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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-11-26 Council MinutesCf� El- E i MD OF KNE AGENDA - COUNCIL MEE 1 Approval of Agenda 2 Approval of Minutes 3 J C Jeffery Report 4 Executive Committee Report 5 Bank Reconciliation and Bank Cash Compari 6 Accounts Payable APPOINTMENTS. 10 15 A.M. 130PM 20OPM GENERAL ITEMS Mr Lonnie McCook, Pub. Public Hearing see agenc Public Hearing see agenc 7 Budget Comparison Report 8 J C Jeffery Report Adjustments and Reser 9 Annual General Assessment Report 10 Recreation Grants 11 Joint Services TRANSPORTATION ITEMS: 12 Public Works Superintendent Report 13 SH #806 14 Muchka Road Project 15 Pioneer Land Services Access Road SE 22 16 Grad & Walker first time gravel request E c 17 Blade Grade Request W of 25 28 24 W4 PLANNING ITEMS. 18 Public Hearing dates to be set for Applications to Amend Land Use Bylaw SE 18- 32 -23 -W4 NW 18 32 23 W4 NE 23 29 21 W4 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 19 Land Use Bylaw Amendment NE 16 32 24 W4 W Koch 20 Land Use Bylaw Amendment Lots 11 26, Blk 7, Plan 505OAK Swalwell B Bigeloi LATE ITEMS 21 Mt Vernon Water Co op 22 Linden Rural Fire Area Report 23 Kneehill Community Resource Board (KCRB) Report 1 ,J u • 11 M.D. OF KNEEHILL No. 48 COUNCIL MINUTES November 26' ", 1996 A regular meeting of council was held in the M.D Three Hills, Alberta, on Tuesday, November 26", The following were present for the meeting Reeve Richard Marz Councillors Marylea Lowen Otto Hoff Robert E Boake James M Hanger Richard M Vickery M Glen Wagstaff Administrator John C Jeffery of Kneehill office, 232 Main Street, 1996 commencing at 8 30 A.M Division Four Division One Division Two Division Three Division Five Division Six Division Seven Jennifer Deak Assistant Administrator, was also present and recorded the minutes Reeve Richard Marz called the meeting to order at 8 30 A.M Mr Vickery moved approval of the agenda. CARRIED Mr Wagstaff moved approval of the November 5196 council meeting minutes CARRIED Mr Jeffery's report was presented PRESENT CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Lowen moved approval of Mr .1effery's report including the authorization of a APPROVAL OFJCJ committee of Councillors Hanger and Vickery, to spent up to a maximum of $200 00, to REPORTAND purchase prizes for the upcoming Christmas party. XMASPARTY CARRIED PRIZES The Executive Committee Report was reviewed Under report item #12, Rural Recreation Grants, a discussion followed on the intent of council's mandate regarding rural recreation grants Mr Jeffery read the Oct 19/94 letter sent to all rural communities which outlined council's intention to phase out rural recreation grants over a five year period It was noted the rural recreation grants had been reduced by half over the past six years Further discussion followed on supporting some of the rural community associations, recognizing that some municipalities do not have facilities such as pools or arenas but do offer some sort of recreational activities for their residents such as community centres, libraries, etc The possibility of using a per capita funding base for a minimum recreation grant for those jurisdictions that do not qualify for a recreation grant, based on facilities, was discussed Mr Hoff moved a 1996 rural recreation grant of $2,000 00 each be paid to the rural communities of limborne, Huxley and Sivahvell with a review of these grants for the 1997 and further this motion replace Executive Committee Report item #12, Rural Recreation Grants, recommendation CARRIED Mr Hoff moved Council adopt a policy for a minimum grant, for recreational purposes, to urban jurisdictions that do not qualify for other recreational grants, and this policy for a minimum recreation grant be based on a $2 50 per capita, based on the population of the urban jurisdiction. CARRIED Mr Vickery moved approval of the balance of the Executive Committee Report. CARRIED Mr Wagstaff moved approval of the October 1996 bank reconciliation and cash JD/MIN EXEC. COMM REPORT RURAL RECREATION GRANTS APPROVAL OF 1996 RURAL RECREATION GRANTS MINIMUM URBAN RECREATION GRANT POLICY 7 .