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AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6th
1 Approval of Agenda
2 Approval of Minutes November 22nd, 1994
3 J C Jeffery Report
4 Executive Committee Report
5. Budget Comparison Report
6 Approval of Accounts
APPOINTMENTS
9.30 A M. Lonnie McCook, Acting P W S
1.30 P M Alex Cunningham
PRIORITY ITEMS.
1994
6a Letter from Prairie Bible re Three Hills Airport
TABLED ITEMS:
Nil
GENERAL ITEMS:
7. Terms of Reference for the Red Deer River Corridor Integrated
Management Plan
Map showing area to be covered by the plan was too large to
fax Copy available at the November 24th meeting
Items in Terms of Reference include
Introduction - Why the management plan is required and
purpose of the terms of reference is to guide the
development of the plan
Planning Area - West of Sundre over to Alta Sask border
along the river and extends ourwards 5 KM from the river
valley breaks and takes in both public and private land.
Purpose and Scope of the Plan - An integrated air, land and
water approach is the only way to meet integrated management
objectives for the whole corridor and minimize conflicts
among interests Plan will set integrated management and
allocation guidelines and objectives
Resource Management Issues -
Participants in the Planning Process
Planing Process
Data Collection and Analysis
Proposed Planning Schedule
8 Review Recreation Grant Proposals for 1995 recreation
grants.
9 Decision required on which organizations in the Torrington
Recreation area should be given a portion of the Torrington
recreation grant
Applicatons received from Torrington Community Center,
Torrington & District Figure Skating Club
Torrington Playschool
10 Does Council wish to make any donations this year?
Last year's by -law included $1000 00 for Salvation Army
and $2000 for Stars
11 Offer from Alberta Parks Service to transfer Braconnier
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Dam to the M D for $1 00 Other option is to close it
If M D accepts it must agree to maintain it for recreation
purposes
12 Decision re: M D Brands Required
M D Brands - Does council wish to purchase
them or not Two brands $220 00 each
No need for M D to retain except for
historical reasons Do you wish to buy and
resell them - What are your wishes?
13. Report - Herman Martens - re M D computer system
System needs to be upgraded if wish to continue with
computerized costing process.
TRANSPORTATION ITEMS:
14 Report from Acting Public Works Superintendent
Report re- Ditch Cleaning request from Robert
Sich - South and West of Section 2- 33 -22 -4
Report re: what type of road standards should be
used on the Buffalo Jump Park Road, the cost for
same and what, if any, provincial standards have
to be complied with
15 Request from Town of Three Hills to be included in
M D fuel tender Their contract expires January
1995 M D contract expires at the end of August
1995.
16 Anything to report from the Safety Committee?
Were to discuss M.D. servicing policy with foremen,
mechanics and P W S
17 Road Committee Report - November 30th, 1994
18. Request from R E Boake for approval to widen an
approach - West half of 8- 29 -26 -4 - Alois Muchka
19 Request from Robert Larson to have his approach
widened - Pt. S.E 15- 28 -22 -4 - Fertilizer Plant
location - approach is too narrow and in wrong
location for large B- trains to cross the scale and get back
on to M D north south road.
20 Request from Atlantis Resources for gravel on
road N W 16 and West half of 21- 34 -25 -4
Review of office records indicates the road is
not constructed on the existing road diversion
the bridge is located on the road diversion
20a Proposed Road Program 1995/1996/1997
A summary of 1995, 1996 and 1997 road construction
projects, 1995 base course and chip projects; 1995 pavement
overlay projects; 1995 blade grade and /or ditch cleaning
projects has been prepared.
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UTILITY OFFICER ITEMS-
21 Letter from Lee Maher re- Swalwell Building Inspections
Buildings are in poor shape, currently unoccupied, doors
unlocked, windows broken and debris all over the corners
They feel there is potential hazard to leave the buildings
as is without sealing them properly Would recommend they
be removed as soon as possible Review entire hamlet
situation
22 Estimate of costs for Wimborne trailer dump station
Basic cost for water and sewer hook up - 50 feet distance
$1145.00 Cost for additional length would be $12 00 per
foot.
23 Discussion regarding Equity Water Project - re:
water consumption, reading meters, billing for water,
reading meters and establishment of a rate per 1000 gallons
Rate of $4.00 was discussed previously.
