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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-13 Council Minutes.3 :3 a AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13th, 1995 1. Approval of Agenda 2 Approval of Minutes May 23rd, 1995 3 J C Jeffery Report 4 Executive Committee Report 5 Approval of Accounts APPOINTMENTS 9 00 A M Lonnie McCook, P W S TRANSPORTATION: 6 Public Works Superintendent Report 7. May 26/95 Road Committee Report B. Request for dust control 9 AAMD &C Petroleum Product Purchase Agency Agreement 10 AB Transportation de- designation of primary highways and approach roads 11 Cash in Lieu 12 Mr Lawrence Leischner request re- June 3/95 accident - Guzoo Road 13 May 29/95 Linden Joint Services meeting 14 Hesketh Community Centre 15 David Thompson Health Region Requisition 16 Waste Services 17 Swalwell Clean Up 1 U L_J E.] COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13TH, 1995 A regular meeting of council was held in the M D of Kneehill Office, 232 Main Street, Three Hills, Alberta on Tuesday, June 13th, 1995, commencing at 8.50 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 Division Three Division Five (after 1 00 P M ) 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 8.50 A M Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda. 10a. Keith Doerksen sand 10b Hutterite Request 18 Reeve's Report 19 J C Jeffery Transportation Report X11 1 ► 1 �Q� 1� Mr. Hoff moved approval of the agenda with addition of the above noted items APPROVAL OF AGEWA CARRIED Mrs Lowen moved approval to increase the Public Works Superintendent and Assistant Administrator salaries by M &ASSIST AMN' $2,000 00 per annum, effective July 1/95, as per January — 1/95 recommendation SALARY d-4C r'zz Mr. Boake moved approval of the May 23/95 minutes APPROVAL OF MINLffES CARRIED Mr Jeffery's report was reviewed Report item #8, recommendation to purchase a video camera /projector player JWEFFERY REPORT was discussed including the various types and models of cameras and also the uses for this equipment. Mr Wagstaff moved prices be obtained for the video VIDEO CVUWpROJECTOR camera /projector player and a report brought back to PLAYER- REPORT council. CARRIED G/6 Mr Jeffery noted, under report item #9, that AB Environment has scheduled a demonstration and public hearing on June 23/95 to discuss the possibility of changing the setback requirements for seismic operations AB EWIRONMEW PUBLIC (explosives) from water wells It was agreed, those HEARNG councillors who could, attend this demonstration and meeting The demonstration is on N.W. 7- 29 -22 -W4 at 10 00 acs,, Aov A M with a meeting to follow at 11.00 A M at the Carbon Community Centre 1 C7 Ell r COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13TH, 1995 Mr Lonnie McCook, Public Works Superintendent, entered the meeting - time 9.00 A M Mr Vickery moved approval of Mr Jeffery's report AppRMAL XJ REPO<7 The Executive Report was presented Mr Marz reported he had received a letter addressed to "elected officials only, DEC Cow RERW confidential" from Ms Leigh Boake Mr Boake declared a family interest in this matter. Council agreed that since the relationship between Mr Boake and Ms Boake was not an E BM LETTER immediate family relationship he could participate in this matter Mr Marz reported Ms Boake's letter requests a response to various M D. policies and practices Mr Marz read a letter he had prepared in response to Ms Boake's letter Executive Report item #1, gravel crew report, and item #2, Guzoo Road sign theft and vandalism were also discussed GRAVEL. M ROT Mr. Marz read a letter he had prepared for publication in the Three Hills Capital, addressing the issues of vandalism and sign theft Mr Boake moved approval of the two letters prepared by Mr Marz.►n7S..aJ CARRIED A discussion followed on complaints received regarding M D vehicles, broken windshields and speeding. Mr McCook discussed the use of VDO electronic tachographs in gravel trucks Installation of these devices would provide RATEPAYER CONCERNS details of speeds travelled by the trucks Mr Vickery M.D I recommended a policy be adopted to publish, on a quarterly basis, all ratepayer complaints along with the actions taken to resolve these issues. It was also recommended the purchase of the tachographs be included in Mr Marz' s -Z' report to the newspaper Under Executive Report #30, Gerald Dube - Wimborne property, Mr Jeffery reported Mr. Glen Scott, Brownlee G DIRE -WINUM Fryett, had recommended the removal of the building be by tender with a