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AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING February 25th, 1997
1 Approval of Agenda
2 Approval of Minutes
3 J C Jeffery Report
4 Executive Committee Report
5 Bank Reconciliation and Cash Comparison Reports
6 Accounts Payable
APPOINTMENTS.
9 00 A.M Mr Andy Nakaska
9.00 A.M Lonnie McCook, Public Works Superintendent
10 00 A.M Jack Ramsay Reform M.P Crowfoot Constituency
TRANSPORTATION ITEMS
7 Public Works Superintendent Report
8 Canada Alberta Infrastructure Works Program
9 Feb 12/97 Capital Committee Report
10 1997 Divisional Meetings Report
11 Pioneer Land Services
12 Mt Vernon Water Report
13 Equity Water Hook Up Request Dennis Smyth
14 Equity Water Report
GENERAL ITEMS
15 E 911 Emergency System
16 FCSS Meeting Report
17 AAMD &C Convention Reeve's Meeting
18 Public School Boards Association of Alberta
19 Animal Control Enforcement
PLANNING ITEMS
20 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing Dates to be set
Becker Appeal against Development Permit #1744 97
Rupert/Lansmk Appeal against Development permit #1745 97
OTHER ITEMS.
21 Agricultural Service Board
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A regular meeting of council was held in the M.D of Kneehtll office, 232 Main Street,
Three Hills Alberta on Tuesday, February 25th, 1997 commencing at 8 30 A.M
The following were present for the meeting
Councillors Marylea Lowen
Otto Hoff
Robert E Boake
James M Hanger
Richard M Vickery
M Glen Wagstaff
Division One
Division Two
Division Three
Division Five
Division Six
Division Seven
John C Jeffery, Administrator
Jennifer Deak Assistant Administrator was also present and recorded the minutes
Reeve Richard Marz was absent from the meeting
Deputy Reeve Otto Hoff called the meeting to order at 8 35 A.M
The following items were requested to be added as late items to the agenda
14a. Cement Blocks
14b Brost/Piepke
14c SH 806
Mr Wagstaff moved approval of the agenda with the above noted additions
Mr Boake moved approval of the February Mt", 1997 council minutes
Mr Jeffery s report was presented
Mr. Vickery moved approval of Mr Jeffery's report.
Executive Committee Report was presented
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF
CARRIED AGENDA
CARRIED APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
APPROVAL JCJ
CARRIED REPORT
EXEC COMM
REPORT
Under Executive Committee #5, Equity Water, Mr Hanger clarified this matter, noting it
was Mr Dau's water line manhole that required investigating to determine if located on
M.D road allowance, not Mr Jones , as reported erroneously in the Feb 11/97 minutes
Mrs. Lowen moved to table Executive Committee item #S, Equity Water, until the April
council meeting
CARRIED
Under Executive Committee #8 Overload Permits a discussion followed on the lack of
enforcement for overload violations on municipal roads, the advantages of keeping a record
of those parties who apply for road permits, and the need, in some circumstances, to re-
route some overload permit applications because of bridge restrictions
Mr Vickery moved the Executive Committee item #8, Overload Permits,
recommendation be changed to "Executive Committee recommends the MD. keep
issuing over iveight permits. "
CARRIED
EQUITY WATER
INVESTIGATION
CLARIFIED &
TABLED
OVERLOAD
PERMITS
Mr Vickery then excused himself from the meeting time 9 05 A.M MR. VICKERYOUT
OF MEETING
Mr Jeffery noted, with the absence of Mr Martens, who was on sick leave, the remaining
office staff were not as knowledgeable in bridge restrictions and rerouting truckers
applying for overweight permits and that without enforcement little was being OVERLOAD
accomplished by continuing issuing permits It was noted any rerouting of overweight PERMITS
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trucks could be referred to Mr McCook It was also noted, the surrounding municipalities
have bylaw enforcement so any overweight trucks entering our municipality would have to
comply with the overweight restrictions and enforcement of the surrounding area
Mr Andy Nakaska and Mr Lonnie McCook, Public Works Superintendent, entered the
MRNAKAsKA &
meeting 9.00 A.M
MR MCCOOKINTO
MEETING
On behalf of council, Mr Hoff welcomed Mr Nakaska to the meeting and invited him to
make his presentation Mr Nakaska thanked council for scheduling this meeting and
proceeded to demonstrate a device the `triple charger' which can be installed to existing
fuel systems to act as a catalyst and break down the impurities in the fuel, increase engine
NAKASKA TRIPLE
efficiency and save on fuel consumption costs This device is used in conjunction with an
CHARGER
"oil charger" which cleans the engine and acts as a boundary lubrication. Use of the triple
PRESENTATION
charger and oil charger can result in between 68% 86% less hydrocarbon emission and fuel
REPORT
savings from 15% in diesel units and 20% in gas vehicles
and the film industry
MR. VICKERY
Mr Vickery re- entered the meeting time 9 30 A.M
