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AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995
1 Approval of Agenda
2 Approval of Minutes January 9th, 1995
3 J C Jeffery Report
4 Executive Committee Report
6 Approval of Accounts
APPOINTMENTS:
9.30 A M. Lonnie McCook, P W S - see item #16
1 00 P M Development Appeal Board Hearing - see item #20
1.30 P M Lorne Wagstaff
2:00 P.M Public Hearing - see item #19
TABLED ITEMS:
7 Request from the Village of Linden for road approach at SR
806 The village has requested an approach from land in
the village onto SR 806 and for the M D to construct the
approach Feed Rite Ltd has agreed to sell the village a
north westerly portion of their land so that a road
extension can be made out to SR 806.
8. Robert Larson - Mrs Lowen to report on request of Mr
Larson to extend his approach to accomodate large trucks
entering into his fertilizer plant
9 Road damages - Range Road 23 -4 w/o 33- 34 -23 -W4 Atlantis
Resources /Grad Walker Mr Wagstaff has file and is 'to
meet with oil company to discuss this matter
10 M.D. Brand Certificates - have received the two M.D brand
certificates from Alberta Agriculture Food and Rural
Development. What does Council wish to do with them?
11. Ducks Unlimited Taxation Bylaw - Ed Dunay has prepared a
listing of all property, in the municipality, that is coded
exempt from taxes Ducks Unlimited wishes to be taxed for
their parcels They own 14 58 acres in Pt S E
19- 31- 25 -W4, Roll #3093500 and 50.90 acres in Pt N E
19- 31- 25 -W4, Roll #3096500 Will need a bylaw to begin
charging taxes on these parcels in 1996 The bylaw must be
done one year prior to taxation Mr Dunay reports that no
other changes are required, per the new M G A , for all the
other exempt properties listed on the report
GENERAL ITEMS
12. 1995 Employee Wage Scale and Working Conditions
13 Jan 12/95 Waste Services Meeting Report Bob Boake and John
Jeffery met with representatives from the villages of
Linden and Acme to review the rubble pit and transfer site
agreements It was generally agreed to have a per capita
sharing on operating and capital costs, first choice for an
alternate site is south of the rubble pit with a
recommendation to purchase the land and return title after
reclamation, $3 00 per load charge commencing April 1/95
14 Road Plan Cancellation
Need a resolution to cancel parts of road plan 667 JK
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AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995
This is on SR 583 The new survey cancels portions of the
old road plan
15. Lottery Review Committee.
The Lottery Review Committee has scheduled public meetings
to discuss lottery issues There will be a meeting in
Hanna on February 7, 1995 See Executive Committee item #2
for more information
TRANSPORTATION ITEMS.
16. Public Works Superintendent Report
17 Tender for Base Course Work
Mr McCook has met with Torchinsky Engineering to prepare a
tender for the prep work and base course work which must be
done in the spring of 1995 on SR583 and the Linden Home
Road
18 Alois Stern /Dale Hecktor Joint Road Approach
Mr Hoff to report on Mr. Hecktor's decision to have a
joint road approach, with Mr. Alois Stern, on N E
21- 29 -23 -W4 Mr Stern has applied for a subdivision on
S E 21- 29 -23 -W4 There are two approaches into this
proposed subdivision but no approach to access the balance
of the quarter section This land is adjacent to SR 836, a
paved road and the road to the south side of the parcel is
not accessible A joint approach could be made by widening
the existing approach on the N E 21
PUBLIC HEARING
19 Public Hearing to amend Land Use Bylaw 1061 for the purpose
of amending the definition of "mobile home" and "modular
unit" to reflect current CSA standards
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD HEARING•
20 Development Appeal Board Hearing
An application for development permit was filed by Mr.
Errol Schimke for permission to build an addition to his
mobile home located on S W 6- 33- 23 -W4. The M P C refused
this application because it did not meet minimum set back
requirements.
LATE ITEMS.
21 Request for tax cancellation - Lots 14 -17, Blk 5, Swalwell
Barb Elliot, the owner of this property, has requested a
cancellation of taxes The mobile home, located on these
lots, was sold and removed from this property in July
1994 Ms Elliot has now sold the lots Tile 1994 taxes
are not paid and reflect an assessment for the mobile home
for the entire year in the amount of $657 34 A
calculation for the taxes on the mobile home for the period
Aug 1 - Dec 31/94 (the period the mobile home was not
located on these lots) would amount to $273 89 Does
council wish to cancel this amount?
