HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-07 Council MinutesEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - August 7, 1997
The Executive Committee of Otto Hoff and Richard M Vickery met on Thursday, August 7,
1997 at the M.D of Kneehill office in Three Hills, commencing at 8 30 A.M Mr John
Jeffery, Administrator, and Mr Lonnie McCook Public Works Superintendent, were present
along with Mrs Jennifer Deak Assistant Administrator, who recorded the minutes
The following items were reviewed
1 Allan Becker Request re. Amalgamation of Roll Numbers
Mr Becker met with Council, at their last meeting, to discuss the minimum tax levy and to
request the two roll numbers for the NW 21 29 24 W4 (Roll #1171200 128 05 acres
and Roll #1171200 1 21 acres) be amalgamated as these parcels are listed on one land
title Mr Dunay has investigated this matter and advises the 1 21 acre parcel is a road
allowance adjoining the north boundary of NW 21 29 24 W4, it is not part of the quarter
section as per surveyed acres, it is listed as an addition to the title but is classified as a
separate unit, the only way this can be changed is by amalgamating the 121 acres to the
quarter section Unofficially with Council s approval, this 1 21 acre parcel can be
assessed to the quarter
Also, further to Mr Becker's comments to Council regarding not having received the
titles to the lots in Grainger he purchased from the M.D it was reported there was
documentation on file that Mr Becker had signed an acknowledgement, dated Feb 6/97,
acknowledging receipt of the titles for the Grainger lots
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Executive Committee recommends, for tax levying purposes, Roll # 1171200 be �.00m „�,m7/ -�'`�
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2. Alberta Pipeline Project
The Alberta pipeline Project has announced it will not proceed with its proposed project
to construct a pipeline to transport sweet natural gas to south central Alberta The
company, which originally received significant indications of support, has not received
sufficient firm commitments to proceed with the project
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. F1-1--
3 July 22/97 Letter from Village of Linden re. Equipment and Services
With reference to the M.D 's July 17/97 letter regarding save harmless agreements as a
requirement for the M.D to provide services for other municipalities the village of Linden
has inquired whether the M.D requires this agreement to be entered into immediately or
at the time services are required
Executive Committee recommends the village of Linden be advised this agreement will / 7��T
be required at the time the village requests services from the M.D. and further, the
M D is currently having its legal counsel draft this agreement
4. July 17/97 Letter re: Street Signs Wimborne
M Dube, of Wimborne, has written a letter to the M.D stating that approximately two
years ago the M.D provided street addresses for the residents of the hamlet and required
house numbers be placed on homes To date, there are still no street signs in Wimborne to
identify the addresses yet the dog license application requests a street address The letter
concludes by wishing "good luck” finding the dog owner on streets with no names
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. F "11sr
5. July 29/97 Letter from PFRA re. Equity Pipeline Extension
Mr Gerry Guy District Engineer Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA) has
forwarded design considerations and estimated costs for adding three new members (Glen
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Smyth Dennis Smyth and Vern Bogner) onto the existing Equity pipeline The existing
system has been analysed to assess whether the system could accommodate additional
users and the results of the modeling exercise indicates that the system is not capable of
simultaneously delivering the peak discharge (10 US gpm) to all the users However, it is
noted simultaneous peak demands among all users is an unlikely situation Other models
and analysis were conducted and the conclusions are that it appears as though the existing
system would be capable of accommodating the new users, but there may be infrequent
occurrences when `low' system pressures are experienced PFRA notes a concern over
the town of Three Hills discussions to provide water to Trochu but also notes Trochu has
a high storage capacity and could fill their water storage during off peak hours without
significantly impacting the Equity system Total cost estimates for the three water hook
ups are $71,260 00 with average cost per tap off being $23 750 00 It was further noted
the M.D would probably be better able to estimate the cost of adding the additional users
than PFRA
Executive Committee recommends the three parties requesting this water hook up onto
the Equity system be advised of the M D 's Policy 14 -8, Equity Water -Phase 1
Boundaries, that being the original signatories for the Equity Project form Phase I of
the project and this phase be considered completed, and further advised Council is
willing to consider a Phase M for the Equity Project and will facilitate a Phase 11 if it
is feasible to do so. It was noted approximately 25 hook ups was considered feasible
for a Phase 11 development Also, all three parties requesting this hookup be provided
with the PFRA information regarding the design considerations and estimated costs
for adding three new members onto the Equity system,
6 ALARIE December 31, 1996 Financial Statements
The Alberta Local Authorities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange (ALARIE) has forwarded
their December 31, 1996 financial statements Total assets at this date are $19 M and
subscribers' equity $16 2M
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
7. July 30/97 Letter from Alberta Transportation and Utilities re. Engineering Design
Standards
Alberta Transportation and Utilities has advised their department has reviewed their
practices and expectations that impact services provided by consulting engineering firms
and note their published design standards should not be taken as absolute requirements but
rather used as a guideline with unique conditions, such as terrain, considered to optimize
designs and produce the best value for the expenditure Mr Jeffery noted a copy of this
letter had been faxed to Mr Colin Stroeder, Torchinsky Engineering
Executive Committee recommends accept and file.
