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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-09 Council MinutesMONA CAPITAL COMMITTEE MEETING FRIDAY, JUNE 9th, 1995 A meeting of the Capital_ Committee was held on Friday, June 9th, 1995 Glen Wagstaff, Rick Vickery and Lonnie McCook were present for the meeting The committee discussed the following items: 1 Purchase of mower for service board and transportation departments Committee recommend one be purchased 2 Went over items purchased in 1995 and items sold There are a few pieces of equipment we will be looking at later Example - High Hoe Rental /Purchase. Paver, etc 3 Short meeting - members of committee wanted to get home to spray 4 There was some discussion about selling service board equipment No Till Drill, Brillian Seeder, Bale Buster This will be brought up also at the Service Board meeting ie�McCook " 1z"works Superintendent 40 U AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th, 1995 1 Approval of Agenda 2 Approval of Minutes June 13th, 1995 3 J. C. Jeffery Report 4 Executive Committee Report 5. Bank Reconcilation and Cash Comparison Report 6 Approval of Accounts APPOINTMENTS: 9.00 A M Lonnie McCook, P.W S PRIORITY ITEMS 7 Hamlet of Swalwell Clean Up UTILITY OFFICER ITEMS- 8 AB Municipal Safety Codes Service Commission 9 June 23/95 Seismic Demonstration Report GENERAL ITEMS. 10. Joint Services Reports 11 Need to schedule a seperate day for the Executive Committee to review the Municipal Gov't Act and Bylaws for future presentation to Council 12 Parkland Savings & Credit Union - Official Grand Re- opening invitation 13 Wimborne Lot Tender 14. City of Drumheller 911 Planning Committee. 15 Letter from Jon Steele re. School Support 16 Request from AB Film Commissioner 17 Glen & Donna Brown tax reduction request 18 Cash in Lieu TRANSPORTATION• II19. Public Works Superintendent Report. 20 Council Purchasing through M.D. 21 Sale J Deere Cultivator. 22 Town of Three Hills share of paver purchase 23 Golden Hills Region #15 joint use of Carbon Shop A S B ITEMS 24 A S B. Minutes June 20/95 25 1996/97 CAESA Final Reports 26. A S B 1995 -96 Grant Program 27 Braconnier Park Agreement. LATE ITEMS. 28 AAMD &C - letter from Alan Rock re. gun control legislation 29. AAMD &C - Safety Codes Survey 1 0 C El COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th, 1995 A regular meeting of council was held in the Kneehill Office, 232 Main Street, Three Hills, Al. Tuesday, June 27th, 1995, commencing at 8.30 A M The following were present for the meeting. Reeve Richard A Marz Division Fou Councillors: Marylea Lowen Otto Hoff Robert E. Boake James Hanger Richard M Vickery Glen Wagstaff Division One Division Two Division Thre Division Five (after 8.40 A Division Six Division Seve John C Jeffery, Municipal Administrator Jennifer Deak, Assistant Administrator was pres 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, 23a. SH 806 Alignment ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 23b Road Extension 30 M D of Rocky View Planning 31 Reeve's Report Mr Vickery moved approval of the agenda with addition of APPROVAL OF AGENDA the above noted items CARRIED Mr Wagstaff moved approval of the June 13/95 minutes CARRIED Mr Hanger entered the meeting - time 8.40 A M. Mr Jeffery's report was reviewed and various items discussed. Mrs. Lowen moved Messrs Jack and Nelson Vickers, Messrs Doug and Jack Lowen and Mr. Gerald Leonhardt be invited to attend a council meeting to discuss the purchase of land to provide access west of 26 and through 35 in 28 -21 -W4 CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reported an invitation to council had been received from Kneehill Soil Services to participate in a golf tournament on July 11/95 Mr. Hanger moved Kneehill Soil Services be thanked for their invitation and advised that council would be unable to attend this event due to prior commitments CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES ROAD ACCESS WEST OF 26 & 35 - 28 -21 -W4 VICKERS EON W2DT T�yas�95 900� KNEEHILL SOIL SERVICES INVITATION Mr Jeffery reported another lien had been received from Mr. David Hervey This lien has been placed on the S E. 33 FfRVEY LIEN 27 26 W4, which is the correct location of the Aggregate cow Products (Maynard) gravel pit, where the M.D.'s gravel, 