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Home My WebLink About1984-11-27 Council MinutesMUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL #48 AGENDA NOVEMBER 27th, 1984 ------------------------------- - - - - -- 1 Approval of Minutes Meeting November 13th, 1984 2. Approval of Accounts to be paid today November 27th, 1984 3 Appointments Public Hearing - Walter Toews SE 18- 30 -25 -4 1 15 P M Public Hearing - H Steiger SW 6- 30 -25 -4 1 30 P M COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS AGENDA ITEMS 4 1984 Road Projects not completed Establish 1985 Road Program 5 Letter from Association re. Geophysical Exploration Problems 6 Recommended Changes for Road Crossing Agreement 7. Letter from Alberta Transportation re. SR 806 Re- Alignment 8 Letter from Alberta Transportation re, Road Plan Cancellation SE 13- 32 -26 -4 9 Review 1985 gravel requirements 10 Letter from Alta Transportation re. SR 836 Sharples 11. Letter from Alta Bridge Branch re Bridge File 79728 WSW 26 -- 32-23-4 12 Request from Carbon Fire Department re purchase of water truck 13 Minutes of Community Capital Corporation & Regional Resources Meeting 14. Request from Mrs Marie Smithies for street light in Huxley 15 Review Surface Reclamation Act 16 Review retaining membership in Hudson Bay Route Association 17 Review possible redistribution of M D grants to rural community associations 18. Review Wimborne Community Association trust agreement for new park land 19 Review new agreement prepared re Tri -Eagle Dog Control NEW AGENDA ITEMS 20 Require amendment to M D business tax by -law 21 Request for permission to use parts of M D History Book prepared by Mrs G Gore 22 Salary Survey from Association 23 Request for M D to assist with provision of Rural Crime Watch Association signs 24. Request from Three Hills Farmers Bonspiel Organizors for donation to bonspiel 25 Request for cancellation of business tax owing by Downe Sand and Gravel & by Black Gold Oil & Gas 26 Review surface lease negotiations LSD 4- 3- 30 -21 -4 27. Report from Jubilee Insurance re- burning elevator at Sharples 28 Report from Alberta Environment - marks obtained by R Kennedy - operator's training course 29 Letter from Prairie Association for Water Management 30 Letters re Torrington & Linden Dry Disposal Sites 31 Review accounts billed to Sarcee Community and Ghost Pine for gravel - misunderstanding of policy 32 Review 1984 Main Crew & Small Crew Costing Reports 33 Review need to improve shop ventilation and heating 34 Review letter from PanCanadian re Road and Well Site 16 -21- 33-23-4 35 Pass two by -laws for speed limits 36 Shop & Foremen Committee Minutes - November 26th, 1984 37 J C Jeffery Report November 13 to 27/84 & approve previous report 38. Review annual payments - policies 39 Review janitor contract 40 Planning Items Toews Redesignation SE 18- 30 -25 -4 1.15 P M Steiger Redesignation SW 6- 30 -25 -4 1 30 P M Tom Lynch - request for redesignation NE 15- 33 -22 -4 Various Subdivisions 41 Confirmation Received re $100,000 Grant for Keiver's Lake Park Meeting to be held Dec 6/84 10.00 A M to discuss same Mike Ross from Alberta Parks & Recreation & Terry Vaughn from Three Hills will be present 1 -0y, MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF KNEEHILL #48 COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 27th,1984 A regular meeting of the Council of the Municipal District of Kneehill #48 was held in the M D Office, Three Hills, Alberta, on Tuesday, November 27th, 1984, commencing at 9 00 A M The following were present for the meeting J Finlay Code Division 1 Otto Hoff Division 2 (Reeve) Robert E Boake Division 3 Richard A Maerz Division 4 Harold Mueller Division 5 Reginald G Campbell Division 7 J C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator Mrs. Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Administrator was present and recorded the minutes Mrs Susan Friesen, representative from the Three Hills Capital Mr Hoff called the meeting to order at 9 00 A M Mr Hoff noted that Mr Edworthy of the AAMD & C had called a meeting at the recent convention and set up a committee to look into possible solutions to the rural taxation problems The question is raised at the convention every year but so far no solutions have been found The committee will meet with the government to discuss the problem and suggest some solutions to the members of the association Mr Boake moved approval of the minutes of the November 13th meeting of council CARRIED Mr Jeffery noted that Mr Hazelton of Linden Contractors was given permission to crush 1.0,000 yards of gravel at the McNair Pit as he was set up there doing some work for Mr McNair He is nearly finished there and wants to know if council wish him to crush gravel for them at either the Garson or Schmautz Pit Mr Rempel has indicated he will require at least 40,000 yards at the Garson Pit and 40,000 yards at the Schmautz Pit for 1985 There was discussion about the need to clean up the Garson Pit There is alot of piles of