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AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING
July 24, 2001
1 Approval of Agenda
2 Approval of Minutes [June 26/01 regular meeting and June 26/01 ASB meeting]
3 Administrator s Report
4 Executive Committee Report
5 Financial Reports
6 Accounts Payable
APPOINTMENTS
8 30 A.M — 9 00 AN Richard Marz MLA — see agenda item # 7
11 00 A.M AAMD &C (Larry Goodhope, Jack Hayden and Pat James)
— see agenda item 48
GENERAL.
7 Richard Marz, MLA
8 AAMD &C
9 Report and Recommendations of the Committee on Sustainable Management of the
Livestock Industry in Alberta
10 2001 Municipal Election
11 Land Use Bylaw Committee
12 Kneehill Ambulance Service
TRANSPORTATION
13 Transportation and Utilities Report
14 July 18/01 Fire and Capital Committee Report
PLANNING
15 Proposed new Development Permit
COMMITTEE REPORTS
LATE ITEMS.
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July 24, 2001
A regular meeting of Council was held in the Kneehill County office, 232 Main Stre
Three Hills, Alberta., on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 commencing at 8 30 A.M
The following were present for the meeting
Reeve Otto Hoff Division Two
Deputy Reeve Jim Hanger Division Five
Councillors Marylea Lowen Division One (entered at 8 38 A.M )
Marione Vetter Division Four
Richard M Vickery Division Six
Lonnie McCook Assistant Administrator was present for the entire meeting
Glen Wagstaff, Councilor for Division Seven, was not present at this meeting
Deanna Keiver recorded minutes from 8 30 A.M until 9.43 A.M
Barb Long recorded minutes from 9 52 until the close of the meeting
Jennifer Deak, Municipal Administrator, entered the meeting at 11 05 A.M
Mr Hoff called the meeting to order at 8 30 A.M
A request was made to add the following to the agenda
Appointment 2 00 P M with Bill Kilgour
Moved approval of the agenda, with the above addition
CARRIED
APPROVAL OF
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Moved approval of the June 26, 2001 regular Council Meeting Minutes, and June 26,
2001 Agricultural Service Board Meeting Minutes
CARRIED
Mr Marz, MLA, entered the meeting at 8 32 A.M
Mr Hoff welcomed Mr Marz and asked if he had any questions or concerns for Council RICHARD MARz
before they asked him any questions9 Mr Marz said he wished to comment on the APPOINTMENT
proposed Regional Waterline, the recent Intensive Livestock Operation (ILO) Legislation,
and the difficulties smaller urban centers were facing due to the loss of their elevators
Mr Hoff asked Mr Marz if he was currently involved in any committees or portfolios?
Mr Marz said he was currently on a Farm Assessment/Taxation Committee They had a
meeting with stakeholders about a month ago and did a presentation Feedback from these FARM
stakeholders should soon be received Based on consultation, they have received positive ASSESSMENT
feedback, with a variety of lesser concerns The Committee was expecting to have a TAXATION
recommendation to Hon Shirley McClellan later this year Mr Vickery explained to Mr COMMITTEE
Marz the Land Use Bylaw Committee's concern with having the farm assessment in place
before the province takes over legislation of the ILO's Mr Vickery asked Mr Marz, if
ILO's taxes were increased, if he knew who the taxation dollars would go to? Mr Marz
explained that the County would still be responsible for setting the millrate and collecting
the taxes
Ms Vetter asked Mr Marz if he thought, in the long term, municipal districts would be
eliminated? Mr Marz said no
Mr Marz said he was also on the Employability Council which dealt with people who had
disabilities the Heritage Trust Fund, and the Standing Policy Committee
Mr McCook asked who the stakeholders were involved on the Farm Assessment and
Taxation Committee? Mr Marz said these included members of the AAMD &C, and
members from almost every mayor producer group such as the Alberta Cattle Commission
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Mr Hoff asked what had developed regarding upgrading of Highway 8069 Mr Marz
explained that it had gone to tender and was due August 2 2001 He added that there
seemed to be some realignment on the final plan and that this should be completed by the SH 806
end of the year, and ready for resurfacing
Mr Hoff asked if all the access agreements were in place before going to tender Including
those Involving Trail Net? Mr Marz had not heard anything Mrs Lowen asked if he
knew if the Army was going to come in and build bridges Mr Marz was aware of the
army doing work on the Trail in the St Paul area and in speaking with the local MLA in TRAIL NET
that area, that jurisdiction was in support of this happening Mr Vickery asked if there was
any way of stopping the Army from coming into the County and working on the abandoned
rail lines? Mr Marz said that the army would have to abide to the Land Use Bylaw, and
should they not a stop work order should be issued
Mrs Vetter asked Mr Marz if he knew anything about the Regional Water Line? Mr
Marz said he knew the people in the Acme Beiseker, Irricana, and Linden areas were quite
concerned and wanted to proceed as quick as possible however his understanding was that