1 11 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th 1995 crushed by A & A Paving, is located It was agreed not to discuss this matter with any concerned parties but to refer it to Mr Bob Eden, Ballem McDill MacInnes Eden Mr Jeffery added to his report a follow up on the Leischner accident noting he had been advised, by Mr Paul Ehmann, that Mr Bob Boles had reported, to the R C M P LEISCM®2 ACCIDENT , the road signs missing on Saturday morning along with the vandalism to his property The R C M P have replayed their incoming calls, which are taped, and confirmed this disclosure However, the officer on duty, failed to follow up and advise the M.D of the missing signs Mr Vickery moved to accept Mr Jeffery' s report APPROVAL JCJ RUM CARRIED The Executive Committee report was presented. Executive EXEC C" REPORT Committee item #9, Kneehill Ambulance, was discussed The committee had recommended to withhold the requisition, pending successful negotiation of the joint services agreements Mr Vickery moved the Kneehill Ambulance requisition, in IOEENILL the amount of $26,600 00 be paid REQUISITI CARRIED p /Pi Mr. Lonnie McCook, Public Works Superintendent, entered the meeting - time 9.00 A.M Under Executive Committee #14, letter from Tom Lynch, Mr Wagstaff requested a copy of Mr Lynch's letter -f Under Executive Committee #18, Parkland Savings and Credit Union invitation to their official grand re- opening on June Ppo,�-�;g 4w,z-f 30/95, Mr. Marz confirmed his attendance at this event rafs,ar�'� Under Executive Committee #25, Safety Codes meeting, Mr Jeffery reviewed the new regulations, effective July 1/95, requiring municipalities be responsible and ensure all developments are inspected and conform with the Safety Codes Act It was agreed the M D 's inspection options should conform, if possible, with the Mountain SAFETY CODES TABLED View / Kneehill joint planning It was agreed to table this SeeP•s LorM.rfEt matter until later in the day Mr. Boake moved approval of the Executive Committee report APPROVAL OF EXEC CARRIED Cw REPORT _ Mr McCook presented the Public Works Superintendent report. Under report item #1, SH 806 alignment, Mr. Boake reported Mr Walt Regehr had contacted him expressing concerns the alignment would be too close to his residence; a large amount of front yard would be lost and a noise /sound barrier would be required. Mr Boake recommended Mr. McCook, Mr Stroeder and himself meet with Mr Regehr to discuss these concerns Mr McCook noted Mr. Stroeder had proposed to tighten up the AB Transportation alignment to address some of the curves This proposed alignment would take approximately an additional half acre from Mr Regehr's land It was noted moving the alignment one foot at one end of the project would result in an approximate nine foot adjustment at the other end of the project It was agreed to recommend to the Municipal Planning Commission that any new developments be required to locate further back from roads. This would address dust problems and possible road widening problems 2 kilo= of a M ' A ■'; • U i�. i COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th, 1995 Mr Wagstaff moved Messrs Boake, McCook and Stroeder meet with Mr Regehr to discuss the SH 806 road alignment CARRIED Under report item #10, Muchka project, Mr McCook noted the M D would be purchasing the culvert for the project Mr Hoff requested consideration be given to extending this project an additional mileeas��, from Penner's to the railway track; the road is angled and in poor shape with very poor sight distance. Mr. Vickery moved the Road Committee inspect the Muchka project and make a recommendation to council regarding the possibility of extending the project an additional mile to the€ >- CARRIED Mr McCook discussed the financial advantages of the M D purchasing a paver to do it's own patching The need to address patching problems in a timely manner was discussed Mr. McCook noted a contractor would not mobilize his equipment for a small patch job It was agreed maintenance for patches needed to be done as soon as possible before the problem deteriorated Mr. Jeffery noted Mr. Rinus Onos, town of Three Hills, had indicated an interest in sharing the cost of a paver for joint use with the town It was agreed, should the M.D. purchase a paver, it should not