�.Era:� cSeou-s � �iier�l APPROVAL OF EXEC COMM. REPORT APPROVAL OF 3 3 NO N 0 9 M.D. OF KNEEHILL No 48 COUNCIL MINUTES November 26' h, 1996 comparison reports, as presented The October 31/96 budget comparison report was presented and a discussion followed on the projected estimated revenue and expenditure overages and shortages for the year Mr Jeffery noted the interest earned budget revenue would probably not be met for the year due to declining interest rates BANK & CASH RPT APPROVAL OF Mr Boake moved approval of the budget comparison report, as presented BUDGETREPORT CARRIED Mr Vickery moved approval of the accounts presented for payment to -day, subject to APPROVAL OF review by the Finance Committee of Councillors Hoff, Man, Hanger and Vickery ACCOUNTS CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported a committee of Councillors Vickery, Hoff and Hanger had reviewed the M.D s policy #13 10A, Reserves, which provides that a minimum of two million dollars be retained in reserves at all times A discussion followed on whether the M.D s borrowing bylaw provisions should exceed the total amount of reserves It was noted the M.D of RESERVES POLICY Kneehill is below the provincial average for reserves Mr Jeffery reported the M.D has $5 6 mullion in reserves as at December 31/95 and further the AB Municipal Affairs recommendation for reserves is that a minimum of 25% of the total tax levy be held in reserves A discussion followed on the need to replace dwindling gravel inventories in the future, the need to ensure the M.D s sound financial position, and the need to ensure fiscal responsibility in future financial decision making APPROVAL TO Mr Boake moved Policy 13 -10A, Reserves, be changed to reflect a minimum of three CHANGE million dollars be retained in the M.D. of Kneehrll reserve account at all times RESERVES POLICY CARRIED Mr Vickery moved the meeting go "in camera. " "IN CAMERA" CARRIED JEFFERY & DEAK Mr Jeffery and Mrs Deak left the meeting time 10 10 A.M OUT OFMEETING Mr Boake moved the meeting go "out of camera. " "OUT OF CARRIED CAMERA" Mr Jeffery, Mrs Deak and Mr McCook entered the meeting time 1020 A.M JEFFERYETAL INTO MEETING A request was made to have Mr Jeffery look into the most effective and efficient means for the M.D to implement its policy regarding councillor cellular telephones to minimize long CELL PHONES distance charges for the municipality REQUEST The Public Works Superintendent report was presented Under report item #5 a request was made to place an article in the newspaper addressing M.D policy and procedures for PWSREPORT snow removal It was agreed this article submitted by the Reeve on behalf of Council should recognize the unusual earlier winter conditions, relay council s appreciation of ratepayers patience in this matter, recognize the limited resources of the municipality and ARTICLERE that the M.D is doing its best to remove snow and clear roads, the M.D cannot provide SNOWPLOWING same day service it is not fiscally feasible, it takes approximately 3 4 days to snow plow PROCEDURES & the municipality, there are approximately 160 200 miles of roads in each division, the M.D POLICIES has increased its snow plowing fleet over the past years by an additional three units, and inform of the M.D 's priorities for snow plowing and clearing of driveways APPROVAL OFPWS Mr Vickery moved approval of the public Works Superintendent Report including & ARTICLE RE. approval for an article, by the Reeve, on behalf of Council, addressing the snow plowing SNOWPLOWING policies and procedures, as discussed MIMIN i 1 0 E M.D. OF KNEEHILL No. 48 COUNCIL MINUTES November 26' ", 1996 Mr Jeffery provided a summary of the letters received from the village of Acme Acme School Council, Wendy Woods and Dr Elliot School Parent Council, regarding SH 806 between Acme and Linden and the recent vehicle accident and resulting fatality The recommendations received from Mike Welsh, regarding the addressing of this matter were also reviewed Mr Marz requested the RCMP accident report regarding this accident and recommended, upon receipt of this information a response to these letters be drafted, forwarded to Mr Welsh and the M.D s insurance company for comments prior to passing on to the concerned parties A discussion followed on whether a response should be sent to all these parties now, indicating the M.D is awaiting information regarding this matter and will respond when all information is received Mr McCook noted the driving lane on this section of road is the same width as secondary road standards, the only difference being there are no shoulders on this section of road Mr Jeffery noted the RCMP in Beiseker had been contacted and requested to forward their accident report on this recent fatality To date this information has not been received It was agreed to draft a letter for presentation to council at the next meeting Mr Marz recommended the Kneehill Community Resource Board Family Resource Worker for the Acme Linden area focus on presenting and highlighting the responsibilities and consequences of traffic safety and alcohol abuse to the Acme Linden students Mr Jeffery requested council's direction in responding to the concerns listed in the summary of the letters