24 Any report from Councillor Marz and Vickery re:
moving the Torrington Waste Disposal site to the
Schmautz pit? Any alternate location looked at for
the Linden site?
25. Discussion regarding establishment of standards for
mobile homes Proposed by -law prepared
If standards are acceptable need to set date for
holding the required public hearing
26. Discuss Fire Protection Survey
Presentations made to all urban centers Only
response received was from Village of Acme
PLANNING ITEMS:
Nil
A S B
27 A S B minutes - November 29th meeting
?Any recommendation regarding replacement ratepayer
member for Kurt Leinwebier - he has decided not to
accept position
Report re: chemical storage building
PARKS /RECREATION
Nil
LATE ITEMS.
28. Request from Bill Chapman, town of Three Hills, for
permission to place Three Hills signs, with directional
arrows, at the intersection of #837 and #838 as well as
just south of there The signs would show the number of
kilometers to Three Hills The town would like the M D to
install and maintain these signs
29 AAMD &C Board of Directors are serving notice of their
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intention to bring forward a Notice of Motion proposing to
allow the current Edmonton District to elect an additional
representative to the provincial Executive Also, they are
intending to bring forward another Notice of Motion,
proposing the creation of a new District, to be comprised
of the four municipalities immediately surrounding the City
of Edmonton. This Notice of Motion was specifically
requested by County of Parkland Reeve Peter Woloshyn
The AAMD &C Board of Directors are urging councils to
consider these two Notices and discuss any concerns with
your representative on the Provincial Board of Directors
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DISCUSSION ITEMS•
ADJOURNMENT
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD MEETING•
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD HEARING:
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COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6TH, 1994
A regular meeting of council was held in the M D of
Kneehill Office, 232 Main Street, Three Hills, Alberta on
Tuesday, December 6th, 1994, commencing at 8.30 A M
The following were present for the meeting
Reeve. Richard A. Marz
Councillors.
Marylea Lowen
Otto Hoff
Robert E Boake
James Hanger
Richard M. Vickery
Glen Wagstaff
Division Four
Division One
Division Two
Division Three
(after 8.40 A M )
Division Five
Division Six
Division Seven
John C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator
Jennifer Deak, Assistant Accountant, was present and
recorded the minutes
Reeve Marz called the meeting to order at 8.35 A M
Mr Marz noted that he had received a lot of positive
feedback from the M D Christmas party He felt the
presentation, by all of council, of the long service awards
was good and also the prize draws were very successful and
perhaps could be incorporated, on a smaller scale, at next
year's party On behalf of council, Mr Marz thanked Mr
Wagstaff, for arranging and contributing the gifts for the
Santa entertainment
The following items were
agenda:
DATS Building Socii
Employee committee
Mr. Hanger moved approval
noted additions
PRESENT
requested to be added to the
q ADDITIONS TO
qty - item #30 AGENDA
- item 5A
of the agenda with the above
APPROVAL OF
CARRIED AGENDA
Mr Hoff moved approval of the November 22nd, 1994 council
meeting minutes
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery's report was reviewed
Mr. Vickery moved a congratulatory letter be given to Mr J C JEFFERY
Paul Ehmann for successful completion of Alberta DEPORT
Transportation's Class B bridge inspection training course
and also recognizing his five years service with the M D Prr
of Kneehill and sixteen years as a volunteer fireman
CARRIED
Mr Wagstaff moved approval of Mr Jeffery s report
CARRIED
The Executive Committee report was reviewed Mr Jeffery
summarized the mill rate comparison report, historic EXECUTIVE COMM
REPORT
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financial summary and simplified look at the M D financial
picture
Mr. Marz noted item #5, council meeting date change from
December 13th to December 14th, 1994. Everyone was in
agreement with the date change
Mr Wagstaff and Mr Hanger reported on the airport
commission meeting they had attended the previous evening
They noted that if the CFEP grant application is approved
for airport development, the proposed contribution, from
P.B.I , in the amount of $21,000 00, is contingent upon
P.B.I having representation on the airport commission
board; the proposed contributions from the town of Three
Hills and the M D of Kneehill, in the amounts of
$21,000 00 and $8,000 00 respectively, are not contingent
upon P B I having a seat on this board A discussion on
the make up of the board, the funding structure of the
airport commission, what interests the board members
represent, the educational component and the commercial
component of P B I flying school were all reviewed It
was noted that the current board is made up of equal
representation from the town of Three Hills and the M D of
Kneehill and that all funding, to date, has been shared
equally by both jurisdictions Board members have
authority over approved budgets but any changes to this
budget, requires ratification from council. Mr Vickery
suggested this issue be included in the agenda for the
upcoming town hall meetings It was agreed that the
Executive Committee recommendation of a committee of Jim
Hanger, Glen Wagstaff and Richard Marz meet with the town
of Three Hills and P B I to discuss the make up of the
airport commission be approved and, if agreeable with all
parties, a tentative meeting date of December 15th, 1994,
at the airport, commencing at 7.30 P M be scheduled
The disposal of the old fax machines were addressed It was
noted that one fax machine had been donated to the Kneehill
Ambulance
Mr Boake moved that Mr Hoff 's
to Golden Hills Lodge and the
advertised for sale, on a first
a price of $100 00 each.
