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KNEEHILL COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
March 16, 2000
The Executive Committee of Otto Hoff Richard M Vickery and James Hanger met on
Thursday, March 16 2000 at the Kneehill County office commencing at 8 30 A.M
Lonnie D McCook, Public Works Superintendent and Jennifer Deak, Administrator were S
also present along with Mr Rmus Onos, Kneehill Ambulance Operations Director
The following items were discussed
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a Feb.25 /00 Letter from Alberta Health re. Ambulance Training Grants see a �' CMP
A letter was received from Gary Alford, Team Leader Ground Ambulance
Program for Emergency Health Services advising a grant in the amount of J 0 X11 a
$9,865 00 has been approved for the ambulance staff employed or engaged as logo
ambulance attendants for the Kneehill Ambulance Service The grant is to be
utilized in the following manner
$5 000 00 for Con Ed development and training
$1,000 00 for CPR training
$2,000 00 for EMS training library
$6,000 00 for EMR -A training
Mr Onos reported the current training session will be completed May 2/2000 and
he will be presenting a report on this later in May Mr Onos proposed the new
training be scheduled for every alternate month not monthly It was noted a new
contract for the training would have to be drawn up
Executive Committee recommends proceeding with the ambulance training, as
per Mr Onos' recommendations.
b. Kneehill Ambulance Request re. Booking Coffee Room for Trainin g
A request has been received from Rinus Onos Operations Director, to use the
Coffee Room at the Kneehill County office for training the first Tuesday of every
month until the end of May and possibly every alternate month for the second
training session
Executive Committee recommends approval of this request
c. Bank Reconciliation Report
For the period ending December 31, 1999 the chequing account reconciliation
balance was $9065 14, term deposit balance is $50,000 00
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
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d. Call Volume Report
The call volume year to date is 175 calls (80 in Jan, 55 in Feb and 40 to date for
Mar) of which 124 calls were out of the Three Hills hall and 51 out of the Linden m p a
hall
Mr Onos made the Executive Committee aware of the increasing call volumes and
occasions when the second ambulance unit was called out during a period when 4 b m
the first ambulance was already on a call and the concerns of manning of the
second unit with whoever was available (there is only permanent staff available to
man one unit) It was noted this matter had been discussed at the last ambulance
meeting and direction given to monitor this situation Mr Onos also made the
Executive Committee aware that ambulance unit #3 did not have an automatic
defibrillator and on one call it would have been an asset to have this equipment in
the unit The cost for this piece of equipment is $5,600 00 — 10,000 00
Executive Committee recommends to accept the call volume report and have
Mr Onos continue to monitor and report on call volumes/personnel, as
requested by the KAS.
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e KAS Policy Review
In preparation for the April 5/00 KAS Policy Review, Mr Onos reviewed and
discussed the following policies with the Executive Committee
Use of Explorer in transporting patients — discussed the hospital reporting
requirements along with potential liabilities Recommend the Explorer not be used
to transport patients
Meal Reimbursement — Recommend minimum two hours on call requirement to
be eligible for meal reimbursement
Chute Times — recommend increase chute time from seven to eight minutes to
accommodate nighttime calls
Medical Control Guidelines — Mr Onos to confer with Dr Webb
Bill Collecting — require policy to address this
Education Policy — previously discussed and requires clarification
PCR — need policy that person attending the patient writes the PCR
On Scene Time — require policy re time spent on scene
Refusal of Care Policy — need policy for patients refusing care Noted this was
very important and required addressing
Uniform Policy — need to state all attendants wear their uniforms when on calls
and need policy to address reimbursements
Executive Committee recommends the above policies and recommendations be
brought forward at the KAS Policy Review on April 512000.