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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995
A regular meeting of council was held in the M.D. of
Kneehill Office, 232 Main Street, Three Hills, Alberta on
Tuesday, January 24th, 1995, commencing at 8.30 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
(after 8.45 A M )
Division Three
Division Five
Division Six
Division Seven
John C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator
Jennifer Deak, Assistant Administrator, was present and
recorded the minutes
Reeve Marz called the meeting to order at 8 35 A M
Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda*
6A A S B.
22 Three Hills Airport
23 Office Faxes
Mr Vickery moved approval of the agenda with addition of
the above noted items
CARRIED
Mr. Jeffery's report was reviewed
Mrs Lowen moved to approve the sale of the R -13 980 loader
and the R -1 627B scraper to Powell Equipment of Winnipeg
for a price of $137,500 each, for a total sale of
$275,000 00
CARRIED
Mr Wagstaff moved approval of Mr Jeffery s report.
CARRIED
The Executive Committee report was reviewed and various
items discussed
Concerns were raised regarding the provincial lottery
review. The review has been set up to consider options for
the distribution of lottery funds It was generally agreed
that the condoning of lotteries by the provincial
government would perpetuate some long term concerns in the
social services areas and that lottery funds should be
returned to municipalities where they were generated to
help offset these potential social service needs It was
also noted that item #15 on the agenda contained a schedule
of the lottery review committee meetings
Mr Wagstaff moved Mr Marz and Mr Hanger attend the
lottery review committee meeting scheduled for February
16th, 1995 in Calgary and prior to this meeting draft a
proposed presentation for review by council
CARRIED
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ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF
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APPROVAL FOR
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APPROVAL OF
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REPORT
EXEC COMM
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LOTTERY REVIEW
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Executive Committee item #3, Regional Health Authorities
requisitioning powers was discussed. The responsibility of
the Regional Health Authorities to provide ambulance
service to their areas was also discussed and it was noted
that a provincial task force is currently looking into this
matter. Mr Boake reported on the Drumheller Health Unit
buildings. The Strathmore unit shall be relocating to the
Strathmore hospital and the building sold The Three Hills
and Drumheller units shall continue to be used until the
new hospital in Drumheller is completed, probably a two to
three year time frame Mr Hoff reported that public
information meetings had already been held to review and
discuss the business plans of the regional health
authorities and that Region #5 business plan is ready and
shall be published in the newspaper this week Mr
Wagstaff expressed concerns over the closure of the Trochu
and Elnora hospitals and the ambulance servicing problem in
that area It was noted that there exists two regional
health authorities within the geographic boundaries of the
municipality. Mr. Hoff noted that boundaries can still be
changed and hospitals can still apply for transfer to other
regions
Under item # 13 of the Executive Report, it was noted that
the 1995 A A M D &C spring convention shall be held from
March 28th to March 29th, 1995 in Edmonton.
Mrs Lowen moved the council meetings in March be changed
to Tuesday March 7th and Monday March 20th, 1995
CARRIED
It was generally agreed that Executive Report, item #15,
dealing with long distance telephone costs should also
include another proposal to be forwarded to A G T for
some type of reduced long distance rates in the Three Hills
area
Mr Vickery reported that, due to prior commitments, he
would be unable to attend the public meeting on the
proposed water management act scheduled for February 10th
and 11th, 1995 in Edmonton It was agreed that Mr Hanger
replace Mr. Vickery and also that, if possible, Mr Jeffery
also attend this meeting
Mr Boake moved to accept the Executive Committee report.
