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Home My WebLink About1995-11-21 Council MinutesJ a 7 4 U AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 1 Approval of Agenda 2 Approval of Minutes 3 J C Jeffery Report 4 Accounts Payable 5 Bank Reconciliation and Cash Position Comparison Report APPOINTMENTS 9:00 A.M. Lonnie McCook 11:00 A M Mr Vic Moran - see item #14 1.30 P M Leslie Neumiller - see item #23 TABLED ITEMS: 6. R Marz report - Business Tax on Agricultural Operations 7. Tax Sale Property 8 Kneehill Ambulance minutes 9 Mapping program and computer /costing system 10 Canadian Western Natural Gas letter - re. E U B rates 11. Equiplan Mortgage Investors - proposal re: Levi Boese property 12 AAMD &C information re: Electoral Boundaries Commission TRANSPORTATION 13 Public Works Superintendent Report 14 Meeting Mr Vic Moran 15. Letter from Mr David Nelson 16. Public Works Superintendent milage rate 17 Esau Lease 18 Clarification of Sich Project I' 19 20. 21 Municipal Disaster Services Agency Bylaw Policy 5 -12, Subdivision and Planning Fees Waste Reduction Proposal and Progress Report Public Hearing - Leslie Neumiller Redesignation N W 30- 30 -26 -W4 u im 11 B a 3 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 A regular meeting of council was held in the M D. of Kneehill office, 232 Main Street, Three Hills, Alberta, on Tuesday, November 21st, 1995, commencing at 8.30 A.M. The following were present for the meeting: Reeve: Richard A Marz Division Four Councillors Marylea Lowen Otto Hoff Robert E Boake James Hanger Richard M Vickery Glen Wagstaff Municipal Administrator- John C Jeffery Division One Division Two Division Three Division Five (after 8 35 A M ) Division Six Division Seven Jennifer Deak, Assistant Administrator, was present and recorded the minutes. Reeve Marz called the meeting to order at 8.30 A.M. Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda J C Jeffery Various items; Joint Services, 11 45 A M. appointment with Paul Ramer and EXH Engineering Services Ltd ; December meeting dates It was reported Mr Vic Moran had advised he would be unable to keep his 11.00 A M appointment with council but his concerns would still be addressed to council by Mr Jeffery Mr Marz requested the removal of agenda item #6, Report on Business Tax on Agricultural Operations, noting a report would be presented to council after he attended the December 20/95 committee meeting and obtained further information 1nal1 ► '1 �Ca 1, Mrs Lowen moved approval of the agenda with addition and APPROVAL OF AGENDA deletion of the above noted items CARRIED Mr Hanger entered the meeting - time 8:35 A.M. Mr Wagstaff moved the regular council meeting dates for December be changed to December 5th and December 19th, 1995 CARRIED It was agreed to hold a Christmas Social with office staff and department heads on December 19th, 1995, after the council meeting Mr Wagstaff requested editing on page four of the Nov 7/95 minutes and also requested clarification on page eight, regarding the 1996 paving overlay and base course chip seal projects The third paragraph on page 8, notes the Buffalo Jump Project will be totally costed to the M D and the balance pf the projects cost shared with AB Transportation on a 75/25 basis It was clarified the cost sharing projects are the balance of the 1996 projects listed for paving overlay and base course chip seal and does not i include the Buffalo Jump Project Mr Boake moved approval of the Nov 7/95 minutes CARRIED 1 DECEMBER MEETING DATES 7l'- s+a�,aL I G RISTMAS SOCIAL /0e. w -;;01 oA4'q-J'L4q CLARIFICATION OF NOV % MINUTES APPROVAL OF KNUTES H X E COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 Mr Jeffery's report was presented and the followi added to the report; Red Deer planning request to View /Kneehill, village of Carbon and letter from Mr. David Tetz Mr Jeffery reported the County of Mountain View has advised the County of Red Deer has requested Mountain View /Kneehill joint planning department to contract some planning services It has been agreed to provide these services Mr. Jeffery reported Mr Barry Sjolie, Brownlee Fryett, has advised the village of Carbon has requested his legal services in suing the M D for "undue influence " Mr Sjolie has advised the village he cannot act on their behalf in this matter Mr Marz read the Nov 16/95 letter received from Mr David Tetz in which Mr Tetz has tendered his resignation from the M.D. of Kneehill. Mr. Marz also read the Nov 20/95 letter of response