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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-09 Council MinutesL E 7 ❑ice EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - October 9, 1997 The Executive Committee of Otto Hoff and Richard M Vickery met on Thursday October 9 1997 at the M.D of Kneehill office in Three Hills commencing at 9 15 A.M. Mrs Jennifer Deak Assistant Administrator and Mr Lonnie McCook Public Works Superintendent were present The following items were reviewed 1. Letter from AB Environment re Natural Drainage Restoration E 13- 34 -26 -W4 Mr John Chan, Water Administration Branch, AB Environmental Protection, affirms that the absence of a culvert on the back road, adjacent to, and east of the above noted location is currently acting as a blockage to drainage It is understood a culvert existed at this location previously and removal of this culvert has negated the necessary conveyance of natural drainage in the area Mr Chan advises the owner of the road, the M.D , is responsible to remedy this situation and requests the M.D determine and implement the best method of restoring the natural drainage pattern within the area A request has been made for the M.D to provide a plan for this restoration Mr McCook noted he is aware of the matter and will be addressing the problem, probably in the spring work time frame. Mr McCook requested he receive a memo for this work Executive Committee recommends Mr McCook remedy this situation and install a culvert, as necessary, to address this situation to ensure the water follows its natural drainage and further, AB Environment be notified of this work schedule with copies of all correspondence to Messrs Wayne and Don Albrecht 2. AAMD &C Correspondence re. New Traffic Safety Act The Department of Transportation is proposing a new Traffic Safety Act to overhaul existing legislation and consolidate the four existing Acts the Highway Traffic Act, the Motor Vehicle Administration Act the Motor Transportation Act, and the Off Highway Vehicle Act The AAMD &C has provided a summary of the proposed elements of the new Bill and requested any comments be mailed directly to Alberta Transportation and Utilities Mr McCook has reviewed the proposed amendments and noted this legislature could define the protocol on roads with regard to emergency vehicles Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to Alberta Transportation and S�`P' 1 a" Utilities, with a copy to the AAMD &C, requesting this proposed legislature address and m "Jo> %= define the protocol on roads with regard to emergency vehicles responding to emergency situations 3 AAMD &C Correspondence re. AT &U Regulatory Review - Commercial Vehicle Inspection Regulation and Commercial Vehicle Equipment and Safetv Regulation The AAMD &C has advised Alberta Transportation and Utilities (AT &U) is reviewing its regulatory provisions regarding commercial vehicle inspections and maintenance Some of the key changes proposed include extending the inspection and maintenance requirements to farm vehicles over 24,300 kg Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Mr McCook has reviewed the summary, prepared by the AAMD &C on this review and notes his approval for including farm vehicles in the inspection and maintenance requirements Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to Alberta Transportation and tbA6 Utilities advising the M D. of Kneehill considers all vehicles, including farm vehicles, &s+WWa& over a specific GVW, should be included in the regulatory provisions regarding inspections and maintenance 4. Richard J Kirby Comments Regarding M.D Roads Mr Kirby had placed some comments regarding the M.D roads on his tax notice These !' comments were addressed by the Executive Committee and a letter sent to Mr Kirby advising the road in question (back Hesketh Road, from Highway 9 to Hesketh) had been inspected by the local Councillor and the Public Works Superintendent and discussed with the local contract grader operator and the concerns addressed Mr Kirby has now responded advising he has noticed the grader on the road and appreciates the grading work being done over the last few weeks, notes there is less wash board on the road, C: /MD /1v1inu1c /EC 1997.doc Page 1 E H 1 U 3 C q EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - October 9, 1997 hopes the efforts continue and thanks the M.D for addressing the problem. Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. 5 Cunningham Approach At the last Council meeting, it was reported Mr Charlie Cunningham feels one of his approaches to some of his bins is too narrow This approach was affected by the installation of the Mt Vernon water line. Mr McCook reported he has wntten a letter to the Mt Vernon Water Co op who have had their contractor address the approach Mr McCook notes the width of the approach has been addressed but the side slopes still require some work This concern has been included in a letter to the Co op Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. 