BACKINTO
billion more out of the economy by closing tax loopholes, a total of $7 billion has been cut
MEETING
Mr Nakaska offered to install, at no charge, for a trial period, a triple charger on a M.D
REPORT
gravel truck and test it against another gravel truck used on the same haul routes noting
records of fuel consumption could be maintained and compared Mr Nakaska also offered
to provide the first oil charger, noting a total of one ounce of oil charger was required per
litre of oil when every oil change was done on a vehicle In response to costs, Mr Nakaska
NAKASKA TRIPLE
advised the cost for the larger triple charger, which would be installed on vehicles with a
CHARGER OFFER
motor over 8 litres, was $1,150 00 plus GST the cost for the smaller triple charger used in
DISCUSSION&
vehicles with motors less than 8 litres, was $350 00 plus GST, and a 16 oz bottle of oil
SENIOR BENEFITS
charger was $47 41
Mr Hoff thanked Mr Nakaska for meeting with council, advised council would further
discuss this offer and advise Mr Nakaska thanked council for their time, left two
ENERGIZING THE
information two videos of this device with Mr McCook and left the meeting time 9 55
MR NAKASKA OUT
A.M
OF MEETING
Mr Jack Ramsay, MP Crowfoot Constituency and Mr Gordon Pasiuk, a member of the
MR. RAMSAY, MP
Crowfoot Constituency Board of Directors entered the meeting time 1000 A.M
& MR PASIUK
INTO MEETING
On behalf of council, Mr Hoff welcomed Messrs Ramsay and Pasiuk to the meeting and
invited Mr Ramsay to address council Mr Ramsay thanked council for the opportunity to
meet with them, noting he is always impressed how local governments manage to maintain
balanced budgets are fiscally accountable and provide grassroots and direct communication
with the people
Mr Ramsay then briefly discussed the gun control legislation noting the government had
GUN CONTROL
not undertaken any industry impact studies prior to presenting this bill An enormous
REPORT
economic impact resulting from this legislation would be felt by such groups as museums
and the film industry
In reviewing the federal budget Mr Ramsay noted the federal government has taken $24
billion more out of the economy by closing tax loopholes, a total of $7 billion has been cut
FEDERAL BUDGET
in transfer payments to the provinces for health and education the federal government is
REPORT
now paying only 21% of health costs, approximately $10 12 billion would be taken out of
the economy through increased CPP Mr Ramsay noted the Reform party felt all these
monies removed from the economy would decrease fob creation
The funding (and /or lack of same) for the CPP was discussed Mr Ramsay noted the CPP
had a $40 million shortfall two years ago the Reform Party had opted out of the MP
CPP FUNDING
Pension Plan, the Reform Party would like to see the CPP operated like a RRSP with each
DISCUSSION&
person having an individual account that could not be accessed by the government
SENIOR BENEFITS
A discussion followed on senior benefits and means testing for senior benefits including
addressing those seniors in need of benefits
Mr Ramsay noted the Reform Party promoted energizing the economy by providing more
ENERGIZING THE
disposable income to the people one child in five is living in poverty in Canada to day
ECONOMY
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because of fiscal mismanagement, $47 billion dollars is going towards the interest payments
on the $600 billion national debt
Mr Ramsay advised a report will be coming out on the Young Offenders Act The Reform
Party is promoting early detection and prevention of youth crimes pre charge diversion
YOUNG
programs, authorities must not shrink from incarceration of people who threaten society,
OFFENDERSACT
punishment must be equivalent to the offence it must be dust and fair
DISCUSSION
In response to comments and questions regarding the Canadian Wheat Board and the
transportation of grain across the border by farmers, Mr Ramsay noted the Reform Party
would like to see greater options /choices for the farmers, there is the issue of the Wheat
Board structure the operations should be more transparent so farmers can see what is
happening
Mr Ramsay reported on Bill C65 The Endangered Species Act noting this Act gives
BILL C65
enormous powers to AB Environment and will have a huge impact on land users and
ENDANGERED
farmers The United Nations has promoted this Act it did not originate in Canada
SPECIESACT
Mr Hanger inquired about Bill C72 addressing the movement of grain noting this Bill has
just been introduced to Parliament The Bill proposes to give the Wheat Board full control
of inter provincial grain movements Mr Hanger noted the Bill will control the movement
BILL 72 - GRAIN
of grain, which is an unknown quantitative commodity, and this control will be of no benefit
MOVEMENT
to the farmer There were inter provincial controls in the 1970's but they were later
DISCUSSION
removed Mr Hanger noted this Bill was now waiting for second reading and urged Mr