gravel and reject rock scattered all over the pit area and this must be cleaned up soon The possibility of stockpiling all the reject rock in one location was discussed and it was noted this would be quite expensive Mr Hazelton entered the meeting at this time 9.20 A.M Mr Hazelton noted there is an area stripped at the Garson Pit There was discussion about getting a ,law crusher in and Mr Hazelton noted it costs about $16,000 00 a month to rent a crusher which would crush up to 20" rock, and this would add about $1 25 per yard to the crushing price He noted also that the gravel quality is quite good and does not need the extra rock added to it He advised council the best thing do to with the reject rock would be to sell it for riprap It was agreed that a meeting be held with Mr Victor Garson, Alberta Transportation (if possible) Mr Rempel,Mr Hazelton and council on Monday December 3rd at the pit Mr Campbell moved that Mr Hazelton be given permission to crush gravel for the M D as follows 40,000 yards at the Garson Pit at a price of $1 81 per yard, 40,000 yards at the Schmautz Pit at a price of $1 76 per yard and 10,000 yards (already done) at the 1 PRESENT POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO RURAL TAXATION PROBLEMS COMMITTEE SET UP APPROVAL MINUTES GRAVEL CRUSHING GARSON PIT CLEAN UP APPROVAL FOR GRAVEL CRUSHING McNair Pit, at a price of $1 76 per yard CARRIED It was agreed Mr Hazelton should move to the Garson Pit and start crushing there first Mr Hazelton was advised the M D will likely also require gravel crushed at the Lowen Pit and the Andrews Lowen Pit at a later date Mr Hazelton left the meeting at this time 9 45 A M Mr Boake moved approval of the accounts listed for payment today, subject to further review by the Finance Committee of Mr Hoff, Mr Maerz, Mr. Mueller and Mr Boake CARRIED The 1985 road pro am was then reviewed and discussed in detail, and it as suggested that the 1985 program should be completion of the 1984 road program and the balance of the sea n be spent on clean up of old gravel pits, ditch cle ping and other similar projects. Mr Jeffery noted hat at least 10 miles of construction would be eeded in order to obtain the 1985 road grant from the province It was noted that about six miles of roads ere not completed in 1984 Council also reviewed the osting reports for the main and small crews for 1984 pr jects There was also discussion a out the 4 miles of road in Division 4 - Allingham West - and whether this road should be built until such ti a as a decision is made on a possible dam on the Kneehill Creek It was also noted that there is still 5 mil s of SR 583 Three Hills East to be built in 1985 1 - -- There was also discussion about dangerous intersections in the M D , and it was suggested that some of these bad intersections should be re -built in 1985 Mr Code moved that each councillor review his own division and bring back a report and a map showing what he feels are the worst intersections in his division CARRIED Mr Maerz asked f he would get two miles of road construction in 198 or 4 miles and it was generally agreed he would get only 2 miles He indicated he would prefer to do t e entire 4 miles of the Allingham West project in one y ar and therefore might find it necessary to change hi road priority for 1985 to the hill project on SR 582. This would be quite a large project and likely eq ivalent to 2 miles of road construction There was also discussion bout the paving program for 1985 Following further discuss on Mr Maerz moved he be allowed to change his 19 4 road project from the Allingham West Road to the S 582 Hill Project CARRIED Mr Mueller moved that the unc mpleted portion of the 1984 main crew road program be onsidered the 1985 road program for the main crew CARRIED The uncompleted small crew progra from 1984 was then reviewed in detail and Mr Boa a moved that the uncompleted portion of the 1984 sma 1 crew road program plus the A Bergos ditch cleaning pr ject be considered the 1985 road program r the small crew CARRIED There was further discussion about t e 1985 paving program and Mr Boake moved that t e 1985 paving program be as follows 2 APPROVAL ACCOUNTS 1985 ROAD PROGRAM MAIN CREW SMALL CREW PAVING PROGRAM l\ Oe k �� N Q, \\ `J P 1 5 and one half mi\on Buffalo Jump Road 2 2 miles on the SR or Siding Road 3 5 miles on the Thast Road SR 583 4 2 and one half miWimborne Plant Road CARRIED There was brief discussion about the possible re- alignment of SR 806 and the suggestion from Alberta Transportation that the M.D put some chips on a stretch of the road The government is still looking at various options for improvement to the road alignment. Mr Mueller moved to accept and file the letter from Alberta Transportation CARRIED It was suggested that the M D should hire private trucks to assist with the paving operations for 1985 and this should be budgeted for in the 1985 budget Mr Campbell noted he had discussed the possible acquisition of land in order to improve the Frere Crossing but