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KNEEHILL COUNTY
AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING
February 23,1999
1 Approval of Agenda
2 Approval of Minutes
3 J C Jeffery Report
4 Executive Committee Report February 4,1999
5 Executive Committee Report February 18,1999
6 Accounts Payable
7 Financial Reports
APPOINTMENTS.
11 00 A M Lonnie D McCook Public Works Superintendent Section 10+
1 30 P M Bruce Sommerville Agricultural Fieldman Section 16
TABLED ITEMS.
8 County Management Notices of Motion Organizational Chart
8A Salary Policy and Grid System
9 Regional Water Committee Questionaire
TRANSPORTATION.
10 Road Committee February 11 1999
11 C.P Rail to Trail Net Letter to Glen Scott
12 Acme Shop
FIRE
13 Torrington Fire Meeting
14 Acme Fire Department
15 Insurance Advisory Organization
AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD
16 A.S.B Budget and Tenders
GENERAL
17 1999 Divisional Meetings
18 Marigold
MITTEE REPORTS
19 Kneehill Ambulance Society February 17 1999
20 Wild Rose Economic Development February 4 1999
21 Kneehill Regional FCSS January 21 1999
22 ASB Minutes January 20 1999
23 Three Hills Seed Cleaning Plant January 13 1999
24 Regional Health Authority #5 December 16 1998
25 Regional Health Authority #5 January 20 1999
LATE ITEMS:
26 Quotation County Signs
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February 23, 1999
A regular meeting of Council was held in the Kneehill County office, 232 Main Street
Three Hills Alberta, on Tuesday February 23, 1999, commencing at 8 30 A.M
The following were present for the meeting
Reeve Otto Hoff
Deputy Reeve Richard M Vickery
Councillors Marylea Lowen
Jane Allan
Marjorie D Vetter
James M Hanger
M Glen Wagstaff
Division Two
Division Six
Division One
Division Three
Division Four
Division Five
Division Seven
John C Jeffery, Administrator was present along with Jennifer Deak Assistant
Administrator who recorded the minutes
Reeve Otto Hoff called the meeting to order at 8 35 A.M
Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda
Under agenda item # 27 Red Deer River Integrated Management Plan
Under agenda item # 28 News Release re Tax Deferral
Under agenda item Committee Reports Three Hills Western Heritage Event KCRB
Western Zone meeting Fire meeting and Disaster Services course
Under agenda item #I 5a Trochu Fire
Mr Vickery moved alywoval of the agenda with the above noted additions
Mr Hanger moved approval of the February 9, 1999, minutes
CARRIED
CARRIED
A request was made to address, as the first order of business, the tabled items from the
previous Council meeting The County Management Structure v then addressed
Mr Jeffery reviewed the qualifications for the County s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
and distributed information regarding information on the Local Government Certificate
Program and Senior Executive Fellows Program, offered by the University of Alberta
noting both these programs were part of the requirements along with senior local
government management employment for the CLGM designation Mr Jeffery noted Mrs
Deak had completed all these courses and requirements and obtained the CLGM
designation Mr Jeffery also distributed an analysis of sick time taken for Mrs Deak and
Mr McCook Mr Jeffery then discussed the benefits of the proposed management team
structure for the County for the year 2000, noting, in his opinion this was a good
management team and an excellent opportunity for the County to try this type of
management Mr Jeffery further noted in the years to come and closer to the newly
appointed CAO's retirement date Council would have to re assess this structure to ensure
trained staff were in place to succeed the retirees The proposed organizational chart was
reviewed and the changes with the Assistant CAO and newly created Executive Secretary
position A discussion followed Council then requested Mr McCook be present for these
discussions and Mr Jeffery left the meeting briefly and returned with Mr McCook time
8 55 A.M
Mr Hoff invited Mr McCook to comment on the proposed management structure for
Kneehill County effective upon Mr Jeffery s retirement Mr McCook noted this was a new
concept with the opportunity to create a win/win situation There was opportunity for
changes within the administration structure In response to an inquiry as to whether Mr
McCook was willing to take some administration courses Mr McCook advised he wanted
a feel for the position first In response to another inquiry regarding administration, Mr
McCook noted common sense and follow up were the basics in reacting to situations
Council then requested any comments from Mrs Deak who noted the proposed
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ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF
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COUNTY
