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AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5th, 1995
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Correction required
3 J C Jeffery Report
4 Accounts Payable
5 Budget Comparison Report
6 Executive Committee Report
- If making donations for 1995 need by -law See
Item #15 on Executive Report
APPOINTMENTS•
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Lonnie McCook See #13
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Colin Stroeder and Gordon Cauldwell ;
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Lynn Gustafason See Equity Water Sep
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Edward Dunay, Assessor re. Assessmen,
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Development Appeal Board Hearing - Si
TABLED ITEMS.
GENERAL
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Review Rural Recreation Grants and joint Service;
Mt. Vernon Water Committee Minutes - November 20
and Report re: Equity Water System
Report from Capital Committee re: Office Compute.
Meeting with Edward Dunay re, Assessment
Review Policy 3 -1B Committees for 1995/96
Letter from Town of Olds re 911 Information meezing
TRANSPORTATION-
13. Public Works Superintendent Report
Meeting with Colin Stroeder and Gordon Cauldwe
14 Road Committee Report - November 27th, 1995
15 Review Division 1 Contract Grader Agreement
PLANNING.
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD HEARING
16. John Wipf Intensive Hog Operation Appeal
4.00 P M.
LATE ITEMS.
17. Rowe Property /Swalwell Judgement
18 Marigold Library
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COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 5th. 1995
A regular meeting of council was held in the M.D. of
Kneehill office, 232 Main Street, Three Hills, Alberta, on
Tuesday, December 5th, 1995, commencing at 9:30 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 1:00 P.M.)
Division Six
Division Seven
Jennifer Deak, Assistant Administrator, was present and
recorded the minutes.
Reeve Marz called the meeting to order at 9 30 A M
Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda.
6A. Personnel
19 Aging Analysis ADITIONS TO AGENDA
Mr Boake moved approval of the agenda with addition of the
above noted items.
CARRIED EPPROVAL OF ACfTDA
It was noted a correction was required tothe Nov 21/95
minutes In the fourth paragraph, on page two, regarding N CTIO �Q,D
CORRECTION the letter received from Mr David Tetz, there was a motion NOV E IO MINUTES
missing The following motion should be included:
Mr. Hanger moved the approval of Mr Tetz's letter and the
response to same
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mr Vickery moved approval of the Nov 21/95 minutes with APPROVAL OF MINUTES
the above noted addition.
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery's report was presented and it was noted report
items regarding joint services and Torchinsky Engineering
(SH 806) were to be further addressed later in the meeting
Mr Boake moved approval of Mr Jeffery's report
CARRIED
Mr. Vickery moved to approve the accounts presented for APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
payment to -day, subject to review by the Finance Committee
of Mrs Lowen, Messrs Marz, Hoff and himself
CARRIED
The Nov .22/95 Budget Comparison report was reviewed. A
discussion followed on capital expenditures and the
addition of accounts receivable invoices to the province
not reflected in the report totals
Mr. Wagstaff moved approval of the Nov 21/95 Budget APPROVAL OF BUDGET
Comparison Report C01VIRA—RTWOMT-
CARRIED
Mr. Hoff reported Mr Jim Ramsbottom, Mrs Myrna Bauman and MEETING DEC 12/95
himself would be holding an open house type meeting on Dec RHA #5
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12/95 from 10.00 A M until noon, at the M D office, for
the public to come and discuss any issues and concerns
regarding the operations of Regional Health Authority #5
The meeting would be advertised in the local. newspaper
Mr Jeffery requested if council, as representatives of the
rural community, had any concerns or issues they would like
presented at this meeting A short discussion followed on
the role and responsibilities of the regional health
board
The Executive Committee Report was reviewed Under
Executive Report item #4, it was noted Mr. Dennis Bramley,
Brambo Blading, had sent a letter thanking council for its
support during his first year of operations Mr Bramley
has also increased his equipment rental inventory to
include a bobcat loader
Under Executive Committee item #14, Mr Boake reported a
possible new location for the Linden Rubble Pit may be Mr
Ron Reimer's property, located south west of the current
site It was noted a joint committee from the M D , Acme
and Linden would be meeting in January to further review
this matter Mr Jeffery requested Mr. Boake keep him
informed of any potential possibilities for this relocation
Executive Committee item #15, donation bylaw was reviewed
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LINDEN RU3BLE PIT
POSSIBLE OCATION
Mrs. Lowen moved first reading to Bylaw #1348, this being
the bylaw respecting donations for the year 1995 and BYLAW #1348
authorizing a donation of $2,000 00 to the Salvation Army DONATION BYLAW
and a donation of $1,000.00 to S T A R S ua4�111<
CARRIED mm AI/'
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 Wagstaff moved third reading to Bylaw #1348.