It was agreed to acknowledge this road is one of the most highly travelled roads in the M.D of Kneehill although it is not a highly travelled road by provincial standards, make no response to the comments about the reference to Death Strip' or number of lives lost on this section of road, mention the M.D 's road priorities and that SH 806 road surface, north of Linden is in worse condition than the road surface between Acme and Linden verify the driving lane road width and compare with other secondary roads, specifically the newly surfaced SH 583 between SH 806 and Three Hills, address the rail line abandonment and the rail line overpass on this road that can be addressed and removed after the rail line closure acknowledge the accidents involving deer on this road and inform there are more numerous accidents involving deer in other locations in the M.D Mr Vickery requested the bi campus arrangements between Acme and Linden be discussed with the school representatives at the meeting arranged between the Reeve, Administrator and school officials on December 3/96 It was noted council undertakes to respond in the best possible manner to complaints and accidents and the M.D 's insurance coverage dictates legal advice be sought prior to the municipality reacting and making comments on these incidences and further this requirement is to protect the municipality from inadvertent comments or from proceeding with a course of action that may result in legal actions which ultimately cost the ratepayers money It was agreed a letter of response, to these letters regarding SH 806 between Acme and Linden, be drafted for presentation to the next Executive Committee meeting Mr Hanger moved to accept as information the SH 806 report. CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported the final survey was complete on the Muchka Project and required parts of Road Plan 3791 JK to be cancelled in SE 17 29 24 W4 and in SW 16 29 24 W4 to accommodate the new road alignment and survey Mr Wagstaff moved approval to cancel portions of Road Plan 3791.1K in the SE 17-29 - 24-W4 and the SW 16- 29- 24 -W4, as per new survey completed by Mr Robin Arthurs CARRIED The November 20/96 Road Committee Report was reviewed I Under report item #5, Request for blade grade to Chan residence, W 25 28 24 -W4 Mr McCook advised the road is approximately 24' wide and would be re looked at next JDIMIN LETTERS RE. SH 806 BETWEEN ACME & LINDEN RESPONSE TO LETTERS REQUEST TO DISCUSS ACME LINDEN BI CAMPUS WITH GOLDEN HILLS SCHOOL DIV LETTER OF RESPONSE RE SH 806 BETWEEN ACME & LINDEN TO BE DRAFTED FOR EXEC COMM MUCHKA PROJECT ROAD PLAN CANCELLATION APPROVAL Ae7,�ues ROAD COMMITTEE REPORT a J M.D. OF KNEEHILL No. 48 COUNCIL MINUTES November 26th, 1996 summer APPROVAL OF Mr Hanger moved approval of the Road Committee Report. ROAD COMM CARRIED REPORT j Mr McCook advised council his driving restrictions would be removed November 28/96 s Mr Boake moved the mileage rate reimbursement for the Public Works Superintendent PWSMILEAGE be re- instated to the same level as the M D of Kneehill Policy 7 -13, Mileage RATE Reimbursements ``� I' PO ecF� a ACL- , PAY CARRIED PWS OUT OF Mr McCook left the meeting time 11 20 AM MEETING 3 Mr Jeffery requested Mrs Deak complete the information request from council regarding employee working hours and benefits DEAK OUT OF Mrs Deak left the meeting time 11 20 AM MEETING i Mr Jeffery recorded the minutes during Mrs Deak's absence a Mr Jeffery reviewed the report, prepared by Mr Ed Dunay assessor, outlining the major changes in assessment for the 1997 year noting the impact from railway abandonment will reflect a decrease in assessment dollars for the municipality 1997 ASSESSMENT REPORT Mr Boake moved to accept and file this report. f /[ I' CARRIED � THREE HILLS Mr Jeffery distributed a summary outlining the town of Three Hills Recreation Funding RECREATION Proposal A discussion followed on recreation funding of facilities located in urban FUNDING jurisdictions PROPOSAL A request was made to obtain legal opinion regarding the possibility of canceling the Trochu TROCHUPOOL r pool bylaw BYLAW The town of Three Hills recreation funding proposal was compared with Kneehill's position e and it was agreed to concur with the town that revenue figures used must be the highest of j actual revenue or 75% of the operating expenditures It was agreed the M.D 's position i ® regarding revenues should be that total revenues be included and also total expenditures, a j excluding capital and debenture payments The town is proposing revenues not include MD'S RESPONSE & merchandise sales, concession revenues non resident fees, advertising revenues and STEP PROPOSAL TO I grants and