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management structure served to compliment the skills of Mr McCook and herself
APPOINTMENT OF
Mr trickery i awed approval of the appointment of Mrs Jennifer Deak as the Chief CAO AND ASS'T
Administrative Officer (CAO) and Mr Lonnie McCook as the Assistant Chief CAO
Adnunistrative Officer for Kneehill County effective upon the retireinent of Mr John v2�-'m,vvo T /W
Jeffery
CARRIED
Mrs Deak and Mr McCook then accepted their new appointments
Mr Wagstaff clarified his understanding that, should Mr McCook not wish to pursue the
position of CAO at such time this position would become vacant then the County would
look at bringing another person on board to fill this position Mr McCook confirmed this
understanding
The proposed Salary Policy was reviewed with Mr Jeffery noting this would be the
forefront for an evaluation process It was noted the County would require an evaluation
policy and a discussion on same followed
Mr Hanger inoi,ed approval of the Salary Policy, as follows
Kneehill County salary and wages will be set annually at 75% of the incxiinum current
AAMD &C Wage and Salary ,Survey
M(Lrimuni inerit and cost of hvnig increases in any one year will be $5,000.00 for
salaried employees and $2 00 per hour for hourly employees
The CAO will ensure the budget is in place to allow for the above provisions
The above salary and wage provisions apply to all employees except the CAO and
Assistant CAO Council will approve the annual salaries of the CAO and Assistant CAO
positions.
The CAO and Assistant CAO will approve the balance of staff increases as
recommended by the foremen
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed the Regional Water Committee questionnaire, noting the responses to
this document were intended to be a starting point in the development of the vision,
principles and governance model for the Regional Water System Council proceeded to
discuss the questions in the document and respond to the questionnaire
Mr Wagstaff moved the Kneehill Regional Water Conunittee questionnaire be returned,
as completed by Council, and further, the County's representatives on this Committee be
provided with copies of this document
CARRIED
A discussion followed on the enormous undertaking this project could be The County s
water policies were discussed and it was noted the Kneehill Regional Water Committee
needed to be advised of same Mr Hanger noted this Committee had already been advised
any water lines could not be placed in municipal right of ways
A recess was held from 10 00 A.M 10 10 A M
Mr Jeffery reported the planning department had requested a public hearing date be
scheduled for application to amend the Land Use Bylaw with regard to the designation of a
Mobile Home District rezoning the Torrington Mobile Home Park and repealing some of
the Torrington planning and development bylaws
Mrs L oven moved a date be set for Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 130 P M, for a Public
Hearing to hear this application for amendments to the Kneehill County Land Use
Bylaw and further, the necessary notices be sent to all involved parties.
CARRIED
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Mr Jeffery's report was presented
Mrs Loiven inoved approval of Mr .Ieffery's report, as presenter)
CARRIED
The Feb 4/99 Executive Committee report was reviewed and it was noted Council had, at
their last meeting, reviewed the first seven items on this report and passed a motion
regarding the Trochu fire hall recommendation (Executive Committee item #7) The
balance of the Executive Committee report was reviewed and it was noted, Executive
Committee #18 Red Deer River Integrated Management Plan, was a late agenda item
Mr Wagstaff inoved approval of the February 4, 1999, Executive Comnuttee report with
the e-rception of item #7, previously addressed by Council, and with the archcsion of itent
#18, Red Deer Rimer Integrated Management Plan
CARRIED
The February 18/99 Executive Committee report was reviewed next
Under Executive Committee report item #4, Schmautz Pit, Mr Jeffery reported the site had
not yet been subdivided the planning department was waiting for the environmental
requirements and conditions before proceeding with public consultation
Mrs Allan questioned whether Executive Committee report 45, Carbon Fire Agreement,
should have been referred to the Fire Committee A discussion followed on the role of the
Executive Committee and the other committees It was noted the Executive Committee
was a recommending committee only and required the unanimous agreement by the
committee members to become a recommendation under this report Should the Executive
Committee members not have consensus on a recommendation the issue was placed on the
Council agenda
Mrs. Allan nurned Executive Comnuttee report itent #S, Carbon Fire Agreement, be
referred to the Fire Conunittee for comments and recontinendations.