CARRIED
Mr Boake moved approval of the accounts presented for
payment today, subject to further review by the finance
committee of R A Marz, Otto Hoff, Richard M Vickery and
Robert E. Boake
CARRIED
Mr Vickery reviewed the agenda and accommodation
arrangements for the upcoming provincial A S B Conference
in Edmonton, January 30th, 31st and February 1st, 1995 It
was agreed to try and have someone attend each of the
various presentations, especially the intensive livestock,
water management and pocket gopher presentations. Mr
Vickery also reported that Mr. Ed Miller had requested the
use of the cattle scale for three days to use for trial
testing cattle at Buck Lake
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REG HEALTH
AUTHORITIES
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MARCH COUNCIL
MEETINGS DATE
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LONG DISTANCE
PUBLIC MEETING
WATER MANAG NT
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APPROVAL OF
EXEC COMM REPOR
APPROVAL OF
ACC'TS PAYABL
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CONFERENCE
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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995
Mr Hanger moved approval for the cattle scale to be rented
for three days to Mr. Ed Miller for trial testing cattle at
Buck Lake
CARRIED
Mr Boake moved to table item #7, request from village of
Linden for road approach onto SR 806, until the next
meeting
CARRIED
Mrs. Lowen reported that she had met with Mr Robert Larson
to discuss his request for widening the approach into his
fertilizer plant, located S.E. 15- 28 -22 -W4 Mr. Larson
requires the extended approach to accommodate large trucks
entering this facility It was noted this was a commercial
enterprise and paid taxes accordingly
Mr Boake moved to widen the existing approach, as
necessary
CARRIED
Mr Wagstaff reported on the meeting he had with Mr. Clay
Currie, of Grad Walker, concerning the road west of
33- 34 -23 -4 and well site on 8- 32- 34 -23 -W4 Mr Currie is
willing to do a low profile top with blade on this road if
the M D supplies the necessary gravel It was noted that
signs would have to be placed on the road indicating gravel
ending It was also noted this road was supposed to have
been built by the company in 1990 Mr Wagstaff noted that
the company felt it was not receiving fair services for the
amount of taxes paid Mr Vickery proposed the M D
workforce build the low profile top with blade on this road
and Grad Walker pay for the gravel This would ensure the
road would be build to standards, accessible to farm
machinery and easier to maintain by the grader operator, if
properly build to begin with
Mr. Vickery moved to table this matter until Mr Wagstaff
can meet again with Mr Clay Currie to discuss the proposal
to have the M.D workforce do a low profile top with blade
on this road and have Grad Walker pay for the necessary
gravel for the project
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reported that he had received a call from Mr.
Doug Knapp, a shop representative on the employee
committee Mr. Knapp had advised the men wanted the 19941
not the 1995, employee wage scale and working conditions
Mr. McCook noted that both the gravel and main crews were
comfortable with the 1995 wage scale and working
conditions. It was noted that this was a 1995 wage scale
and working conditions for employees and not a contract,
therefore not a negotiable instrument Mr Wagstaff
expressed concerns over the clause stating if there is no
work employees shall be sent home or paid up to $11 00 per
hour to do general labour work, including brushing, if such
work available Mr Marz recommended Mr Wagstaff bring
this matter forward at his town -hall meeting; whether to
keep employees on pay if there is no work available.
Mr. Hanger moved to accept the second draft of the 1995
wage scale and working conditions
CARRIED
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ED MILLER
REQUEST FOR
CATTLE SCALE
TABLE VILLAGE
FOR APPROACH
ONTO SR SI•
ROBERT LARSON
REQUST FOR
APPROACH
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GRAD WALKER
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WAGE SCALE &
WORKING CO ITION.
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A short recess was held from 10 05 A M until 10:25
Mr McCook presented the Public Works Superintendent
Report He reported the DF7 may have possible transmission
problems This item is slated for sale and did council
wish to look into this possible problem, fix if necessary
or sell as is It was unanimously agreed to sell the DF7
"as is" and to advise all potential purchasers of the
possible transmission problem prior to sale
Mr McCook reviewed the quotes received to purchase a four
wheel drive field tractor with trade in of 1986 8450 John
Deere, tilt deck trailer (no trade), and traxcavator loader
with backhoe attachment (no trade) Because of the
deadline date for the quotes, all the specs had not yet
been compared for the tractor A report would be available
later in the day. Mr Marz noted that the policy of the
M D was to obtain the best price but also to give
consideration to local dealers, if competitive. Mr McCook
reported that Finning was unable to provide a quote for the
traxcavator as it was unable to meet specifications. Twin
Tractor had quoted a price of $136,600 00 for a John Deere
traxcavator. The delivery date availability for this
machine would be 60 to 90 days from date of order Mr.
McCook noted he was not prepared to make a recommendation
of the trailers until he could compare the specs of each
quote
Mr Hoff moved to purchase the John Deere traxcavator for
the price of $136,500 00 plus G S T and also the extended
warranty for the price of $4,850 00, plus G.S T
CARRIED
Mr McCook noted that due to the fluctuation and decline of
the Canadian dollar, the purchase price of the 627 Cat had
increased substantially.
Mr. Vickery moved not to accept the price for the new 627
Cat at this time
CARRIED
Mr. Boake moved to accept the Public Works Superintendent
report.
