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Home My WebLink About1999-09-28 Council MinutesKNEEHILL COUNTY AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING September 28, 1999 1 Approval of Agenda 2 Approval of Minutes 3 Administrator s Report 4 Executive Committee Report 5 Financial Reports 6 Accounts Payable APPOINTMENTS 9 30 A.M Public Hearing see agenda #12 10 30 A.M Public Hearing see agenda item #13 GENERAL. 7 Sept 14/99 Pending Report •� 8 Sunterra Farm Family Award Kda vft TRANSPORTATION. 9 Transportation & Utilities Report 10 Premier's Task Force on Infrastructure News Release and Letter of Response I 1 Road Committee "special requests" PLANNING 12 Public Hearing Redesignation SE 16 29 23 W4 (Dave Stewart) 13 Public Hearing Redesignation E '/z 29 28 21 W4 (Hutterian Brethren of Hillview) 14 Proposed Stakeholder Committee 15 Planning Policy COMMITTEE REPORTS. 16 Sept 22/99 Kneehill Housing Corporation 17 Sept 23/99 Kneehill Ambulance Budget Comparison Report 18 Sept 16/99 Regional Disaster Services Committee meeting minutes 19 Report re Intensive Livestock Operations LATE ITEMS 20 Highway Signs JD /N41N /Agenda1999 KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1999 A regular meeting of Council was held in the Kneehill County office 232 Main Stree Three Hills Alberta on Tuesday, September 28, 1999, commencing at 8 30 A.M The following were present for the meeting Reeve Otto Hoff Division Two Deputy Reeve Richard M Vickery Division Six Councillors Marylea Lowen Division One James M Hanger Division Five (after 7 45 A.M ) M Glen Wagstaff Division Seven Marjorie D Vetter Division Four John C Jeffery Administrator and Lonnie D McCook, Public Works Superintendent, wer present along with Jennifer Deak, Assistant Administrator who recorded the minutes Jane Allan Councillor Division Three was absent from the meeting Reeve Otto Hoff called the meeting to order at 8 35 A.M Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda I 1 a Acme's Other Vehicle &or 11 b Allen Dick Request 1 l c Grainger Corral 21 Letter from Iris Evans Mrs. Lowen moved approval of the agenda with the above noted additions Mrs. Vetter moved approval of the ,September 14, 1999, minutes The Administrator's Report was reviewed Mrs. Lowen moved approval of the Administrator s Report, as presented CALL TO ORDER Mr Hanger entered the meeting time 7 45 A.M The Executive Committee Report was reviewed Under Executive Committee #1 Kneehill Ambulance it was clarified that the old ambulance could not be accepted on trade as it was over ten years old It was agreed the recommendation regarding this vehicle be amended to "sell or tender" instead of "trade" It was also agreed a copy of the letter to Kneehill Housing be sent to the Hon Stan Woloshyn, Minister of Community Development Under Executive committee #11 Municipal Safety Codes Inspection Agency ( MSCIA) Report, Mr Wagstaff discussed his concerns regarding building inspection service cost and delivery timeliness of inspections problems encountered because of the distance inspectors have to travel Mrs Vetter noted these concerns and advised she would have them addressed when she attended the October MSCIA board meeting Mrs Lowen reported the Carbon fire department water truck was in for repairs Mr McCook noted he was unaware of this situation and it was agreed he further investigate same Under Executive Committee #32 Newspaper article re Acme s `Other Vehicle', Mr Jeffery reported the legal opinion on this issue had just been received Mr Jeffery proceeded to read the summary of this legal opinion which recommends there is no risk to the County and Acme would be solely liable for this vehicle Under Executive Committee #33 clarification was made regarding the 1999 Christmas function and invitation list JDMIN EXEC. 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REPORT KNEEHILL AMBULANCE O&OI /1 CARBON WATER TRUCK ACME'S `OTHER' VEHICLE ADDITIONS TO AGENDA APPROVAL OF AGENDA CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES CARRIED APPROVAL OF ADMIN REPORT CARRIED Mr Hanger entered the meeting time 7 45 A.M The Executive Committee Report was reviewed Under Executive Committee #1 Kneehill Ambulance it was clarified that the old ambulance could not be accepted on trade as it was over ten years old It was agreed the recommendation regarding this vehicle be amended to "sell or tender" instead of "trade" It was also agreed a copy of the letter to Kneehill Housing be sent to the Hon Stan Woloshyn, Minister of Community Development Under Executive committee #11 Municipal Safety Codes Inspection Agency ( MSCIA) Report, Mr Wagstaff discussed his concerns regarding building inspection service cost and delivery timeliness of inspections problems encountered because of the distance inspectors have to travel Mrs Vetter noted these concerns and advised she would have them addressed when she attended the October MSCIA board meeting Mrs Lowen reported the Carbon fire department water truck was in for repairs Mr McCook noted he was unaware of this situation and it was agreed he further investigate same Under Executive Committee #32 Newspaper article re Acme s `Other Vehicle', Mr Jeffery reported the legal opinion on this issue had just been received Mr Jeffery proceeded to read the summary of this legal opinion which recommends there is no risk to the County and Acme would be solely liable for this vehicle Under Executive Committee #33 clarification was made regarding the 1999 Christmas function and invitation list JDMIN EXEC. COMM. REPORT KNEEHILL AMBULANCE O&OI /1 CARBON WATER TRUCK ACME'S `OTHER' VEHICLE KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1999 Mr Vickery moved approval of the Executive Committee Report, with the above noted APPROVAL OF amendments. EXEC COMM. CARRIED REPORT The bank reconciliation and net cash position reports as at August 31 1999 were reviewed Mr Wagstaff moved approval of the financial reports, as presented CARRIED Mr Vickery moved Council recess in order to hold the public hearing scheduled for 9 30 A.M 10W. I:_ C Mrs Lowen moved Council reconvene, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting being completed CARRIED Time 10 00 A.M A recess was held from 10 00 A.M 10 15 A.M Mr Vicke � moved approval of the accounts resented . or payment to -da y, subject to review by the Finance Committee of Councillors Ho_f f Vickery, Loiven and Vetter CARRIED Mr Jeffery proceeded to review the Pending File Report and it was agreed Pending Report #9 Fire Department Inspections, be referred to the November 4/99 Fire Chiefs meeting and the following Pending Report items filed 910, Three Hills Garbage Agreement, #15, Drumheller & District Rural Crime Watch #16 Equity Water #17 Acme's "Other" Fire Vehicle #18 Three Hills Fire Agreement, #20 Seismic Testing (SW 30 32 26 W4), Transportation #3 Mt Vernon Water Transportation #6 Gravel Agreement Linden Contractors It was also noted the following dates could be added to the upcoming events October 25/99 Organizational Meeting commencing at 8 30 A.M, October 4 & 18 Municipal Planing Commission meetings commencing at 1 00 P M Mr Hanger moved approval of the Pending Report including the above noted changes CARRIED Under agenda item #8 Sunterra Farm Family Award, Mr Vickery discussed the possibility of presenting the County s plaque in recognition of this award to the Price family during the Annual Road Tour scheduled for October 22/99 APPROVAL OF FIN REPORTS RECESS FOR PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS ii0�aq r p PENDING REPORT SUNTERRA FARM Mr Wagstaff moved the County try to schedule this plaque presentation in conjunction AWARD with the County s Annual Road Tour, scheduled for October 22, 1999 CARRIED The Transportation and Utilities Report was presented and reviewed APPROAVL OF Mr Vickery moved approval of the September 28, 1999 Transportation and Utilities T &U REPORT Report. CARRIED Mr Jeffery reviewed the draft letter from the County to the Hon Ed Stelmach Minister of SESflrco 6/�z8 Infrastructure expressing the County s concerns over the recent Premier s Task Force on Infrastructure News Release and the County's proposal to permit those municipalities that want to retain the Secondary 1 Iighway Partnership Program to continue with this program LETTER TO AB under the current 75/25 cost sharing arrangement Mr Wagstaff expressed concerns with INFRA this option noting those municipalities opting for this would be paying twice for roads once STRUCTURE RE through the fuel tax and then again with the partnership program The advantages of SECONDARY retaining some control over the secondary roads within a municipality was discussed along HIGHWAYS JD;A/1,'J 2 KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1999 with the contents of the letter Mrs Vetter moved Council recess in order to hold the public hearing scheduled for 10 30 A.M CARRIED Mr Vickery moved Council reconvene, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting being completed CARRIED Time 1045 A.M Ms Lisa Schnuelle and Ms Barb Reimer from the County s planning department, were present when