CHANGE OF
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old fax machine be donated
balance of the machines be DISPOSAL OF OL
come, first serve basis, at FAX MACHINES
Item #26, Gerald Dube property
This is the old lumber yard pro
clear title to this property
residents of Wimborne be given
any old lumber from the property
building
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- Wimborne was discussed
perty and the M D now has
Mr Vickery requested the
the opportunity to remove
prior to demolition of the
Mr. Hoff moved that the Executive Committee recommendation G DUBE PROPER
#26, concerning the Gerald Dube property in Wimborne be
changed to read, 'Mr Dube be sent a double registered
letter giving him thirty days to remove his personal items
from the buildings and the M D take steps to have the
buildings removed after that time '
CARRIED
Requests were made for Mr
stocking at Swalwell and the
attends the Alberta Fish and
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Vickery to' inquire about fish
status of Hanses Dam when he
Wildlife meeting December 8th,
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Mr Hanger moved that Mr. Wagstaff and /or Mr Vickery
attend the Alberta Fish and Wildlife meeting on December
8th, 1994 in Red Deer
CARRIED
Mr. Wagstaff requested that item #34, letter to Premier
Klein requesting additional funding for the Buffalo Jump
Park Road, be accompanied by a video that Mr Bob Beal had
made of the park It was agreed that Mr Wagstaff should
obtain a copy of this video and it be sent along with the
letter to Premier Klein
Mr Boake moved to accept the balance of the Executive
Committee Report
CARRIED
Mr. Jeffery reviewed the December 2, 1994 Budget Comparison
report
Mr Lonnie McCook, acting Public Works Superintendent
entered the meeting at this time - 9.30 A M
Mr Marz moved the council meeting go in camera at this
time - 9:40 A M Mrs Deak and Mr McCook left the
meeting Mr. Jeffery was requested to remain in the
meeting
Mr Vickery moved the council meeting reconvene, the in
camera session having been completed
CARRIED
Time 10.32 A M
Mr Boake moved Mr Jeffery be authorized a budget of
$40,000 00, as agreed by council, and that $10,000.00 be
referred back to council prior to final disposition
CARRIED
APPROVAL OF EXEC
COMMITTEE REPORT
BUDGET COMPARISON
REPORT
MOTION TO GO
''IN CAMERA''
BUDGET AUTHORIZ Tl
MOTION
A short recess was held from 10:35 A M until 10:40 A M
and Mr McCook and Mrs Deak returned to the meeting when RECESS
it reconvened
Mr McCook presented the Public Works Superintendent
report Mr. Robert Sich has requested some ditch cleaning
south and west of 2 - 33- 22 -W4. Mr McCook reported he had
inspected the location and a grader and traxcavator would P W S REPORT
be required to backslope, ditch clean and rebuild the side
slopes of the road There is also a possibility of an
A G T cable running along side the proposed project
The proposed 1995/1996/1997 road program, which had been
compiled by Mr Jeffery and Mr McCook, after the annual
road tour, was reviewed. Various issues of the proposed 1995/1996/1997
program were discussed including funding and budgets, rates ROAD PROGRAM
for borrow pits and right of ways. It was noted that the
proposed SR575 paving in 1995 and SR806 grade widening and
base in 1997, from Torchinsky's road project listing had
been omitted It was agreed that these proposed secondary
road projects supersede proposed local road projects It
was also noted that under the Blade Grade and /or Ditch
Clean Projects for 1995, item #7, should be Fred Barr
Project, not Knudsen Project Also, an additional project,
item #8, Sich Project, should be added to the list
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Mr. Vickery moved that Mr Jeffery add the secondary road
projects to the proposed road program for 1995/1996/1997
and possible future years and bring the revised listing ROAD PROGRAM
back to council for further consideration; that these
secondary road projects take precedence over local road /,JVJLsT
projects and this revised listing be adopted as the road . -e
program for the near future
CARRIED
Mr Wagstaff moved to add the Sich Project, south and west
of 2 - 33- 22 -W4, two mile project, to the Blade Grade SICH PROJECT
and /or Ditch Clean Projects for 1995.
