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AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14th
1 Approval of Agenda
2 Approval of Minutes November 30th Meeting
3 Approval of Accounts
4 J C Jeffery Report
5 Executive Committee Report
6 Bank Reconciliation, Cash Flow Statement
and Budget Comparison Report
APPOINTMENTS•
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- Gravel
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- Dennis
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PRIORITY ITEMS
TABLED ITEMS
GENERAL ITEMS•
1993
See Item #17
- See Item #22
7 Report Mayors and Reeves Meeting
8 Wimborne Community Association Land Expansion
9 Water System - Pan Canadian Water Line
10 Report - Huxley residents meeting
11 Three Hills Seed Plant request
12 Three Hills Arena Up- Grading Project
13 AAMD & C - Privatization of Assessment Services
14 Agenda for Joint Governing Officials Meeting
15 Review real property report / subdivision Sisters of
Charity
16 Drumheller Rural Fire Agreement - Account
TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
17 P W. Superintendent Report
18 Buffalo Jump Road - Base Course Project
19 Meeting with Gravel Foreman
20 1992 Shop Analysis for 1992
21 Paving /Dust Program Cost Analysis
22 Meeting with Alta Traffic Supply - Dennis Young
23 Road Committee Report
23a 1993 Road Program
24 Grader Operator Report
25 Review Blade Grade Road Standards
26 Proposed Policy re Violence in the workplace
27 Riep /Pai.nter Road Project
28 Report from Capital Committee re T -33 Sand Truck Motor
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UTILITY OFFICER ITEMS•
PLANNING ITEMS•
29 Review Frank Wesseling's report - Future of Planning
Commissions
29a Review Approach for Subdivision N E 12- 28 -21 -4
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PARKS /RECREATION
LATE ITEMS•
30 ?Send Congratulations to Betty Kilgour 5th book in
publication
31 Three Hills Waste Oil Disposal Site
DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD MEETING
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD HEARING
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A regular meeting of the Council of the Municipal
of Kneehill #48 was held in the Council Chamber
Office, Three Hills, Alberta, on Tuesday, Decemb(
1993, commencing at 9 00 A M
The following were present for the meeting.
Reeve Richard A Marz Division Four
Councillors
Marylea Lowen
Otto Hoff
Robert E Boake
James Hanger
Richard M Vickery
Glen Wagstaff
Division One
Division Two
Division Thre
Division Five
Division Six
Division Seve
John C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator
Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant �sxr
t 4 t, was pre
recorded the minutes
Reeve Marz called called the meeting to order at 9 00 A M
Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda
23A West 18 & 19 in 34 -25 -4 Martha Peters Road
2 miles Ditch Cleaning
29b. A.S.B. Report
16a. Request R A Marz - Seminar
Mr Boake moved approval of the agenda with the addition of
the above noted items
CARRIED
The November 30th minutes were reviewed
Mrs Lowen moved approval of the November 30th council
minutes CARRIED
Mr Hoff moved approval of the accounts presented for
payment today, subject to further review by the finance
committee of R A Marz, Glen Wagstaff, Marylea Lowen and
himself
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed his report He noted Marc DeBoer
wishes to join council for lunch today
There was discussion about the 1993 Christmas party and
attendance at same It was agreed possible activities for
the 1994 Christmas party will be discussed by council at a
later date
Mr Wagstaff moved approval of Mr Jeffery's report
CARRIED
The Executive Committee report was reviewed and various
items discussed.
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It was suggested there may be a need to have a paver in
order to properly patch the secondary paved roads
Perhaps the Capital Committee should look at the cost for
one.