CARRIED
Further to Executive Committee item #18, 9 -1 -1 A G T
system, Mr Jeffery read a letter from the town of Olds,
inviting the M D to a 9 -1 -1 information meeting on
Wednesday, December 13/95 at 7.00 P.M. at Olds College
Lecture Theatre, Duncan Marshall Building It was agreed
Mrs Lowen, council representative on the Drumheller
emergency response committee, should attend this meeting.
Mr Vickery moved Mrs Lowen attend the 9 -1 -1 meeting in 9-1 -1 MEETING IN OAS
Olds on Dec 13/95. ZLI,
CARRIED pia ��i rte
Mr Marz reported he has received a copy of the draft water DRAFT LEGISLATI
legislation proposal and it is available for any interested A AILAWA
councillor to peruse
Further to Executive Committee item #23, tax recovery
properties, Mr Jeffery reviewed the tax receivable aging TAX RECOVERY PROPERTIES
reports for the years 1993 to date, noting the amount of ,
outstanding taxes is currently $261,000 00 an increase from
II the 1994 balance of $217,000 00 but a decrease from the
1993 balance of $288,000 00 Mr Jeffery noted keeping tax
recovery properties on the tax roll had the effect of
increasing the tax receivables and that removing these
properties, by taking clear title to them, had the effect
of removing these uncollectible amounts form the tax roll.
Mr Boake moved approval of the Executive Committee report. APPROVAL OF EXEC. COMM.
REPORT
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Mr Hoff moved
employees still
Christmas ham
CARRIED
all permanent employees and those temporary
employed by the municipality, receive a CHRISTMAS HANG
CARRIED
Mr. Jeffery reviewed the highlights from the minutes of the
Nov 20/95 Mt. Vernon Water Committee Mr Marz requested
information and clarification from the council members on
this committee regarding duplication of work should another
engineer be engaged to design the system, the advertising
versus the petition route for the project, the motion by
the committee to have the water line installed to the water
meter and not just to the property line Mr Vickery
elaborated on the committees discussions regarding these
issues Mr Marz also requested confirmation that the
committee and subscribers be made aware that should the
M D undertake this project no fixed cost for the project
would be determined until after the project was completed
and all costing compiled
Mrs. Lowen moved to accept the Nov 20/95 Mt Vernon Water
Committee meeting minutes
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery read a letter from Brownlee Fryett, advising on
the outcome of the Dec 1/95 hearing before Justice Dixon
regarding the Rowe property in 5walwell Mr Rowe appeared
on his own behalf and advised the court the house is a
"heritage house" which he intends to renovate and
eventually live in The house has been vacant for twelve
years and Mr. Howe could not provide a definite time period
in which he intends to complete the required renovations.
Justice Dixon, in rendering his decision, felt it reflected
"fair justice" and took into consideration Mr Rowe's
"dream of restoring his heritage house" and the M D 's
concerns. The decision, in the form of an Order, includes
the following directions.
