally Rassmuson would like to transfer from small crew to main crew - getting to old for cat only & would be able to run finishing cat & grader on main crew Gary Ensminger would like to transfer to gravel crew 3 Pension Seminar May 1, 1984 - M D of Starland Herman, Jean & I going to admin- istration reveiws as well as Karl Gundlach, Alan Hazel, Harvey Jesske & Albert Kimmel 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Charlie Siltala & Jack Christie would like a price on Calcium Chloride Your wishes9 Division X66 - Small crew - recorded incorrectly in minutes s/b both projects on this years' program CORRESPONDENCE Heritage Flags- 10% - 30% off flags, emblems, company logos Fish & Wildlife - Pamphlet on "Policy for Alberta" Municipal Finance Officers Association - Annual Meeting May 17 & 18, 1984 Bank of Alberta - Issue of Common Shares Lion Business Machines (REd Deer) 5th Anniversary - May 11/84 1 00 to 6 00 P M Detailed Result of Toadflax in this area Conclusion. Several plants Alberta Hansard - March 27/84, March 28/84 March 29/84 March 30/84 April 2/84 April 3/84 April 4/84• April 5/84; April 6 /84;April 9/84, April 10/84, April 11/84 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association - News Release County of Red Deer No 23 - Paid for gravel & culvert RE W of 16 & 21- 34 -26 -W4 Letterfrom Alberta Agriculture - Re Toadflax Letter from Alberta disaster services - Alex applying for $2500 grant Payment for 627 tractor & Scraper - $281 720 00 Letter from Environmental Sciences Ltd Introduction to the M D regarding environmental advice and professional service A A M D & C - Introducing summer hours 8 00 to 4 00, Resolutions, Ballots Received from Government of Alberta $15,000 00 Re. Maps Califone Sales flyer - PA system Regional Resources Project No 1 - Agenda of meeting April 19, 1984 Carbon & District recreation board - Minutes of March 12, 1984 meeting Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce - Toilet Facilities at Horseshoe Canyon, No sign on 421 saying DRUMHELLER, upgrading of #575 Palliser Regional Planning Commission - Re. P R P C Budget 1984 -85 Printing Received from Government of Alberta $11,250 00 - Utilities Officer Grant 1984 fiscal year, remainder of the 1984 grant Financial Statements & Annual Reports - County of Mountain View No 17 Pitfi.eld Mackay Ross - The Treasury Bill Advantage The Alberta Gazette - March 31/84 Alberta Education - School Boundary Revisions Mackenzie & Feimann Ltd - Dust control Legislative Assembly - Ministerial Statement regarding a new five year Streets Assistance Program Regional Resources Project No 1 - Minutes of the March 21/84 meeting Curtis Engineering & Testing Ltd Geotechnical & Materials tesing services BUILDING PERMITS Richard John Csakany Lots 2 & 3 Block 10 Swalwell - single family residence William Friesen Lot 9 block 2 Raurkville single family residence K Hiebert Lot 8 Block 1 Raurkville - single family residence Francis Hogg N E 32- 34 -24 -W4 workshop Lawrence Hogg S W 3- 34 -25 -W4 single family residence Dave Watson N E 16- 32 -22 -W4 Granary Betty & Ron Toews S W 6- 32 -24 -W4 - Machine Shed Arnold Baerg N E 30- 30 -25 -W4 - machinery shed Reg & Shirley Buyer S E 36- 28 -24 -W4 single family residence Lloyd Howe S W 28- 30 -24 -W4 hog farrowing barn C` COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th, 1984 A regular meeting of the Council of the M D of Kneehill #48 was held in the M D Office, Three Hills, on Tuesday, April 24th, 1984 commencing at 9.00 A M Those present were J Finlay Code Otto Hoff Robert E. Boake Richard A Maerz Harold Mueller Bruce Hastie Reginald G Campbell Division 1 Division 2 (Reeve) Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Division 7 J. C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Administrator was present and recorded the minutes PRESENT f� Reeve Hoff called the meeting to order PESTICIDE Norman Soder and Bud Haskell entered the meeting at this time to CONTAINER review with council the proposed construction of pesticide container SITES sites It was noted the Three Hills site will be permanent but the one at Acme is considered a temporary (permanent ) site and after discussion it was agreed that alot of money should not be spent on the Acme site as a new location will have to be found Mr Soder and Mr Haskell left the meeting at this time TABLE MINUTE; Mr Maerz moved to table approval of the minutes of the last council meeting until later today CARRIED BANK Mr Jeffery reviewed the bank statement for the month of March, STATEMENT and after discussion Mr Hastie moved approval of the statement as presented CARRIED M D INVEST Mr Jeffery asked for council's guidance regarding the possibility FUNDS of investing M D funds in Treasury Bills They pay a higher TREASURY rate of interest that other investments BILLS After discussion of this matter, Mr Campbell moved that