expenditures not include merchandise for resale concession expenditures, THREE HILLS debenture payments and arena advertising expenses The town s proposal is for the net RECREATION operating deficit to be shared 50/50 with the M.D Various scenarios for funding the FUNDING operating deficits of the pools and arenas in the M.D were discussed Mr Marz proposed as the M.D comprises of 44 1 % of the total urban and rural population in the municipality and there are three arenas and five pools (Three Hills indoor pool to count as two pools) the M.D s share of operating deficits for these facilities should be 1/3 of 44 1% of the operating losses for each arena and 1/5 (2/5 for Three Hills) of 44 1% of the operating i losses for each pool in the municipality A discussion followed on combining the deficits for the pools and arenas and paying on a per capita basis L UNCH RECESS The meeting recessed for lunch from 11 50 AM until 1 00 P M DEAKINTO Mrs Deak was present when the meeting continued MEETING The discussion regarding the urban recreation grants and the M.D 's contribution towards j the operating deficits of these facilities continued HANGER IN & OUT Mr Hanger left the meeting at 1 05 P.M and returned at 1 10 P M OFMEETING MIMIN Z r C M D OF KNEEHILL No 4 November 26th. I Items discussed included the funding of deficits the incentive for these facilities to make a profit, identifying urban/rural users and basing contributions on the percentage of RECREATION urban/rural users It was noted paying on a per capita basis took into consideration the FUNDING maximum potential users Mr Marz left the meeting at 1 15 P M. and returned at 1 18 P M. The recreation grant discussion continued along with a discussion on urban jurisdictions that do not contribute to the operations of recreational facilities and a discussion on the possibilities of a Regional Recreation Board comprising of one councillor from each jurisdiction Mr Marz noted the M.D 's response to the town of Three Hills recreation proposal was an initial position and a starting point for negotiations and discussions for the next town and M.D point meeting It was agreed to propose the following operating deficit sharing proposals for the arenas and pools 1/3 of 44 1% funding for operating deficits in arenas and 115 of 44/1% funding for operating deficits in pools, as previously discussed or the pooling of all arena and pool operating deficits to be paid on a per capita basis with total per capita being the entire population of the municipality and with the addendum that these recreational facilities could be administered by a Regional Recreation Board Messrs Alex Cunningham Development Officer John Ruslmg Planner Cameron Koch and Don MacDonald entered the meeting time 1 30 P M Mrs Lowen moved council recess in order to hold the public Hearing scheduled for 130 PM CARRIED Mr Hoff moved council do now reconvene. Time 145 P M Messrs Koch and MacDonald left the meeting time 145 P M MARZ IN & OUT OF MEETING MD'S RESPONSE & PROPOSAL TO THREE HILLS RECREATION FUNDING PROPOSAL CUNNINGHAM, RUSLING, KOCH & MACDONALD INTO MEETING RECESS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING CARRIED RECONVENE In response to questions from council Mr Rusling advised a council decision regarding rezoning cannot be appealed, a subdivision application can be appealed the subdivision approving authority can set the limits and size for a subdivided parcel Mrs Lowen moved first reading to Bylaw #1363, this being the bylaw to redesignate the north east quarter of section 16, township 32, range 24, west of the 4`'' meridian from Agricultural Conservation (AC) District to Agricultural (A) District. CARRIED Mr Boake moved second reading to Bylaw #1363 Mr Hoff moved third reading be given to this bylaw at this time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr rickery moved third reading to bylaw #1363 CARRIED KOCH & MACDONALD OUT OF MEETING BYLAw #1363 To REDESIGNATE NE 16- 32 -24 -W4 Mr Marz reported he had attended a meeting, with some ratepayers of Mountain View to discuss changes to separation distance requirements under the Land Use Bylaw, for MARZREPORT intensive livestock developments These ratepayers would like any future developments requiring minimum separation distances to have these distances calculated using the JD/MIN 5 i s 0 EO P' i E M.D. OF KNEEHILL No 48 COUNCIL MINUTES November 26' ", 1996 applicant s land and not the adjoining landowner's lands Under current rules this calculation provides for a minimum separation distance from the nearest residence, this could restrict future developments on the adjoining landowners property The County of Mountain View will be addressing this issue with