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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-17 Council Minutes:7 E111- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17th, 1994 The Executive Committee of Richard A. Marz and Otto Hoff met on Thursday, March 17th, 1994 at the M D of Kneehill office in Three Hills, commencing at 10:25 A M Mrs Jean Wilkinson, Assistant Administrator was present and recorded the minutes The following items were discussed. 1 Canada Alberta Infrastructure Works Proaram Deputy Premier Ken Kowalski advises the M D is officially enrolled in this program. An agreement will be prepared and sent for signature. Once it is signed and returned 30% of the province's portion will be issued to the M D Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information 2. Drumheller Regional Hospital Society A committee on behalf of the Drumheller Hospital has over the years raised money to improve and enhance the services at the hospital The group presently have around $39,000 00 on hand They wish to form the Drumheller Area Health Foundation (society under the Societies Act) and turn this money over to that foundation. This would prevent the money from being absorbed into a larger regional hospital board when regionalization occurs The money was raised in the local area and should be kept for use in the local hospital The M D would be named as a signing member of the society and a council member would be appointed to sit on the society board with the appointment to be for three years. The council member appointed to the society would have to live in the traditional hospital district that exists at this time le�tf(- Executive committee recommend the M D support this proposal, S(.nt agree to be a member of the society and recommend the �j,-,-A appointment of Otto Hoff to represent the M D on the society board with his term to coincide with municipal elections. 'Pot 3. 1994 Fuel Bid Mr Jeffery contacted each municipality and the school board The school board would be prepared to joint tender for 1994 fuel requirements with the M D , the other areas were not agreeable Executive Committee recommend to tender with the School Division for 4 1994 to,May /95 fuel requirements ; Sc'�— cc1 % Y I --A)r ( 5 4 Water Approach - Ward Project It appears in order to install a water approach on the Ward project near the golf course land would have to be acquired 1 zv-r 11'� �Tw c1 E s 3 �11 C EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17th, 1994 The land in question is owned by the Town of Three Hills and or the Three Hills Golf Course. An approach could be used by fire department to get water, by farmers and oil companies Executive Committee recommend the M D approach the Town -sc-S of Three Hills to see if they would allow the M D to construct an approach on their land to be used for public access to the -o K creek v 5 Village of Torrington - Water System Maintenance Some years ago the Village requested the M.D to allow Alex Cunningham to supervise their water system maintenance as their employee did not have the necessary training and ticket Over the years their employee has worked on the system under Alex's ticket, including adding chlorine to the system, but without any supervision on the part of Mr Cunningham Executive Committee recommend the Village of Torrington be letkr- advised the M D would undertake the maintenance work on the S„r,t water system for the Village, at a cost, but due to potential liability cannot allow the village's employee to continue to do prnd.r the work under Mr Cunningham's ticket without any supervision or involvement by the M D 6 Special Constable Application Received a job application from Richard A Tomporowski of Ontario for a full or part time special constable position The files regarding enhanced police services and or a by -law enforcement officer have been on hold pending the committee meeting and discussing the issue Executive Committee recommend Mr. Tomporowski be advised the lei M D is not interested in hiring a special constable at this sent time. 7 Drumheller Health Unit - Heart Health Proiect The Drumheller Health Unit are conducting a heart wellness program The project started in 1992 and they have completed a study at a Hutterite Colony and at the City of Drumheller They wish to know if the M D would be willing to take part in the worksite project It would require approximately 20 employees to be involved and it would take about 2 hours time Each employee who volunteers to be involved would attend an orientation session, and then be assessed The assessment would involve completion of a form, checking their BMI, weight, chlorestral and blood pressure The results of these tests would be discussed with the employees on a confidential basis. The results would then be put into the computer and the general statistics obtained would be provided to the M D The report would also be reviewed with the group and there might be discussions as to what could be done to improve the overall health situation The project would take about 3 months 2 /C� Er- :7 • LJ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17th, 1994 maximum to complete. The meeting with the employees could take place after hours. Executive Committee recommend the employees be asked if they wish to take part in the study, and if 20 employees are agreeable to participate after hours, the M D would have no objection Also recommend it would not be necessary for Council to meet with a representative from the Health Unit given the information obtained about the project 8 CAAMD & C Resolution re County System CAAMD & C advise they will not pursue taking the resolution regarding the county system to the Spring Convention due to the lack of support. Executive Committee recommend to accept and file 9 Crackfilling Material and Road Oil Quotes were obtained for provision of this material for 1994 The low bid was received from Koch Materials of Calgary Quotes were obtained also from Pounder and Ace Asphalt Executive Committee recommend the M D accept the low quote and purchase the oil from Koch Materials 10 Executive Development Seminar Series A brochure was received regarding a one day seminar on Reinventing Government and Total Quality Management in the Public System A seminar will be held in Calgary on March 21st, cost $445. The seminar would be of benefit to local government officials among others Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information 11 AAMD & C - Executive Summary of the Local Government Finance Review Report The Association has forwarded a summary of the final report prepared by this committee The report is forwarded merely as information at this time as a number of important provincial initiatives have been implemented since the report's completion and the context shaping provincial municipal relations is very different now than when the report was completed. SCnt� �er � ku b e p w.p►o�'ee I'A a3M Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as informations �! and a copy be provided to any councillor if he or she wishes one. 12 AAMD & C Fire Protection Survey The Association has forwarded a summary of the results of the survey conducted with regard to fire protection service charges i a J3 1 i An