CARRIED
Mr McCook next reviewed the tender contract for base
course work on SR 583 and the Linden Home Road The
following provisions were noted the completed date had
been set for September 15th, 1995, a penalty clause
included for failure to complete on time, a pre tender
meeting date set to review requirements, and dust control
provisions included for detour roads at contractors
expense It was noted that the gravel for the project
would be taken from the Torrington Pit and that this gravel
met crush specifications A discussion followed on a
request to encourage the contractor to consider, if
possible, local truckers It was agreed to have Mr Jeffery
confirm the legal implications of the wording regarding
tender acceptance
Mr Jeffery left the meeting - time 11:05 A M
Mr. McCook then reviewed the advertisement and accompanying
list of equipment items for sale
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SALE OF DF7
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TENDER CONTRA T
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Mr Hanger moved to approve this sale list and that the
advertisement for the sale be prominently placed and
highlighted in the local newspaper along with a blanket
provincial advertisement and also advertised with the
A A.M.D. &C.
CARRIED
It was agreed that the old traxcavator would be sold but
not moved until the new replacement received.
APPROVAL OF
ALE LIST ITEMS
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Mr Hoff moved to table item #18, Alois Stern /Dale Hecktor TABLE STERN/
joint approach until the next meeting ffECK-T R JOINT
CARRIED APPROACH
A road committee meeting date was set for Thursday,
February 2nd, 1995 at 8:00 A.M. with Mr. Vickery, Mr. Hoff,
Mrs Lowen, Mr. McCook and Mrs. Deak
Mr Jeffery re- entered the meeting - time 11.22 A M
Mr Jeffery reported on the legal opinion sought regarding
the base course tender. The legal recommendations were to
have an addition to item "M ", Truck Haul, page 6 of 6,
stating 'consideration to local truckers would be
encouraged ' Also, adding the following two clauses to the
Tender section of the document, page 1 of 8,
9 There are no implied terms requiring the owner to
accept lowest qualified bidder.
10. Without restricting the generality of the foregoing,
the owner reserves the right to consider factors, other
than price, including references, provided by the bidder or
contractor
and amending clause 7 by including 'at the owner's sole
discretion '
Mr Vickery moved to adopt
course work on SR 583 and t
above noted additions, and
process
Mr Marz thanked Mr. McCook
left the meeting - time 11.25
the tender document for base
he Linden Home Road, with the
to proceed with the tender
CARRIED
for his report and Mr. McCook
A.M.
ROAD COMMITTEE
DATE SET
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ADDITIONS TO
TENDER SR 03
LINDEN HOME
APPROVAL OF
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Mr Boake moved to have the M D brand certificates framed M D BRAND
for display and that the brands not be sold at this time CERTIFICATES
CARRIED
It was noted that Mr Ralph Loosmore, who used to be the
official pound keeper, was in possession of the M D "m``°°` °�
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branding irons
T /lY. Loomo.rar
Mr. Jeffery reviewed the recommendations from the waste
services meeting held with representatives from the
villages of Acme, Linden, Mr Boake and himself on January
12th, 1995 The recommendation to have a user fee at the
rubble pit was discussed Mr Marz expressed concerns with
the user fee and that people may dump garbage on roadways
rather than pay to dump at rubble pits It was noted that
attitudes towards user pay are changing, especially at the
provincial level, and people are more acceptable of this
policy It was agreed to discuss garbage user fees at the
town hall meetings The meeting also recommended the
alternative site for the Linden rubble pit be south of the
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current location with purchase of the land and return to
title after reclamation. It was noted that before
purchasing land environmental conditions would have to be
met. It was also recommended to cost share on a per capita
basis This would be 22 1% Linden, 23 1% Acme and 54 8%
M D Previously the M D paid 50% and the villages 25%
each Mr Jeffery noted that this report has also been
referred to the councils of Acme and Linden for their
comments.
Mrs Lowen moved to accept the January 12th, 1995 Waste
Services Meeting report
CARRIED
Mr. Jeffery reported the new road survey on SR 583,
completed after road construction, cancels portions of the
old road plan A resolution must be approved by the
Minister of Transportation to cancel portions of the old
road plan
Mr. Vickery moved to accept the resolution to cancel parts
of road plan 667 J.R. affecting quarter sections S W
3- 32- 25 -W4, N W 34- 31- 25 -W4, S.E. 3- 32 -25 -W4 and N E
34- 31 -25 -W4 and road plan 1497 J K affecting quarter
sections S W 2- 32- 25 -W4, S E 2- 32- 25 -W4, N E
35- 31- 25 -W4, N.W. 36- 31- 25 -W4, S E 1- 32 -25 -W4 and N E
36- 31 -25 -W4
CARRIED
The request, from Barb Elliot, for cancellation of a
portion of 1994 taxes on lots 14 -17, block 5, Swalwell was
reviewed The mobile home, located on this lot, was
removed last July Taxes for 1994 reflected a full year
for the home.