8. AAMD &C Survey on Secondary Highway Construction
Alberta Transportation and Utilities has recently invited the AAMD &C to partner with the
department in reviewing key performance issues relating to Secondary Highway
construction in Alberta The review will focus on performance of contractors and
consultants in addition to engineering consultant standards. The AAMD &C has requested
member municipalities complete a survey to assist the AAMD &C in this review The
AAMD &C will have a formal report available on these survey results at the Fall
Convention The Executive Committee then proceeded to complete part of the survey
The Committee requested the survey be faxed to Mr Colin Stroeder, Torchinsky
engineering, for his input regarding the survey questions dealing with revisions to Alberta
Transportation and Utilities `Engineering Consultant Standards for Municipally
Administered Secondary Highways "
Executive Committee recommends the responses to this survey be reviewed by Council
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9. July 23/97 Letter from Alberta Transportation and Utilities to B.M. Potter
Consultants Ltd. re. Mt. Vernon Water Co op
The M D has received copy of Alberta Transportation and Utilities letter to B.M Potter
Consultants regarding the Mt Vernon Water Co op project and the placement of the
water line paralleling Highway #27 The department has approved a permit for the water
line parallel to the highway and this approval has been granted as an exception to Alberta
Transportation and Utilities standard practice of having the lines placed 30 metres from
the right of way A copy of Alberta Transportation and Utilities General Construction
Guidelines has been enclosed These guidelines address pipeline construction, placement,
crossings, depth, slopes casing drainage backfiiling, etc
Mr Vickery reported Mr Boake, Mr Hanger and himself had discussed the formation of
a Committee to set policy guidelines for future water lines
Executive Committee recommends the Alberta Transportation and Utilities General
Construction Guidelines be referred to the above Committee to set policy guidelines for &SZ5P,
future water lines m'ae>Es
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10 July 22/97 Letter from AB Energy re. Policy on Natural Gas Liquids Xord"
The Hon Steve West, Minister of Energy has clarified the province s policy on natural
gas liquids such as ethane and advises, should a choice ever have to be made, creating fobs
in Alberta s growing petrochemical industry will take precedence over exporting natural
gas byproducts A copy of the Minister s address to the Canadian Energy Research
Institute s First International Petrochemical Conference, held in Kananaskis on June 2/97,
which clarifies the province s position on ethane has been enclosed
Executive Committee recommends a copy of this documentation be provided to each e,C, A' eovau""a
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Mr McCook left the meeting time 10 30 AN
11 July 28/97 Letter from MSCIA re. Permit System Changes
The Municipal Safety Codes Inspection Agency ( MSCIA) has advised effective August 1,
1997, permit fees will again be reduced In addition to these changes, a program has been
implemented whereby the permits for projects owned by member municipalities will be
charged out at the normal permit fee less 75% This discount will apply for all permits
required on installations where the Municipality owns the building and property
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file and a copy of this information be j �
provided to Mr Cunningham, Development Officer
12. Kraft Dog Attack
On July 2/97 the M.D sent Mr and Mrs Ken Kraft a letter regarding the recent attack, by
their dog, on local councillor Marl Vetter The letter requested this dog be kept restrained 96:5e, °`