Mr Vickery moved approval of the Executive Committee
report
CARRIED
The bank reconciliation, cash flow and budget comparison
report were reviewed
Mr Boake moved approval of these reports
CARRIED
Mr Marz reported on the meeting he had with the Mayors of
the six towns and villages in this area They discussed
various ideas including shared services for things like
training, equipment, office functions such as payroll,
etc , the fact that each area wishes to retain its own
identity, renegotiation of fire agreements, is there a need
for more than one fire truck in each center, payment of
certain requisitions on a population basis not equalized
assessment, that the M D is not prepared to pay more costs
for shared facilities, such as fire, garbage disposal,
etc , holding the line on taxes for next year, sending a
letter to the School Board requesting them to do the same,
duplication of services, consolidation of boards and the
idea of regional municipal governments Discussions
triggered alot of thought, and they did agree it would be
hard for all munciipalities to work together and still
retain their own identity However they did agree to try
to work together as a team
They likely will have another meeting in March, or prior to
that if some important item comes up
It was agreed the M D should investigate fire regulations
and insurance regulations to try and determine if it is
necessary to have two trucks in each area and if there
was only one truck what might the extra costs be to
property owners
It was also suggested each area should write a letter to
the School Division asking them to give careful
consideration to their 1994 budget and to not increase
their requsition if at all possible
Mr Marz reported a School Trustee indicated to him the
School Division might be interested in allowing a portion
of their land to be used for a new fire hall in Trochu
However the Town has some property which they would like to
contribute to the joint project as part of their share of
the costs
He also noted he has been asked to meet with the School
Division Board sometime in January to discuss a number of
items This matter will have to be discussed further
It was suggested the Administrators and the Public Works
Superintendents of each municipality should also get
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together and discuss the .idea of working together as a team
in order to cut costs
Mr Marz moved, if approved by the various mayors, Mr
Jeffery be authorized to set up a meeting of the
Administrators and Public Works Superintendents of the
M D and the towns and villages, investigate the fire and
insurance regulations, draft a letter to the School
Division and report back to council at a later date and
further moved approval of his report
CARRIED
Mr Haskell and Mr Maerz entered the meeting at this time
9 50 A M
Mr. Maerz reviewed what gravel stock piling he has to get GRAVEL
done this winter They must move 39,500 cubic yards after STOCK
Christmas holidays He advised this could be done in one PILING
8 hour shift between January and the end of March WINTER
He noted they hauled out about 5000 yards less divisional MONTHS
gravel than last year, some divisions got more and some got
less because of weather conditions and circumstances
Next year he plans to go back to rotating through the DOUBLE OR
divisions rather than staying in one division until all the SINGLE
gravelling has been done SHIFTS
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He presently has 5 trucks per shift and there are 63
working days until the end of March to get the stockpiling
done
There was discussion about the number of trailers and he
advised council there are seven belly dump trailers and one
of these could be disposed of as there are now only six
trucks It was agreed the Capital Committee should look
into this matter
Mr Hanger moved the Gravel Foreman be authorized to run `�� A
one 8 hour shift on the gravel crew over the 1993/94 winter
months, and if the stockpiling work gets behind, he be
given the authority to extend the hours the crew works on
the single shift to a maximum of 12 hours a day or run a
double shift, whichever he feels is appropriate
Mr Wagstaff moved to table a vote on this motion until
after Items 18 and 21 on the agenda are discussed
CARRIED
There was discussion about the 1994 base
course program
and
1994
it was noted there is only 6 miles to be done
next year
BASE
Should the M D do part of the Buffalo
Jump base course
COURSE
project in 1994? A decision on this
project had
been
PROGRAM
tabled until after discussions were
held
with
Transportation at the Fall Convention
Should the
road
BUFFALO
be done in 2 stages in 1995 and 1996 or 2
miles of the
road
JUMP
be done in 1994
ROAD
Mr Wagstaff noted it likely will be necessary to do an
environmental impact assessment on the road where it crosses
the railway line which could delay the project.