the meeting reconvened Council proceeded to review the minutes from the 9 30 A.M public hearing that being the request for redesignation of the SE 16 29 -23 W4 The discussion continued and concerns noted regarding access to this parcel should it be approved for subdivision and the need to have all involved parties included especially the oil company that had the lease road It was agreed more information was required and further agreed, in hindsight, the public hearing should not have been adjourned but rather recessed for more information Mrs Deak was requested to amend the public hearing guidelines to include the recess option Mrs Lowen moved.frst reading to Bylaw #1410 this being the hylaw to redesignate the South East Quarter of .Section 16, Township 29, Range 23, West of 4`" Meridian (SE 16- 29-23-W4).from "A Agricultural District to "A C" Agricultural Conservation District. MOTION LOST Mrs Lowen moved to table agenda items #11 - Road Committee `special requests ", #14 Proposed .Stakeholder Committee, #15 Planning Policy to the next meeting CARRIED Ms Schnuelle and Ms Reimer left the meeting time 11 20 A.M Council further discussed the draft letter to the Hon Ed Stelmach and their concerns with the recent infrastructure news release Mr Hanger moved approval of the draft letter _ from Kneehill County to the Hon. Ed Stelmach, Minister of Infrastructure expressing the County's concerns and proposal A' option regarding, the Premier's Task Force on Infrastructure News Release, be approved, duty signed and submitted to the Minister for his consideration and comment. CARRIED Mr Vickery recommended this letter be taken to the October 15 1999 CAAMD &C Zone meeting for discussion with the membership Mr Wagstaff discussed his concerns with the intersection at Highway 21 and the Agricore turnoff noting traffic entering onto the highway from Agricore have their sight distance impeded by the large signs advertising the facilities available in Three Hills This large sign blocks the view of the oncoming traffic as it is located too close to the intersection Mr Wagstaff moved a letter he sent to Alberta Transportation, Hanna, outlining the above concerns with the sign at this intersection CARRIED Mrs Vetter reported the quote for highway signs from the Red Deer sign company had not yet been received Mr Jeffery briefly reviewed the highway sign quote from Alpine Signs in Torrington uFrFCC Fnu PUBLIC HEARING BYLAW 1410 REDESIGNATION SE 16- 29 -23 -w4 MOTION LOST AGENDA ITEMS TABLED APPROVAL TO SENT LETTER TO AB INFRA STRUCTURE RE. SEC HWY NEWS RELEASE Hwy 21 AT AGRICORE INTERSECTION SAFETY CONCERN Mr Hanger moved to table this matter until a recommendation on the highway signs is HIGHWAY SIGNS received.from the committee members of Marl Vetter and Rick Vickery TABLED .11)"MIN 3 KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1999 CARRIED Mr Hoff reported Mr Allen Dick of Swalwell had inquired about water hook up to his residence Mr Jeffery reviewed the file noting Mr Dick had previously requested this IC, service, been quoted a price for this hook up and subsequently declined the service A discussion followed on the water usage whether it would be for household or commercial It was also noted since the time of the first price quote the County had disposed of equipment specialized for water line installation Mr Hanger moved Mr McCook, Public Works Superintendent, meet with Mr Dick to further discuss this request re usage, etc and report back on same. CARRIED Mr Hoff reported Mr Brost had requested permission to hay the land at the Grainger corral It was noted the County owns this property (approximately 4 acres +/ ) and several years ago had given permission to the local roping club to build the corral the roping club no longer exists Mr Wagstqff moved this matter he referred to the Public Works Superintendent for further investigation and should the above information he confirmed regarding land ownership and the roping club, Mr Brost he allowed to hay this area under the following terms and conditions Mr Brost clean the site A three year term be entered into with Mr Brost to hay this site This agreement he reviewed after the three year term. CARRIED The following reports were reviewed and discussed Sept 22/99 Kneehill Housing Corporation & Golden Hills Grand Opening Sept 23/99 Kneehill Ambulance Budget Comparison Report Sept 16/99 Regional Disaster Services Committee Mr Hoff reported on the Central Alberta Mayors and Reeves meeting he attended in Red Deer, noting discussion items included the provincial