release included in the tender absolving the M D from any liability incurred with the removal of the building The M D has clear title to this property Mr Hoff moved a tender be advertised in the newspaper for the removal of the building located on Lots 9 -12, Block 11 REMOVAL. OF BUILDING Plan 7015EF, Wimborne, and also that Mr Dube be contacted, WIME30RPE OLD LUMBER prior to the demolition of the building, to remove any of BUILD his property from this location Under Executive Report #32, Mr Hoff confirmed he would attend, on behalf of the M D the Stettler & District Fair Parade on July 24/95 Under Executive Report #35, request from Eva Jensen for water hook up to Huxley water system, it was agreed council E JENSEN REQUEST FOR was in favour of the concept to provide water to rural WATER residents It was also agreed a survey be undertaken to determine if there were other interested parties in the area z� 1 Mr Wagstaff moved the M D conduct a survey to determine the interest in the Huxley rural area for water hook up to EMEY WATER SURVEY the Huxley water system - -j, �o X CARRIED G�6 2 [7 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13TH, 1995 Under Executive Report #38, Mr Marz emphasized the importance of councillors attending committee meetings, or if unable to do so, ensuring an alternate member attends Mr Vickery moved approval of the Executive Committee report CARRIED A short recess was held from 10 10 A M until 10.20 A M ,...1 1 �� Mr Boake moved approval of the accounts presented for payment today, subject to further review by the finance APPROVAL OF committee of Otto Hoff, Richard A Marz, Glen Wagstaff and PAYABLE Richard Vickery CARRIED The Public Works Superintendent report was presented M REPORT Mr Vickery moved to table item #3 on the Public Works Superintendent report, transfer boxes, until the next TRANSFER BOXES TABLED meeting CARRIED Under report item #5, June 1/95 gravel truck accident, Mr Wagstaff requested all councillors be informed of any accidents involving M D vehicles and be provided with ACCIDENT INFORMATION copies of the accident reports DISCLORK Under report item #8, town of Three Hills SH 583 ro'ect W P J Mr. Jeffery noted the signed agreement for this project had TOWN OF PKE HILLS been received S-� It was agreed to prepare a press release reporting the substantial mutual economic benefit that the towns and the PRESS M D. shared in jointly undertaking road projects IINT ROgpp{�CTS Under report item #12, Mr. McCook discussed the request to wawa: purchase a 10 1/2 ft. heavy duty rotary cutter. The old A-1 John Deere mower would be traded in and this cutter could / � I be used to mow hamlets, cemeteries and roadsides Mr Vickery moved approval to purchase a 10 1/2 ft Schulte rotary cutter, model XH1000, series 2 for a price, net of APPROVAL- TO PlA2CHASE trade in of the John Deere mower, not to exceed $10,077.26 ROTARY CARRIED CI el Mr Vickery moved approval of the Public Works APMAL OF p Superintendent Report. CARRIED The May 26/95 Road Committee report was reviewed The recommendation regarding the access to the Gaetz cemetery ROAD C" REPORT was discussed The cemetery is located in the middle of section 12- 33 -27 -W4 The M D has an easement across the S W 12- 33 -27 -W4 This access route is 14 ft and is located on the north boundary of the S W quarter Mr Wagstaff moved the M D negotiate the purchase of land, a rod length in width, from the owners of the N W GAEfZ CWRY ROAD 12- 33- 27 -W4, to widen the road into the Gaetz cemetery CARRIED Mr McCook elaborated on an alternate solution to deter erosion on steep grades Because of the increasing cost of large rocks, old tires are being used as rip rap and then PROPOSAL RE GREADE filled part way with cement, which is poured on site This EROSI ON procedure has been used successfully in B C Mr Vickery 3 1 i i �P] �E 1�1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13TH, 1995 noted the road down to the Bleriot Ferry requires shrubs, not grass, on the grade This should prevent further erosion Under item #8, SH 583 - Marz coulee, a discussion followed on the grade, erosion and timeliness of roadside seeding on the SH 583 project It was noted that since the road committee recommendation, there had been a large amount of rainfall resulting in increased dirt washing down the grade Mr Vickery moved the Public Works Superintendent proceed to address this problem with whatever was required to rectify the matter and the Road Committee follow up with an inspection CARRIED Mr Vickery moved approval of the Road