CARRIED
Under Executive Committee report #6, Letter from town of Trochu re Landfill Agreement
a discussion followed on the long term plans for garbage disposal in the municipality, the
disposal of cardboard boxes from business operations, including recycling of same the
concerns that residents may dispose of their garbage along municipal roads should disposal
regulations become too stringent and garbage site locations too far away It was noted in
the Executive Committee recommendation, a correction was required in the third paragraph,
the reference to Torrington should be removed and replaced with Drumheller
Mr Hanger inoved approval of the February 18, 1999, Executive Comnuttee, including
the above correction to recommendation #6.
CARRIED
Mr Wagstaff inoved approval of the accounts presented for payment to -day, subject to
review by the Finance Conunittee of Councillors Hoff, Vickery, Vetter and Allan
CARRIED
The December 31 1998 bank report and budget report were presented and reviewed along
with the recommendations for reserves for the 1998 fiscal year end It was noted the year
end budget report was a preliminary report as not all the year end adjustments had been
processed
Mrs Vetter moved approval of the financial reports, as presented
The Transportation and Utilities Report was presented
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APPROVAL OF JCJ
REPORT
APPROVAL OF
FEB 4/99 EXEC
COMM REPORT
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FEB 18/99 EXEC
COMM REPORT
SCHMAUTZ PIT
CARBON FIRE A/G
TROCHU
LANDFILL SITE
APPROVAL OF
FEB 18/99 EXEC.
COMM. REPORT
APPROVAL OF
ACCOUNTS
APPROVAL OF
FINANCIAL
REPORTS
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Mr Wagstaff moved approval of the Fehritary 23 1999, Transportation and Utilities APPROVAL OF
report, as presenter) T &U REPORT
CARRIED
The February H, 1999 Road Committee report was reviewed Mr Hoff and Mr Vickery
also reported on a meeting with Mr Ken Ward also attended by the County's planning and
development personnel (Mr Rusling and Mrs Schnuelle) and local farmer, Mr Ed Miller APPROVAL OF
Mr Vickery noted this meeting was held on February 5/99 at Mr Ward's residence and was ROAD COMM
in response to some concerns Mr Ward had expressed re manure handling, etc Mr REPORT & WARD
Vickery concluded his report by noting he felt the visit was worthwhile MEETING
REPORT
Mr Vickery mover) approval of the Road Committee report along with his report on the
Fehruary 5199 meeting
CARRIED
The February 11/99 Safety Committee meeting report was reviewed Mr Vickery
discussed some form of recognition for safety awareness and performance and it was
recognized different Job tasks entailed different levels of safety and also recognized APPROVAL OF
everyone had to be treated fairly It was agreed to further consider Mr Vickery's ideas SAFETY COMM
regarding safety recognition REPORT
Mrs. Lmven moved approval of the February 11, 1999, Safety Meeting mtmites.
