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AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25TH, 1992
1 Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Council Minutes - August 11th, 1992
Require corrections to same on page 3 - see notes
3 John C Jeffery Report
4 Executive Committee Report
4a. Approval of Accounts
APPOINTMENTS•
10.30 A M - Oris Rodger
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PRIORITY ITEMS:
i TABLED ITEMS.
GENERAL ITEMS.
5 Report re- 1992 Hospital Board Elections and Appointments
6 AAMD & C 1992 Convention Call
7 Report re Trochu Swimming Pool By -law
8 Review bids received for purchase of Swalwell Lots
j 9 Report re: Office Staff - Maternity Leave
10 Consider report re: By -Law Enforcement Officer
11 Report re. Levi Boese File
12 Letter from Louise Feltham re 125th Anniversary
Special Commemorative Medals
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TRANSPORTATION ITEMS-
13 Road Committee Report
14 SR 836 - Backsloping Agreement - Art Thomas
15 SR 837 - Backsloping Agreement - Delmer Adie
16 Review Grader Operator Policy
17. Report re 1992 gravel crushing requirements for 1993
18 Oris Rodger Retirement - Replacement?
19 Recommendation from Policy Committee re- Blade Grades
Review draft letter to Opinac
20 Report from R A Marz and Otto Hoff re land for
Torrington Gravel Pit Lake
21 Review Secondary Road priorities
22. Report re. Compensation for Kerns Project
23 Report re. Fisher Davidson Road and Consolid Dust Product
UTILITY OFFICER ITEMS
nil
A.S.B
nil
PLANNING ITEMS•
24 Letter from
25 Letter from
setbacks fo
26. Report from
Subdivision
27 Need motion
Welsh & Co re: Britestone Colony
L Schultz request for relaxation of
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M P C re Dunphy Cemetery - Possible
to establish policy for allowing
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second residences on small parcels of land
PARKS-
28 Report re pumping at Keivers Lake from Parks commi
and report re. Parks Meeting held August 18th, 1992
LATE ITEMS•
29 Price for Paving - Border Paving
30 Buggy Rental Prices
31 Report re Bridge File 7361
32. Report re. 1992 gravel crushing requirements for 1993
33 Vehicle Station Inspection Report
34 Report from Alberta Labour - Power Line Safety
35 Request from Drumheller Valley Ski Club
DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Committee Reports
ADJOURNMENT
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PUBLIC HEARING.
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COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 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,
August 25th, 1992, commencing at 9 00 A M.
The following were present for the meeting
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
Lawrence Hogg
Division
Seven
J C. Jeffery, Municipal Administrator
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*
36 Complaint - Jack Lowen - Blackie Pit
37. Request from Drumheller & District Solid Waste
Association
Mr. Vickery moved approval of the agenda subject to
addition of the above noted items
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed two corrections required on page 3 of
the August 11th council meeting minutes The legal
description for the road used by Mr Magnuson to gain
access to his residence is West of 4 and S of 9 in
34 -22 -4 Also the M D obligation with regard to the Earl
Paget service road would be to supply the necessary gravel
and be responsible for any line moves, not gravel and
culverts
Mr Mueller moved approval of the August 11th council
meeting minutes subject to the above noted corrections
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery's report was reviewed
Mr Hoff moved approval of Mr. Jeffery's report
CARRIED
The Executive Committee report was then reviewed and
various items, including the Hovercraft Tour CTAP grant,
were discussed
Mr Code moved the scraper be re- advertised for sale with a
reserve bid bf $15,000 00
CARRIED
Mr Boake moved approval of the balance of the Executive
Commitee report
CARRIED
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PRESENT
ADD TO
AGENDA
APPROVAL
AGENDA
CORRECTION
AUGUST 1
MINUTES
APPROVAL
MINUTES
J C JEFFERY
REPORT i
EXEC
COMMITTEE
RE- ADVERTISE
SCRAPER
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APPROVAL
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Mr Vickery moved approval of the accounts presented for APPROVAL
payment today, subject to further review by the finance ACCOUNTS
committee of R A Marz, Otto Hoff, J Finlay Code and
Harold Mueller.
