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Home My WebLink About1996-01-23 Council Minutes0 • • AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes 3. J. C. Jeffery Report 4 Executive Committee Report 5 Bank Reconciliation and Cash Comparison Report 6 Accounts Payable APPOINTMENTS 9.00 A M Lonnie McCook TABLED ITEMS• 7 Computer System 8 Rural Recreation Grants GENERAL: 9 Divisional Meetings 10 Bylaw Enforcement Officer 11 Linden Rubble Pit 12 Jan 16/96 Municipal Planning Commission minutes 13. Jan 15/96 Mt Vernon Water Committee minutes 14. 1995 Ambulance Summary Report TRANSPORTATION- 15 Public Works Superintendent Report 16. Capital Committee Report 17 Schmautz Pit 18 SH 806 Realignment and Bridge 19 Bridge west of Linden (Dafoe Bridge) PARKS AND CEMETERIES. 20 Jan 16/96 Parks Committee Meeting report 1 R COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 A regular meeting of council was held in the M.D of Kneehill office, 232 Main Street, Three Hills, Alberta, on Tuesday, January 23rd, 1996, commencing at 8.30 A M. The following were present for the meeting. Reeve Richard A Marz Division Four Councillors Marylea Lowen Division One Otto Hoff Division Two Robert E Boake Division Three James M Hanger Division Five Richard M Vickery Division Six M. Glen Wagstaff Division Seven Municipal Administrator: John C Jeffery Jennifer Deak, Assistant Administrator, was present and recorded the minutes Reeve Marz called the meeting to order at 8.30 A M Mr Boake requested item 14a, Water Meeting Report, be added to the agenda Mr Boake moved approval of the agenda with the above noted addition CARRIED Mr Jeffery was called out of the meeting - time 8.35 A.M Mr Marz reported an invitation had been received from Olds College to tour the Composting Technology Centre on Feb 26/96 and this tour would be followed by a dinner with Honourable Gordon Towers, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta and Mrs Doris Towers Tickets for this event are $25.00 per person Mrs Lowen moved Mr Boake be authorized to attend the Composting Technology Centre tour and dinner at Olds College on February 26/96 CARRIED Mr Marz reviewed Mr. Jeffery's report Mr Wagstaff moved approval of Mr. Jeffery's report. CARRIED The Executive Committee report was reviewed A discussion followed on Executive Committee report item #2, Crop Compensation Policy The Executive Committee recommendation is for crop compensation to be increased from $200.00 per acre to $230 00 per acre and this rate not be retroactive. It was noted the general land damage compensation rate of $50 00 per acre remained unchanged Mr. Jeffery re- entered the meeting - time 8.45 A M. Under Executive Committee report item #5, 1996 Employee Day, Mr Marz reported Mr Alvin Long had given an excellent motivational presentation entitled, "No Such Thing as Can't ", to the Seed Cleaning Plant members It was agreed to find out the costs for this speaker to give a presentation at the Employee Day, scheduled for March 11/96 1 -%a- i ADDITION TO AGENDA TECH TOUR nrlli LHE6edEl was o0 APPROVAL J C J REPORT 106t;$"9101 '1 1996 BVPLOYEE DAY • • COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 Mr Jeffery reported the Central Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (CAAMD &C) had scheduled the 1996 Bonspiel for Friday, March 1/96 in Three Hills The M D 's of Acadia, Badlands and Bighorn would be organizing and hosting this event Under Executive Committee Report item #6, town of Three .TDB OF THWE HILLS Hills letter re 1996 recreational grants, Mr Jeffery LETTER REC reported he had spoken briefly with Mrs Terry Nash aboutS this matter but, to date, had not received any communication from Mr Jack Ramsden Under Executive Committee Report item #11, Mountain View /Kneehill planning department, Mr Jeffery further reported the Minister of Municipal Affairs has requested a M3DTffAIN VIE11 /I��ILL copy of the report on the joint planning department. Mr JOINT PLANNING DEP T Jeffery also reported this joint department had submitted the lowest bid on the second planning contract for the County of Red Deer but was not awarded the contract A recommendation was made to have Mr Marz speak to Mr Maurice Lewis, Reeve of the County of Red Deer, about this matter Mr Vickery moved approval