it appeared the best solution would be to put the crossing on municipal road allowance Mr Jeffery read a letter from AAMD & C regarding geophysical exploration and complaints about damage done to roads by these companies The association has drafted a proposed form which if all municipalities agree to accept, might be used by the geophysical companies The form would be given to the municipality when the company comes in to conduct its seismic operations Mr Jeffery reviewed the draft form and after discussion of the matter, Mr Code moved that the M D approve the draft form and advise the association CARRIED Mr Cunningham has recommended various changes to the present road crossing agreement and these proposed changes were reviewed in detail Mr Code moved that the recommended changes be approved and the M D road crossing agreement be amended accordingly CARRIED Mr Hoff noted he had discussions with various people in his area who are involved in negotiations with Canadian Western Natural Gas The company is planning on installing a new pipeline in that area and the people do not wish the pipelines to cross the road allowances at the required 90 degree angle as it will take more of their land in order to accomodate the right angle crossing They would prefer the crossings to be installed at less than a 90 degree angle After lengthy discussion of this matter it was agreed that the M D would consider granting a relaxation of that portion of the road crossing agreement to allow the road crossings at less than a 90 degree angle after Canadian Western Natural Gas has signed the required road crossing agreement with the M D Mr Jeffery noted the M D has requested Alberta Transportation to cancel an old unused road diversion shown on Plan 3235 B Z , in SE 13- 32 -26 -4 and Transportation has asked if at the same time the M D would like to cancel road diversions as shown on Plan 6350 B M , and Plan 6770 B M. After discussion Mr Maerz moved that Alberta Transportation be advised the M D would like to cancel the old road diversion as shown on Plan 6350 B M, but not the road diversion on Plan 6770 B M as same is still in use CARRIED 3 b �j REALIGNMENT SR 806 PRIVATE TRUCKS FOR PAVING FRERE LOW LEVEL CROSSING FORM FOR GEOPHYICAL COMPANIES C' ev, t ROAD CROSSING AGREEMENT CHANGES C W N G PIPELINE AND ROAD CROSSINGS CANCEL OLD ROAD DIVERSION SE 13- 32 -26 -4 The meeting then adjourned for dinner between 12 00 Noon and 1 00 P M DINNER Mr Jeffery gave each councillor a copy of a gravel report which indicates the number of yards of gravel spread on M D roads over the past 10 years n GRAVEL Mr Mueller moved to accept and file the report REPORT CARRIED Mr Jeffery read a letter from Alberta Transportation SHARPLES in which they advise a new alignment for the road ROAD through Sharples should be available about the middle REALIGNMENT of 1985 Mr Boake moved to accept and file as information CARRIED Mr Jeffery read a letter from Alberta Bridge Branch in connection with the Meding low level crossing - bridge MEDING LOW file 79728 WSW 26- 32 -23 -4 They propose to supply a LEVEL CROSSING 2200 MM culvert and will pay a $3080 00 installation additional information as to the type of truck to be WSW 26- 32 -23 -4 grant operating costs CARRIED After discussion of this matter Mr Campbell moved to PUBLIC accept the recommendations from Alberta Bridge Branch Mr Code moved that Council meeting do now reconvene the public hearing having been completed CARRIED CARRIED CARBON FIRE Mr Jeffery noted that the Carbon Fire Department wish DEPT WATER to purchase a water truck with their honorarium and TRUCK wonder if the M D will agree to licence and insure the vehicle for the department, and also pay for fuel and repairs for the vehicle and supply a radio After discussion of this request, Mr Code moved that the department be requested to provide the M D with additional information as to the type of truck to be purchased and an estimate of annual maintenance and operating costs CARRIED Mr Weeseling and Mr Rawlusyk from Palliser Planning Commission entered the meeting at this time Mr Boake moved that the Council meeting do now adjourn PUBLIC in order to hold the public hearing scheduled for 1 15 HEARING P M CARRIED Mr Code moved that Council meeting do now reconvene the public hearing having been completed CARRIED By -law number 1050 which is a by -law to amend the land BY -LAW NO. use by -law 913 by redesignatiog the SE of 18-- 30 -25 -4 to 1050 an agriculture district was reviewed and it was noted SE 18- 30 -25 -4 no adverse comments to the proposed redesignation had been received at the public hearing Mr Boake moved second reading to by- -law #1050 V1 CARRIED Mr Campbell moved third reading to by -law #1050 CARRIED Mr Mueller moved that the Council meeting do now PUBLIC HEARING adjourn in order to hold the public hearing scheduled for today at 1 30 P M CARRIED Mr Boake moved that the Council meeting do now reconvene, the public hearing having been completed Time 1 35 P M BY -LAW NO 1051 After