to Mr Tetz Council members approved this letter of response 1 Mr Jeffery advised he had spoken with Mr Bob Eden, Ballem McDill MacInnes Eden, regarding the finalizing of the A & A Paving matter and that adjustments will be made prior to the pay out of the trust funds. The new SH 575 contractor has reported the bolts for the guard rails are missing Mr. Boake moved to accept Mr the additional items presented Mrs. Lowen moved to approve payment to -day, subject to re, of Messrs Marz, Hoff, Vickery Jeffery's report, including under this report. CARRIED the accounts presented for view by the Finance Committee and Hanger. CARRIED The October 1995 Cash Comparison and Bank Reconciliation reports were presented. Mr. Vickery moved approval of the Cash Comparison and Bank Reconciliation reports CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reported the scheduled Nov 22/95 joint services meeting with Trochu and Three Hills had been cancelled Mr Jeffery proceeded to review the Nov 20/95 meeting with the administrators and mayors of Three Hills and Trochu, Mr Marz and himself, noting neither Three Hills nor Trochu were in favour of pooling recreation facility losses nor the concept of one regional recreation board. It was noted the administrator of Three Hills, Mr Jack Ramsden, had indicated the town wanted the debenture payments included in the operating costs of the recreation facilities A brief history of the Three Hills recreation facilities was provided by Mr Jeffery who noted the M.D. paid $70,000 00 towards the capital expenditure of the pool The province and the town also paid towards the capital costs of the pool. The town's contribution was financed by debenture It was agreed the M.D. should not be cost sharing debenture payments Mr Lonnie McCook, Public Works Superintendent, entered the meeting - time 9.05 A M Mr. Jeffery noted the towns were not agreeable to pooling recreation facilities losses in the joint services calculations Mr Jeffery proposed the M D fund the average pf- facility losses on a per capita basis and calculate the per capita contributions required for the Kneehill Ambulance and senior housing and pay the difference for the recreation grant A discussion followed mf NAaG�z n't«,� �onoap� of rre �7as i- � ,�v�.Jsc T�Saa+a 2 ,. "%I No 1 »' fh'lr 1 I. LEGAL ISSUE VILLAGE CARBON �, _ D TETZ LETTER OF RESIGNATION A&A PAVING RE SH 575 APPROVAL OF JCJ REPORT =9 " 1 , IMI APPROVAL OF CASH COMPARISON AND BANK RECONCILIATION 95 JOINT SERVICES ME=TING WITH 1 REE HILLS & TROCFU RECREATION JOINT SERVICES Ln s ■ i J 0 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 on various recreation issues including a suggestion to have a standard form completed by the towns and villages to report recreation facility operations; agreement that there should be uniformity in all the recreation agreements with the towns and villages, funding operating losses, not including debenture payments and capital Mr Marz proposed a compromise regarding the regional recreation board, noting it was still council's long term goal to have a regional recreation board but in the interim, the M D could be flexible and have a Recreation Committee, being comprised of the members of the Parks Committee, Mrs Lowen and Mr Wagstaff, attend the towns and villages recreation board meetings The advantages of one recreation committee was discussed and it was agreed one committee would produce continuity and gain knowledge of the recreation position of the whole municipality. A recap of council's joint service position regarding recreation was discussed Mr Hanger moved to re- confirm council's position regarding recreational facility joint services as follows 1 The M D defines recreational facility operating costs as not including capital reserves, capital costs, debenture payments or interest 2 The M D is willing to negotiate capital funding, at the time of construction, and any capital funding provided by the M D will be up front funding. 