f. Radio Update
It was reported the ambulance radio system is up and running The frequency was
changed resulting in excellent reception Everything appears to be running well
under the new frequency Reported some areas still using the 3777 telephone
number to access ambulance services
Executive Committee recommends when the fire departments are on the 911
system a newspaper article be placed in the local newspaper advising all
residents of the 911 system. Further, Mr McCook look into the availability of
fridge magnets advertising 911 information for distribution with the County tax
notices
Mr Onos left the meeting 9 10 A.M
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Kneehill Recycling Grant W Zo c m pa
A request has been received to use the funding allocated to the Village of Carbon
from the Kneehill Recycling Grant The residents and businesses would be
encouraged to use recycling facilities in nearby towns and the Village would use
this grant to offset a portion of their recycling costs
Executive Committee recommends Carbon be advised of the County's
Recycling Policy
3 Jan.26 /00 Letter re. Alberta Municipal Affairs Review Process
The following copies have been received for our information and input by March
31 2000, if desired Deferred from the Mar 2/00 Executive Committee meeting
for review
Ballot Box Regulation, Alberta Regulation 271/91 — Specifies requirements /size
for ballot boxes used in local authority elections
Forms Regulation, Alberta Regulation 272/91 — Specifies forms to be used (in both
English & French) for local authority elections
Modified Voting Procedure Regulation Alberta Regulation 123/87 — Provides for
local authorities to pass bylaws establishing more than one voting station per
division and bylaws to appoint deputy(s) to attend senior housing units as
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considered necessary to take votes
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
4 Jan.26 /00 Letter re Alberta Municipal Affairs Review Process
The following copies have been received for our information and input by March
31 2000 if desired Deferred from the Mar 2 /00 Executive Committee meeting for
review
Municipal Gas Systems Core Marketing Regulation Alberta Regulation 45/95 —
Introduces competition In the marketplace by providing customer choice to
consumers regulation also protects consumers It sets out classes of consumers
(Industrial, alternate fuel and core) sets out rights and obligations of the
distributor and sets out the process for settlement of disputes
Determination of Population Regulation, Alberta Regulation 371 /94 — Sets out
requirements that must be met when conducting a census i.e Must conduct ! Y
census between April 1 -June 30 of same year
Financial Information Return Regulation, Alberta Regulation 376/94 — Sets out
accounting principles and standards to be used in preparing the municipality's
. return i.e. CICA GAAP & standards and principles set out in financial
information return manual Manual guidelines to take precedence in cases of
conflict
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
5 SH 806 Between Acme and Linden Letters
Letters have been received from Jake Klassen, Flo Robinson Annon Hovde, Hardy
Friesen and Elvin Blosser (Mayor and Councillors of the Village of Linden), listing
concerns with this portion of SH 806 and requesting it be rebuilt to 10 meters wide
and the curves straightened in the year 2000 As well fifty eight copies of letters
sent to the Honorable Ed Stelmach listing the same concerns, have been received
from residents of the Linden area A Feb. 24/00 copy of a letter to Ed Stelmach,
from the Village of Acme stating the same concerns has also been received The
Executive Committee had received other copies of letters on this issue and it is
noted the County had previously responded and further noted the province would
be taking over the construction and maintenance of the secondary highways
effective May 1 2000
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Executive Committee recommends to concur with the previous Executive
Committee recommendation pertaining to this matter, and further, to accept
and file.
Multi -Media Projector Quotes
Further Information on quotes Mountain View County advised they had
purchased a Proxima LX — 1 for $7,950 00 plus $500 00 for the cable and Alberta
Agriculture had purchased a Proxima DP5800 for $7 490 00 and both are pleased
with the equipment capabilities APEX advises the Proxima LX compares to the dJ
EPSON 700 which is ultra portable, very small and sells in the $7 800 00 ranger,,,
while the DP5800 compares to the NEC 810 or 820 He currently has an NEC F"b1"O
820 with 10 hours on the lamp for $5,291 00 Should an appointment be arranged ,.�� P
for the April 11 `�' or Apr1125�'2 2000 Council meetmg for a demonstration?
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demonstration and possible sharing of this equipment
7. Mar.20 /00 Asenda for Mt Vernon Water Co -op 2000 Annual Meeting
An agenda has been received for the March 20 2000 Mt Vernon Water Co op
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annual meeting to be held at the Three Hills Provincial Building commencing at
730PM
Executive Committee recommends Councillors Hoff and Wagstaff, or their
alternates, attend this meeting
1999 Fire Department Costs
Invoices have been received for Kneehill County s share of the 1999 Fire
Department costs from the Villages of Linden and Acme The 1999 Fire
Department Budget was approved in the amount of $46,600 00 while the actual
yearend invoices total $51,707 05
Executive Committee recommends approval to pay this invoice.