discussion of by -law 1051, this being a by -law to amend the land use by -law 913 by redesignation of the SW 6- 30 -25 -4 SW of 6- 30 -25 -4, Mr Mueller moved second reading to by -law 1051 CARRIED 4 Mr Boake moved third reading to this by -law CARRIED Mr Frank Wesseling showed council a map which indicated the number of subdivisions created by the M D over the past few years, and it appears the heaviest concentration is still around the Linden area Mr Jeffery noted that Mr. Tom Lynch has requested redesignation of his quarter - NE 15- 33 -22 -4 in order to allow his son and partner to operate an auto wrecking business on that land Mr Campbell moved first reading to by -law number 1053, this being a by -law to amend the land use by -law number 913 by redesignation of the NE 15- 33 -22 -4 to agriculture CARRIED Mr Campbell moved that the required public hearing be held on Tuesday, December 18th, 1984 commencing at 10 45 A M and notice of public hearing be advertised in the local paper and the applicant be given written notice of the date, time and place for the said hearing CARRIED Mr. Rawlusyk reviewed subdivision of Lots 2 A K This application the M D proposes to Mrs Cecil Yates of adjoining property with council the application for 5 to 31 in Block 4 Swalwell 5050 was submitted by the M D and sell Lots 30 and 31 to Mr and Swalwell, owners of the After discussion of this matter,and the report submitted by Palliser Regional Planning Commission Mr Hoff moved that the M D recommend approval for the proposed subdivision subject to normal conditions and consolidation of lots 30 and 31 with Lots 32 to 36 presently owned by Mr and Mrs Yates CARRIED Mr Rawlusyk reviewed the application for subdivision submitted by Mr Fred Weisenburger of Huxley Mr Weisenburger wishes to subdivide out a parcel of land 110 feet wide by 325 feet long from his property Block B as shown on Plan 6680 A P The proposed subdivision would contain the existing house and barn After discussion of this matter and possible access which might be required if further subdivision of the parcel were to take place in future, Mr Campbell moved that the M D recommend approval of the subdivision subject to normal conditions and subject to the length of the parcel being reduced from 325 feet to 259 feet, which would allow extension of 2nd street north to the east should any further subdivisions be requested in future CARRIED Mr Rawlusyk reviewed the application submitted by Mr Allen Reimer for subdivision of a 9.99 acre parcel in the N E 24- 30 -25 -4 The proposed parcel contains 2 houses and other buildings and the son Greig Reimer lives in one of the houses and operates the intensive farming operations It was noted that Mr Reimer had not as yet requested redesignation of the land to allow for suvbdivision of an intensive parcel of land, and after lengthy discussion Mr Mueller moved that the M D recommend refusal for the subdivision as the land has not yet been redesignated. CARRIED Mr Weeseling noted they have just about finished 5 MAP SHOWI= SUBDIVISIONS Ir REDESIGNATION NE 15- 33 -22 -4 TOM LYNCH �P�F '* C5 Se f"t" +3y -�,�;f I01S3 PUBLIC HEARING 1^ SUBDIVISIONS s f drafting the maps for the new land use by -law and he wishes to know how council wish to deal with zoning of the quarters which have previously been subdivided Should any quarter which has been subdivided be zoned agriculture or only these quarters which have intensive operations It was noted numerous isolations of existing farmsteads have been allowed on quarters which are zoned agriculture conservation and perhaps these quarters should remain agriculture conservation After discussion it was agreed that Mr Weeseling should review the files in the office and designate as agriculture only those quarters which have intensive uses located on them Mr Weeseling noted that the brief which will be presented by the Commission to the South Saskatchewan River Basin Hearings will not be completed in time to circulate it to all the municipalities before the public hearing, which is scheduled for early December He briefly reviewed what the brief will contain request that the water in the Red Deer River be retained by some means for use in this area, rather than being diverted for use further south, and is also suggesting that irrigation should be considered in the special areas After further discussion with Frank and Ross regarding this matter, they left the meeting 2.30 P M Mr Jeffery noted that Alberta Recreation has confirmed the M D will receive a $100,000 00 grant for use at Keiver's Lake Park and an annual operating budget of $20,000 00 for the next 25 years A meeting with a representative of Alberta Recreation has been set for 10 00 A M , December 6th, 1984 and it was agreed that all councillors should be present for that meeting, as decisions will have to be made as to how the grant money will be spent NEW LAND USE BY -LAW BRIEF TO SOUTH SASK RIVER BASIN HEARINU Jn RECREATION GRANT TO KEIVER LAKE PARK The minutes of the Community