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery noted it will be necessary to hold an election
for hospital board members for Wards 1 and 11 of the Three
Hills Hospital Board and for Ward 5 for the Olds
Hospital and for the Elnora Hospital Board ward Council
will have to appoint 3 members to the Trochu Hospital Board
and one member to the Drumheller Hospital Board Acme and
Linden will hold elections for representatives from Ward 3
and 4 of the Three Hills Hospital He noted the present
members of the Trochu Hospital are willing to remain on the
Board Mr Code noted he and Mr Hoff had discussed who
might represent the M D on the Drumheller Hospital Board
and Mr Hoff would be prepared to accept the appointment if
council so wish
Mr. Boake moved to table this matter and the necessary
hospital board appointments be considered at the 1992 -93
organizational meeting of Council.
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery noted the Fall Convention of the AAMD & C will
be held at the Terrace Inn commencing with pre- registration
on November 16th, 1992. Official opening will be Tuesday,
November 17th
There was discussion about who would attend the convention
because of the up- coming elections and change in public
works superintendent
Mr Vickery moved rooms be booked for the convention and
the necessary forms be returned to the Association
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed the status of the loan held by the
M D for the Trochu Swimming Pool. The pool is 20 years
old and the area still owes the M D $37,036 32 for the
pool The tax levy from that area is not sufficient to
reduce the original loan due to the increased operating
costs There was discussion about the need to have the
loan paid off soon as the life of the pool is likely only
25 years It was suggested people cannot afford to pay
for a pool and an arena in every town or village
HOSPITAL
BOARD
ELECTIONS
AND
APPOINTMENTS
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CONVENTION
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TROCHU
SWIMMING
POOL
BY LAW
Mr Mueller moved the administrator be authorized to
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calculate and levy whatever mill rate (up to the maximum of
2 mills as provided in the by -law) against the Trochu
Swimming Pool area over the next five years in order to
retire the original Trochu Swimming Pool loan and to cover
the M D 's share of the annual operating costs
CARRIED
It was also agreed Mr Jeffery should draft a letter to the
RECREATION
various recreation boards and rural communities to let them
DIRECTION
know what direction council is proposing for future years
to ensure recreation costs do not continue to increase and
to encourage amalgamation of recreation facilities
throughout the area.
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There was discussion about Oris Rodger's retirement and the
need to hire a replacement for the position
Mr Code moved the
administrator be author:
a suitable replacement
suitable candidate, the
the committee bring a
meeting
Reeve, Deputy Reeve and the
Lzed to review who on staff might be
for Mr Rodger, and if there is a
person be offered the position and
report back to the next council
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery noted no bids were received for Lots 15 and 16
in Block 5 Swalwell
Mr Hoff moved to accept and file as information
CARRIED
Council reviewed the letter from M P Louise Feltham
regarding the 125th Anniversary Commemorative medals
Mrs Feltham has 40 medals for her area and she has
requested the M D submit a name of a person from the M D
who might be a suitable recipient. There was discussion
about this request
REPLACEMENT;
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SUPERINTENDS
NO BIDS
SWALWELL
LOTS
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125TH
COMM
MEDALS
Mr. Boake moved the M D. submit the name of Ralph W Brown, �e r-
former councillor and reeve of the M D of Kneehill a nA
CARRIED
Oris Rodger entered the meeting at this time.
The Road Committee report of August 19th was then reviewed
Two requests for a new intersection sign and a change of an
existing sign was reviewed by the Road Committee
The Road Committee feel there was no need to make any
changes and also recommended a general policy as to what
signs should be put up if an intersection requires signing
There was discussion about this recommendation
Mr Boake moved, if Council agree by motion, signing of an
intersection is required
a) Yield signs are to be used where a gravel road
intersects with another gravel road.
b) Stop signs are to be used where a gravel road intersects
with a paved road
c) Stop signs are to be used where a paved road
intersections with another paved road
but in cases of extreme visability problems council may
authorize different signage
CARRIED
Mr. Rodger noted Border Paving will pave the SR 585 and 836
intersection at a cost of about $60,000 00 There was
discussion about the costs for this work
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ROAD COMM
REPORT
INTERSECTION
SIGNING
POLICY
PAVING
INTERSECTION
R 836 & 585
COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 1992
Mr Boake moved the M.D. hire Border Paving to pave the
SR
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836/SR 585 intersection
reviewed Road Committee
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CARRIED
BLADE
a�,/
grade is';n_cessary at this time.