6. Letter to Hon. Walter Paszkowski re. SH806 At the last council meting a motion was approved to arrange a meeting dunng the AAMD &C Fall Convention, with Richard Marz, MLA and Hon Walter Paszkowski Minister of Transportation & Utilities, to further discuss SH 806 project from north of Linden to SH 583 The Executive Committee reviewed this draft letter Executive Committee recommends this letter be sent to Hon. Walter Paszkowski, with a copy of same to Richard Marz, MLA 7. Letter to all Residents Along Guzoo Road At the last council meeting a motion was approved to write to all residents along this road advising them of the traffic count results and stating the traffic does not warrant paving of this road at this time and the M.D will continue to monitor the traffic patterns and review again should there be any significant changes other commercial operations pay for dust control for the residents they affect, the paving of SH 836 was a provincial decision and further this letter be approved prior to mailing out The Executive Committee reviewed the letter, prepared for the residents along the Guzoo road outlining the above noted points Executive Committee recommends approval of this letter to be sent to all residents along the Guzoo Road and further this information be included in the Divisional Meeting file. 8. Snowplowing, Grading and Other Services to Towns and Villages At the last Council meeting a request was made to send another letter out to the towns and villages within the municipality stating the M.D was willing to do snowplowing and grading work for the urban centres as per current policy which states a save harmless agreement must be signed prior to any work being performed A letter has been prepared for each town and village outlining the M.D s policy rates for these services and enclosing the save harmless agreement The Executive Committee discussed the safety concerns regarding the SH 836 through the village of Carbon (the road at the bridge), especially the potential problems that could arise during the winter months with snow and ice, the problems encountered when a secondary highway goes through an urban and rural jurisdiction and each jurisdiction contracts the road project with different contractors and does not jointly oversee the entire project It was agreed to bring this matter up with the Hon Walter Paszkowski at the meeting to be arranged at the AAMD &C Fall Convention ofM�,wr/as �b x(.'14 NAiP2 ,►x�} Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to Mayor Dusty Poxon, of Carbon, p• / *-z outlining the M.D.'s safety concerns with that portion of SH 836 going through the °P M,,Jd -1a5 village of Carbon and copies of this letter be sent to Alberta Transportation and Utilities in both Red Deer and Edmonton. 9. Carbon Waste Transfer Station The Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association has forwarded the minutes of the Sept 10/97 meeting with Bryce Jensen, village of Carbon, Ray Romanetz and Tammi Nygaard Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association, and C: /MD /Mmute /EC I997.doc Page 2 ❑+w 0 n LJ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - October 9, 1997 Bob Boake and Jennifer Deak, M.D of Kneehill, to discuss the operations of the Carbon transfer site Specifically hours of operation site supervision and costs associated with the maintenance and cost sharing of same were discussed The recommendations from this meeting included the Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association write to the village of Carbon informing them of the new Landfill Code of Practices and the recommendations from AB Environment regarding security, fencing and supervision at these sites and how failure to adhere to these recommendations could jeopardize the Association s environmental impairment insurance policy The Association is requesting the site be manned when open to the public, an onsite supervisor's building be considered for the near future, the M.D and Carbon work together towards an equitable cost sharing agreement for the operation of this site A copy of the Sept 6/97 letter from the Association to Carbon outlining the issues regarding the transfer site and the recommendations for same has also been received Executive Committee recommends to accept and file thie correspondence received from the Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association and await a response and proposal from the village of Carbon for this site operation. 10. Oct 2/97 Letter from Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association re Transfer Station Gates The Association has advised its Executive Comnuttee has met with driver, Neil Thompson, and was informed that all transfer station gates, except at the new stations, are in desperate need of repair or replacement At a regular meeting of the Association all members agreed the transfer station gates to all sites, except new stations, should be repaired at the municipality's expense and these repairs completed by Oct 31/97 prior to the upcoming winter season Two gate designs have been enclosed with cost estimates a rebar gate labour and materials estimate is $478 00 and a straight swing gate materials and labour estimate is $321 00 Mr McCook advised the Executive Committee the gate to the transfer site at Torrington was repaired and the costs for same invoiced to the- Association (their driver was responsible for the damages) Mr McCook further noted the gates at the other sites in the M.D are adequate and do not require repair or replacement Executive Committee recommends the gates at the transfer