1 The M D. can enter this property and remove any
abandoned cars and the outhouse Costs for the
removal of the cars can be added to the tax roll and
also, if the M D has no policy regarding removal, at
no charge, for outhouses, this cost can also be added
to the tax roll
It was agreed the M.D has no policy regarding removal of
outhouses, the cost for this removal be charged as a user
pay service, and Brownlee Fryett advised of same
2 The M D can enter onto the property and seal the
house to its satisfaction, including boarding windows
and securing doors and this cost can also be added to
the tax roll
3 Before May 15/96 Mr Rowe is to paint the house
to the satisfaction of the M D If this is not done,
the M D can enter onto the property and paint the
house and these costs also added to the tax roll
4 Mr. Rowe is to ensure the property is maintained
(grass cut, weeds controlled etc) It it is not, the
M D. can enter onto the property and undertake this
maintenance, again charging the costs to the tax roll
5. The M D to be awarded costs for this application
in the amount of $150 00 This sum can also be added
to the tax roll. In awarding this cost, Justice
Dixon gave consideration to the fact Mr Rowe is
disabled, unemployed, a student and single parent who
financed his own travel costs from B.C. to attend the
hearing
A discussion of this decision followed and it was noted the
onus is now on the M D to protect itself from potential
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liability resulting from possible incidences at this
property Should the M D board the property and an
incidence occur, liability could fall upon the M D A
regular inspection would have to be scheduled to ensure the
property remained secure It was also noted, by adding
these costs to the tax roll, and in light of Mr Rowe's
financial position, the property may become in default of
taxes and end up in tax sale and ultimately the M D 's
property It was agreed this decision has transferred the
liability risks of this building onto the M D The
possibility of an appeal of this decision was discussed
Mr Wagstaff moved Mr Glen Scott, Brownlee Fryett, be
contacted and informed of the council's concerns, resulting
from this court decision, namely, the transfer of liability
onto the M.D., possible ownership of the property being
transferred to the M.D. if taxes go unpaid, especially if
costs are to be added to the tax roll, and also the
possibility of appealing this decision.
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery read a letter from the Marigold Library System,
received by Mr Harold King The letter outlines the
library fee of a resident, living in an area where the
municipality does not participate in the Marigold Library
System, as $45 00 per annum. This is compared to the
library fee of a Three Hills town resident of $5.00 per
person, $10 00 per family, the town does participate in the
Marigold System and levies $6 75 per capita, realized
through property taxes, to pay for this service Mr
Jeffery noted a levy of $6 75 per capita would increase
taxes a total of $31,812 75 in lieu of a non resident
library membership fee of $45.00 per annum per family Mr
Jeffery also noted Mr King had requested the M D not join
the Marigold System and leave the library fees as is, that
being, user pay
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Lowen moved to accept and file this information and
a letter be sent to Mr King thanking him for his �^'G
in this issue
CARRIED
A short recess was held from 10 45 A M - 11.00 A M.
Mr McCook was present when the meeting continued
The Public Works Superintendent Report was presented by Mr
McCook who noted costs for capital requests were being RS REPORT
obtained and a proposal would be prepared for discussion
Mr. Marz noted the possibility of a fire truck may be ADDITIONS TO CAPITAL
included in the capital Mr Wagstaff noted costs for a
video projector for the recently acquired video camera 0,„2, 'pz- F/-x
should be included in the capital and Mrs Deak noted a new
photocopier was required by the administration department
Mr McCook noted he would be meeting with all departments
to discuss and review their capital requirements
Mr. Boake moved to accept
Superintendent's report
and file the Public Works ApMAL p& REPORT
CARRIED
Mr McCook reported he had spoken with Larry at Wajax
Industries Ltd , and was alarmed to learn Wajax had in its
possession a cost analysis report, prepared by Mr McCook WAIND
and distributed to the Capital Committee members Wajax
has advised Mr McCook this information was received from
one of its mechanics Mr McCook advised council he will
be pursuing further this matter to ascertain how this
information was obtained by Wajax Mr Marz noted, in
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light of this information, council should reconsider the
invitation from Wajax to visit its Champion plant in
Ontario, especially if this invitation was accepted prior Ai, 4v: T 7
to any decisions being made regarding the purchase of a
grader. Mr. Vickery agreed it was not appropriate to
accept this offer at this time, especially in light of the
information disclosed by Mr McCook
Mr Jeffery reviewed the Nov 27/95 Road Committee Report
Under item #6 of this report, Sich Project, south of
3- 33- 22 -W4, Mr Wagstaff noted this project was originally
on the road program, under an incorrect legal description,
and also the request for this work was in response to
safety concerns expressed by Mr Sich Mr Wagstaff
inquired about traffic counts on this section of road Mr
Marz advised traffic counts were at the Public Works
Superintendent's discretion
Mr Vickery noted report item #8, Rick Vickery N.W.