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at all times (either in a cage or tied up) and further, failure to restrain the dog would result
in the M.D seeking legal action Confirmation of this dog's restraint was requested to be
provided within the next ten days. To date no response has been received from the
Krafts
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file unless Councillor Vetter wishes to J;�Ile
pursue the matter further
13 July 23/97 Letter from AB Economic Development and Tourism
A report has been prepared to provide municipalities with performance standard
"templates' for urban, country residential and rural environments with respect to home
based businesses This report is available, upon request, to municipalities
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Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
14 July 30/97 Letter from AAMD &C re Proposed Amendmeni
The AAMD &C has provided a Notice of Motion outlining the proposed amendment to
the Association Bylaws to address the issue of current members who, through
amalgamation or restructuring may become ineligible for full membership to the
AAMD &C The proposed amendment would allow the AAMD &C Board discretion to
grant full membership to the newly restructured municipality
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
15. July 22/97 Letter from Town of Trochu re. AgPro Redesignation
The Council of the town of Trochu has advised it feels the application from AgPro for
land redesignation would be beneficial to the community and to the local marketplace
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
16. July 28/97 Letter from Kneehill Housing Corporation
The provincial government through AB Public Works and AB Municipal Affairs, will be
upgrading the Golden Hills Lodge, under the `Life and Safety" upgrading grant in early
1998 The upgrade includes plumbing and heating enhancements and work is expected to
commence in September 1997 with the government totally funding the upgrade program
in the estimated amount of $900 000 00 AB Municipal Affairs requires letters of support
from each jurisdiction within the mandate of the Ministerial Order These letters must
include the municipality's awareness of and support for the planned expansion and
upgrading It is further noted it is not the intention of the Kneehill Housing Corporation
to increase the local requisition based on increased units but rather the predicted surpluses
will place the operation in greater profit thereby holding or eventually reducing the
requisition as time progresses
Executive Committee recommends a letter of support for the expansion and upgrading
of the Golden Hills Lodge be provided to the Kneehill Housing Authority
17 1996 Agricultural Service Board Act (ASB)
The amendments to the 1996 ASB Act has now received Royal Assent This Act will
remain enabling which means each municipal council has the authority to decide if they
wish to have an ASB but if an ASB is chosen all conditions of the legislation will apply
The major changes to this Act relate to structure Municipal councils may now organize
their ASBs as they deem most appropriate for their purposes Councils will determine the
membership, terms of office, voting privileges and chairperson
Executive Committee recommends this matter be referred to the ASB and a copy of
this documentation given to the Ag Fieldman, Dawn Fortin.
18 AAMD &C Fall Convention
The Fall Convention has been scheduled for November 17 20, 1997 in Edmonton The
M.D is 65th (out of 67 municipalities) on the hotel reservation list
Executive Committee recommends all councillors, administrator, assistant
administrator and Public Works Superintendent attend this convention and Room 101
at the Coast Terrace Inn be booked for the Reeve/Deputy Reeve.