Committee Report CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reported Mrs Joan Tullikopf and Mrs Delores Braconnier had requested dust control because of the detour traffic from the Strike Energy plant at the airport using the road past their residences, located SSW 29- 31- 23 -W4. Six hundred feet of dust control would be required from Highway #21 east past these residences. Mr McCook reported, to date, only fourteen requests had been received from M D residents for dust control application at user pay costs A June 15/95 deadline has been set and advertised for these requests SH 583 MW CM-EE 1' MI i' '�1 1' 1► Mr Boake moved the dust control policy not be waived and LET�s to accept the dust control application information /r1es.7.xuC•oF� CARRIED• Mr. McCook reported the dust control on the Guzoo Road has been scheduled for June 19/95 The first two miles north of SH 583 will not be done at this time because of the G= ROAD DUST detour route for the SH 583 project. The contractor rates Mffr- for base and chip seal on this road was also discussed�,��� Mr Marz noted, because of the closure of rail lines and the CROW rate, the M D would have to address the use of heavier volumes of traffic loads accessing local roads and approaches Mr Jeffery reviewed the Petroleum Product Purchase Agency Agreement proposed by the AAMD &C to establish baselines for the volumes of petroleum products purchased by the associations members Concerns were raised about using a broker to purchase fuel, the quality of fuel, the effect on the local dealers and the local economy, and the lack of information received from the AAMD &C regarding this matter Mr Vickery moved to table this matter due to the unknown PERTROLEIM PRODU effect this agreement may have on the local economy, local — employment, fuel delivery and distribution. A�fTTABLm CARRIED /� rim Sir s The meeting recessed for lunch and inspection of the Guzoo Road - time 11-30 A M LUSH RECESS Mr Hanger was present when the meeting continued at 1:00 P M Mr Jeffery left the meeting - time 1:00 P M n El i 0 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13TH 1995 Mrs Deak read a letter received from Steve West, Minister of Transportation regarding the de- designation of several sections of primary highways and approach roads across the province There are 197 kilometres of primary highway and 159 kilometres of approach roads being proposed to revert to local responsibility. The department is willing to establish a reasonable level of assistance to reach a fair solution to assist local municipalities with the transfer AB )ESIG OTION ON RE It was noted, under Executive Committee item #14, a DE- DESIGNATION OF response to an earlier letter, dated May 23/95, regarding PRIM4RY HIG—M this matter, had been prepared and approved to be sent to Mr. West It was agreed to revise this letter by changing the third and fourth paragraphs to reflect the M D 's willingness to work closely with AB Transportation to negotiate a fair arrangement for the level of assistance to maintain these de- designated roads It was also agreed the M D 's concern over this down loading be reinforced. Mr. Vickery moved a revised letter, reflecting the revisions agreed by council, be forwarded to Mr Steve West, Minister of Transportation CARRIED Mr Wagstaff reported Mr Keith Doerksen had requested the M.D consider purchasing sand from him and also that no price had been discussed Mr. McCook reported the M D KEITH DOERKSE7d SANQ currently purchases its sand requirements, which are LY approximately 1,600 yards, from Sundre Mr. Jeffery re- entered the meeting - time 1.05 P M It was agreed Mr Wagstaff and Mr McCook meet with Mr --fe-:rmw"o Peas Doerksen to further discuss this matter and report back to council Mr. Marz reported he had received a request from the Hutterian Brethren of Valleyview to use the Schmautz Pit, REQUEST FROM TORRINGTON S W 20- 32- 26 -W4, to access their gravel pit, located N aMITES RE GRAVEL north of the Schmautz Pit Border Paving will be crushing pIT ACCESS gravel at the Hutterite pit and trucking it off site It was noted Mr Don Kimmel leases the east side of the Schmautz Pit but access could be gained from the west side of the area onto Highway #27 Mr Hanger moved permission be given to the Hutterian Brethren of Valleyview to use the west side of the Schmautz Pit or, if the lease permits, the east side of the Schmautz pit, to access their gravel pit CARRIED Mr Jeffery read a letter from AB Transportation advising there is no longer sufficient funds in their budget to undertake the proposed overlay and repaint at the Three AB TREWSpORTATION Hills Airport An inspection had been made of the airport ��T- by the department and deterioration had been noted along A hairline cracking along the centre line of runway, rutting and some low spots on the taxiway approaches Core testing and investigative work is scheduled for this year and a plan for overlay in 1996/97, subject to the availability of funds The Airport authority remains responsible for routine maintenance. Mr Boake moved to accept and file this report. 