sites be upgraded at the �gz P „2 of time replacement of same is required and Mr Bob Boake, the M D 's representative on -/6 -a the Association, be requested to further elaborate on this matter, if necessary sus &6 + P” 11. Oct 3/97 Letter from Town of Trochu re Trochu Dumpsite The town of Trochu.has responded to the M.D s inquiry regarding the types of materials that can be disposed of at this site and advise tires, appliances and metal can still be taken to the dumpsite The town has requested a committee from the M.D council meet with the town's Public Works Committee to discuss the transfer station and the deficiencies at the site, as outlined in a June 14/96 letter to the town from the Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association Executive Committee recommends Mr McCook and Mr Boake met with Trochu's Public Works Committee to discuss this matter 12 Oct 2/97 Letter from Palliser Regional Municipal Services Palliser Regional Municipal Services has sent a letter to all its members advising its contract with the city of Drumheller to provide Safety Code administration services expires at the end of the year and requesting feedback from its members regarding the operation of the existing safety codes system Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. 13. Oct 1/97 Letter from Hon Walter Paszkowski re. Rest Area Facilities Mr Paszkowski has written a letter to Richard Marz, `Reeve of the M.D ', advising Alberta Transportation and Utilities is developing a program which will partner with the private sector for the provision of rest stop areas along primary highways across the province The department will designate a facility as a "Highway Service Rest Area" C: /MD /Minute/CC 1997.doc Page 3 �c S -75 9a1 P-45W 46. Pals E v 0 0 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - October 9, 1997 provide the necessary highway signs and monitor the facility to ensure standards are met and maintained A few trial sites along the Yellowhead Highway will be undertaken Initially Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. 14 AAMD &C Fall Convention Hotel Reservations The AA D &C have confirmed the following accommodations for the fall convention Coast Terrace Inn one suite for Otto Hoff, Room 101, Greenwood Inn nine rooms Mr McCook advised the Executive Committee he would not be attending the fall convention�.a :. Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. 15 AAMD &C Survey on Grader Usage The AAMD &C has requested a survey be completed by its membership on grader usage Specifically the survey requests information regarding the number of grader divisions miles of territory in each division, number of public works staff and number of gravel roads The survey was completed by the Executive Committee Executive Committee recommends this survey be returned, as completed by the Q committee- 16 Oct 1/97 Letter from AAMD &C re. WCB Emplover Premiums The AAMD &C has advised the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) recently announced a reduction in premiums for Alberta employers for 1998 For 1998 the M.D and County WCB employer rate will be $126 per $100 00 of insurable earnings (1997 rate was $128) and the 1998 rate for urban jurisdictions will be $1 11 per $100 00, compared to $1 18 in 1997 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. 17 Letters from AAMD &C re Ambulance Services The AA D &C has forwarded correspondence regarding the final recommendations of the Ground Ambulance Services Task Force and Ambulance Attendants Registration Requirements The Task Force has recommended funding of ambulance services be shared by RNA's local provincial and federal governments, a BLS (Basic life Support) level of service be achieved and maintained across the province the establishment of a Regional Ambulance, Service Committees (RASC s) with ambulance coordination respecting RHA boundaries and recognizing geographic and demographic diversities and needs The Alberta Prehospital Professional Association (APPA) has proposed formal standards for the governing of ambulance workers which include a minimum of 200 hours of "patient contact" and training time over the previous two year penod (stand by and management time no longer eligible in hourly time) and at least 100 hours to be either patient contact" or "clinical" training These proposals could impact volunteer ambulance services and the AA1VlD &C has requested any comments to this proposal be directed to Alberta Labour Executive Committee recommends copies of this documentation be provided to Mr COP,, 310�� Rinus Onus, Kneehill Ambulance Director and Mr Rick Vickery, the M.D representative on the ambulance board 18 Villaze of Torrineton_Street Improvement Program (SIP) Grant The village of Torrington has made an initial request for the SIP grant for road upgrading of First Avenue from the intersection of Highway 27 to Second Street Mrs Irene Wilson, village of Torrington administrator, advises Alberta Transportation and Utilities requests an engineer estimate for the project and has requested the M.D 's engineer undertake this estimate Alberta Transportation and Utilities has advised the M.D Torrington is eligible for a $97 700 00 grant This is a cost sharing grant with ATU paying 75% of costs to a maximum of $97 700 00 and Torrington paying the 