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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Executive Committee recommend to return the questionnaire and
include this information with the mailing of the 1995 tax
notices
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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
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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"
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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
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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