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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-17 Council MinutesAd 1� EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17, 1995 The Executive Committee of Richard A Marz and Otto Hoff met on Friday, March 17, 1995 at the M.D. of Kneehill office in Three Hills, commencing at 3:45 P M John C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator was present and Jennifer Deak, Assistant Administrator was present and recorded the minutes The following items were reviewed: 1 Bridqe Files 08210 ISW 29- 27 -20 -W4 & 08574 ISE 22- 27 -21 -W4 On February 23/95 we sent letters to Husky Oil, Pan Canadian Pet:.-oleum and the County of Wheatland requesting their input regarding the above bridges because AB Transportation had advised they could not justify maintaining both these crossings and requested comments on which crossing to maintain and which to eliminate. The County of Wheatland has responded by recommending both bridges remain open as long as they are in operating condition The bridge located at ISW 29- 27 -20 -W4 is used by the school bus to pick up students from both Kneehill and Wheatland On Feb 28/95 Gary Humphries, Husky Oil, phoned and advised they are not affected nor concerned about these bridges To date, no response has been received from Pan Canadian Executive Committee recommend a letter be sent to AB J &''� Transportation requesting both bridges be kept open as long as possible and a copy of this letter be given to the Division #1 councillor. 2 Alternate location for Torrington Disposal Site The Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association has forwarded a letter in response to our proposed option for relocating the Torrington Disposal Site to the Shmautz Pit, located S W 20- 32 -26 -W4 The Waste Management Association has advised they have no objections to this move as long as a letter is sent to the Association indicating that the M D would be responsible for all costs incurred in the relocation Executive Committee recommend a district Solid Waste Management M.D. shall accept responsibility relocation letter be sent to Drumheller & Associaiation advising that the for all costs incurred with the 3 A A M D& C Federal Budget Summary The A.A.M.D. &C. has forwarded a summary of the February 27, 1995 Federal Budget Highlights which include- the federal projected 1995/96 deficit of $32 7 billion, the projected 1996/97 deficit of $24 3 billion, the Agriculture budget will be reduced 19% over three years; dairy subsidies reduced 30% over the next two years; Western Grain Transportation Act terminated; responsibilities for airports transferred to local authorities; CN privatized, Petro Canada will be sold, UIC reformed, no increases in personal taxes and reductions in farm safety nets etc Executive Committee recommend to accept and file and a copy of this summary be given to each councillor 1 ale Each 0,', 01U4La EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17, 1995 4. Kangas Ablett 1995 Federal Budget Commentary James Ablett, the M D. auditor has forwarded copies of the 1995 Federal Budget commentary to the M D office and all councillors Executive Committee recommend to accept and file. 5 Paul Steffanson - Proposed Recycle System for Used Tires Mr. Paul Steffanson, of High Level, AB, has forwarded a proposed recycling system for used tires and has requested an opportunity to make this presentation to Council Various alternatives to reuse and recycle used tires are proposed including windbreaks, shelterbelts, cattle fences and corrals. Executive Committee recommend to refer this matter to Mr Bob Baoke and the waste management committee 6 Child Welfare Changes Alice Hanson, Liberal MLA and Family and Social Services Critic, has sent a listing of the government's meeting schedules to discuss and plan the child welfare reforms It was noted the Drumheller meeting was scheduled for February 14/95 It was reported that Mr Marz and Mr Hanger attended this meeting. Executive Committee recommend to accept and file 7 County of Mountain View Source of Gravel S.W. 23- 32 -28 -W4 The M D requested permission from the County of Mountain View to enter negotiations with W Schroeder- S W 23- 32 -28 -W4 and Turner /Weigel - N E 15- 31 -27 -W4 for the purchase of gravel The County has sent a letter confirming discussions outlining the conditions the development agreement will deal with including responsibility for the roads used as haul routes. Mr. Marz also reported that Mr Herb Widmer, a resident from the County of Mountain View, had contacted him about the possibility of entering negotiations for gravel purchase Executive Committee recommend a letter be sent to the County of Mountain View requesting permission to enter into negotiations with Mr Herb Widmer for the purchase of gravel and also that the Road Committee proceeed to negotiate gravel purchases with Schroeder and Turner/ Weigel. 