9- 34- 25 -W4, should be R.W. Vickery, not Rick Vickery
Mr Vickery moved approval of the Nov 27/95 Road Committee
report
CARRIED
Messrs Colin Stroeder and Gordon Cauldwell, Torchinsky
Engineering Ltd , entered the meeting - time 11.20 A M
Mr Marz welcomed these gentlemen to the meeting Mr
Cauldwell, on behalf of Torchinsky, thanked council, noting
1995 was Torchinsky's 25th anniversary in business serving
rural Alberta and also the eighth year it had been doing
business with the M D of Kneehill Mr Cauldwell then
presented council with a gift in recognition of
Torchinsky's 25th anniversary On behalf of council, Mr
Marz thanked Mr Cauldwell for the gift, noting council
appreciated the frank manner of dealings with their company
and was very satisfied with their working relationship and
hope it continued
Mr Stroeder then presented the design for the bridge
realignment on SH 806 south of Linden. A reduced speed
zone through this area of 80 KPH would permit this road
design, reduce the dirt requirements and have less impact
on land purchasing requirements The total savings of
30,000 cubic metres of fill would be realized It was
noted the speed zone through most of this area is 50 KPH
It was noted the plan is currently designed for a 10 metre
finished top A discussion followed on the varying
secondary road standards over the years and the high volume
traffic on this road It was noted traffic counts south of
Linden ranged from 800 - 1180 Mr Stroeder noted the
traffic counts fall within the guidelines for a 10 metre
top road, and should the province approve a 10 metre road
top the municipality would be eligible for the 75/25
funding arrangements for the extra costs incurred for the
increased road width Mr Cauldwell noted he would
investigate further into the possibility of the province
cost sharing the road to a 10 metre road top standard Mr.
Vickery discussed the future impact on local roads because
of future rail closures A discussion followed on the
acquisition of land required for the road alignment Mr
Cauldwell noted, should expropriation procedures be
necessary, the legislated requirements included three
independent appraisals of a property. It was noted the
house, owned by Mr Armenian Toews, would have to be
removed It was also noted the new alignment would be
approximately 87 feet closer to the turkey barns, south of
the creek,. It was agreed to use the appraisal route as
part of the negotiations with the Toews property
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Mr Vickery moved Mr. Boake commence negotiations for the APPROVAL TO NEGAOTIATE
land buying necessary for the road and bridge realignment SH 806 REALIGNMENT
on SH 806 south of Linden.
CARRIED
Mr Marz then extended an invited to Messrs Stroeder and
Cauldwell to join council for lunch. A lunch recess was LUNCH RECESS
held from 11.55 A M until 1:15 P.M.