Mr Jeffery be authorized to invest any M D funds in treasury bills and that he report back to council regarding this investment at a later date CARRIED REVIEW Mr Jeffery then reviewed the 1984 budget figures in detail and 1984 also reviewed proposed mill rates There was also discussion BUDGET regarding the fire budgets and it appears that the 1984 mill rate for fire purposes will be 2 56 mills It was agreed that each councillor review the proposed fire budget for their area if they so wish Mr Jeffery asked if council feel the municipal mill rate should be held at 115 millS or increased, and this matter was discussed in detail Mr. Jeffery also noted the budget figures are still tentative and may be changed if and when more information is received regarding certain requisitions It was agreed that the final budget figures and the final mill rates be drafted for further review by council at the next meeting STEP Mrs Wilkinson then reviewed a letter from Alberta Manpower PROGRAM regarding the STEP program for 1984 It was suggested the M D apply for a grant under the program to hire a student to work in the office during the summer to up -grade computor records such as imput of title numbers, and up- grading land descriptions s' etc After discussion of this and whether the bridges should be re- painted again this year, Mr Mueller moved that the M D ,a apply for approval for the STEP program to hire a student to 0 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th, 1984 P 2 up -grade the computer records, with the student to be hired at the rate of $3 80 per hour CARRIED It was agreed no decision be made at this time regarding the need to re -paint bridges this summer Mr Jeffery then reviewed the bids received for supply of emulsion for 1984 as follows- Chevron Asphalt Ltd HF 1005 , HF 150 S or HF 250 S $1 00 per gallon (21 997G per liter) SP6 Primer $1 100 gallon (24 197G per liter) Pounder Emulsion - HF 150 S $1 035 per gallon, HF 250 S $1 035 per gallon, SF350S $1 035 per gallon PE 90 $1 18 per gallon Ace Asphalt f i I i HF 150, HF 250, HF 350 $1 026 per gallon plus sales taxe$1 078 per gallon) Sealer Primer SEP 1 $1.161 per gallon plus sales tax ($1 219 per gallon) Mr Campbell moved that the M.D. purchase its supply of emulsion for 1984 from Chevron Asphalt at the price of $1 00 per gallon for HF 150 S , HF 150S or HF 250S and $1 10 per gallon (or 24 197G per liter) for SP6 Primer CARRIED SHOP & FOREMEN Mr Jeffery then reviewed The April 5th shop & foremen meeting MINUTES minutes and the following items were reviewed APRIL 5/84 1 Does council wish to contract out construction of the pesticide PESTICIDE container site at Three Hills ? SITES Mr Mueller moved that the A S B crew with assistance from the Public Works Crew look after construction of the Three Hills Pesticide container site CARRIED There was discussion regarding the possibility of establishment of a pesticide container site at the Linden Garbage Disposal Site QUOTES FOR Mr Jeffery read a letter received from Border Paving in which PAVING they quote prices for asphaltic mix for 1984. After MATERIALS discussion Mr Boake moved that Mr. Rempel be authorized to & EMULSION purchase whatever hot or cold mix he requires for 1984 from FOR 1984 Border Paving, unless an asphalt plant comes into this area HAUL ROAD during gravel hauls, and also some ratepayers would like to have CARRIED V/A Mr Jeffery then reviewed the bids received for supply of emulsion for 1984 as follows- Chevron Asphalt Ltd HF 1005 , HF 150 S or HF 250 S $1 00 per gallon (21 997G per liter) SP6 Primer $1 100 gallon (24 197G per liter) Pounder Emulsion - HF 150 S $1 035 per gallon, HF 250 S $1 035 per gallon, SF350S $1 035 per gallon PE 90 $1 18 per gallon Ace Asphalt f i I i HF 150, HF 250, HF 350 $1 026 per gallon plus sales taxe$1 078 per gallon) Sealer Primer SEP 1 $1.161 per gallon plus sales tax ($1 219 per gallon) Mr Campbell moved that the M.D. purchase its supply of emulsion for 1984 from Chevron Asphalt at the price of $1 00 per gallon for HF 150 S , HF 150S or HF 250S and $1 10 per gallon (or 24 197G per liter) for SP6 Primer CARRIED SHOP & FOREMEN Mr Jeffery then reviewed The April 5th shop & foremen meeting MINUTES minutes and the following items were reviewed APRIL 5/84 1 Does council wish to contract out construction of the pesticide PESTICIDE container site at Three Hills ? SITES Mr Mueller moved that the A S B crew with assistance from the Public Works Crew look after construction of the Three Hills Pesticide container site CARRIED There was discussion regarding the possibility of establishment of a pesticide container site at the Linden Garbage Disposal Site (H K Toews Land) and it was agreed the Road Committee should investigate the site and determine if it would be suitable for a site and if approval could be obtained from Environment for the site WATER 2 