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McCook continued with his report He noted that prices had
been obtained for rumble strips at Wimborne Mr Walter
Elks, a foreman with Alberta Transportation, had installed
rumble strips at highways #21 and #27 A hi flow bobcat
and planer are required to install the strips This
equipment can be rented from Biotech in Edmonton at a rate
of $520 00 per day, $1,900 00 per week or $5,700.00 per
month It was estimated it would take approximately half a
day to install the strips at Wimborne To install the
strips a cut would be made from the centre line to the
ditch, 150 m back from the intersection, 1/2" deep, 6 - 8"
wide and three sets of strips would be installed
Mr Vickery moved that rumble strips be installed at RUMBLE STRIPS
Wimborne along with the necessary sign requirements to IN WIMBORNE
notify motorists of the rumble strips
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Mr Wagstaff moved approval of the public works
superintendent report. APPROVAL OF
CARRIED P W S REPORT-
The costs of the proposed Buffalo Jump Road project was
discussed. Mr McCook noted the costs were high because of
the price of gravel hauling to the project. The minimum
type of road standard and slope necessary to meet
provincial funding requirements for minimum secondary
standards was also discussed It was noted that the
Executive Committee had recommended a letter be written to
Premier Klein requesting additional funding for this
project BUFFALO JUMP
Mr Boake moved this matter be tabled until a response is ROAD PROJECT
received to the letter, to be written, to the Premier
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reported that the town of Three Hills had
requested to be included in the M.D. fuel tender, effective
January 1, 1995.
Mr. Hoff moved that, if agreeable with the supplier, to REQUEST FROM
include, as of January 1, 1995, the town of Three Hills in TOWN OF THREE
the M D fuel tender HILLS RE. FUEL
CARRIED TENDER
Mr. Vickery moved to replace Mr Bud Haskell with Mr
Lonnie McCook as safety co- ordinator on the Safety SAFETY COMM
Committee. APPOINTMENT
CARRIED
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The November 30th, 1994 road committee reported was
reviewed Mr. McCook noted that the last part of item #5
should be part of item #4 Item #5 should be a
recommendation that the oil company be allowed to construct
a 24 foot road on undeveloped road allowance in the S E 12
in 28 -21 -W4 and S W 7 in 28 -20 -W4 Mrs Lowen noted that
this is an undeveloped road allowance and the road��,
accessible by the oil company�{'� -B PP I m
#4 should include the notation that Alberta Power Company
line uses about one third of the 66 foot road allowance re-
forced road going east - Range 21 -2A, Township 29 -3A
Mrs Lowen moved that permission be given to Pan Canadian
Petroleum Ltd. to develop and m ain, at their own cost,
- _ e a 24 foot road on the
undeveloped road allowance in S E 12- 28 -21 -W4 and S W
7- 28 -20 -W4
CARRIED
The request from Mr Robert Larson - S E 15- 28 -22 -W4 to
have his approach extended was reviewed. Mr Larson is
requesting a 50 foot extension to his existing 40 foot
approach to accommodate the B- trains that enter into his
fertilizer plant Concerns about sight distance were
raised and also obtaining the develop officer's approval.