25% share Torrington must apply for C: /MD /Minute /GC 1997.doc Page 4 n U 11 Ir E 0 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - October 9, 1997 the SIP grant prior to dissolution and if approved, the M.D would receive the money should Torrington dissolve Mr McCook noted the engineer estimate costs may not be covered by the grant Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to Torrington advising them of the cost sharing arrangement for this grant, requesting the village pay for the engineer estimate for the project and advising this engineer estimate may not be an eligible S�P,zoF/ vozeFs grant expense and therefore not reimbursed under the SIP grant ?a lqa 19 Elected Officials Disaster Services Orientation Course The M.D of Rocky View will be hosting the above noted course on Wednesday December 3, 1997, from 9 00 A.M until 4 00 P M The course will be conducted by Mr Jim Hoffman, D W Consultants, and restricted to elected officials only A registration fee of $15 00 per person is required which includes lunch and two coffee breaks Executive Committee recommends two or three councillors attend this orientation course. Cie Zrx, Ap. 4%aE, nee. 20. Request for Placement of Monitoring Wells in Road Easement ARC has requested approval from the M.D for the placement of two 50mm diameter monitoring wells in the road easement of SH 575 at Kirkpatrick The wells will be located in the road easement of the eastern ditch area (10 ft or more away from the pavement) directly east of the Kirkpatrick elevator The wells are required as part of assessment of the elevator facility which ARC has undertaken on behalf of AB Wheat Pool The wells are expected to be monitored for 2 to 24 months and will be abandoned as per CCME recommended protocol once the assessment work is completed The Municipal Planning Commission has recommended a Save Harmless agreement be entered into for this undertaking Mr McCook notes the wells should be placed far enough back from the road so that a grader blade does not hit it and once abandoned the company should be responsible to remove the well and seal it off ,/�7ae_ 9m-y7 Executive Committee recommends these wells be located off the road easement and on private property 21. Vic Moran concerns re Lagoons At the last council meeting Mr Moran s concerns regarding lagoons and fencing of same was referred to the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) The MPC has responded to this issue stating it is a common sense issue and no regulations are required Executive Committee recommends the MPC recommendations be accepted 22. AAMD &C Fall Convention Workshop Panel Wendy Grossfield, AAMD &C Research Department, has invited a Kneehill representative to participate in a workshop panel at the fall convention The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 17/97 for two sessions (9 45 1145 AM and 2 30 - 4 30 PM) and the topic is "Development Pressures re Intensive Livestock Operations ' The panel will consist of five members Mountain View Lethbridge and Kneehill representatives a legal counsel and Dr Terry Church a provincial government representative and head of an intensive livestock team An AAMD &C member will moderate and it is anticipated one hour will be given for panel member presentations and one hour for discussion It was noted Mr Alex Cunningham will be doing an intensive livestock presentation at the ASB Conference on November 6/97 at Leslieville Executive Committee recommends Deputy Reeve Rick Vickery participate on this workshop panel at the Fall Convention and further he and Mr Hoff attend Mr�p„2 Cunningham's presentation on Nov 6197 and work with Mr Cunningham to prepare th:e presentation for the Fall Convention. 23. Sept 24/97 Letter from town of Three Hills re Arena Redevelopment Committee The town of Three Hills has appointed a new standing committee, the Arena Redevelopment Committee, to be responsible and oversee the final planning and CIMD /Minutc /L•'C 1997.doc Page 5 E -1 11 0 Cl EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - October 9, 1997 construction of Phase II and III of the arena redevelopment project. The town council has approved a motion that the M.D be asked to provide one representative to this committee as they feel it is important to have the M.D 's input on the reconstruction of this facility Executive Committee recommends Mr Jim Hanger continue to represent the M.D on 7�1J this Committee. ce =*,., 24 4 H Cattle Scale Earlier this year the M.D donated the Agricultural Service Board's (ASB's) cattle scale to all the 4 H clubs within the M.D with the 4 H representative, Mr John Parker to be in charge of overseeing the operation of the scale On Oct 7/97, Mr Parker called the M.D office to advise, on Oct 8/97 the 4 H will give the scale to the Trochu UFA for them to manage and rent out with the UFA keeping all rental monies Mr Vickery phoned Mr Parker who advised the decision to give the scale to the UFA had been made at the Kneehill 4 H Council and was a general consensus from all the area 4 H representatives Mr Parker apologized for not meeting with the M.D to discuss this matter but was of the opinion the M.D was no longer interested in the scale Mr Parker noted he was unable to meet with the Executive Committee and expressed his apologies Mr Vickery also spoke