Council then discussed in detail whether calcium chloride TRUCK OR would be put on the gravel haul roads or whether a water truck CAL would be put with the gravel crew CHLORIDE ON GRAVEL It was noted various ratepayers have complained about the dust HAUL ROAD during gravel hauls, and also some ratepayers would like to have calcium chloride put on the road in front of their residences for normal dust control purposes. The expenses involved in putting a water truck on with the gravel crew was also discussed After lengthy discussion Mr Mueller moved that the M D undertake I� dust control on gravel haul roads, if possible, while the M D gravel trucks are hauling, on condition that the need for having L water trucks on road construction projects (for compaction purposes) would have first priority CARRIED COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th, 1984 p 3 It was agreed that the gravel foreman could request a water truck from any of the other crews, but if the trucks are all in use, then dust control would not be undertaken on that day Mr Maerz moved that the M D Unit T -39 be set up as a water truck and a water tank be purchased at a price not to exceed $15,000 00 CARRIED Whether the M D would continue with its test program with calcium chloride was then discussed, and Mr Boake moved that the calcium chloride test program be continued in 1984 and the locations amended as follows Eliminate the I mile by the Hutterian Brethren of Valley view Add one mile to the Fisher Davis Road, Swalwell Streets Spots on the Nacmine Road Streets in Huxley Road West of Linden (2 /3rds of a mile) and further moved that only one application be put on the Swalwell Streets, Spots on the Nacmine Road, the Linden West Road, and that portion of the Fisher Davis road which has had calcium chloride applied before CARRIED It was agreed that the streets in Huxley would require two coats but it would be up to the discretion of the local councillor whether the calcium chloride would be applied or not, depending on the condition of the streets Whether the M D would become involved in putting calcium chloride on roads in front of ratepayers` residences was discussed It was generally agreed this could not be done, but that the M D policy regarding dust control could be amended to allow a ratepayer to purchase calcium chloride directly from the company to put on the M D road t -39 WATER TRUCK PURCHASE NEW WATER TANK CAL CHLORIDI TEST PROGRAM DUST CONTROL POLICY AMENDMENT RE CAL CHLORIDE Mr Campbell then moved that the Dust Control Policy (13 -2) be amended as follows Add third paragraph. d AND FURTHER MOVED a ratepayer may apply calcium chloride on an M D road as a dust control measure subject to the following conditions- 1 The ratepayer must make arrangements himself to purchase the calcium chloride directly from a company which supplies it and the M D will not be involved in making arrangements for the purchase of the material nor will it purchase the material on behalf of the said ratepayer 2 Arrangements to have the M D motor grader available at the job site must be made with the office at least two days in advance 3 The M D motor grader will grade the road prior to application of the calcium chloride at no charge 4 The ratepayer is responsible for properly signing the road while the work is in progress 5 The ratepayer is to be aware and to fully understand that the M D will continue to grade and gravel the road as required, and this may result in the loss of some or all of the effect of the calcium chloride for dust control purposes CARRIED4 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th, 1984 P 4 There was discussion about the costs incurred to rent a discer to break up some dirt lumps left on a farmer's field after ditch cleaning last fall. The landowner and renter of the land stated they could not work the area because of the large lumps which would not break down with a cultivator It was generally agreed that the M D could not accept responsibility for breaking down the dirt lumps if same are left after ditch cleaning, and this would be the responsibility of the owner of the land involved This should be made clear to the landowner at the time the ditch cleaning is done Disposal of the garbage at the Bircham location was discussed and it was agreed the garbage should be burned, the residue buried and the site cleaned up by the M D Mr Boake moved that this be done and that a sign be erected indicating "no dumping" at this location CARRIED Mr Maerz moved approval of the Shop & Foremen Committee meeting minutes DIRT LUMPS AFTER DITCH CLEANING I BIRCHAM GARBAGE PROBLEM CARRIED DINNER The meeting then adjourned for dinner between 12 00 Noon and 1 00 P M Mr Ross Rawlusyk from Palliser Regional Planning Commission entered the meeting at this time The following subdivisions were then reviewed 1 F Stostchek - Intensive