It was noted that this is a commercial enterprise and Mr
Larson pays taxes on this portion of his business
Mr. Hanger moved that permission be given to Mr Larson to
extend, at his own cost, his approach at S E 15- 28- 22 -W4.
MOTION LOST
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REQUEST FOR
APPROACH EXTENSIO
ROBERT LARSON
Mr Boake moved that the divisional councillor, Mrs Lowen, L°oPfo<
meet with Mr. Larson to discuss his needs regarding this '�� >ev arrlacrct�t
request, and bring a report back to the next meeting.
CARRIED
The meeting then recessed for lunch from 12 00 noon until LUNCH RECESS
1 10 P M
On behalf of council, Mr. Marz, thanked Mr Wagstaff for
providing the gifts Santa gave out at the M D Christmas
party and for arranging for Santa's visit Mr Wagstaff
noted that Santa, Mr Bruce Perry, had to rent his suit
from the Elnora Legion and that the suit has to be
dry - cleaned before return.yQ� ` i
Mrs Lowen oved that a thank you card along with 50
�P �e given to Mr Perry in appreciation of his
entertainment at the Christmas party and that a donation, MR BRUCE PERRY
in the amount of $25.00, be made to the Elnora Legion for LETTER OF THANKS
the use of the Santa suit
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Mr. Vickery moved to accept the road committee report
CARRIED APPROVAL OF R AD
COMMITTEE REP RT''
The request from Mr Boake to widen the approach - west ,fer1no-lo
half of 8- 29- 26 -W4, Alois Muchka, landowner was reviewed.
The approach is south of a P I C operation The existing
approach is 12 - 14 feet and the adjacent road is 18 feet
wide and the ditch 6 feet deep The extension will need a
culvert
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Mr. Boake moved approval be given to widen, at M.D. cost,
the approach, on the west half of 8- 29- 26 -W4, with a
culvert extension.
CARRIED
The request from Atlantis Resources for gravel on N W 16
and the west half of 21 - 34 -25 -W4 was reviewed This is a
road going into a lease site It was noted that review of
office records indicate that this road is not constructed
on the existing road diversion and is on private land The
bridge is on the road diversion Mr McCook reported that
the road requires gravel and the edge of the road needs
addressing
Mr Hoff moved that the public works superintendent be
authorized to grade, gravel and address the edge of this
road.
CARRIED
Mr. McCook, on behalf of the staff, thanked council for the
Christmas party, the door prizes and the good time everyone
had Mr Marz, on behalf of council, reciprocated the
thanks and requested any ideas from staff for future
Christmas parties
Mr McCook then left the meeting - time 1 35 P M
Mr Jeffery reviewed the Red Deer River Corridor Integrated
Management Plan The planning area extends from the
Alberta to Saskatchewan borders encompassing the area five
kilometers outwards from the river valley The committee
has approved all issues and set the terms of reference
The plan covers resources, management, reserves,
infrastructure but does not address legal issues of access
to private land, provincial policy on the sale of public
land, issues subject to E R C B and policies regarding
subdivisions Mr Marz expressed concern over gravel
excavation in this area Mr. Jeffery noted that it is
included in the issues Mr. Boake, the M D 's
representative on this committee noted the committee,
comprising of sixteen representatives from jurisdictions
abutting the Red Deer River, has scheduled its next
meeting for January 26, 1995 at the M D of Kneehill
office
Mrs Lowen moved the M.D. host a luncheon, on January 26th,
1995, for the Three Hills meeting of the committee members
of the Red Deer River Corridor Integrated Management Plan
CARRIED
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APPROVAL FOR
APPROACH
WIDENING A MUCAKA
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Mr Hoff moved that council endorse the document outlining L
Terms of Reference for the Red Deer River Corridor
Integrated Management Plan with emphasis on the gravel
excavation issue.
CARRIED
The recreation grant proposals prepared by the recreation
committee, the executive committee and Mr Jeffery were
discussed Each committee prepared a proposal, one
committee determining grant allocation based on losses from
each facility and the other committee determining grant
allocation based on population and facilities Mr Jeffery
then prepared a third proposal based on losses and
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population Upon close scrutiny, it was agreed the third
proposal was the most equitable as facilities and
population, both rural and urban, of each recreation area
were used to determine the per capita grant for the area.
