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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-10 Council Minutes46 KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 The Executive Committee of Otto Hoff Richard M Vickery and James Hanger met on Thursday, August 10, 2000, at the Kneehill County office, commencing at 8 30 A.M Lonnie D McCook, Public Works Superintendent and Jennifer Deak, Administrator, were also present along with Mr Rmus Onos, Kneehill Ambulance Operations Director The following items were discussed I Kneehill Ambulance Service a) Operations Report for July 2000 Mr Onos presented this report, highlighting the problems encountered on several occasions during July in obtaining assistance from the Linden crew to respond to ambulance calls, especially transfers As a result of this situation, Mr Onos called a meeting on August 3, 2000, with the Linden ambulance personnel Barb Long also attended this meeting as recording secretary Of those in attendance at this meeting only two members indicated they were wiling to assist with transfers, the other crew members indicated they were only willing to do 3rd line transfers or emergency responses in the Linden/Acme area. A request was made to have Karen contact the members not in attendance to obtain their opinion on this issue Of the members contacted b only another two indicated they were wiling to assist with transfers, this leaves six ambulance personnel from the Linden station that have indicated they do not want to assist with transfers This situation will impact the ambulance service and staffing levels will have to be adjusted to accommodate Mr Onos' report also informed of the completion of the six month probationary period for both Scott Wright and Allen McLeay A staff barbeque has also been scheduled for August 15/2000 at Braconmer s Park. Garry Cunningham and Alex Onos have both completed their EMT training and are currently working in this capacity on a casual basis The second call crew, which was on call during the day only, worked reasonable well for July and August In response to an inquiry from the Executive Committee, Mr Onos reported a roster is made up, in advance, for a second call crew, costs for this crew is $675 00 per month. Regarding the Linden situation Mr Onos noted, without the transfers, service volume from the Linden station would drop to approximately 70 calls per year It was also noted the KAS was paying for a half time position at the Linden hall Executive Committee recommends as follows The minutes from the August 3, 2000 meeting with the Linden ambulance personnel be forwarded to all KAS board members and discussed at the September -'l; 2000 KAS board meeting Mr. Onos ensure staffing levels are adequate to meet the needs of the ambulance -�S ✓ service, with the second call crew being maintained (days only) and approval be given to hire another full time ambulance staff member. A $1,000.00 per annum salary increase be provided to both Scott Wright and Allen '( McLeay, retroactive to the completion of their six month probationary period.' b) August 9/00 Memo from Mr Onos to the Executive Committee Mr Onos advises of the August 15100 BBQ at Braconmer Park and also that September 4/00 has been scheduled for a meeting to discuss policies and procedures Interested parties have been invited to the County office at 19 30 hours for this meeting A reminder that ACOP continuing education modules are due in September and the in house training continues on the first Tuesday of the month, commencing in October . !1 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file c) Year to Date Income and Expense Report " a. For the period January 1 — July 31/00 total income is $203,007 84 and expenditures 14503501 MINUTE/EC20000316 • U KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file amount o $527 80 It was noted approval for this expenditure had been received d) Invoice for Legal Opinion "1 !-040 The invoice from Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer for the legal opinion regarding member withdrawal from the KAS and distribution of assets has been received in the I from the KAS board , J R Executive Committee recommends to accept and file e) Employment Standard Regulation Affecting the Ambulance Industry The July 1 /00 changes to the Employment Standards Regulation that affect ambulance attendants were reviewed with Mr Onos who indicated the KAS is in compliance with these regulations 0 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file ff) ALS Call Monitoring A request was made at the February 3/00 Executive Committee meeting to monitor the ALS calls and the requests for ALS services from the KAS Mr Onos reported ALS services are only available when he is on call and that to date, this has not been an issue Executive Committee recommends to accept and file Mr Onos left the meeting — time 9 10 A.M 2. Request for Pagers Mr Onos has requested three pagers at $450.00 each to be used by doctors in training that nde along on ambulance calls e ,1 Executive Committee recommends the County's transportation department purchase these pagers, for use by the doctors in training 3 Trochu Fire Hall The July 20/00 report, prepared by Randy Tiller, of the meeting with the Trochu firemen and walk through of their new fire hall facility was reviewed. The report states the firemen consider the building too small