Mr Wagstaff moved a base course paving project be done on
the Buffalo Jump Road with two miles to be done in 1994,
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starting at Highway 21, and the remaining 4 miles to be
done in 1995
MOTION WAS LOST
Mr. Vickery moved a 6 mile base course paving project be
undertaken on the Buffalo Jump Road in 1995 and the project
commence at Highway 21
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
There was discussion about whether the crew could stock
pile all the gravel for a six mile project during the
1994/95 winter months Mr Maerz noted there should not be
• problem as he could hire 4 or 5 qualified truckers to run
• double shift during the winter months if necessary
Mr Haskell noted running one shift of the gravel crew over
the winter months will require lay off of employees.
Mr Jeffery reported on the taxes received from the
properties adjacent to the Fisher Davidson Road, the
Grainger Road, the Linden Church and the Linden Home roads
These roads had SB 90 dust control product applied in 1993
Mr Boake moved to accept and file as information.�e�
CARRIED
A vote was then taken on Mr. Hanger's motion and was
declared CARRIED
It was noted that any layoffs which will be required are to
be worked out by the Gravel Foreman, the Grade Crew Foreman
and the Public Works superintendent.
Dennis Young from Alberta Traffic Supply entered the
meeting at this time - 11 00 A M
Robert Kennedy also entered the meeting
They discussed with council the township and range sign
project.
Mr Young noted his company has tried to solve the problems
with the signs They came back and replaced the cap screws
with set screws and feel that will solve most of the
problems. He noted the bracket is forged and there will
always be some failures in a manufacturered item He
indicated he cannot give any assurance his company accept
this responsibility
Mr. Kennedy suggested the signs should be bolted to the
brackets
Mr Young indicated his company likely will not agree to
come back and drill 2000 holes in order to put bolts in all
the signs
There has been some brackets broken, one post failed due to
wind, and one was driven over by a vehicle Also one or
two signs may have been stolen
Mr Young indicated once the int.ial problems are worked out
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the system should be satisfactory
Mr Young noted they have replaced one or two stolen signs
using some of the surplus signs However they will need
documentation of any future problems If more signs fall
off and it can be documented that the set screws were a
problem they will replace these signs, but cannot give a
warranty on the brackets because the company advised they
did not have a problem with them
He did indicate he will try to respond to any documented
problems, but cannot say how long the posts, signs and
brackets will last It should be a 20 year system
Mr Marz asked if Alberta Traffic would agree to a 10% hold
back on their account until the end of March of 1994
Mr Young agreed to discuss this request with the company
and will also see if the company will replace any of the
failed brackets However did indicate on going maintenance
of the system will not be the company's responsibility
He noted he would like to see if there is a bracket failure
after the set screws have been installed before the M D.
goes to the expense of a different bracket or putting bolts
in all the signs
He was thanked for coming and he left the meeting. 11.45
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Mr Haskell and Mr Kennedy left the meeting also
The meeting adjourned for dinner.
The meeting reconvened
return to the meeting a
Mr Jeffery noted Mr
M D about 3 acres of
Community Center site
plus the M D doing
application
at 1 05 P M Mr Haskell did not
t this time
Gordon Whatley agreed to sell the
land for expansion of the Wimborne
Cost would be $1500 00 per acre
the survey and the subdivision
Mr Boake moved the M D. proceed with the purchase of
approximately 3 acres of land from Mr Whatley, the land be
registered in the name of the M D of Kneehill, and the
necessary survey and subdivision application be undertaken
at the expense of the M D.
CARRIED
Mr Haskell returned to the meeting at this time - 1.10
P M
The analysis done of the shop costs was discussed Mr
Jeffery asked if council wish to establish a per hour cost
to be used for costing purposes He also noted Mr. Smith
did not feel the shop should be charged with the Wilson
building costs and some other items As costing is a very
selective exercise his figures could be challenged
There was discussion about the Weich shop It is a very
expensive building and perhaps should look at moving the
truck bay back to the main shop and making some other use
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of the Weich building It could perhaps be leased out to
private industry
Mr Jeffery suggested $50 00 an hour be used for costing
purposes for 1994
Mr Wagstaff moved to accept the shop analysis report and a
shop rate of $50 00 per hour be used for 1994 costing
purposes.