This calculation ensured both the urban and rural
populations of each recreation area were paying the same
amount towards recreation A lengthy discussion followed
on recreation grant contributions to urban areas,
allocations of grants and make up of recreation boards
It was noted that the M D has no representation on urban
recreation boards, yet in 1993 the M D recreation bylaw to
towns and villages totalled $67,339 00 It was also noted
that the M.D. contributes monies to Golden Hills Lodge and
Kneehill Ambulance and has representation, by
incorporation, on these boards That is, each contributing
jurisdiction to the ambulance and lodge have a
representative on the board
Mr z moved a proposal be made, to urban cpnlfres
receivin recreation grants from the M D th future
recreation ants be paid only to those an centres
having an oper ing deficit for their Poo and arenas and
the amount of the rant be capped at t amount of the 1993
facility losses as 'ndicated o e November 21, 1994
Recreation Grant Propos Th amounts are.
Three Hills $150,599 99; bon $14,880 42; Linden $0 00,
Torrington $0.00, Acme 5, 78 and Trochu $78,506 34 and
Drumheller at one arter of t average of the per capita
grant Or, i e urban centres not wish to have their
grants fr he M.D. capped, then an lternate proposal be
made each urban centre receiving recreation grant
fr the M D allow the M D to have repres tation.
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Mr. Hanger moved that Bylaw #1303, this being the bylaw to
authorize payment of recreation grants to certain towns and
villages and the city of Drumheller be rescinded and first
reading be given at this time to Bylaw #1322, this being
the bylaw to replace Bylaw #1303 and authorize payment of
recreation grants, to certain towns and villages and the
city of Drumheller
CARRIED
Mr Boake moved second reading be given to this bylaw at
this time
CARRIED
No motion was forthcoming for third reading to be given to
this bylaw
Mr Vickery moved to table agenda item #9, addressing the
allocation of the Torrington recreation grant
CARRIED
A short recess was held from 3.00 P M until 3:15 P M
Mr Cunningham entered the meeting when it reconvened.
The donation bylaw was reviewed
Mrs. Lowen moved first reading be given to Bylaw #1323,
this being the bylaw to authorize grants to be paid in 1994
to the Salvation Army in the amount of $2,000 00 and Shock
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Trauma Air Rescue Society (S T A R S ) in the amount of
$1,000 00
CARRIED
Mr Boake moved second reading to Bylaw #1323.
CARRIED
Mr. Marz moved third reading be given to this bylaw at this
time.
MOTION LOST
Mr Jeffery reported that he had received an offer from
Alberta Parks Service for the transfer of Braconnier
Provincial Recreation Area, from the province to the
municipality, for the the sum of $1.00 The park consists
of a group shelter building, toilets, picnic tables and
stove A contract for maintenance and firewood is in place
Mr. Marz moved to table this issue and it be referred to
the public meetings scheduled for January.
CARRIED
Mr. Jeffery read a letter from Lee Maher regarding an
inspection made, by their representative, Mr Edwin Yu and
Mr Cunningham, of derelict buildings in Swalwell The
letter outlined some components in two buildings that pozed
hazards and did not conform to Building Code requirements
No specific locations were mentioned, yet the letter is
recommending removal of the buildings.
Mr Vickery moved that a letter be sent to Lee Maher
requesting an inspection report of the properties inspected
by their representative and that this matter be brought
back to council upon receipt of this report.
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery recommended before any action be taken with
regard to removal of the derelict buildings and debris in
the hamlet of Swalwell, the inspection report be obtained
and legal opinion sought on getting a Court Order to
demolish buildings
Mr Hoff moved that legal advice and opinion be sought
before proceeding to clean up the hamlet of Swalwell
CARRIED
Mr Cunningham advised council of cost estimates to install
a trailer dump station, at the community centre site in
Wimborne Estimated costs, depending upon exact location,
would be approximately $2,000 00 It was also noted that
land had been purchased for a campsite development adjacent
to the community centre
Mrs Lowen moved to table this item until more information
is obtained regarding location.