9 The Capital News Articles re Kneehill Ambulance
The Mar 8/00 edition of The Capital reported Trochu Council was not happy with
Kneehill County running the daily operations of the Kneehill ambulance and would
be sending a letter requesting the Kneehill Ambulance Society take it back It was
also reported there was concern regarding a paramedic taking on too much, by
working elsewhere on his day off The Mar 15/00 edition reported Mrs Ling
stated all municipalities, other than Trochu wanted to keep Clause #4 but wanted
to keep the administration of the ambulance with Kneehill County Mrs Ling
reported the review of the Operations Manual in April would ensure all the items
in Clause #4, that the County wished deleted from the Society Agreement, are
addressed It was reported, to date no letter from Trochu about their position on
this issue has been received
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
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10 Mar 8/00 News Article re. Water
The March 8h edition of The Capital reported on the Feb.29 /00 Trochu Council
meeting where the options and impact of a water study, conducted by Dan Parker
of MPL Engineering at the request of Alberta Environment, were discussed The
consensus was the most cost efficient route of obtaining quality water, since AB `VV
Environment would not allow Trochu their own plant and the Regional system
might be too costly, would be to initiate negotiations with the Town of Three Hills
for the supply of water A letter of intent to begin preliminary negotiations for
Three Hills water was sent to Three Hills Administration
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
11 Mar 15100 News Article re. Trochu & District Fire Department
Roy Enzie and Lawrence Hogg at the Feb. 2 1 /OOTrochu Town Council meeting
advised they had received a verbal promise from Kneehill County that the fire
department would be included in the planning of the fire hall (once the plans have
been drawn up they would be able to suggest modifications) It was also reported
the County does not need the title to the land transferred until the plans have been
drawn up and distributed for comment
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
12 Mar 2/00 Letter from Alberta Agriculture re ASB Expenditures
The Rural Development Division of Alberta Agriculture sent confirmation of
receipt of Schedule C — Verification of Total Agricultural Service Board
Expenditures for the 1999 2000 fiscal year ($74 415 00)
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Executive committee recommends to accept and file.
13 Mar 8/00 Letter from AAMD &C and Resolutions Package for Spring 2000
Convention
A copy of the resolutions package, which have been submtted for debate at the
upcoming AAMD &C Spring Convention was received fo P, �--
Executive Committee recommends copies of these resolutions be provided to
each Councillor
14 National Kids' Day — June 10 /00
A request has been received to Issue a proclamation declaring Saturday, June 10,
2000 National Kids' Day Included is a list of suggestions for hosting events to
celebrate this day
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
15 Trochu Fire Department Report
The Trochu Fire Department has submitted their fire report for the time period of L
February 2 2000 to February 23, 2000 Inclusive
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
16 Three Hills Fire Department Reports
The Three Hills Fire Department has submitted their fire reports for the months of
January and February, 2000
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
17 Mar1/00 Copy of Letter to Alberta TrailNet from Tom Thurber, MLA
In response to a letter from Scott Richardson President of Alberta TrailNet, Mr
Thurber advised that after a year, the adjacent landowners have still not been
contacted to begin the negotiating process and that he is opposed to the farmers,
and ranchers in Alberta having no choice nor opportunity to provide input into this
trail
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
18 Mar.1/00 AAMD &C Letters re. Federal Budget 2000 & Proposed Provincial
Budget 2000/2001
Highlights of the Federal Budget 2000 and the proposed Provincial Budget
2000/2001 have been received from Larry Goodhope, Executive Director of the
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
19 Feb 15100 2000 Letter re. Alberta Summer Games
Information has been received from Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks and Wildlife
410. Foundation, regarding the 2000 Alberta Summer Games program
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file and further, a copy of this
information be provided to any Councillor requesting this information
20 Feb.24 /00 Letter from Village of Acme to Alberta Urban Municipalities
Association re Provincial Education Taxes
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A copy has been received of the Feb 24, 2000 letter from the Village of Acme to
the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association advising they fully support the
AUMA position to create an alternate system for generation of education tax
which is not based on municipal assessment and which is collected directly by the
province
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
21 Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation Invitation to Youth
Connections Kick -Off
An agenda and general invitation has been received to attend the Youth
Connections Kick Off celebration to be held in Strathmore on Friday, March 17
2000 commencing at 11 30 A.M. Note Mrs Vetter will be attending
Executive Committee recommends Councillor Vetter attend this function
22 Request for Input re. Water Act Presentation
A request for input has been received from Tom Merriot Brownlee Fryett, who
will be giving a presentation on the Water Act at the AAMD &C Spring
convention Comments are to be forwarded to John Anderson at 780 -424 3254 b V
Executive Committee recommends the topic of protection of rights from oil
companies and seismic operations in restricted areas and the process involved
be addressed along with any changes to the current legislation
23 Request to Present Birthday Certificate aAbo IPO-L
A request has been received to have a representative from Kneehill County present rtio
a birthday certificate to Vi Hart on April 22 2000 -ro Ai..