CARRIED
Mr. Haskell noted it was suggested the Weich building might
be used for grader storage and the heat in the grader shop
could then be turned off to reduce the hearing costs
Mr Hanger noted the thermostat in the grader shop will be
replaced so the heat can be turned down to abou 40 degrees
This should cut the heating costs somewhat
Mr Haskell reviewed his report Council asked Mr
Haskell to bring in a report from the Gravel Foreman about
the stockpiling progress at the end of January
The need to order culverts for 1994 was discussed Twister
Pipe advises the cost of culverts will increase 5 to 10% in
1994 and if same are ordered now the price increase would
be avoided A review of inventory indicates the M D
should order about $62,000 00 worth of culverts for 1994.
Mr Vickery moved Mr Haskell be authorized to place an
order now for up to $62,000 00 worth of culverts for the
1994 road program from whichever supplier provides the best
price
CARRIED
Mr Haskell noted Orbit Construction put in too much guard
railing through the Anderson coulee on SR 836 The cost
for the job exceeds the price previously authorized The
company installed 24 more pieces to the north of the
approach Mr Vickery advised they reviewed the project on
road tour the other day and felt the extra guard rail was
necessary
Mr Haskell noted there will be about $900 00 more labour
involved
Mr Wagstaff moved to refer this account to the Executive
Committee for their recommendation and further moved to
approve the report from Mr Haskell
CARRIED
Mr Haskell reported it appears about 20 posts were stolen
from this job site
Mr Jeffery reviewed the road committee report and various
items were discussed
The fence at Ralph Beeton s was discussed at length and it
was agreed this fence should be removed immediately if at
all possible
Mr Vickery moved a letter be sent to Mr Beeton advising
him the old fence belongs to the M D of Kneehill and it
will be removed by the M D as soon as possible
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CARRIED
Mr Jeffery also reviewed a report regarding the 1993 road
program and reviewed those projects which were not
completed in 1993
Mr Hanger moved the SR 836 project from SR 585 to Highway
27 as well as the King Hill project be removed from the
M D road program
CARRIED
There was discussion about the ditch cleaning and blade
grade projects which have been approved recently
Mr. Vickery noted the road north of Betty Hoppins - East
of 13 & 24 in 34 -25 -4 - 1 mile should be on for ditch
cleaning, but does not show on Mr Jeffery's list
Also the Martha Peters' road ditch cleaning - West of 18
and 19 in 34 -26 -4 2 miles
Mr Boake indicated he felt the Gibbs road should be on for
ditch cleaning as well
Mr Jeffery agreed he would review the recent minutes and
determine if there are any approved projects which do not
show up on the list
It was also suggested it is not necessary for a ditch
cleaning project which meets policy to be referred to
council
Mr Boake moved to table the ditch cleaning and blade grade
portions of this report until the next meeting
CARRIED
Mr Vickery moved to approve the balance of the 1993 road
program report
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed with council an analysis which he had
done of one grader operator's time sheets taking into
consideration the suggestions from council regarding less
hours of work, no over time, etc
Mr Hanger moved to table this report to the next meeting
of council.