Messrs Stroeder, Cauldwell and Vickery were not present
when the meeting resumed Mr Lynn Gustafson was present
when the meeting continued
Mr Jeffery reported the Division One contract grader
agreement with Ken Busby Grading Services Ltd., had expired
Oct 31/95 This agreement was for grading services during
the summer months only; the M.D. provided grading services
during the winter time frame It was noted Mr Busby also
has the grading contract for Division Five, which expires
April 30/96
Mr Vickery and Mr Hanger entered the meeting - time 1.20
P M
Mr McCook reported he was satisfied with the contract
grader work in these divisions A discussion followed on
grader costing and a request was made to have this costing
available for the next meeting, if possible Mr McCook
noted the contract price per hour for the Division Five
grader was $63 30 /hr and for the Division One grader $66 00
per hour. The Division One rate was reasonable when one
considered the terrain of the division Mr McCook
recommended one year contracts be considered
Mr. Boake moved Mr. Busby be requested
grader price for a one year agreement
an one year, summer only, agreement fo
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for Division Five and REWEST FOR CONTRACT
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Mr. Marz then welcomed Mr. Gustafson to the meeting and
invited him to make his presentation Mr Gustafson
thanked council for granting his appointment, noting he had
come to discuss the Equity water project Mr Gustafson
recognized the water project was an unique project and a
new venture and that mistakes were made. Mr. Gustafson
noted his signing of the petition was a mistake; his
understanding of the petition was that it was for a show of
interest in the project only, not a commitment for water
service. Mr Gustafson inquired about Atlantis Resources,
a signer of the petition. Mr. Jeffery advised the
signature was not an authorized signature and also the
water line did not go as far as that location; it was not
cost effective to do so Mr Gustafson expressed concerns
that the policies adopted regarding the system were done
after the system was installed and also that the petition
did not appear to be a contract Mr Marz advised the
petition was drawn up by the legal firm of Brownlee Fryett
and the policies made on the advice of a legal partner
Mr Vickery noted this project was a learning experience
for council and explained the liability consequences of
each councillor for the project. Mr. Vickery also noted
the two member at large representatives, Mr Fred Penner
and Mr Ben Sept, had reported all subscribers were aware
and had been explained the procedures and petition Mr
Gustafson noted he had not attended any meetings and that
when the petition was brought to him it was not properly
explained as such. Mr. Gustafson noted he had signed the
petition twice; for both the S W and N.W. 24- 32- 24 -W4.
Mr Gustafson noted he had no problem with the price of the
project and intended to hook onto the water system, at his
home quarter, sometime in the future, but not now Mr
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Gustafson proposed he take the water hook up at his home
quarter, the N W 24- 32- 24 -W4, and requested council's
consideration for cancelling his petition for the other
parcel of land Mr Marz noted the final costing for this
project had not yet been completed Mr Marz advised
council had the option to accept, reject or defer this
consideration until the final costing for the project was
completed and having this information could make a
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decision Mr Marz also noted any decision regarding this
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proposal would have to be in consultation with the Equity
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water committee members Mr Gustafson inquired about the
hook up to his residence and was advised all other
subscribers had received the hook up to the meter (nearest
heated building) and that Mr Gustafson would be given the
same consideration A discussion followed on the increased
property value resulting from this water service and the
possibility of Mr Gustafson subdividing his other
property Mr Gustafson thanked council for their
consideration to his proposal The discussion next focused
on the condition of the Guzoo Road and Mr. Gustafson
advised he had never voiced any complaints about this road;
it was not bad if one did not travel in excess of 80 KPH
Mr Gustafson noted over 18,000 people had travelled on
M D roads to visit the Guzoo last year Mr Marz inquired
if Mr Gustafson felt there was any benefit to belonging to
the Big Country Tourist Association Mr Gustafson
replied, "No ", noting in the past he had advertised through
this organization but felt it was of little benefit as the
main focus of the association is the Drumheller area Mr
Marz advised the M D. had not renewed its 1996 membership
in this organization Mr Gustafson thanked council for
their time and consideration to his proposal Mr Marz
thanked Mr Gustafson for meeting with council Mr
Gustafson then left the meeting - time 1.55 P M
A brief discussion followed on the processes and procedures
used in the implementation of the Equity system
Mrs Lowen moved to table Mr Gustafson's proposal request
until the Equity water project costing is finalized.
CARRIED
Mr McCook left the meeting and Mr Ed Dunay, Assessor,
entered the meeting - time 2 00 P M
Mr Marz welcomed Mr Dunay and invited him to make his
presentation. Mr. Dunay reported the new M G A states
that all land not used for agricultural purposes must be
assessed at market value This includes well sites. There
are 1266 well sites in the municipality Mr Marz inquired
about gravel pits and Mr Dunay advised there is a value
placed on gravel pits Mr Dunay proceeded to elaborate on
thb regulations as they affect well sites, noting the
regulations require a site value at market value The
problems arise with the directional drilling, the land
owner who has the surface rights receives the lease
payments and the owner where the natural resources are
extracted receives nothing from the oil company but under
these regulations will be taxed for the resource Mr
Dunay noted the Assessors Association was against this
procedure and tried to thwart the legislation
Mr Vickery moved
Hon Tom Thurber,
our understanding
potential,problems
L GUSTAFSON'S
PROPOSAL RABLED UNTIL
FINAL EQUITY COSTING
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ED DUMAY ASSESSMENT
REPORT RE WELL SITE
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a letter be written from Mr Marz to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs, outlining LETTER TO TOM TIMBER
of this legislation and the associated RE WELL SITE ASSES94W,
CARRIED
Mr. Dunay left the meeting - time 2:15 P.M.