be a joint purchase with any other municipality. The possibility of the M D contracting paving with adjoining municipalities was discussed and it was agreed consideration should be given to the portability of a paver 9c�maro �P� MJCFICA PROJECT EXTENSION REQUEST Mr Wagstaff moved the Public Works Superintendent obtain PAVER PURCHASE prices for a paver and refer this matter to the Capital PROPOSAL Committee for discussion CARRIED �GJCrlafn 7,'PWa Mr. McCook reported 3/4" gravel was required for the SH 583 project This gravel could either be purchased from Richardson' s or crushed at the Torrington Pit Mr McCook SH 583 GRAVEL noted approximately 55,000 yards could be scraped off the REQUIRaEMS floor of the Torrington Pit without pumping water Mr Boake moved the Public Works Superintendent check the Torrington Pit to determine if there would be adequate gravel for paving SH 583 without pumping water at the pit 'Y7°4' CARRIED A short recess was held from 9.50 A.M until 10 05 A M It was reported no -one had responded to the advertisement for offers on the John Deere 25 ft cultivator Mr Vickery noted the A S B had recommended the John Deere 10 J D CULTIVATOR FOR ft no -till drill, the 8 ft. brillion grass seeder and the SALE bale buster /hay processor be taken to Guards to be sold on consignment The cultivator could be included in the consignment Guard's charges 10% for selling equipment on consignment Mr Jeffery noted Mr Ian Kilgour had offered $8,500 00 for I the cultivator prior to it being re- advertised It was I KILGOUR OFFER agreed, if Mr Kilgour was still interested in purchasing FOR CULTIVATOR the cultivator for $8,500.00, his offer be accepted Mr 3 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th, 1995 Hanger agreed to telephone Mr Kilgour and discuss this offer Mr. Vickery noted the A S D. equipment recommended for sale was not being used by the department and with the opening of a Flamen's Rental outlet in the area, residents could rent this equipment The A S B did not want to duplicate services The possibility of selling Flamen's • the cattle scale was discussed along with the possibility of the A S B paying for the cattle scale rental for the 4 H organizations was also discussed Mr Hoff recommended the A S B keep the cattle scale for use by the 4 H clubs Mr Vickery continued to review the A S B. minutes, noting a recommendation had been made to co sponsor the AB Reduced Tillage Initiative (A.R T I ) tour on July 24/95 The A S.B. could contribute, from CAESA funds, $500 00 towards the tour and combine this tour with the A S.B 's annual tour The gopher problem and the lack of availability of 2% liquid strychnine to control this problem was discussed The A S B has recommended letters be sent to the provincial government and M L A 's requesting this product be available to farmers A resolution at the 1996 A S B Conference had also been proposed Mr Vickery moved a draft resolution, requesting 2% liquid strychnine be available to farmers for gopher control, be prepared for presentation at both the fall AAMD &C ® Convention and the 1996 A S B. Conference CARRIED The A S B recommendation to include planting field shelterbelts as well as tree orders in excess of 300 trees was discussed It was agreed the tree planting policy should be changed to include planting of field shelterbelts and also that this policy be advertised each spring, along with information regarding tree ordering, so that farmers would be aware of this service Mr Wagstaff moved approval of the June 20/95 A S.B. minutes CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reported, under agenda item #20, council purchasing through the M D , that there was no policy in place regarding this matter A discussion followed on the public perception if councillors were permitted to purchase items, through the M D , for their personal use It was • agreed to check the policies of other jurisdictions and the AAMD &C regarding this matter to see if policies were in place, if price limits were stated and what standards existed and a draft policy be prepared to include employees as well as councillors Mr Jeffery read a letter from Mr Rinus Onos, expressing interest in purchasing a share in a paver It was noted the town of Three Hills has not endorsed this proposal It was agreed a letter