3 The M D 's first choice is still for a regional recreation board Its second choice is to have representation on the urban recreation boards and proposes the M D Recreation Committee, comprising of two M.D. council members, attend the various towns and villages recreation committee meetings, especially those meeting involving policy setting and budget review All recreation facility budgets to be approved by both the urban council and the M D of Rneehill council CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr Wagstaff requested clarification regarding the duties of the Recreation Committee, comprised of Mrs Lowen and himself. It was agreed the purpose of having the same councillors attend the urban recreation committees would produce continuity and provide an overall picture of recreational operations in the entire municipality and provide input in policy setting and budget reviews It was further clarified that Mrs Lowen and Mr Wagstaff attend all the recreational board meeting of the urban centres, the recreation committee members, as appointed at the organizational meeting, would now be superseded by one Recreation Committee, that being Mrs Lowen and Mr Wagstaff. It was also agreed the funding of average recreational facility losses on a per capita basis and deducting this amount from the per capita share of ambulance and senior housing costs was included in the first and second concepts of the motion reconfirming council's joint services position Mr Marz noted the M D had already given notice to the towns and villages regarding future recreation grants and that the M D 's position in this matter was explainable and defensible, adding that council had spend considerable time on the joint services issues and should agreements be obtained supporting council's joint services philosophies then long term benefits would be realized A short recess was held from 10.00 A M - 10:20 A.M. 3 04 9' N'wi "', , RECONFIRMATION OF INT SERVICES POSITION RE RECREATION M.D RECREATION COMMITTEE CLARIFICATIM c 0 N Er COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 Mr Jeffery continued reporting on the Nov 20/ services meeting with Three Hills and Trochu, Three Hills has proposed a restructuring of the airport commission The town is proposing representation on the commission be two members from the M.D., two members from the town and also the town have the ability to appoint further two members at large Costs to be shared one third M.D. and two thirds the town and capital and operating budgets to be approved by both the town and the M D councils Mr Marz noted, should council agree to this restructuring proposal, it would show good faith on council's part and also allow for private monies to be used towards airport improvements JOINT SERVICES RE AIRPORT 04-05m Mr Boake moved to approve the concept proposed by the town of Three Hills for the restructuring of the Airport 'oar 3N�r Commission CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reported another joint service issue discussed at the Nov 20/95 meeting was policing The town of Three Hills is the only jurisdiction in the municipality which pays towards policing The town has requested a share of the M D 's fine revenues The possibility of joint policing with the County of Mountain View and contracting the services of their bylaw enforcement officer for one day per week, for a trial period, was discussed at great length Concerns were expressed as to the scope of a bylaw enforcement officer's authority, the damages caused to roads by overweight vehicles, especially during road ban periods; the impact to the local road systems by the rail and elevators closures It was agreed council's goal in this matter would be to make people aware and educate them about problems caused by overloads and speed, prevention, not increased revenue, was the primary goal of council The possibility of having warning tickets issued to all first offenders was discussed Mr Hanger expressed concerns about the necessity of a bylaw enforcement officer and how far and how much authority he would have. Mr. Vickery noted the major concerns were road damages, especially during the road ban period Such road damages caused colossal costs in road maintenance. Mr Jeffery left the meeting - time 11.25 A M Mrs. Lowen moved council negotiate with the County of Mountain View to contract the services of their bylaw enforcement officer, for up to four days per month, for a trial period of one year, and that warning tickets only be issued during this trial period Mr Hanger moved to table Mrs Lowen's motion. MOTION DEFEATED Mr Hanger requested a recorded vote. Mr Vickery moved to amend Mrs. Lowen's motion by removing 'for a period of one year' and replacing it with "mainly during the road ban period, during the months of March and April, until seeding time, whatever can be facilitated with Mountain View and that warning tickets only be issued for first time offenders and a twenty percent leeway given to second offenders " Mr Hanger requested a recorded vote