infrastructure announcement and the future of local governments Mr Jeffery read the letter from the Hon Iris Evans, Minister of Children's Services to Marl Vetter responding to Mrs Vetter s letter to the Minister regarding the recent ruling by the A B C Court of Appeal on child pornography Mrs. I oiven moved the County also send a letter to the Hon. Iris Evans, Minister of Children's Services, expressing Council's abhorrence at child pornography and recommending the Minister take a zero tolerance stand on the issue of child pornography CARRIED Mr Vickery moved approval of the above committee reports, as presented, and further moved agenda item 419, Report re Intensive Livestock Operations be tabled until the next meeting CARRIED Mr McCook reported the village of Linden had requested permission to move their signs, located at property line on SH 806 and SH 582 onto the road allowance so they would be in line with other signs These are 48' x 14' directional signs It was agreed to approve this request Mr McCook reported a request had been received from some junior high school students at Prairie Junior High School, to camp at Keivers Lake October 8 10 1999 The students are aware that the camp is closed and the wash house-facilities, water, etc shut off Mr Hanger moved approval (?f this request providing there is adult supervision, that J[) A 1L'J ALLEN DICK REQUEST RE. SWALWELL WATER HOOK UP BROST REQUEST RF NAViN!_ GRAINGER CORRAL AREA COMM REPORTS LETTER TO MIN. RE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY APPROVAL OF COMM REPORTS & ILO REPORT TABLED c,/z oxT 11oo r. -rfasw-�' LINDEN REOUEST RE: SIGNS SH 806 & SH582 KEIVERS LAKE CAMPING REQUEST 6� it Pool W %W KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1999 being three or more adults, preferably teachers or someone of similar authority, staying with the students while they are camping at Kervers Lake. Mrs Lowen moved the meeting adjourn. Time 12 15 P M ,l Reeve Jl) ,111N Muni 1pD Adm n str or CARRIED CARRIED ADJOURNMENT ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT September 15 - 28, 1999 REPORT Balance Forward $1,54753 1 July 27/99 Council lunch with Jack Ramsay MP and Allan Becker (Cosway group) $8100 2 Gave two County maps to Sandi Vickery Pontmain School 3 Gave 30 pins and one map to Jane Allan BALANCE $1,62853 CORRESPONDENCE. 1 Sept 14/99 RC #0037589 $2 594.21 Fines Distribution 2 Sept 21/99 RC0037631 $355 61 AB Environment ($34 00) AB Municipal Affairs ($321 61 Torrington sewer debenture rebate) 3 Aug 1999 Fines Distribution 4 Sept /Oct 1999 Community Focus newsletter 5 Sept 1999 Occupational Health & Safety magazine 6 Summer 1999 Tire Recycling Management Board newsletter 7 Sept 14/99 AB Community Development information package re 2000 Alberta Winter Games 8 Fall 1999 Bright Ideas newsletter 9 1998 Annual LAPP Report 10 Information package The Onex Plan And The New Air Canada 11 July /Aug 1999 Canadian Speeches magazine 12 Spring/Summer 1999 Animal Kind newsletter 13 Employment opportunity Assistant Agricultural Fieldman MD of Wainwright 14 Seminar advertising Getting It All Done 15 Course advertising AUMA 16 Seminar advertising Tourism Industry Marketing 17 Conference advertising Composting Conference 18 Seminar advertising Aqualta (Epcor) 19 Conference advertising AB Community Development Conference 1999 20 Advertising Water For People 21 Advertising e.Commerce Services Ltd 22 Advertising - Mitchener Allen Auctioneering Ltd 23 Advertising Bridge Brand Foods 24 Advertising Daytimer 25 Sept 8 & 15/99 The Drumheller Mail newspaper 26 Sept 15/99 The Capital newspaper u HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS NIL M inute/jcjreport 1999doc Transportation and Utilities Report September 28 199 1 The road crew has a mile done on the old 21 project and are moving along on the second 2 We're still plugging along mowing and grass whipping secondaries 3 Our road crew water truck was busy helping out fire departments with the fires last week 4 We have had a few minor repairs on the Equity water system and the Torrinmgton pump house but not serious 5 Depending on the weather I will probable shut the road crew down in the middle of October and move them into the pit to start work on the new garbage site 6 111 keep the gravel crew going as long as the weather is good Once it starts freezing solid we 11 go stockpiling 7 The graders will start bringing in the gravel to the middle of the road as the weather turns The roads are so dry and hard it's tough to get the gravel to lay down with out moisture r r f r t t r