be sent to Mr Onos, advising him, should the M D purchase a paver, they would keep him in mind for rental of this equipment Mr. Jeffery reported Mr Bert Adrian, Secretary Treasurer of the Golden Hills Regional Division No 15, has requested the agreement between the M D and the school region for the use of the Carbon shop facilities continue, as is, until June 1996, instead of December 1995 This would facilitate a summer review instead of a winter one • 4 JUNE 7_0/95 ASB MINUTES SALE OF EQUIPMENT A R T I TOUR v ,1,,ya o hk97 GOPHER POISON RESOLUTION JlNA i)J'Lvo -70' xe-"7 SHELTERBELT PLANTING POLICY AND ADVERTISING APPROVAL OF ASB MINUTE COIKILLOR/EMPLOYEE PUCHASING THRU _MD. re LoP /65 0< �Ae.rG6 fd71fl «" 1 1• 1l:1/ OF PAVER SEVT GOLDEN HILLS REC DIV REQUEST RE CARBON • LA 0 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th, 1995 Mr Boake moved to agree to the June 1996 review date for the agreement with the Golden Hills Regional Division No 15 for use of the Carbon shop facilities. CARRIED (1XM HILLS REG DIV G RE CARBON SHOP ----r f� ; Mr McCook briefly reviewed the Equity water project noting the highest producing machines were assigned to this project EQUITY WATER PROJECT Mr McCook left the meeting - time 10.45 A M The May 31/95 Bank Reconciliation and Cash Comparison report were presented Mr Hoff moved approval of the May 31/95 bank reconciliation and cash comparison reports CARRIED Mr. Boake moved approval of the accounts submitted for payment, subject to review by the Finance Committee of Mrs Lowen and Messrs Hoff, Hanger and Marz CARRIED Mr Jeffery proceeded to update council on the Swalwell Clean Up file, reporting he had received a letter from Mr Glen Scott, Brownlee Fryett, regarding the demolition of the Rowe house and the old hotel, owned by Mr. Barn.ie court Since Mr Court had refused all registered mail, a process server has been engaged to serve the Clean up Notices. Mr Hoff advised Mr Court was employed by the M D of Badlands Mr Jeffery reported a letter had been received from Palm Engineering Ltd , Drumheller, stating they had inspected the Rowe house, noted some minor unsafe conditions but since the building was not habited did not consider most of these conditions to be unsafe The report goes on to state the building does not appear to be out of character with other buildings in the hamlet However, they do recommend having some permanent repair to the window and doors as well as taking whatever steps are necessary to halt the deterioration. Mr Jeffery reported he had also inspected this building on June 26/95 and noted the south front window is broken and unlocked, the north window is unlocked, the small tool shed easily opens and there is a ladder going down into a hole inside the shed This report was conveyed to Mr Scott who has written a letter to Mr Rowe's lawyer expressing concerns for the safety of children entering the property and requesting a letter from Palm Engineering Ltd., by June 30/95, guaranteeing the safety of the building Mr Vickery moved to accept and file this report. CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported the County of Mountain View is going to look into the AB Municipal Safety Codes Service Commission Mr Jeffery proceeded to review the M D 's options regarding safety inspections. Effective July 1/95 all developments must be inspected. The responsibility for inspections has now been downloaded onto local municipalities The AB Municipal Safety Codes Service Commission is operated by member municipalities and for a one time fee of $1,200.00 will provide contract inspectors for all the safety disciplines By participating in this arrangement the M.D would not incur any liability 5 ��s lam � 4-aw & I APPROVAL OF MAY BANK RECONCILIATION APPROVAL OF ACCOOUN TS SWALWELL CLEAN UP FILE REPORT AB SAFETY CODES SERVICE C"ISSION r� is COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th, 1995 regarding safety inspections This organization charges users a fee of $0.40 /sq ft , or approximately $880 00, to inspect a 1,000 sq ft house An alternative to joining this organization would be to have AB Labour appoint an inspector for a specific term AB Labour fees for safety inspections have been set at $2,097 00 per bungalow However, if certain criteria is not met by the inspector or developer, the