on the amending motion Mr Marz„ in consultation with the mover of declared the amendment not acceptable, the the tool to itemize specifics of enforcement i 4 � f BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONTRACT �.u�►1 �►1�Tulli[1► the amendment, motion was not NOT ACCEPTABLE 1� N COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 Mr. Vickery requested his amendment to the original motion be withdrawn WIRDFOXAL OF AMMING MCI ON Mr Jeffery returned to the meeting - time 11:30 A.M. The original motion was voted on and voting in favour of the motion were Mrs Boake, Marz and Hoff. Those councillors motion were Messrs. Vickery, Wagstaff motion was declared C those councillors Lowen and Messrs voting against the and Hanger The BYLAW ENFORC ON ARRIED Mr Hanger moved council be given the authority to ALLOCATION OF M D negotiate with the town of Three Hills regarding the FINES MOW— allocation of the M D 's fine revenues. Mrs. Lowen requested a recorded vote Those councillors voting in favour of the motion were Messrs Boake, Wagstaff, Hanger, Vickery and Hoff Those councillors voting against the motion were Mr. Marz and Mrs Lowen The motion was declared CARRIED - Mr Vickery recommended the administrative staff check with surrounding M D 's and Counties to survey if, and if so, how, they allocate fine revenue Mr Vickery also requested confirmation that on an approved motion, all of council must support the motion even if they voted against it Mr Marz confirmed this Mr Jeffery reported he had been called out of the meeting to take a call from Mr John McGowan, AB Municipal Affairs, regarding the village of Carbon issue reported earlier in the meeting. Mr McGowan has advised the M D may be "subverting legislature" as the intent of the legislature is for senior housing and ambulance requisitions to be paid based on equalized assessment It was also noted the M.D. does not have recreation agreements in place Mr Jeffery advised he would be forwarding Mr McGowan a letter detailing council's joint services philosophies and position Mr Jeffery distributed photographs, of various M D. roads, taken by Mr Vic Moran Mr Moran feels the grader work is very inconsistent and also divisions six and seven could be done with one grader and thousands of dollars saved in gravel costs Mr Moran has offered to undertake the grading operations of both these divisions for $50,000.00 and has also stated, in his opinion, the grading problems are more the foremen's fault than the operators Mr Boake moved to accept and file this information. CARRIED Mr Jeffery requested council's direction regarding future requests from Mr Moran to meet with council Mr Vickery recommended all future calls from Mr Moran be referred to Mr. Marz. Mr. Marz reviewed with council the response he would bey giving Mr. Moran should he receive any calls Mr Marz asked if council was in agreement with this response A discussion followed and Mr Marz directed Mr Jeffery to refer all future calls from Mr Moran to Mr Wagstaff Mr McCook presented the Public Works Superintendent report A discussion followed regarding report item #6, Wajax invitation to tour the Champion plant in Ontario. Mr. Vickery noted council had attended a CAT tour and each councillor had paid their own travelling costs and had not charged their time, during this tour, to the M D Mr 5 SURVEY RE FINES REVENUE REPORT RE AB MLN AFFAIRS JOINT SERVICES REFERRAL TO G WA69AFF ALL Rfl1W CALLS FROM V MYAN WAN INVITATION 9 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 i y Hanger expressed concerns about the public perception of all council going on a tour Mr Wagstaff recommended, should the invitation be limited, only the Capital Committee members attend Mr McCook noted the Wajax I� representative would be contacting him with more information and he would advise council of same Mr McCook requested the Capital Committee set a meeting date i Mrs Lowen moved to accept the Public Works Superintendent report CARRIED Mr Jeffery read a letter, dated November 1/95, received from Mr David Nelson, Drumheller, who is requesting reimbursement for a new windshield and bug deflector which IIhe claims was shattered by gravel from a M.D. truck on highway #9 Mr. Vickery moved a letter be sent to Mr Nelson notifying him it is the M D 's policy not to accept claims of this type CARRIED Mr Jim Bussard and Mr Bob McDaniel, EXH Engineering Services and Mrs Laurie Brosseau, Kneehill Ambulance secretary, entered the meeting - time 11.50 A.M. Mr. Marz