with Fay Moran of the Huxley 4 H who had attended the Regional 4 H meeting and advised the 4 H groups felt they could not handle the maintenance of the scale The Executive Committee agreed it was not the intent of the M.D , when donating the scale to the 4 H that the scale be given to a commercial enterprise to reap financial benefits from the scale rental Executive Committee recommends the scale be picked up from the Trochu UFA ands „2 of returned to the ASB department for Ms Fortin to oversee the rental and maintenance m•N� >�S of same. Note Mr McCook telephoned Trochu UFA and discussed this matter with Ginny Walker On Oct 10/97 Ms Fortin picked up the. cattle scale and returned it to the ASB shop 25 Mt Vernon Water Co -op Ltd. Notice of Annual Meeting The Mt Vernon Water Co op has given notice of their annual meeting, set for October 15/97 at the Provincial Building, commencing at 7 30 P M The purpose of the meeting is to approve the Dec 31/96 financial statements, election of officers, progress report of construction financial report, water bill procedure TD loan payment and member contributions The proposed date the water supply will be available to members is Nov 1/97 It is the members responsibility to install the water line from the curb stop, at their property line to their residence Executive Committee recommends the M.D not attend this meeting 26 Villages of Acme and Linden's Response to M D 's letter re. Regional Director of Disaster Services, Fire Chief and Safety Codes Officer The villages of Linden and Acme have responded to the M.D 's Sept 12/97 letter proposing the appointment of one Director of Disaster Services, who would also act as a Regional Fire chief and Safety Codes Officer for the fire discipline Linden has advised due to time constraints, this issue was not addressed at their last meeting and will be discussed at their Oct 14/97 meeting. Linden has also requested further details, information and an opportunity to obtain feedback from other interested parties and municipalities Acme has requested, prior to a commitment being made, a meeting be set up with the M.D Council and other participating Councils to further discuss this topic Executive Committee recommends this matter be addressed when responses have been received from all the towns and villages to the municipality 27. Request for Tax Penalty Cancellation Roll #4735000 Se 6 33 -26 -W4 Dam M Hodel Ms Dani Hodel has requested the 5% tax penalty levied on Sept 1/97 on the above tax account, in the amount of $49 24, be cancelled as she did not receive her tax notice This C: /MD /Minute /EC 1997.doc Page 6 S,m P,z 0,0 E El EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - October 9, 1997 property was purchased by Ms Hodel in Sept/96 and the tax notice mailed to the address on file The tax notice was returned and the office staff contacted the lawyer who handled the sale to obtain a current address The lawyer did not return the M.D s call Ms Hodel has provided a new address and the M.D 's records have been changed Executive Committee recommends this request be denied 28. Approach Request RIGEL 13 21 -29 24 W4 Sim & Associates, acting on behalf of Rigel Oil & Gas Ltd. have resubmitted their request for a temporary approach at the above noted location The company has acquired a surface lease and committed to the landowner that, if the site is a well producer, a permanent road will be negotiated and constructed at the location recommended by the Road Committee Executive Committee recommends approval be given for this temporary approach and further recommends a policy be approved giving the Public Works Superintendent the discretion to approve temporary approaches Mr McCook left the meting time 11 35 A.M 29 Proposed Amendments for 1998 to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) AB Municipal Affairs has provided a paper outlining the proposed amendments to the MGA and requesting feedback and comments on same The Executive Committee reviewed all the proposed changes The Executive Committee did not agree with the following proposed amendments 1. Time Extensions for By elections When there is a vacancy on a council a by election must be held within 90 days unless the vacancy occurs within a specified time before a general election However, the time lines for holding a by election may be changed by Ministerial Order It is proposed section 165 be amended to state that, if a by election is not held witlun 90 days of vacancy occurring the Minister may by order a) set another date for the by election b) extend the time to the next general election c) reduce the quorum for council and d) take any other action the Minister considers necessary Executive Committee recommends time extensions for by- elections should be made at the discretion of the affected local government body 2 Composition of Assessment Review Boards (ARB) The establishment of the ARB is addressed in the MGA but is not specific on how the ARB is to be structured It is proposed that section 454 be amended to reflect provision in section 627 so that councillors do not form the majority of the ARB Executive Committee recommends ARB composition be all councillors as they are accountable to the electorate, it would be costly to have members at large attend this board, assessment is a difficult matter to comprehend and Councillors are more attuned to understand the assessment process 3 Panel of One for Certain Municipal Government Board (MGB) Hearings A panel of the MGB must consist of three members It is felt for more routine hearings a panel of one member would be more efficient It is proposed that section 487 be amended to allow the MGB to establish a panel of one subject to regulations established by the Minister Executive Committee recommends a panel of three members should prevail on the MGB to ensure equity and non bias in decision making 4 Regulation Regarding Placing Caveats Against Titles In planning matters there are specific instances where lands subject to subdivision and C: /MD /Minute /EC I997.doc Page 7 /—, 9�-aZ-C.4Y9 Scs mEno �P� 11 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - October 9, 1997 development have certain physical and environmental limitations that the buyer should be aware of Placing a caveat on the title helps resolve the situation but there is no authority to ensure that the caveat could not be discharged in these instances It is proposed to amend section 694 by adding subsection (8) allowing the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make regulations where the Natural Resources Conservation Board, Energy Resources Conservation board or AB Energy and Utilities Board have approved a development, authorizing the registration of caveats on each title serving notice that the area is subject to a specific physical or environmental limitation and that the caveat should not be discharged except by order of the court Executive Committee recommends input from the local authority (via the planning process) and involved landowner should also be part of this process. Mr Hoff advised he had a prior engagement and could not attend the balance of the Executive Committee meeting Mr Hoff requested Mr Vickery complete the Executive Committee meeting The Committee recessed for lunch 12 15 P M 1 15 P M Executive Committee recommends the above responses be fonvarded to AB Municipal Affairs and further, copies of the MCA proposed amendments discussion paper, be made available to any councillor requesting samce. 30. AAMD &C Growth Summit Submission Under date of Sept 17/97, the AAMD &C forwarded a copy of its submission to the Growth Summit. The submission addresses the rural municipalities call on the province to invest in infrastructure The Growth Summit is now over The province has a list of some 278 suggestions to sort through and review before any decisions are finalized Executive Committee recommends to accept and file and, upon request from a councillor, provide copies of the AAMD& C Growth Summit submission. 31 AB Municipal Affairs Annual Report 1996 - 1997 In accordance with the government's Accountability Act AB Municipal Affairs has provided a copy of its annual report, which overviews its operations, results analysis and financial information and reports Executive Connuttee recommends to accept and file and, upon request front a councillor, provide copies of this documentation. 32. AAMD&C Audited Financial Statements The AA D &C has forwarded copies of the audited financial statements for the AAMD &C and Jubilee Insurance for the year ending July 31/1997 along with a brief summary of Executive Expenses for the past fiscal year Executive Committee recommends to accept and file and, upon request from a councillor, provide copies of this documentation. 33 PC Talk Fall 1997 The above noted newsletter has been received Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. 34. Joint Meeting with Towns and Villages re. Kneehill Ambulance Anoint meeting between the M.D and the towns and villages in the municipality was held Sept 30/97 The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the M.D s proposal to pay the entire Kneehill Ambulance requisition and assume the responsibility for the ambulance operations effective January 1/1998 The agreement, at the end of the meeting, was to provide time to discuss the matter with the ratepayers and re address tlus issue Mar 17/97 Mr Vickery has now requested this issue be re addressed between February 16 27/97 time frame, this being after the divisional meeting dates Executive Committee recommends the dates for the 1998 Divisional Meetings be set C: /MD/M inutc/EC 1997, doc Page 8 n 0 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - October 9, 1997 and the meeting date to re- address the Kneehill Ambulance issue be set immediately Si=p zof following these Divisional meeting dates. ly7"`'`'r's" 35. Joint Services Survey On Oct 1/97 the day following the Kneehill Ambulance joint meeting, Mr Jeffery telephoned all the town and village administrators in the M.D to Inquire whether there was any point in continuing joint service negotiations (this was requested by Mr Vickery) All administrators answered `Yes' except Carbon which replied they "Did not know " Executive Committee recommends to accept and file as information. 36 Council Minutes The Executive Comnttee edited the September 23, 1997, council minutes for publication in the newspaper Executive Committee recommends the minutes, as edited, be published in the newspaper The Executive Committee meeting then adjourned time 2 00 P M Je fer eak, Assistant Administrator C:/MD/Minute/EC 1997.doc Page 9