Ramsay to speak out against the Bill
Mr Ramsay concluded his meeting with council by noting the Reform Party is striving to
put some balance back in decision making by doing the business of the people by the voice
of the majority- policies come from the people one must have faith in the common sense of
the majority
Mr Ramsay requested input from council on what they would think of the constitutional
recognition of local governments, that is the constitution of Canada to set out the powers of
CONSTITUTIONAL
local governments Currently local governments get their authority from the province
RECOGNITION OF
Local governments are the grassroots, they are the closest form of government to the
LOCAL GOV'TS
people Mr Ramsay thanked council for their time, comments and discussions on various
issues noting he had conducted some 400 meetings since 1993 of which 80% were in his
constituency
Mr Hoff extended an invitation for Mr Ramsay and Mr Pasiuk to join council for lunch
The invitation was accepted and the meeting then recessed for lunch from 11 30 A.M until
LUNCHRECESS
1235PM
RAMSAY & PASIUK
Mr McCook was present but Messrs Ramsay and Pasiuk were not present when the
OUTOFMEETING
meeting continued
It was noted two Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearings were being SDABMEETINGS
scheduled for March 12/97
Mr Hoff moved Mrs Lowen replace Mr Man on the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board, subject to the resignation of Mr Marz as a result of his successful
election into the provincial legislature
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reported the auditor was completing the financial statements for the M.D and
all indications were for an approximate $250 000 00 surplus Mr Jeffery then requested
direction from council regarding setting up any reserves at year end It was generally
agreed not to set up any reserves at the Dec 31/96 year end and to report any excess monies
as a surplus for the year
APPOINTMENT OF
MRS. LOWENTO
REPALCE MR.
MARZ ON SDAB
SUBJECT TO PROV
ELECTION -0�
RESULTS
1996 MD
FINANCIAL
.CTA TF]NFNTC
Mr Jeffery reported a letter had dust been received from the Hon Butch Fischer, Minister of
Transportation, regarding the M.D s request for cost sharing to widen the SH 806 project,
from north of Linden to SH 583, to a 10 metre finished top Alberta Transportation and SH 806 PROJECT
Utilities is willing to recognize cost sharing (75/25) for the regrading base and paving of the FROM NTH OF
substandard horizontal curves, vertical curve, and the upgrading of any bridge structure to LINDEN TO SH 583
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modern 10 metre wide standards However Alberta Transportation and Utilities will not
cost share the cost to grade and base widen the remaining sections, this cost must be totally
borne by the M.D A discussion followed on the engineering report on this road project and
the need to rebuild rather than overlay, the road because of the poor and /or lack of base
under the road surface It was noted the engineering report had documented core samples
of the road, which confirmed the poor and /or lack of base Mr Wagstaff requested better
clarification of the letter and the province's commitment to the project It was agreed to
have Mr McCook get together with Mr Colin Stroeder, Torchinsky Engineering to review
this matter
Mr Wagstaff moved further information can be obtained on this matter and it be tabled
until the next meeting
CARRIED
SH 806 PROJECT
FROM NTH OF
LINDEN TO SH 583
-j,& rndwo 70 PaK
G/6
The Public Works Superintendent Report was presented Under item #1 grader contracts PWSREPORT
a discussion followed on re- tendering the Division 5 and 1 contracts Mr Jeffery
recommended Mr Busby be sent an invitation to meet with council to discuss renewal of his
grader contracts Mr McCook noted Mr Busby had indicated he would like to have the
contracts re- tendered It was noted fuel and grader blade costs had increased over the past
year
DIVI &5
Mr Boake moved to re- tender the grader contract for a one year term in Division Five GRADER
and a six month (summer) term for Division 1 and that the deadline for receiving these CONTRACTS TO BE
tenders be set for 8 30 A.M Tuesday, April 8't', 1997 RE- TENDERED
CARRIED ' °'a'1'
Mrs Lowen moved approval of the Public Works Superintendent Report, as presented APPROVAL OFPWS
CARRIED REPORT
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Mr Jeffery reported the Contribution Agreement for the Canada Infrastructure Works
Program had been received Combined federal and provincial funding entitlement for the
M.D is $126 465 68 representing 2/3 total project contribution with the M.D contributing
the remaining one third The same guidelines, terms and conditions as the previous
Infrastructure funding applies to the new funding A discussion followed on possible road
projects that would qualify for this funding CANADA
INFRASTRUCTURE
