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Home My WebLink About2000-09-07 Council Minutes0 KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 The Executive Committee of Richard M Vickery James Hanger and Marylea Lowen met on Thursday, September 7, 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 Rinus Onos Kneehill Ambulance Operations Director The following items were discussed I Kneehill Ambulance Service (KAS) a) Aug 31100 Letter from AB Municipal Affairs re 2000 Pine Lake Tornado Ambulance Service Costs ,f0Wffuo AB Municipal Affairs Disaster Services has approved for payment the KAS invoice v in the amount of $4 357 70 for the provision of ambulance services for the victims of the Pine Lake tornado Executive Committee recommends to accept and file b) KAS Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ending December 31, 1999 41 The audited financial statements have been completed by Ablett Kolke, Chartered Accountants Total revenues for 1999 were $311,570 00 of which $249 47100 were realized from ambulance services, $44,120 00 from grants $10,663 00 from donations and the balance from miscellaneous Total expenditures were $267,584 00 for an excess of revenues over expenses of $43,986.00 The Registered Charity J � R Information return has also been completed and requires signatures Executive Committee recommends these financial statements be referred to the next KAS board meeting c) August 31, 2000 Reconciliation Report As at August 31/00 the bank balance for the chequmg account is $7,4715 5, the donation account $9,823 30, and term deposits $50,000 00 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file d) September 6/00 KAS Board Meeting Mrs Deak reported the following requests were referred to the County from this meeting 2000 Budget KAS requesting the County to consider the budget to allow the Linden station to be manned to ensure sufficient staff at this location to take second Off' call transfers At present there is a problem in finding Linden staff that can take these transfers It was noted some of these hospital transfers could take last between three to six hours It was also noted as reported at last Executive Committee, a meeting ff�wy Qh had been held with the Linden personnel, at which time some staff members had indicated they were not willing to take the second transfer calls Executive Committee recommends this item be placed as an agenda item for the next Council meeting (September 12100) Volunteer suspension At this time a call was received from KAS Chair Loretta Ling advising the suspended volunteer had contacted her and indicated he was agreeable to an inquiry into this matter by an independent medical professional It was noted Mrs Deak would arrange this matter and advise all involved parties Executive Committee recommends to accept and file - KAS Policy Meeting — Mr Onos confirmed the date of Tuesday, September 19/00 for the KAS board to meet for policy review IMINUTE/EC20010911 ' � C.; KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 Executive Committee recommends KAS board members be advised of this meeting date • e) Operations Review Mr Onos requested AB Health and an independent medical professional undertake a review of the day to day to day to day operations of the KAS Executive Committee recommends approval for a review of the day to day , M;D R` ; D (D operations of the KAS to be undertaken by AB Health and an independent medical professional. f) 3777 Emergency phone numbers Mr Onos requested the removal of the 3777 emergency phone numbers, noting both the fire and ambulance services are now on the 911 dispatch system It was agreed this should be prominently advertised in the local newspaper .R 0 J Executive Committee recommends approval of this request. i • Mr Onos left the meeting — time 9 10 A.M II2 Equity Water Request Messrs Lynn and Clint Gustafson entered the meeting Mr Gustafson discussed the Equity water project, noting he was not made fully aware of the implications of the petition he had signed for two water hook ups Mr Gustafson was shown the original petition, which was submitted by area residents and petitioned the municipality to supply and construct the Equity Water Distribution system with a cost to each subscriber not to exceed $10 000 00 When the project was being done, Mr Gustafson chose not have the water line connected to the two residences he had signed the petition for at the time of the water line construction, other petitioners did have this hook up Subsequently, all petitioners that did not pay the $10,000 00 for this service were levied, as a local frontage tax, for this hook up Mr Gustafson would now like to have this water line installed to the two residences Mr Gustafson proposed the cost for this installation be shared with the County paying the equivalent amount the cost this service would have originally been at the time of the project Mr Gustafson noted he felt this was fair, as he would be receiving the same benefit as the other Equity water users who had the line installed to their residence at the time of the project construction Executive Committee noted the