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A short recess was held from 2.15 P M until 2 30 P M
Mr. Jeffery reviewed the joint services, explaining the
calculation for per capita recreation grants for the towns
and villages and the adjustment for per capita sharing of
the senior housing and ambulance. After this review, Mr
Marz noted he had three points to discuss; firstly the town
of Three Hills position that capital costs including
debenture payments and interest be included in the
recreational facilities operating costs Mr Marz noted
when the Three Hills pool was built the M D committed
$70,000 00 to the capital costs of the project with the
town committing, by way of debenture, $280,000.00. The
M D 's share was generated from a Three Hills Recreation
area levy. The Three Hills rural area population was
calculated as 800 and the town's population calculated at
3,200 Mr Marz noted should the M D share debenture
costs it would be subsidizing the town's initial capital
contributions
Mr Marz's second point concerned capital contributions.
The M D has not contributed capital to the phase one arena
redevelopment project. The town has contributed
$170,000.00 and donations and grants have made up the
balance of the approximate $600,000 00 required to complete
phase one, the dressing rooms and structure It has been
estimated phase two, the ice surface and phase three, the
corridor and confection will cost, in total, less than
phase one It was agreed the M D prefers to negotiate its
capital funding contributions upfront with meaningful input
into the process A discussion followed on the economic
spin -off benefits the urban centres receive by having
these recreational facilities located in their towns and
villages Mr Marz noted a proposal has been received that
the M D finance a loan to the town for recreation and the
town repay this loan, interest free, with the lost interest
being the M D 's capital contribution
Mr Marz next reviewed the capital financing of the Trochu
pool, noting the Trochu rural recreation area contributed
$30,000 00 towards the pool and the M D loaned a further
$25,0000 00, on behalf of the Trochu rural residents This
loan is being repaid by a special levy to the Trochu area
rural residents. The M.D. currently pays one half of the
operating expenditures of the pool The town of Trochu
contributed nothing towards the capital costs of the pool
and pays the other half of the operating expenditures
Mr. Jeffery noted for the M.D. Is joint services philosophy
to work all recreational facilities within the M D must
pool their costs, the M D 's philosophy is that all
residents have access to all facilities The towns of
Trochu and Three Hills are not agreeable to this pooling of
recreational facility costs.
Mr Marz noted the M D is willing to negotiate capital
expenditures upfront and if the urban centres proceed with
capital projects without confirmation of a commitment from
the M.D., the M.D will not retroact any capital
contributions. Mr. Marz stressed the importance of both
the urban and rural jurisdiction (M.D.) having the ability
RECREATIONAL JOINT
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of veto powers for the recreational budget approvals.
Mr Marz ;s advised his third point was Torrington arena
The M D has adopted the arena last year Mr Marz asked TORRINGTON ARENA
council if it wanted to continue financing the arena or if
it should let the village of Torrington assume its
responsibilities A discussion followed on various
options, one being to continue for the next two years as in
the previous year but put the village on notice that in the
third year, the election year, the village will have to
assume their responsibility Another option discussed was
to levy higher user fees to the village residents
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Mr Vickery moved the village of Torrington be advised the
Torrington recreation costs will be phased back to the
TORRINGTON ARENA
village and that the M D will assume responsibility for
RECREATIUVL FUNDING
the arena operations for years 1995 and 1996 and the
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village of Torrington assume responsibility to pay their
fair share on a per capita basis for the year 1997
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Mr. Vickery moved a letter be sent to all towns and
villages advising if they wish the M D to consider 1996
recreational grants they must remit their 1994 recreational
TURNS & VILLAGES
operational financial statements identifying revenue
RECREATIONAL GRANTS
sources, capital costs, debenture and debenture interest
FOR 1996
payments and after review of these financial statements
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they will be advised of the M D 's grant calculation
formula based on equalized per capita sharing
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mrs Marg Vetter entered the meeting - time 3.45 P M
Mr Jeffery requested council's approval to rephrase the
letter to Mr. Jim Bates, giving the history of the
recreational grants, to reflect this meeting's approved
LETTER TO J BATES TO
motions regarding recreation grants Council agreed this
BE EDITED TO REFLECT
letter should be amended to reflect council's current
DURRENIT DECISIONS
position.