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed the existing M D ditch cleaning and
blade grade policies There was lengthy discussion
regarding these policies As no motions were forthcoming
the policies will remain in effect
Mr Jeffery reviewed a draft policy regarding violence in
the workplace
Mr. Hanger moved to accept and file and the policy not be
implemented
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reported the Riep /Painter project will in fact
be a 2 mile project
Mr Boake moved to accept and file as information
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ROAD
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KING HILL
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FROM
PROGRAM
DITCH
CLEANING
BLADE
GRADE
PROJECTS
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CARRIED
The condition of T -33 Sweeper truck was discussed briefly
Mr. Wagstaff moved to table this matter pending a report
from the Capital committee
CARRIED
Mr Haskell asked if Council felt another Sandvick blade
should be purchased Cost would be about $3800 00 and it
would be useful for the divisional graders
Mr Vickery moved Mr. Haskell be authorized to purchase
another Sandvick blade at a cost not to exceed $4000 00
CARRIED
Mr Haskell left the meeting at this time
Mr Marz noted the Three Hills Seed Plant would like to
refinance their debt They are presently paying A D C 10%
and feel they could get a five year loan at a lessor rate
from other lending sources
Mr Boake moved the M D would have no objection to the
Three Hills Seed Plant refinancing their existing debt.
CARRIED
Mr. Cunningham entered the meeting at this time
Mr Jeffery noted a group of ratepayers submitted a request
for the M D to be involved in provision of water services
for their area making use of the Pan Canadian water
pipeline. There are about 26 farmers which have expressed
interest in hooking up to this line
They would like the M D to construct and operate the water
distribution system They suggested the M D take out a
debenture for the total costs and charge same back to the
participants Future users would have to pay a
contribution to the system plus interest in order to access
the system
It appears P.F R.A would prefer the M D to be involved in
provision of water for a larger area of the M D and this
be considered Stage 1 of a much larger system
There was discussion about whether the people should set up
a water co -op and deal directly with the Town of Three
Hills for their water The Churchill Water Co -Op deal with
the City of Drumheller and operate the system themselves.
The interested people have requested the M D undertake a
design study to determine the actual costs involved
It was suggested the people who are interested should cover
the costs of the feasability study - perhaps up front
contribute $500 00 each towards this cost If the system
does not proceed any excess money from their contribution
would be returned to them after paying for the design study
Mr Hoff moved the water committee of Alex Cunningham, R
M Vickery and Marylea Lowen obtain estimate of costs for
doing an engineering feasability study for the proposed
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TRUCK
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water system using the Pan Canadian water line and contact
the interested parties to see if they would be willing to
put up an equal share of these estimated costs on the
understanding that any excess monies after payment of the
costs for the design study would be reimbursed to them if
the project does not proceed, and the committee bring a
report back to council before proceeding further with the
project
CARRIED
The report from the meeting with the Huxley residents was
reviewed and discussed It was suggested and agreed if
the sidewalk on main street was removed and a wider area of
the street paved when the streets are redone it would solve
a problem with the poor sidewalk and be less expensive
Mr Vickery moved the sidewalks on the main street of
Huxley be removed the next time the streets in Huxley are
repaved
CARRIED
Mr Wagstaff moved C.N.R , Doug Lea and the owner of the
vacant lot(s) in Huxley be sent letters requesting them to
clean up and mow their properties
CARRIED
The problem with toad flax is to be referred to the Ag
Fieldman
Mr Wagstaff moved the Smithies approach culvert be
extended if possible and the report be accepted and filed.