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery read the letter the County sent to Mr Glen Scott Brownlee Fryett, regarding
the CP abandoned rail lines and the Trans Canada Trail Net and requesting advice with
regard to development permits, road allowance crossings and private land issues (liability
fencing, trespassing etc ) Mr Jeffery also reported on the correspondence received from
Faye Engler, Secretary of the Cosway Adjacent Landowners Association an organization
established to serve as a coordinating committee for the landowners adjacent to the
abandoned CP rail right of way and to work towards protector;, and assuring the adjacent
landowners are given the first right to purchase this right of way Mr Jeffery advised this
group would be meeting on March 4/99 at the County office at 1 00 P M and further Mrs TRAIL NET
Schnuelle would also be attending this meeting REPORT
Mrs Vetter moved to accept and file this information for further information
CARRIED
The meeting recessed for lunch from 11 55 A.M l 10 P M LUNCH RECESS
Mr Jeffery reported on the appraisal on the Acme shop completed by Mr Ed Dunay
noting the estimated total property market value was $67,400 00, comprising of the building
(40 x60 ) valued at $56 000 00 plus the underground tank, valued at $4,280 00 and the
land (Lots 16 -18 / 3 25'x1 15') valued at $7 120 00 A discussion followed on the
original cost of this facility ($67,650 00 in 1985) and the current replacement value of
same Council then noted current estimates to replace a structure of this size would be ACME SHOP
$80,00000 OFFER &
APPRAISAL
Mr Hanger moved the County advise the village of Acme its asking price for the Acme
shop, including land, hiti1ding and underground tank, is $160,000 00
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery distributed the February 2/99 Torrington Fire Meeting report and proceeded to
review same, including the departments equipment readiness training level, recruitment TORRINGTON
and equipment needs Mr Wagstaff noted the interest for the Torrington fire department FIRE MEETING
was evident at this meeting and recommended these operations continue The equipment
needs were reviewed including new gloves allowing the department to dispose of the old
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turn out gear, giving free camping at Keivers for the department's annual camp out It was
noted AB Labour had undertaken an inspection of the department and a copy of this report
was required
Mr Jeffery then distributed and reviewed the information from the Insurers Advisory
Organization (IAO) Commercial and Residential Risk Services reviewing the criteria for
grading insurance Mr Jeffery further reported the IAO could provide a review of the
County's fire protection which would include inspections, surveys audits for level of fire
protection and assistance in reviewing existing levels of fire protection with the goal to
provide a reasonable level of fire service Included is the random testing of equipment and
providing recommendations meeting with Fire Chiefs, providing a service test on pumpers
and compiling test results compiling a report on the adequacy and reliability of fire
equipment The cost for this service is estimated at $4,430 00 plus GST The merits of this
fire protection review was discussed along with the lack of standards among the fire
departments
Mr Bruce Sommerville entered the meeting time 1 30 P M
Mr Vickery moved letters he sent to all the towns and villages in the County
recontntending their approval for the IAO Conrrnercial and Residential Risk Services to
undertake a review of the fire protection services antl, in coiyunction iwith the Fire
Chiefs, establish standards for fire tlepartntents Mr Vickery further moved a response
deadline of .Irate 1, 1999, be noted in this letter Mr Vickery also moved approval of the
February 2199 Torrington Fire Meeting report
CARRIED
Mr Jeffery reviewed the January 28/99 letter from Mr Jackson Acme Fire Chief, regarding
the future of the Acme pumper and the options and cost effectiveness of re certifying or
replacing this vehicle A discussion followed on the need for the Capital Committee to look
at all the fire departments and determine a replacement schedule for fire equipment,
insurance coverage and requirements within the five mile radius of a fire hall the different
fire vehicles and merits of each (midship, front mount installing a yellow dog on rear of
truck) need to define equipment requirements, standards
Mrs Lowen moved to refer Acme's letter to the Capital Coninuttee.
CARRIED
Mr Sommerville distributed the proposed 1999 Agricultural Service Board (ASB) budget
and proceeded to review and discuss same noting the proposed 1999 budget reflected an
increase in County costs from $111,902 in 1998 to $495 550 in 1999 due to the weed
control program which was recorded at total costs for the entire municipality in this
proposed budget Mr Sommerville further advised mowing public lands backslop►ng and
roadside seeding had been included in the ASB budget for grant purposes and noted the
province would be re looking at the ASB grants and allocation of same Currently the
County receives a $67,650 00 basic ASB grant from the province A discussion followed
on the County's position regarding weed control and its options to blanket spray the entire
municipality or undertake this task over a period of time with a regular control program to
follow Mr Hanger noted he had received some comments from ratepayers about the cost
of this proposed blanket weed control spraying and Mrs Allan inquired if any benefits
would be lost if this blanket spraying was done over a two year period Mr Sommerville
noted it would take 6 years to get the weeds under control with blanket spraying followed
by weed control in 1/3 of the municipality per year A discussion followed on the huge
weed problem in the County and the various noxious weeds present in the municipality
Mr Sommerville reviewed the weed control tenders, noting two tenders had been received
one from Davey Tree Services and one from Midland Vegetation Management It was
noted the tenders were equipment and manpower only and did not include any chemical
costs
Mr Vickery left the meeting to take a telephone call time 2.29 P M
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IAO REPORT &
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FIRE INSPECTION
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Mr Hoff ►noved the County undertake a weed control progrant to blanket spray the road
allowances along the secondary and local municipal roads in the municipality in 1999
and further, the low tender hid for this project, submitted by Davey Tree Service, in the
a►nount of $53,200 00 phis CST be accepted.