The request from E J. Gibbs to have the ditch lowered and
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culvert moved on the road West of 2- 30 -26 -4 was reviewed
by
REFUSED
the Road Committee Mr Gibbs feels if the ditch
was
course crew on SR 582 was
lowered the water which ponds in the ditch would run
discussed with Mr Rodger.
It
into a drainage ditch he has on his land and improve
the
amount of time and there was some
productivity of his land next to the road Art Thomas,
Ag
GIBBS
Fieldman, had been requested to inspect the site
to
DRAINAGE
determine why the ceral crops would not grow in that area
PROBLEM
He advised the field next to the ditch is very flat
and
cereal crops do not grow due to the water ponding
and
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salinity The ditch put in by Mr Gibbs is improving
the
drainage on his land, but it would be difficult to gain
enough slope to stop the water ponding in the ditch
Mr Gibbs has planted forage on this part of his land,
it
is well established and production is good This is likely
the best that can be expected.
Mr Hoff moved Mr Gibbs be advised the M.D will not
be
doing any ditch work at this time
CARRIED
The request for a blade
grade
road ESE 3- 33 -24 -4 was
reviewed Road Committee
feel
construction of a blade
BLADE
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grade is';n_cessary at this time.
GRADE
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REFUSED
The work done to date by the
base
course crew on SR 582 was
discussed with Mr Rodger.
It
has taken a considerable
amount of time and there was some
concern expressed about
BASE COURSE
the crown of the road
CREWS
Mr Rodger advised he had two paving crews working, one on
SR 582 and another crew which did the PBI north road He
also reported the 1/2 inch gravel has been put on 8 miles
of SR 582 and 3/4 inch gravel on 4 miles
There was discussion about bridge file 7361 West 21- 34 -25 -4
Torchinsky Engineering has prepared two diffferent
alignment proposals to improve the road and bridge Bridge BRIDGE
Branch has a salvage bridge which they propose to install 73 1
in the winter of 1992/93 at a cost of about $100,000 00
Torchinsky recommend alignment C which would require a
short diversion channel of approximately 60 meters and
reconstruction of the road back on original road allowance.
There was discussion about the amount of use the road gets
It is used by local farmers to gain access to their fields
to the north It is not a high traffic road, but the
bridge is too narrow for large farm machinery
Mr Vickery moved Bridge Branch be advised council is not
prepared to build a new road and their first choice would
be for Bridge Branch to provide and install a large culvert
to replace the existing narrow bridge, and if this is not
acceptable, -the M D would request funding for a low level
crossing and to have the old bridge removed
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 1992
The discussions held recently with Lewis Malaka regarding LEWIS
the forced road were reviewed MALAKA
ROAD
Lonnie McCook, Grade Forman, entered the meeting at this PROBLEM
time 11 00 A M
The request from Len Andrews regarding lack of access LEN
through Mrs Helen Lowen's land was noted The road ANDREWS
committee did not meet with Mrs. Lowen as council had ACCESS
previously decided this was a private matter and council PROBLEM
would not be involved
Completion of SR 836 project was discussed with Mr
McCook He indicated it will take at least 45 days of good SR 836
weather to complete the project Will Transportation allow
the contract to be completed next spring?