some of its ratepayers Mr Marz encouraged council to be proactive and implement any changes in tandem with Mountain View, the M.D 's planning partner The advantages of having an applicant use only his land in calculating a minimum separation distance for intensive livestock operations was discussed and it was agreed such a requirement would allow the adjacent landowner the opportunity to develop his own property without having restrictions placed on any developments because of an adjoining landowner's development On the down side Mr Marz noted containing separation distance requirements to the applicants lands only could escalate land prices as more land would be required to develop an intensive livestock operation A discussion followed on the possibility of reducing minimum set back requirements when calculating these distances on the applicant's land only and also the possibility of requiring a consolidation of land should a landowner place an intensive livestock operation close to the property line but adjacent to a parcel of land he also owned Mr Marz concluded his report by recommending Kneehill and Mountain View work together on this matter to ensure compatibility and consistent definitions for extensive and intensive livestock operations and minimum separation distances Mr. Hoff moved council recess in order to hold the public Hearing scheduled for 2 00 PM " 1 1 Mr Lowen moved council do now reconvene. 94 Cal 1 1 Time 2 15 P M Mrs. Lowen moved first reading to Bylaw #1364, this being the bylaw to redesignate Lots 11 -26, Block 7, Plan 5050AK, Swahvell, Alberta from Hamlet Commercial (HC) District to Hamlet Residential (HR) District. CARRIED Mr Vickery moved second reading to Bylaw #1363 Mr Wagstaff moved third reading be given to this bylaw at this time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr Boake moved third reading to bylaw #1363 CARRIED Messrs Cunningham and Rusling left the meeting time 2.20 P M MARZ REPORT RE. MOUNTAIN VIEW MEETING RE MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCES & INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS K RECESS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENE BYLA w #1364 REDESIGNATION LOTS 11-26, BLK 7, 5050 AK, SWAL WELL CUNNINGHAM & RUSLING OUT OF MEETING Under agenda item #11 Joint Services it was agreed the M.D had established a recreation position from which to commence discussions and negotiations It was noted the town of Trochu had requested a separate meeting with the M.D to discuss joint services It was agreed council s preference would be to have a meeting with all jurisdictions at the same JOINTSERVICES time Mr Jeffery was requested to make the arrangements for anoint service meeting MEETING Mr Hanger moved to accept agenda item #11, Joint Services CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported applications had been received to amend the Land Use Bylaw on SE 18 32 23 W4, NW 18 32 23 W4 and NE 23 29 21 W4 Mr Vickery moved a date be set for Tuesday, December le, 1996 at 2 00 PM for a Public Hearing to hear the applications for the redesignation of both the SE 18 and the MIMIN 711 A i M.D. OF KNEEHILL No. 48 COUNCIL MINUTES November 26' ",1996 II JD/MN NW 18 - 32 -23 -W4 and the necessary notices be sent to all parties PUBLICHEARING CARRIED DATES SET SE & NW 18-32 - i Mr Vickery moved a date be set for Tuesday, December 10`h, 1996 at 2 30 P M for a 23 -W4 & NE 23- Public Hearing to hear the application for the redesignation of NE 23- 29 -21 -W4 and the 2- 9 -21 -W4 necessary notices be sent to all parties CARRIED Mr Jeffery reported the Mt Vernon Water Co op had agreed and paid one half of the legal costs paid to Brownlee Fryett regarding the Mt Vernon water project Mr Jeffery further advised the Co op had adopted a policy to address members wanting to secure the contract price for a hook up for property where title transfer had not yet been completed, this policy was to address the hook up request for Braconnier Park Mr Jeffery then reviewed the MT VERNON October 8/96 council minutes regarding the legal fees and approval for water hook ups It WATER CO -OP was noted neither Mr Marz nor Mr Hanger attended the October 8/96 council meeting A discussion followed on the clarification of the number of water hook ups council approved It was agreed the intent was for the M.D to contribute its share to the Three Hills Airport Commission's water hook up and have one hook up for the M.D The M.D s water hook up location was to be determined at a later date and dependent upon transfer of title for • Braconnier Park and council s decision whether or not to have the water installed at the park. Should the water not be installed at this park an alternate