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Executive Committee recommends Councillor Vetter present this certificate. aa,
24 Mar.8 /00 Government Response to AAMD &C Fall 1999 Resolutions
A copy of the Government of Alberta's formal response to the resolutions ` ado e i F �.
endorsed by delegates to the 1999 AAMD &C Fall Convention has been received J m
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Executive Committee recommends a copy of this information be provided to all
Councillors.
25 AB Infrastructure re Transition Agreement
A copy of the signed agreement outlining the details of the transfer of secondary
highways to the province has been received It was noted a notice was to be
placed in the newspaper providing this information along with contact telephone
numbers
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
26 Mar 8/00 Letter from AB Infrastructure_ re Operation of Bleriot Ferry
Notification has been received from AB Infrastructure that with Secondary
Highways becoming a provincial responsibility Kneehill County may wish to
transfer the Bleriot Ferry responsibilities back to the province It was noted this
issue was discussed with AB Infrastructure at the Hanna meeting at which time the
County advised the province it considered the ferry as part of the Secondary
Highway system and to be included with the transition on May 1/2000
Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to AB Infrastructure
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reiterating the arrangements discussed with their representatives at the Hanna ,� N
meeting and further a copy of this letter be forwarded to Ledcor Industries, the �' Mfl� -
contractor of the ferry operations
27 Mar 10 /00 Letter from AB Infrastructure re Secondary Hiahway
Partnership Program
A letter has been received from Rob Penny, Regional Director advising a ledger
payment of $430,000 00, representing a partial amount for the outstanding balance
on the ledger of Secondary Highway Partnership Program is being processed Any
further credits must be reconciled by March 31 .2001
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
28 Mar.6 /00 Letter from AB Infrastructure re New Canada Shipping Act
Impact on Alberta Provincial Ferries
A copy of a letter to Transport Canada from AB Infrastructure has been received,
advising that under new regulations cited in the Canada Shipping Act 2000 all
Government vessels must be registered Note Mr McCook noted that a letter
needs to be forwarded to Ledcor
Executive Committee recommends a copy of this information be forwarded to
Ledcor Industries, the Bleriot Ferry contractor
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29 Mar 8/00 Letter from AAMD &C re Federal Green Municipal Funds '6 ?e Q �0 of P 4
The federal government's millennium budget includes a commitment of $125
million to establish two funds, the Green Municipal Investment Fund and the
Green Municipal Enabling Fund, to encourage municipal projects that improve the
quality of air water and soil and protect the climate Application deadlines for
both funds will likely be July 2000 with the first project approvals anticipated by
the Fall of 2000
Executive Committee recommends to refer this matter to the Public Works
Superintendent and the Ag Fieldman for further investigation.
30 Cancellation of MLA Meeting at Spring Convention
Notification has been received from the CAA D &C Zone executive that due to
the low attendance confirmation, the meeting scheduled between the twelve MLAs
that represent the Central Zone and the CAAMD &C membership at the
AAMD &C Spring Convention, has been cancelled
Executive Committee recommends all Councillors be informed of this meeting
cancellation
31 Mar 14/00 Letter from AAMD &C re Alberta Farm Income Assistance
Program 2000
Premier Ralph Klein and Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister, Ty
Lund announced a one time agricultural assistance package totaling $145 million
to assist Alberta Farmers AAMD &C is urging municipalities to contact the
Federal government requesting they contribute a further $103 million in funding to
Alberta producers, based upon the funding they have recently announced for
Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to Minister Lund thanking
him for his commitment to Alberta farmers and further, a letter be sent to the
federal government inquiring why Alberta was omitted from the recent
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E° 32 Wheatland County Invoice —re Truck for Regional Fire/Disaster -*P Q.
Coordinator +tom L60 e
An Invoice was received March 13, 2000, from Wheatland County, in the amount -J--Q memo
of $16 557 25 Including GST which reflects Kneehill County's 50% cost share of a
half ton truck for the Regional Fire/Disaster Coordinator h A � peoly-�
Executive Committee recommends approval to pay this invoice.
