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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 18th, 1993
The Executive Committee of Richard A Marz and Otto Hoff met on
Thursday, March 18th, 1993 at the M D of Kneehill office in
Three Hills, commencing at 9.00 A.M.
John C. Jeffery was present and Mrs Jean Wilkinson was present
and recorded the minutes.
Councillor Boake and Hanger were portion for a portion of the
meeting
The following items were reviewed
1. Budget Committee - Need to set date for a budget meeting
R. E. Boake, James Hanger, Richard M Vickery
2 Capital Committee need to set a date to hold a meeting
Richard M Vickery, Glen Wagstaff and James Hanger
3 Minutes from March 9th and 10th council meetings were
reviewed and Executive Committee reviewed what
should be deleted prior to publication
4 M D Fence Polic
The new M.D fence policy 13 -10 was reviewed The
rate for compensation under this policy if the farmer removes
and replaces his fence is $2500 00 per mile if the fence is
useable and will confine cattle.
R.A. Marz noted farmers with cattle do not feel the policy is
reasonable. He was attempting to get backsloping borrow pit
agreements from farmers for the Brosseau road project The
farmers object to the charge by the M D of $900 00 if the
farmerdoes not remove his own fence They feel it is too
high.The M D previously paid up to $1800 00 per mile for
compenation for a fence if the farmer removed and replaced it
himself
The Province charges $450.00 a mile for any fence
it has to remove for an individual Lonnie feels the
crew could do the work for $450 00 amile
Mr Jeffery reviewed the AAMD & C survey results and the
compensation ranges from nothing up to $7000 00 a mile
It was suggested if the M D has to remove a fence for a
landowner the M D should compensate the farmer at the
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Executive Committee recommend Clauses C and D in the policy Cu,, NCIAaORs
- C The landowner will be responsible for removal of his It
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D If the landowner is unable to remove the existing fence
for any reason, the M.D. will remove the fence at a cost
of $900 00 per mile
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- C. If the landowner does not require his existing
fence to be replaced, but requires the M.D. to remove the
existing fence for any reason, the M D will pay
compensation at the rate of $2000 00 per mile
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4 Brosseau Road Project Agreements
Mr Jeffery reviewed the backsloping borrow pit agreements for
this project The agreement with Alton W. Parker is over policy
Mr Parker wishes to be charged only $700 00 per mile instead of
$900.00 as he will not remove the fence The fence is to be
replaced by the M.D. with 4 wires and he requires a berm on the
backslope on the hill - see profile of project He also
requires a temporary fence as per policy.
The Ralph Beeton agreement was also reviewed and it is over
policy with regard to fencing. He also wishes to be charged
only $700 00 per mile for removal of the fence The fence is to
be replaced with 4 wires and he will provided 4th wire
Executive Committee recommend approval for the Parker and Beeton
agreements subject to council approving the fencing policy
change noted above and the request for installation of a berm by
Mr Parker be recorded as a waiver to the policy
5 Ralph Beeton Fence Problem NW 23- 31 -24 -4
Ralph Beeton has requested the M D come back and fix his
fence The fence has been a problem since 1983 when the M.D.
did the road on the north side of his quarter The fence was
put on the sideslope of the road and it is continually breaking
down He would like the M D to remove the fence and replace it
back at least 50 feet from the edge of his property Also the
fence going towards his house was not completed. He was advised
this work would be done and to date it has not been completed.
Executive Committee recommend the fence crew do this fence job
first thing this spring as soon as weather conditions permit, on
condition Mr. Beeton stake exactly where he wishes the fence
located, and he agrees to release the M D from any further
claims for the fence.
6 AAMD & C Survey re. Backsloping, Fencing Compensation Etc.
Mr Jeffery reviewed the results of the AAMD & C survey
regarding purchase of right of way, borrow pits, etc
Executive Committee recommend each councillor be given a copy of
the survey and the issue be discussed at the next meeting of
council
7 Palliser Regional Planning Commission Building Inspection
Palliser Regional has forwarded a copy of a letter the
commission received from Stockwell Day, Minister of Labour.