Capital Corporation of REG RES October 24th and minutes of Regional Resources Project MEETING meetings held September 27th and October 24th were MINUTES noted and Mr Code moved to accept and file as 'r information CARRIED Mrs Marie Smithies of Huxley has requested the M D to install a street light at the end of the block near her home in Huxley She lives on Lots 18, 19 in Block 2 After discussion of this matter, Mr Boake moved that the M D request Alberta Power to install a street light at the location requested by Mrs Smithies CARRIED Mr Jeffery reviewed for council how the members on the Surface Reclamation Board are appointed The local members are appointed by council and remain a member as long as council desires their appointment to remain in effect The present members are Emil Heinrich, Gordon Park and Norman Soder Mr. Clarence Harrison representative from Alberta Environment works with the local members and noted he is quite pleased with the work done by the local members After discussion of this matter, and noting that Environment had forwarded a copy of the booklet outlining what work the Surface Reclamation Board does, Mr Campbell moved to accept and file as information CARRIED Mr Jeffery noted that the membership fee for 1985 is now owing to the Hudson Bay Route Association and after brief discussion Mr Campbell moved that the M D retain its membership in the association and pay the 35 1(* STREET LIGHT HUXLEY M SMITHIES �_A� ry. S SURFACE RECLAMATION BOARD SET UP MEMBERSHIP HUDSON BAY ROUTE ASSOC 1985 membership fee CARRIED Mr Boake moved to table Item #17 from the agenda - possible redistribution of M D grants to community organizations - until all members of council are present CARRIED Mr Code moved to table Item #18 - trust agreement for the new Wimborne park land - until Councillor Hastie is present CARRIED Tri -Eagle Services have now forwarded a duly signed agreement for control of dogs within the M D , and after discussion Mr Boake moved to table this matter until the next meeting of Council CARRIED Mr Edward Dunay, Assessor for the M D has requested the M D amend its business tax by -law to provide for assessment and taxing of two additional types of businesses Mail Order Sales - recommend office area at $2 00 per square foot and storage or sales area at 50 cents per square foot. Sales of Rawleigh Products, Household Products, Sale of Crafts, etc - recommend office area at $2 00 per square foot and display or sales area at fifty cents per square foot After discussion of this matter, Mr Campbell moved first reading to by -law number 1054, to amend the business tax by -law and provide for assessment and taxation of the above noted businesses at the rates suggested CARRIED Mr Boake moved second reading to this by -law CARRIED Mr Code moved that third reading be given to this by- law at this time CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr Mueller moved third reading to this by -law CARRIED Mr Jeffery noted the Carbon and District Historical Book Society have requested permission to use portions of the M D "Kneehill History Book" in their history book Mr Boake moved that permission be given to the Carbon & District Historical Society to use whatever portion of the Kneehill History Book they wish in their history book CARRIED Mr Jeffery gave each councillor a copy of a salary survey conducted by the Association and Mr Campbell moved to accept and file same as information CARRIED The Orkney Athletic Association to enter into an agreement with agrees to assume the assets of the association be dissolved the Reeve and Municipal Admini sign the agreement on behalf of have requested the M D them in which the M D the association should Mr Mueller moved that strator be authorized to the M D CARRIED The Churchill Rural Crime Watch Asociation have 10 TABLE r TABLE TABLE r AMENDMENT TO BUSINESS TAX BY -LAW BY -LAW NO 1054 CARBON HISTORY BOOK PERMISSION USE PARTS OF KNEEHILL HISTORY BOOK G, lOAV ` SALARY SURVEY 1/1% AGREEMENT WITH ORKNEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CHURCHILL RURAL CRIME Z_ 11 WATCH 4/ - t requested the M D to assist them with purchase of rural crime watch road signs and after discussion Code moved that the M D agree to pay to the C,hurc Rural Crime Watch Association the sum of $300 00 such time as the association has purchased, paid and installed two rural crime watch road signs at following locations On Highway #9 at M D boundary - 4 miles east Beiseker and at the top of the hills coming out Drumheller on Highway *9 CARRIED the Mr hill at del for the Sa of of Mr Jeffery noted that the Three Hills Farmers Bonspiel REQUEST TO would like the M D to donate money or prizes to their DONATE PRIZES up- coming bonspiel and after discussion Mr Campbell TO BONSPIEL moved that the M D not donate anything to the bonspiel CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson noted there is unpaid business tax owing UNPAID by the former Downe's Sand and Gravel and also by Black BUSINESS TAX Gold