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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-10-06 Council Minutesa H C EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT OCTOBER 6th, 1993 The Executive Committee of Richard A. Marz and Otto Hoff met on Wednesday, October 6th, 1993, at the M D. of Kneehill office in Three Hills, commencing at 9:00 A M John C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator was present and Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Administrator was present and recorded the minutes The following items were discussed 1. Crossroads Gas Co -Op Request Crossroads Gas Co -Op Ltd., have requested permission to install a plastic gas pipeline in the M D ditch to service James Main residence in SE 27- 31 -24 -4 The distance the line would be in the ditch is 30 meters Executive Committee recommend the co -op be given permission to install their line in the ditch area a distance not to exceed 30 meters as per the plan submitted on condition they sign the required agreement, they maintain adequate signs to indicate where the line is in the ditch area and they accept total responsibility for any damage which may occur to the line or to others as a result of the line being in the M D. ditch area 2 C B C. 1993 Grant in Lieu of Taxes C B.C. has advised they are not prepared to pay the full amount of the 1993 grant in lieu of taxes for the tower site in SE 7- 20 -20 -4 The government has capped their grant structure at the 1992 level If more property is acquired the grant will be based on the rates and assessments in effect for the year of acquisition of the property and will not increase beyond that rate The amount left outstanding for the tower site - Roll number 649010 is $103 10 They paid $326 45. Executive Committee recommend to accept the letter as information and authorize cancellation of the outstanding tax balance of $103.10 plus any penalties which may be levied 3 AAMD & C Standing Policy Committee on Financial Planning AAMD & C attended a meeting to make a presentation regarding the Association's perspective on the issue of fiscal equity in education. A copy of their letter and a copy of the remarks made by the Vice President, Jean DeChamplain on behalf of the assocation have been provided to all muncipalities Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as and a copy of the report be given to each councillor 1 "T G a yx le r 6 information,/ V, • • 0 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT OCTOBER 6th, 1993 4 Don Tchir - Residence on Pt N E 23- 29 -21 -4 Mr Tchir was given a development permit to develop a house and garage on a 5 7 acre parcel in N E 23- 29 -21 -4 within the 1 to 100 year flood plain of the Kneehill Creek and in close proximity of the Red Deer River One condition for granting the permit was he enter into a save harmless agreement with the M.D The only agreement the M D has is likely outdated given the new government regulations particularly concerning environmental protection Executive Committee recommend Barry Sjolie of Brownlee Fryett be requested to prepare a save harmless agreement Alberta Assessment Branch - M D 100% Assessment Level Alberta Assessment Branch has forwarded the M D 's request to move to 100% assessment level to the Minister for approval Executive Committee recommend when approval is received if a by -law is necessary it be drafted and brought to council for consideration 6 Road West 17- 32 -25 -4 Mr. Marz noted the road west of 17 -32 -25-4 needs some screenings on it to tighten up the base of the road at the corner Executive Committee recommend two or three loads of screenings be put on this road. 7 Dirt Road Improvement Projects The Executive Committee discussed the number of dirt road improvement projects which were approved during the past few meetings There are 13 miles approved at this point Whether these roads are a priority item and whether the 4th buggy be taken from the road crew to work on these projects was discussed There is some urgency to get the golf course road completed and the culvert installed before winter if at all possible Executive Committee recommend as many of the approved dirt road projects as possible be done in the spring before the main crew program is started 8 News Release - Young Offenders Act Consultation Paper Minister of Justice released a public consultation paper on young offenders entitled, Toward Safety Communities - Violent 2 w � \\ C:a EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT OCTOBER 6th, 1993 and Repeat Offending by Young People It was noted the M D. had written to the Minister requesting some stronger action when dealing with the violent young offenders Executive Committee recommend each councillor read the paper and if there are any concerns or input which should be presented to the Minister the matter be discussed at a later meeting of s council The document will be left in the Reeve's Office and each ,- councillor should initial the booklet after reading same 9 Kevin Haller Celebrity Golf Tournament The committee sent a letter of thanks for M.D involvement in the golf tournament. Tourney raised over $15,000. for Stars and the Kneehill Ambulance Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information ✓C'\P� v 10 Palliser Planning - Joint Planning with Starland, Badlands, Mr. Wesseling has prepared a map which, following discussions with the municipalities involved, appears to be generally acceptable for the concept of joint planning Palliser will arrange an appropriate date for a meeting in late October or early November Executive Committee reviewed the map It appears to take in land in the M.D. south of Kirkpatrick, Nacmine and south of the City across Number 9 Highway Executive Committee recommend Palliser be advised the area in ,J\\\ coo Kneehill is still too large. 11 Future of Regional Planning Commissions Minister of Municipal Affairs has written a letter to the Chairman of the Palliser Regional Planning Commission regarding the future of the commissions They plan to hold discussions with the commissions and to look at planning legislation The Minister advised he would be pleased to meet with the Chairman of Palliser to further discuss the issue Mr Hoff noted a meeting has been scheduled for Red Deer on October 12th so he will not be present for council meeting that day " \� Executive committee recommend to accept and file as information and each councillor be given a copy of the Minister's letter. 