The Minister has indicated there has been no change in
legislation in his department specifically delegating building
inspection to the municipal level There is no legislation
that requires a municipality to inspect buildings Where a
municpality is authorized pursuant to the Uniform Building
Standards Act they have always been responsible for the
administration and enforcement of the building code in their
jurisdication, even if provincial inspectors provided assitance
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A new process is being put in place by the Province under the
Safety Codes Act. This is intended to ensure a reasonable level
of safety for citizens at a minimal cost to the taxpayer
Various issues were addressed by the Minister and he noted the
safety code act provides for accreditation of more than one
municipality to admnister the act jointly The planning
commission would seem a natural body to promote and administer
this concept for its member mun.icpalities.
Executive Committee recommend Mr Cunningham review the M D
by -law and determine ifthe by -law should be cancelled and this
issue be discussed at the next council meeting
8 Palliser Regional Planning - Public Safety and Sour Gas
Palliser Regional Planning Commission advises Calgary Regional
Planning Commission prepared a submission to the E R C B
Advisory Committee regarding public safety and sour gas
Palliser provided some input into the submission as well A
copy of the draft submission has been forwarded to the M D.
Palliser would like the M D comments on the paper The
commission will discuss the paper and any recommendations at its
next full commission meeting scheduled for May 6th,1993.
Executive Committee recommend a copy of the submission be givena
to each councillor and if anyone has any concerns it be
discussed at a later meeting of council
9 Town of Three Hills Annexation Hearing
Alberta Local Authorities board advises the public hearing
scheduled for Tuesday, March 16th was cancelled The hearing
will be rescheduled for a later date An interested party has
requested the delay
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information.
10 M.D Starland Anniversary
The Drumheller Mail will be publishing a tabloid supplement
commemorating the M D of Starland's 50th anniversary A
congratulatory advertisement can be placed in the supplement at
a cost of $375 00 for a 1 page down to 1 /8th of a page at
$80.00.
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for a cost not to exceed $80 00
11 Resolutions for Sprinq Convention
AAMD & C has forwarded a copy of the resolutions which will be
considered at spring convention
Executive Committee recommend a copy of same be given to each
councillor
12 SR 837
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A J Brown from Alberta Transportation called re. the bad spot
on SR 837 He had it checked out and it appears there is in
fact only a thin layer of hot mix at the location It is
cracking However Transportation cannot go back on the
contractor as the contractor did not do any work on this part of
the road. There was some work done on the shoulders but not in
the middle of the road. He recommends the M D use some instant
road repair to fix the spot
Executive committee reocmmend the M D repair this spot with 'dud
instant road repair
13 SR 583 East of Hiqhway 21
Alberta Transportation has asked their office in Edmonton to
prepare an evaluation of this road It has not been received as
yet, and likely will not be done until later on when the snow
has gone
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information. led
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14 Alberta Municipal Financing Corporation Annual General
Meetina - Thursday, April 22nd, 1993 in Edmonton
The M D can appoint W R Gartner to represent their Class B
shares for this meeting.
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Executive Committee recommend W R Garntner be appointed to
represent the M D. shares at the annual meeting.
15 Revised Land Buying Agreement and Backsloping Borrow
Pit Agreements
Mr Jeffery reviewed the revised agreements The only change to
the land buying agreement was to add G S T is included if
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The backsloping borrow pit agreement was revised in several
areas including the removal and or replacement of fences and a ✓
statement added to indicate G S T. is included in compenstion if
applicable
Executive committee recommend the revised agreements be approved
16 Truck Train Accident - Grainger
A copy of the police report has been received As previously
advised C.N. had complied with all regulations
Executive committee recommend to accept and file as information v
17 Enhanced Level of Police Service
Mr. Jeffery reported a meeting with the Department of Justice
has been arranged for April 19th, 1993 at 10:30 A M here in the
M D Office to discuss this concept He has invited Delburne
Elnora and Trochu to attend the meeting if they so wish
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Executive committee recommend the committee of James Hanger and
Robert E. Boake attend this meeting on behalf of the M.D. q
18 Marigold Library
Responses have been received from some of the libraries in this
area about the number of M.D. ratepayers using libraries, but
there has been no response from Carbon or Three Hills
Executive committee recommend Mr Wagstaff review the file and "as P�
the responses received and if he wishes to pursue the idea of
the M.D. belonging to Marigold he bring the issue up at a later ✓
meeting of council.