33 Red Deer River Basin Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting r~ v- a
An Invitation was received for all primary and alternate committee representatives ace also
to the first meeting of the BAC, which will be held on Thursday, March 30 2000 It L
in Red Deer commencing at 5.30 P M Note Glen Wagstaff is an alternate D A,F- ry'O
member of the BAC
Executive Committee recommends Councillor Wagstaff be provided with a copy
of this information and that he attend this meeting
34 The Valley Times - Bid for Advertising Kneehill County Notices �P1f`p
A letter was received March 8 2000 requesting a chance to place a bid for an
advertising contract for Kneehill County notices in the Valley Times which is
distributed weekly throughout the Drumheller valley and surrounding communities J ld �p 13,4-
(5 200 copies per week) A
Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to the Valley Times advising
the County currently has a contract with the Three Hills Capital newspaper
until March 2001
35 Mt. Vernon Water Co -op Request re. Member Connections
The Mt Vernon Water Co op has requested permission to work this spring in the
road right of way at the NE 2 31 23 W4 and NW 12 31 23 W4 to connect water 9 Lehr r
services to two members
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Executive Committee recommends the Mx Vernon Water Co -op be advised
these requests have been referred to Mr McCook for approval and will be i--
subject to conforming with any applicable County policies.
36 Mar.14 /00 AB Municipal Affairs Safety Codes Administration Transition
Plan Agreement
A copy of the Safety Codes Administration Transition Plan Agreement for
Voluntary Cancellation of Accreditation in the Building, Electrical, Plumbing Gas
and Fire Disciplines between the MSCIC Kneehill County and Alberta Municipal
Affairs has been received The transfer of responsibility under this agreement is
effective April 6 2000 Mr Rusting advised AB Municipal Affairs will be at
Kneehill County early on March 20 2000 to obtain Mrs Deak's signature as
representative for the County if that date is convenient? It was noted the County
requires accreditation in the fire discipline in order to do fire investigations
Executive Committee recommends approval of this agreement subject to its
amendment that being, to retain th fire accreditation and only cancel the
building, electrical, plumbing and g7accreditations
37 Feb.29 /00 Letter from Diamond Willow Child & Family Services Authority
re. Workshop Meeting_
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An invitation has been received for Mrs Deak or a suitable substitute to attend
one of the two hour workshop meetings on `Focus on Advocacy for Children and „»
Youth in Child Welfare" or `Focus on Possible New Client Groups for Advocacy
Services' which is to be held on Thursday, March 23 2000 in Red Deer
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
38. Mar.8 /00 Letter from LandLink Geouaphics Inc re Consulting Proposal
for Review of the 1999 Pipeline and Wellsite Linear Assessment for the
Taxation Year 2000
Barry Giffen President of LandLink Georaphics Inc has submitted a proposal to
work with Kneehill County to ensure the pipeline linear assessment for this year is
clearly defined and all deviations from last year are fully explained LandLink has
developed a process with a series of deliverables that would simulate an audit
process and would like to provide that service to the County Note Mr Dunay
recommends we not accept this consulting proposal
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
39 Request from Ed Dunav to Create a Bylaw to Assess the Golf Course
Mr Dunay has recommended the County pass a Bylaw to assess the Three Hills
Golf Course, as in his opinion they should not be totally tax exempt As the Golf
Course is a seasonal operation he suggested the taxes be levied on 25% of the
assessed valued It was noted this golf course is a non profit organization and that
equity between the golf courses in the County should prevail
Executive Committee recommends the status of the Three Hills Golf Course
remain, as is, that being tax exempt.
