HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-03 Council MinutesEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT FEBRUARY 3rd, 1992
The Executive Committee of J Finlay Code and and Richard M
Vickery met at 3.00 P.M. on Monday, February 3rd, 1992, at the
M D of Kneehill administration office in Three Hills
John C. Jeffery, Municipal Administrator, was present
Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Administrator, was present
and recorded the minutes
The following items were reviewed
1. Business Tax Arrears - Bob Long $42 48
Bob Long of Three Hills still owes business tax in the sum of
$42 48 from 1987 This includes penalties
Executive Committee recommend business tax of $42.48 owing on
Roll Number 8139 including penalties be cancelled X4v`s,�
2 Marigold Library System
The Chairman of the Marigold Library System has forwarded an
letter regarding the system and its accomplishments over the
past 10 years He noted the 1992 levy is $6 25 per capita
Asked if the M D would be interested in hearing a presentation.
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information
3 Letter from Minister R Brassard, Minister Reponsible for
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The Province wish to hear from people interested in benefits,
programs and services which support older Albertans Will be
consulting with seniors and community at large in the design of
public policy relating to older Albertans
Survey will be done, in depth study sessions will be held,
survey of seniors' organizations, and regional meetings will be
held and a provincial conference will be held in the fall.
Briefs should be submitted no later than April 15th
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file
4. Gravel Source County Red Deer - Earl Paget
A letter has been received from the County of Red Deer
are testing for gravel in that area and at this time do
wish the M D to be involved If a viable source is located
County may contact the M D at a later date.
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file
5 Bridge File 7712 WSW 16- 31 -24 -4
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Bridge Branch advise the culvert at the above location is in
poor condition The pipe was strutted in 1991 and appears to be
stable for now Bridge Branch has completed a design for a
replacement structure When the pipe deteriorates further or
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the road is to be improved, Bridge Branch will supply a 3000 MM
diameter pipe 49 feet long The new pipe would be located 1 43
meters south of the old pipe and minor channel improvements would
be required M D forces would complete the project by removing
the old pipe and .installing the new one They request
confirmation that the right of way is available
Executive Committee recommend Bridge Branch be advised the M D (e�
would undertake the necessary installation work when required
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Bridge Branch advise this pipe is in poor condition Pipe was
strutted in 1991 and appears stable for now. Bridge Branch
has completed a design for replacement and when the pipe
deteriorates or the road is improved Bridge Branch will supply
a new culvert 3353 mm length 51 207 meters and it would be
installed 1 28 meters south of the old pipe Minor channel
improvements would be required. M D forces would remove old
pipe and install a new one
Executive Committee recommend Bridge Branch be advised the M D
would undertake the necessary installation work when required
7 Keith Holliston - Bridge Branch - Retirement
Keith Holliston of Alberta Bridge Branch is retiring this year
Retirement dinner being held Saturday, February 15th in
Airdrie Cost $21.00 per person (includes gift)
Executive Committee recommend Oris Rodger attend on behalf of
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8 Edwardy Dunay - Safety Suggestion
Mr. Dunay has suggested all M D vehicles drive with their m er0
headlights on to improve visibility and safety He also k°
suggested a sticker could be put on dash to remind people
to turn lights on or off, or kits installed to hook the lights
to the ignition. It was noted the employee safety policy�`i
was put in place for only one year and now must be reviewed by
the committee (►�•wr�n« R,��k\
Executive Committee recommend Mr Dunay be thanked for his
suggestion, employees be directed to keep their lights on while
driving, stickers be placed on all vehicles to remind
employees to turn the lights on or off, and the Safety Committee
review the employee safety policy and bring recommendations back
to Council about possible changes or improvements to the policy
9 Drumheller Hospital 1992 Regusition
Drumheller Hospital have advised their 1992 requisition for the
M D will be about $6000.00 More definite information about
the requisition will be available when equalized assessment
figures are received
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information
10 Eltrohills DATS Van for Three Hills
Three Hills Hospital run a DATS society van which should be
replaced There is a Transport Canada Grant for Accessible
Vehicle Acquisition available and the hospital would request
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a letter of support for the M D to send with their application
Executive Committee recommend a letter of support be provided to (ekLpr
the Three Hills Hospital s ,- n}
11 Alberta Proqram - Toward 2000 Together
Alex McEachern, M L A for Edmonton Kingsway - New Democrat - has
forwarded information about the public hearings which will be
held regarding the Provincial program - Toward 2000 Together
He is asking for input from the people about the government's
direction in this matter.
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file
12 Drumheller Ski Club - Public Meetin
The Drumheller Ski Club is holding a public meeting on Sunday
February 9th, 1992 between 2 and 4.00 P.M to review with the
public their plans for the new ski hill The site is in the
M.D of Badlands Asked if any councillors might be interested
in attending
Executive Committee recommend J Finlay Code attend if possible.
13 AAMD & C Question about Education Trust Equity Council
AAMD & C wish to know if the municipalities would like to hear a
presentation at the Spring Convention from the Education Trust
Equity Council regarding an alternative solution to the way
education funding is presently handled
Executive Committee recommend to advise the Association this
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would be an appropriate item for the Spring convention
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14 Publication of Notice regarding Completed Road Projects
A notice has been placed in the Three Hills Capital outlining
the road projects which were undertaken by the M D last year
If anyone feels they have a claim against the M D in connection
with any of these projects, they must submit their claim no
later than April 30th, 1992
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information
15 Shaping Canada's Future Together Brochure
A brochure has been received from the Government of Canada
regarding Shaping Canada's Future Together It has several
booklets which outline their proposals as well as a video and
these items are available at no charge
The information received has been given to the Reeve for review
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Executive Committee recommend to accept and file unless the
Reeve has a further report for Council
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M J an Wilkinso
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