5 n �nwl COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13TH, 1995 CARRIED Mr Jeffery reviewed the updated 1995/96 Construction Program as prepared by AB Transportation, noting all the projects scheduled for the municipality Mr Hanger moved to accept and file this report carried Mr Jeffery requested direction from council regarding the purchase of land from Mr Gerald Leonhardt and Mr. Jack Vickers to access the west of 26 and through 35 in 28 -21 -W4 A revised agreement has been drawn up amending the land purchase price to be at the policy price at the time of acquisition, not at current policy price A portion of the land required is currently under a lease agreement with Pan Canadian It was agreed to approve the revised agreement regarding purchase price of land to be set at the policy price at time of acquisition and it was further agreed to proceed with the survey after the agreement was signed Mr Jeffery reported Mr Lawrence Leischner has requested reimbursement for the damages to his truck when it collided with a dirt pile on the Guzoo Road on June 4/95 The road signs and lights indicating the dirt pile had been vandalized and stolen Mr Mike Priddle, Baldwin & Associates Adjusters Ltd have advised, under section 532(8) of the M G A the M D is not liable because of the vandalism to the road signs Mr Vickery moved a letter be sent to Mr Leischner sating this is an insurance matter and should be referred to the insurance company CARRIED Mr. McCook left the meeting - time 1.25 P.M. Mr Jeffery reviewed Cash in Lieu, explaining that under the provisions of the Planning Act, a condition of subdivision can be a dedication of 10% of the land as public reserve land or a cash in lieu of an amount up to 10% of the value of the subdivided parcel. The cash in lieu can only be used towards public parks, recreation areas or school purposes A separate accounting of this monies must be maintained Mr Marz noted surrounding municipalities use a cash in lieu and have contributed this monies to various recreation projects Questions were raised on the method of valuation of a parcel and approved uses of the monies. Mr Vickery moved council favour the concept of Cash in Lieu and Mr Jeffery obtain more information regarding this procedure, the matter then be referred to the Municipal Planning Commission to review and report back to council CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported on the joint services meeting held with the village of Linden May 29/95, noting included in the discussions was the fire department boundaries and funding The village feels the funding for the Kneehill Foundation should be on an equalized assessment basis and ambulance on a per capita basis. The village has no recreational facilities and therefore receives no C L LEISC44ER REQUEST RE TR" UWU CASH IN LIEU --rGv- 4�!l6 LINDEN JOINT c: L� n U COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13TH, 1995 recreation grants Mr Vickery noted the philosophies of LINDEN JOINT SERVICES Linden were quite similar to those of Trochu and the ING meeting was conducted in a very non confrontational manner. Mr Hanger moved to accept this report CARRIED Mrs Lowen reported the Hesketh Community Hall have requested to be included in the M D 's liability insurance coverage. There was a previous request for this coverage and the M D sent letters to rural community associations in the municipality inviting them to join the M D liability insurance. The consensus of council at the time was this insurance would only be offered if a majority of the community associations requested it Very few community associations responded to this issue and as a result the insurance was not offered Hesketh Community let its insurance lapsed under the assumption it would be included in the M D 's coverage The community now has closed one of its buildings and is again requesting to be included in the M.D.Is insurance coverage. A discussion followed on the viability of rural community