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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-07 Council Minutes0 is L F- COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 A regular meeting of the Council of the M.D of Kneehill was held in the M D Office in Three Hills on Tuesday, July 7th, 1992, commencing at 9:00 A M The following were present for the meeting PRESENT Reeve Richard A Marz Division Four Councillors• J Finlay Code Division One Otto Hoff Division Two Robert E Boake Division Three Harold Mueller Division Five Richard M Vickery Division Six �rtulTkdE 14-664 1�rJS1oJ ✓F3� Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Administrator was present and recorded the minutes Reeve Marz called the meeting to order Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda. ADD TO 10A New Radio Tower Site AGENDA 34A Highway 27 Intersection Gorr North Road 34B Fence Removal - SR 837 9A Three Hills Transfer Site Hours APPROVAL Mr Boake moved approval of the agenda with addition of AGENDA the above noted items CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson noted a correction is required to the June 23rd council meeting minutes A motion was missed when CORRECTION typing the minutes - Page 3 - Re. Fisher Davidson Road as MINUTES follows it MOTION Mr Boake moved Oris Rodger contact Alberta Road FISHER DAVIS Management, determine how much more LS2000 should be ROAD applied to the south 2 miles of this road, and arrange to have it applied as soon as possible CARRIED " Mr Boake moved approval of the June 23rd Council meeting APPROVAL minutes, subject to making the above noted correction. MINUTES CARRIED Mr Jeffery's report was reviewed and various items were C discussed The 1992 revenue comparison report prepared by JEFFERY Mr Jeffery was noted REPORT Mr Hogg moved approval of Mr Jeffery's report CARRIED The Executive Committee report was reviewed and various items discussed It was agreed the Recreation Committee should review the recreation grant structure previously established and see if there is any need to make any changes to the various grants There was discussion about the possibility of using 100% of market value for assessment purposes by 1996 under 1 EXEC COMM REPORT REC COMM y • a 0 C7 COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 the new Assessment Act It was agreed this concept could be discussed with Mr. Dunay later today PETER There was discussion regarding the letter from Peter KROEGER ROAD Kroeger of Calgary Mr Kroeger was charged for APPROACH work done by the grader operator on the road approach HESKETH Mrs Wilkinson read the letter received from Mr. Kroeger 3 HILLS and he felt he should not have been charged but would pay because it was a small amount He did not however feel he �N\ w % ""�� r �k� should be charged to have it re -built again interest free The other concern expressed was to have a qt r There was discussion about Item number 9 with regard to road widening agreements for subdivisions. Previously ROAD Council took road widening along the entire half mile, then WIDENING because there was concerns expressed about this road SUBDIVISION widening was taken only on the area being subdivided AGREEMENT Now because Council has agreed to take the road widening by agreement for sale only and not requiring the land owner to dedicate the road widening by survey at that time, should the road widening be along the entire half mile instead of just off the proposed subdivided parcel Mrs. Wilkinson reviewed the terms of the proposed agreement for sale which has been drafted. There was discussion about whether the M D needed to take road widening for all roads, both local and secondary Mr Vickery noted the crew is presently building roads on a 66 foot road allowance on some local roads and wondered if there was a need to take the road widening on all roads It was noted in some cases 66 feet is sufficient, but in others it is not enough 1 There was discussion about whether the road widening would be taken off the tax roll at the time the agreement CIS was entered into Mr Code moved approval of the Executive Committee Report with the exception of Item Number 9 and this issue be tabled for more information and further moved the word apology in number 5 be changed to "explanation ". CARRIED Mr Vickery moved approval of the accounts presented for APPROVAL payment today, subject to further review by the finance ACCOUNTS committee of Otto Hoff and J Finlay Code CARRIED Mr. Marz reviewed the agreement between the Kneehill KNEEHILL Ambulance Board and the Town of Three Hills regarding the AMB amalgamation of the two services He noted the price of AGREEMENT $12,000 00 has been agreed upon because the ambulance is WITH valued at $21,000 00 and the service made a $12,000 00 3 HILLS profit last year They feel there are giving up this profit, so feel the $12,000 00 is a fair consideration They agreed to accept the payment over a 4 year period interest free The other concern expressed was to have a longer time frame provided for in the agreement and this has been extended to a 10 year term, with 5 year renewals thereafter Mr Marz also advised Council a new co- ordinator has been hired by the Board Two people applied for the job, Rod Wiebe and Jason Cott.ier - difficult decision to make but Rod Wiebe was given the fob Some of the details of ] employment have not yet been worked out There was furt] discussion about the entire ambulance operation 2 i NEW AMB ' CO- ORDINATOR 0 COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 Mr Boake moved the M D agree the terms of the ambulance amalgamation agreement are satifactory and the Board be authorized to sign the