to meet their needs and are proposing a 35 ft extension, the firemen are not interested in accepting the building as is nor are they willing to put their efforts into renovating the facility (painting, etc ), the firemen note it may be difficult to maintain membership and provide fire services without an acceptable building After receiving this report, Mrs Deak sent a letter to the town of Trochu enclosing this report and requesting Trochu address this issue and advise whether the Trochu Council supports the firemen's position This 9 matter was discussed at Trochu s August 8/00 council meeting and a letter has been !! received from Trochu indicating this is a joint fire department and Trochu believes they should be working together with the firemen on these issues, the town has agreed to pay 50% of operating expenses but have not even been invited to see the new p�0 facility, it is noted in the report certain renovations are needed, Trochu feels a 4" water line for fast fill is necessary Trochu would like to meet with the County as soon as possible to address this matter and request the County advise of possible dates Mr McCook reported, after receiving Mr Tiller s report, he had changed the locks at this facility A discussion followed on the County's direction in this matter Executive Committee recommends the County provide the town of Trochu with � notice of termination of the Trochu and District Fire Agreement. MINUTE/EC20000316 �q n KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 4 August 3100 Letter from Clapp Morisett This legal firm representing Mr Ed Dunay have advised they consider the County s Early Retirement Incentive Policy to directly or indirectly discriminate against Mr Dunay on the basis of his age and requests the County re examine this policy and allow Mr Dunay to obtain early retirement on the basis of 60% of his current salary Failure to do so will result in this firm advising Mr Dunay to commence a complaint under the Human Rights Act The letter requests a response by August 11, 2000 It was noted there was misinformation in this letter as it states Mr Dunay was the only employee over 60 years of age at the time of this policy Mrs Deak reported she had spoken with the Human Rights department and reviewed a response to this letter she had prepared, based on the information obtained from Human Rights Executive Committee recommends this letter of response be sent to Clapp Morisett and further, should Mr Dunay commence a complaint under the Human Rights Act or seek civil remedy and be unsuccessful in has pursuits, the County claim, from Mr Dunay, all legal costs incurred in defending itself in this matter 5 Aug 9/00 Stop Order — Bayes Beef Builders E of 2132 25 W4 A stop order was issued on August 9/00 to Bayes Beef Builders advising a Development Permit for the feedlot expansion must be applied for by August 11,2000 or the operations must cease and the site be reclaimed to the satisfaction of the 4% Development Officer Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 6. Kneehill Regional Water Committee (KRWC) a.Aug 1 /00 Letter from PFRA re. Aug 22/00 Appointment A letter has been received from Gerry Guy of PFRA confirming Bill Franz, District Water Specialist for PFRA will attend the August 22, 2000 Council meeting to discuss the County's concerns with the proposed Kneehill Regional Water System He further recommended Bert Jackson chairperson of the Kneehill Regional Water (� Committee and John Van Doesberg, administrative consultant for this group be�� invited to assist in this discussion. Does Council wish them to attend the Aug 22/00 meeting? Executive Committee recommends only PFRA attend the August 22, 2000 council meeting, as per previous motion of Council. b. July 27/00 Letter to Richard Ruchkall A letter was sent in response to a request from Richard Ruchkall to serve on the Kneehill Regional Water Committee (KRWC)and for the Acme Agricultural Society, to address Kneehill County Council regarding this water system and the interest of the rural residents of the County The letter stated his request to sit on the Committee had tj been forwarded to the secretary of this committee and suggested his group to continue ,p to be involved with the KRWC as they are spearheading this project, not the County Mrs Deak further reported Mr Ruchkall came into the County office August 9th and clarified Council s direction that his group deals with the KRWC Executive Committee recommends Mr. Ruchkall's request for representation by his group on the Kneehill Regional Water Committee be referred to Joanne Weller, secretary for KR WC �7 c Aug 2/00 Three Hills Capital Questionnaire re Regional Water Line A questionnaire regarding the rural resident interest in a regional water line was published by the Acme Agricultural Society requesting replies by August 11, 2000 Mrs Deak noted, during her discussion with Mr Ruchkall on August 9th, he had indicated these survey results would be presented to the Kneehill Regional Water MINUTE/EC20000316 KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 Committee j Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 7. Aug.1/00 Letter from Brownlee Fryett re Deborah Wallace Legal Action I � Notification was received from Brownlee Fryett advising they had been retained by CGU Insurance Company of Canada to defend Kneehill County with regards to the above