welcomed these people to council and expressed, on behalf of Mr Paul Ramer, his apologies, advising Mr Ramer had been called away on an ambulance call and would be unable to attend this meeting Mr Bussard, on behalf of EXH Engineering Services Ltd , congratulated Mr Vickery on winning a prize of ambulance supplies, sponsored by his company, at the AAMD &C convention Mr Bussard proceeded to present Mr Vickery with his prize Mr Vickery, in turn, presented this prize to Mrs Brosseau of the Kneehill Ambulance On behalf of the Kneehill Ambulance, Mrs Brosseau thanked Mr Bussard and Mr Vickery for the donation of ambulance supplies to the Kneehill Ambulance Mr. Marz thanked EXH Engineering for their sponsorship and support, noting the prize of ambulance supplies was an appropriate prize and one that would be much appreciated by the ambulance service An invitation to lunch was extended to all present C] D NELSON LETTER WE - -D�NVM WINDSHIELE LE��x sa'1" PRESFMATION BY DCH ENGINEERING OF ANBUME SUPP_IES A lunch recess was held from 11.55 A M until 1.10 P.M. LUC[i RECESS Mr Bussard, Mr McDaniel and Mrs Brosseau were not present when the meeting continued Mr. Jeffery reviewed that calculation of the public works superintendent mileage rates, as discussed at the last meeting It was reported the cost per mile to operate T -44, the public works superintendent truck, for the years 1993 to 1995 was $0.162 per kilometre Included in this calculation was original cost, insurance, repairs and maintenance, oil and gas, current market value and interest on investment It was noted the truck has low maintenance costs and high mileage which reflects the low per mile cost of the vehicle A discussion followed on government mileage rates and the M D policy mileage rate Mr Vickery moved, effective December 1/95, Mr McCook be reimbursed for using his own vehicle when on M D business, at the rate of $0.25 per kilometre. Mr. Marz requested a recorded vote Those councillors in favour of the motion were Mrs Lowen, Messrs Boake, Marz Vickery and Hoff Those councillors PWS MILEN I CALCUATIOP PWS MILEAGE REIMK RSE- MENT f1 /A A011"' -w i 9 10 z J i. COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 voting against the motion were Mr. Hanger and Mr. Wagstaff. The motion was declared CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported the Esau Gravel Lease, N W 10- 30- 25 -W4, expires Dec 31/95 Mr McCook noted there is still a gravel stock pile at this site of approximately 15,000 cu yds Mr. Boake moved the M.D. negotiate a further three year lease with Mr. Esau. CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reported on the request, from the last meeting, for a clarification of the Sich Project location, noting all previous motions and recorded discussions refer to the project as west and south of 2- 33 -22 -W4 Mr Wagstaff noted this was incorrect and the project location is south of 3- 33 -22 -W4 and west of 35- 32 -22 -W4 and also the project entailed a backslope and ditch clean A discussion followed on the requirements of the project Mr Hanger moved to refer this matter to the Road Committee for a recommendation CARRIED Mr Wagstaff requested the Road Committee contact Mr Robert Sich and discuss his safety concerns with this road Mr. McCook left the meeting and Mr Alex Cunningham entered the meeting - time 1:45 P.M. Mrs Lowen moved council recess in order to hold the Public Hearing scheduled for 1 30 P M CARRIED Mr. Boake moved council do now reconvene, the Public Hearing being completed CARRIED Mr. Boake moved first reading to Bylaw #1346, this being the bylaw to redesignate the north west quarter of section 30, township 30, range 26, west of the fourth meridian (N W 30- 30- 26 -W4), from Agricultural Conservation (AC) District to Agricultural (A) District CARRIED Mr Hanger moved second reading be given to this bylaw CARRIED Mr Wagstaff moved third reading be given to this bylaw at this time CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr Vickery moved third reading to Bylaw #1346. CARRIED ESAU MVEL LEASE CLARIFICATION OF SICH PRWECT & REFERRAL TO ROAD COW RECESS FOR PL BLIC HEARING `ni ,jdl6c Dave BYLAW #1346 REDESIWTION N.W r4 J "46f Mr Jeffery reviewed the Municipal Disaster Services Bylaw, prepared by Mr Cunningham, noting the bylaw had been Marl DIS SERVICES prepared to conform with new provincial regulations. A BYLAW discussion followed on working towards one regional /multi jurisdictional director and dispatch system for the area to