Oil and Gas and after discussion of this matter CANCELLATION Mr Hoff moved that the M D cancel the unpaid business tax owing by Downe Sand and Gravel in the sum of m4�� $45 28 a� the u laid b� lne s \tax �win�by '�la�k Gbs`1d by Oil a' d Gass\in thee sum of 16 , 7 ✓ �^ Tc,n'I$5 d CARRIED ��-s Tex 91 Mr Jeffery noted Hudson Bay Oil and Gas have offered an annual rental of $900 00 per year for the surface lease on M D. land LSD 4- 30 -23 -4 He noted he had discussed the matter with Mr Paul Vasseur, landman, and he would be willing to undertake negotiations with Hudson Bay Oil and Gas on behalf of the M D for a fee of $100 00, which fee would only be payable if he obtained an annual surface rental in excess of $900 00 per year It was noted the previous rental was $705 00 per year After discussion Mr Mueller moved that the M D hire Mr Paul Vasseur to negotiate the surface lease rental for the M D at the above noted rate of pay CARRIED Mr Jeffery noted that Jubilee Insurance advises the M D comprehensive general liability policy would not cover any loss which might occur if the Carbon Fire Department were to burn down the elevator at Sharples as a fire exercise Mr Terry Reed Fire Chief and the Village of Carbon had been advised of this decision Mr Boake moved to accept and file as information CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported that Robert Kennedy passed the recent operators' training course he took with a 61% mark Mr Campbell moved to accept and file as information CARRIED SURFACE LEASE HUDSON BAY OIL & GAS FIRE EXERCISE BURNING SHARPLES ELEV ROBERT KENNEDY PASS COURSE Prairie Association for Water Management Association PRAIRIE ASSOC have forwarded brochures regarding their aims and WATER MANAGE objects and will be presenting a brief to the South ASSOCIATION Saskatchewan River Basin Hearings They request the M D to endorse their brief, and join their association After discussion of this request, Mr Code moved to accept and file as information CARRIED Mr Jeffery read a letter received from Alberta Environment in which they advise they cannot assist the TORRINGTON & 8v ii M D with the costs of establishment of the Torrington Dry Disposal Site He also read a letter from Alberta Board of Health in which they advise the M D can undertake controlled LINDEN DRY burning at both the Linden and the Torrington Dry DISPOSAL Disposal Sites SITES There was discussion as to whether the M D would proceed with establishment of the Linden Dry Disposal Site if the Villages of Acme and Linden do not wish to participate in the project and share costs The agreement with Mr Harvey K Toews to purchase land for the disposal site has not yet been confirmed and accepted by the M D., and after discussion of this matter, Mr Campbell moved that the Reeve and Municipal Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement with Mr Toews to purchase land for the Linden Dry Disposal Site, and further the M D hire a surveyor to undertake the necessary survey of the land for the site CARRIED Mr Jeffery noted that two accounts for gravel had been sent to Sarcee Community Assocition and Ghost Pine GRAVEL ACCOUNTS Association However due to a misunderstanding of the CANCELLATION policy regarding sale of gravel to a community organization, the associations were reluctant to pay for the gravel After discussion of the matter, Mr ,F``: COMMUNITY Boake moved that the two accounts be cancelled and the ASSOCIATIONS associations be advised of the existing policy CARRIED PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd have agreed that it will up- grade the road to 16- 21- 33 -23 -4 if the M D requires PAN CAN same to be up- graded in the future A ACCEPT ROAD Mr Boake moved to accept and file as information LIABILITY CARRIED Mr Jeffery noted that the existing speed limit by -laws BY -LAWS SPEED should be reviewed as sections of the Highway Traffic LIMITS Act have changed. After discussion of this matter, Mr Mueller moved first reading to by -law number 1055, this No 1055 being a by -law to establish speed limits on municipal and 1056 and secondard roads within the M D of Kneehill #48 CARRIED Mr Boake moved second reading to this by- CAA Mr Campbell moved that third reading be by -law at this time CARRIED UNANI Mr, Code moved third reading to this by -1 CAR Mr Mueller moved first reading to by -law this being a by -law to regulate speeds on construction within the M D of Kneehill # CAR Mr Boake moved second reading to this by- CAR Mr Campbell moved that third reading be • by -law at this time CARRIED UNAN Mr Code moved third reading to this by -la CAR Mr Hoff moved that Items 33 and 36 on t. tabled until the next meeting of council CAR'. E Mr Jeffery noted his report given at the November 13th meeting was not approved, and Mr. Mueller moved APPROVAL approval of Mr Jeffery's report for the period 41 J C JEFFERY covering October 23rd to November 13th, 1984 that the policy be cancelled effective January 1st, REPORTS 1985 CARRIED CARRIED Mr Jeffery then reviewed