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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-23 Council MinutesIM 1 0 I i 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 1 Is E 0 KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES 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 JD/r�1/N PRESENT CALL TO ORDER ADDITIONS TO AGENDA APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES COUNTY MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE MCCOOK INTO MEETING KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1999 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 MIMIN SALARY POLICY KNEEHILL REGIONAL WATER QUESTIONNAIRE PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET 7111U11 %g 2 Ll L411 E u KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1999 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 MIMIN CARRIED APPROVAL OF JCJ REPORT APPROVAL OF FEB 4/99 EXEC COMM REPORT s�jo, g 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 3 n 0 • KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1999 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 JDAfIN 4 C7 is �J • KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1999 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 JDQI //N IAO REPORT & PROPOSAL SOMMERVILLE INTO MEETING FIRE INSPECTION PROPOSAL 1n,��� AP41c ao� ACME FIRE TRUCK REFERRED TO CAPITAL COMM '! e, w'" Lr At LEAP C�jy,~ ASB BUDGET AND WEED CONTROL CONTRACT 5 • F- I LJ C� 0 KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1999 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 JIMMIN APPROVAL OF WEED CONTROL PROGRAM AND TENDER APPROVAL OF 1999 ASB BUDGET C�•. OF[t�4E77f� SOMMERVILLE OUT OF MEETING 1999 DIV MTG REVIEW WIMBORNE ROAD ALLOWANCE RHA 5 AMBULANCE REQUEST DIV GRADER CONTRACT LETTER OF THANKS TO DIV MTG PARTICIPANTS 0 • KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1999 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 JD/R UN APPROVAL OF DIV MTG REPORT MARIGOLD LIBRARY COMM REPORTS KASS r /cC WREDC 1�'-;4-1- FCSS 4, ASB SEED PLANT 7 s C KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1999 • 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 JD/AIIN 3 E LJ • KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1999 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 Reeve JIYAIIN V im ra r ADJOURNMENT 9 0 U is JOHN C JEFFERY REPORT 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 = $1 425,078.00 3 January 99 Fines Distribution 4 1999 Pitch In Alberta Week May3 9 newsletter 5 Picture Alberta Planning Events Booklet Seniors Advisory Council circulation 6 Health in Action Update- Newsletter 7 Seminar advertising Manage Multiple Projects & Meet Deadlines 8 Advertising Guide to Tackling Bias in the Courtroom 9 Seminar advertising Troubleshooting Maintaining & Upgrading PC s 10 Winter 1999 Profit$ newsletter 11 Advertising Unibind Steelcover System 12 Advertising Brisbin & Sentis Engineering Inc. 13 Advertising Bridge Brand Feb 8 12/99 14 Invitation Hi Way 9 Appre Ski Ation Mar 6/99 15 Advertising Western Supplies 16 Advertising Value Drug Mart 17 Advertising 1999 Volunteer Gift Catalogue 18 Advertising Friesens History Book Division 19 Advertising Instabox Custom Packaging 20 Advertising Klondike Days Parade Information 21 Feb 8/99 Journal of Commerce newspaper 22 Feb 3/99 The Drumheller Mail newspaper 23 Feb 10/99 The Drumheller Mail newspaper 24 Feb 10/99 The Capital newspaper 25 Feb 17/99 The Capital newspaper HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS NIL Minute /jc jreport 1999doc L • L� 49 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