12 Minister Dianne Mirosh Invitation To Attend Meeting A letter has been received from Dianne Mirosh Minister without Portfolio She is responsible for Alberta Health Planning Secretariat and she has extended a personal invitation to the 3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT OCTOBER 6th, 1993 Reeve and Deputy Reeve to attend the upcoming Public Roundtable on Health in Stettler on October 8th and 9th Executive Committee recommend the Reeve and Deputy Reeve be Zof-4 authorized to attend this round table discussion in Stettler 13 Letter to Ratepayers re Township and Ranqe Siqns The draft letter to the ratepayers regarding the sign project was reviewed and discussed and some changes made Executive Committee recommend the revised letter be published in two issues of the Three Hills Capital 14 Bridqe File 2475 INE 22- 31 -24 -4 The need to install a culvert at the above location on the Ward Road project was discussed Bridge Branch are not prepared to install a replacement bridge at this location but would fund installation of a low level crossing After discussions with Bridge Branch in Red Deer by Mr Jeffery they agreed to pay for a large culvert but will not pay the M D anything for installation costs Culvert has been ordered from Armtec at a cost of $40,869 plus G S T and should be delivered in about two weeks „P'n Executive Committee recommend approval of the purchase of this �A\-e � culvert 15 Homeland Cemetery Mrs. Louisa Lowen delivered the title to the Homeland Cemetery to the M D recently along with records of burials in the cemetery. She had asked for a letter of acknowledgement as follows- 1. M D will honour previous family reserved plots. 2 Reserved plot would cost $50 00 plus G S T as of this date ® 3 Cost for plot would be paid when the plot is needed 4 People purchasing plots are responsible for opening and closing graves. 5. The M D will cut the grass at least twice a year, will do only minor repairs as required and will maintain the parking lot and entry way when doing regular road maintenance in the area. 6 The family may do any improvements or repairs to the cemetery as they see fit Executive Committee recommend a letter of acknowledgement and \"N \\ thanks be sent to Mrs. Louisa Lowen xY,� 16 Request from Office Staff e 4 "V r • 9 C EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT OCTOBER 6th, 1993 Due to concerns expressed by ratepayers about penalty dates and changing same the office have suggested the Three Hills Capital be requested to do a feature article next July regarding the M D change in penalty dates. The office also plan to send out a notice with the tax notice regarding the change and to advertise same in the M.D. news section �' t Executive Committee recommend this be done 17. Letter from Shirley Hughes 10 P° Mrs Shirley Hughes has written objecting strongly to being taxed for up- grading the arena in Three Hills She lives north of the Buffalo Jump Park Road and gets very few services for her tax dollars She agrees the local people should raise the money for the improvements without government involvement or other underused facilities should be used rather than spending more money on the Three Hills arena She wonders if the next thing will be a request to up -grade the swimming pool in Trochu :rVJ w\\\ S'-14 Executive Committee recommend these comments be referred to the Three Hills Arena Committee for their information 18 Alberta Transportation - Moisture Content Subgrade on SR 836 Larry Parliament of Alberta Transportation has expressed some concern about the moisture content in the subgrade on SR 836 This issue has been discussed with Torchinsky Consulting and Lonnie McCook and they do not have any concern Executive Committee to accept and file as information at this time 19 County of Strathcona - Machinery and Equipment Assessment Iris Evans has forwarded an up -date on the activities of the M & E Steering committee set up in January of 1993 The committee may require a further contribution from the participating municipalties and further information will be sent out shortly Executive Committee recommend to accept and file the report and further recommend the M D continue with its participation in Lc.vt�,- this committee w_ >4v" tea �& 20 Alberta Parliamentary Digest - Week ending September 26/93 Mr. Jeffery reviewed various items from the digest including privatization of ALCB, student loan losses, sale of Treasury Branch not being considered, health user fees, health cuts, looking at 4 day school weeks and year round schooling, loan guarantees. This is for information only Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information v 5 :7 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT OCTOBER 6th, 1993 21 Centra Gas Letter Centra Gas have written advising an application has been made for a two stage rate increase Gas cost for a typical home would increase about $85 00 per year over today's costs Executive Committee recommend to accept and file��.� 22 Big Country Tourist Visitor Guide - Advertisement Big Country Tourist Association has forwarded an ad placement order form Cost for the M D. advertisement would be $465 00 plus G S.T. Executive Committee recommend the advertisement be put in the Visitor's Guide at a maximum cost of $465 00 plus G.S T 23 Alberta Transportation - Paget Service Road Alberta Transportation has forwarded an agreement to cover funding for the Paget Service Road The M D under the agreement will be responsible for relocation of all utilities, provision of any right of way required, fencing, and any construction outside the construction limits as indicated in their plans Executive Committee recommend the agreement with the Minister be aQ signed and returned to Transportation 24 1992 Tax Recovery Property - Lots 3 to 7 in Block 2 Huxley The above noted property was offered for sale at the 1992 public auction and was not sold The one year waiting period has now expired Council may take clear title if they wish or leave it as property acquired under Tax Forfeiture and continue to levy taxes for 4 years and then take clear title Executive committee recommend to not take clear title at this..0~ time but review the situation again in 4 years The Executive Committee then adjourned `IBS. Jean Wilkinson Ass'stant Administrator 6