subdivision SE 30- 34 -23 -4 Ross reviewed the application and the recommendations from the staff and after discussion of the matter, Mr Maerz moved that the M.D recommend approval for this subdivision subject to compliance with the recommendations as outlined by the staff of Palliser Regional Planning CARRIED 2 William Friesen - Lot 9 and 10 in Block 2 Ruarkville 7810405 This application was reviewed in detail and Mr Boake moved the M D recommend approval for this subdivision subject to compliance with staff recommendations SUBDIVISIONS 1e� \f< r9 r t CARRIED CHANGE TO Ross then reviewed Section 73 of the Planning Act and it was noted LAND USE that the land in ID 7 annexed to the M D would remain under the landBuseAW by -law of I D #7 until such time as the M D amended its land use by RE. ID #& law to include this new area It was generally agreed that Palliser should ANNEX g y g proceed with an amendment _ to land use by -law 913 to include this area in the by -law i Mr Rawlusyk then reviewed the request from Norman Tainsh MORAN REMOVAL � Solicitor for V M Moran for permission to remove a restrictive RES COV covenant filed against a 27 acre subdivision NW 26- 34 -25 -4 tying the 27 acres to the SE 27- 34 -24 -4 Ross noted that Land Titles Office will not honour a restrictive der covenant document They feel that it is an agreement between two par�iesand once the land changes hands it is no longer valid, and cannot be made to apply to a new owner 5� After discussion of the matter Mr Cam bell mov d th t th M D p e a e authorize Mr Tainsh,Solicitor for Mr V M Moran, to arrange to have the restrictive covenant removed from the lands involved CARRIED J The referral of a proposed subdivision in the Village of Linden COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th 1984 Lot 9 Block 2 Plan 8310715 - was then reviewed and it �1 was noted that the M D would have objections to this proposal P 5 SUB parcels are severed jurisdication There is no information provided as to the Highway REFERRALS The referral of the W Schmidt subdivision for SE 36- 31 -24 -4 THREE HILLS within the town of Three Hills was briefly discussed and & LINDEN it was agreed that Palliser be advised the M D would have 14 84 no objection to this proposed subdivision off from the balance The referral of a proposed subdivision in the Village of Linden Farm own land in NW Lot 9 Block 2 Plan 8310715 - was then reviewed and it �1 was noted that the M D would have objections to this proposal G due to the proposed accesses onto SR 806 which is under the M D parcels are severed jurisdication There is no information provided as to the Highway location of the proposed access or accesses onto this road 1 and it appears likely that a service road should be proposed east by the Red Deer to access directly into the Village rather than out on to SR 806 Mr It was agreed that Ross and Frank should check into this proposal further and report back to council regarding the certification that proposed accesses 14 84 It was also suggested that they should check into the access �V of the existing feed mill onto SR 806 off from the balance f,, Otto Hoff and himself CERT Mr George Rock entered the meeting at this time - 2 00 P M LEGAL to discuss with council obtaining a certification of legal ACCESS access for certain of Rockville Stock Farm properties ROCKVILLE remainder of STOCK FARM Rockville Stock Farm own land in NW 10 and SW 15 in 31 -21 -4 CHANGE and both these parcels are severed by Highway #27 and are bounded on the east by the Red Deer River Mr Rock requests the M D sign a certification that the 14 84 acre parcel �V in the NW 10 cut off from the balance f,, Otto Hoff and himself of the quarter c,t� by the highway has legal access and that the remainder of REPORT the quarter NW 10 , NE 10, and Pt of the SW 15- lying south moved approval of the requested transfers east of the Highway have legal access CARRIED Mr Jeffery noted that the Small Crew Program previously approved CHANGE ; is slightly in error in as much as the Jack McArthur Road Project TO SM West of 28- 33 -24 -4 - regrade and regravel is indicated as being CREW PROG W Q�ca'tl After lengthy discussion of this matter with Mr Rock Mr Hastie moved that this matter be tabled until such time as Mr Jeffery can review the certification document with the M D solicitor CARRIED Mr Rock left the meeting at this time - 2 45 P M Mrs Wilkinson reviewed a request received from Mr Fred FRED Wei.senburger to amend the M D land use by -law 913 WEISENBURGEF and withdraw the land which he now owns - East Part of Block CHANGE B - 8 43 acres - from the Hamlet of Huxley TO LAND After lengthy discussion of this request, Mr Maerz moved USE BY -LAW this matter be tabled and Palliser Regional be requested to review the request and draft an amending by -law if it appears suitable and report back to Council CARRIED