of the Executive Committee APPROVAL OF EXEC COW. report CARRIED PEPORT Mr. Lonnie McCook entered the meeting - time 9.00 A.M The December /95 bank reconciliation and cash comparison reports were reviewed and a discussion followed on reserve limits and future long term commitments Mr Boake moved approval of the December /96 bank APPROVAL OF DEC /% reconciliation and cash comparison reports BANG REC & CASH CARRIED COMPARISON Mr Boake moved to approve the accounts presented for payment to -day, subject to review by the Finance Committee of Messrs Marz, Hoff, Wagstaff and Vickery APPROVAL OF ACCOUVTS CARRIED Mr McCook presented the Public Works Superintendent report, noting under item #3, investigations were being • undertaken regarding the gravel source on land south of Delia. Preliminary investigations have shown the quality of gravel is hard rock but a more detailed look is required. �I Mr Vickery moved to approve the Public Works Superintendent report. CARRIED 1541 :t1 -kl' •,1' 1' The January 19/96 Capital Committee report was presented along with the committee's recommendation to Council for CAPITAL COW 1996 capital purchases Mr Vickery discussed the possible trading of three buggies for a net price of $679,759.00 instead of the committees recommendation to trade one only this year for a net cost of $292,985 00 Mr McCook provided the following information on the three buggies BUGGY PURCHASE proposed for trade: R -14 -88 original cost $322,400 00; 11,000 machine hours R- 4 -91 original cost $402,000 00, 7,215 machine hours R- 3 -91 original cost $402,000.00, 7,282 machine hours Mr. Vickery speculated, based on current information regarding depreciation, cost and trade in allowances that it could cost an additional $500,000 00 to delay the trade in of the extra two machines A lengthy discussion 2 Mai • • • • COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 followed on the time lines used in the past for equipment trade ins; the justification of trading in 1991 equipment, the down time of this equipment, the previous years downsizing of equipment and the expectations that the M.D.'s smaller fleet of equipment should be newer and require less maintenance Mr Hanger stated he could not justify the trade in of the two 1991 buggies and the extra capital commitment this would require, noting in the past the buggies were traded after approximately ten years of service Mr Wagstaff agreed with Mr Hanger, noting interest on investment should also be taken into account Mr. Marz noted last year one buggy, approved for purchase, was not purchased due to the increase in the American exchange rate A discussion followed on the government contract rates for equipment rental and the cost of the M D having its own equipment. Mr Marz noted he was confident none of his colleagues were in favour of purchasing equipment for the sake of spending money but all options should be looked at including the proposal to trade in three buggies A short recess was held from 9:45 - 10 00 A M. CAPITAL C" REPORT BUGGY DISCUSSION Mr Jeffery reported the cost for the motivational speaker EMPLOYEE DAY SPEJM Mr. Alvin Long, was $2,000 00 COST Mr Vickery distributed a schedule of time lines for equipment replacement, noting the M D currently has $6 4 million dollars of equipment compared to $7.3 million CAPITAL C"- REPORT dollars of equipment in 1990 Mr McCook noted, on CON'T RE BUGGIES average, $675,000 00 should be budgeted annually for &GWERS replacing equipment Net expenditures on capital equipment !' last year was zero Mr Marz noted the total equipment over the past years has decreased due to downsizing and asked if the quality of the remaining equipment in the M D fleet had increased Mr McCook responded this was correct only in some departments, the grader fleet was not up to par The advantages and disadvantages of purchasing Caterpillar and Champion equipment was discussed including the initial cost of this equipment and the trade in I values Mr McCook noted a Caterpillar grader cost more to purchase but had a higher resale and trade in value compared with a Champion grader and that market trends also i had to be considered when deciding to purchase or dispose of this equipment A discussion followed on the replacement of the Division 2 grader