Mrs Lowen moved Mr .leffery and Mr McCook revteiv the funding and criteria WORKS PROGRAM
guidelines for the Canada Infrastructure Works Program and bring recommendations ° AAC
back to the next council meeting on which road projects could qualify for this funding
CARRIED
The February 12`i', 1997 Capital committee Report was reviewed
CAPITAL COMM
REPORT
Mr Vickery moved to approve the steamer purchase, as recommended in the Capital
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Committee Report, and further to accept this report, as presented
APPROVAL TO
CARRIED
PURCHASE 1cdn�m,o
STEAMER
The reports from the Divisional Meetings, held February 10`x', 11"' and If", 1997 were
presented
DIVISIONAL
It was reported two people attended the Division 4 and 5 meeting Mr Gordon Park had
MEETING
requested the cattle scale be cleaned and repaired prior to being rented out Mr Park noted
REPORTS
the rope at the back of the scale was broken Mr Vickery requested Mr Hanger and Mrs
Lowen, the ASB councillor members, request the scale be checked and repaired if
DIy4 &5 ASB
necessary, and cleaned in the M.D steamer bay each time it is returned from being rented
SCALEREQUEST
out
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Mr Wagstaff reviewed the comments received at the Division 1 2 and 3 meeting noting
DIV1,2 &3
fourteen ratepayers and six councillors attended this meeting In response to a ratepayer
MEETING
inquiry about limiting the hours of the Division 3 contract grader, Mr McCook noted all
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contract grader hours are monitored and, if road conditions need addressing more hours are
authorized to the gradermen Mr McCook further noted a review of the grader hours
showed there was only a twenty hour difference between the M.D gradermen hours and the
contract gradermen hours Mr Wagstaff noted an inquiry had been received regarding the
average cost to grade a mile of road It was agreed no cost per mile could be provided as it
was a variable the constant was the hourly rate which was $66 00 per hour for the contract
grader Mr Wagstaff noted a comment had been received regarding the M.D requesting
too much from oil companies when they develop undeveloped road allowances Mr
McCook noted no councillor can relax a road policy; Road Committee can recommend a
relaxation which council can then consider and, if agreeable, approve same In response to
comments regarding the township and range signs and cost of same it was noted these signs
are on steel posts and 90% of the sign losses are due to vandalism
Mr Hoff requested the request for gravel on the Grainger Road by Mr MacDonald s
residence north of Highway 9 be referred to the Road Committee
It was noted the issues regarding E911 and Braaz/Lowen land access problem were agenda
items and could be discussed when the item was introduced from the agenda
It was reported Mrs Louisa Lowen has raised concerns regarding the process followed in
issuing a development permit for a mobile concession at the Horseshoe Canyon Mr Jeffery
then reviewed the information in the file regarding this matter noting this permit
Development Permit #1704 96, was applied for on July 26/96 and issued on Sept 10/96 to
Maria Brandon, to set up a mobile trailer concession at the Horseshoe Canyon The legal
description on the permit was Pt SW 27 -28 21 -W4 The legal was changed to `adjacent
to Pt SW 27 28 21 W4 after Mrs Lowen and her lawyer had objected to the legal
description as it described Mrs Lowen s property The lawyer, Mr William Herman, Ross
Todd & Company, had sent a letter, addressed to both Mr Jeffery and the Municipal
Planning Commission requesting confirmation the M.D 's records had been amended to
reflect the correct legal description Councillor Marylea Lowen further reported Mrs
Louisa Lowen was offended because the wrong legal description had been used Mrs
Louisa Lowen telephoned Mr Alex Cunningham, M.D Development Officer, who
repeatedly said the legal description was fine and, for a fee of $200 00, Mrs Lowen could
appeal the Development Permit It was noted Mrs Louisa Lowen had documented this
matter and had recorded the times, etc of all transactions in this issue Mr Vickery noted
the lawyer's letter had not been presented to the Municipal Planning Commission Mr
Jeffery noted, if the applicant for the Development permit, Maria Brandon, had provided the
legal description did the M.D have the right to change this legal description? Mr Vickery
noted Mr Cunningham should have checked this out if not when the application was made
then after receiving the calls from Mrs Louisa Lowen and receiving the lawyer s letter
Councillor Marylea Lowen noted, in her opinion, Mrs Louisa Lowen should be reimbursed
for her legal costs in this matter and that Mr Cunningham should have advertised the
correct legal description for this Development Permit Mr Jeffery requested more
information be obtained and requested Councillor Marylea Lowen obtain a copy of Mrs