associations, the history of the M D recreation grants, the need for user pay facilities, the potential liability by including the community associations in the M D insurance coverage. Mr Hanger moved to refuse any requests from community organizations to be involved or included with the M D insurance coverage Mrs Lowen moved any other rural who so wished, insurance MOTION LOST to allow Hesketh Community Association and community association in the municipality to participate in the M D liability CARRIED Mr Jeffery read a letter, dated May 31/95 from Shirley McClellan, Minister of Health, to all municipalities in the David Thompson Health Region, advising the requisition in the health region of $67,842.94 is not approved Mr Jeffery also noted 1995 tax notices did not reflect this requisition Mr Wagstaff moved to accept and file as information CARRIED Mr. Jeffery proceeded to update council on the current status of the Swalwell clean up file, noting a response, to the M D 's May 1/95 letter, had been received from Mr Richard Rowe This letter has been referred to Mr Glen Scott, Brownlee Fryett, as this matter is currently under legal advice If the Clean Up Order is not complied with by June 15/95 the M.D. can proceed to rectify the problem charging all costs to the tax roll Mr Boake moved to table this matter until the next council meeting. MOTION LOST Mr Jeffery recommended written direction be received from Mr Scott should the Clean Up Orders not be complied with by June 15/95 7 I ESKETH CO MITY Wul REQUEST RE INSU2ANCE iGlJ�l��dL G'Ontn1 DAVID THMISON HEALTH REGION REQUISITION SWALWFIL CLEAN UP FILE UPDATE El • • COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13TH, 1995 Mr Hoff moved, should the Swalwell Clean Up Orders issu to Mr Richard Rowe and Mr Vernon court not be complied with by June 15/95, the M D follow through with the clean up orders, including, if necessary, the removal of the buildings, subject to receiving written legal opinion and approval of same from Mr Glen Scott. CARRIED Mr. Marz presented the Reeve's Report, noting on June 1/95 he attended the AAMD &C Is. Boundary Review Committee meeting in Edmonton Council had previously made a motion in favour of boundary proposal "B" and this proposal received the majority approval The committee is now preparing a Notice of Motion for presentation at the upcoming convention Mr Marz next reported on the Kneehill Community Resource Board, its proposal for alternate funding with Drumheller and Wheatland and the regional school funding for the KCRB of $9,000 00 Since the school receives its funding from the local tax base concerns were expressed to have this monies allocated with the municipalities share of funding and not the provincial F C S S share of funding Mr Marz also requested board members who are unable to attend meetings ensure alternates attend these meetings so that there are sufficient board members present to form a quorum to conduct business and make decisions Mr Hanger moved any regional school board funds contributed to the Kneehill Community Resource program be considered as local contributions and included as part of the participating municipalities portion of funding (20 %) and not as part of the provincial funding (80 %). CARRIED 94U4U CLEAN Up FILE lot 0 fa01, M1►II: 1 1 Mr. Jeffery reported that on June 16/95 P F R A will be showing a tour of delegates from China the Equity water pFRA TOUR OF EQUITY project It was noted all councillors would be at the WAS pROJECT Elected Officials Symposium in Red Deer and unable to meet with this delegation It was agreed to supply M.D. hats and pins to these delegates Mr Jeffery noted that all tax sale property had been TAX SALE PROPERTY redeemed REDEEMM Mr Jeffery reported AB Agriculture has requested permission to rent the livestock scale to conduct an AB AMICUL1U2E REQUET evaluation of various pasture water systems on cattle TO LI SCALE production �� /nmo -;,,' <be> Mr Vickery moved to approve the rental of the livestock A,6 AG'. cattle scale to AB Agriculture CARRIED s Mr Cunningham entered the meeting - time 2 50 P M P F R A has proposed the M D hire a student to conduct a water feasibility survey in south east section of the M D The P F R A is willing to assist with the preparation of WATQZ FEASIBILITY the survey The costs incurred for this survey will be SURVEYSE SECTION funded through the CAESA program Mr Cunningham noted OFM.D this is additional funding and not included in the current CAESA grant. M. 1� 1� C7 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13TH, 