40 Feb.29 /00 Letter from AB Municipal Affairs re MLA Education Property
Tax Review Committee
Walter Paszkowski, Munster of Municipal Affairs, has forwarded a package which
includes details on Kneehill County s 2000 varied equalized assessment, the
2000 /2001 Alberta School Foundation Fund invoice and requisition, and an
Education Requisition Calculation Form
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
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41 Calgary Herald News Article
This news article reports the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ruled that rural
municipalities cannot put warning signs on every curve or dump gravel on every
road surface to prevent accidents
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
42 Calgary Herald News Article of March 3/00
The Supreme Court of Canada, after a 10 year legal battle, has ruled that
municipalities which conduct property inspections, have a duty to act reasonably
40W toward residents and are not absolved from complete liability because of a home
owner's mistakes The negligent conduct of an owner - builder does not absolve a
municipality of its duty to take reasonable care in exercising its power of
inspection
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
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43 Western Producer Mar.2 /00 News Article
A report, commissioned by the Municipal Affairs Minister in Saskatchewan and
written by a Umversity of Saskatchewan professor, calls for massive reduction of Y i 0; ,
local governments in the province Saskatchewan has 1 006 municipal units while
the neighboring provinces of Alberta and Manitoba have 371 and 201
municipalities respectively
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
44 Mar 7/00 Cosway Adjacent Land Owners Association Letter re County See a15" en^ P
Position on Trans Canada TrailNet
On March 7 2000 Ms Engler thanked Mrs Deak for the fax regarding Kneehill
County's position on TrailNet and asked whether there was a resolution passed by
Council? On Mar 10 /00 Mrs Deak re confirmed the County's position and
advised Ms Engler her letter would be referred to the Executive Committee
Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to Ms Engler advising the
position sent to her is the official County position on this matte and further,
• any changes to the County's Land Use Bylaw will be subject to the public
hearing process which affords the opportunity for presentations via a public
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45 Western Producer Mar.2 /00 News Article a�ov er'`P
Newly emigrated farmers from Great Britain to Canada, have expressed concern
on how the Trans Canada Trail being built on the abandoned railway lines will
affect farmers In Great Britain a couple spent $5,000 00 each year to maintain
clean and insure the eight kilometers of paths that crossed their farm and the large
numbers of walkers and horseback riders affected the way they farmed
Executive Committee recommends a copy of this article be sent to Ms Engler,
Cos -way Adjacent Landowners Association
46 Chinook Arch Victim's Services Society Annual General Meeting (AGM)
An invitation has been received for Reeve Hoff to attend the AGM of this
organization on March 29/00 in Olds i� MEMO
Executive Committee recommends this organization be advised Reeve Hoff will
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be unable to attend due to a prior commitment (AAMD &C Convention) d'D —dil
47 TrailNet Update
At the Feb 29/00 Municipal Planning Commission (MPQ a motion was approved
that a development permit not be required for the May 9/2000 TrailNet Relay one
day event It was the opinion of the MPC that this was fair in light that no
development permits were required for such activities as the Terry Fox Run
However Ms Reimer has sent a letter to TrailNet requesting they ask permission,
by letter, to use any roads or parks that fall under the County's jurisdiction
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
48 Hotel Reservations - AAMD &C Spring Convention
All hotel reservations including the suite for the Reeve have been confirmed for
the Delta Edmonton South Hotel
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file,
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49 Kneehill Community Lottery Board (CLB)
The administration of the Kneehill CLB will be undertaken by the County The
Kneehill CLB Vice Chair and administrator are registered for a provincial f -
workshop on the CLBs, grant applications and processing scheduled for Mar 31 i
and April 1/2000 in Nisku AB
Executive Committee recommends Jennifer Deak be appointed the
administrator of the Kneehill CLB and attend this workshop.
50 Wheatland/Kneehill Fire Disaster Coordinator
Mr Randy Tiller has accepted the position of Wheatland Kneehill Regional Fire
Disaster Coordinator and will commence duties April 3 /2000
Executive Committee recommends, due to time constraints, Mr Tiller not
attend the annual Fire Convention in May 12000, as previously approved by
Council.
51 Three Hills Development Permit — Gas Bar, Convenience Store and Fast
Food Outlet 204 — 18 Ave N
The town of Three Hills has advised of the proposed development permit with
notice of appeals to be filed by 4 00 P M March 28/2000 This proposed
development will be located south of the Super 8 Motel on the north side of SH
583
Executive Committee recommends this matter be referred to the Planning
Department
52 Road Bans on SH 806
Seven businesses in the Acme Linden area have sent a letter requesting SH 806
from Highway 72 to SH 582 remain at 100% axle weight year round as this is the
only access road to Acme Linden from the mayor transportation routes (Highways
9, 21, 1 and 2) These businesses feel they are at a competitive disadvantage when
faced with 75% road bans
Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to these businesses advising
the provincial government sets the guidelines for the road bans and that local
government infrastructure funding is dependent upon protecting the
infrastructure, as of May 112000, the province will assume full responsibility
for the Secondary Highways in the County and to this end will be increasing its
manpower for patrolling roads and enforcement of overweight control.