Louisa Lowen's documentation in this matter
Mr Hanger then reported on the incorrect reporting of a deadline for an appeal to a
development permit, noting Mr Cunningham on the afternoon of Feb 11/97 had advised
Mr Vickery and himself, the deadline for the appeal for the Ed Miller feedlot expansion
development permit was 4 30 P M that day At the Divisional Meeting that evening an
inquiry was made by Mr Alan Becker, as to the deadline for the appeal The councillors
responded the deadline had expired at 4 30 P M that day Mr Becker then opened the
newspaper and advised the advertisement regarding this development permit stated the
deadline was Feb 18/97 Mr Vickery then advised Mr Becker the M.D would have to
accept the advertised deadline date of Feb 18/97, this was the date advertised to the public
Mr Jeffery noted Mr Cunningham had advised the Feb 11/97 date was recorded on one
sheet of paper in the file and as Feb 18/97 on another- the mix up was the result of changing
dates to meet advertising deadlines Both Mr Vickery and Mr Hanger stated Mr
Cunningham had not referred to any paper nor file when advising them of the deadline on
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ROAD BUILDING
POLICY
REQUEST FOR
GRA VEL
REFERRED TO
ROAD COMM
7cs rr1�o T PuZ`
LOWEN/
HORSESHOE
CANYON PERMIT
CONCERNS
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PERMIT
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the afternoon of Feb 11/97 All councillors agreed this situation had portrayed a lack of
credibility, on their part, to the public
Mr Vickery reported the Division 6 and 7 Divisional Meeting was attended by fifteen
DIV 6& 7 MEETING
ratepayers and four councillors and noted, unlike the previous evenings meeting, this
MT VERNON
meeting had received a lot of positive feedback and comments especially on the excellent
WATER CO -OP
work of the gradermen in removing the snow and keeping the roads in good condition
LEGAL OPINION
upon submission of a detailed plan for the proposed crossing location prior to any work
LOWEN/
It was agreed the Lowen/Horseshoe Canyon development permit matter be referred to the
HORSESHOE
next council meeting and not dealt with at the Municipal Planning Commission level
CANYONDEV
made for either party to make an application to the regulatory authority, that being the
PERMIT
Mr Vickery moved to accept the Dwisional Meeting Report.
REFERRED TO
CARRIED
NEXT MEETING
Hanger s concerns, the M.D could have the Co op use its own equipment, not M.D
Mr Jeffery reviewed the letter to Pioneer Land Services Ltd regarding the access road SE
22 29 21 W4 and the dispute between the landowners Braaz and Lowen (Louisa and
Ralph) for access to the Lowen land, NW 14 -29 21 -W4, and the motion from the Feb 11/97
council meeting that no further action be taken and the landowners be left to resolve this
matter between themselves It was noted, due to the terrain of the land the road allowance
is about 150 ft short of accessing the Lowen property, access has to be gained by travelling
across a portion of Mr Braaz's land A discussion followed on the possibility of having the
Farmers Advocate intervene in this matter and the option to expropriate Councillor
BRAAZ/LOWEN
Marylea Lowen noted last year Mr & Mrs Ralph Lowen had to aerial spray the land and
ACCESS PROBLEM
had no access to the property The Lowen's would like this matter resolved prior to spring
SE 22 & NW14 -
so the land can be utilized this year
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should be notified of the possible one mile extension to the Braconnier project
Mrs Lowen moved Mr Jeffery obtain legal counsel to determine the fastest means to
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access the Lowen property adjacent to Mr Braaz's land at SE 22- 29 -21 -W4
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery proceeded to review the legal opinion from Mr Barry Sjolie Brownlee Fryett
regarding the Mt Vernon Water Co op Ltd crossing agreement, noting this agreement is
MT VERNON
binding upon the M.D for a period of ten years Under the terms of the agreement each
WATER CO -OP
crossing of a M.D right of way by the Co op s water line must be approved by the M.D
LEGAL OPINION
upon submission of a detailed plan for the proposed crossing location prior to any work
RE AGREEMENT
taking place in the M.D s roadway Therefore, no pipe can be put into the M.D s roadway
until this approval is given If the parties cannot agree upon the location then provision is
made for either party to make an application to the regulatory authority, that being the
Alberta Energy & Utilities Board, which has the right to determine where pipeline crossings
can take place in respect to municipal roadways Mr Vickery noted to address Mr
Hanger s concerns, the M.D could have the Co op use its own equipment, not M.D
equipment for their water project thus eliminating an avenue for possible future M.D
liability Mr Hanger noted his concerns with this project were for properly backfilled