ON RECREATIONAL FUNDING
A discussion followed on the M D 's position regarding
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capital funding and the possible capital funding for the
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Three Hills arena project. It was agreed the M D 's
philosophy was for a principle of per capita but
consideration should be given to the economic spin -offs
CAPITAL FUNDING OF
realized by the urban centres where these arenas and pools
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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are located Mr Marz noted phase one of the Three Hills
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M D 's position regarding phase one of the project was that
before any commitment could be made a plebiscite would have
to be taken A discussion followed on whether the M D
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would be willing to commit to the capital expenditures for
phase two and three of the arena project.
Mr Hanger moved council recess in order to hold the
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Development Appeal Board hearing scheduled for 4 00 P M
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CARRIED
The meeting reconvened, the Development Appeal Board
hearing being completed - time 5 30 P M
RECONVENE AFTER D.A.B
Mr. Wagstaff moved council adjourn.
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Balance Forward
Remembrance Day Wreath
Marylea Lowen - ASB Conference
Rick Vickery - Lunch for Lonnie McCook, Jim Hanger,
Herman Martens and himself while on road tour
Richard Marz - Remimbursed meals of $12 00 & $27 18
Balance Forward
Advised Colin okay for 80km design on S H 806 at Linden
Now posted 50km and saves mega dirt and some property
problems.
Go over joint service position with whoever whishes after
council meeting adjourns
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Letter from Bearden Engineering introducing the services they
provide
Letter from Docu Max who are involved .involved in information
management and business process automation
Notice of meeting with Farm Debt Review Board and Don & Tammy
Vriend with reference to financial situation
One day seminar - The Internet
A A M D & C booking opportunity for brief cases
The Art of the Possible conference presented by the U of A Feb.
15 -16/96
Minutes of the Nov 14/95 Golden Hills Regional Division
Nov. 29/95 Three Bills Capital
Nov 28/95 Highway 21 News
Statistics Canada - Living with the Past Planning for the
Future brochure
Information from the International Institute of Municipal
Clerks. They provide education, research & information
designed to improve the effectiveness of Municipal Clerks
Nov 15/95 Alberta Gazette
Information letter from Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Information on one day seminiar on how to achieve exceptional
customer service
Order form to subscribe to LawNow
Nov 22/95 direct deposit AB Transportation $1,333,414 04
CMHC agency fees $2238 44
Update - The Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta
Advertising - Co -op Membership Benefits
Advertising - WorthIt Software
Information - Nesbitt Burns Inc - Investment Advisors.
Alberta Municipal Affairs - re Residential Tenancies Act & the
Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act
Sta .tus Report - The Premier's Council on the status of persons
with disabilities
Seminar advertising - Using Microsoft Office
Presentation. "Toward a New Millennium Breaking New Ground ".
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Advertisement. The Milner Fenerty Pinnacle Awards
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Province of Alberta the 23rd Legislature Third Session. Debate
on Motion 515 Child Poverty
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Invitation from International Joint Commission on the United
States- Canada Air Quality Agreement
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Municipal World - Nov 95
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OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS:
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David Wipf S E 25- 29 -25 -4
Home Occupation - Computer Consulting & Maintenance
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Sjoerd Feenstra S E 12- 32 -24 -W4
Home Occupation - Crafts
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Richard Csakany S W 5- 31 -25 -W4
Residence 40' x 60'
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Steven Leonhardt N W 15- 28 -20 -W4
Straight wall farm shop 60' x 60' x 18' $40,000 00
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