they were wondering what the County's position was on the water line Mr Hoff explained
that Council had met with them however other issues such as the Land Use Bylaw came to
the table and were set as a priority He further explained that a trickle system had been
discussed, and it was Council's understanding from rural landowners in the area, that they REGIONAL
were not in favour of this and would rather have a pressure system Mr Marz added that WATER LINE
those that wanted to be part of a water line would have to be prepared to pay for it Mr
Vickery agreed, however added that it was tough for people to commit until a cost figure
was put forth Mr Hanger said that Council had discussed with the Town of Three Hills
the possibility of sharing the cost for a water treatment plant, however no agreement had
ever been initiated Council then proceeded to discuss this same idea with the Town of
Drumheller It was mentioned that 28 interested names had been submitted showing an
interest in an equity water project west of Three Hills Mr Hanger asked Mr Marz how he
thought the government would view two applications for two separate water lines within
the same county? Mr Marz believed that whatever was most cost effective would be
considered Perhaps two systems would be most cost effective and most suitable for the
topography
Mr Otto Hoff asked Mr Marz what he knew about the recent decision regarding ILO s?
Mr Marz explained that it was now up to the Municipal Districts to pick the areas of the
SUSTAINABLE
County that would not be suitable for an ILO and why Mrs Lowen asked if there was a
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deadline to have this information to the government by and Mr Marz said he was not sure
LIVESTOCK
but thought it would probably be by fall Mr Hoff explained some of the issues the County
INDUSTRY IN AB
faced Certain areas of the County were not suitable due to the lack of water while other
COMMITTEE
areas had s6 many ILO's that minimum distance separation became a factor Mr Mari
REPORT
explained his concern with the appeal process and his belief that the appeal body should be
Independent and transparent He further explained that it becomes difficult for any
iLO's
governing body to be both the promoter and approval authority Discussion ensued
regarding the reasons why the government had taken legislation over from the municipal
districts Mr Marz said there had been complaints that there needed to be more
involvement from Alberta Environment and the Health Department however there always
had been involvement from these departments, but the enforcement may not have been
there Mr Marz further added that most municipalities did not want the land use taken
away from them, however the government had been getting pressure from the industry
Appeal boards were denying ILO's in disproportionate numbers and so they turned to the
government for help There was talk being heard about operations moving to
Saskatchewan where the cost of farming is lower Statistically the growth was not
happening in Alberta and it was appearing in other provinces
Mr Marz commented on the number of Council meetings he had attended throughout his
,jurisdiction and the complaints he had been hearing about the difficulties smaller urban
centers were facing financially due to the loss of their elevators Mr Marz added that it
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was hard for some urban centers to function and that he would hate to see the small towns TOWNS &
disappear and everyone have to travel to the larger centers such as Red Deer for their VILLAGES
staples Mr Marz said he would like to see more cooperation between the towns and CONCERNS
counties
Mr Marz left the meeting at 9 43 A.M
The meeting recessed from 9 43 A.M to 9 52 A.M RECESS
Ms Keiver was not present when the meeting reconvened
Mrs Long was present when the meeting reconvened replacing Ms Keiver as recording
secretary for the balance of the meeting
EXECUTIVE
The July 19, 2001 Executive Committee report was presented
COMMITTEE
Under Item #33 Town of Three Hills Water Presentation Council requested more
REPORT
information be obtained on the context of this presentation, prior to deciding whether it
would be beneficial for a Council representative to attend
THREE HILLS H2O
Under Item #35, Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Member Recommendation, Mrs Vetter
PRESENTATION
reported Mr Sam Stahl had also expressed interest in serving as Farmer Member at Large
on the Agricultural Service Board
ASB MEMBER AT
Under Item #39 Trochu Arboretum Annual Friendraising Dinner, Mr Vickery reported he
LARGE
would be attending this event at his own expense
Under Item #49 Federal Government Tax Deferral Council requested an article be
TROCHU
prepared for the Three Hills Capital providing information to county residents on this
ARBORETUM
federal government tax program giving tax deferral on income from the drought induced
FEDERAL GOVT
sales of breeding livestock
TAX DEFERRAL
Mr Jack Hayden President of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties
PROGRAM
(AAMD &C) entered the meeting at 10 12
APPROVAL OF
Moved approval of the Executive Committee, report, as presented.