CARRIED
Mrs Vetter inoved approval of the 1999 Agricultural.Senuce Board budget, comprising
ofASB grant and revenues of $70,350.00 and municipal contributions of $995,550.00.
CARRIED
Mr Vickery re entered the meeting time 2 31 P M
Mr Sommerville noted the ASB budget needed to be sent into the province by March 1
1999 and advised he would be completing same and obtaining the required signatures
On behalf of Council Mr Hanger commended Mr Sommerville for his presentation at the
recent Divisional Meetings
Mr Sommerville thanked Council and left the meeting time 2 35 P M
Mr Jeffery reviewed the meeting notes, provided by Mrs Vetter, on the three Divisional
Meetings Mr Jeffery clarified the sale of the road allowance through Wimborne, noting
this transaction had taken place many years ago and although it is not the policy of the
County to sell road allowance in some circumstances the sale of road allowance has taken
place - usually to accommodate road diversions, etc Mr Vickery briefly left the meeting
and returned with the map showing the Wimborne road allowance that was sold
It was noted at the Carbon meeting, comments had been received regarding the County's
recent decision to deny a funding request, from Region Health Authority 5, for a new
ambulance for the Drumheller region A discussion followed on the provision of ambulance
service to fringe areas and the protocol used when one ambulance service is requested to
enter another area this being a common sense thing in that the closest ambulance service
responds to an emergency, the Kneehill Ambulance service and 're four ambulances in this
service with it being noted this service had never requested funding from adjacent
municipalities, the ambulance boundaries were reviewed and it was noted the Kneehill
Ambulance boundary is co terminus with the municipal boundary Mr Vickery noted he
would like a meeting with those parties who expressed concerns over this issue at the
Carbon Divisional Meeting and the Drumheller and Kneehill ambulance personnel to further
discuss this matter
Mr Vickery moved an invitation he evended to the Drumheller and Kneehill ambulance
operations managers and the concerned group comprising of Mr Don Herman et al, to
attend a meeting to . further discuss the anthulance operations and Kneehill County's
decision declining funding to Regional, Health Authority 5 for the new Drumheller
ainhulanc e.
CARRIED
The comments received at the Three Hills Divisional Meeting regarding the divisional
grader contract were reviewed Mr McCook advised he had met on several occasions with
the division 5 grader operator to discuss grading requirements and standards and the
contractor had worked with the County to provide acceptable grading standards Mr
McCook further advised there had been a noted improvement with this grader contract
It was noted there were no other concerns or discussions at the Divisional Meetings except
for the Marigold Library which was being addressed as a separate agenda item
Mr Vickery requested letters of thanks be sent to Mr Sommerville Mr Rusling, Mrs
Schnuelle and Mr Russ Horvey for participating to the Divisional Meetings and for their
presentations
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APPROVAL OF
WEED CONTROL
PROGRAM AND
TENDER
APPROVAL OF
1999 ASB BUDGET
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SOMMERVILLE
OUT OF MEETING
1999 DIV MTG
REVIEW
WIMBORNE ROAD
ALLOWANCE
RHA 5
AMBULANCE
REQUEST
DIV GRADER
CONTRACT
LETTER OF
THANKS TO DIV
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Mrs Loiven inoved to accept and file the Divisional Meeting report
CARRIED
Mr McCook left the meeting time 3 05 P M
The Marigold Library survey was reviewed Mr Jeffery noted all responses, both written
and verbal had been included in the survey totals A total of 217 responses had been
received with 88 responses to favour and 128 responses against the County joining the
Marigold Library System These totals expressed as a percentage of total population,
equate to 4 3% total respondents of which 1 8% were in favour and 2 5% opposed to the
County Joining the Marigold System A discussion followed on the issues concerns and
comments received regarding this matter the poor response to the survey, comments
received regarding lack of information on this matter (noted Marigold or the municipality
could have been contacted to provide further information) suggestion that the County
subsidize the fee for those rural residents unable to afford the $60 00 per annum discussed
how Marigold could be more flexible with this fee and allow rural residents to pay on a
monthly basis this would equate to $5 00 per month, a much more manageable amount,