19. Paintearth Resource Recovery Centre
A Feb 6/97 Executive Committee report item #36 recommended Mrs Lowen and Mr
Boake look into the operations and attend any open houses for this waste management
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facility To date, no further information has been received
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. F' -E
20. Terence Toews Request for Farm Exemption Reduction
Mr Toews has advised by letter Roll #2155010 1/9311595 (NW 14 30 25 W4), a 5 93
acre parcel in the name of Terence and Vera Toews is part of the NW 14 30 30 25 -W4
and SW 23 30 25 W4, both of which are under the name of Morning Star Farm Ltd
Both Mr and Mrs. Toews own 50% of this company The farm exemption calculation on
the 5 93 acres has not included these lands Mr Dunay has recalculated the assessment on
the 5 93 acre parcel, taking into account the other two land parcels and advises Mr
Toews is eligible for an additional $37,630 farm exemption assessment reduction This
calculates to $583 19 1997 tax reduction on Roll 21 55010 ($37 630 @ 15 498 mills =
$583 19)
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Executive Committee recommends approval for a 1997 tax cancellation on Roll
2155010 to the amount of $583 19
21. July 25/97 Fax from AAMD &C re Equalization Grant Proposal
The AAMD &C has reviewed the responses received from its membership regarding the
equalization grant proposal and the Board has unanimously agreed to forward a two
pronged position to the government This position includes recommendations for 100%
provincial finding of secondary road construction an extension of the Resource Road
Program, including an increase in funding, need to target assistance to municipalities in
difficult finances The Board will continue to suggest Equalized Assessment per kilometre
of road (EA/km) but has revised the equalization model to reflect local tax efforts exclude
transition grants and adopted a new "weighting factor' tied to the median EA/km The
AAMD &C has requested responses to this revised position be submitted to them prior to
Aug 1/97 as they are meeting with the Standing Committee on Aug 6/97
The M.D of Lesser Slave River has responded to the AAMD &C's revised Equalization
Grant proposal reject it and recommend a working committee be formed, of
representatives from member municipalities, to brain storm and arrive at a workable
solution
Executive Coninuttee recommends to accept and file. t
Mrs Deak left the meeting time 11 10 A.M
22. Council Minutes
The Executive Committee edited the July 22 1997 council minutes for publication in the
newspaper
Executive Committee recommends the minutes, as edited, he published in the
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newspaper
The Executive Committee meeting then adjourned
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OUTSTANDING
CHEQUES
As AT June
30 1, 97
PAYROLL CHEQUES GENERAL CHEQUES
GENERAL CI- IEQl1CS
CII JF
Ati10UN1' CK #
AMOUNT
CK #
AMOl1N'l
v10
$ 1813 93 1909
$ 10,000 00
2389
$ 21 40
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916 37 2227
85 00
2391
6135 11
742
1257 81 2271
17 64
2392
270 83
745
25 05 2275
347 75
2393
482 61
2276
100 00
2394
76 83
2293
164 50
2404
7352 07
2300
259 00
2407
8477 87
2322
189 81
2323
898 76
2328
145 65
2330
816 25
2331
19,409 75
2333
621 82
2334
700 00
2337
416 24
2338
606 85
2341
140 52
2344
125 00
2348
200 00
2349
482 61
2353
568 52
2354
310 19
2365
41 04
2367
17 39
2369
350 00
2375
20 00
2379
193 20
2383
1106 19
2385
234 33
2388
60 06
REEVE
TOTAL OUTSTANDING PAYROLL CHEQUES S 4013 16
TOTAL OUTSTANDING GENERAL CHEQUES S 61,444. 79
TOTAL S 65 , 457. 95
OUTSTANDING LOANS
CASH ON HAND DEPOSITED
S �7 187 2_
SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL THIS 12th DAY OF August 19 97
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AGRICULTURAL FIELDMAN'S REPORT
AUGUST 7, 1997
I went out on Road Committee on July 11 as the minute recorder This was very valuable as I
was able to see alot of the Municipality It also gave me the opportunity to become better
acquainted with Mr Vickery, Mrs Lowen and Mr McCook
On July 14 18 I attended the A.S.B Tour hosted by the M.D of Woodlands and the County of
Barrhead The tour was very interesting and quite a success Our busy days were packed full
with everything from wild boar elk and bison farms to a water bombing demonstration to
name a few
Upon returning from the A.S.B Tour I reserved rooms in Killam for the 1998 tour to be
hosted by the County of Flagstaff on July 14 17 with headquarters situated in Sedgewick ( 11
Km from Killam ) I was able to book 8 rooms at the Killam Krossing Hotel and 2 rooms at the
Wagon Wheel Motel Both are in Killam in close proximity to each other I will be confirming
a couple of times prior to next July to ensure that the reservations are being held If there are
any changes in your requirements let me know so they can be changed
I met with Laura Lee Billings from AAFRD Hanna on July 24 to discuss future plans for our
A. S.B Our conclusion was that we should see what the A. S.B feels we should concentrate on
as far as programming and what the goals are of the A. S.B
I've also had the opportunity to do some of farm calls On July 23, I received a telephone call