Mr Hastie moved approval of the council minutes April 10th, 1984 CARRIED VA APPROVAL MINUTES Mr Campbell moved approval of the accounts listed for payment today, subject to further review by the finance committee of APPROVAL f,, Otto Hoff and himself ACCOUNTS CARRIED Mr Jeffery reviewed his report covering the period April 10th J C to April 24th, and he noted Wallace Rasmussen has requested JEFFERY permission to transfer to the main crew, and Gary Ensminger REPORT has requested permission to transfer to the gravel (both off the small crew) After brief discussion of this matter, Mr Hastie J" moved approval of the requested transfers CARRIED Mr Jeffery noted that the Small Crew Program previously approved CHANGE ; is slightly in error in as much as the Jack McArthur Road Project TO SM West of 28- 33 -24 -4 - regrade and regravel is indicated as being CREW PROG a 1985 project, but it was the intention of the councillor to have E COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th, 1984 P 6 this as his majorsmall crew project for 1984 The other project listed is a very small job These projects are in Division 6 Mr Code also noted that he has been asked to consider need for pictures on the Council improvement to the hill on SE 16- 28 -20 -4 (Mary Klamski NEED land - where M D grader went off the road and down into FOR RD a coulee) as a priority for 1984 He further noted IMPROV he was not sure the fob was a priority and requested and framed for the council room SE 16 the Road Committee inspect the site 28 -20 -4 Mr Code then moved that the Road Committee inspect the hill SE 16- 28 -20 -4 and report back to council on the condition of same, and also moved that the J McArthur n Project - in Division 6 -W of 28- 33 -24 -4 be changed from a 1985 project to a project to be done in 1984 CARRIED There was discussion about the need for pictures on the Council Room walls and Mr Hoff moved that Mr Maerz be authorized to ` PICTURES take some pictures of various M D road equipment with a view COUNCIL to having the photos enlarged and framed for the council room ROOM CARRIED Mr Maerz moved that the M D purchase a Canadian Flag and an FLAGS Alberta Flag with the appropriate base to hold the flags for the COUNCIL council room ROOM 7 CARRIED 4OI' The minutes of the March 15th meeting of the Drumheller Solid DRUM Waste Management Association were then reviewed The Health Unit SOLID had inspected and given a report on all the transfer sites 0 WASTE as to their suitability for construction of a rubble pit ASSOC Mr Jeffery reviewed their report on the Acme, Carbon, Linden and MINUTES Three Hills sites and it appears none are suitable for use as a rubble pit Complaintshave been received that the transfer boxes are full and the attendant is turning people away because the are full It was agreed Mr Jeffery should discuss this with the attendant and if there is a problem contact the Association with a view to resolving the problem Mr Boake moved to accept the minutes as information CARRIED very often boxes matter It was suggested the M D should review possible crown land with a view to finaling a suitable location for a rubble pit Mr Jeffery noted that Mr Tainsh has closed his file and submitted his account for work done in connection with the Superior Disposal garbage collection problem Since Mr Tainsh the letter to Superior there have been no complaints regarding lack of garbage pickup and therefore the contract can not be cancelled at this time After discussion of this matter, Mr Campbell moved to accept the report and to pay the account owing to Mr Tainsh CARRIED j GARBAGE PROBLEMS NEED FOR A RUBBLE SITE i wrote PROBLEM WITH SUP DISPOSA Mr Jeffery reviewed the proposed 1984 -85 budget for Regional Resources Project and it was noted there will be an increase of about $90 00 for each participating municipality over 1983 contributions After discussion of this matter, Mr Campbell moved that the M D advise Regional Resources it is not in favour of any increase in its budget for 1984 and will only contribute to the Project on the same basis as 1983 CARRIED Mr Maerz moved first reading to by -law number 1035, this IUd t) being a by -law to establish recreation grants for the City Q of Drumheller, the Towns of Three Hills and Trochu, and the ' v REG RES BUDGET 1984 -85 REC GRANTS 1984 BY -LAW 1035 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th, 1984 P 7 Villages of Acme, Carbon, Linden and Torrington for the year 1984 as follows. Three Hills $21,894 43, Trochu $13,504 66, Linden $12,331 27, Torrington $7907 94, Carbon $5926 47, Acme $5241 14, and Drumheller $4339 89 Mr Code moved second reading to this by -law CARRIED CARRIED Mr Boake moved third reading be given to this by -law at this time CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr Campbell moved third reading to this by -law CARRIED The Honourable Julian