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
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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
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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
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Executive Committee reconunends this matter be referred to Mr McCook and Mr Ian
Martens for revzeip and conznzents.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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