agreement s CARRIED There was discussion about the policy review and the fact there are some major changes involved and it was agreed this item be discussed later today if there is time. There was discussion about the requests from the Huxley and Three Hills Re- cycling groups Alex Cunningham has looked into whether there are grants available from the Province for general operating expenses for a re- cycling group It does not appear there is There is a grant under the Resource Recovery Grant Program which would provide finanical assistance to municipalities for re- cycling and waste reduction activities Support will be available to muniicipalities for the preparation of regional intergrated waste management plans and for the implementation of these plans There does not appear to be any funding for covering actual operating costs of such a program Alex Cunningham entered the meeting at this time Council discussed whether it would be involved with providing assistance to various fragmented organizations throughout the M.D. or would re- cycling be better served if there was a more regional group which would look at re- cycling throughout the entire M.D. There is alot of re- cycled material being accumulated but a very limited market for the material at this time Mr Cunningham noted the M D is presently involved with the Drumheller Solid Waste Management Association and the Province is providing grants to that organization to assist with disposal of waste There may be grants available to purchase equipment and likely this is how the Three Hills Groups obtained funds to buy their fork lift There was discussion about whether the groups are well organized and will continue to operate It was generally felt the groups need operating money to cover expenses such as utilities for the storage building, fuel and insurance for the truck Mr Hogg moved a copy of the information regarding the provincial grants which are available to municipalities to sent to Mrs Sonia Kennedy of the Huxley re- cycling group CARRIED There was discussion about what would be involved in setting up a regional group and whether the Drumheller Solid Waste Association could look into the possibility of setting up some type of re- cycling project The request from the Three Hills Re- cycling Group was for funding for a driver which would likely amount to $5000 00 a year The Town is contributing the rent which amounts to $1200 00 a year It was generally agreed the M D could not be involved in providing funding for small groups throughout the M D and would have to look very carefully at the feasability of 3 1�4� POLICY REVIEW RE CYCLING GROUPS REQUESTS FUNDING i COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 getting involved in any project which might involve the entire M D or a larger regional area Mr Mueller moved the M D advise the two re- cycling groups the M.D. is not prepared to provide funding for their re- cycling projects, but if a regional re- cycling group, covering at least the entire M D area or a larger area, was formed, the Council would discuss the possibility of its involvement at that time CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr Mueller discussed with Council the request he received to have a waste transfer site established in the Orkney area He noted the people have to travel to either Drumheller or Three Hills to dispose of their garbage There was lengthy discussion about this request, including the number of people in that area, the initial installation costs, the need to have a person supervise the site and on -going operation costs The possibility of having a site located in the M D of Badlands in the Nacmine area was also mentioned Mr. Code moved the M D. not consider installation of a transfer site in the Orkney area at this time, but a delegation representing the people in the area may meet with Council to discuss the reasons for this decision if they so wish CARRIED There was discussion regarding the Three Hills transfer site hours Mr Cunningham noted he has received no reply from the Town regarding the M D suggestions Mr Vickery moved to table this matter until the next meeting of Council CARRIED Mr Vickery noted he had met again with Gordon Whatley regarding the possibility of purchasing land for expansion of the Wimborne Cemetery Also he and Alex Cunningham had roughly measured the area involved and it was between 1 7 and 2 acres Mr Whatley would be willing to sell the entire area between the existing cemetery and the ball diamond area for the sum of $3000 00 Mr. Hoff moved the M.D. purchase that area required for expansion of the Wimborne Cemetery between the existing cemetery and the ball diamond area from Mr Whatley at a price of $3000 00 and the M D undertake the necessary survey at its own cost CARRIED There was discussion about obtaining land for the new radio tower site Mr Vickery noted he and Mr Cunningham had discussed the various sites on the Roland Hazeltine land, but were unable to arrange a reasonable deal with him They discussed with Ron Smith the possibility of getting land from Poplar Haven Farms on the Smith Hill north of Wimborne. There is an existing tower site on their land now which is likely owned by Canadian Western Natural Gas. This site would be about 100 feet lower, but a tower of about 290 feet would overcome the loss of height Mr Smith indicated if they did make a deal they would not want 4 rV11J '-A J W .1kl- \ p:k�P <S REQUEST FOR WASTE TRANSFER SITE ORKNEY AREA ( I r , M . I-- _ , - 3 HILS TRANSFER SITE HOURS WIMBORNE CEMETERY EXPANSION fiW W61 o G15 d 51V P }G QG NEW RADIO TOWER SITE E s 0 COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 the guy wires