County no longer had the equipment to install this water line to his residence and also that the project, started in 1994, was finalized in 1995, the window of opportunity for this service had expired As, Also discussed was the safety concern, due to dust, on the Guzoo Road and possible speed restrictions for motorists Mr McCook noted the speed limit was posted at 80 kph. Messrs Gustafson left the meeting — time 10.00 A.M Executive Committee recommends the costs for water lane installation from the, Equity water line to the two Gustafson residences be at landowner's costs ,J D � MD 3 Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)/Ron Watmough Concern On Sept 6/00 Mr Ron Watmough telephoned the office expressing the following concerns with information he had received regarding the Sunterra Development permit (SE 07 34 22 W4) 1 Mr Watmough claims Ms Reimer had indicated she would contact him to attend a site inspection with her and the AB Agriculture representative Mr Watmough took i the day off work to do this but was not contacted to attend this inspection 2 Mr Watmough spoke to both Ms Reimer and Mr Wagstaff re:Fprotocol for the MPC meeting and it is his understanding from these conversations that his concerns MINUTE/EC20000907 KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 I were addressed in a letter to the MPC, he would only be allowed to speak at the MPC if he had new concerns Mr Watmough has been informed by parties that attended this MPC that the Chair asked for questions from the floor and he wants to know if indeed the Chair did open up for questions from the floor 3 Mr Watmough requested from Ms Reimer a copy of the Sunterra proposal and was advised he could come into the office to look at the proposal but could not have a copy 4 Mr Watmough has expressed concern about the MPC procedures, noting the people opposing the development were requested to send letters detailing their concerns These concerns were then provided to Sunterra who could address them in I� the MPC, the opposing parties did not have access to Sunterra s proposal and 1 documentation until the actual MPC date In Mr Watmough's opinion this is a bias towards the developer 5 Mr Watmough has requested a copy of the MPC minutes of Sept 5100 f 6 Mr Watmough has requested a copy of the SDAB procedures 7 Mr Watmough has requested a copy of the Red Deer River Integrated Management Plan. Ms Reimer has prepared a response to address Mr Watmough's concerns I Executive Committee recommends an investigation into the procedures of the MPC to ensure these proceedings are fair and equitable for all involved parties and further a letter be sent to Mr Watmough addressing his concerns I 4 Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) /Sunterra Development Permit The MPC did not reach a decision regarding the Sunterra Development Permit application heard on Sept 5100 The County is required to provide a decision on any application within 40 days of receipt of the application. This application was received July 21/00 but it was not until Aug 28/00 that the AB Agriculture report was received — this report to is required complete the permit application for Intensive Livestock Operations Ms Reimer had originally advised Sunterra the 40 day time limit expired�� Sept 10 /00 and accordingly, had requested Sunterra to approve a time extension - because the MPC had not reached a decision at its Sept 5100 meeting Sunterra had agreed to a time extension to 10 00 A.M Sept 11 /00 Upon further review of this �(�IV matter by Mrs Deak and in consultation with Brownlee Fryett, Mrs Deak informed Jim Haggins, Sunterra, both verbally and by faxed letter of the time line of the application and advising the MPC had until October 7/00 to render its decision It was noted copies of Mrs Deak's correspondence to Sunterra was faxed to all Councillors on September 6/00 �) Executive Committee recommends approval of this letter and the costs for the legal opinion sought in this matter S Sept 5100 County Joint Services meeting with Trochu Town Council Further to the County's Aug 22/00 motion, Jim Hanger Rick Vickery and Jennifer Deak met with Trochu town council to discuss the County's concerns re August 16/00 newspaper article The County distributed its Joint Services position and w4 discussed this along with the following fire hall comments, regional fire chief; Trochu Maintenance Yard, Kneehill Ambulance Sept 6/00 meeting, Kneehill Ambulance — withdrawal from Society Towns and Villages Joint Services Committee, newspaper reporting The County was very strong in its position on these issues and conveyed its position of total commitment to its Joint Services Policy Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 6. 