his report covering the until the next meeting period November 13th to November 27th, and noted it had EMPLOYEE DAY been suggested that the day the first aid course is to FIRST AID be held be considered employee day and lunch be COURSE supplied for the employees taking the course. After discussion Mr Campbell moved that the M D supply lunch and coffee for the employees that day about this matter and it was noted that the multi national companies - Armco or Koppers - would be in a CARRIED better position to provide a lower price that the two Mr Code moved approval of the report given by Mr Jeffery CARRIED Mr Jeffery then reviewed annual payments being made to employees as follows Payment of $35 00 for employees holding a first aid ANNUAL PAYMENT certificate Mr Mueller moved that this policy be REVIEW cancelled effective January 1st, 1985 as all employees ,A will be taking the first aid course CARRIED CANCELLATION The policy regarding paying a rebate for telephone FIRST AID COURSE rental costs to certain foremen and office staff was PAYMENT POLICY discussed and after discussion of the reasons for & TELEPHONE setting up the policy many years ago, Mr Code moved REBATE POLICY that the policy be cancelled effective January 1st, 1985 ✓+ CARRIED Mr Boake moved that Item 39 on the agenda be tabled TABLE v until the next meeting CARRIED Mr Jeffery noted that he and Mr Hoff had attended a meeting called by Jack Edworthy during the recent BULK TENDER convention Other members of the Central Alberta FOR CULVERTS Association of M D & C were also present The meeting discussed the possibility of bulk buying of culverts for all municipalities in the central association A tender would be called for from all culvert suppliers to see what saving could be obtained by placing a large order There was lengthy discussion about this matter and it was noted that the multi national companies - Armco or Koppers - would be in a better position to provide a lower price that the two smaller Alberta Companies Loss of such a large amount of business by two small companies might force them out of business It was noted this method of buying would be only for a one year trial to see if a better price could be obtained Mr Jeffery noted the M D requires about $35,000 00 worth of culverts for 1985, which is not a large order After further discussion of this matter, Mr. Code moved that the M D participate in the joint tender with the other members of the Central Association for purchase of culverts MOTION DEFEATED Mr Code left the meeting at this time - 4 40 P M Mr Hoff moved that Mr Jeffery contact Armco, Koppers, OBTAIN PRICES Twister and Frontier and obtain prices for the FOR 1985 M D s culvert order for 1985 and report back to the CULVERT PRICES next meeting of council CARRIED 10 mm Mr Boake moved that this meeting do now adjourn CARRIED Time - 4 45 P M Reeve Mu A 71 istr or 0 • 0 ADJOURN V, eLi J C JEFFERY REPORT COVERING PERIOD NOVEMBER 13th to 27th,1984 ---------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 1 Authorized Linden Contractors to crush 10,000 yards of gravel at the McNair Pit as he was already set up there Same price Discussed matter with Otto Hoff 2 Suggestion that December 5th (First Aid Course) be designated as 1984 Employee Day and Council supply lunch for the employees CORRESPONDENCE NOVEMBER 13th to 27th, 1984 --------------------------------------- - - - - -- 1 Letter from Gordon Chrisinsen of Alix regarding waste oil collection 2 Brochure from Stewart, Weir & Co. Engineers, etc 3 Letter from Alta. Workers Health, Safety & Compensation regarding safety committees, etc 4. Letter from Deloitte Haskins & Co re Hemsing Drilling receivership 5 Letter from Westerra Institute of Technology re water wastewater technician Program 6 Brochure re Community Economic Develop'ment Seminars 7 Letter from United Transportation Union re, removal of cabooses from trains 8 Copy of letter from Palliser Regional Planningn Commission to Municipal Affairs re- Hamlet discussion paper 9 Letter from Riley Datashare International Ltd re exhibit at convention 10 Letter from Alberta Labour re payday survival course 11. Minutes of Three Hills Recreation Board Meeting - Nov 5/84 12 Letter from Canadian Transportation Commission re application to widen railway crossing and move signal lights 13 Minutes - Three Hills School Division Meeting Nov 14/84 14 Receipt Salvation Army for donation 15 Brochure re* Local Government Studies Certificate Program 16 Letter from Alta Municipal Financing Corporation re* interest rates 17 Letter from County Wheatland - sanding Taylor Siding Road M D November, January and March, Wheatland December, February and April 18 Letter from Drumheller Health Unit re- recent accident suggestion to post warning sign at top of stairs 1 0 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Cheques Dated November 26/84 to be approved November 27/84 54167 Postmaster General 54168 Gulf Canada 54169 Burmac Business Systems 54170 Trochu Valley High 54171 M D Kneehill