to come down to ground level, the anchor wires would have to be 10 to 12 feet in the air so they can work around the tower site Mr Cunningham noted this would not be a problem - they would pile drive the anchor pipes into the ground about 20 to 30 feet into the ground and the wires be attached to the top of the anchor pipes up above ground level There was also discussion about renting space on an existing tower rather than buying a site and a new tower and whether this would be a viable alternative There is another tower north of Poplar Haven Farms in the County of Red Deer which is owned by Hudson Bay Oil and Gas The M D would not get a grant from Alberta Disaster Services if a tower is not purchased Total cost for the project is $100,000 00 which would include the cost of the tower, land, power, repeater, radios and handheld units, and radio shack The price of the tower is about $22,000 00 It was agreed Mr Vickery and Mr Cunningham should take all factors into consideration before making a decision on buying or leasing a site or leasing space on an existing tower There was discussion about the possibility of a lump sum lease payment for a period of 20 or 30 years rather than a yearly payment Mr. Mueller moved Mr. Vickery and Mr. Cunningham negotiate a price with Mr Ron Smith of Poplar Haven Farms for purchase or lease of a site for the new radio tower, and also discuss with Hudson Bay Oil and Gas the cost for leasing space on their tower and bring a report back to the next meeting of Council CARRIED Mr Hogg moved to table Item #11, Finn Hall Report, pending receipt of more information CARRIED Mr Cunningham left the meeting at this time Oris Rodger entered the meeting There was lengthy discussion regarding the need to purchase land along SR 836 from one mile south of SR 575 through Sharples Mr Code noted the M D has already purchased the first mile of road south of SR 575 and should proceed with purchase of the rest of the road widening at this time He noted Alberta Transportation has done the survey for replacement of the bridge and selected the route for the re- alignment of the road and bridge There was discussion about the number of vehicles which use this road, the cost which will be incurred to replace the bridge and re -align and re -build the road, whether the road should be re- built, and whether the road would ever be continued on past Number 9 highway into the County of Wheatland. It was agreed the office should determine if the M D has bought and paid for the first two miles of road south of SR 575 and the matter be discussed again after lunch P ICX a +6 �� I1a w ". I FINN HALL Ic,� \ed C � ROAD WIDENING SR 836 Mr Vickery and Mr Rodgers reported Mr Bob Peters R PETERS ii removed the fence which had just recently being put up by FENCE the M D crew on N W 19- 34 -25 -4 and the M D then replaced it 8 feet further back from property line 5 COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 Mr Hoff moved acceptance of the report from Mr Vickery CARRIED Mr Hogg noted the complaint received about the Huxley sidewalk not being repaired is correct There was funding allocated to do the repairs, but to date the work has not been done It appears the sidewalk has sunk about 4 inches because the water line was installed underneath it Both he and Mr Rodgers felt the sidewalks were not worth repairing them because the cement is crumbling and old There was also discussion about whether the sidewalks are used enough to warrant repairing or replacing them or should they be removed. The grass is growing up in the sidewalks and it appears people do not use them very much Mr Vickery moved the matter of replacement or repair of sidewalks be discussed with the residents of the hamlet at such time as the proposed hamlet meeting is held CARRIED It was agreed the office should determine what it would cost to replace a meter of sidewalk Mr. Vickery moved he be excused from discussion and voting on the next issue as it involves a family member CARRIED Mr Vickery left the meeting at this time - 11 05 A M Council discussed with Mr. Rodger the Ben Schmidt sewage lagoon site and whether it is being affected by water running down the M D road ditches and draining into his household sewage lagoon Mr Hogg noted he would like to have the grade on the east side of the road dug out and a channel created to allow the water from this area to flow into the natural drainage run and by lowering the water table in this area it should also lower the water on the west side of the road and reduce the amount of water which runs north, then east across the road and into the lagoon area Mr Rodger noted water has always run north on the east side of the road and across the road to the lagoon site He felt the road construction did not cause the problem and the water in the ditch area has not affected the road to date Mr. Hogg noted the Schmidts supplied their residence with water from the springs for years so water did come across the road The lagoon was there before the road construction was done However as the spring was there for many years, and unless the road construction caused alot more water to run, it seems likely the water was running into the lagoon area previous to road construction Weeping tile was installed by the M D under the road south of the lagoon site in an attempt to divert the water from the spring directly across the road instead of running north and then across the road through the north culvert. HUXLEY SIDEWALK RFPATRS }max i M PC gc�v�sc -� BEN SCHMIDT LAGOON PROBLEM LE COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 It appears Mr Schmidt's problem occurs in winter when the water freezes, the ice