co- ordinate all disaster services. Mr Hoff, moved first reading of Bylaw #1347, this being the BYLAW #1347 MN bylaw to establish and maintain a Municipal Disaster Services Agency and to rescind Bylaw #1111. SERVICES BYLAW 7 i I i COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 CARRIED Mr. Vickery moved second reading to this bylaw CARRIED Mr Boake moved third reading be given to this bylaw at this time CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr Hanger moved third reading to Bylaw #1347 CARRIED It was agreed to refer all bylaws amended to conform with new legislation and regulations to the Statute Review Committee Mr. Jeffery reported Policy 5 -12, Subdivision and Planning Fees required redefining to conform with the fees set by Mountain View, the M.D 's joint partner in planning It was noted the fees were not increasing but rather being redefined Mr. Vickery moved Policy 5 -12, Subdivision and Planning Fees be changed to redefine fees as follows* Current rates are $450.00 application fee for first parcel out of a quarter with an endorsement fee of $100.00; $150 00 application fee plus $250.00 per lot for second or more parcel out of the quarter with an endorsement fee of $250.00 per lot, maximum per lot fees not to exceed $2,500 00 CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reviewed the report, prepared by Mr Cunningham and the Waste Committee, in response to council's request to achieve 40% waste reduction by the year 2000 The proposed reduction measures and update on current progress in reducing waste were discussed Mr Wagstaff moved to accept this report update and to refer the matter back to the Committee for continued reports and proposals CARRIED BYLAW #1437 MM CFR TrFC RYI AW REFERRAL OF All BYLAW ANtEN(I INI'S DUE TO LEGIS TO STAT REVIEW CO+F REDEFINING POLII 5-12 SUBDIVISION AND PLANNING FEES WASTE REDUCTION MATE AND REPORT Mr Jeffery reported Mr. Ross Dean, Administrator, village 911E UPDATE of Linden, has advised of a Nov 30/95 deadline regarding the new emergency response system, 911E Mr Hanger moved to accept and file this information CARRIED Mr. Cunningham left the meeting - time 2.15 P M Mr Jeffery updated council on the information received U/G TANK REPDVAL UPDATE from AB Environment regarding underground fuel tanks and the requirements for their removal Mr Hanger moved to accept and file this information. CARRIED Mr. Jef1`ery reviewed the Nov 15/95 Kneehill Ambulance meeting minutes, including the organizational meeting minutes Mr. Marz discussed and reviewed with council the volunteer situation, funding alternatives, service alternatives and expectations of the volunteers He noted the Kneehill Ambulance is one of the best equipped services and has the most equipment per capita in the province Mr Marz recommended the level of service provided by the ambulance revert back to BLS, Basic Life Support The ambulance was providing ALS, Advanced Life Support, when i KEEHILL NU MINUTES 6- i a H COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 the director, Mr Paul Ramer, was on call; ALS requires a paramedic and Mr. Ramer is the only paramedic with the ambulance service Mr Marz noted this situation was stressful because the one paramedic was on a twenty four hour call for his service A full ALS service would require at least four paramedics and this would substantially increase costs It was noted the public had not requested an ALS service; the BLS service had worked well in the past. Mr Marz noted an alternate and a compromise would be to offer ALS service, during a strictly defined time frame, and have BLS service for the balance of the time. It was noted changes in regulations, training requirements and also cuts to the hospital operations had placed more demands on the volunteers Mr Marz noted the town of Brooks, population of 10,0000 has a BLS ambulance service for the town and surrounding area The need to review other areas and see how they operate was discussed. Mr. Hanger moved to accept this information CARRIED A recess was held from 2.35 P M until 3.00 P M DISC RE AMBUJVVCE SERVICE Mr Marz reported the hospital had approved to contribute M.D /HOSPITAL XMAS $250 00 towards prize draws at the joint hospital and M D PARTY DRAW PRIZES Christmas party Mr Hanger moved the M D match the hospital's contribution for prize draws for the 1995 joint Christmas party. CARRIED Mr Jeffery discussed the digital mapping requirements needed to maintain and operate the M D 's computerized base map A