CARRIED
Mr Marz reported he, Mr. Wagstaff, Mr Hoff and Mr Hanger
had inspected the grader shed The thermostat was set at
50 degrees and the furnace was running continuously. The
building doors require some work to cut down the drafts
Mr Hanger had agreed to obtain a different thermostat so
the heat could be turned down lower than 50 degrees It
was also suggested the heat be turned off and the graders
plugged in However this may not be satisfactory
Mr Hanger moved the new thermostat be installed about 4
feet higher than the existing one and the temperature be
set at 40 degrees
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reported on what is necessary if Council wish
to hold a plebisicte vote in connection with up- grading the
Three Hills Arena Council can establish recreation
areas by by -law and then agree to accept a letter from a
certain number of the electors in that area requesting the
M D to contribute so many dollars to the up- grading
project If that letter of support is received, a
plebisite vote could be held and the area s proprietory
electors would be eligible to vote It would require 50%
plus 1 to approve the expenditure
Mr Boake moved the Three Hills Arena up- grading committee
be advised if they present council with a letter of request
from 66% of the estimated electors in the proposed Three
Hills Recreation area, (66% = 300 people) for the M D to
contribute money to assist with the up- grading of the Three
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Hills arena the M D will hold a plebisite votE
proprietory electors in that area and 50% plus
decide the issue
CARRIED
Mrs. Lowen moved first reading to by -law number 1;
being a by -law to establish the M D recreation areas in
the rural areas around the urban centers of Three Hills,
Trochu, Acme, Linden, Carbon, Torrington and Drumheller in
the same manner and using the same boundaries established
previously by council policy
CARRIED
Mr Boake moved second reading to this by -law
CARRIED
Mr Vickery moved third reading be given to this by -law at
this time
MOTION WAS NOT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The proposed bylaw will be discussed again at the next
meeting of council
Mr Jeffery reviewed a letter received from the AAMD & C
As the Province is looking into privatization of assessment
services, the Association wish to know if the members feel
the association should pursue the possibility of providing
this service
This idea was discussed at length and generally agreed the
questionnaire be completed indicating the M.D. does not
feel the association should pursue this option
Mr Jeffery noted council must establish an agenda for the
local governing officials meeting to be held January 28th
It was noted both of the federal Members of Parliament and
one of the M L A s are new and it may be very difficult for
them to provide much information this year Also it
appears 3 of them may not be able to come
Mr Vickery moved a letter be sent to the towns and
villages asking for agenda items and is no items are
received prior to January 4th the M D will consider
cancellation of the meeting
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed the situation with the Sisters of
Charity subdivision application in Block Y In N.E.
8- 33 -23 -4 There are existing buildings which encroach
from Block Z - St Ann's Ranch - on to the parcel which the
Sisters of Charity intend to sell to Lewis Frere The
surveyor for the Sisters has indicated these buildings will
be removed but to date this has not happened
One of the conditions for approval of the subdivision
requires provision of a real property report
Mr Vickery moved the surveyor be advised a real property
report must be provided for Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Block Y
before the subdivision is completed
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Mr Jeffery reviewed an account received from the City of
Drumheller in connection with a fire call on the former Don
Tchir acreage in SW 6- 29 -20 -4. The owner was burning
garbage and the fire got away and burned down through the
coulees in that area. The City of Drumheller called in
trucks from the M D of Badlands and also had to pay their
own staff for time involved with the fire The cost
for the Drumheller Fire Department was $820 00, for Badlands
was $1020 00 and for extra city staff the charge was $611.12
a total cost of $2451.12 Badlands had billed their costs
to the City.
Mr Hoff moved to accept the report and pay $2451 12 to the
City of Drumheller for this fire
CARRIED
Mr. Vickery noted the Three Hills Agricultural Society have
excess funds on hand and they would be prepared to donate
the money to the M.D. if the M D would purchase cattle
handling equipment and rent same to the local farmers.
The Ag. Service Board has looked into the cost for a cattle
trailer, corral panels, cattle squeeze and a calf table
Cost for these items would come to about $10,000 They
also looked at the price of a grain vac - around $10,000.
It would cost the M D money to administer the rental of
these items as well as maintenance of same The trailer
and grain vac are very high maintenance .items
There was discussion about purchase of a small pull scraper
or a manure plow down cultivator After discussion it
was suggested the M D might accept sufficient dollars to
purchase the cattle squeeze, calf table and corral panels,
and perhaps a small 4 to 6 yard scraper, and the Ag. Service
Board discuss these ideas with the representatives from the
Ag Society and bring a report back to council at a later
date
Mr Boake moved acceptance of the report from Mr. Vickery
CARRIED
The report prepared by Frank Wesseling on the future of
provincial planning commissions was noted
Mrs Lowen moved to table this matter to the next meeting.
CARRIED
Mrs Wilkinson noted Brian Jensen is purchasing an acreage
which is being created by Shelley James in N.E.