1995 Mr Hoff moved the M.D approve CAESA funding to hire a summer student to conduct a water feasibility study in the APPROVAL FOR WATER south east quadrant of the municipality SURVEY S E SECTION CARRIED OF M.D �G1/�7O/o 7o AcEx Mrs. Deak noted a request for land redesignation has been received from Mr. Neil J Hempel for the N E 5- 29 -26 -W4 Mrs Lowen moved the required public hearing for the request for land redesignation on the N E 5- 29 -26 -W4 be held on July 4th, 1995 commencing at 11.00 A M and the PUBLIC DARING notices of the proposed amendments to the land use bylaw be F- advertised in the local newspaper Ll� CARRIED Mrs Lowen moved the meeting do now adjourn CARRIED Time 2 55 P.M. - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - - -- ,� - - - - -- Reeve Muni i a Admi - ' rator a /,8 4 C JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT MAY 23rd to JUNE 13th 1995 REPORT- Balance Forward $125 95 1 Rented Beveridge Lake stock pile site to Capilano International (258 -0066, 572 -3288 or 572 -3034) Murray Leier or Victor O'Connel for a camp site at the rate of $1000 00 per month (prorated on a daily basis) subject to certain conditions Rental likely from June 5th to August 15th +/- Pt N.E. 23- 29 -22 -4- 3 acres. Doing seismic work for Pan Canadian There will be 12 to 15 trailers, mostly enclosed - 60 man camp About 20 vehicles on site Company could not get motel in area because of stampede, play, etc They agreed to keep the camp as far back on the site as possible - away from road Will use east approach and Hesketh road for access to SR 575 Will keep mud cleared off the road. Will Pump out sump with vacuum truck and area will be reclaimed and returned to original condition as soon as possible after project completed. Lonnie advised will not use the site until reclamation is done this fall Will pay $1000 00 per month in advance and M D will return any unused portion of these funds Daily rate of rental is $33 33 per day Logistex Land Services (Ralph Marshall) #276 -9110) arranged the agreement on behalf of Capilano Geophysical Arrangement agreed to by Otto Hoff, Glen Wagstaff, R A Marz, and Marylea Lowen 2 May 25th, 1995 - Linden Nursing Home now exempt from all taxation except for residence. Has been named as one of the government controlled nursing homes in the province 3. Linear assessment changes in from Edmonton and had to change all mill rates except Municipal at 13 4 4. Received claim from Dave Hervey, employee of A & A Paving for $30,576 in connection with SR 575 He was fired from job by A & A and trying to claim money from the M D Forwarded to Bob Eden for his attention 5 Discussed Dafoe bridge with Jim Sawchuk We cannot front end the costs and then collect from them We can do it at our cost if we wish 6 Rob Penny, Alta Transportation, advsies no highway dedesignation in our area 7. There will be grants available for approach roads we have taken over when work required - 1/3 Province, 1/3 M.D. and 1/3 urban center. All our access roads are into hamlets for cost sharing will be 1/3 Province, 2 /3rds M D 8. Recommend M D purchase Video Camera /Projector PlayerP' °� /Tl avr�s for all sorts of purposes 9. Alberta Environment is holding a public meeting to discuss the possibility of changing the setbacks required for seismic operations (explosives) from water wells. Will hold a demonstration on the N.W. 7- 29 -22 -4 10.00 A.M. June 23rd, 1995 and then meet with people at the Carbon Community Center at 11:00 A M N W 7- 29 -22 -4 is owned by Betrams ?How do we get there? Recommend as many as possible attend and at 0, °�/r1�JvaEs minimum Alex Cunningham should attend 10 Larry Goodhope called about a meeting in July with Minister Steve West, Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Ministers 1 and Regional Directors Coming to CAAMD & C zone Y 4%W a :4 JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT MAY 23rd to JUNE 13th, 1995 meeting Dates to be confirmed Will discuss future plans, access roads, dedesignation of highways, etc They are planning to meet with each zone 11. Advertisement for planner has been sent out. Applications to be back July 7th, 1995 and interviews will be held after that date Advertisement sent to Canadian Institute of Planners, AUMA, AAMD & C and all planning commissions 12 Advised James Ablett not to proceed with audit re sale of machinery due to lack of communication from Hastie and Reynolds. 13 Donated four M D hats, as prizes, to the town of Three Hills staff golf tournament CORRESPONDENCE. 