the confusion over the statistics provided by the same Marigold representative and printed
in the newspaper stating 42 rural Kneehill families belong to the Marigold system and then
again stating this figure was 400 rural people, the duplication of library services in the
municipality- discussed the County s support of indoor arenas and pools and it was noted,
should these facilities not receive support they could not exist whereas the libraries could
exist without municipal support Wheatland County's situation where they gave termination
notice to withdraw from the Marigold system Mr Wagstaff requested statistics on
Wheatland's library membership before and after it belonged to the Marigold system Mr
Jeffery reviewed the Council motions regarding the Marigold noting the December 8/98
motion to join the Marigold Library System was tabled to December 22/98 at which time
the motion was defeated and another motion approved to conduct the survey
Mr Hanger nnoved to accept the Mangold 1 nbrary surrey results, as presented at the
1999 Divisional Alleetungs, that being 217 responses representing 4.3 "% of the total
County population, of* which 89 (1 8`%) were in favour and 128 (2 S%) opposed to the
County joining the Marigold I ibrary System, and further moveel, upon evaluation of
these survey results, the Comity elecline membership to the Marigold I ibrary System.
Mr Hanger also moved the Marigold Library System membership issue not be re-
ailrlressetl for at least three (3) years
CARRIED
A recess was held from 3 25 P M 3 35 P M
Mr Jeffery reviewed the committee reports as follows
■ Kneehill Ambulance Society Feb 17/99 minutes Motion approved to provide all
three levels of service (EMR BLS, ALS) to allow any paramedic on staff to use his
abilities when on an ambulance call thus providing the best service for the patient In
response to a discussion on this matter, it was clarified only the crew on call, whether it
be the BLS or ALS service would be available to respond to emergencies Also noted
in the minutes was approval of the interim budget renewal of the Kneehill County
contract for administrative services approval to charge $75 00 for a PCR report
• Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation ( WREDC) information for Feb 4/99
Annual General meeting
• Kneehill Regional FCSS Jan 21/99 minutes FCSS Director contract renewed for
another one year term 1998 financial statements approved 1999 budget approved
Mrs Lowell reported on the joint KCRB FCSS and Children's Services meeting Feb
12/98 to discuss services and possible amalgamations to avoid of duplications
■ Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Jan 20/99 minutes and recommendations
■ Three Hills & District Seed Cleaning Plant Jan 13/99 minutes policies approved,
decision reached re plant manager
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• Regional Health Authority 5 Dec 6/98 and Jan 20/99 minutes deficit elimination plan RHA 5
some members attending the Health Summit in Quebec City, arranging tour of facilities,
only two board committees public relations and joint conference Mr Hoff reported
he was presented with a clock in recognition of his service to this board In response to
a clarification issue, Mrs Lowen advised she was a member of the Drumheller Hospital
Foundation Board which was a society that raises funds for hospital equipment
• Three Hills Western Heritage Event Mrs Vetter reported she had attended this
meeting on Feb 22/99 advising this group wants to replace old Three Hills trade fair
with a country fair and hold this event in conjunction with the rodeo Mrs Vetter
recommended the County not be involved in this event as it only pertains to the local
area WESTERN
HERITAGE COMM
Mrs Vetter moved the County not be involved with the Three Hills Western Heritage
committee
CARRIED
Mrs Allan briefly reported on the following meetings FIRE MTG
Feb 12/98 AB Fire Chiefs Board meeting Edmonton update on course development, REPORT
noted AB Fire Training School is trying to develop its own minimum standards, discussed c
use of residential sprinklers and promoting same Region 4 meeting there is an interest in
getting private funds to help offset costs
KCRB West Zone meeting 12 people in attendance, Mr Porat spoke to the group about KCRB WEST ZONE
Children s Services, feel there is good support at this grass roots level
Disaster Services Course, Crossfield attended by Mrs Lowen and Mrs Allan, course on
basic emergency preparedness, can have a point regional disaster plan and still maintain own DIS. SERVICES
Director of Disaster Services COURSE
Mr Vickery moved approi,al of the committee reports, as presented.