liability would fall onto the M D A lengthy discussion followed on liability, ensuring permits are taken out, additional inspection costs to developers and providing the most effective and efficient services to the ratepayers Mr Hanger moved a letter be forwarded to AB Labour advising the M.D would not be participating in the AB Municipal Safety Codes Service Commission and requests AB Labour to appoint an inspector for the M D of Kneehill MOTION LOST A discussion followed on the risk and liability associated with AB Labour inspections It was recommended the building permit applications indicate how much the permit holder will have to pay for these safety inspections It was noted that, previous to this downloading, the province qg SAFETY CODES did not diligently enforce these inspections and now upon SERVICE CCRMISSION downloading these inspections requires every development to be inspected Mr Hoff moved the letter of intent be signed with the AB77 FX�d Municipal Safety Codes Service Commission ,r,,,, x CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported Mr Cunningham and Mr. Wagstaff had attended the demonstration and public hearing on June 23/95 to discuss the possibility of changing the setback requirements for seismic operations (explosives) from water wells Mr. Wagstaff noted very few people had attended this demonstration The purpose of the demonstration was to show how distance and quantity of dynamite were used in seismic explorations Present regulations require a distance of 180 metres between a well and a seismic explosive charge. The seismic industry has greater restrictions imposed upon it than does the construction industry and is proposing to eliminate the 180 metre distance requirement with a varied distance depending upon the amount of charge used. Public hearings have been scheduled throughout the province to demonstrate and discuss this proposal Mr Vickery moved to accept and file this report pending the outcome of the public hearings CARRIED Council recessed for lunch from 11.45 A.M until 1 00 P M Mr. Jeffery reviewed the current status of the joint services negotiations, reviewing the most recent meetings with the jurisdictions and outlining each town and village's current position and comparing same with the M D 's joint services philosophies A lengthy discussion followed It was noted Trochu, Acme, Torrington, Linden and Carbon had expressed no interest in the Airport Commission Currently the town of Three Hills and the M D pay equal requisitions towards the airport costs Three SEISMIC PFs►o,o 4" <" LUNCH RECESS JOINT SERVICES 0 s • • COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th, 1995 Hills is now proposing the M D pay one third of costs for 2 votes and the town pay two thirds of costs with 3 votes and the ability to appoint members to the commission Concerns were raised about maintaining a ceiling on the amount of the requisition required for operating and maintenance costs Mr Marz reviewed the M D 's revised position on the joint services and it was agreed as follows Kneehill Foundation: requisition per capita, willing to negotiate representation by requisition in lieu of the representation as is now with an additional representative from the M D Recreation. requisition per capita, representation by requisition; willing to consider requisition per capita for all jurisdictions for all facility deficits (needs discussion) Ambulance- requisition per capita; representation as is (one representative per jurisdiction) Airport- M D pay one third of costs with 2 votes and the town of Three Hills pay two thirds of costs with 3 votes and the ability to appoint members to the Commission, the annual operating budget cannot exceed the previous years operating budget by 20 %; any monies required for capital expenditures would be subject to the approval of both the council of the M D of Kneehill and the council of the town of Three Hills, Airport Commission be given the authority to lobby other jurisdictions for funds for regional developments; the Commission be open to other organizations to contribute and sit on the board as equal contributors Fire. all fire joint services should be 50/50 A short recess was held between 2.40 P M and 2 50 P M. Mr Jeffery reviewed the Torrington fire agreement It was noted Torrington