Mr. Hoff moved to cancel a portion of the 1994 taxes, in
the amount of $273.89, on roll # 7405000, lot 14 -17, block
5, plan 5050 AK, Swalwell, owner, Barb Elliot.
CARRIED
Mr. Hanger reported he had received a complaint from Mr
Dwight Cullum, concerning the noise of the aircraft above
his farm Mr Cullum owns a turkey farm and aircraft
approaching the Three Hills airport fly directly over his
barns The birds are disturbed by the noise and fly
against the fenced enclosures, resulting in damage to the
birds It was agreed that Mr Hanger look further into
this matter and bring a report back to the next meeting
Also, it was agreed that proper protocol would be to have
Mr. Cullum draft a letter to the Three Hills Airport
commission expressing his concerns and draft a letter to
the M D so that the M D can respond to the concerns of a
ratepayer
The meeting recessed for lunch between 11 45 A M and 1 00
P M
Mr. Wagstaff was not present when the meeting continued
after lunch
Mr Alex Cunningham, development officer and Mr Frank
Wesseling, director, Palliser Regional Planning Commission,
entered the meeting at this time - 1:00 P.M.
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APPROVAL OF
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ME€TING REPORT
RESOLUTION TO
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Mr Boake moved council meeting do now adjourn in order to ADJOURNMENT
hold the Development Appeal Board Hearing scheduled for HOLD PUBLIC
to -day at 1:00 P M H ARING
CARRIED
Mrs Lowen moved council meeting do now reconvene, the RECONVENE
Development Appeal Hearing having been completed -
CARRIED
Mr Lorne Wagstaff entered the meeting - time 1:30 P M
Mr Marz welcomed Mr Wagstaff to the meeting Mr Marz
then requested some procedure clarification from Mr
Wesseling since three council members present were also
members of the Development Appeal Board and Mr Wagstaff's
proposed subdivision application could come before this
board It was noted that council could only consider the
bylaw for redesignation and deal with the division of land
and change of bylaw Mr. Wesseling then advised council
that Mr Wagstaff had requested this meeting with council
to discuss his request for bylaw reclassification of his
parcels to "CR" - country residential. Originally this
request was in support of a subdivision of eight parcels
The bylaw for redesignation of these parcels had only
received second reading because of some concerns of council
that had not yet been addressed. Mr Wagstaff has now
requested an amendment to his subdivision application to
only include Parcel V. An application to have parcel V
subdivided into four lots would then be made. Each
proposed lot in parcel V would share a joint approach onto
the main road (King George Ave ) . Reclassification of the
balance of parcels could be applied for at a later date
Mr Wesseling was asked if the bylaw #1313 could be amended
to reflect only parcel V be redesignated Mr Wesseling
noted that this amendment could be done instead of quashing
bylaw #1313.
MEETING WITH
LORNE WAGS AFF
Mr Vickery moved Bylaw #1313, this being the bylaw to AMENDMENT TO
redesignate Block 13, X and V, Plan 4910 S (N E
8- 33- 23 -W4) from "A' - Agricultural District to "CR" - BYLAW 131
Country Residential District, be amended to only include
Block V for redesignation
CARRIED
Mr Boake moved third reading, as amended, be given to this THIRD READING
bylaw. TO BYLAW UUM
CARRIED &"4j gMaaogo
Mr. Lorne Wagstaff left the meeting - time 1 50 P M
Mr Jeffery reviewed the old councillor fax machines for
sale and added the old office fax machine would also be
offered for sale since the shop did not require it. A
sealed bid from Mr Russell Stankievech was opened The
bid included two options, one for the purchase of the three
old councillor fax machines for a total of $75.00 and
second option to purchase the three old councillor fax
machines plus the old office fax machine for a total of
$150 00
Mr Marz moved not to accept the bids from Mr Russell
Stankievech for the old fax machines and that these
machines along with the list of office equipment for sale
be included with the list of public works sale items
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FAX MACHINE BID
SALE OF OFFICE
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CARRIED
Mrs Lowen moved approval of the minutes from the last APPROVAL OF
meeting MINUTES
CARRIED
Mr Allan Armbruster entered the meeting at this time -
2.00 P M
Mrs. Lowen moved moved council meeting do now adjourn in ADJOURNMENT
order to hold a Public Hearing scheduled for to -day at 2 00 TO HOLD PUBLI
P M HEARING
CARRIED
Mrs Lowen moved council meeting do now reconvene, the RECONVENE
Public Hearing having been completed.