with the grader on the road crew Mr Hoff inquired about the capital committee's recommendation to purchase a used one ton truck and one used van Mr McCook noted the van would be used by the CAPITAL COW. REPORT road crew and would only be utilized seven months out of RE TRUCKS, VANS the year. The used truck would be assigned to the road crew and the new one ton truck, included on the capital committee list, would be assigned to the patching crew Mr Marz expressed concerns about purchasing used equipment. Mr Vickery reported Mr Leonard Litz of Westside Trucking, Wimborne was disposing of his equipment April 20/96 and suggested Mr McCook look into the trucks for sale by Mr Litz. Mr. McCook elaborated on the $25,000-00 capital committee CO NN. REPORT recommendation to purchase sanding equipment, noting this SANDING EQUIP was for a slip sander that could be fitted into a box and the truck and box, already in the fleet, could be utilized by the sanding crew in winter and the gravel crew during the summer months Mrs. Lowen inquired about the computer recommendation onCAPITAL CONM REPORT the capital committee report Mr McCook noted the PRE COWERS computer purchase had been reduced to three new PC's 3 • • LJ COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 Mr Hanger moved to give the Capital Committee authority to spend $969,684 94 for capital equipment, as detailed on the APPROVAL FOR January 19/96 Capital Committee report and recommendation 1 CAPITAL RRCHaSES Mr. Hanger requested a recorded vote on this motion Those voting in favour of this motion: Messrs Wagstaff, Hanger, Marz, Vickery, Hoff and Mrs Lowen. Those voting against this motion Mr Boake The motion was declared CARRIED Mr Marz reported Mr Vickery and himself had met yesterday with the Hutterian Brethren of Valleyview to discuss various issues including the Schmautz Pit lease This property, located on the south half of 20- 32- 26 -W4, is owned by the municipality The lease agreement on this property expired Oct 31/95 The Hutterites own an eighty acre parcel, south of their silage pit, on the south side of the road, which they claim has gravel The Hutterites want to negotiate with the M D for the sale and removal of this gravel at $1 00 per yard and having the M D responsible for stripping and reclamation The Hutterites have proposed these negotiations could include the trading of the Schmautz land for this gravel source The advantages and disadvantages of this proposal were reviewed along with the options of selling or re- leasing the property. Mr Jeffery noted, under the Municipal Government Act, any sale of property at less than market value would require advertising Mr Marz noted Mr. Ed Dunay, the assessor, has placed a market value on this property of $67,000.00, $35,000.00 for the west quarter and $32,000.00 for the east quarter Mr Jeffery recommended an independent appraisal of this property, along with legal advice, be obtained should a trade be considered It was noted any trade would include an interest rate calculation Mr Vickery noted gravel testing would have to be undertaken to determine the quantity of gr,a vel at this location, the M D. had tested at a different location and currently this tested location was leased by the Hutterites to Mr Bauer Messrs Marz and Vickery discussed the relocation of the Torrington Pit to the Schmautz Pit land and recommended a subdivision on the Schmautz land be made to accommodate the possible relocation of the rubble pit A discussion followed on the future of clean burnables and possibly jointly sharing this relocated facility with Mountain View Mr Marz noted the land assessment indicated 72 acres of cultivated land but an inspection of this property indicated all the cultivated land had been returned to grassland. Mr Marz requested direction from Council regarding the future of the Schmautz pit land It was agreed Council should not negotiate privately with any parties in this issue and that all dealing should be public The possibility of leasing this property on an annual basis and by public auction was discussed Mr. Jeffery reviewed the former lease conditions and terms with council. Mr McCook noted the gravel pit area was fenced but the fence had been removed to undertake reclamation work Mr Hanger moved to