1999 Audit Bill Ablett Kolke has invoiced the County $8,774.00 for the 1999 audit and note this amount is lower than an y year from 1988 — 1998 (1998 $9 992.20, 1997 $9,095 00, MINUTE /EC20000907 • U G KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 plus $3 782 00 for Torrington, 1996 $9 12175 1995 $9,202.00) Ablett Kolke commends the work of the County's accounting staff and the year end file preparation of Terry Nash A discussion followed on the length of time this firm had audited the lv County and the need to be fair and equitable to others offering the same services and 601 ' to ensure the County was receiving the most cost effective service Executive Committee recommends the County's 2000 accounting audit be by invitational tender 7 Crossing Agreement for High pressure Pipelines Pan Canadian has suggested some housekeeping changes to the County's above noted agreement Executive Committee recommends this matter be referred to Mr Wiens for review and comment. E-9 AAMD &C /AUMAIUDI Steering Committee on Development Levies - Proposed Guiding principles Peter Kivisto M.D of Rocky View and Pat Harrington, Parkland County have participated on the above committee which has proposed nine guiding principles to guide the provision and financing of infrastructure for new development The Committee reviewed these principles and agreed with all except the first which states "Municipalities and Developers have a shared responsibility for defining and addressing the existing and future needs of the community Executive Committee recommended that while the role of the Developer is recognized it should also be noted this is a self serving role and that the municipality's role is to serve the besttp interests of a community and is not self serving $L- Executive committee recommends the above comments be forwarded to the AAMD &C X 1p 9. AAMD &C Survey on Future Municipal Issues c Q� The AAMD &C in conjunction with AB Municipal Affairs has undertaken this survey to identify potential key issues that AB municipalities are likely to confront over the \" next 50 years The Executive Committee proceeded to complete this survey Executive Committee recommends to return this survey as completed. 10. Aug 30/00 Fax from AB Trail Net Society re SH806 Reg Gunsen, VP Trail Development AB Trai Net Society has advised Mr McCook the format of the agreement was accepted as submitted by the County and the clause re providing indemnity for environmental costs remains intact The agreement is currently with the TCTF for signature Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 1V 11 Aug 21/00 Letter from Agra Torchmsky re: BF 6624 on SH806 Agra has advised of additional costs in the amount of $5,100 00 for environmental drawings and a fish habitat assessment at this culvert (WNW 05 -30 25 W4) It was noted the County is merely agent for the province on this SH project and all costs will�'� be provincial costs j yy Executive Committee recommends approval of these additional costs 12 -Sept 1 /00 Letter from AB Infrastructure re. BF 01083 and EF 06594 AB Infrastructure has approved proceeding to tender for these bridge files (Allingham MINUTE /EC20000907 4 0 • E KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 and L inden) Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 13 Aug 30/00 Letter from AB Environment re: Inspection of waterworks system at Torrington Q �0 The above inspection report has been received identifying non compliance issues and requesting the County provide a letter indicating the actions that will be taken to remedy these issues 14 Executive Committee recommends this matter be referred to Mr Ian Martens AAMD &C Survey Results re: Resource Road Program The results of the above survey indicate the majority of respondents advocate the use of projected traffic counts, support enhanced eligibility for livestock operations, support tourism projects being considered a resource under program criteria, support the inclusion of existing industries in the program criteria, support the use of truck traffic volumes, identified municipal inability to pay as a potential problem wlthln the , 10:11- - current program, supported eligibility for industry located within ajurisdiction, and J commented that recent elevator closures and rail line abandonment's should be added �a �Xl001,,go�r�' p� to the list of `problem areas " Executive Committee recommends to accept and file with a copy of this survey to be provided, upon request, to any Councillor IS AAMD &C Survey Results re. Grazing Leases The results of this survey, completed by 54 municipalities indicate 26 respondents favour the leaseholder paying municipal taxes with 27 respondents favouring provincial grants in lieu, as proposed under Bill 31, 53 respondents indicated the municipal assessor should do the assessment of lease property, 50 respondents feel the landowner and leaseholder names should appear on municipal maps, 31 respondents indicated the leaseholders should not be able to sell their interest in the lease Executive Committee recommends to accept and file with copies of this survey to be provided to all Councillors �n 1�;� 400 doA116 1111W -""o � �vae..1ots AW 16. Aug 30/00 AAMD &C Package re: Parking Placards for Persons with Disabihties Policy Review A revised discussion model for the above noted review has been received with comments for same to be submitted by September 15100 17 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file Request for Water Hook Up NW 16-11-23 W4 Richard Jensen as Mr Jensen has