X648 - Payroll 54172 Becker, Allan 54173 A G T Regular 54174 Action Automotive 54175 Air Vac Brake Equipment 54176 Alberta Health Care 54177 Alberta Power ltd 54178 Acklands 54179 A G T Repairs 54180 Burroughs 54181 Ability Industrial 54182 Artec Alloys Ltd 54183 Brian's Service Centre 54184 C W N G 54185 Cunningham, Alex 54186 C P R 500 00 Postage for meter 44,497 21 Fuel 400 00 Update Payroll program 200 00 Girls Volleyball- Provincials 34,766 43 Office Payroll 268 00 ASB Meeting & Mileage 799 13 Monthly account 105 06 Inventory, Machine Repair 61 22 Inventory 1,190 00 Employee benefits for Nov 534 51 Monthly account 442 45 Inventory, Tools, Shop Supplies 1,800 00 Moving line 7 807 99 Word Processor & Programs 67 26 Inventory 108 21 Machine Repair 266 40 Machine Repair 84 42 Acme Shop 35 00 First Aid Cert 1,519 26 Maintenance railway crossing 54187 Drumheller Radiator 75 00 Radiator repairs 54188 Dan Dole 187 40 A S B Meeting 54189 Haskell, Vernon 15 00 #1 Licence 54190 Hauser Tractor 18 35 P/W Frieght & Inventory 54191 Imperial Oil 4,374 37 Fuel 54192 John C Jeffery 562 25 Expense account 54193 Robert Kennedy 15 00 X61 Licence 54194 Kirks Sheet Metal 606 70 Shop Supplies 54195 L'Tronics Industries 370 00 Tone Boards for radios 54196 Jim McMurtry 15 00 #1 Licence 54197 Marv's Upholstery 385 79 Winter fronts 54198 Oliver Agricultural Supply 5 10 Machine Repair 54199 P B I 29 50 Scaffold rental 54200 Page Farm Fuels 39 90 Machine Repair 54201 George Rempel 15 00 #1 Licence 54202 Oris Rodger 54203 Roszel Manufacturing 54204 Select Printing 54205 Standen Springs 54206 Snap -On -Tools 93 00 #1 Licence & Phone Rebate 254 95 Shop Supplies 43 50 Envelopes 80 72 Inventory 258 75 Tools 54207 Three Hills Glass 80 50 Cut Glass R -8 54208 Three Hills Bakery 36 32 Pastry 54209 Art Thomas 35 00 First Aid Cert 54210 Three Hills Collision & Paint 60 00 Machine Repair 54211 Three Hills School Div 409,978 50 Balance of 1984 Req 54212 54213 54214 54215 54216 54217 54218 54219 54220 54221 54222 Twin Tractor Union Tractor Village of Carbon John & Linda Voytechek Rick Vickery Dr A Ying A E S Industrial Supplies Brian Bauman Case Power & Equip Gary Ensmi.nger F T S Diamond Machine Works 54223 Lyle Gelinas 54224 Golden Hills Lodge 54225 Gordon Kesler Chev Garage 54226 Golden Sheaf Rebekah 54227 Emil Heinrich II 244 53 Inventory 305 85 Inventory 152 50 Senior Citizen's Grant 535 00 Janitor Services 93 00 Phone rebate & #1 Licence 25 00 Medical - Oris Rodger 91 73 Machine Repair 35 00 First aid Cert 24 28 Oil Filters 15 00 #1 Licence 140 00 Machine Repair 15.00 14,015 63 25 00 412 50 77 50 #1 Licence Balance of 1984 Req Fuel- Linden Water truck Catering Surface reclamation ,,� CONTINUED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Dated November 26/84 to be approved November 27/84 54228 I D #7 Alberta Mun Affairs 54229 Harvey Jesske 54230 Myles Maerz 54231 Len McCook 54232 Mandem 54233 Alan Medi.ng 54234 Brian Meding 54235 M S A Canada 54236 Order Royal Purple 54237 Pegasus Charter Tours 54238 Wallace Rasmussen 54239 Linda Shanks 54240 Keith Smith 54241 Ken Thompson 54242 Three Hills Comm Centre 54243 Dan Thomas 54244 Torrington Fuel & Service 54245 Sandy Weir 54246 Henry Wiens 10 • 258 32 Repay ID X67 for 1983 taxes - Tom Lowen 35 00 First Aid Cert 15 00 #1 Licence 15 00 #1 Licence 393 96 Inventory 15 00 #1 Licence 15 00 #1 Licence 1,284 52 Linden R F P 69 87 D A Workshop 456 20 D A Tour 15 00 #1 Licencez 60 00 Refund of Overpayment onMobile Licence 78 00 Phone Rebate 15 00 #1 Licence 140 00 Hall Rental - A S B Conf 15 00 X61 Licence 28 00 Torrington Fire Truck 15 00 #1 Licence 35 00 First aid Cert TOTAL 532,254 54 //J�/ N r1 • 1985 ROAD PROGRAM --------------- -- Main Crew Division #2 1 Hanna Project - West of 17 and 20 in 30 -24 -4 Complete Project 2 miles 3 weeks Division #3 1 Cemetery North - West of 30 and 31 in 29 -25 -4 Rebuild and re gravel 2 miles 3 weeks Division #4 1 Regehr Hill Project (SR 582) - South South half 14- 31 -25 -4 Rebuild and re- gravel 1 mile 3 weeks 1 I/M I I . 1985 ROAD PROGRAM ----------------- SMALL CREW Division #3 1 Kimmel Low Level Crossing S /SW 3- 31 -26 -4 Division #5 1 Andrews Project - W of 6 & 7 in 31 -22 -4 2. Malaka Project - blade grade & small crew In 29 and 30 in 31 -21 -4 o�. TAW 3 Alex Bergos Project West of 36- 30 -22 -4 Division #7 1 Frere Project - South of 28- 32 -23 -4 2 Meding Project - West of 26- 32 -23 -4 1 mile 1 week 1 mile 1 week 1/4 mile 1 week 1/4 mile 1 week 1/4 mile 1 week 0 • • • PAVING PROGRAM FOR 1985 ----------------- - - - - -- 1 Paving SR 841 Taylor Side Road 2 miles 2 Paving SR 583 Three Hills East 5 miles 3 Wimborne Plant Road 2 1/2 miles 4 Buffalo Jump Road 5 1/2 mailes W-A First Time Gravel & Blade Grade Projects For 1985 ----------------------- - - - - -- 1 First Time Gravel West of 2 First Time Gravel West of 30 -24 -4 3 First Time Gravel West of 4 Blade Grade MacDonald Pro West of N 6- 29 -21 -4 Division 1 27,20 & 29 in Division 2 10- 31 -16 -4 Division 3 ject - 10- 31 -22 -4 Division 5 4