Koziak has requested comments from the Council regarding the possibility of chank�fig78fet%ATRI�ery and equipment Mr Jeffery noted Mr Dunay will be making a report to council on the effect this would have on M D tax revenue and Mr Code moved to table this matter until the next meeting of Council CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson reviewed the Flather subdivision in Section 26- 29-21-4 and noted that three parcels of environmental reserve were taken by the Goverment when the subdivision was done in 1982 The government has turned the titles to this reserve over to the M D as this land is now within the M D of Kneehill boundaries After discussion of this matter Mr Mueller moved to accept and file the report as information CARRIED ASSESSMEN' CHANGE MACHINERY & EQUIP. EN RESERVE 26- 29 -21 -4 Mr Jeffery reviewed a letter regarding two bridges as follows, BRIDGE 1 File 952 - INW 33- 30 -26 -4 - FILES 2 File 6813 WNW 29- 29 -24 -4 and Bridge Branch intend to make certain repairs to these two bridges j1 After discussion Mr Campbell moved to advise Bridge Branch, Council would have no objection to them undertaking these repairs CARRIED MERT Mr R Arthurs has undertaken the survey of the road in NE 30- 30 -21 -4 MCGHEE through Mert McGhee land and wishes to know if council want to acquireROAD the cut off area as well as the land necessary for the actual SURVEY road The road will require 2 14 acres and the cut off area is NE 30 -30 2 01 acres After review of the proposed survey and discussion 21 -4 of the matter, Mr Mueller moved that the cut off portion of �Jtce� the quarter not be acquired as part of the road survey CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson noted there is a road being used as public access ROAD in the NE of 34- 27 -21 -4 which does not appear to have been NE 34- surveyed and purchased and there are old road diversions 27 -21 -4 taken from title which are no longer used for public U access After discussion Mr Code moved this matter be referred to the Road Committee and himself for further investigation R� CARRIED t� COMMENTS Brownlee Fryett, Solicitors for the Association have forwarded RE- TEXAS a letter regarding a municipality's responsibility concerning GATE texas gates and it appears that the M D by -law must contain specifications for the texas gate construction and following construction the M D. must inspect it to ensure it complies with such specifications Following discussion of this matter Mr Boake moved to accept and file as information and further moved that the Road Committee inspect any existing texas gates during normal road tours CARRIED r COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th, 1984 P 8 Mr Jeffery read a letter from Gary Klassen of Linden in which Mr Klassen requests permission to construct road access on an existing M D road allowance to allow him better access to his land Mr Boake noted that the road construction had been undertaken already and Mr Maerz moved that this matter be referred to the Road Committee for inspection to ensure that the road complies with M D road building standards CARRIED GARY KLASSEN ROAD CONST Mr Jeffery read a letter from Kevin Niemi regarding taxes K NIEMI paid on about 3 acres of land since 1967 which land had been REQUEST FOR -taken for Highway road widening He estimated the amount REFUND TAXES of overpayment in taxes to be about $150 00 After discusson of this request to refund taxes Mr Maerz moved that the M D not refund any taxes paid on this land CARRIED i Mr Jeffery read a letter received from Alberta Environment IRRIGATION concerning a proposed irrigation project on SW 24- 29 -24 -4 PROJECT This irrigation project will affect an unused undeveloped SW 24 -29 -24 M D road allowance and after discussion Mr Mueller moved this matter be referred to the Road Committee for inspection CARRIED ; Mr Jeffery read a letter from James J Berry of Linden J J BERRY Mr Berry is an ALS and would like an opportunity to undertake SURVEYOR some of the work in offsetting survey pins on M D road REQUEST TO construction projects It was noted that Robin Arthurs WORK FOR M D has been hired to undertake this work for the 1984 construction season Mr Hastie moved to accept and file as information CARRIED It was generally agreed this letter might be reviewed for the 1985 construction season Mr Jeffery reviewed the letter received from Bemsco Engineering ACCOUNT FOR in which the requested the M D SURVEY PINS y q pay for replacement of survey pins which they say the M D destroyed during recent road construction in the area of the NE 17- 34 -26 -4 BEMSCO ENG Mr Hastie noted he had discussed the matter with the land owner involved , Mr Ernst,and he had been requested by Bemsco Engineering i to pay the costs incurred to replace these pins - $1530 00 but he dial not feel he should be held responsible After discussion