8. Acme & District Golf Club - _C E F P Grant Application Mr Orville Schneider, on behalf of the Acme & District Golf Club, shall be applying for a grant from the province under their Community Facility Enhancement Program to install grass greens at the Acme Golf Course Estimated total project cost is $120,677 25 of which half will be from the golf club and half through the C E F P grant A condition of the grant application is a letter of opinion /support from the municipality Executive Committee recommend a letter of support be sent to the Acme & District Golf Club 2 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17, 1995 9 "Trail Talk" Conference AB Community Development, in affiliation with AB Trail Net, is presenting a "Trail Talk" conference scheduled for March 24 - 25, 1995 at Grey Nuns' Conference Retreat in Edmonton. Executive Committee recommend to accept and file 10 Public School Boards' Assoc of Alberta The Public School Boards' Association of Alberta has forwarded a copy of their Statement of Claim filed against the Provincial Government The Association will be defending local democracy against the provincial government. It is expected this case shall go all the way to the Supreme Court The case focuses directly on the relationship between local democracy and the provincial government. The Association is requesting the courts to confirm to the province that local government has some protection in the Constitution, identify the essential characteristics of viable local democracy, throw out some of the 1994 amendments to the School Act In a letter dated March 9/95, the Public School Boards' Association of Alberta is requesting reconsideration to the M.D.'s earlier decision not to offer financial and moral support They are requesting Council to adopt a resolution expressing moral support to this legal challenge and also financial assistance at the suggested rate of $0 02 /resident Executive Committee recommend to accept and file 11 AB Environmental Protection Draft Water Management Policy Hon. Ty Lund, Minister of AB Environmental Protection has sent a letter and pamphlet advising approximately 1500 Albertans attended the series of public meetings recently held on draft water management policy and legislation. A new bill will be drafted and presented to the Legislature in 1996 The Minister has assured that there will be no new taxes or fees on water and also that the government remains firm in its commitment to prohibit the export of water to the United States Further information and comments can be obtained, or submitted, to the Minister's office /15c e„ Executive Committee recommend to accept and file this letter and that Mr Marz report further on this issue at the Council &EXP z meeting of.m,.j1)>ks F1't- (te) 12. AB Environmental Protection Letter to Torrington Hutterites A copy of the March 2/95 letter from AB Environmental Protection, Land Reclamation, to the Hutterian Brethren of Valley View has been received The letter is a follow up of the February 24/95 meeting confirming that the gravel operation on S E 9- 32 -26 -W4 has exceeded 5 acres in size and requires an approval under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and such an application should be submitted to the department at least six weeks prior to any planned operations No operations can proceed until this approval is received A copy of this letter has also been given to Alex Cunningham 3 C EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17, 1995 Executive Committee recommend to accept and file 13 Ballem McDill MacInnes Eden leqal account Bob Eden, of the above noted legal firm, has submitted a bill to the M D in the amount of $2,930 06 for services rendered during the period Jan 10/95 until Feb 28/95 regarding A & A Paving Ltd 4PP c Executive Committee recommend this account be paid. 14 Letter from the Town of Grand Centre - Family Day Referendum The town of Grand Centre has passed a resolution to hold a referendum on the continuation of Family Day in conjunction with the October Municipal Elections and that the results be forwarded to the provincial Legislature Executive Committee recommend to accept and file and also a "�1J °' letter be written to the town of Grand Centre indicating municipal governments were not involved in the implementing of this holiday, it was a provincial government responsibility. 15. A.A.M D &C Petroleum Product Consumer Survey The A A M D &C, at its February 14/95 meeting, created, in principle, the A A M D &C 'Trade Division - Petroleum Products Buying Group (PPBG) The purpose is to benefit members by pooling together to lower the cost of petroleum products and help in the management of these resources The Association has requested a questionnaire be completed on petroleum use The Executive Committee recommend to accept and file and forward ,= the survey, as completed. T °`L F� 16 AB Municipal Affairs 1994 Annual Financial Statement AB Municipal Affairs have sent a letter regarding financial statement disclosure of salaries The draft and final versions of this requirement changed and the current requirement is that salaries and benefits for each councillor and the chief administrative officer be identified separately An example of this requirement has been included with the letter Executive Committee recommend to accept and file. 17 AB Municipal Affairs Education Property Tax Bulletin AB Municipal Affairs is working together with AB Education to provide municipalities with a letter to distribute with tax notices explaining the education process, the changes in the education funding and the collecting of the education taxes A questionnaire has been enclosed requesting the number of fact sheets required by the municipality. 