invitation has been received to attend the East Central /West Central Edmonton Evergreen Regional Spring Conference to be held in Hanna - April 22nd and 23rd. 4 107-11� EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17th, 1994 41 municipalities responded to the questionnaire 27 indicated they do provide fire protection to other jurisdications, 14 do not Rates varied significantly Only one municipality indicated they do not charge for any service they provide to another jurisdications Executive Committee recommend to accept- and file and a copy of c�cr e the survey results be given to the Fire Committee for their information v 13. AAMD & C Position on Development of Regional Boundaries for Alberta's health system The Association has forwarded a copy of the letter sent to the Chairman of the Regionalization Task Force, Health Plan Coordination Project Steering Committee, Mr Roelof Heinen The Association on behalf of all municipalities focused their comments on the principles which they believe should guide the regionalization process as follows 1 Process must clearly and explicitly recognize the importance of maintaining reasonable access to health care services within rural areas 2. Regional boundaries should reflect not only trading patterns, but municipal boundaries where possible. Designing regional boundaries around existing municipal boundaries would serve to minimize confusion on the part of the individual citizens and enhance acceptance of the system at the local level 3 Support the idea that ambulance services should be integrated into the health service regionals. 4 The association believe regional health authorities must NOT be allowed requisitioning powers - the property tax base should not be required to provide funding for the health care system. Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information 14 Centra Gas - Rate Increase ® Centra Gas has written to advise if the utility income tax rebate is eliminated by the Federal Government the immediate effect would be a rise of about 1% not 10% as advertised in a newspaper article However they believe the rebate should be retained Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information. 15 Town of Hanna Community Services Regional Spring FCSS Conference An invitation has been received to attend the East Central /West Central Edmonton Evergreen Regional Spring Conference to be held in Hanna - April 22nd and 23rd. 4 107-11� C1 n-i EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17th, 1994 Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as information. �'JQj 16 Drumheller and District Solid Waste Management Association Annual meeting The annual meeting of the Association will be held on April 21st, 1994 prior to the regularly scheduled meeting The 1993 audited financial statement will be discussed Executive Committee recommend Robert E Boake and Marylea Lowen M attend this meeting on behalf of the M D v 17 AAMD & C Public Health Governance Structure The AAMD & C has been requested by a member space at the upcoming Spring Convention discussion of public health service delivery from the Red Deer Regional Health Unit - M from the County of Lacombe. The Association to a brief survey as follows to c,rrange meeting to facilitate a The request came rs Shirley Ramsay requests an answer 1 Would your municipality attend a meeting at 1.00 P M on March 28th at the Edmonton Inn? 2 If so, how many would attend Executive Committee recommend the survey be answered as follows Question 1 - Yes Question 2 - Two would attend` and further recommend R.A. Marz and Robert E Boake attend C � 18 Canacea Resources Tax Arrears Canacea Resources owe the M D $4275 79 in taxes for a pipeline Company has apparently gone bankrupt. AMA not able to obtain any information about the company, no address or any correspondence The taxes are $3205.18 in tax levies and $1070 61 in penalties No way to collect these outstanding taxes Executive Committee recommend the outstanding taxes and penalties be cancelled - Roll 6813500 c� � «I 19 Gravel Royalties M D policy 13 -9 indicates gravel royalties for 1992 was 60 cents and 60 cents for 1993 No price has been established for 1994 or future years Executive Committee recommend the royalty price remain at 60 cents per cubic yard until a further motion of council P" f %C c-va rycl v 5 E� 9 1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17th, 1994 20 RAM Manufacturing Ltd. Service Contract RAM Manufacturing Ltd., installed the handicapped lift in the M D Office Service contract is up for renewal Cost for a service contract for one service maintenance call per year is $260 00 - $160 00 for labour and $100 00 for mileage Price does not include any replacement parts other than those covered under the warranty �vA r Ve Executive Committee recommend the service contract be accepted ('-I pq fR �o rj �� V- \1Q ✓ 21 Three Hills Airport Committee The M.D. may appoint two advisory members to the Airport Commission The names of Art Thomas and Francis Cullum have been suggested They would be advisory members only and would have no voting powers Executive Committee recommend the M D appoint Art Thomas and �rGAvt Francis Cullum as M D advisory members on the Three Hills Airport Commission 22 Agenda for Employee Day Mrs Deak has prepared an agenda for employee day - Opening remarks by council, presentation by KCRB - Coping with Change - Discussion with council, Alberta Health and Safety presentation, Lunch, Workers Compensation Board presentation, review of M.D. safety manual, RRSP /Mutual Fund presentation by Royal Bank It was also noted in 1995 it will be necessary to recertify the employees in first aid on employee day Certificates are expiring next year Executive Committee recommend the agenda be accepted 23 Milton Hansen - Advertising Signs at M D Transfer Sites Mr Hansen had requested permission from the M D to erect advertising signs about his garbage pickup business at the M D. transfer sites - Three Hills, Linden and Torrington Signs would be about 2 foot square The matter was tabled at the last council meeting Executive Committee recommend Council authorize Mr Hansen to erect the advertisement signs at the 3 transfer sites upon payment of the sum of $100 00 per sign per year and subject to approval of the content of the sign by Council. 24 City of Lloydminster - Transalta Utilities Network Access Application The City has forwarded an up -date on their activities with regard to this issue. They have also forwarded a breakdown of s /0111ti IPL4Tr Sen} J i v lw�] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17th, 1994 costs incurred and the M D of Kneehill's share is 3 87% of the total costs of $21237 70 Executive Committee recommend the M D pay its sha: costs 25 Calgary Economic Development Authority The Prosperity South Group will be holding a gatherir. on Thursday evening April 21 and all day Friday, April Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as it 26 Federation of Canadian Municivalities The Association has forwarded information about thei Annual Conference and other information Executive Committee recommend to accept and file as it The Executive Committee__meeting then adjourned - 12.0` � J M Jeai--in i i ix nson_._ - -- Assistant Administrator 7