noted action Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 8. Multi Media Proiector jThe Department of Agriculture has advised they are not interested in sharing a multi media projector with Kneehill County and suggested a more effective demonstration would be obtained from a company selling this equipment Direction is requested i ! from Council regarding further action on this matter? Executive Committee recommends to accept and file • i, 9 Copy of E-mail to Faye Engler of Cosway Adiacent Landowners Association (CALA) re. Cataraqui Trail in Ontario Frances Thurlow notified Faye Engler of CALA, that the Ontario Federation of Agriculture has stepped in to help farmers file papers to proceed with a court case to force the Catara ui Trail people that it is mandatory, ` q p p ry, under Ontario Law) to fence the � trail He further advised this order was signed by a judge, hence setting a precedent Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 10 Aug.2 /00 Letter from Mayor Bill Smith (Edmonton) re Rising Price of ��i Electricity �' Mayor Bill Smith has asked for support in attempting to have the province introduce strategies to mitigate the effects of high electricity prices by writing to Minister Mike Cardinal, Minister of Resource Development, encouraging him to work with municipalities to find an effective solution Mayor Smith reported the primary driver of electrical rate increases is the rising price of natural gas (the price of natural gas to electricity producers has increased 130% this year) Executive Committee recommends the County support Mayor Smith on this issue and write a letter to the Minister of Resource Development, Mike Cardinal. 11 July 28/00 Letter from Alberta Corporate Service Centre re: FOIP Course An invitation has been received to attend a one day orientation focusing on the t application of FOIP within the context of the contract management process This course is intended for agency representatives and contract managers Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 12 Trochu Fire Department Report W � The Trochu Fire Department has submitted their activity report for the month of July 2000 i ;i Executive Committee recommends to refer this report to Randy Tiller, the Regional Fire/Disaster Coordinator MINUTE /EC20000316 4 0 0 • 13 KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 AGRA Torchmsky Memorandum of Agreement Contracting Contracts for the repairs to the Three Bridge Structures between Kneehill County and Alberta Bridgeworks Inc, has been received for signing Executive Committee recommends this Memorandum of Agreement Contract be signed. 14 Municipal 2000 Sponsorship Program Grant Approval Notification was received advising preliminary approval for a grant of $12,660 00 to implement a work order and inventory computer system for the Public Works Department The conditional grant agreement was enclosed for signature and upon .V receipt the grant will be processed Executive Committee recommends this agreement be duly signed and processed. 15 July 31/00 Letter from Construction Alberta News re. Report on Annual Municipal Districts and Counties Convention A request has been received to outline last years happenings in Kneehill County prior V to September 28, 2000, in order that it may be printed in the Construction Alberta � r News This issue will be distributed to all delegates at the fall convention 001 Executive Committee recommends Mr McCook prepare this report. 16 Auz1 /00 Letter from Norman Labrecque - NW 5 30 25 W4 - re. SH 806 A letter has been received requesting consideration of alternatives to the current improvement plans for secondary highway 806 to mitigate the impact on the above ✓ G� residential property Executive Committee recommends this matter be referred to Mr McCook and Agra 3 h Torchinsky, the agent and the engineer of the SM806 road project. cC 17 Funding Available for Crime Fighting Initiatives $400,000.00 A copy of a letter from the Community Crime Prevention Grant Fund has been forwarded from the Three Hills RCMP Detachment One time grants, of up to $10 000 00 are available to cover the costs of materials and supplies for development of a volunteer and non profit crime prevention program News release on this item 1 received July 25 2000 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 18 July 24/00 Letter from Alberta Justice re Crime Prevention Research A copy of up to date research on programs and approaches to crime prevention, has been received from the Policing Services Branch of Alberta Justice, in order to o0h promote crime prevention initiatives Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 19 Aug 1 /00 Request from Blaine Coleman to Burn Old Finn Hall and Erect Monument ( NE 20-23-34-W4) 3& -a 3 .