ditches after installation of the water line noting the Co op would have to return to the
project, after its completion, to check the backfilling in the ditches Mr Hanger also
expressed concerns for possible erosion occurring under roads as a result of this
construction or possible future water seepage. Mr Jeffery noted everyone has the right to
use the road allowance, the pipeline agreement signed by the Co op was negotiated with
Canadian Western and drafted by a lawyer Mr McCook noted the SH 583 road project,
1997 MD ROAD
from Highway 21 east, was scheduled for this year and the Co op should be advised of this
PROGRAM
project and that any water lines along this project would have to be installed after road
construction as the grade lines are unknown at present Mr Vickery also noted the Co op
should be notified of the possible one mile extension to the Braconnier project
MOTION TO
Mr Vickery moved a letter be sent to the Mt. Vernon Water Co op advising them of the ADVISE MT
SH 583 road project (east of Highway 21) and the possible extension to the Braconmer VERNON CO -OP OF
project and further adwsing no water lines can be installed along the road allowances of M.D.'SROAD
these projects until their completion because the grade lines cannot be determined until PROJECTS
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project completion and further the Co -op be referred to Mr McCook for additional
information regarding this matter
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reported Mr and Mrs Smyth King had requested additional information
regarding their request to hook onto the Equity water project at NW 34 32 23 W4 The
Smyth Kings want to know whether the M.D will finance in full, or in part, the costs,
estimated at $20 000 00, to hook onto the Equity water system and if so under what terms
It was noted the Smyth Kings would like this work done in 1997 and have been advised the
M.D 's work schedule has already been drafted and should this hookup occur, it would have
to be properly engineered and contracted out by tender It was also reported PFRA could
provide the technical support, and perhaps financial support, to undertake an evaluation of
this water hook up request It was noted there could be other interested parties in the
vicinity that may want this water service the Bogner's may be interested A discussion
followed on setting up another phase for the water project and limiting Phase I to the
original petitioners
Mr Jeffery left the meeting time 3 20 P M
SMYTH KING
REQUEST TO
HOOK ONTO
EQUITY WATER
LINE
Nw34- 32 -23- w4
MR. JEFFERY OUT
OF MEETING
Mr Vickery moved the original petitioners for the Equity Water Project form Phase I of DEFINING PHASE
the Equity Water Project and further this phase of the project be considered completed IOFEQUITY
CARRIED PROJECT
Mr Boake moved the possibilities of a Phase II, to extend the Equity Water Project, be
investigated, PFRA be requested to provide technical and, if possible, financial
assistance in this matter, a letter be sent to the town of Three Hills advising them of
these intentions to determine if their water system has the capacity to provide this
potential water supply, and further Mr and Mrs Smyth Kung be advised of the
possibility of a Phase H to the Equity Water Project to provide a water supply to NW 34-
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CARRIED
Mr Jeffery re entered the meeting time 3 25 P M
A short recess was held from 3 25 P M until 3 35 P M
MOTION TO
INVESTIGATE
POSSIBILTY OF
PHASE H OF
EOUITYPROJEECT
LEr>Ex.7fk�f;7�o<
3�Ucu:. s IlT�4 vnH >H KiaC,
MR. JEFFERY
INTO MEETING
RECESS
Mr Hoff noted agenda item #14a cement blocks had been addressed during the break with CEMENT BLOCKS
Mr McCook and was taken care of ADDRESSED
Mrs Lowen moved the M D of Kneehill not provide any manpower nor equipment to M.D. NON
the Mt Vernon Water Co -op for their proposed water line and further all previous INVOLVEMENTIN
motions to provide these services be rescinded MT VERNON
CARRIED WATER PROJECT
It was noted this motion could be included with the letter, approved earlier in the meeting
to the Mt Vernon Water Co op
Mr Boake reported he had been advised by Mr Denver Eitzen the Armien Toews estate
was now settled and it would be an opportune time to negotiate the property purchase of
the land and house adjacent to SH 806 south of Linden at Pt NE 19 30 25 W4 It was
noted council had previously discussed the purchase of this property to accommodate the ARMIENTOE"
SH 806 road project and re alignment It was further noted a price of $28 000 00 had been PROPERTYISH 806
discussed STH OF LINDEN
PROJECT
Mr Vickery moved the M.D initiate the process and enter into negotiations to purchase
the Arnuen Toews property abutting SH 806, south of Linden, Pt. NE 19- 30 -25 -W4
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Mr Hoff reported Mr Vern Brost had advised of a problem with a portion of land in SW