CARRIED
Mr Cunningham reviewed a draft letter he had prepared to
the town of Three Hills outlining conditions for an
agreement on the Equity water project Items addressed
include calculation of water consumption, meter readings
both at households and both ends of the Pan Canadian line,
the town to do the water billing, every three months, with
uncollectible accounts submitted to the M D for inclusion
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with property tax billing, the water rate would be set at
$4 00 per 1,000 gallons with the understanding this rate
may be reduced if consumption increased or the rate could
be increased if production and treatment costs rise
substantially.
Mr Cunningham reported that there will be thirty users for
the water line The M D could include a maintenance fee
to be billed with the water billing and the town would
submit this amount to the M D with a statement of billings
and collections Mr Cunningham also noted that the town
has the facilities and software to undertake this water
billing A discussion followed on the need to establish a
minimal maintenance fee to be reserved for future years
maintenance It was agreed that the letter to the town
should include the provision for the town to supply the
M D with copies of billings, a monthly statement and be
agreeable to .include, if required, a maintenance fee with
the water billing and this fee be collected by the town and
submitted to the M D
Mr Wagstaff moved an agreement be entered into with the
town of Three Hills regarding the water billing of the
Equity water line users and that all conditions discussed
be included in the agreement
CARRIED
A report from Messrs Marz and Vickery about relocating the
Torrington Waste Disposal Site to the Schmautz Pit was
presented Mr Cunningham reviewed the proposed location,
noting it was two miles from the Hutterite colony and a
mile from the nearest neighbour The area required for the
site would be approximately 20 acres which could be
accommodated in the corner of the property This area has
a bank to the south, is well treed, out of sight from the
road and would be an excellent location The entire area
would have to be reclaimed prior to any development A
discussion followed on the costs for a burning pit, how a
pit would be constructed and smoke confined It was noted
that an environmental impact study would probably have to
be undertaken as well as public hearings
Mrs. Lowen moved steps be taken to develop an area at the
Schmautz Pit, located in the S W 20- 32- 26 -W4, for a
garbage disposal site; a letter be sent to Drumheller Solid
Waste Management for permission to relocate to this site
and Mr. Cunningham look into costs for a burning pit and
other options at this location and report back to council.
CARRIED
Mr. Cunningham left the meeting - time 4.10 P.M.
Mr Jeffery reported the two M D brand registrations
expire on December 31, 1994 and new regulations require the
brands be purchased or returned to the Brand Office for
re- issue. Costs to purchase the M D brands is $220 00
each
Mrs Lowen moved the M D make application to purchase its
two brands for a cost of $440 00
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed the minutes from the November 29, 1994
A S B meeting Mr Vickery elaborated on the new
provincial regulations for chemical storage, the need to
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replace the M D chemical storage facility and noted
representatives from chemical storage companies would be at
the A S.B. conference in January to discuss this matter
further. Mr. Marz noted the seed cleaning plant uses the
wheat pool at Equity for chemical storage as the building
meets all the new standards for storage and that perhaps an
arrangement could be made to store the M D. chemicals at
this location Mr Boake reported he is still looking for
an A.S.B. ratepayer member for the board
Mr Boake moved to accept the November 29, 1994 A S B
minutes and that the recommendation for replacement of the
A.S.B. ratepayer representative be tabled until the next
meeting.
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reported that Mr Bill Chapman, councillor for
the town of Three Hills, has requested permission to place
Three Hills signs, with directional arrows, at the
intersection of SR837 and SR838 and also to the south The
signs would show the number of kilometers to Three Hills
The town would like the M.D. to install and maintain the
signs
Mrs. Lowen moved that Mr Chapman be advised the M D. would
be willing, at the town's cost, to install and maintain
these signs
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery read a letter from the A A M D &C Board of
Directors who are serving intention to bring forward a
Notice of Motion proposing to allow the current Edmonton
District to elect an additional representative to the
provincial executive. They are also serving intention to
bring forward a notice of motion proposing the creation of
a new district, to be comprised of the four municipalities
immediately surrounding Edmonton The board is urging
councils to consider these two notices and discuss any
concerns with their representatives on the provincial board
of directors Mr Jeffery noted that these motions would
be voted on at the spring convention
Mr Marz moved to accept and file
CARRIED
Mr Vickery moved to table the balance of the agenda and
that these items be listed as priority items for the next
meeting.
CARRIED
The meeting then adjourned - time 4.28 P M.