-wLf ) Mr McCook reported he had spoken to Blaine Cameron, who at that time also requested permission to cut down the trees in the ditch, and had given him permission to proceed with the above issue 0 Mrs Marl Vetter entered the meeting - time 11 10 A.M Q�e� Executive Committee recommends approval for this monument providing proper MINUTE/EC20000316 KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 permits are approved for it and the monument can be moved, should relocation be required at a future date • 20 July 26/00 Letter from AB Environment re Alberta Water Management and Erosion Control Program Survey (AWMEQ A brochure, outlining the AWMEC grant program has been received along with a request that the municipality advise of any projects that are being considered for grant approval under this program over the next three years, with cost estimates if possible Executive Committee recommends this matter be referred to Mr McCook for further investigation 21 July 25/00 Letter from AB Infrastructure re. Sale of Trochu Highway Maintenance Yard Since the sale of the above property Alberta Infrastructure has adopted a revised policy dealing with possible contamination issues associated with property sales An agreement has been received which, if signed, will provide the County p ith a b Phase III Environmental Assessment Report as well as a discussion of the plan and estimated costs to complete any remediation work recommended in the report Executive Committee recommends this issue be further investigated, specifically the amount of reimbursement AB Infrastructure will cover should any environmental reclamation be required at this site 22 July 2000 Letter Alberta Lung Association Donation Request A request has been received for support of the Lung Disease Research Fund Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 23 Aug.1 /00 Letter from Gilbert Berdahl re Trail Net A letter has been received expressing concerns regarding Trail Net developments and requesting the County not permit the abandoned railways within the County to be used for trail purposes J Executive Committee recommends the County's standard response to this issue be forwarded to Mr Berdahl 24. Local Authorities Pension Plan Changes A newsletter has been received advising of the September 1, 2000 amendments to the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) These amendments include two year k. vesting, commuted value on all service, and the use of gender neutral mortality �0 J11 rates It was noted pension information packages have been distributed to all 4. V employees on the Local Authorities Pension Plan Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 25 July 14/00 Letter from Veterans Affairs Canada re Commemoration Programs Veterans Affairs Canada is currently reviewing its commemoration programs in order to identify future programs with clearly defined parameters that commemorate the achievements, sacrifices and contributions of those who served in the mayor conflicts of the 20th century as well as in present day peacekeeping Veterans Affairs has requested completion of the enclosed questionnaire prior to August 15 2000 MINUTE /EC20000316 6 KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 i Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 26 July 20/00 Letter from City of Edmonton re Invitation to the 8th IAAF World Championships in Athletics A letter from Mayor Bill Smith, City of Edmonton, has been received inviting Reeve Hoff to attend the above noted event, being hosted by the city of Edmonton August 3 12, 2001 A competition schedule was enclosed, along with an order form to confirm seats which is to be returned with payment by .© September 15, 2000 �'D m!'a` Executive Committee recommends Mr Hoff attend this event. 27 July 24/00 Letter from Walter Paszkowski re Invitation to Attend Upcoming Council Meeting j A letter has been received from Walter Paszkowski, Minister of Municipal Affairs, expressing regret that Kneehill County is unable to attend his Regional Tour and advising he will keep the County s invitation to attend an upcoming meeting in mind when his schedule permits Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 28 Invitation to Spruce Meadows from PanCanadian Surface Land Administrators An invitation to loin PanCanadian Surface Land Administrators for an afternoon of networking and horsemanship at Spruce Meadows on Wednesday, September 6, 2000 from 11 00 A.M until 5 00 P M at the Patio Suite, has been received Confirmation of attendance no later than August 15, 2000 Executive Committee recommends Mrs Deak and Mr McCook attend this event. 29. MGA 305(1) Assessment Change Request Mr Dunay the County s assessor, has recommended the following assessment change, as provided for under MGA 305(1) which allows the assessor, in cases of assessment roll error, to correct the assessment, for the current year only and send an amending assessment notice to the assessed party a. Roll 6000060 08 19 32 22 W4 Marathon Oil and Gas Ltd. An error was made in imputing item #6649, Fuel Gas Scrubbers read one gas scrubber not 1 002 Recommend assessment reduction Machinery and Equipment from 1 116,850 to 39,130 = 1,077 720 Buildings and Structures Remain at 2960 Revised Value 39,130 x 8 3260 = $325 80 Buildings and Structures Remain $53.47 Total taxes payable for 2000 $37927( Total assessment reduction $9 352.37 $379 27 = $8 973 10 It should have Executive Committee recommends to concur with the assessor's recommendations 30 Request for Plaque — Pope Lease Pines Bed and Breakfast Councillor Lowen has requested a plaque to commemorate the opening of the Pope Lease Bed and Breakfast i C Executive Committee recommends approval of this plaque with Mrs. Lowen to MINUTElEC20000316 • • KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 present it. 31 Heartland Heritage Days FCA Rodeo Invitation An invitation to Reeve Hoff and spouse to attend a social hour and light lunch as well as ride in the parade as well as a schedule of events for the Heartland Heritage Days Rodeo has been received and the information faxed to Otto Hoff on July 19, 2000 0 Executive Committee recommends Mr a r" and Mrs Hoff attend this event. 