1. Information from RBC Dominion Securites re investments 2 Invitation from Attractions Alberta to see first phase of a spectacular project at Calgary Airport to promote southern Alberta tourism advantages June 22nd, 1995 3. Report from Marigold re. Alberta Library Conference in Jasper 4. Received $8200.59 G S T rebate 5 Brochure from Dun and Bradstreet Canada 6 Invitation to attend Calgary Oil and Gas Tradeshow June 20th, 21st and 22nd, 1995 7. Town of Milk River - Fire Truck for Sale 8 AAMD & C News Highlights 9 City of Drumheller - Financial Statement for 1994 10 Workers Compensation Board - refund $2620 99 11 Letter from AAMD & C introducing new staff member Dina Hawkes 12 Report from Prosperity South 13 Elected Official Symposium Information 14 Provincial Mental Health Newsletter 15 Brochure from AADAC 16. Advertisement for Maintenance Man - Town of Fox Creek 17 Brochure from Brisbin & Sentis Engineering - looking for planning work 18. Brochure re. Seminar - Exploring New Visions of Caring 19 Newsletter from Heart & Stroke Foundation 20 Newsletter from Can. National Institute for the Blind 21 Minutes - Drumheller Solid Waste Association - April 13th, 1995 22 Brochure from Keith Driver & Associates - looking for planning work 23. Thank you note from Barry W McConnell of Newell Smelski re- M.D. by -law 1328 clarification 24 Received $472 35 from Alta. Environment - Surface Reclamation costs 25. Brochure re. The Write File Quarterly 26 Golden Hills Reg. School Board Minutes - May 9th, 1995 HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS: 1 Duane Johnson - 2nd Residence - N E 12- 31 -25 -4 For use by parents - $25,000 2 Ken Hope - Hog Barn Addition - Dry Sows - N W 7- 30 -26 -4 - $70,000 3 Liz Thomas - Home Occupation - Crafts - N.E 21 31 -22 -4 4. Gerald J. Brisson - two trailers and machine storage shed - N W 15- 24 -22 -4 - $25,000 2 PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT REPORT June 13th, 1995 1 Told Miles to buy 2,000 cu yd of gravel from Ed McNair for the south west corner He's willing to sell the gravel at the cheapest price for the area which is $3 00 /tonne or $3.99/yd 2. Demoed a 690 John Deere hoe for four days on the water project and also a Hitachi hoe for two days The 690 out does our hoe 2 1 in digging I rented the John Deere and we had two holes on Guzoo Road until it was done We left the 690 on the water works for production and are using our hoe for work that is needed on public works projects The hoe is leased with option to purchase (look at it later) 3. Transfer boxes - scrap dealer won t give us anything for them He will cut them up and haul them out A ratepayer is interested in them and will give us $100 00 to haul them to his place 4 Had a look at two paving outfits (patching) in Acme and Beiseker the other day I'm getting prices from them to patch a couple of bad spots on roads and will compare the difference in quality Will do a couple of spots if the price is right 5 Flipped T -35 and a belly dump trailer on its side This happened on highway #27 and Sarcee corner heading north on Thursday, June 1/95 about 11 45 - 11 55 A M Would you, as council, like to be informed, on an sP �ofiJa�' individual basis, when accidents occur? 6 On the weekend of June 3/95, a truck pile on the Guzoo Road, apparently about morning Upon further investigation, all lights and some signs were stolen There the hoe and also to some private property theft and the vandalism to the R C M P ran into a dirt 2 00 A M Saturday our flashing was vandalism to We reported the 7 Trying to get contractor for base in early, around the July 15/95 for the SH 583 and Linden Home Road projects Just making sure he knows where our priorities are 8 As of June 8/95 the town of Three Hills is still screwing around, not committing to their part of SH 583 I told Rinus to get with it or we will move if they are not -sue!' ready 9ezr .,U"4° 7 9 Couple of graders working on blade grades and sod busting Boys have a little bit of crackfilling left 10 Three Hills Community van- the van needs an inspection and have requested we do it :7r�rAwv, +1S 11 Road crew coming along nicely West of bridge up to grade 12 Would like to purchase 10 1/2 ft x H 1000 Schulte rotary cutter and trade the old John Deere mower in The Ag Service Board would use this mower for hamlets and -7'� 7-5 Pis cemeteries along with doing the second pass on our roads 13 Having a tough time getting contract equipment to do some of our work Most everything down south working on the water /flooding problems 1 1- .dm /pwciz