requested to be hooked onto the Huxley water system This location is approximately 1/4 mile away from the Huxley water line It was noted another Jensen was hooked onto this system a few years ago Executive Committee recommends approval of this request with costs to be at owners expense and conditions for the connection to be the same as the previous Jensen hook up 18 Possible Gravel Source NE 30 -32 26 W4 McPeek Mr McCook reported on the gravel testing at this site, noting he fiad five holes dug, there is overburden (20' of sand and then gravel) The Aug 31/00 letter from The MINUTE /EC20000907 �j L L.J E 0 KNEEHILL COUNT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE September 79 2000 McPeek's outlining the conditions for the testing was read Mr McCook noted further testing would be required before a decision could be made Given the amount of sand, drilling holes would be the only way to further test A discussion followed on the possibility of gravel at this location and it was noted this site is two miles north west of the Hazelton pit and north of the Schmautz pit The County s gravel situation was discussed Executive Committee recommends approval for Mr McCook to confer with Agra Torchinsky for further testing at this site with Mr McCook to further report on this matter The meeting recessed for lunch from 12 05 P M until 1 00 P M LL'J S 19 Aug 29/00 Letter from AB Environment re Review of the Dixon Dam AB Environment has advised it will be reviewing the condition and safety of the Dixon Dam with this review to focus on upgrading of existing instrumentation flood handling requirements and other manpower and resource issues Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 20 Aug 30/00 Letter from St. Anne's Cemetery Committee re Meehan Cemetery Fencing This committee advises the common fence between the Meehan and St Anne 4�0 cemeteries is in need of repair and is recommending the fence be replaced with a �. Q chain link fence and costs be equally shared between the County and St Anne's 6011`' Executive Committee recommends this request be referred to the Road Committee for inspection and recommendation. 21 Backsloning/Borrow Pit Agreement Meding Protect NE 23 34 -24 W4 a940 0-V\ p The landowners at this location (Brian and Bev Meeing) have requested s� compensation for poplar trees (2 3 trees) which have to be removed to get proper try backsloping on this road project This request exceeds policy 5 a Executive Committee recommends the County not waive its policy as it must treat 3�p everyone equitably w, 22 Aug 26/00 Offer to Purchase Pt. NE 23 29 -22 W4 A Mr Arthur Reinhardt, the owner of the balance of the above noted quarter section, has �,t, A offered to purchase the County s 2 84 acre parcel for $4,000 00 It was noted this is at , the Beveridge Lake Stockpile site Mrs Lowen further noted there is an abundance of foxtail weeds that require addressing at this location S-J�- 5 Executive Committee recommends this site not be sold and further, Mr p, Sommerville be made aware of the weed problem at this location 23 Construction Alberta News Article Mr McCook has prepared an article for this magazine that will be published and available at the upcoming AAMD &C Fall Convention 5 D pgp Executive Committee recommends approval of this report 24 AAMD &C Fall Convention —Reeves' Meetin Mr Vickery reported Reeve Ron Hansen and he would like to make a presentation on the Wheatland/Kneehill Regional Fire /Disaster Coordinator at thjAAMD &C Reeves Meeting in November MINUTE/EC20000907 40 • KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 Executive Committee recommends Mr Vickery and the Administrator prepare this U,04 report. 25 Roll #7912900 SE 03 -33 26 W4 Smith, James and Marizaret When the Smiths' came into the office to pay their 2000 taxes in the total amount of 00-11 D $227 10, Mr Dunay cancelled $85 19 because the trailer at this location was removed t� 3�°°2' August 15100 Mrs Deak spoke to Mr Dunay about this, advising it has been several years since mobile homes were treated as licenses — they fall under the regular tax regulations — that is the 2000 tax levy is for assessment as at Dec 31/99 and this r,9 mobile home was on this property at Dec 31/99 It was also noted all tax and .� assessment cancellations are approved by Council Executive Committee recommends approval to cancel taxes on Roll #791200, for tRRo the year 2000, in the amount of $84.19 and further, a letter be sent to Mr. Dunay stating Council's position re tax cancellations 26 Sept 6/00 Letter from Kneehill Regional FCSS re FCSS Provincial Funding Allocation Model Review The regional FCSS board has reviewed the above model and supports the comments1� and recommendations with emphasis on the need to continue preventative programs, "fully fund' FCSS programs, retain the grandfathering provision and retain base level funding especially in those communities that have small populations and Iro operating costs that entail factors such as distance and proximity to larger programs �, V Executive Committee recommends to support and concur with these recommendations 27 ApoloQy to M.D. of Kneehill