location would be determined for this water hook up Mr Hanger moved to re- clarify the October 8`h, 1996 motions regarding water hook ups with the Mt. Vernon Water Co -op, confirming the intent of the motions was to RECLARIFICATION participate in the Three Hills Airport Commission water hook up and have only one OF NUMBER OF water hook up for the M D of Kneehill with that hook up location described as `no fixed MD WATER HOOK location' but with the intent this hook up could be installed at Braconnier Park or at an UPS ON MT alternate, to be determined location, should the Braconnier Park hook up not be VERNON WATER developed SYSTEM CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr Jeffery reported on the November 25/96 meeting between the M.D Fire Committee j and the village of Linden to discuss the terms of the point fire agreement It was reported Linden feels the fire cost sharing should remain at 75/25, in the Sept 14/95 letter to the village the M.D had given a year's notice for the reduction of the fire cost sharing to LINDEN FIRE 50/50, the same as other M.D fire cost sharing agreements with other jurisdictions in the MEETING REPORT municipality According to Linden's statistics in the past ten years there have been 125 rural fires and 11 fires in the village The benefits to the village residents of having the fire department located within their boundaries was discussed along with the point service principles and sharing equitably this service throughout the M.D Linden has requested the 75/25 cost sharing arrangements remain in place for 1996 as they have not budgeted for any changes to the fire cost sharing. A discussion followed on a possible joint fire department between Acme and Linden I Mr Hanger moved the 50/50 fire cost sharing arrangements between the village of Linden and the MD of Kneehill commence effective January 1", 1997 and further LINDENJOINT Linden be advised the M D is still willing to cost share, on a 50150 basis, a joint fire FIRE COST department between the villages of Acme and Linden where the M D would contribute SHARING 50% of capital and operating costs and the villages jointly share the remaining costs. � �rt--147J CARRIED ® It was agreed the villages of Acme and Linden, and not the M.D , should negotiate the joint ACME LINDEN Acme Linden fire department JOINT FIREDEP'T j Under agenda item #23 Kneehill Community Resource Board (KCRB) Mrs Deak reported, further to the meeting held November 25/96 between the town and the KCRB to discuss the town's 1997 funding conditions to this program, Mr Jack Ramsden has advised KCRB REPORT RE. II JD/MN if k I . i s 9 E - 0 VI D OF KNI ,HILL No. 48 COUNCIL MINUTE' November 26t ", 1996 the town of Three Hills has agreed to participate and contribute to this program for 1997 THREE HILLS The town has also requested the KCRB agreement be reviewed in the new year 1997 FUNDING TO KCRB Mr Vickery moved to accept and file this report CARRIED Mr Hanger moved the meeting go "in camera. " Mr Jeffery and Mrs Deak left the meeting time 2.45 P M A short recess was held Mr Boake moved the meeting come "out of camera. " Mrs Lowen moved to table discussions Mr Vickery moved the meeting adjourn Time 4 10 P.M Reeve "IN CAMERA" CARRIED JEFFERY & DEAK OUT OF MEETING RECESS CARRIED "OUTOF CAMERA" CARRIED DISCUSSIONS TABLED CARRIED ADJOURNMENT 0 is s 3 i a 3 PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT TUESDAY, November 26th, 1996 Road crew moved in from the pit Monday Things froze up pretty fast and they were starting to snap bits 2 Gravel crew will be stockpiling at Marshmans when McNairs get their scale going again 3 Division 95 has a new operator He is the man from division #1 Bob Glover has moved and is still working for Busby up north 4 Graders and plows have been busy, everybody should be in good shape until the next big wind or snowfall 5 Just a reminder when you get calls about roads that are totally impassable, 90% of what you hear is probably B S An example I'll share with you is a call we received about a road nobody could get down. Before we could check this out with a' /2 ton, 8MP 27of^Owrs the farmer that called in was in town at the Dairy King having coffee 10 minutes after he called in We are not going to be running around with machines chasing calls, or nothing gets done We start in an area and we go, we treat everyone as fair as we can and in about 3 4 days we re over the divisions There is no such thing as school bus routes, every road we have is a bus route one way or the other People have to realize after a storm we will be there, but not always on the same day It won t get done any faster be phoning in and complaining that they can t get to town /T SUPERINTENDENT