E.0 REPORT
CARRIED
Mr Larry Goodhope, Executive Director of the AAMD &C entered the meeting
APPROVAL OF
The Administrator's report was presented ADM REPORT
Moved approval of the Administrator's report, as presented.
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The Bank Reconciliation report as at June 30th 2001 and the Net Cash Comparison report FINANCIAL
were presented REPORTS
Moved approval of the Financial report, as presented.
CARRIED
ACCTS PAYABLE
Moved approval of the accounts payable presented for payment today, subject to review
by the Finance Committee of Councillors Hanger, Lowen, Hoff and Vetter
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Mr Pat James, Member of the AAMD &C Board entered the meeting at 10 36 A.M
KNEIVEL BRIDGE
The Transportation and Utility Report was presented TENDER
Under Item #1, Kneivel Bridge Tender (Bridge File 13020), Mr McCook reported four
tenders for this project were received and opened on July 19, 2001 Mr McCook reported FIRE /DISASTER
there was a difference of $32,000 between the high and low bidder and requested approval MUTUAL AID
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to award the tender to the low bidder Continental Earthmovers Ltd AGREEMENT
Under Item #2 Fire/Disaster Mutual Aid Agreement Mr McCook recommended Kneelull WITH
County enter into a mutual aid agreement with Wheatland County in the area of fire and WHEATLAND
disaster He further reported that as Drumheller is also considering signing an agreement
with Wheatland County there would be consistency in this area.
Mr McCook reported that Kneehill County has been able to capitalize on the presence of STREET
construction companies in this area working on government projects and obtain good IMPROVEMENT
pricing on the county s recent tenders TENDER LINDEN
Under Item # 12, Tender Openings for Street Improvement in Swalwell and Torrington, Mr & TORRINGTON
McCook requested approval to award the contract to the lowest bidder, as the tender will
need to be awarded prior to the next Council meeting
Moved approval of the Transportation and Utility report, including the
recommendations
CARRIED
AAMD &C APPT
JACK HAVDEN
The AAMD &C representatives were welcomed and introductions made
LARRY
Mr Jack Hayden proceeded to address Council by stating his observation that provincially
GOODHOPE
Kneehill County sits near the middle of all the municipalities and counties regarding the
PAT JAMES
mill rate He congratulated the County on the manner in which the County operated and
managed its budget, noting the large number of roads within the municipality The
following issues were addressed
DISSOLUTION
Dissolution of Urban Centers — Mr Hayden reported the provincial government has
URBAN CENTRES
allotted some funding for municipal grants which will address some smaller urban
CONCERNS
infrastructure projects, but not enough to address major products With the loss of
the elevators the assessment base of the urban centers is also down and many will
be unable to keep operating and will dissolve Mr Hayden further advised that one
time grants make it impossible to plan for the future and in order to plan
municipalities need to know what to expect in the form of revenue He noted that
should Kneehill County's Resolution, requesting the Provincial Government not
the adjacent municipal district or county accept responsibility for the collapse of
towns and villages have been passed by the AAMD &C membership it would have
been difficult to sell it to the province as they would have no desire to adopt urban
centers having no cash or assessment value He expressed a need to work on the
province recognizing and assuming part of the responsibility for the economic
problems faced by towns and villages Mr Hayden also reported that average
municipalities could go under if they have to take on too many responsibilities and
costs for urban centers
The AAMDC is currently in budget process and requested the County provide
detailed information on its Capital reserves in order for the AAMD &C to defend to
BUDGET INFO
the province the amount in reserves He recommended the County look carefully at
equipment replacement priorities and extra infrastructure expenses due to increased
traffic
Mrs Deak entered the meeting at 11 05 A.M
FARM
Taxation Base /FarmAssessment— Mr Hayden reported that acreage and subdivision ASSESSMENT /TAX
developments are not the answer, as the increase in costs to provide services, can BASE
not be made up by the increased taxation base He further reported the first parcel
out rule was originally a provincial directive, which has left municipalities with a