The cost to rent two buggies to help complete the project
was discussed at length Mr Rodger had obtained prices RENT
from two contractors. BUGGIES
FOR
It was agreed Mr Jeffery should try to contact Leon Root MAIN CREW
from Alberta Transportation to see if his department would
have a problem with allowing the contract to run into next
spring
It was agreed this matter be discussed later today
Mr McCook left the meeting at this time
Mr. Hoff moved approval of the road committee report
APPROVAL
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CARRIED
ROAD
REPORT
Mr Vickery moved he be excused from discussion and voting
on the next matter as there is a family involvement
CARRIED
Mr Vickery left the meeting - 11 45 P M
Mr Jeffery reviewed the compensation paid to Richard
RICHARD
Vickery, Senior, for the Kerns project Mr Vickery was
VICKERY
paid $57 60 for general land damages and a small borrow pit
SENIOR
area, but no crop damage as the land was in summerfallow
COMPENSATION
There was no compensation for backsloping or borrow pit
KERNS
The same method of calculating the compensation was used
PROJECT
for everyone involved with the project There is no
provision in the policy for compensation for use of land
for a camp site and there was a camp site on Mr Vickery's
land The black dirt on the area used as a camp site area
was stripped off, stockpiled and spread back after the camp
moved
Mr Boake moved no change be made in the method of
calculation of compensation for road projects and only
general land damage and crop damage, if the land is in
crop, be paid for a camp site area
CARRIED
Mr. Jeffery noted Art Thomas has requested installation of
an approach into his pasture as a condition on the ART
backsloping borrow pit agreement arranged with him for the THOMAS
SR 836 project APPROACH
SR 836
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Mr. Vickery returned to the meeting at this time
Mr Mueller moved approval of the agreement arranged with
Art Thomas for SR 836 and the M D agree to install an
approach off of SR 836 in his pasture area as long as the 1f4}fr
location meets sight distance. sen+
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery left the meeting at this time
Mrs Wilkinson reviewed the agreement arranged with Delmar
Adie for
SR 837
Mr Adie had requested a texas gate be
DELMER
installed
for him
as part of the backsloping borrow pit
ADIE
agreement
It
appears a texas gate has already been
BS Bp
installed
for Mr
Adie, likely by the contractor doing this
AGREEMENT
job for the Province
Mr Code moved approval of the backsloping borrow pit 4�e
agreement arranged with Mr Adie for the SR 837 project, as sir}
long as there is no costs incurred by the M D for
installation of the texas gate. +�
CARRIED
Mr. Jeffery returned to the meeting and reported on his
conversation with Leon Root of Alberta Transportation
There was further discussion regarding whether the M D
should rent two buggies to help complete the SR 836 project
and the costs which would be incurred.
Mr Boake moved the M D hire two 627 buggies from Shelco
Construction for at least one month at a rate of $100 00 RENT
per hour per machine, on condition Shelco provide the BUGGIES
operators for the buggies, and the M D provides the fuel
for the machines.
CARRIED
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It was agreed council should review the costs incurred to
hire the buggies on an on going basis
The meeting adjourned for dinner between 12:00 Noon and DINNER
1.00 P M
The meeting reconvened Mr Vickery did not return to the
meeting at this time
There was discussion about the policy change which provided
supervision of the M D divisional motor graders was to be DIV
the sole responsibility of the Public Works Superintendent GRADER
npFRATnpq
Mr Rodger noted the grading operations appear to be
working well and the general condition of the roads in the
M D is good There was some concern expressed about the C
amount of weeds, thistles and sweet clover in the ditches
and whether the M D should look at putting a mower on an
older grader to cut the grass on the sides of the roads
Mr Vickery returned to the meeting at this time - 1 10 P M
Mr. Hoff moved to table this matter until the last meeting
of November and council review the divisional grader
operation again at that time
CARRIED
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Mr Jeffery reviewed the amount of crushed
gravel left in
the pits
and stock piles Council will have
to decide what
roads will
be base coursed and chipped next year before a
decision
can be made as to the amount and
type of gravel
1992
crushing
required this fall
GRAVEL
CRUSHING
There is
about 10,000 yards of pit run left
at the Schmautz
Pit and
it was felt this should be crushed
and removed so
FOR 1993
the pit
can be reclaimed Mr Rodger noted
the gravel
might be
good for 1/2 inch road gravel, but
not good enough
for 3/4 inch or chips
It will take about 8400 yards of chips for 12 miles of SR
836 and 1 1/2 inch gravel for the base course. There was
discussion about whether the 1 1/2 inch gravel at the Alex
Lowen stock pile site could be used for the SR 836 base
course
It was suggested SR 836, the King Hill, part of SR 583 east
and the Linden West road will have to be base coursed in
1993
Mr Mueller moved to table this matter for more .information
about the number of miles which are ready for base course
and chipping next year and the amount of gravel required
CARRIED
There was discussion with Mr. Rodger about who he felt
might be able to take over as public works superintendent
when he retires and who could replace the successful
candidate in their present job
Mr Hogg moved Vernon Haskell be offered the position of
Public Works Superintendent Trainee effective September
1st, 1992 until January 15th, 1993, and the position of
Public Works Superintendent effective January 16th, 1993 on
a trial basis for six months, and Mr. Haskell's salary be
reviewed by council at a later date
CARRIED
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The proposed blade grade road policy was discussed at BLADE
length There was considerable concern expressed about -U E
Clause 4 which indicates that no A G T , power or pipe POLICY
lines may be .involved on a blade grade project
It was suggested clause 4
must be no A G T cable,
involved
Mr Vickery moved approi
Standards policy subject to
be amended so it reads - there
pipeline or power line moves
ral of the Blade Grade Road Ll
the above noted correction
CARRIED
Mr. Hogg moved the above noted blade grade policy be
amended to provide that any approach which accesses on to a
paved or secondary surfaced road must have a surfaced apron
CARRIED
Mr Marz reported on the negotiations he and Mr Hoff had
with the Hutterian Brethren of Valleyview with regard to
acquisition of some of their land to the south of the old
Torrington gravel pit
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LAND
NEGOTIATIONS
HUTTERIAN
BRETHREN
VALLEYVIEW
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The Hutterian Brethren would allow the M D to test for
gravel on this land in order to determine the amount of
gravel there and the price for the land would then be
calculated based on the amount of gravel plus market value
for the land
The Hutterian Brethren would also like the M D to test for
gravel on some of their land in Section 21 and if there is
gravel there, they would be interested in negotiating a
gravel royalty price for the gravel The royalty price
would be based on the quality and amount of gravel which
might be available as well as the amount of overburden
which would have to be removed and the costs which would be
incurred to remove the gravel.