Francis and Jonathan Farrell of Irricana have sent an apology for their acts of vandalism which resulted in damages to County signs along with two money orders each in the amount of $36 18 for the cost of these damages CCU 4 Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to these youths stating the b fw MID County acknowledges them accepting responsibility for their acts of vandalism. g `' 28 Assessor Cell Phone Mr Steve Nedoshytko has requested consideration for cell phone costs, noting the 1wjE arrangement he had with Wheatland was for them to reimburse him for costs on his �n0cc personal cell phone It was agreed it would be simpler for Mr Nedoshytko to have I P only one cell phone Executive Committee recommends the County reimburse Mr Nedoshytko for using his personal cell phone for County business calls 29 TrailNet Letters The standard letter regarding Trail Net has been received from the following persons Max and Helga Pahlke, Eileen Walker, William Ottosen, Sandra Ottosen, Hugh and p,,K 4 /0a Connie Sjostrom Paul and Alvina Weigum, Laurence Leischner, Norman and Delores Schimke S -D VW mD Executive Committee recommends the standard response letter be sent to these parties parties 30 News article re. Trans Canada Trail Faye Engler has forwarded a Sept 3/00 news article from the Ottawa Citizen reporting MINUTE/EC20000907 • KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 the Trans Canada gala event was cancelled due to lack of ticket sales (tickets were $250 00 each) Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 31 County 2000 Recreation Grant Policy 15 5 $100,000.00 Carbon, Acme, Torrington & District Ag Society Trochu and Three Hills have all agreed to the same distribution for this grant as the previous year That is all except Three Hills receive $14,285 71 with Three Hills receiving $42,857 13 Three Hills has also requested the County consider an increase of 10% for the 2001 grant due to increased utility costs Executive Committee recommends payment of this grant with a letter to each recipient advising the County will be reviewing this grant for the 2003 year, as stated in this Recreation Policy (15 -5) 32 Caveat SW 20- 32 -26 -W4 Schmautz Pit Atco Electric has registered a caveat for an unregistered distribution right of way agreement at this location It was noted this is for the Schmautz Pit development Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 33 AAMD &C Petroleum Products Buying Group Fuel Rebate $1,43149 The above noted rebate has been received for purchases from Aug 1/99 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file "I r� o� 34 Municipal Safety Codes Inspection Agency ( MSCIA) Letters MSCIA has sent letters detailing their correspondence with Revenue Canada with regard to their GST problems and again requesting members pay their share of same The Commission/Committee has also sent letters advising not to pay and that should this matter proceed anoint legal action will be launched by the members and former member municipalities Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 35 Telus Clearnet Press Release 4t This press release details the merger of these companies to create Canada's largest wireless company Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 36. AB Water Management and Erosion Control Program Survev Mr McCook reported the timelines for this survey did not permit a response The survey was received Aug 1St, went to Executive Committee Aug 10th and was due Aug 11th Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 37 County Fire Ban A County fire ban was placed on August 23/00 Mr Tiller did an interview on Q91 Radio regarding the County's fire ban When advised of this Mrs Deak informed Mr Tiller that the County's spokesperson is the Reeve This fire ban was lifted September 1 /00 MINUTE/EC20000907 �1 vex Q'1 P- KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file rw 38 Tran Alta News Release Trans Alta has advised it will be selling its distribution and retail segments to (, Utilicorp Networks (Alberta) Ltd 1 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 39 Aug 21/00 Letter and Information from AB Children's Services re Raves A brochure providing information on raves and drugs have been received from the province It was reported the week end of Aug 25 27 a rave was held at Ron Boutin's (NE 23 28 23 W4) The County faxed both the Three Hills and Drumheller RCMP a copy of the relevant bylaw pertaining to outdoor concerts and requested the RCMP S uphold this bylaw P�af Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 40 Thank You — Queen Mother's Birthday Plaque A letter has been received from one of the Queen Mother's Lady in Waiting thanking the County for the framed certificate commemorating the Queen Mother's 100`x' birthday to JT Executive Committee recommends this letter be suitable framed and displayed in ?