staff member will be required to undertake three days of Auto Cad training, at a cost of $400 00, the M D map will require parcel mapping data from Land Information Services Division, at a cost of $9,600 00; ana a release update of the Auto Cad program is required, at a cost of $980 00 Mrs Lowen moved Ms Lisa Paget undertake the Auto Cad training and further that approval of the digital mapping requirements, as discussed, be approved CARRIED Mr. Hanger moved to refer the computer costing system proposal to the Capital Committee CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reported Canadian Western advised the AB Energy and Utilities Boe new lower winter gas cost rate for customers. The new rate of $1 308 per $0.534 per GJ lower than last year's winter gas cost rate of $1 842 Mr Boake moved to accept and file Natural Gas has Ord has approved a Canadian Western gigajoule (GJ) is weighted average ', CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reviewed the proposal from Equiplan Mortgage Investors Fund Ltd , regarding Lot 1, Block 6, Plan 7810530, Swalwell, owner Mr Levi Boese The mortgage company is proposing to finance, via first mortgage, a construction loan to complete the residence situated on this lot., Because of the location of the property, the financing is restricted to a value ratio of 40% The company is requesting the M D accept a settlement, from the loan proceeds, of $6,000.00 to pay the outstanding tax 9 L.�ss� �o ✓ts�z: M.D DIGITAL MAPPING REQUIREMENTS APPROVAL FOR MAPPING REQUIRaENTS 4aaAo !t r"LW COMPUTER SYSTEM REFERRED TO CAPITAL «� :1 u LETTER FRONT C W N G RE RATE REDUCTION it r n COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 balance Mr Jeffery noted the current balance on the tax roll for this property is $7,888 71 which includes taxes and legal fees. Mrs. Lowen moved to accept a settlement of $6,000 00 for Roll #7408000, Block 1, Lot 6, Plan 7810530, Swalwell, as proposed by Equiplan Mortgage Investors Fund Ltd , and that the balance of the taxes, including legal fees, charged to this roll number be cancelled upon receipt of this settlement CARRIED Mr. Jeffery circulated the thank you card received from the Linden Nursing Home and Kneehill Christian School in appreciation for the road work completed on the Linden Nursing Home Road this year Mr Wagstaff moved to accept and file CARRIED It was agreed this card be placed on the M D bulletin board Mr Jeffery updated council on the Rowe property matter in Swalwell, noting Mr. Richard Rowe had written Ms. Joanne Klauer, Brownlee Fryett, to advise her possible court dates and time frames Mr Hanger moved to accept and file CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported the town of Trochu had written, date of Nov 17/95, a letter recapping, to date, understanding and position on the joint services Mrs. Lowen moved to accept and file as information. CARRIED THANK YOU CARD RE LINDEN NURSING HONE under TROCM JOINT SERVICE their POSITION & RECAP It was reported the village of Acme has appointed Mr Bob Hannah and Mr Wendell Hannah as their representatives on the Linden Rubble Pit Expansion Committee Mr. Hanger moved to accept and file. CARRIED �0 1 IM "1 1 1s Mluu CIS Mr Jeffery rioted Centra Gas has also sent a letter, similar to that of Canadian Western Natural Gas, advising LEM FROM CENffRA of the reductions in natural gas sale rates. GAS RE RATE ION Mr Boake moved to accept and file CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported Ruralize 1996, a one day conference on volunteerism in rural areas of Alberta, has been scheduled RURALIZE 1996 for Thursday, April 25/96. Three Hills has been chosen to CONFERENCE host the Ruralize Conference for the South Central Region. The Three Hills District Health Services has requested monetary, assistance from the M D to sponsor this conference Mr. Hoff moved the M D sponsor the Ruralize 96 by paying the Three Hills Community Centre hall this event and by providing M D pins for the attendees 10 CARRIED Conference rental for TORATION OF HALL RENTAL conference RURALI� I N�FE]I f err 4WII, AIc dd, Aw.