32 Municipal Safety Code Inspection Commission(MSCIC) Letter re GST Issue A letter was sent to Bill Simpson Manager of the Municipal Safety Code Inspection Agency, from Ken Hodgins, Chairman of the MSCIC advising a response had been received from Canada Customs indicating the Agency was required to collect GST for their services however the permits themselves were to be sold exempt of GST Based on this ruling, the MSCIC advised the failure to collect report and remit GST lies with the Agency and all penalty and interest is attached to that failure Mr Hodgins further reported the MSCIC has no obligation to share the penalties and interest and feel the voluntary assignment of the Commission's rebates have served to reduce any penalties and interest that the Agency could be subject to He also stated the fees due to the Commission from the Service Agreement, exceed the GST that the Commission and its members owe the Agency Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 33 Municipal Safety Codes Inspection Agency Letters(MSCIA) a July 18/00 Letter from Bill Simpson, Manager MSCIA Mr Simpson, in a letter to the Municipal Safety Code Inspection Commission, reports on his disappointment with the failure of the Commission to act in good faith and believes their actions are having a detrimental effect of his Agency's reputation and ability to secure jobs for other clients He requested the Commission to make good on its obligations and meet its responsibilities, allowing the Agency to perform as required Executive Committee recommends to accept and file b. July 24/00 Letter from Bill Simpson, Manager MSCIA A copy of the letter sent to the Chairman of the Municipal Safety Code Inspection Committee providing his analysis of the GST situation He further reported the current situation was caused by the Committee's conduct over the recent time period and is still open for a resolution and correction of the Committee's errors Executive Committee recommends to accept and file c July 25/00 Letter from Bill Simpson, Manager MSCIA An offer to settle, providing amounts for each member of the MSCIC, has been received, which offers to save harmless from any and all claims with respect to the operations of the MSCIC from its inception to December 31, 2000 any municipality who remits their GST invoice and the amount identified as to the offer to settle The amounts listed in Appendix "A for Kneehill County are $78,500 00 for estimated gross liability and approximately $80 000 00 for GST Executive Committee recommends to accept and file d City of Fort Saskatchewan Withdrawal From The Municipal Safetv Codes MINUTE /EC20000316 n LJ LJ • KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 Commission (MSCIC) A copy of the July 26, 2000 letter from the City of Fort Saskatchewan to Bill Simpson Municipal Safety Codes Inspection Agency, was received announcing PJ their discontinuing membership with the MSCIC effective October 31, 2000 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 34 Planning Reports a Land Use Planning With Respect to Pipelines Barb Reimer, the County's Development Officer has submitted a report on the draft document Land Use Planning With Respect to Pipelines A Guideline for Local Authorities, Developers and Pipeline Operators This report deals with the different types of pipelines well sites and facilities and their related setbacks Ms Reimer advised the following there is an MDS (Minimum Distance Separation) U type issue with some of the pipelines, once a pipeline goes in it allows a certain ���� amount of control over the adjacent land use designation, the Alberta Energy and y Utilities with every subdivision application so the subdivision can meet all setbacks and will not be created with unreasonable restrictions on development and suggested the County should place another question on Development Applications pertaining to high pressure or sour gas lines in the area Executive Committee recommends to further discuss this issue at the next Land Use Bylaw Planning Meeting b. MSCIA Inspections on Errol Schimke Development Vv Ms Reimer reported as of July 26, 2000 Wayne May the contractor for this development has not received any paperwork. Until the County receives the closed files from the MSCIA, it will not be possible to know what has actually been done on this file oe Executive Committee recommends the Development Officer follow up on this matter when all documentation is received regarding this permit. c Report on Draft Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw Ms Reimer reviewed the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw draft document, as per Council request, and reported on the sections that Kneehill County may wish to consider when creating its new Bylaw She commented that implementing specific guidelines regarding the number of animals that can be maintained on an acreage would be helpful (Section 18) The setbacks from roads differ in that Red Deer County specifies 150 feet from gravel and 75 from paved Section 56, requires more regulations including strict landscaping standards for any Commercial, Industrial and Recreational Districts In their Hamlet Residential District they require all buildings to