builds up and water runs over the berm into the lagoon Mr Hogg noted the owner of the land on the west side of the road - Don Dowell - would like to see something done to stop the water from the springs spreading back into his land If a drainage trench is dug perhaps it would lower the water table sufficiently to stop both problems Mr Schmidt had asked the M D to dig out his lagoon and build up the berm walls of the lagoon so the water would be diverted around the lagoon instead of flowing into it Mr Rodger noted if the M D digs a trench on the east side and it does not work, the problem would not have been solved Also to trench the area it would take clean rocks, it would be deep enough to stop it from freezing up, and the trench would have to go back into Mr Schmidt's property Mr Hogg noted his main concern was to preserve the road from water damage There was lengthy discussion about this matter Mr Mueller moved Mr Rodger be authorized to cut a 100 foot channel on the east side of the M D road allowance and into Mr. Schmidt's land on condition Mr Schmidt allows the M D to do any necessary work on his land at no cost and no work is to be done by the M D on Mr Schmidt's lagoon CARRIED It may be necessary to remove a fence and reseed the area with grass Mr. Vickery returned to the meeting at this time Mr Mueller reported on a problem the Tapley brothers are experiencing with water flooding back into their land as a result of a berm created by Mr Louis Lemay Al Atkinson and Ken Nygard acting on behalf of the brothers have contacted Alberta Water Resources and representatives from their department have inspected the site They indicated they would send a letter to Mr Lemay about the problem As the problem is strictly on private land and no M D road is being affected, the M D is not involved Mr Hogg moved to accept the report as information CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson reviewed the June 30th road tour minutes and various items were discussed. Bridge at SE 22- 27 -21 -4 - File number 8574 - Bridge Branch recommend to leave the bridge on the M D priority list as a low level crossing is not practical at this location. Mr Code noted there is a creek crossing which can be used by the landowners coming from the south across the creek but it is not a very good crossing 7 TAPLEY BROS PROBLEM WITH �I n11rH ROAD TOUR MINUTES BRIDGE FILE 8574 P--� 0 COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 The requests from Mr Gibbs for gravel on the Jackson Bridge Road and on the road east of N E 10- 30 -26 -4 were discussed Mr. Code moved the Jackson Bridge Road not be gravelled at this time due to the condition of the road CARRIED Mr Mueller moved the road ENE 10- 30 -26 -4 not be gravelled at this time due to the condition of the road CARRIED There was discussion regarding the need to do some brushing at the Jackson Bridge Road intersection ENE 24- 29 -26 -4 and there is a need for either a yield or a stop sign It is possible there was a stop sign at this location prior to the bridge construction and was not yet replaced Mr Boake moved the caragana in the ditch area be removed, and the stop sign be replaced CARRIED There was discussion about the requests from Mr Winther to correct drainage problems in his area which he feels were created by the M D road construction project Mr Hogg moved the M D undertake minor grade correction work with the grader CARRIED The suggestion Council should re- evaluate the standard of three foot over surrounding terrain for road construction projects will be reviewed during policy review Mr Boake moved approval of the road committee report CARRIED The meeting adjourned for dinner between 12.00 Noon and 1 00 P M Mr. Code moved to table item number 12 on the agenda - SR 836 road widening - until further information is available about the cost for the road widening required through Sharples CARRIED The request from Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation to put up a Caution - Slow Moving Traffic - on the M D road used to access the Horseshoe Canyon View Point area was discussed Mr Vickery moved a slow sign be put up on the M D road at this location CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson reported on the recent theft of M D road signs A ratepayer had seen and reported the theft to the M D and the matter was turned over to the R C M P It appears the party involved had stolen at least two signs - one Stop Ahead sign and one Gravel Ends sign It was agreed this is a serious matter, particularly if an accident occured because a road sign had been removed Mr Code moved to accept the report and the office review the situation with the R C M P , ensure they appreciate (fRAVFI JACKSON BRIDGE ROAD ETC NOT APP BRUSHING NEED FOR SIGN DRAINAGE PROBLEMS WINTHER APPROVAL RR GA- - rnmm RFPT DINNER SR R 'IF SIGN HORSESHOE CANYON THEFT OF MD SIGNS U COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 the seriousness of this theft and that they follow up with appropriate action against the person involved CARRIED Mrs Jan Blackie has sent a renewal of the gravel lease, but has made some changes to the renewal. She has stated no renewal will be considered at the end of this term, and wants $1.15 per cubic yard for the gravel The renewal is for a two year period until January 31st, 1994 and reclamation must be completed within six months from the date the last gravel is removed from her land Mr. Code noted he and Mr Jeffery could contact Mrs Blackie again regarding the changes to the lease renewal agreement and did not feel the price of $1 15 was reasonable. Mr Hogg moved Mrs Blackie be advised the M D is not willing to sign the agreement