� the County office A 3/00 41 County Telephone System On Aug 2$/00 the County's phone system was hit by lightening As a result the base unit had to be replaced The cost for this replacement equipment was $739 00, which included a lightening protector Executive Committee recommends approval of this repair 42 Aug 29/00 Letter from the Town of Three Hills re Financial Assistance to Juvenile Athletic Teams The`town has forwarded a copy of their policy which pays $25 00 per person to a maximum ceiling of $300 00 to athletes 18 years and under that represent Three Hills`g in provincial finals Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 43 °Dave Dietrich (Pt. NE 2129 21 W4) Interest in Regional Water Line When Mr Dietrich was in paying his taxes he advised of his interest in the regional tY�c n water line Mr Dietrich did not see the County survey and when told the costs of m G�`' other water systems indicated this was a lot of money Mr Dietrich was providedf with the phone number of Bob Boake and a memo was given to the County s representative on the water committee, Marj Vetter Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 44 Aug 28/00 Notification re. Switch Upgrade for Three Hills 6--r 1l On Sept 13/00 between 00.01 — 00 30 hours there will be a loss of phone service �OP'�s la'44" 1A The E 911 emergency system will not be affected and E 911 and long distance services will be available on cell phones that do not begin with' 443 Executive Committee recommends copies of this be provided to Mr Tiller and Mr MINUTE/EC20000907 • KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 Onos 45 Aug 29/00 Letter from Village of Carbon re 2000 Recycling Grant Carbon has sent a letter thanking the County for this grant in the amount of $381 Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 46 Aug 25/00 Letter from Acme & Community Memorial Hall A thank you letter has been received for the $2,000 00 community hall grant Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 47 Aug 23/00 AAMD &C Correspondence re Government Responses to Shrine trRTNO 2000 Resolutions. SE»riyvo Cep•6s 4"e9i 7 Executive Committee recommends copies of this information be provided to all A- 44,ms' -- Z, Councillors 48 Aue 24/00 Letter from Neons swim Club re Recreation Grant A request has been received for a grant to assist with the expenses of this team at the provincial competitions The team consists of five members, two of which reside in the County � Executive Committee recommends to accept and file Atok 49 Aue 19/00 Letter from Jim and Doris Christie Mr and Mrs Christie have sent a letter thanking the County for their nomination for Farm Family Award and expressing appreciation for this honour and all the courtesies 4 t extended by the Stampede Board � Yh2 VYw � L Executive Committee recommends to accept and file. 50. WCB Partners in Iniury Reduction (PIR) Summary Report Based on WCB performance to date the projected 2000 PIR discount for the County �l is estimated at 20% Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 51 Big Country Tourist Association 2001 Affiliation (Grant) Request An invoice for the above has been received in the amount of $1,012 80 ($0.20 per capita) It was noted the County has not belonged to this organization for several , years Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 52 Aug 24/00 Jubilee Insurance Aeencies Letter re Review and Restructuring The AAMD &C, as exclusive shareholder and owner of Jubilee, has taken steps to ensure its success and growth in the future and to this end has provided the AB `1(j School Boards' Association (ASBA) with 6 months notice of termination for ASBA representation on the governing board of Jubilee Executive Committee recommends to accept and file MINUTE/EC20000907 i 10 LJ 0 0 KNEEHILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT September 7, 2000 53 Aug 28/00 Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation ( WREDC) Letter re. Community Futures Awareness Week. WREDC will be hosting open houses to celebrate this event They will be holding one open house at the County office on Tuesday Sept 12/00 between the hours of 1 30 P M — 3 30 P M There are also receptions to recognize their shareholders and volunteers One is scheduled for Sept 12/00 at the Three Hills Community Centre, Lodge Room and an invitation has been extended for Council and senior administrative staff to attend Executive Committee recommends to accept and file 54 Aug 21/00 Letter from Industry Canada re Community Access program (CAP) �`� 1 This is the federal governments nation wide program for enabling communities of all sizes to establish public Internet access centres This program has surpassed its goal of 5,000 rural CAP sites across Canada Executive Committee recommends to accept and file SS News Articles 17) The following news articles have been provided for information purposes TO� Aug 8/00 Calgary Herald — Feedlot Alley girl contracts E.coli virus jj W. %o Aug 9/00 Calgary Herald — Southern Alberta water raises fears Aug 24/00 Calgary Herald — Drain Doctor Accident — Workers' deaths preventable'..�� Aug/00 Western Producer — Why have Americans turned sour on the packing industry? Au- Executive Committee recommends copies of these articles be provided to each Councillor The Executive Committee adjourned — time 2 15 P M IL-k L"k Je fer D ak, Municipal Administrator MINUTE/EC20000907 11