had requested the M D run their fire department and bill the village for fire calls It was agreed to invite Torrington to a joint services meeting with the other jurisdictions and discuss, with everyone, Torrington's situation Mr Jeffery noted all the jurisdictions except Carbon had met with the M D to discuss and negotiate the joint services Mr. Hanger moved Carbon be invited to a joint services meeting with the M D and should they refuse this invitation they not be invited to participate in a joint services meeting to be scheduled with all the towns and villages in the M D CARRIED Mr. Jeffery requested a date be scheduled to review the new Municipal Government Act and Bill 32 and the bylaws required It was agreed to set aside the morning of the July 4/95 meeting from 8:30 A M until 11:00 A M to address these issues. Mr Jeffery reported an interested party had inquired about possible lots for sale in the M D A sealed bid had been received. The bid was was opened Mr Jeffery noted the bid was from Wade and Nancy Lillico of Drumheller who were offering $1,400,00 for lots 9 -12, block 1, plan 7015EF, Wimborne including all the improvements with an August 1/95 possession date. It was noted this was the former Gerald 7 M.D REVISED JOINT CARBON JOINT SERVICES MEETING ,t>7� -r WA REVIEW DATE 0 is • 0 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th 1995 Dube property that the M.D had acquired through tax forfeiture Mr Boake moved to table this matter until the when legal opinion and more information could regarding tax arrears at time of tax forfeiture CARRIED next meeting be obtained Mr Jeffery reviewed the minutes of the planning committee meeting for the 9 -1 -1 system held on Thursday June 1/95 in Drumheller Mrs. Lowen attended this meeting and reported the purpose of the meeting was to further discuss the pursuit of the 9 -1 -1 emergency system for the area Cost quotes are $1 00 per month per household, depending on group size and area population. The committee is requesting a letter of commitment from each municipality and jurisdiction within a M D or County The next meeting is scheduled for July 13/95 at 10:00 A M at the Drumheller Civic Centre Mr. Marz moved Mrs Lowen continue to follow up on this matter and attend the upcoming meeting on July 13/95 CARRIED It was agreed to write to all the towns and villages within the M D for their comments and /or commitment to the 9 -1 -1 emergency system Mr Jeffery read a letter from Mr. Jon Steel, Airdrie, who is requesting his portion of school taxes be directed to the separate school division. Mr Steel owns part of the E 1/2 27- 29 -21 -W4 It was noted the M D of Kneehill has no separate school areas in its boundaries but now belongs to the larger school region of the Golden Hills Regional Division #15 Mr Vickery moved the administration department look into this matter and report back to council CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reported the AAMD &C had received a request from the Office of the AB Film Commissioner who requires a building, looking like a "town hall ", preferably brick, mortar or concrete, that could be demolished in a movie scene The film company would be responsible for the site clean up. Mr. Marz moved Mr Jeffery contact any hamlet owners of such buildings to inform them of this request CARRIED Mr Jeffery read a letter received from Glenn and Donna Brown requesting a reduction in their property taxes A recent fire has destroyed their home and shop. Mr Boake noted problems had recently arisen at the transfer site when several burned and damaged paint containers were dumped inside the transfer boxes Damage to the transfer boxes was significant. Mr. Wagstaff moved to table this request until more information is obtained regarding the transfer box damage CARRIED 8 0 01011. AB FILM COMMISSIONER REQUEST a-EN & DOM BRM REQUEST FOR TAX CANCELLATION 1G -� /nwo �el • 11 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th, 1995 Mr Jeffery updated council on the cash in lieu file noting the first parcel out of a quarter section is exempt from cash in lieu and any parcel in excess of 40 acres is also exempt The school board also has a right to cash in lieu A survey of surrounding municipalities indicate Rocky View collects 10% cash in lieu and distributes half of this