28 29 24 W4 Mr Brost was in possession of a Caretaker Permit from Alberta
Transportation and Utilities for the Crown owned parcel of land in the SW 28 29 24 -W4 BROST/PIEPKE
quarter section The adjacent landowner, Mr and Mrs Laverne Piepke, SE 28 29 24 W4 PROBLEM
had pushed snow and bales onto this property Mr Hoff noted Mr Brost had given him a SW 28 -29 -2Q W4
copy of his permit from Alberta Transportation and Utilities for the land this documentation > /-,,r
would be forwarded to the M.D office tomorrow Mr Jeffery advised, upon receipt of this 4 ra
documentation he would contact Alberta Transportation and Utilities to further proceed in
this matter
Mr Boake moved Mr McCook look into and evaluate the offer made earlier in the NAKASKAIMME
meeting by Mr Nakaska, regarding the triple charger, and this matter be tabled pending CHARGER OFFER
further information from Mr McCook � &.:r a aP1J4
Mr McCook reported the County of Red Deer will be placing road bans on their roads on
Monday, March 3/97
Mrs. Lowen moved Mr McCook be authorized, at his discretion, to place road bans on
municipal roads, as required
CARRIED
Mr McCook left the meeting time 3 50 P M
The review of the Executive Committee continued
Under Executive Committee #13, Mr Wagstaff discussed recognizing the gradermen, snow
plow operators and shop personnel for their efforts in maintaining the M.D roads during the
heavy snow falls this winter
Mr Jeffery briefly left the meeting and returned with Mr McCook time 3 55 P M
Mr Wagstaff continued with his discussion, noting both the road and gravel crews had
previously been awarded a day off with pay in recognition for outstanding fob performance
A list of affected employees was compiled Lawrie Ross, Henry Wiens, Bud Haskell, Alan
Meding, Gary Ensminger, Bob Gundlach, Brian Plant Brian Sowerby Keith Smith Earl
McRae Doug Knapp and Lonnie McCook
Mr Wagstaff moved a letter be sent to all the above mentioned employees thanking them
for their efforts and good ivork and mvarding them a day off, ivith pay, with this time to
be scheduled at the Public Works Superintendent's discretion
CARRIED
Mr Vickery moved approval of the Executive Connnittee Report
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A UTHORIZATION
FOR PWS TO
PLACE MD ROAD
BANS 7;A LS
MR MCCOOK OUT
OF MEETING
EXEC. COMM
CON'T
MR. MCCOOK
BACK INTO
MEETING
RECOGNITION OF
EMPLOYEES FOR
SNOW PLOWING &
REWARD Off DA Y
OFF WITH PAY
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APPROVAL OF
EXEC COMM.
REPORT
Mr McCook left the meeting time 4 05 P M MR MCCOOK OUT
OF MEETING
Mr Jeffery and Mr Vickery reviewed the report and recommendations to the Three Hills
Council from the E911 Advisory Group This report states the cost to residents for a local
E911 Centre is estimated at $9 36 per capita for the first year and $6 88 per capita for each E911 ADVISORY
year thereafter and could be increased if provincial grants decrease The report also notes GROUPREPORTTO
the costs for local E911 must certainly be greater than for contracting E911 Basic Call TOWN OF THREE
Forward service from Red Deer The report concludes by recommending E911 Call HILLS
Answer Service and city of Red Deer be chosen as this service provider The report also
recommends the town publish the findings of this report, make hard copies available and
consider holding a non binding referendum Mr Jeffery then reviewed the responses
received from the towns and villages regarding the E911 service options
Mrs. Lowen moved the M D of Kneehill recommend E911 Basic Call Forivard service E911 SERVICE
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supplied by the city of Red Deer and further write all towns and villages within the RECOMMENDA770
municipality recommending a uniform E911 system for the area with the N
recommendation of the majority of jurisdictions to dictate this service and further Z_,»�z - T
requesting the towns and villages notify the MD of their E911 service choice by March A, -i,(i
11"', 1997
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed the town of Three Hills February 19/97 meeting with all towns and
villages and the M.D to discuss the formation of a regional FCSS program The town has THREE HILLS FCSS
scheduled a further meeting with representatives, to be appointed from each jurisdiction, MEETINGREPORT
tentatively set for March 26/97
Mr Boake moved Mrs. Lowen be appointed the MD. representative and attend this
meeting
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Mr Jeffery reported the Reeve's Meeting, in conjunction with the AAMD &C Spring
Convention will be held on Monday, March 31/97 at 4 00 P M. at the Edmonton Inn, and
requested any agenda items for this meeting be submitted to Mr Bart Guyon, Reeve, M.D
of Brazeau prior to March 14/97
Mr Jeffery reported the Public School Boards' Association of Alberta has forwarded a
summary and status report on their legal action to obtain a judicial declaration on local
autonomy
Mrs Lowen moved to accept and file.