lease the Schmautz Pit property, by public auction, to be held March 4/96 at the M D of Kneehill administration offices in Three Hills, and further that this lease be an annual lease commencing April 1/96 MOTION LOST VA I.EYVIEW HUTT CiMAVEL & .qT MIl1TZ PIT RELOCATION OF TORRINGION ROBBLEPIT TO Sq Nt9 N I.PIT I I Mr Hoff moved a subdivision of the Schmautz Pit property APPROVAL TO SUBDIV be made, comprising of approximately forty acres for use as & SEI-L Sq+WJTZ PIT Maw7F" 4 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 a future rubble pit, and the balance of lands be sold, by public auction, with a reserve bid to be determined and based upon the advice of an independent appraiser. CARRIED It was noted a survey of this property would be required as soon as possible so that a subdivision application could be processed It was agreed Messrs Jeffery, Marz, Vickery IT P and McCook should accompany the surveyor to determine the SLRVEY & OF location of the subdivision area MOW PIT Mr Marz requested Mr McCook check out a concern expressed ,by the Hutterites regarding the road sinking at the Oelke bridge Mr Jeffery reported Torchinsky Engineering is proceeding with the SH 806 realignment and bridge, keeping to the original alignment. Mr Jeffery also reported Mr. Shiraz Hirji, Linden Farms (1977) Ltd , had informed him the two turkey barns, located furthest east, were going to be wiped out and the new purchase price of this property would be between $800,000 00 to $900,000 00 Mr Vickery moved to table this matter CARRIED Mr Boake reported he had not yet met with Mr Allen Toles regarding the Dafoe Bridge, bridge file #6588, SSW 27- 30- 26 -W4, located 7 km west of Linden Mr McCook reported he was waiting for further information from AB Transportation regarding load limits on this bridge Mr Wagstaff moved to table this matter CARRIED Mr Jeffery next reviewed the Linden Rubble Pit, noting there was approximately 65 metres of land remaining, to the property line, that could be utilized for pits This space could provide for two pits, each approximately 25 feet wide Estimated life of a pit is two years Mr McCook noted there was not enough dirt at the location to layer and stack another pit above the previous pits Mr. Boake noted the focus was shifting, the main problem at this location burning possible relocati further council was the burning pit. Mr Boake party interests on of this rubble investigate this area and the need to move the indicated he had spoken to a Dd in selling land for the pit Mr. Boake noted he would possibility and report back to Mr Boake moved to table this matter until the next meeting CARRIED Mr. Hanger advised he had received calls from some of his ratepayers inquiring about the water survey being conducted in the area Mr Jeffery noted this survey is a water feasibility study being undertaken in the south east area of the municipality and financed by a P F R A grant. The study involves a questionnaire and the taking of a water sample at each farm location. This study is independent of the Mt Vernon water project Mr McCook left the meeting - time 11 30 A M OELKE BRIDGE CDCB N 7,:Z /*�W0 7 /ate SH 806 REAL.IG 44NT & BRIDGE T ^, n?�io 90 PWS DAFOE BRIDGE TABLED -1, �n�vo 7 RJs /"", 7 A-A LINDEN RUMLE PIT TABLED lile, PFRA MATER FEASIBIL STWY Mr Jeffery reviewed the rural recreation grants and the recommendations of the recreation committee for 1995 1995 RURAL RECREATI grants The committee is recommending a total of $6,700.00 GMTS be paid to rural communities. 5 11 • :I COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 Mr Boake moved the 1995 rural recreation grants, in the total amount of $6,700 00, be paid as follows, Crossroads Agricultural Society $175.00, Huxley Community Hall $2,000 00; Orkney Athletic Association $175.00, Over the Hill Community Association $175.00, Sunnyslope Community 1995 RURAL RECREATION Association $175.00, Swalwell Community Association GRANTS APPROVAL $2,000 00 and Wimborne Community Centre Association cc�, favH= $2,000 00 and further that these grant monies be paid upon receipt of the rural community association's current financial statements CARRIED i Mr Marz inquired if the recreation committee had OTHER RECREATION considered the request for financial contributions