CARRIED APPROVAL OF
COMM REPORTS
Mr Jeffery reported information had been received on County highway signs It was agreed
to refer this information to the committee of Councillors Vickery and Vetter
COUNTY SIGNS
Mr Jeffery reported for information only, a News Release had been received regarding a CGM�zv
tax deferral on 1998 income from drought induced sales of breeding livestock L:
Mr Jeffery reviewed the comments received from Mountain View County regarding the
Red Deer River Integrated Management Plan, advising Mountain View was not supporting
the document and had concerns with the subdivision approval criteria environmental
reserve dedications E S A protection measures and agricultural developments within the
area Mr Jeffery noted this was not a statutory plan, the County had originally been
involved on this committee for the sole purpose of gravel excavation along the river; the
committee had not met for several years, the document was going to public consultation,
the document should tie in with the Special Places plan
Mr Vickery discussed his concerns with the proposed Trochu fire hall and the rumours
regarding same Mr Jeffery noted he had contacted Mrs Malaka town of Trochu, about a
meeting and she would be arranging same and advising A discussion followed on the
financial viability of Trochu, especially in light of its garbage and water issues and the need
to set limitations on the proposed fire hall building
RED DEER RIVER
INTEGRATED
MGMT PLAN
TROCHU FIRE
HALL
DRY ISLAND
Mr Hoff presented two letters to Council The first letter, from Myrna Pearman Sylvan BUFFALO JUMP
Lake, expressed opposition to any campground development at the Dry Island Buffalo PARK CONCERNS
Jump Park and requesting this area remain pristine as it is one of the few natural areas F-,;
remaining
The second letter, from Mrs Gladys Pennock, Elnora, addressed the Special Places report
and the lack of public input into this matter Mrs Pennock's family had homesteaded this
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area and would like to see it protected and kept in a natural state Mr Wagstaff reported he SPECIAL PLACES
had met with Mrs Pennock yesterday and given her a copy of the Special Places report and CONCERN RE.
answered her concerns Mr Wagstaff noted because Mrs Pennock resided in the village of BUFFALO JUMP
Elnora, she had not received the Red Deer County newspaper nor the Three Hills PARK
newspaper, both of which advertised the Special Places information FGe
There being no other business on the agenda, Mr Hoff declared the meeting adjourned
Time 420PM
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February 10 February 23 1999
REPORT:
Balance Forward $ 1 179.82
BALANCE $1 17982
CORRESPONDENCE.
1 Feb 2/99 Rec #0034365 AB Treasury Fines Distribution $209 00
2 Feb 20/99 Rec #0034370 AB Treasury Infrastructure grant SH 806:04 to #583 $1 416,974.00
Infrastructure grant SH 575 $8104.00 Total Receipt = $1 425,078.00
3 January 99 Fines Distribution
4 1999 Pitch In Alberta Week May3 9 newsletter
5 Picture Alberta Planning Events Booklet Seniors Advisory Council circulation
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Transportation and Utilities Report Feb. 23/99
We're working on a defensive driving course, and a refresher course on air brakes for the
employees that could possibly be held as an employee day 111 have to get back to council on the
costs etc
We will be looking for bridge timber for the neat three year maintenance program There is a
combined tender being set up through the association. to buy bulk if we are interested The county
would be interested in approximately $60,000 of bridge decking that we would commit to if
council agrees
The Marshman and Grainger stockpiles are full now and the trucks are hauling to Berreth this
week
4 I'm still waiting on more information and prices on capital
5 We have gone through
the radio inventory to update our licence renewals. The total is $7 218
which is down from last year of $7 382 A break down of the application is as follows
Acme Fire
$164
Carbon
$ 533
K. Amb
$ 1,445
Linden F
$ 615
Three H.
$ 82
T.H. Air
$ 82
Torr F
$ 287
Trochu
$ 287
Kneehill
$ 3723