12- 28- 21 -4.As part of his agreement with Shelley James he
is obligated to put in an approach into the cultivated
portion of this land The existing approach on this
quarter goes into pasture land and is a very poor
approach Previously the owners used the undeveloped road
allowance on the east side of the quarter and accessed the
cultivated field through the proposed acreage
Mr Jensen has requested he be allowed to complete the
subdivision at this time on condition he install the
approach for the owner at his cost next spring
Mrs Lowen moved approval for completion of the subdivision
at this time without installation of the approach on
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condition the purchaser installs an approved app
June 30th, 1994
CARRIED
Mr Marz asked if council wish to express congratulations
to Mrs Betty Kilgour on the occasion of publication of
BETTY
her 5th book
on How
KILGOUR
Confidence and Power
Cost
5TH
Mr. Hanger moved a congratulatory
message be published in
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R A MARZ
the Three Hills Capital.
ATTEND
Mr Vickery moved Mr Marz
be authorized to attend the
seminar and the costs
be covered by the M D
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reported it cost
$3493 82 to have an
Mrs. Lowen moved this
meeting
environmental impact study done on
the waste oil tank site
afer the tanks were removed The
study showed there was
WASTE
contaminated soil and it cost $2683
05 to dig out the tanks
OIL
and the contaminated soil There will
be an additional cost
TRANSFER
to move that dirt to Drumheller
SITE
Mr. Wagstaff moved to accept and file this report.
CARRIED
Mr Marz asked for
permission to attend a seminar in
Calgary in February
on How
to Make Presentations with
Confidence and Power
Cost
for seminar is $195 00 plus
G S T
R A MARZ
ATTEND
Mr Vickery moved Mr Marz
be authorized to attend the
SEMINAR
seminar and the costs
be covered by the M D
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Mrs. Lowen moved this
meeting
do now adjourn
ADJOURN
CARRIED
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JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT November 30th to December 14th, 1993
REPORT
BALANCE FORWARD $463 20
Nil Report
BALANCE FORWARD $482 25
CORRESPONDENCE
1 Served 82 persons at Christmas party 88 advised
they were coming - 82 came - this is better response
that previous years
2 Paddle Petroleum has assigned M D surface lease
4- 3- 30 -21 -4 to Deep Basin Petroleum Corporation
3 AAMD & C News Highlights
4 Palliser Regional Newsletter
5 Safety Codes Council - information re. energy efficiency
legislation for Alberta
6 Fact Sheet from Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta
7 Received $223,145 39 frrom the Province
SR 836 Project $216,883 39, Step Grant $6125 00
Field Inspection Expenses $137 00
8 Letter from Drumheller Health Unit - Board make up
9. Province News Release - Budget roundtable workbook
for Advanced Education and Careep Development
10 Letter from Alta Economic Development and Tourism
re. Publication of Dates for Events
11 Letter from EXH Engineering Services Ltd , Jim
Bussard
12 Letter from Peter Trynchy Minister of Public Safety
Services re Regional Response Improvement Program
Grant - $98,945 00 Grant - $39,578 00 from Federal
$9894 50 from Province and M D contributing balance
13 Received final signed agreement re SR 837 and SR 838
Seal Coat Project
14 AAMD & C News Highlights
15 AAMD & C - copy of resolutions passed at convention
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS-
1 John Neibauer
- addition to residence SE 5-
34 -23 -4 $4500
2 Delroy Schuze
- mobile home, ostrich barn Pt
SE 14- 30 -24 -4
$55,000
3 George Friesen
- home occupation electrical
- SW 3- 32 -24 -4
4 David Watson -
pole shed for cattle NE 16- 32
-22 -4 - $6000
5 Robert Barnes
- pole shed for farm equipment
SW 30- 29 -22 -4
$20,000
6 George Schwab -
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Home Occupation - Craft Studio -SE 14- 28-23 -4