amount to their school board; Wheatland takes no reserves; Red Deer takes 10% and has no agreement with the school, Mountain View takes 10% based on market value and Starland defers Mr. Boake moved a copy of the County of Mountain View's Policy regarding cash in lieu be obtained for comparison and compatibility in drafting our cash in lieu proposal CARRIED Mr Jeffery read a letter received from CAESA outlining the reporting requirements for the 1996/97 grant reports Questions were raised whether the farming industry is now ahead of the CAESA program Mr Jeffery also read a letter from Hon Walter Paszkowski, Minister of Agriculture, regarding the 1995/96 A S B grant of $67,650.00 and the budget reporting requirements for same Mr. Vickery moved to accept and file these CAESA and AB Agriculture letters CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported Mr. Laurence Braconnier had signed the easement agreement for Braconnier Park. Mr Braconnier has also requested a sign, "Braconnier Dam, M D of Kneehill Municipal Park" be erected. It was noted service facilities could be added underneath the sign Mr Wagstaff inquired about the availability of water at the park It was agreed this should be referred to the park committee CA4H TN I TF1I L.E77� Sr�r7 e_::►i FIT Q'l i i L 0 Mr Hanger moved the M D sign the easement agreement for f Braconnier Park and also that signs be erected indicating BRACONNIER PARK I the park name, 'Braconnier Dam, M D of Kneehill Municipal SIGNS Park" �noNO T 4c >7 CARRIED Mr. Jeffery read a copy of a letter recently received by the County of Camrose from federal Justice Minister Alan Rock and forwarded to all M D 's and Counties by the FIREARM LEGISLATION AAMD &C The letter outlines the principles reflected in LEFU FROM A ROCK the gun control legislation Mr. Boake moved to accept and file and that each councillor be given a copy of this letter��s x,30 CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reviewed a Safety Codes Act survey sent out by the AAMD &C. It was agreed to respond that the M D SAFEfyCODES ACT strongly opposed the Safety Codes Act because the SMVEy provincial government is advocating de regulating but down loading this responsibility to municipalities and imposing local municipalities to enforce these regulations which were not stringently enforced when a provincial responsibility Regulations are increasing and costs to municipalities to enforce these regulations are also • E 0 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27th 1995 increasing Municipalities are now liable if individuals do not comply with these regulations Mr Wagstaff moved a response strongly opposing the Safety Codes Act be returned to the AAMD &C CARRIED Mr Jeffery reviewed correspondence forwarded to the AAMD &C from the M D of Rocky View stating their major concerns with Section 11 of the new Subdivision and Development Regulations The regulations provides urban centre the power to veto rural developments within urban fringe areas These fringe areas are set at 8 km from the boundaries of an urban centre with a population of 5,000 or more people, 3 2 km from the boundaries of an urban centre with over 1,000 but less than 5,000 people and 1 6 km from the boundaries of an urban centre with less than 1,000 people. Mr Hoff moved a letter, supporting the M D of Rocky View's position regarding Section 11 of the Subdivision and Development Regulations, be sent to the AAMD &C with a copy to Mr Peter Kivisto, Administrator, M D of Rocky View CARRIED The Deputy Reeve's Report was presented by Mr Hoff who reported several complaints had been received regarding the time period elapsed from the pumping out of the Britestone Hutterite lagoon to the distribution of this waste. Mr Hanger noted the conditions of the permit require this material be worked into the land within 48 hours Mr Boake moved the Development Officer investigate this matter and ensure the conditions of the Development Permit are being fulfilled. Mr Wagstaff moved the meeting adjourn Time 4.15 P M Reeve CARRIED CARRIED Muni.ci 1 Admi' �---t- rator SAFETY CODES ACT RRVEY 517 M D OF ROCKY VIEW CONCERNS RE NAMING 1 1 1 'IM BRITESTOW RMMITE Vow —MCBM �41_ c; JOHN C. JEFFERY REPORT JUNE 14th, 1995 to JUNE 27th, 1995 REPORT- Balance Forward $125 95 1 Asked AB Transportation & Utilities for signage on #27 & #21 for #582 showing Didsbury & #2 2 AB Transportation & Utilities Ivan Perrich advised looking at transferring Bleriot Ferry Advised him to keep us informed 3 Jack Vickers called - wants to fix up roadway minimum Jack & Doug to see Lonnie - pull out trees to Doug Lowen property, he will clean up, install culverts (one on road, one on Jack Vickers) where required Part buy only land & get out of there Grading approximately 1 mile of private land & must get owners permission and grade regularly once or twice a year 4 Spoke to Maynard He advises, in a moment of anger, he told David Hervey about the incorrect legal description re: buildersp''`z lien Now Hervey has liened Maynard's land. Told Maynard it �m "wrEs is his problem as we have a guarantee for our gravel and will be hauling it out of his pit within the next week or two Balance forward $125 95 CORRESPONDENCE. 1 June 8/95 Receipt re Keivers Lake grant - $10,000 00 2 June 8/95 Receipt re Fines - $252 00. 3 June 5/95 News release and letter from Government of Canada re. Western Economic Diversification initiatives 4. June 14/95 AAMD &C Municipal Highlights 5 June 2/95 Minutes from Big Country Tourist Association 6 June 14/95 letter from Big Country Tourist Assoc advising they are not participating in the development of the Tourist Destination Regions as proposed by AB Tourism Partnership 7 June /95 Olds College magazine 'The Connection ' 8. Spring 1995 Premier's Council Bulletin 9. Report - Facts on Alberta Families 1995 Edition 10 Report - Focus on Families 1994 A Report on Activities for International Year of the Family 11 June 13/95 letter from John Sparling, lawyer, to J Jeffery, expressing appreciation for the M.D.'s cooperation and assistance in regards to the cross examination on Affadavit re. Andrews v Hnetka et al. 12 May 31/95 AB Gazette. 13 June /95 AB Tourism Partnership Transition Bulletin. 14 Spring 1995 Muscular Dystrophy magazine 15 June 2/95 letter from Grant Mitchell, AB Liberal Opposition leader with AB Liberal Caucus News enclosure 16 April -June 1995 Commerce magazine 17 June /July 1995 AADAC newsletter 18. Carbon & District Recreation Board June 12/95 proposed agenda and May 8/95 Minutes 19 June 1995 Municipal World magazine 20 Spring 1995 Cornerstone magazine 21 June 9/95 letter fron AAMD &C thanking participants for input into the discussion paper on the proposed new Subdivision and Development Regulation 22. Advertisement for Municipal Treasurer, Town of Athabasca 23. June 1995 issue of Community Connections newsletter 24 June 1995 Local Government Bulletin newsletter 25 June 5/95 letter from AAMD &C re regional meetings with AB Transportation 26 June 13/95 agenda - Golden Hills Regional Division #15 27. May 23/95 minutes - Golden Hills Regional Division #15 28 Summer 1995 Business Access magazine 1 • J e JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT JUNE 14th, 1995 to JUNE 27th, 1995 29 June 8/95 letter from Palliser Regional Minicipal Services advising the Full Membership meeting scheduled for June 15/95 has been postponed to June 20/95 30 Advertisement for Controller, town of Whitecourt 31 Advertising - Canadain Machinery & Metalworking 32 Advertising - Sprint Canada 33 Advertising - Hewitt Co Ltd. (dog tags) 34 Spring 1995 Profits newspaper 35 June 9/95 Red Deer county News 36. June 13/95 Highway 21 News 37 June 14/95 Drumheller Mail newspaper 38 June 5/95 The National Law Journal newspaper HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS- 1. John Smithies Lots 13 -17, Blk 2, 6680AP, Huxley Repair and enlarge porch $2,000 00 2 J& R Hanses S E 10- 30 -24 -W4 Hog shelter $10,000 00 3 Britestone Colony S W 33- 28 -23 -W4 Broiler & duck barn, 2 calf shelters $80,000 00 4. Gary & Fay Rempel N.E. 14- 32 -24 -W4 2 storey home $140,000 00 5 John Vandelaak S E 30- 30 -25 -W4 Garage addition $12,000 00 6 Danny Pannett Lots 41 -42, Blk 3, Pln 1190Lk, Swalwell Porch & addition $2,500 00 7 Eva Jensen N.W 16- 34 -23 -W4 Mobile home $50,000 00 8 Ronald Faulter N E 13- 29 -21 -W4 Greenhouse addition $30,000 00 9. Britestone Colony N.E. 33- 28 -23 -W4 Scale & scale office $5,000 00 10 Garth Olson Lot 19 -24, Blk 4, Pln 5050AK, Swalwell Home Occupation - Mechanical Repairs 11 Farren Cassels S E 14- 32 -26 -W4 Home Occupation - Printing 2 A