They also suggested they might negotiate an exchange of
some of their land in Section 16 for some or all of the
south half of Section 20 now owned by the M D
Mr Boake noted Alberta Fish and Wildlife might be
interested in being involved in the proposed development of
a recreation area at the old Torrington Pit.
The committee requested permission from Council to continue
negotiations with the Hutterian Brethren and permission to
test for gravel at the two locations without a signed lease.
GRAVEL
TESTING
Mr Mueller moved Mr Marz and Mr Hoff be given authority
to continue to negotiate with the Hutterian Brethren of
Valleyview to purchase the land necessary to expand the ✓
Torrington gravel pit on the South half of 16- 32 -25 -4 and ow,g'o�
they bring a report back to council in due course -C- o R
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Mr Marz noted the Hutterian Brethren wanted to know if the
M D would grant then water rights from the gravel pit
area They were advised the M D has no control over
water so it would not be possible to make a decision on
this request without further information from the Province
and some decisions by council as to the ultimate plans for
the area once all the gravel is removed
The need for council to review its secondary road
priorities was noted
Mr Vickery moved to table this matter to the next meeting
of council
CARRIED
The report from Consolid 444 regarding soil tests done on
the Fisher Davidson road was discussed The cost to put
this product on a road would be about $70,000 00 per mile
It was generally agreed it would be too late to try the
product this year.
Mr Hogg moved the
miles of the Fisher
Mr Jeffery noted
vehicle inspection
method used at the
N.
M D consider use of Consolid 444 on 2
Davidson Road next spring
CARRIED
the Province has inspected the M D.
station and they will not accept the
Shop to aim truck headlights
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PRIORITIES
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CONSOLID 444
VEHICLE
INSPECTION
HEADLIGHT
AIMER
COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 1992
Mr. Vickery moved a headlight aimer be constructed by the
shop employees at a cost not to exceed $450 00
CARRIED
The Provincial Electrical Inspection Branch has written a
letter regarding the recent incident where an M D employee
hit a power line with the backhoe A policy regarding
safety procedures when M.D employees are working around
power lines has been drafted
Mr Code moved the Provincial Electrical Inspection Branch
be sent a copy of the new M D safety policy, as well as to
all M D foremen, and safety policy be referred to the M.D
safety committee for their consideration and any further
action they deem necessary.
CARRIED
There was further discussion about whether the M.D would
do testing on the Hutterian Brethren land for gravel
without a written agreement in place.
Mr. Vickery moved the M D agree to test for gravel on
those portions of Section 16 and 21 owned by the Hutterian
Brethren of Valleyview without having a written lease
agreement in place
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery read a letter received from the Drumheller Ski
Club The club wish to know if the M D will any time over
the next 12 months stock pile the gravel for the parking
lot on their site They also wish to know if the M D
would expand their offer of assistance to include delivery
of the gravel at no cost and the gravel at no cost or at a
reduced rate which would allow for recovery of gravel
crushing costs and royalties.
Council reviewed the letter sent to the club March 31st,
1992 and discussed the request at length.