0,�,Bv Executive Committee recommend to return the questionnaire and include this information with the mailing of the 1995 tax notices 4 t EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17, 1995 18 W.C.B File #7 Appeal The W C B Case Manager has recommended to the Claims Services Review Committee their directive to consider cost relief for File #7 be denied It is now up to the Claims Service Review Committee to agree /disagree with the Claim Manager's recommendation. No decision has been received yet regarding the Earnings Loss Supplement Executive Committee recommend to accept and file 19 Letter to Hon Allan Rock re- Proposed Firearm Legislation In response to the February 28/95 motion concerning the proposed federal firearm legislation, a letter has been drafted stating council's concerns and position on this proposed legislation two L� ef, 4dE--,A4c..e„re. K.�,,,a Executive Committee recommend the letter, with the additions, be forwarded to the Minister and a copy to Mr Ron Smith, Trochu Gun Club 20 Letter from Town of Three Hills re. Joint Services The town of Three Hills has forwarded a letter, dated March 10/95, advising that after receiving our letter requesting a meeting to discuss joint services the town met with other urban councils in the M D and the consensus from this meeting was that it would be far more efficient for the urban councils to meet with the M.D. council as a group The urban councils are proposing to appoint two members from each municipality to sit on a committee to meet with the M D Council An early April meeting date has been proposed A representative from the urban committee will be contacting us to set a date and an agreeable agenda. Executive Committee recommend a letter be sent to the town of sorr Three Hills, with copies to all the towns and villages within the municipality, indicating the M D is very delighted with rs�e•�9 their response and look forward to hearing from their Q��EFaen >, representative to set a meeting date" P g 7.noPn L Eck_+ E.J. .,,A7W 21 February 16/95 K C R B Minutes The Feb 16/95 minutes of the Kneehill Community Resource Board report the following motions were approved to have the 1995 agreement, based on the previous years funding arrangements, drawn up and signed by each participating municipality in the K C R B program and also that confirmation and /or commitment be obtained from each municipality for the funding for the 1996 K C R B program before August 1/95 because of the upcoming fall elections, Tane Skotheim has not completed the required term of employment to be eligible for maternity benefits and the board accepts her resignation; advertise for a temporary full time resource worker for the southern zone for the period April to December 1995; approval of Feb 1/95 Joint Meeting minutes, approval of 1994 Financial Statements Executive Committee recommend to accept and file 22 Letter from town of Three Hills re K C R B program 5 A a EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT MARCH 17, 1995 The town of Three Hills has sent a letter, dated March 7/95 , responding to the M D 's letter of February 23/95 regarding the continuation of the Kneehill community Resource Program the town notes that their F C S S board has made no final decisions on the town's participation in the program and further states the town would certainly not expect to receive equal service for an unequal contribution The town is of the opinion a "wait and see" attitude is best as recent changes in the school system may well dictate changes Executive Committee recommend to accept and file F« 23 Kneehill Community Resource Program 1995 & 1996 agreement In letters dated March 9/95, the K C R B has requested verification of council's commitment to the program for the 1995 calendar year and also a commitment to the program, under the same funding arrangements as 1995, for the 1996 calendar year. Executive Committee recommend to sign the 1995 agreement and sign the 1996 agreement subject to the participation from all the current municipalities, on the same basis and funding formula as the 1995 agreement 24. February 28/95 Council Minutes The February 28/95 minutes were reviewed and edited for publication in the newspaper Executive Committee recommend to approve the edited version of the minutes for publication in the newspaper 25. Purchase of Overhead Projector Screen Mr Marz and Mr Hanger have recommended the M D purchase an overhead projector screen and stand large enough to use at town hall meetings, annual meetings and other gatherings The recommended dimensions would be at least 6 feet and not to exceed 8 feet in width and up to 10 feet high Executive Committee recommend this purchase be made 26. Helton Subdivision S W 29- 31 -24 -W4 When the application for this subdivision was processed and approved the proposed subdivision sketch indicated one of the approaches was outside of the subdivision boundary The real property report does not address any approaches Mr Dave Smithers, the large parcel owner, has contacted Mr Marz about this matter as the west approach is by the farmstead. Executive Committee recommend a letter be sent to Mr Smithers p`• advising him that it was reported to the M D one of the approaches was outside of the subdivision boundary and also request future real property reports to indicate approaches The Executive Committee meeting then adjourned Time 4 45 P M Jennifer Deak, Assistant Administrator