with the changes she has made, particularly the price of $1 15 per cubic yard, and Council would like to discuss with her the possibility of leaving the price at $1 00 per cubic yard, and would request at least a one year period to complete the reclamation of the pit CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson noted Mr Boake and Mr Jeffery were to meet with Fred Esau on June 26th with regard to the Megli gravel pit reclamation, further gravel testing and to discuss the fence situation However Mr Esau advised Mr Boake as the land is now in crop he does not want any gravel testing done until after harvest Also it appears the temporary fence belongs to the M D and there will have to be discussions with Mr Esau regarding fencing when gravel testing is done this fall Mrs Wilkinson noted Mr Esau has given the M D notice of termination of the gravel lease as of December 31st, 1992, so any extension of the lease, if required, must be done before that expiry date Mr Vickery moved to accept this report and the matter be reviewed again after harvest this fall CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson reviewed two letters received from Alberta Bridge Branch regarding bridge file 7361 WNW 21- 34 -25 -4. The M D felt a culvert could be installed at this location to replace the existing bridge which is too narrow for the bigger farm machinery crossing it Bridge Branch feel the use of a salvage bridge would be the best option and they have tentatively scheduled this bridge for re- construction this fall They propose to use a salvage precast bridge which would require a grade raise of 1 2 meters Initial estimates are based on providing a 7 3 meter clear roadway. If Council prefer and can document the need for a wider bridge the roadway could be increased to 8 2 meters The existing bridge has a clear roadway of 5 3 meters They also understand the M D is considering re- constructing the road back on the road allowance. There was lengthy discussion about this matter and it was noted because of the depth of the creek a low level crossing could not be installed to allow wide machinery to get across the creek if the proposed salvage bridge is still not wide enough It was also noted council do not wish to back the road back on road allowance D f JAN BLACKIE GRAVEL LEASE RENEWAL S- C- J I �r 'c MEGLI PIT FRED ESAU - rambled -r o BRIDGE 7361 WNW 21 -34- 25 -4 :�9 • 0 • COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 Mr Hogg moved the M D advise Bridge Branch they will agree to installation of a bridge at this location on condition it is installed in the same location, there is minimum grade adjustment required, and the salvage bridge is wide enough to accomodate wide farm machinery. CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson reviewed traffic counts done on the following roads. Miller Road West 78 5 hours - 178 vehicles = 2 3 vehicles per hour Miller Road South 78 5 hours - 301 vehicles = 3 8 vehicles per hour. Steiger Road - between January 24 - 3 40 P M , and January 26th - 1.00 P.M. - 67 hours 145 vehicles - 2 2 per hour. There was discussion regarding these counts and it was agreed this information would be considered next year when Council review their 1993 dust control program Mr. Mueller moved to accept and file as information CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson reviewed the information Mr Jeffery obtained from the Association with regard to the bulk tender process they are looking into The association would set up a committee to ascertain standard vehicle specifications and would likely only tender for standard half tons, 3/4 tons and plain 4 x 4 vehicles There was discussion about this possibility. Mr Hogg moved to accept and file as information CARRIED Mr Vickery moved to table Items 32 and 33 on the agenda - Tindall and Hogg Drainage Projects - be tabled until further information is received CARRIED The former Crossroads Gas Co -Op buildings in Wimborne, formerly owned by Gerald Dube and taken by the M D under the Tax Forfeiture Act had been inspected by the Road Committee The committee had discussed the situation with Mr Dube and he was to contact the office with further information and a possible solution to his tax problems. Nothing has been received from Mr Dube as yet The building is reasonably well contained and should not be hazardous to young children There are two holes in the back of the building Mrs. Wilkinson noted the M D cannot acquire clear title to the property until one full year from the date of acquisition under the Tax Forfeiture Act has expired The situation should be reviewed again next year Mr Boake moved to accept and file the report CARRIED Mr Vickery noted the intersection of Highway 27 and the Gorr North Road is in bad shape - and in need of some repairs The apron from the highway onto the road was not done properly by the contractor 10 TRAFFIC COUNTS MILLER ROADS STEIGER �, I � BULK TENDERS FOR VEHICLES AAMD & C TABLE DRAINAGE ITEMS TINDALL & HOGG G DUBE PROPERTY INTERSECTION HIGHWAY 27 AND NORTH MOD RnAn v C 0 COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 Mr Vickery moved Alberta Transportation be advised the apron at this intersection should be repaired by the contractor before the road is finally accepted by the Province CARRIED Mr Code noted the contractor is starting on the SR 837 road project The M.D. crews will have to remove fences as most of the landowners do not want to do this It was agreed Mr Rodger should get in touch with the contractor and Alberta Transportation to see when this work should be done Mrs Wilkinson noted Mr Smith and Mr Rodger have suggested the dual tires and rims from