There was no indication from the club as to the actual
amount of gravel they require
Mr Mueller moved the M D agree to haul one round of
gravel for the Ski. Club at no cost when the gravel crew is
working at the Andrews Lowen Stock Pile site, and further
the M D donate up to 400 yards of 3/4 inch gravel to the
club
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery noted Jack Lowen has telephoned regarding a
creek crossing at the Jan Blackie Pit The crossing was
put in by the M D to access the pit area and needs some
work
Mr Mueller moved Mr Boake, Mr Code, Mr Jeffery and Mr
Rodger make an inspection of the site and have the crossing
repaired if necessary.
CARRIED
Mr Hoff reported there is some problem with brush cut down
and left on the Vickers land (former Gordon Taylor
property) and requested Mr Rodger check into the matter
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TESTING
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REQUEST
FOR
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CROSSING
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PIT
BRUSH ON
VICKERS
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COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 1992
Mr Rodger asked if he could have Border Paving put a lift
of hot mix on approximately 300 feet of the Schramm coulee
Mr Marz noted there is a hole on SR 583 near G Friesens
land which should also be fixed with hot mix
Mr. Hogg moved Mr Rodger be authorized to hire Border
Paving to do pavement patching work on the Schramm Coulee
and SR 583 at a maximum price of $10,000 00
MOTION WAS LOST
Mr Marz suggested Transportation be asked if they would be
able to provide the M D with some hot mix for patching
pavement
Mr Mueller moved Mr. Rodger be authorized to hire Border
Paving to do pavement patching work on the Schramm Coulee
and SR 583 at a price not to exceed $20,000.00
CARRIED
Mr Rodger left the meeting - 4 15 P M
SCHRAMM
COULEE
NEED FOR
PATCHING
AND SR 583
Mr Mueller discussed with council the minutes from the
recent FCSS meeting The Kneehill Community Resource Board
has adopted a grid pay system for the FCSS workers FCSS
for the next five years There was lengthy discussion and PROGRAM
considerable concern expressed about this move by the
Board
Mr. Marz moved a letter be sent to the Kneehill Community
Resource Board .indicating the M D is not satisfied with the
establishment of a pay grid system for the community
resource workers and if the grid pay system is retained by
the Board the M D will be forced to cap their monetary
contribution to this program and any future contribution
will be kept at the same level as their 1992 contribution,
and further the board be urged to keep their 1993 budget in
line with the 1992 budget figures
CARRIED
Mr Boake advised the Drumheller Solid Waste Management
Asosciation need to know how much the M.D. feel should be
spent to fix the Three Hills transfer boxes The
Association received a quote from Haul All to fix all the
boxes in the system, but they feel the price is too high.
The Board would like each area to inspect their transfer
boxes, determine how much work is required, obtain an
estimate of costs, and forward this information to the
association
Mr Boake moved the M D inspect the transfer boxes, get
some prices and report back to the next meeting of council
CARRIED
There was lengthy discussion regarding a request to set up
a system of job sharing in the administration office
Mr. Vickery moved to table this request to the next meeting
of council, the balance of the agenda be tabled, and this
meeting do now adjourn
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JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT COVERING THE PERIOD August 11th,
to August 25th, 1992
REPORT.
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Balance Forward $187 72
CORRESPONDENCE
1 Sciene Alberta Foundation information letter
2 1991 Financial Statement including Recreation Statement
Town of Trochu
3 CTAP letter to Guzoo - have forwarded portion of their CTAP
grant - $39,000 to the Minister (for presentation)
4 Letter from CN Rail re. need for flagging protection
when working near any railway line - and costs for same
5 Brochure from ALCAN re- recycling revenue
6 UMA Project News - Summer of 1992
7 Brochure from Transport Canada - All Aboard - Travelling
without Barriers - sent through Alberta Transportation
8 M D. of Starland sent letter to Palliser indicating they
would participate in joint planning meeting with Kneehill
Badlands and City Drumheller
9 Big Country Regional Recreation Newsletter
10 Invitation City of Drumheller - Grand Opening Centennial
Park Expansion - August 22nd, 1992 - Copy given to RAM
11 Report on Environmental Challenges Conference held in
Fairview - August 1 to 3rd, 1992
12 Brochure from ARM re dust control
13. Newsletter from Alberta Transportation
14 AAMD & C trading circular re vehicle purchases
15 Big Country Tourist Association Family Barbeque -Aug 15/92
16 Carbon Recreation board agenda August 10th, 1992 meeting
BUILDING PERMITS-
it 1 Richard Faulter - Pt N E 13- 29 -21 -4 - Greeen House $50,000.
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