19 Alberta Municipal Assistance Grant Program
The Honourable Stephen C West has forwarded information about
the municipal assistance grant program for 1993 The M D grant
will be $624,702 00 He also forwarded information about how the
grant is calculated for each area
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information.
20 AAMD & C Letter re. Fiscal Restraint
President Gordon Miller has written a letter to all
muncipalities regarding the provincial funds for major grant
programs The need for continuing fiscal restraint has been
discussed with the Province and as president of the association
he indicated to Premier Klein the strong support from the
association for the measures announced The association feel
there is clear direction from the members calling for decisive
action to control and eventually eliminate the provincial
deficit He also commended Premier Klein for leadership shown
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information
21 W MacDonald - Subdivision Appeal - NW 28 & SW 32- 28 -24 -4
Mr MacDonald has filed an appeal against the decision by
Palliser with regard to his subdivision application The
commission cut down the size of his parcel to 12 acres from
about 22 acres.
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information
and no one from the M D attend the hearing
22 Kneehill Historical Society CTAP Application
CTAP turned down the society's application for funds CTAP felt
the society was not financially viable and had not demonstrated
their ability to operate the facility without on going
government assistance
The Society has filed an appeal and is requesting the M D
support their request for a review of this decision The Town
of Three Hills has already sent a letter to CTAP expressing
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concern about the refusal and requesting them to reconsider the
application
Executive Committee recommend a letter be sent to CTAP Sin}
requesting them to re- consider the decision in light of the
appeal from the society and the new information provided to them.
23 Keyano College Training Course
Keyano College has written indicating they will schedule a week
program for the M D likely in late July Cost for one week
program would be $4000 00 and could vary depending on the number
of operators attending and the number of instructors required
Executive Committee recommend the M D have the one week
training session for the truck drivers, the heavy equipment c�Py
operators and motor grader operators and same be held in late,a
July if possible. ol'%e s
24 1993 Auditor
It is necessary to appoint an auditor for 1993 and advise
Municipal Affairs of the appointment
Executive Committee recommend Kangas Ablett be appointed as
auditor for 1993.
25 Calgary Stampede 8th Annual Historical Brand Promotion
The Calgary Stampede is holding another historical brand
promotion at the 1993 Stampede and will be using brands
registered between 1921 and 1930 The M D has a brand which
was registered August 18th, 1922 The International Livestock
Auctioneer Competition will be held to sell the cattle consigned
for sale Preliminary round will be held at Olds Auction Mart
July 16th and the final round on Saturday July 17th at which
time the Historical Brand Cattle will be sold
Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information
26 Kneehill Ambulance Rescue Unit
Mr Marz reviewed the situation with regard to the rescue unit
owned by the Kneehill Ambulance The volunteers who look after
the unit feel the board are not supporting their efforts They
wish the board to purchase new equipment and eventually a new
unit. It has been suggested the unit be sold to the Village of
Linden Fire Department as rescue operations are generally
operated through a fire department The Village of Linden is
not totally in favour of this idea as it would cost the village
25% of the costs for the rescue unit Under the fire agreement
with Linden the M D. pays 75% of the costs and the Village pays
25% It appears the rescue unit was used for about 6 calls in
1992, but the volunteers indicated they would have taken it more
if better equipment was available Volunteers also have a
concern if the unit is turned over to the fire department there
may be a problem with fire area boundaries The R C M P call
whichever unit is closest to the accident Some of the
volunteers wish to specialize in rescue work as they do not have
enough work to do as far as actual ambulance calls There are
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presently 40 volunteers involved in the ambulance service and
some people only go on 1 or 2 calls a year However some other
volunteers feel they are overworked The board has capped the
number of volunteers for the service due to the increased
training costs
Mr Marz recommends the M D support the idea of selling the
Rneehill Ambulance rescue unit to the Village of Linden fire
department for the sum of $5000.00.
The Executive meeting then adjourned
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