the John Deere tractor should be kept and put back on the tractor when it is sold or traded off Mr Vickery moved the tires and rims not be sold at this time CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson requested Council consider the M.D. Christmas holiday closure The dates between Christmas and New Year were reviewed Employees would need 3 holiday days to cover the shut down time Mr Hoff moved the M D office and public works departments be shut down from 4.30 P M December 24th, 1992 until 8.00 P.M. January 4th, 1993, stand by staff for snow plowing be arranged for and employees be advised accordingly CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson noted Lots 15 and 16 in Block 5 Swalwell have been cleaned up Does council wish to advertise the lots for sale now? Mr Mueller moved the lots be advertised for sale subject to the highest or any offer not necessarily being accepted CARRIED Mr Dunay entered the meeting at this time. He reviewed with Council the situation Mr Doug Parker has with regard to the new general assessment Mr Parker has three houses which are located on lots in Twining As the houses are within a hamlet area and each site is less than one acre in size Mr Parker cannot use his farmland to offset the assessments on the houses Mr Parker has indicated he will proceed with a replot of the area in Twining which would then create a parcel of land larger than 1 acre in size It was noted Mr Parker would have received assessment notices showing the assessment on the 3 houses in February. There was lengthy discussion regarding this matter SR 837 ROAD PROJECT KEEP DUAL TIRES J D TRACTOR OFICE & CREW SHUT DOWN XMAS Zc- nni�Pr OFFER LOTS FOR SALE C �3 ASSESSMENTS DOUG PARKER Mr Vickery moved Mr Parker be advised it is not possible 1 e� to make any change in his tax structure for 1992, but if he ���-- proceeds with a replot of the area, the M.D. assessor will look at his assessment base for 1993 taxation year CARRIED Mr Alwin Anhorn's assessment on his quarter of land was ALWIN discussed. Mr Anhorn has a house and a mobile home on his ANHORN land and with only one quarter he does not have sufficient 11 COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 agricultural land assessment to offset the residences assessment There was lengthy discusson regarding the assessment process and Mrs Wilkinson advised Council as to the amount of taxes actually paid by Mr Anhorn and a possible option he has with regard to the mobile home on his land Mr Hogg moved to accept and file as information CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson read a letter received from Nova regarding their 1992 taxes They are quite concerned about the increase in the taxes over 1991, which occured as a result of the large increase in their assessment Mr. Jeffery had discussed the situation with a representative of Nova and will provide them with the information they had requested I Mr. Boake moved to accept and file this report. CARRIED Mr. Dunay left the meeting at this time - 2.30 P M Art Thomas entered the meeting at this time Mrs Wilkinson noted if the committee set up to review the possibility of hiring a by -law enforcement officer wish to meet with the County of Wheatland it would have to be on a council meeting day as Wheatland's meetings are held the same day as the M D council meetings The committee would have to miss a portion of the M D council meeting in order to meet with the entire Wheatland council It was noted the committee has been to Red Deer and to Vulcan Mr Vickery moved to table this matter and the committee bring an interm report to the next meeting of council CARRIED The M D stubble burning by -law was discussed with Mr. Thomas. Mr Code noted any person who wishes to burn stubble should have to get a permit. Mr Thomas noted he felt in some circumstances a person should be allowed to burn stubble, but it should be a very restrictive process as burning stubble is hard on the soil and is not a good practice Mr Code moved the office draft a new stubble burning by -law to provide burning of stubble fields only after obtaining a permit and approval from the M D Soil Conservation Officer CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson reviewed the A S B minutes and Mr. Thomas noted the Three Hills Capital will put the A S B advertisements on page 8 of the Capital along with the reports from the District Agriculturist and the Home Economist, rather than in the M D news section Mr. Hoff moved as long as there is discretion used in the number of advertisements placed, and approval is obtained from the A S B., advertisements may be placed in other newspapers in the area 12 el 141,11 LETER ND—VA RE TAXES BY LAW ENFORCEMENT nFFTCFR REPORT FRnM CnMM M D BURNING BY LAW STUBBLE FIELDS A S B MINUTES N, L•` 0 H COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 CARRIED Mr Hoff noted there will be a local A S B Plot Tour on July 31st. They will be providing coffee and donuts only, no lunch There was further discussion about the A S B extension program and Mr King had asked for clarification of the role of the A S B in assisting the District Agriculturist It was suggested if the expenses for programs put on by the D A were approved by the A S B there should be no problem Mr Thomas noted the Region 2 conference will be held November 5th Mr Hoff asked if the M D would agree to pay for the lunch for the conference The Board has asked Mr Marz to be chairman for the conference even if he for some reason is not re- elected to council Mr Code moved the M D pay for the noon luncheon for the November 5th Region 2 conference at a price not to exceed $1600 00 CARRIED The salinity