CARRIED
Council then proceeded to discuss the proposed amendments
to Land Use Bylaw #1061 to amend the definitions and land
use regulations for mobile homes. Concerns were expressed
about the age restriction for mobile homes in hamlets It MOBILE HOME
was proposed that an inspection could be made to approve PROPOSED
the home prior to relocation in a hamlet Mr Wesseling AMENDMENTS
noted that mobile homes in hamlets is a discretionary use
only in the Land Use Bylaw He also noted that some
municipalities let their development officer visually
inspect the home and bring photos to the Municipal Planning
Commission prior to approval for relocation in a hamlet
Mr Boake moved first reading be given this time to Bylaw
#1325, this being the bylaw to amend the definitions of BYLAW #1325
"mobile home" and "modular unit" and deal with the details
of locating mobile homes and the updated requirements for
foundations and utility connections
CARRIED
Mr Vickery moved second reading to bylaw #1325
CARRIED
Mr. Hanger moved third reading be given to this bylaw at
this time
MOTION LOST
Mr. Marz thanked Mr Wesseling, Mr Cunningham and Mr
Armbruster for their participation in the public hearing
Messrs Cunningham, Wesseling and Armbruster left the
meeting - 2.30 P M.
Mr. Jeffery then reviewed the listing of all exempt
property in the municipality It was noted that Ducks
Unlimited, is committed to paying property taxes wherever
they apply and have requested to be taxed for all
properties This organization leases two parcels in the
M D ; a 14 58 acre parcel in part S E 19- 31- 25 -W4, roll
#3093500 and a 50 90 acre parcel in the N E 19- 31- 25 -W4,
roll #3096500
Mr Boake moved first reading to bylaw #1326, this being
the bylaw to remove the taxation exemption status from
Ducks Unlimited Canada and to proceed to levy taxes on any
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property in the name of Ducks Unlimited Canadz
in the 1996 taxation year
CARRIED
Mr Hanger moved second reading to bylaw #1326.
CARRIED
Mr. Hoff moved third reading be given to byli
this time.
CARRIED
Mr Vickery moved third reading to bylaw #1326.
CARRIED
A short recess was held from 2 20 P M until 2 5'
Mr Marz noted he had received an invitation for council to
participate in the upcoming Farmer's Bonspiel, scheduled FARMERS BONSPIEL
for February 3rd and 4th, 1995, in Three Hills and also a INVITATION &
request to donate some M.D. pins to the bonspiel REQUEST
participants.
Mr Boake moved to donate M D 50th anniversary pins to the
participants at the Farmer's Bonspiel, to decline the
invitation to participate in this event and also to give
out M D 50th anniversary caps at the councillor town hall
meetings and, in the event this supply runs out, to provide
regular M D caps
CARRIED
Mr McCook re- entered the meeting - time 2.55 P M
Mr McCook proceeded to review the quotes obtained for the
tractor. He noted all quotes had met specifications with
the exception of the 1994 Case IH tractor which did not
have a differential lock The 1986 #7450 John Deere tractor
is to be included as a trade in Mr McCook analysed and
compared horse power costs per hour, extended warranty
costs and trade in values. The best quote was that from
Linden Agri Centre for a Ford Versatile 350 horse power
tractor
Mr Hanger moved the M.D purchase a 1995 Ford Versatile
#9680, 350 horsepower, four wheel drive tractor for the
purchase price, net of trade in, of $70,850 00 plus G.S.T.
and also to purchase the five year extended warranty for a
total price, including G S.T of $4,122 00 for a total
price of $74,792 00
CARRIED
Mr Hanger moved council meeting do now adjourn
CARRIED
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Public Works Superintendent Report - January 24th, 1995
1. Gravel Crew hauling to Wimborne Stock Pile
2 Sold 980C Loader and 627 Buggie to Powell Equipment
3 Brought in another 500 yards of sand
4. Have some prices back from quotes asked for on 4 wheel drive
tractors, tilt deck trailers, traxscavator.
5 Transmission problems with D7F Perhaps do a cheap
fix and sell OR sell as is?
6 Have decided not to purchase new 627 because of Canadian
dollar and other considerations. Will have to put about
$30,000 into R -14.
Lonnie McCook, P W S
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