from a neighbor of Frank Richardson stating that he had a badly infested stand of Canada
Thistle on SW 16 31 24 W4 I went out and Mr Richardson had already mowed it down so it
shouldn't go to seed I will keep an eye on this pasture in the future I also received a call from
Mr Haller on July 2 regarding Gordon Peters land He indicated that there were copious
amounts of Narrow leaved hawk's beard and he would like something done about it When I
went out to the property ( E1 /2 14 33 23 W4), Mr Peters had cultivated the land so Mr Haller
should be content I have also gone out to a few other sites on complaints of thistle problems
but have not been able to contact the land users
Gordon Snell came in to the office on August 6 He would like us to come out and mow
around his slough on the SW 20 30 22 W4 in order to prevent the Chamomile from going to
seed I discussed this with the A.S.B members and it was decided not to do any mowing as it
is too wet and it is not the M.D 's responsibility to do any control measures without billing Mr
Snell On August 12, I went out to check to ditches for Chamomile I handpicked a total of
ten plants no more than 8" tall The quarter to the west of Mr Snell's property is not infested
with Chamomile Since the Chamomile seems to be confined to this quarter, I would say that
this is where it originated Therefore, the M.D is not responsible for the proliferation of this
weed on this particular quarter
I have been doing some spraying on the Secondary Roads in an attempt to kill some of the
Sweet Clover that seems to have taken over the ditches I have also been spraying the Canada
Thistle and Toadflax that I see The chemical quantity is getting rather low and I'm going to
have to purchase more in order to finish Where should I acquire this chemical from?
At the July 8 meeting, chemical storeage was discussed Since then, I have discussed this matter
with Larry Rice at the County of Mountain View Recently he built an in shop storage area
which meets the standards of chemical storage set out by Alberta Environment The
approximate cost of building this room was $3500 00 This room is of adequate size to store at
least a season's worth of the County's chemmcal needs I would like to propose that we look into
building such a storage area in the A.S.B shop rather than purchasing locally on an as need
basis which will be far more expensive than buying in bulk
The Grasshopper and Blackleg Surveys have arrived so I will have to fit that into my schedule as
well
On August 7, 1997, we had an A. S.B committee meeting with Laura Lee Billings from Alberta
Agriculture Food and Rural Development The main goal was to obtain some feedback from
the members regarding the Gordon Snell issue and the possibility of a Strategic Planning
process The meeting was very informative and we decided to go through a Strategic Planning
process
I have also been reading through past A.S.B minutes in order to get a bit more background on
the Municipality and what types of programs have been run in the past
I am now officially a resident of the Municipal District of Kneehill The move is finally
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ALBERTA
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL D
MLA Vegreville - Viking
To Agricultural Service Board Chairmen
It is my pleasure to inform you that the 1996 Agricultural Service Board Act (ASB) stakeholder review has
culminated in the passing of the amendments to the ASB Act during the Spring 1997 Legislature The
amended ASB Act was given Royal Assent by the Lieutenant Governor on June 18 1997 This means that
the amendments have now passed into law, and are effective immediately
During the last t«,cnty -eight months, we have incorporated your input to these amendments
Act more responsive and appropriate to your local municipal situations
This Act will remain enabling, which means that each municipal council has the authority to decide if they
wish to have, an Agricultural Service Board If they choose to have an ASB then all the conditions of the
legislation will appl”
The major changes to this Act relate to structure The previous Act had three separate structures relating
to counties municipal districts, or special areas /tinprovemcnt districts Municipal councils may now
organize their ASBs as they deem most appropriate for their purposes Councils will determine the
membership the term of office, the voting privileges and the chairperson We expect that councils will
ensure that ASB membership will include persons familiar with agricultural issues, and who are capable of
aeveloping policies to support the agriculture mdustry
My staff and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of the municipalities and the Association of
Afbcrta Agricultural Fieldmcn for their input and support
Copies of the new Act will be sent to each of your agricultural service boards as soon as they are available
from the Queen s Printer It will also be available in the near future on the Internet through Alberta
Agriculture Food and Rural Development s Homcpage at location
http: / /vtilti -Nv agric.gov ab.ca/ministry/acts /index.html
in the interim period if you have specific questions regarding this Legislation, please contact
Bernic Yakimyshyn, administrator for the ASBs, at 4274224
Yours truly.