demonstration plot at B Frere's was discussed It was agreed there would not be time for the M D. buggies undertake the required work at this plot and the A S B should hire a local contractor to do the work Mr Vickery moved approval of the A S B minutes. CARRIED Art Thomas left the meeting at this time Craig Davies entered the meeting at this time - 3.15 P.M. Mrs Wilkinson noted the area beyond the fence at the Orkney view point area has fallen away and it has been suggested a Caution - Stay Back sign be put up to keep people from climbing over the fence and walking down the hill It was agreed this be done Mrs Wilkinson read a letter received from Alberta Agriculture expressing thanks for the assistance from the M D Agriculture Service Board crew in putting up the poles for the experimental wind screen at Ken Stewart's land Mr Davies reviewed the changes made to the Dunphy Kirkpatrick Area Structure Plan as a result of comments made at the public hearing. It was agreed these changes were appropriate. Mr Hogg moved first reading to by -law number 1263, this being a plan to adopt the revised area structure plan for the Dunphy /Kirkpatrick area CARRIED Mr Vickery moved second reading to this by -law CARRIED Mr Code moved third reading be given to this by -law at this time. 13 MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY REGION 2 NOON LUCHEON ORKNEY VIEW POINT NFFnc CTru THANKS ALTA AG KEN STEWART WIND SCREEN P - AREA STRUC PLAN BY LAW 12 3 • 0 0 COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 The by -law will be reviewed again at the next meeting of council. There was lengthy discussion about establishment of guidelines for the M P C to deal with requests for waiver of Section 78 of the Provincial Planning Act WAIVER OF SECTION-78 Section 78 provides that a second residence not required for farming purposes cannot be located on a parcel less PLANNING than 80 acres in size ACT Mr Davies noted Palliser Planning feel there should not be second residences on parcels of land less than 80 acres in size except for farming needs and the M P C. should not be granting waivers of this section of the Act except in very restricted circumstances such as on compassionate grounds However the Commission also feel if Council establish a definite policy as to when waivers can be granted it will limit the flexibility of the commission Mr Davies reviewed the guidelines prepared by the Commission The guidelines indicates the Commission should consider the following points when a waiver has been requested proximity to urban centres, condition of the dwelling, servicing, purpose for the request - i e estate purposes and land use requirements. When making a recommendation to Palliser on a subdivision application the Commission may recommend a waiver of Section 78 in order to allow leaving the second residence on the proposed subdivision Mr Boake moved the guidelines prepared by Palliser be adopted for use by the Municipal Planning Commission CARRIED Mr Davies asked what council's intentions were with regard to the abandoned railway line from Carbon to CP Drumheller and wondered if Council would like the ABANDONED Commission to look into the matter with C.P. Rail RAILWAY LINE` He was advised of the letter received by Council from C P Rail which indicated the company was in the process of gifting the land to the Province, and the only option was for the M D to enter into a licence of occupation which council do not wish to do There was discussion about the extra land which is available at the various railway sidings along that line and what ramifications there would be if that land was sold to someone for development Mrs Wilkinson noted a Mr Al Bakos has requested re- DATE designation of Pt N E 1- 32 -24 -4 from agriculture to PUBLIC local rural commercial as he wishes to put up a small HEARING go -kart track REDESIGNATIO1 Mr Vickery moved the public hearing be held on Tuesday, August 11th, 1992 at 4.30 P M , and notice of the public hearing be advertised in two issues of the Three Hills Capital. CARRIED 14 i pt C7 r� COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 1992 Mr Davies left the meeting at this time Time 4.00 P M The AAMD & C has forwarded information from the report prepared by the Round Table on Environment and the Economy committee The report is called Alberta - Working for a Sustainable Future " The committee would like all municipalities to endorse the report by passing a resolution which reads as follows: Be It Resolved that - - -- endorse the concept of sustainable development, including the vision and principles outlined by the Alberta Round Table on Environment and Economy in its report, Alberta Working for a Sustainable Future. Mr Code moved the M D accept and adopt this resolution and advise the Association accordingly CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson reviewed various outstanding business tax accounts There is approximately $1800 00 owing and one credit of $7 00 Most of the accounts would not be collectable Mr Hoff moved the outstanding business accounts totalling $1760 62 be cancelled and further moved Mrs. Maureen Howard be refunded the $7 00 which is standing to her credit CARRIED Mrs Wilkinson read a letter received from Dick Sommerville regarding recent KEDA committee developments There was discussion regarding this matter. Mr. Hoff moved to accept and file as .information CARRIED Council then reviewed the recommendations made by the Policy Review Committee in conection with the A S B policies and policy 13 -16. There was also discussion regarding the recommended changes to Policy 13 -16 -1 - road building standards OUTSTANDING BUS TAXES KEDA REPORT