from GRANTS other community organizations, including the Three Hills Community Centre Mr. Vickery responded that the recreation committee had considered these requests Mr. Hoff expressed concerns about the reduction of grants to the rural communities Mr Vickery noted Council had approved, in 1994, a letter to be sent to all the rural community organizations indicating council's intention to phase out these grants over the next five years Mr Boake noted Acme had not received any grant monies and this area, along with many other areas in the municipality, was subsidizing the rural communities who received these grants A lunch recess was held from 11.45 A M - 1:00 P M LUNCH RECESSS i A request was made to add the Airport Commission to the AGENDA AGEN[1 agenda and it was agreed to include this item at the end of AIRPORT ADDITION TO TO the meeting, time permitting CWSSION Mr Marz reviewed the agenda for the upcoming Divisional meetings, noting the agenda would include an overview of joint services, bylaw enforcement and 9 -1 -1 system followed 1996 DIV MEETINGS a discussion period It was noted, from a previous meeting, contract grading had been requested for inclusion in the Division Two meeting Mr Vickery inquired about including the ambulance on the agenda Mr. Marz reported on the last ambulance meeting Mr. Marz moved the meeting go "in camera" CARRIED "IN CAMERA" Time 1.10 P.M Mr. Boake moved the meeting continue, the "in camera" session being completed. CARRIED Time 2 00 P M. Mr Marz requested Mrs Lowen report on the 9 -1 -1 system at his The use of the video, to show especially the new paver, was noted he would arrange for the for these meetings prepare and present the Divisional meeting DIV MEETINGS recent capital purchases, discussed Mr. Wagstaff projector to be available Mr Marz completed his report of the ambulance meeting, REPORT noting the ambulance board would be working on their 1996 budget at their meeting, scheduled for tomorrow evening Mr Marz moved to accept the reports on the Division APPROVAL OF DIV Meetings and the Ambulance. FETING & N43 REPORTS CARRIED Mr. Jeffery reported he had met, on Jan 11/96 with Mr Herman Epp, County Commissioner, County of Mountain View BYE pNFORCp„M and Mr Alex McGee, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, County of OFFICER REPORT 6 • U L� COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 Mountain View, to discuss the contracting of bylaw enforcement services The cost for these services would be $266 00 per day; the officer could enforce the Motor Vehicles Act, Highway Traffic Act, Motor Administration Act, Liquor Control Act; the officer has portable scales; and the officer would only report to Mr Epp, not council Mr Epp has indicated a recommendation, that the County contract with the M D for bylaw enforcement services at $266 00 per day, will be presented to his council at their next meeting on Jan 24/96 Mr Jeffery recommended the bylaw enforcement officer use Mountain View policies so that there would be no confusion These policies include allowing a 90% ban to farmers on a 75% banned road Monthly bylaw enforcement reports would be presented to Council. "c' > Mrs Lowen moved to table any decisions regarding a bylaw enforcement officer until after all the upcoming Divisional BYLAW ENFORCEMENT meetings had been completed (Feb 27/96) OFFICER TABLED CARRIED A short recess was held from 2.15 P.M - 2.35 P M Mr. Wagstaff reported he had arranged, with Sony Store in Red Deer, for a Sony projector to be delivered to the M D SONY PROJECTOR office, on a trail basis FOR DIV MEETINGS Mr. Jeffery requested agenda item 12, Municipal Planning Commission minutes, be removed from the agenda It was agreed to remove this item since it would cause a conflict as there were Subdivision and Development Appeal Board members present Mr Jeffery reviewed the highlights of the Jan 15/96 Mt Vernon Water Committee meeting It was agreed to table any MT VOM WATER decisions regarding this issue until after the membership C".MINJTES meeting, scheduled for the first week in February Mrs. Lowen moved to accept and file. CARRIED Mr Boake gave a brief report on the Water Act, Bill 51, meeting he had attended in Airdrie, reviewing changes requiring water supply to be part of subdivision