Stelmach
Minister
cc Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen
Agricultural Ficldmen
C D Radke B Yakimvshyli
L Lvstcr AAFRD Regional Directors
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208 Legislature Building Edmonton Alberta Canada T5K 2136 Telephone 403/427 2137 Fax 403/422 -6035
Box 451 4945 51 Avenue, Vegreville Alberta Canada T9C 1R6 Telephone 403/632 -6840 Fax 403/632 -6888
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
Strategic Planiung is the process for determining what an organization intends to be in the future and how it
will get there This process involves making choices about the future of your organization. It involves re
examining the basic assumptions about what your organization does and wl.o it serves What programs
services and products will you offer to accomplish this purpose? How will v ou attract and use the resources
you nec0 The important outcomes to this process are the strategic thinking and acting not the strategic plan
Thy planning process allows board members to participate and by in to the strategic plan
1 skate to where 1 think the puck will be Wayne Gretz!~y
WHY DO STRATEGIC PLANNING?
Why do ASBs develop a plan for the future?
u*To improve performance
c4,To clarify future direction
'�=PTo solve major organizational problems
c�;�To survive flourish with less
To build teamwork and expertise
'==;-To influence rather than be influenced
(i==pTo meet others' requirements
vEj,To establish priorities
c�pTo make today s decisions in light of their
future consequences
cz�t,To think strategically and develop effective
strategies
The limitations of strategic planning are the costs
in time and money Could these resources be
spent more productively on other tasks? Some
organizations have gifted leaders with good
intuition Such leaders know the strengths and
weaknesses of their organization, they see
Opportunities and threats before others do, they
know instinctively the best way to proceed
sometimes without formal planning
Other organizations prefer to muddle Muddling
isjumping and responding quickly to new
opportunities as they emerge. Done well creative
muddling can be an effective form of operating
Done poorly it can kill an organization
Before undertaking a planning effort it is wise to
ask 'will the benefits outweigh the costs ?" If you
are doing this simply to meeting requirements of
the funding agencies spend very little time on the
process.
These cautions are not meant to discourage or
deter you from developing plans for the future I
believe that strategic planning can be a powerful
and practical tool It's a way to build commitment
of a group of people to a common vision and goal
One ASB recently told me that
`the strategic planning process was
changing the way they made decisions
even before the plan was completed
I m just suggestmg that you use strategic planning
wisely Planning takes abut 20% of the time.
Implementation and monitoring of progress takes
about 80% of the time For this process to be of
value to your organization you must be committed
to make this a living document and use it in
decision making, monitoring progress and re
evaluating the strategies and action plans
STEPS IN STRATEGIC PLANNING
1 Get Organized
Decide whether to develop a strategic plan
Get commtment
Determine if outside help is needed
Outline a planning process that fits
Form a planning team
2 Take Stock
Examme history and present situation
Re- examme the basic assumptions about your
organization. Who does is serve and what you are
doing?
Vision What will the organization be?
Mission What business is your
organization m? Who is the target
group or beneficiaries of your
work?
Agree on the areas of emphasis for the future
ABANDONED OIL LEASE SITE
LSD3 22 -29 21 W4
DOMINION EXPLORERS
office 571 -1100
field 572 -3449
I went out to this site on August 12 after Marylea Lowen brought it to my attention The entire area is covered
with a variety of weeds The list is as follows
Green Foxtail
Red Root Pigweed
Wild Oats
Kochua
Canada Thistle
Sowthistle both annual and perennial
Sweet Clover
Stinkweed
Flixweed
Shepherd's Purse
Lamb's Quarters
Foxtail Barley
Common Sunflowers
I will be contacting this oil company to see if they will cooperate by spraying this site If they ire not cooperative
will I be able to issue a weed notice.