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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-24 Council MinutesM L rq 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 1 IN Ln 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? 2 VW Ir N 14 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 1 PRESENT ADDITIONS TO AGENDA APPROVAL OF A � NDA APPROVAL FOR K- 1 J a K- 1 s�moyo � Pis APPROVAL OF J C JEFFERY REPORT EXEC COMM REPORT LOTTERY REVIEW F4i /G�9S- (Scorns dP MF+�/O � P_Ai1.c 1st N H COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995 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 2 REG HEALTH AUTHORITIES Flo i� JeHA rit�r A A M D K ION MARCH COUNCIL MEETINGS DATE HANGE LONG DISTANCE PUBLIC MEETING WATER MANAG NT FcE 7 �G S APPROVAL OF EXEC COMM REPOR APPROVAL OF ACC'TS PAYABL A S B PROV CONFERENCE e 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 3 ED MILLER REQUEST FOR CATTLE SCALE TABLE VILLAGE FOR APPROACH ONTO SR SI• ROBERT LARSON REQUST FOR APPROACH S E 15 28 22 W4 I WAGSTAFF REPORT GRAD WALKER MEETING TABLE GRAD WALKER AD 33 34 23 4 /", i 1995 EMPLOYEE WAGE SCALE & WORKING CO ITION. APPROVAL OF 1 A, as NG @4 N i r. COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995 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 4 P W S REPORT SALE OF DF7 G,G CaP />qL Fic6 9,V-.M,4,) + Alp QUOTES FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASI /!614 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TRAX' ce Cd»PA.�6b U��e QJD•li0 tow." 627 CAT NOT TO BE OURCHASED AT THIS--TIME APPROVAL OF P W S REPORT''. TENDER CONTRA T SR 583 & LINDE HOME ROAD iir++ KI M COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995 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 �csm�b 7 �s 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 c.e�n. �1aa6e[s ADDITIONS TO TENDER SR 03 LINDEN HOME APPROVAL OF :tc y /01z"o T �wIc 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``°°` °� P P P 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 5 WASTE SERVICES', MEETING REP R :1 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995 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. 6 APPROVAL OF ST --- SERYICES ME€TING REPORT RESOLUTION TO T � 91Jo done a Sew CANCELLATION 01 TARES - ELLIOT v 6 ir�AE � Cra�NLL HANGER REPORT RE THREE HILL A I R P M7 7 CULL M LUNCH RECESS f" — r M H 1�q COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995 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 7 STANKIEVECH ! FAX MACHINE BID SALE OF OFFICE 4&J7 W. >N R�.lJe,ecs Sacs L,s�1 F COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995 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 8 DUCKS UNLIMITED TAXATION REQUEST TAX EXEMPT PROPERTIES IN MD DVI Au 441Z7A 7,pIrl, ' M N C COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24th, 1995 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 Time 3 05 P M Reeve -- - - - - -- ------ - -� - -- 9 Admi trato APPROVAL FOR BIN DONATION TO FARMERS BONSPIEL s ,pis ,�dcV7 TRACTOR QUOTES APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TRACTOR cc 4&aew*.j, &W, All- ADJOURNMENT L r AN IN II 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 t W. NOW, 1