of this matter, Mr Hastie moved that the M D pay this account of $1530 00 to Bemsco Engineering, or to Mr Ernst if he has already paid Bemsco Engineering CARRIED There was discussion concerning the gravel search done by Mollard i Engineering firm for the M D and Mr Mueller indicated there AIR SEARCH were no areas in his division he felt should be tested by the FOR GRAVEL company and Mr Code noted the only area he felt might be tested J D MOLLARD was West of Ted Stahl - E# 17- 29 -21 -4 After discussion Mr Mueller G� noted there are two spots dust to the south of Jim Bishop's house p� which might be tested, and it was agreed these areas plus those TO outlined by Mr Campbell in the previous meeting be further tested by J D Mollard & Associates GRAVEL EX Mr Jeffery advised that the M D Starland have returned the AGREEMENT agreement regarding exchange of gravel duly signed and Mr Campbel]WITH moved that the Reeve and Municipal Administrator be authorized to STARLAND sign the agreement on behalf of the M D CARRIED Mr Jeffery read a letter from the Association regarding the AAMD & C possibility of the government requiring the municipalities LETTER RE to hire private contractors in order to qualify for the regular road GOVT grant There is a possibility that gravel crushing may be included GRANT o'.41 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th 1984 P 9 and if so this would relieve the problem for the M D as all gravel crushing is contracted out The association is asking for comments from each municipality regarding the situation and after discussion of the matter, Mr Code moved Mr Jeffery reply to the association and the letter be accepted and filed as information CARRIED Alberta Energy & Natural Resources have requested comments from Council regarding a request to them from Vern Brost to sell him 1 59 acres owned by the government in the SW 28- 29 -24 -4 After discussion of the matter and noting the parcel is only 1 59 acres and is surrounded by road diversions, Mr Boake moved that Alberta Energy & Natural Resources be advised the M D would have no objection to the sale of the land to Mr and Mrs Vern Brost on condition the parcel is consolidated back into title with the balance of the quarter section CARRIED Mr Jeffery reviewed a proposed fire by -law which would have the effect of charging a uniform mill rate against all property in the M.D of Kneehill including power and pipelines On final passing of this by -law, all former fire by -laws would be repealed After discussion of this matter, Mr. Hastie moved first reading to by -law 1036, this being a by -law to levy a uniform mill rate against the entire municipal district, including power and pipelines, each year, and to repeal all former fire by -laws CARRIED Mr Maerz moved second reading to this by -law CARRIED Mr. Mueller moved that third reading be given to this by -law at this time \ 0 c. PROPOSED SALE TO BROSTS 1 59 ACRES SW 28 -29- 24-4 n �r BY -LAW NO 1036 RE. FIRE PROTECTION Mr Boakeimved third reading to this by -law CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED Mr Boake moved that the Reeve and Municipal Administrator be authorized to sign the proposed fire agreement with the FIRE Village of Linden which agreement sets up cost sharing `s +�t� AGREEMENT with the Village on a 75% - 25% basis VILLAGE CARRIED LINDEN Mr Maerz moved that completion of the review of M D policies �G b`e6 be tabled until the first meeting in June, 1984 PREVIEW CARRIED �v ni M D POLICIES Mr Jeffery read a letter from the Huxley Historical Society in which the society requests permission from council to erect HUXLEY signs on various historical sites such as old school sites, HIST SOC cemeteries, etc After discussion Mr Maerz moved that permission SIGNS ON be given on condition the signs do not create a traffic hazard HIST SITES that the municipal set -backs are maintained and the society obtains permission from the land owners involved CARRIED Mr Soder has drafted a policy regarding how the M.D and the local farmers will proceed with the program to stop the spread of TOAD FLAX Toad Flax in this area After review of the policy Mr Campbell PROGRAM moved the policy be adopted on condition the A S B be given Footal POLICY authority to purchaseYpa of $45,000 00 for all herbicides required in 1984, not just for Tordon for the Toad Flax Program CARRIED Mr Campbell further moved that Council is to be advised by the A S B. when it has expended all the funds for Tordon purchases so Council may review the situation and decide if it wishes to allot more funds to the program if required CARRIED Mr Maerz noted that the A S B has prepared a policy handbook A S B which will be brought to council for its consideration shortly POLICY Mr Hastie noted there is a problem with dogs in Wi.mborne and HAND BOOK Mr. Jeffery noted there have been complaints from residents