& AH J ti Ii Er EO f COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 Mr Marz noted he would be attending this conference on a volunteer basis and not charging the M D for his participation. Mr Jeffery reported AB Community Development, Multiculturalism Commission, has extended an invitation to attend a presentation on 'Managing Diversity: Building the Business Case' on November 29/95 in Calgary The presentation will deal with effectively managing a diverse cultural mix of human resources in the workplace Mr Hanger moved to accept and file CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported the AAMD &C has forwarded information and a schedule of the public hearings regarding the province's proposed new electoral boundaries It was noted a letter, supporting M L A Carol Haley's position regarding this issue had been forwarded to the Commission It was agreed this was an important issue Mr Boake moved to accept and file CARRIED Mrs. Lowen moved the meeting adjourn. C+M V iK Time 3:30 P.M 1 u-19 eeve Munic pal Admin s iator 11 I AB COW DEV PRESFMATION ON MANAGING DI ITY ., ii- NI I 1 i 0 r� [�E JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT NOVEMBER 8th l.o NOVEMBER 21st 1995 REPORT Balance Forward $204 ; Nov 3/95 Sent map to AB Transportation, Dev Control Officer, Hanna 12 1 Balance Forward $217 ; ''CORRESPONDENCE - 1. 2. 3. 4 5 6 7 8. 9. 10 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16 17. 18 19 20 21. 22. 23 24 25 26 27 28. 29. 30. 31 32 33. Nov 15/95 Direct deposit - $382 00 - fines distribution. Oct 24/95 Golden Hills Regional Div. #15 organizational regular meeting minutes. Nov 14/95 Golden Hills REgional Div. #15 meeting agenda Oct /95 Fines Disbursement details. Oct /95 AAMD &C Executive Meeting Highlights Nov 1/95 AAMD &C Municipal News Highlights Nov 8/95 AAMD &C Municipal News Highlights Nov 1/95 letter from STARS Foundation re. Nov 15/95 10th Anniversary Donor Recognition Reception agenda Oct 31/95 AB Gazette Town of Canmore advertisement of fire pumper for sale. City of Fort Saskatchewan advertisement for Finance Director M D. of Lesser Slave River advertisement for Director of Finance Town of Okotoks advertisement for Utility Operator II. Town of Okotoks advertisement for Parks Technician. Advertising - Eimicke holiday cards Dec /95 issue of INMAC computer supplies catalogue CEA Consulting Engineers seminar information re: Nov 28/95 Safety Seminar in Calgary Advertisement - Bentley -Park International Inc. Advertising - Westland Rec- Creation Concepts Inc Advertisement - REDA "Enjoy Eating Alberta's Best " Display form and registration - Woodlot Assoc of Alta Jossey -Bass Public administration book order form 1995 -96 AB Business Directory order form Advertising - W E Greer Ltd. Seminar advertising - flow to Develop & Administer a Budget Seminar advertising - Leadership & Supervisory Skills for Women Seminar Advertising - Managing Deversity: Building the Business Case. Nov 6/96 Journal of Commerce newspaper. Nov /95 issue of MISCO computer products catalogue Nov /95 Supply Post newspaper Nov 14/95 Highway 21 News newspaper Nov 10/95 Red Deer County News newspaper. Nov 13/95 Journal of Commerce newspaper HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS- 1. Shaun D Smith N W 08 -34 25 -W4 40 3� 60 staight wall shed $20,000 00 0 2 Stevel.Brown Lot 14 -17, Blk 5, Swalwell Mobile home and deck 3. Johnny Wipf S E 25- 29 -25 -W4 Sow - farrow to finish barn (use existing barn) 4. Dennis Oster N.W 31 -32 -25 & N.W. 36 -32 -26 3 signs 4' x 8' each $ 300 00 1 7 .N ii, i s L E, 6. 7. 8. 9 2 JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT NOVEMBER 8th to NOVEMBER 21st 1995 Can Western Nat. Gas Co 125'x36' prefab metal building Don Tchir Home Occupation - tree farm Renaissance Energy Ltd. building expansion to gas plant Allan Weimer 2nd Residence Lloyd Trentham Shed 50' x 100' r r is t.. i S E 17- 29 -22 -W4 $275,000.00 N E. 23- 29 -21 -W4 11- 27- 28 -20 -W4 $70,000 00 (building only) N W 21- 33 -26 -W4 $150,000.00 N E. 14- 31 -23 -W4 $28,000.00 5. 7 .N ii, i s L E, 6. 7. 8. 9 2 JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT NOVEMBER 8th to NOVEMBER 21st 1995 Can Western Nat. Gas Co 125'x36' prefab metal building Don Tchir Home Occupation - tree farm Renaissance Energy Ltd. building expansion to gas plant Allan Weimer 2nd Residence Lloyd Trentham Shed 50' x 100' r r is t.. i S E 17- 29 -22 -W4 $275,000.00 N E. 23- 29 -21 -W4 11- 27- 28 -20 -W4 $70,000 00 (building only) N W 21- 33 -26 -W4 $150,000.00 N E. 14- 31 -23 -W4 $28,000.00 i d �I 1 P.W.S REPORT NOVEMBER 21st, 1995 1 We do have a little snow fencing left Boys will be laid off at the end of the week WO 2 Sand is hauled into town now - 1-04-0-cubic yards 3 Gravel crew is stockpiling 4 Road crew is out at Schmautz Pit 5 Would like to set a date for Capital Committee 6. 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