be of new wood only She noted Red Deer County does not require a Development Permit for the commencement or completion of any activity building or operation that is essential or accessory to the agricultural use of land in excess of 20 acres and which land is assessed for municipal taxation purposes as farm land, and is used for farming Under Section 47 pertaining to the Extraction of Aggregates, they require quite a few guidelines along with a site assessment prior to any extraction Kneehill County has this listed as a discretionary use (natural resource extractive industries) without any guidelines • Executive Committee recommends to refer this information to the next Land Use Bylaw Planning Meeting d. Lacombe County Intensive Operations Bylaw Ms Reimer suggested the County might want to consider some points Lacombe County is making in their new Intensive Operations Bylaw She included a copy MINUTE /EC20000316 W .�J tp r� u spa • • KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 of their new Bylaw for Council s information and consideration Also included was an example of a Notice of Development Application for Intensive Livestock Operation, for review and comment Mr Vickery reported he had received information this bylaw was passed (4/3) Executive Committee recommends to further discuss these issues at the next Land Use Bylaw Planning Meeting. Mrs Deak advised she would contact Mr John Rusling to determine when the County's proposed new Land Use Bylaw would be ready 35 Meeting re. Bigelow Dam Maintenance and Use Confirmation was received of an onsite meeting between representatives of Kneehill County and Mike Benny, Alberta Government, for 10.00 A.M on August 23 2000', Executive Committee recommends Councillors Vickery, Vetter and Hanger, along with Mrs Deak attend this meeting 36 July 12/00 Letter from AB Environment re Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park Partnership Halvar Jonson, Minister of Alberta Environment has responded to the County's letter, advising Kneehill County would be contacted for participation on a committee chosen to develop a management plan should this candidate site be designated as a protected area At this time it has only been nominated as a candidate protected area (as part of the Tolman Badlands Executive Committee recommends to accept and file e� �c � o� 37 July 17/00 Letter from AGRA Torchinsky to Trans Canada Trail re_ Kneehill County Right of Entry and Land Purchase A copy of the letter sent by AGRA Torchinsky to the legal representatives of Trans Canada Trail advising Kneehill County will only accept their own Right of G Entry and Land Purchase Agreement Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 38 July 19/00 Letter from City of Edmonton Advisory Board on Services for Persons With Disabilities A request has been received for information regarding the mandates and activities of any groups within the municipality responding to issues concerning services for persons with disabilities Executive Committee recommends this matter be referred to the FCSS Director, Shelley Jackson 39 July 11 /00 Letter from Village of Acme re Fire Agreement A letter has been received from Catherine Jackson, Mayor of Acme, requesting written communication, within 30 days from the date of the letter, as to when Acme can expect to receive the "New Fire Truck' which has been promised by Kneehill County for the last two years Executive Committee recommends Mayor Jackson be advised the County has not signed the KneehilUAcme/Linden Fire Agreement because of its concerns with Acme's "other fire vehicle " Further advise the County's Regional Fire/Disaster Coordinator, Randy Tiller, will be assessing all fire requirements MINUTE /EC20000316 iffil " VIP oa cc S.S wrp KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 for the County and upon receipt and review of this information, Council will be determining its direction in the provision of fire services Finally, recommend the village of Acme ensure its fire vehicle meets the necessary requirements to provide its fire services 40 July 24/00 Notice from Wildrose Economic Development re the Green Municipal Enabling Fund and the Green Municipal Investment Fund Ron Cox, Wildrose Economic Development, advised the Federation of Canadian f Municipalities is now accepting Intent to Apply submissions Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 41 July 18/00 Letter from AB Infrastructure re. Garbage Collection at Orkney Viewpoint and the Lions Campground In response to an inquiry from Kneehill County Rob Penny, Regional Director, had advised Alberta Infrastructure is not prepared to include the Orkney Viewpoint or the Lions Campground in the provincial highway maintenance contract However the maintenance contractor, Ledcor Industries, is free to enter into other contracts and may be willing to provide garbage collection at these locations Mr McCook noted Ledcor the highway contractor, was picking up the garbage at the highway turnoff beside the Lion's Campground Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to Ledcor requesting they provide the garbage pack up service for the Orkney Viewpoint. 