in other 61 DOG PROBLEM COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24th, 1984 P 10 hamlets at times After discussion of this matter, Mr Hastie moved that due to the many complaints received regarding dogs running loose in the hamlet areas and DOG PROBLEM in particular in the hamlet of Wimborne, the office look IN HAMLETS into the possibility of passing a by -law and hiring a dog catcher to work in the hamlet areas only, and report back to council at a later meeting CARRIED There was discussion about the need to preserve the offset OFFSET PINS i survey pins on the Acme Cemtery fob and it was generally ON ROAD ' agreed it may be necessary to pay crop loss in order to PROJECTS preserve the stakes until such time as the crews get to the projects. A /GS FOR SR Mr Code requested Mr Jeffery arrange a time to get 836 PROJECT land agreements signed for his SR 836 project Mr Maerz moved this meeting do now adjourn ADJOURN CARRIED Time 5.25 P M - - - -- -- A - -------- - - - - -- - -- � - -- - -- - - - - -- Reeve Mun'cip 1 Admstrator TOAD FLAX PROGRAM 1 It was agreed that the Agricultural Service Board recommend to Council that the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 enter into a Toad Flax Program in cooperation with farmers who had a Toad Flax problem and who were willing to cooperate 2 It was further agreed that the Agricultural Service Board recommend to Council that the following procedures be adopted by the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 as their Toad Flax Program (a) That the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 take responsibi- lity for the control of Toad Flax along roadsides and along fence lines, running parallel to roadsides, on a patch control basis (b) That any patches of Toad Flax that the regular roadside sprayer is unable to cover will be covered by back -up equipment sup- plied by the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 (c) That all control measures used by the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 will be implementing Tordon 22K or Tordon 1OK pellets, whichever is most applicable for any given area (d) That Toad Flax control take priority over the spraying of annual weeds on roads over the last three years of new con- struction That if necessary, the construction completed three years prior to current year not be sprayed (e) That the Agricultural Fieldman appoint Township Captains in each infested township to coordinate the Toad Flax Program (f) That the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 purchase and sup- ply flags and flagging material to distribute to the Township Captains for the use of farmers in each township, to mark each roadside and fence line patch for better sprayer coverage (g) That the farmers be totally responsible for the control of Toad Flax on their own or rented land (h) That the Agricultural Service Board hold a Tordon Application Seminar in late May in conjunction with Dow Chemical and Al- berta Environment to qualify farmers for the application of Tordon on Toad Flax infested areas on cultivated or native land that the individual farmer is responsible for (i) That the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 become a licensed vendor and they sell Tordon 22K or Tordon ICK pellets to far- mers authorized to apply Tordon, at cost (j) That while priority be placed on the mayor areas of infesta- tion the fringe areas should not be neglected so as to con- trol the further spread of Toad Flax throughout the Munici- pal District (k) That the Municipal District of nleehill provide a budget of $45,000 00 $-4@,-H-0-00-for the purchase of Aerb i c i des for roadside spraying and along with this an additional in -out budget of $10,000 00 for the purchase of Tordon 22K and /or Tordon 10K pellets for sale to qualified farmers for private use (1) That farmers be encouraged to adapt their present field sprayer to patch spraying of Toad Flax and that information be made available to them on the various types of sprayer nozzles and where these nozzles may be obtained (m) That the Toad Flax Program be reviewed, when necessary to ac- comodate any changes that may be necessary (n) That the A S B will report to Council when the funds set aside for purchase of herbicides have been expended so council may review the situation and determine if further funds should be alloted to the program r 1 t1] z I z I I 1� I a l t l a 11 I tTJ b I 'q I In 1 y1 x �. 1;If I i 1 o b7 I �bl I I\ l y ISO 1 b1 I O I I I 1 O I I 1 I 10 I n t2i 1 I I 1 1 1 I I I 1 1 1 i i 1 p Q I O 1 I I I l I l I I I V V V I I I 'o I I'o I fD I I I v I I t I V I I I IV 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 H I 00 1 I w 1 100 1 1 1 I V 1 In I V I In IV In I I I 10 1 101 10 It O I O I o I O I O 10 I H I I s� I O I I QT�Q I I I U, I p I I r.. 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