legacy of maintenance Mr Hayden reported several jurisdictions are making
changes in their Land Use Bylaws, and cited as an example Big Horn whose Land
Use Bylaw stipulates a quarter section as the smallest parcel of land, thereby
protecting the agricultural land and reducing the burden of servicing Mr Hayden
expressed his approval of MLA Richard Marz's draft document on Farm
Assessment/Taxation, noting this Committee had included many of the AAMD &C
recommendations
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of the Livestock Industry in Alberta — Mr Hayden noted this has become a huge
ILO'S —
problem as the AAMD &C Board has been solid behind the Resolution, approved by
SUSTAINABLE
participating municipalities, requesting that health and environment issues remain
MANGMT OF
the responsibility of the province with the site locations and land use planning
LIVESTOCK
issues remaining with the municipalities Now however a situation has arisen in
INDUSTRY—
which some jurisdictions are taking the stand that ILO's are nothing but a problem
PROVINCIAL
so let the province make the decisions It was noted that It was virtually unanimous
RECOMMENDED
at the Fall AAMD &C Convention as well as with the majority of the public sector
REGULATIONS
that the site locations and land use planning issues remain the responsibility of the
local municipalities with only the industrial sector being in favor of total provincial
control Mr Hayden questioned how, with the direction of the Counties and
Municipalities being away from this legislation it could possibly have been passed
and suggested this was a very pro commercial, pro industrial decision and the
problem developing is that municipalities are viewed as being obstructionists Mrs
Deak noted Kneehill County had finally received copies of the submissions to the
Klapstein Committee and is currently in the process of analyzing the reports Mr
Hayden noted that Kneehill County could become a prime target for ILO expansion
due to its location near the mayor transportation corridors Council requested the
AAMD &C aggressively fight the provincial government decision on this issue and
uphold the AAMD &C resolution Council suggested there is only room for a few
large intensives to succeed and there is only space for so many on the land base It
was further noted there is a closed door approach in the new ILO policy, with only
the County and the adjacent landowners being allowed to intervene the public not
being allowed to appeal the decisions made by the province Mr Hayden reported
there will be situations having reductions in assessment due to the location of ILO's
and cited Pembina as an example of precedence being set by allowing a 50%
reduction in assessment for the first mile adjacent to an intensive operation, the
following '/z mile a 30% reduction and the following '/2 mile a 15% reduction in
ZONING CHANGES
assessment
FOR ILO'S
Mr Pat James reported his municipality hasn't got a plan in place regarding the
zoning required by January 1't, 2002 and suggested the possibility of meeting with
Kneehill County to discuss and exchange ideas to come up with a direction
Canadian Rural Secretariat — Mr Larry Goodhope reported the Canadian Rural
Secretariat had been very receptive to his presentation, on behalf of the AAMD &C
CANADIAN RURAL
Board, of ten priority issues He stressed the importance of keeping people in rural
SECRETARIAT
Canada by addressing the declining rural population Further meetings are planned
for the near future
Standing Policy Committee Meeting on Agricultural and Municipal Affairs — Mr
Goodhope reported an excellent attendance by both Ministers and MLA's The
Board focused on the importance of strengthening the partnership between
STANDING
municipalities and the provincial government He further reported he had requested
POLICY
a meeting with both the Calgary and Edmonton caucuses but has not yet received a
COMMITTEE
reply
Rail Line Abandonment — Mr Hayden advised Trail Net had spoken with the
AAMD &C Board and the Board has also met with Public Relations representatives
of the Canadian Pacific Railway The AAMD &C has not received confirmation
from the CPR but have requested the land be reclaimed when the rails are removed
TRAILNET
in order to not scar the countryside He stated it is difficult for the AAMD &C
Board to take a stand on this issue as there is such a variety of opinions among the
member municipalities There are areas in the northern part of the province where
multi purpose trails have been found to be very effective Mr Hayden suggested it
would be far more appropriate for a municipality experiencing difficulty with