42 July 17/00 Letter from Alberta Infrastructure to Village of Linden re. SH 806 A copy of a letter from Rob Penny, Regional Director AB Infrastructure, to the village of Linden, has been received Mr Penny has advised Alberta. Infrastructure as road authority, does not approve the proposed new access onto Secondary Highway 806 at First Avenue NW in the village of Linden Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 43 Barb Reimer Report on Manure Management Conference Ms Reimer, Development Officer thanked the County for the opportunity to y� attend this conference and reported she had attended sessions relating to odour and its effective control in the livestock industry as well as a session on J 44. Environmental Issues Executive Committee recommends to accept and file July 17/00 Letter from AB Infrastructure re: Municipalities Agreement to Work Within Alberta Infrastructure Right Of -Way ) An agreement to be completed by any municipalities performing work within any provincial highway rights of way such as dust control appl>cations drainage ^ changes and other localized improvements was received Mr McCook q�`1✓ recommended the County not perform any work on provincial highway rights of J , Y9V Executive Committee recommends this agreement not be signed and the County maintain its position that it will not per any work within the provincial highway rights of way way 45 July 12/00 Letter from AB Community Development re Trans Canada Trail Stan Woloshyn, Minister of Alberta Community Development has advised that MINUTE /EC20000316 KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 I' Alberta Trail Net has not made a formal request to change the existing legislation and declare the Trans Canada Trail a "continuous transportation corridor " He further advised trail organizations would have to comply with Section 683 of the MGA and any applicable regulations as well as of local municipal land use bylaws He reported he would not endorse any action that would infringe on the rights of any party in the determination of the Trans Canada Trail of any trail alignment in Alberta. Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 46 July 20/00 Letter from Barry Denis re Ditch Spraying Program Mr Denis has written advising he is not in favor of the County's weed program and suggested the County spray only the noxious weeds and leave the rest alone His concern was more chemicals would be present in water runoff as the ditches o are part of the waterways P�q� Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to Mr Denis advising the Council considers itself responsible by controlling weeds along municipal roadsides in the County 47 Huxley Community Hall Financial Statement March 99 to February 29, 2000 The above financial statement has been submitted along with a notation stating the.., variety of functions held in this facility Executive Committee recommends approval for the recreation grant payment to this community hall. 48 July 18/00 Alberta Disaster Services Update Notification has been received advising of the retirement of Glen Abrey from the Red Deer District Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 49 July 11 /00 Copy of Letter from Village of Beiseker to Gary Mar The Village of Acme has forwarded a copy of a letter to Gary Mar from the village of Beiseker and has requested it be reviewed and comments forwarded In an attempt to help those on fixed incomes the letter is a request for Blue Cross to change the way it operates to allow the ambulance systems to directly bill them first for their portion of the services with the balance then being paid by the individual Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 50 Aug 8/00 AAMD &C Circular re Canada Agri Infrastructure Program (CAIP) Funding The AAMD &C has advised there is $550,000.00 in unexpended funds in this op program which supports municipal infrastructure projects within Alberta on a 50150 cost sharing basis Projects must be directly related to the transportation infrastructure needs of Alberta's agricultural industry Mr McCook noted the County could not meet criteria for previous related road programs Executive Committee recommends further information regarding the criteria for this funding be obtained. MINUTE/EC20000316 12 KNEEHILL COUNTY ' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT August 10, 2000 i 51 Request to Plant Trees — Swalwell Mr Lester Penstock, a Swalwell resident has requested trees to be planted in the boulevards of Swalwell specifically at the south end of Railway Avenue J/� �v Executive Committee recommends, due to possible future sewer and overhead problems, no trees be planted on County boulevards in any hamlet. 52. August 8/00 Calgary Herald news article re Feedlot Alley Girl Contracts E.coh Virus A news article about a 6 year old girl in southern Alberta fighting this virus, ov, hQ possibly linked to the dominating presence of intensive livestock operations /-� poW` surrounding their home ✓ ?i Executive Committee recommends to accept and file for information with CC copies of the news article to be provided to each Councillor r 53 Get Well Card Myrna Bauman Mr Vickery reported Myrna Bauman Mayor of Three Hills, had broken her leg in a golfing accident Executive Committee recommends a get well card be sent to Mrs Bauman. 54 Minutes The Executive Committee reviewed the July 18, 2000 minutes for publication in the newspaper Executive Committee recommends these minutes, as edited, be published in the newspaper. The Executive Committee adjourned — time 12 15 P M Je fer leak, Municipal Administrator I MINUTE/EC20000316 13 I