CARRIED
APPOINTMENT OF
MRS LO WEN TO
FCSS COMMITTEE
AAMD& C REEVE'S
MEETING AGENDA
ITEMS REQUEST
PUBLIC SCHOOL
BOARDS LEGAL
ACTIONREPORT
Mr Jeffery reviewed the animal control and bylaw information noting Mr Lynn Gustafson
had indicated he would be willing to provide animal control services A discussion followed ANIMAL CONTROL
on the many considerations required to enforce an animal control bylaw tags fines BYLAW
impound fees, boarding fees, SPCA guidelines for animal retention
Mr Vickery moved first reading to Bylaw #1368, this being the bylaw to provide for BYLAW #1368
animal control and enforcement in the hamlets of the M D of Kneehill ANIMAL CONTROL
CARRIED & ENFORCEMENT
IN THE HAMLETS
It was agreed to refer this bylaw to the Executive Committee for further review OF THE MD
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Mr Jeffery noted a date of March 12/97 had been scheduled for a Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board Hearing 9 00 A.M for the Miller appeal (NW 15 29 24 W4) SDABDATES
and 1 00 P M. for the Rupert/Lansink appeal (SW 32 30 22 W4) -,,,4o
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Mr Lowen moved approval of the accounts presented for payment to -day, subject to APPROVAL OF
revieiv by the Finance Committee of Councillors Hoff and Boake. ACCOUNTS
CARRIED
MR. VICKERY OUT
Mr Vickery left the meeting time 4 30 P M OFMEETING
Mr Boake moved to table the balance of the agenda items and further moved the BALANCE OF
meeting adjourn AGENDA TABLED
CARRIED & MEETING
ADJOURNED
Time 435PM
MIMIN
1VIun�cipal Admm�s�`ator
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REPORT
Balance Forward $000
Balance Forward $000
CORRESPONDENCE.
1 Feb 12/97 Receipt #0026249 $37 276.43 Kneehill sustainable Water Imtiatives
2 Feb 19/97 Receipt #0026281 $50 00 Fines distribution
3 Jan/97 Fines Distribution Report
4 Jan 31/96 AB Gazette
5 Feb 14/97 FCM Communique newsletter
6 Feb /97 AB Community Development Community Focus' newsletter
7 Feb /97 Municipal World magazine
8 Winter 1996 Local Government Institute `Local Services Research Review
9 Equipment for Sale 1990 Alamo Ground Keeper Mower
10 Equipment for Sale Sand plow Sander and Gravel Truck
11 Employment Opportunity CAO - Municipality of Crowsnest Pass
12 Employment Opportunity Manager Corporate Services, M.D of Mackenzie
13 Employment Opportunity Development Graphics Technician M.D of Woodlands
14 Employment Opportunity Maintenance Person I, Town of Fox Creek
15 Employment Opportunity Accounting Clerk Town of Morrinville
16 Employment Opportunity CAO, Village of Thorsby
17 Employment Opportunity CAO Town of Lamont
18 Employment Opportunity CAO, Town of Watson lake
19 Employment Opportunity Foreman Public Works Village of Onoway
20 Employment Opportunity - Municipal Administrator, M.D of Bonnyville
21 Employment Opportunity Administrative Coordinator County of Vulcan
22 University of Alberta Course information
23 1996 Crowsnest pass Visitors' Guide & Prosperity South Spring Conference information
package
24 Jan/Feb 97 Electrical Line' magazine
25 Tomko Institutional Sports Equipment sales catalogue
26 Feb /97 `Status Report' the newsletter from the Premier s Council on the Status of
Persons with Disabilities
27 Esso Imperial Oil booklet The Discovery That Made History - The Legacy of Leduc
28 Composting Awareness Week advertising
29 Seminar advertising Achieving YES in Collective Bargaining
30 Videoconference advertising Cleaning products In Our Homes, In Our Environment
31 Seminar advertising How to Think Outside the box
32 Seminar Advertising Excelling as a First Time Supervisor
33 Advertising Pins Unlimited
34 Advertising The Corpus Government Index
35 Advertising Mr MSDS Services Inc (material safety data sheet)
36 Advertising PCI Enterprises
37 Seminar advertising Self Assured, Relaxed and In Control
38 Seminar advertising Assuming Responsibility for Your Municipal Development Plan
39 Law Now subscription renewal
40 Feb 5/97 The Olds Albertan newspaper
41 Jan/97 issue of Municipal News newspaper
42 Feb 11 & 18/97 Highway 21 News newspaper
43 Feb 12 & 19/97 The Capital newspaper
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HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
1 Brown, Gordon
Campground
NE 23 29 21 W4
2 Nakaska, Andy SE 26 31 22 W4
Home Occupation - Automotive Accessory Sales
3 Penner Fred
Addition to residence
4 Bertram, Kevin
Residence 2730 sq ft
5 Leischner, Brian
Residence 1400 sq ft
Minutc/jgjrcpon.doc
NE 12 32 24 W4
$50,00000
SE 29 28 -22 -W4
$200 000 00
SE 15 33 26 W4
$80,00000
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PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
TUESDAY, February 25th, 1997
1 The grader contracts for Div #1 and 95 are due now and April 30/97 I think we
should re tender these out because Busby has moved his good operator out of the area
and I wasn t happy with Div #1 last year The contract we signed was for one year
and I talked with Ken and he hadn't any real plans for operators and figured that we
should also re tender
2 The gravel crew has moved into the Torrington pit and are hauling out to Wimborne
3 Graders are pushing back bad areas and lifting ice from roads along with plowing out
bins
4 The hoe is also out in Div #3 pulling back big drifts
LONNIE
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT