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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-18 Council MinutesFtp"cu t'IVE COMMI FrEE? IMPORT - June 18 1998 The Executive Committee of Otto Hoff, Richard M Vickery and James M Hanger met on Thursday June 18 1998 at the Kneehill County office in Three Hills, commencing at 8 00 A M Mrs Jennifer Deak, Assistant Administrator was present and recorded the minutes Mr Rinus Onos, Operations Director Kneehill Ambulance and Mr Lonnie McCook, Public Works Superintendent entered the meeting The following items were reviewed 1. Kneehill Ambulance Report Mr Vickery and Mr Onos reported on the June 17/98 Kneehill ambulance meeting, noting concerns had been raised about the volunteers conforming with the provincial regulations and reporting procedures, the potential liability arising from incomplete PCR (Patient Care Reports) the letters sent out by the County to the volunteers who did not attend the recent inservice training on the PCR reporting The ambulance board has approved a letter be drafted from the Board and sent to all the volunteers, stating the ambulance board's expectations mission statement, vision, etc for the ambulance operations This letter is to be prepared and faxed to all Board members to take to their respective Council s for ratification and is to be returned to the County office by July 17/98 The letter is then to be sent to all volunteers and then posted in all fire and ambulance halls The ambulance board has approved Mr Murray Horton be delegated the task of public relations and to liaise with the volunteers This arrangement is to be undertaken on a six month trial basis The village of Linden has offered to purchase the Linden ambulance hall for the price of $1 00 effective January 1/1999 The ambulance board has also approved for the bylaws to be reviewed and amended to conform to the agreement with Kneehill County for the operating of the service Executive Comnuttee recomni'ends as follows I Mrs Nash and Mrs Deak draft a letter from the ambulance board to the volunteers outlining the inission and expectations of the Kneehill Antbulance Senuce 2 A letter be sent to the village of Linden regarding their offer to purchase the building in Linden and requesting information regarding the rental of the I tnden hall to the Kneehill Antbulance (lease/ opt out clause and rental amount) 3 The County proceed to review the bylaws of the Kneehill Antbulance Society and the required amendments to reflect its current operations 4 The County send a letter to Mr Murray Morton outlining the ambulance board's request he undertake to hatse and communicate with the volunteers regarding the ambulance operations Mr Onos left the meeting time 8 30 AN 2. Guzoo Road Accident Report A report has been made by Mr McCook concerning the road condition prior to the June 10/98 accident on the Guzoo Road (car roll over) The road and weather conditions were good A discussion followed on the number of spectators who stop to view an accident scene and the need to control the traffic at such scenes Executive Committee recommends to accept and file Mr McCook's report on the June 10198 accident on the Guzoo Road and further, the local RCMP detachment be invited to meet ivtth Council, at the nett Council meeting to further discuss traffic control at highway accident scenes. Mr McCook requested the RCMP be asked whether they have given Mr Keith Martin authority re transportation of dangerous goods 3 Municipal 2000 Sponsorship Program Grant 1998/99 C: /MD /Minute /1;C 1998.duc Page 1 oFirl,,�,�Es • • 0 LXL( U HVE COMMI 1 -1 Lb" REPOR I -June 18, 1998 AB Municipal Affairs has advised of the above new program, to assist small and medium sized municipalities develop initiatives to improve municipal governance enhance services, increase viability etc Program funding is for specific projects and there is two levels for grants basic and enhanced Basic grant funding is based on $2 50 per capita ($12 660 00 for the County) hve eligibility conditions must be met for the basic funding Executive Committee recomnieudls this matter be further uivestigated by the G'� '9'�°`�EO Administrator 4. May 25/98 Letter from Myron Thompson, MP re Rail Line Abandonment Mr Thompson has responded to the County s letter outlining its concerns on the above noted matter Mr Thompson advises the Canadian Transport Agency is responsible for regulating the activities of the railway However once the line has been abandoned the federal government has no jurisdiction over the remaining right of way The issue of replacement of the road surface will have to be dealt directly with through the rail company Executive Committee recommends to accept and file Both Mr Vickery and Mr Hanger requested copies of this letter Mrs Vetter entered the meeting time 8 55 A.M 5. May 5/98 Letter from CP Rail re. Abandoned Rail Crossings CP Rail has responded to the County's letter and concerns regarding the road surface condition at the abandoned rail crossings and requests specific information regarding locations It was noted a map indicating the locations was sent to Transport Canada Pik Aor,-11, No &&,If Executive Committee recommends a map indicating the problem abandoned ranl '01y" crossing locations be fonvarded to CP Rail A)° L�� tibcglA� 6. Municipal Signs Mr Glen Riep, has forwarded information on his company, Pier Enterprises which specializes in sandblasted cedar wood signs for commercial residential and municipal purposes Ex=ecutive Committee recommends this information be retained for future reference. 7 Response from Mr. Drabble re Reimbursement for Vehicle Repairs Mr Drabble has responded to the County's letter requesting more information regarding his request for reimbursement for repairs to his vehicle and advises on May 31/98, approximately 16 mules east of Carstairs his vehicle went off the road and into the ditch Total repair costs were $25 48 Executive Committee recommends a disclaimer letter be sent to Mr Drabble. /- -- ': � W? 8. June 12/98 Lettei from County of Paintearth re Transportation Partnership Program The AAMD &C has requested Reeve Wayne Richardson, County of Paintearth to represent the Central Zone at a workshop to be held on June 26/98 on transportation partnership programs and is requesting each member submit their concerns with the transportation programs to their office as soon as possible Executive Committee recommends a list of concerns, as outlined in correspondence A° 4W�, with the Hon. Walter Paszkowski, Minister of Transportation, regarding the SH 806 protect be fonvarded to the County of Paintearth for discussion at the .June 26198 workshop C: /MD /Mtnnutc /EC 1998.doc Page 2 r, L E LXECU DIVE COMMITTI±.E REPOR f - June 18, 1998 9 Alberta Transportation and Utilities Agreement re SH 841 836 & 582 Contracts Alberta Transportation and Utilities has forwarded the memorandum of agreement for the above road projects E_vecutrve Committee recommends this agreement be duly signed aiul ewecutetL 10 June 10/98 Letter from AAMD &C re Federal Transportation Funduig The AAMD &C has forwarded the response received from the federal Transportation Minister, David Collenette regarding inequities in federal transportation funding priorities The letter indicates a strong argument will be required to convince Cabinet to elevate the priority of transportation infrastructure funding at the federal level and notes transportation issues are a matter of provincial jurisdiction Executive Committee recommends to accept antifile. 11 June 10/98 Letter from AAMD &C re Use of Road Salt Tile AAMD &C advises Environmental Canada is carrying out a review of the implications of utilizing road salts to improve driving safety The review is estimated to be concluded in the year 2000 Mr McCook noted the concern over using road salt is not a new conceril I'.xecutzve Conunittee reconiniends to accept and file. F1, 12 Torrington Commercial Garbage Pick Up The County has placed notices in the local newspaper advising of a three bag maximum per week for household garbage as per terms of the garbage pick up contract This notice has caused some concerns from the commercial businesses in Torrington Mr Alf Cadman garbage contractor, has advised tine commercial garbage pick ups have not posed any problems yet and he will advise if any problems do arise Mr Jeffery has advised Tim, of the Salt and Pepper restaurant in Torrington, of same Executive Conunittee reconunends to accept and file. , 13. Bleriot Ferry Agreement with Ledcor Ledcor Industries has signed and returned the County s copy of the above agreement between themselves and the County for the operations of the ferry along with an Appendix A' outlining the unit price schedule for the contract amount Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. 14. June 8/98 Letter from AB Environment re Braconnier Park AB Environment has forwarded the certificate of tile for Braconnier Park The park is now in the County s name Mr McCook reported the water line is being installed into the park The County will be invoicing Mt Vernon Water Co op for moving the water line to the park's boundary Executive Coznrnzttee recommends to accept and file. FLE 15. June 8/98 Letter from AB Labour re Proposed Changes to the Private Sewage Treatment and Disposal Regulations A brief overview of the proposed changes and proposed code of Standard for the above regulations has been received for review and comments G. ✓�,� T Pk1s Executive Committee reconunends this matter be referred to Mr McCook and Mr Ian Martens for revzeip and conznzents. MD /Minute /EC 1998.doc Pagc 3 CJ 0 r: 11ALCUTiVE COMMIT) EE REPORT - June 18 1998 Mr McCook left the meeting time 9 15 A.M Mrs Vetter left the meeting time 9.20 A.M 16. AAMD &C 1[istory [took A final reminder has been received for submissions to the AAMD &C History book A request for Councillor information since 1983 as well as significant events is required to be forwarded to Suzanne Hathaway by June 26/98 Executive Conunittee recommends a list of councillors, Sll`l' anniversary information, name change information and a current Council picture (Three Hills Capital has one) be forwarded for inclusion in the AAMD &C history book 17 KC'RB Ilse of Torrington Office Mr Paul Bartel, Kneehill Community Resource Board family resource worker for the west zone, has requested the use of the Torrington office when the Torrington school closes It was noted the front office area is currently rented to the Torrington Tourism Action Society but the back potion of this office could be used by Mr Bartel This part of the office is used by the fire department every First and third Thursdays for fire practices but could be available to Mr Bartel when not in use by the fire department A »mac 7.s LE »QS� Executive Comnuttee recommends permission be given to ALIr Bartel to use the rear portion of the Torrington office, for his KCRB business, (luring those tunes this area is not in use by the Torrington fire department 18 Radio System Upgrade Mr Jeffery has advised Mr Alex Cunningham to proceed with the low bid, from Caltronics, in the amount of $19 596 00 re radio system/E911 upgrade Executive Committee recommends to proceed )Pith the lump bid for this radio system " 7 upgrade. Jc 19. Torrington Office Computer Mr Garnet Bauer has indicated he would like to purchase the computer at the Torrington office it but it seems to be missing. It was noted all the office equipment was left at the Torrington office to be used by people accessing the building Executive Committee recommends a check be made of the equipment on site at the /A,d rrlA,c », Torrington office and conipared with the inventory list and further, an investigation be made to find and recover any missing equipment or items. 20 1998 Senior Games invitation The Senior Games Committee has extended an invitation to the opening ceremonies and participants' reception on Tuesday July 21/98 commencing at 7 00 P M and to the closing ceremonies on Friday, July 24/98 commencing at 1 00 P M Executive Committee reconinnenLs Mr Hoff and Mr Vickery attend these events 21. AAMD&C Spring'98 Convention Evaluations The above evaluations and comments have been received Executive Conuiuttee reconunends to accept and file and, upon request from a councillor, provide copies of this documentation. 22 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children Mr Gary Dickson, MLA has written a letter requesting all municipal Councils to consider passing a resolution urging the provincial government to sign on to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, thus committing the province to ensuring the well II C: /MD /Mmu1c /LC1998.doc Page 4 Ire: V: 0 0 • EAi;CU 1 IVE CON/INIIT'i EE REPORT - June 18 1998 being and continuing care of our children and grandchildren for generations to come The city of Red Deer has passed such a resolution and a copy of same has been enclosed Executive Comnuttee reconiniends a letter, not a resolution, in support for the rights of children be sent to the provincial government. 23 June 5/98 Letter from Alberta Pork re. Proviucial Review of Regulatory Options for Livestock Operations and Timing of Revisions to Land Use Bylaws AB Pork has sent a letter requesting municipalities to consider holding off new Land Use Bylaws for Intensive livestock operations until the outcome of the provincial consultation process It was noted the County s Municipal Planning Commission has recommended waiting for the new Code of Practices Executive Committee recommends to concur with the Municipal Planning rnP,i Commission's recommendation. 24. AAMD &C 1998 Spring Resolutions Government Response The government s official response to the 1998 Spring Resolutions has been received from the AAMD &C Executive Coininittee recommends to accept raid file and, upon request from a councillor, provide copies of this documentation 25. AAMD &C Cemeteries Act Regulations Questionnaire AB Municipal Affairs is seeking stakeholder input with respect to the development of new regulations under the Cemeteries Act The AAMD &C has requested member input in the form of a questionnaire addressing the main changes to this Act which include direct sales and contracts maintenance of cemeteries, depth of graves resale of cemetery plots The Executive Committee proceeded to complete the questionnaire Executive Connnittee recommends the questionnaire be returned as completed F�c 26 Request for Tax Cancellation SE 11 32 24 -W4 (Roll #'s 3674010 3674000) The above property was subdivided with the original owner retaining the small 10 acres parcel and the house The tax notice and assessment for both parcels went to the new owner An adjustment is required to separate the land parcels and correctly bill the owners This will net out to a reduction in taxes of $11 96 as the farm exemption calculation has changed Executive Comnuttee recommends this ar�ustnient and tar cancellation be approved 27. Hamlet Tax Comparison Mrs Nash has prepared a comparison of hamlet tax assessment and taxes for the 1997 and 1998 tax years Overall, taxes have been reduced by 2 3% but in Torrington, overall taxes have decreased significantly, average being approximately 20% Executive Conunittee recommends to accept and file and, upon request front a councillor, provide copies of this documentation raid further, copy of this information �� /,J be placed in the 1999 Divisional Meeting File. 28. June 11/98 Letter from town of Three Hills re. Maui Street Garage Sale The town has advised Main Street between 3rd and 5`I' Avenues will be closed from 8 00 A.M until 12 00 noon on Saturday, June 20/98 for the Annual Garage Sale Executive Conunittee recommends to accept and file. 29 Municipal Government Board Procedural Guide - Evidentiary Regulation 121/97 CIMD /Minute /LC I998.doc Page 5 C� U 1 \J EIXEICU 1 IVE COMMI 1 "I EL REPORT -June 18, 1998 The above regulation ensures full disclosure at an Assessment Review Board (ARB) hearing and restricts the Municipal Government Board (MGB) from considering any new evidence that was not presented at the ARB hearing New evidence is any relevant factual evidence not previously presented to the ARB The MGB may request records documents or minutes from the ARB hearings Exeewn,e Committee recommends to accept and file. 30 Region Five Child and Family Services Authority Mrs Patti Dundas FCSS Director, has advised the above Authority is asking community members to provide recommendations on how the Service Plan developed for child and family services, can best be implemented in their area This Authority will be locating in Three Hills and is having a meeting June 23/98 in the County meeting room between 7 00 P M 9.00 P M to provide information and receive community input Mrs Dundas has indicated this Authority is looking for office space and would prefer to be located alongside the FCSS Executive Committee reconnnentIv Allis Deak and the County Councillor ,SraP.� °F rYl..s�v�cs rehresentatii,es on the FCSS and KCRI3 attend the meeting on June 23/97 to obtain furtlier information on this matter 31 Council Minutes The Executive Committee edited the June 9 1998 council minutes for publication in the newspaper Executive Committee recommends these minutes, as edited, be published in the 4011t- The Executive Committee meeting then adjourned time 10 10 AN Jonifer /beak, Assistant Administrator C: /MD /Minulc /EC 1998.doc Pagc 6 P, FIRE CHIEFS MEETING June 18, 1998 A meeting of the I'm- Chiefs was held on Thursday Junl 18 1998 amunencuiS at 7.00 p.m in the Kneehill County Meeting Room The following were. present Keith Martin, Chairman Bob Boake Tony Rcgchr Garnet Bauer Joyce McDonald Brian Holsworth Annon Hovde Jane Allan Bert Jackson Lawrence Hogg Roy Enzie Three Hills Fire Dept Kneehill County Linden Fire Dept Torrington Fire Dept. Town of Linden Carbon Fire Dept Linden Fire Dept Acme Fire Dept Acme Fire Dept Trochu Fire Dept Trochu Fire Dept Barb Long Secretary 1 Call to Order Mr Keith Martin called the meeting to order 2 Mr Boake initiated discussion to obtain a consensus of opinion regarding standard expectations for all fire trucks No decision was reached as each community felt they had needs specific to their individual communities hence different types of fire trucks would be necessary 3 It was decided that secretarial duties for the meetings would be provided by the town hosting the meeting 4 Jane Allen from the Acme Fire Department is planning a Strategies and Tactics course ( C5) for October 31 November 1 and November 7 & 8 with the test being written on November 10 It will be held at the Linden Hall with a maximum of 20 students. 5 Mr Boake approved a request from Jane Allan that local fire departments submit their reports on a quarterly basis 6 There was much discussion of the new 911 service and the lack of information received Keith Martin will arrange for a meeting with John Jeffery Rinus Onos Dan Osborne and all fire department representatives before the July 22 implementation meeting to provide more information and allow —z�P 9 them more input oFm,��Es 0 11 8 Keith Martin is planning a Vehicle Extraction and Trench Rescue course in early December 0 9 Date of Next Meeting The next meeting was scheduled for November 26 1998 at 7.00 p.m at the Trochu Town Office 10 Joyce McDonald expressed appreciation to Kneehill County from Linden and Acme for the split on fire expenses 11 Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m o''1 SECRETARY 1 bl /firechiefs