53 Mar 14/2000 Letter from Ed Dunay re Retirement Policy
At their last meeting on March 6/00, the Joint Services Committee reviewed a
letter from Mr Dunay proposing various retirement options The Joint Services
Committee then presented Mr Dunay with a letter offering a retirement proposal
This offer was to increase Mr Dunay s salary approximately $1,200 00 to
$60,000 00 per annum retroactive to Jan 1/2000 conditional upon Mr Dunay's
retirement March 1, 2001 with Mr Dunay to receive all benefits as per policy,
upon his retirement Mr Dunay has responded in this Mar 6/00 letter and offer by
stating he considers the County's retirement policy to discriminate against him
because of his age Mr Dunay is requesting his salary be increased to $60,000 00
per annum and he receive a retirement incentive of 60% of annual salary when he
retires June 1, 2001 Mr Dunay has also verbally requested the opportunity to
further discuss this with Council
Executive Committee recommends the County's Early Retirement Incentive
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Policy 7 -17 remain as is and not be waived nor amended as per Mr Dunay's
request, and further, should the offer made to Mr Dunay by the Joint Services
Committee in their March 612000 letter not be accepted the status quo remain
for the balance of Mr Dunay's employment with the County
Mrs Vetter entered the meeting — time 10 55 A.M
54 AB Infrastructure Disposal of Surplus Property
Further to the County's offer on the Trochu property AB Infrastructure has
advised this offer has been approved subject to the County taking on the
assignment of lease with the present tenant A copy of the lease agreement has
also been received Legal opinion has been requested and received on this issue
and recommends the best option is to negotiate a space sharing arrangement with
the tenant The Executive Committee reviewed and discussed the options
presented in the legal opinion. Also discussed was the long term plans for the
Three hills shop and the option, in the future, of constructing a new shop in three
Hills and the future option of providing, at a cost mechanic services and/or
storage facilities to the secondary highway contractor for the area
Executive Committee recommends as follows
- Approval for obtaining the legal opinion on this issue.
- Council remain committed to acquiring this facility and proceed with the
purchase of this property
- A letter be sent to the Minister of Infrastructure noting the County's
disappointment with the lack of disclosure regarding the lease assignment in
the information and offer to purchase.
- Mr McCook negotiate with the tenant regarding the space requirements and
use of facility during the remaining term of the lease.
55 Mar 15/2000 Letter from Town of Three Hills re Proposed Administration
Agreement for Kneehill Ambulance Service
The town of Three Hills advises its Council is not in favour of the County's
proposed Ambulance Agreement presented at the last Kneelull Ambulance Society
(KAS) meeting due to the fact that it does not clearly define the roles of the
ambulance board and the County Three Hills is in favour of the County
continuing to provide the day -to day administrative services to the KAS The
town has provided a proposed "Administration Agreement" for the KAS, which is
fashioned for the most part from the "Unit Authority' section of the Kneehill
FCSS Agreement Three Hills has also approved a motion that this proposed
Kneehill Ambulance Administrative Agreement and the flow chart from the EMS
Operations Manual be sent to all member municipalities for consideration Three
Hills has also requested this proposed agreement be placed on the agenda for the
next KAS meeting
Executive Committee recommends the County reconfirm its joint services
position and the County's proposed KAS agreement.
56. Office Keys
Further to the Mar 2/2000 Executive Committee #34 regarding the
4W recommendation the administration department review the distribution of the office
keys, a proposal was presented by Mr McCook Mr McCook noted he had
reviewed the distribution of keys at both the County office and shops and was
proposing as a security measure, a re keying of all locks at the office and installing
dead bolt locks at the Three Hills shop In the office situation, it is proposed only
five keys need to be issued Any staff needing to access the office building after
hours, required approval from their supervisor and upon such approval, could sign
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out a key With regard to the Three Hills shop, Mr McCook advised he would be
installing dead bolt locks and having employees sign a sheet which would list the
conditions under which the key was being issued The locks at the Acme and
Carbon shop had been changed and the Trochu shop had an alarm system To a VrQ
date, there had been no problems encountered at the Wlmborne shop ��. 'S
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Executive Committee recommends to concur with Mr McCook's
recommendations.
57 Minutes
The Executive Committee reviewed the March 7, 2000 minutes for publication in
the newspaper
Executive Committee recommends these minutes, as edited, be published in the
newspaper
The Executive Cominittee adjourned — time 11 45 A.M
Jenmfe eak, umclpal Administrator
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