requirements, requirements that people ensure they have a water supply and do not encroach upon other people's water supplies; licensing of wells for own protection; water rights and transferability of water rights Mr Marz recommended all councillors review this Bill and it was agreed Mr. Cunningham and Mr Rusling also review this Bill Mr Vickery inquired if this issue should be put on the agenda for the Divisional Meetings It was agreed not to place this item on this agenda Mr. Marz thanked Mr Boake for his report Mr Vickery moved to accept and file CARRIED Mr Wagstaff and Mrs Lowen presented the Parks Committee report and recommendations. Recommendations include the increase in overnight camping fees at Keivers Park be increased from $8 00 per unit per night to $10 00 per unit per night and maintenance charges for all cemeteries not owned by the M D remain at $200 00 per annum Mr. Jeffery noted Mr. Allan Mills, the Keivers Park attendant had indicated he would be willing to return to oversee the park operations this upcoming season Mr Vickery noted he had been approached by Mr Leonard Litz about contracting grass cutting Mr. Wagstaff noted he had reported this at the 7 l APPROVAL OF MT VERN1 WATER COMM MINUTES REPORT ON WATER ACT, BILL 51 1 PARKS C". REPORT 9 1]CIYYLt�n11TT/MIC /Vp7c�' p P,,- 153 I'll 1:fty T • • �J COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 Parks Committee meeting and Mr Thomas was going to contact Mr Litz to obtain prices for this service Mr Wagstaff noted the committee would like to encourage local communities to get more involved in maintenance Mr. Vickery noted each year the residents of Arthurville CEWTERY MUNTT94U Community set aside one day as a work bee to cut the grass at the cemetery Mr Jeffery requested all councillors to advise the office if they know of funeral arrangements so that the M.D. staff can ensure roads are cleared and snow plowed or grass cut at cemeteries. Mr Wagstaff noted the i Keivers Park provincial grant will be phased out The park's net loss is $4,500 00 for 1995. The committee has DIVERS PARK GRANT recommended a sign be placed indicating the increase in i park fees is to keep the wash house open and offset utility charges. The committee has also recommended the wood pile be relocated beside the park attendant's residence and sold to campers by the wheel barrow load. Mr Wagstaff noted the telephone costs for the park attendant's telephone was $833.00 in 1995 The cost is high due to the fact people wanting reservations call the M D office and the office staff pass along the messages to the park attendant who has to return calls to arrange reservations It was agreed this arrangement should be revised and the calls placed directly to the attendant thus eliminating long distance charges. Mr Wagstaff inquired on the ownership of the lights at LIGHTS AT KEIVERS the park, whether AB Power or the M D owned the lights and PARK the possibility of turning off these lights during the winter months Another idea proposed by the committee was to have a service organization manage the park Mr. Wagstaff reported that Braconnier Park was not financially viable and proposed it be redesignated into a rest stop, thereby eliminating the requirement of a water BRFEMIFR PARK supply It was noted Council had approved the park participate in the Mt. Vernon Water project and to this end had committed the requested $150 00 towards the preliminary engineering costs It was agreed any decision regarding a change at Braconnier Park should be considered after the Mt Vernon Water meeting r16110 7A- -r C t :faT Mr Boake moved to accept and file this report APPROVAL OF PARKS CARRIED 0". REPORT Mr Jeffery reviewed the revised Airport Agreement, prepared by the town of Three Hills, and reflecting the revised M D and town representation and sharing of costs AIRPORT COMIUSSION The new agreement reflects representation as two voting AGREBW members from the M D council and four from the town of Three Hills; costs to be shared with the M D. paying one third and the town two thirds; and budget approval required from both the town of Three Hills council and M.D. council. It was noted the Airport Commission bylaw would have to be reviewed to ensure if reflected the current agreement conditions Mr Boake