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REPORT-
Balance Forward
$693 00
1 Jennifer Deak and I met with 3 representatives from Alberta
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Treasury Branch in Calgary as well as with the Three Hills Manager
and participated in a teleconference call to the investment
specialist in Edmonton They bascially advised us to carry on with Data
our investment procedures as we have been doing and not to go into
longer term investments at this time Should re- evaluate long term 4- /Al
ideas in February or March of 1995 depending on interest rates.
They believe interest rates will go up.
2 Prepared comparision of Towns and Villages assessments and mill
rates as well as a 50 year asset /liability comparision of the M D
finances Copies in your baskets
3 Gave 50 pins to P.B.I for volleyball tournament
BALANCE FORWARD- $693 00
CORRESPONDENCE.
1 Letter from M & E Stakeholders re need for areas to consider
budgeting for money for this committee for next year Amount
unknown at this time
2. Booklet from Faculty of Extension - Seminars and Short Courses
3 Note from P F R A thanking M D for co- operation over the past
year and looking forward to continued support in the future
4 Big Country Tourist Association - General Meeting minutes
5 Investment Information from Wood Gundy
6 Letter from Alta Transportation confirming payment of
$199,173 00 under Rural Transportation Grant program
7 Seminar on How to Handle Negativity in the Workplace
8. AAMD & C News Highlights
9 AAMD & C Fall Convention Daily Highlights
10 Athabasca Univerity Information about workshops & seminars
11 AAMD & C - copy of resolutions passed at convention - sent
to the Province for their consideration
12 Letter from Alta. Transportation to Paul Ehmann - received
a certificate recognizing his successful completion of the Class av�
B bridge inspection training course held in October
13 Breaking down the Barriers - Transportation newsletter
14 Letter from Tagish Engineering Ltd. - looking for work
15 Advertisement - information regarding pins
16 Village of Linden sent in their 1993 recreation financial
statement
17 Huxley Community Association sent in their financial statement
for period ending February, 1994
18 Minutes - Three Hills School Division November 16th, 1994
19. Notice of Organizational meeting of Drumheller Solid Waste
Association - December 15th, 1994
20 Minutes from Drumheller Solid Waste Association meeting October
20th, 1994
21. Letter from Hydrogeological Consultants Ltd looking for
work
22 Correspondence with Michael Welsh re Golden Hills Lodge Master
Agreement
23 Big Country Tourist Association annual report for 1994
24 Letter from Canada /Alta Infrastructure Works Office re.
submission of projects
HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS-
1 Earl Wohlgemuth - Lots 7 to 9 in Block 4 Plan Swalwell 5050
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A K Shop $5000
2. Dave Ewing - S E 10- 30 -23 -4 - Machine Shed $16,000
3. Rubydale Farms - N W 4- 32 -24 -4 - Cattle pole shed and
machine shed - $30,000
4 Linden Farms - S E 19- 30 -25 -4 - Power Plant building
$4000
5 Pig Improvement - S E 34- 29 -26 -4 addition to Genetic Station -
$60,000
6. Ray Koehn - S E 4- 30 -24 -4 - pole shed $6000
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P W S REPORT DECEMBER 6, 1994
1 Robert Sich ditch clean south and west of Section
2- 33 -22 -4 - Backsloping and ditch clean along with
rebuilding side slopes of road can be accomplished
with a grader and some trax work AGT cable does look
like a possibility running along road on the side to
be worked on, but this could be addressed when locates
are done
2 John Deere 6 wheel drive grader blew a motor. It was
caused by being over revved. Operator pulled back on
gear shift instead of throttle by mistake This has
happened to other operators before that are used to
running Champion machines John Deere has agreed to
put it through on heavy oil consumption warranty and
do as much as they possibly can We will pick up cost
for pistons and crank
3 Buggies still in Torrington pit trying to get
as much done as we can before weather goes bad 627E
buggy down Dec 5/94 (valve trouble)
4. Gravel crew stockpiling from McNairs to Marshmans
5 Labourers working on brushing projects and water
works Laid them off Monday, Dec 5/94. Weather cold
and running out of work Some may be called back
later
6 Prices for signs and rumble strips (have not hooked
up with Transportation foreman yet who has done
these)