POLICY REVIEW Mr Boake moved Council accept the recommendations made by C�3 , the committee in connection with the A S B policies and with Policy 13 -16 and further moved Policy 13 -16 -1 road �C, Cie 5 building standards and the other recommendations from the c hGrS� committee be discussed again by Council at a later date CARRIED Mr Mueller moved this meeting do now adjourn CARRIED Time 5 00 P M �� L2 ----- Reeve 15 -- - j- -- - - - - -- Muni pal Ad nistrator ADJOURN k A A v C n LJ 23RD JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT COVERING THE PERIOD JUNE =h, to J -4�, 1992 rti1y r-\+h Balance Forward $70 04 1 Budget and Mill Rate new finalized and tax notices sent out Total Budgeted Revenue for 1992 $11,561,700 Contingency Reserve ( $ 1,254,600 ) Total Budgeted Expenses for 1992 ( $10,307,100 ) Surplus /Deficit -0- Revenue Comparison. 1991 1992 Over /Under Tax Levy Residential 270,019 506,500 236,481 Tax Levy Commercial 154,787 183,500 28,713 Tax Levy Industrial 1,444,934 1,823,500 378,566 Tax Levy Farmland 3,588,748 3,144,600 (444,148) Tax Levy Power & Pipe 2,901,164 3,876,700 935,536 ---- - - - - -- 8,359,652 ---- - - - - -- 9,534,800 -- - - - - -- 1175,148 2 Paid for Lunch for County of Vulcan people here to review M D Computer System with Herman and Bellamy $59 99 3 Paid for Lunch for Farren Leavitt - Dept Ag $12 68 4 Paid for Golf for Lonnie McCook and Colin from Torchinsky $36 00 Balance Forward $177 72 CORRESPONDENCE: 1 Newsletter from Alberta Environment - Water Management in Alberta. 2 Letter from House of Commons - John Chretien re- New Partnership for Cities 3 Minutes from Big Country Tourist Association Meeting - June 11/92 4. Red Deer River Newsletter 5 Invitation to attend Opening of Old Man Dam on July 16th, 1992 6 AAMD & C News Highlights 7 Received $5439 00 CASCI Grant 8. Information re. 1992 Western Canada G.F.O.A Conference in Yellowknife 9 Tourism Newsletter 10. Letter from Bumper forwarding further payment of 1991 arrears $180,000 00 Building Permits. 1 Britestone Colony - Cement Batching Plant - N W 33- 28 -23 -4 $15,000 2 Ken Leaf - West half SE 1- 32 -23 -4 Addition to Residence $3000. 1 r F r r F r 6 M E r U 0 JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT COVERING THE PERIOD JULY 7th to JULY 7th, 1992 Balance Forward $177.72 1 Gave Map to Occupational Health and Safety Representative to show him where the main crew was working - here for an inspection Cost $ 10 00 2 Assessment Appeal Board hearings set for August 13/92 - will Ld use Council Room - starting 8 30 A.M. 3 Does Council wish to order more M D pins without the resin dome? About 100 pins left - there is about 1300 resin �U�rie dome pins which are more expensive Balance Forward CORRESPONDENCE 1 2. 3 4 5. 6 7 8. 9 10. 11 12 13 14 15. 16 17 18 19. 20 21 22 23. 24 I 1 $187.72 Brochure re* Water Use Challenges - Conference October 5 to 7 1992 in Lethbridge AAMD & C News Highlights Report from Alberta Environment - Climate of Alberta - Report 1989. Alberta Lead Newsletter - Alberta Agriculture - Rural Education and Development Association Bridge Authorization - Bridge Branch doing work on bridge WSW 20- 30 -25 -4 - Linden Bridge on SR 806 Paddle Petroleum have transferred their lease with the M D 4- 3- 30 -21 -4 - to Jaguar Engineering Ltd., of Calgary Minutes - Carbon Recreation Board - June 8th, 1992 Letter from Institute of Public Administration of Canada inviting M.D to submit a nominee for the Alberta Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration Big Country Region - Recreation Up -Date Three Hills Disposal Site Register March to May, 1992 Copy of Letter from Village of Linden to Drumheller Solid Waste - repairs to transfer box at Linden - Quotes $3990 vs $2400 from Haul All - lower bid accepted Marigold Report AAMD & C News Highlight 1991/92 Annual Report - Palliser Regional Planning Letter from Mrs. Feltham acknowleding receipt of letter regarding income tax change for automotive technicians Received $120 00 - fines Letter from Mayor of Ottawa asking for donations to implement a Canada wide movement to promote pride in our country s flag Information about Peace Parks Across Canada Brochure - 5th National Conference on Drinking Water Letter from Rural Health Care Association of Alberta Asking M D to join and through larger group have a stronger voice for rural Alberta in Health Matters Letter from Alberta Health enclosing policy document - Further Directions for Mental Health Services in Alberta Released by Minister Nancy Betkowski Letter from Science Alberta Foundation re. Grants and Awards Program Minutes - Drumheller Solid Wate Association Annual Meeting Alberta Seniors Advisory Council - 1991/92 Annual Report. i • 0 JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT COVERING THE PERIOD JULY 7th to JULY 7th, 1992 BUILDING PERMITS. 1 2. 3 4 5 6 � 7 8 9 I' ' 10 11 2 Eagle Ridge Poultry - 2nd Residence Pt N W 3- 31 -25 -4 $10,000 Lars Hegedys - House - Pt. N W 7- 31 -25 -4 $70,000 Huxley Hutterian Brethren - Kindergarten Building - SW 29- 34 -22 -4 $40,000 Stuart Meston - Addition to Residence - SW 27- 31 -23 -4 - $40,000 Britestone Hutterian Brethren - N W 33- 28 -23 -4 - Shop - $80,000 Britestone Hutterian Brethren - N.W 33- 28 -23 -4 - Granary - $30,000 Britestone Hutterian Brethren - N W 33- 28 -23 -4 - Shop - $60,000 Britestone Hutterian Brethren - N W 33- 28 -23 -4 - Feed Mill - $50,000 Robert Elliott - S E 14- 29 -24 -4 - Cattle Shed and Replace Garage $13,000 Brian Cuffe - Pt S W. 20- 32 -23 -4 - Replace Mobile Home with Modular Home - $81,000 Del & Dale Poultry Farms - Pt S E 5- 31 -25 -4 - Mobile Home to replace existing mobile - and to remove 2nd mobile - $45,000