moved the Airport Agreement between the town of APPROVAL TO SIGN Three Hills and the M D of Kneehill be signed. AIRPORT COMN. G CARRIED Mr Hanger and Wagstaff briefly reported on the activities of the Airport Commission, noting the provincial grant in AIRPORT COW. the amount of $61,000 00 had been received and that the REPORT Commission had been advised of the M D purchase of the Degelman blade and plowing priority of the airport runway • Mr. Hoff moved to accept and file CARRIED 0 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23rd, 1996 Mr Jeffery read an invitation from Hillside Lanes to participate in a Grudge Match League with other jurisdictions in the area This league would require a team of four people to bowl four times throughout the remaining bowling season of January to April Thursday evenings at 7 00 P M would be the league night with a cost of $30.00 per team or $7 50 per person and team members could vary. Mr Marz inquired if Council was interested in participating in this event. It was agreed Mr Jeffery act as team captain and arrange for team players and spares and advise Hillside Lanes the M D would be willing to participate in this event Mrs. Lowen moved the meeting adjourn. Time 3 25 P M CARRIED Reeve Municipal Adm'"irator F] i INVITATION FROM HILLSIDE LANES RE BOJWLING L_EAOIJE Idli I47 -f A7IW 0 C 0 JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT JANUARY 10th, 1996 to JANUARY 23rd, 1996 REPORT' Balance Forward CORRESPONDENCE $ NIL 1. Jan 9/96 Direct Deposit - Fines distribution - $147 00 2. Jan 9/96 Direct Deposit - AB Environment - $24.00. 3. Jan 3/96 AAMD &C Municipal News Highlights 4 Jan 10/96 AAMD &C Municipal News Highlights 5 Dec /95 AAMD &C Executive Meeting Highlights 6 Jan 9/96 Agenda - Golden Hills Regional Div #15 7. Dec 12/96 Minutes - Golden Hills Reg. Div. #15 8 Dec 18/96 Minutes - Golden Hills Reg Div #15. 9 Dec /95 Fines Disbursement Report 10 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) information re. courses 11. Nov 14/95 letter and terms of reference on the study of Canadian Unity & Ident.ity 12 Employment Opportunity - Town Manager, Town of Taber 13 Employment Opportunity - CAO, town of Lamont. 14 Employment opportunity - Ag Fieldman, County of Paintearth 15. Employment opportunity - CAO, village of Rosemary 16. University of AB government course information 17 Dec 30/95 AB Gazette 18 Workshop information - Community Development. 19 Information letter - WaterCan project 20. Advertisement - Kenonic Inspection Services 21 LGAA Annual Spring Conference and CAMA /LGAA Pre Conference Workshop information and registration. 22 Jan /96 Municipal World magazine 23 Dec /95 Muscular Dystrophy newsletter 24. Jan /96 C N I B newsletter 25 Pride in Partnership Alberta, aboriginal newsletter 26 Advertising - 1995 Blue Book of Canadian Business 27 Seminar advertising - The Exceptional Assistant 28. Seminar advertising - Business Writing for Results 29. Seminar advertising - Stand Up, Speak Out and Succeed. 30 Seminar advertising - Windows Version 3 1 (and earlier). 31 Seminar advertising - How to Design High- Impact Newsletters, Brochures, Ads, Reports and Proposals 32 Jan 16/96 Highway 21 News 33 Jan 12/96 Red Deer County News HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1 Nil ,_ # i P W S REPORT JANUARY 0*�, 1996 1 Have advised Torchinsky Engineering to close the tender on t'ie Buffalo Base Course project on February 26/96 This will provide time to review and make recommendations for the council meeting, scheduled for the next day (Hope to have the tender ready to -day for review by Council and approval) 7 Pws 2 Gravel crew and graders did not work on those -35 C days It's too hard on the equipment. I 3 Have Miles looking into a half section of gravel six miles south of Delia The estimated gravel source was 100,000 See-Pz,P yards Price for the half section was listed at $190,000 00 m_&rr" with a realtor We're still looking into it 4. The boys should be out of the south country, in a week or so, if everything goes good They will be moving to Torrington. 5 The dozer blade is ready and mounted on the 4 x 4 tractor 6. Recommendation to council from the Capital Committee - ------------------------------------------- Lo e D McCook, Public Works Superintendent