Alberta Trail Net, to present a resolution Mrs Deak advised it would not be
appropriate for Kneehill County to present a resolution as the County is currently in
H T E CITY SOFT
the process of redoing its Land Use Bylaw
BELLAMY
H T E City Soft — Bellamy Mr Goodhope reported that as only 35 of the 67 rural
municipalities of the AAMD &C use the AS400 computer system the cost to
purchase the H T E Software (at the given figure of $4 million) would be
TAIWAN SUGAR
prohibitive and recommended that for this system no more than $15 million should
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be paid He further recommended the County look at the age of the present
hardware, and consider changing over to new technology (the cost of buying out the
software versus the cost of a contract) He requested to be kept informed of the
decisions made but did not think the AAMD &C should provide representation on
this issue as each jurisdiction is autonomous
In response to a question regarding the Taiwan Sugar development in Flagstaff, Mr
Hayden advised the decision is being appealed in November Mr Hoff thanked the ILO RESOLUTION
AAMD &C representatives for meeting with Council an invitation was issued to join them FALL 2000
for lunch AAMD &C
CONVENTION
The meeting recessed from 11 55 P M to 1 18 P M
Messer s Hayden, Goodhope, and James were not present when the meeting reconvened
Further discussion ensued regarding the report and recommendations of the Committee on
Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta. The AAMD &C Resolution LETTERS OF
4 OOF Intensive Livestock Regulations, passed at the fall AAMD &C Convention stated the SUPPORT TO
following, `Therefore be it resolved that the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts AAMD &C
and Counties request the support of the provincial Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural RESOLUTION —
Development in the implementation and enforcement of regulations that address ILO
environmental, public health, and nuisance concerns to maintain a viable livestock REGULATIONS
industry while leaving the responsibility for the land use approval and appeal process to
the municipality
Moved a letter be sent to the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties LOBBY SUPPORT
(AAMD &C) stating that Kneehill County supports Resolution 4 -OOF, regarding OF CAAMD &C
Intensive Livestock Regulations, approved at the Fall 2000 AAMD &C Convention, and
urges the AAMD &C to firmly support and promote this direction Further, copies of
this letter be sent to Prime Minister Ralph Klein, Deputy Minister/Minister of
Agriculture Shirley McClellan, and Richard Marz MLA
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Moved Kneehill County lobby the Central Association of Municipal Districts and
Counties (CAAMD &C) to provide written support to Resolution 4 -OOF (Intensive
Livestock Regulations) and express its concerns with the provincial recommendations RHA ELECTION
based on the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta Committee,
that directly opposes this resolution
CARRIED
Council requested Councillor Hanger talk to Bert Fayden and Mrs Deak approach Murray
Peers of the CAAMD &C with regard to support for this position
Council further requested the issue of Regionalization be added to the agenda of the
Central Association of Municipal Districts and Counties meeting to be held on August 24th
2001
Mrs Deak provided an update on the 2001 Municipal Elections noting the Regional Health
Authority had forwarded the correct population figures and advised the payment of $1 /per
resident will be allotted to cover the County's incidental expenses in handling the election
process for the Regional Health Authority Mrs Deak questioned whether a voting station
would have be needed in each municipal division for the RHA election, even if none is
required by the municipality should some candidates be elected by acclamation? The
response was $2 /per capita would be provided to cover expenses in that situation. Mrs
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Deak reported the RHA Election Agreement still needed to be signed and requested
direction from Council
Moved the possibility of Kneehill County not undertaking the Regional Health Authority
Election be investigated.
CARRIED
Council approved the following timeline be used for the amendments to the Land Use
Bylaw
Special Meeting of Council and Land Use Bylaw Review Committee to be held on
August 7/01 at Kneehill County Council Chambers commencing at 1 00 P M
Circulate the bylaw for six weeks to allow for adequate response time from the
adjacent municipalities
Advertise the public hearing date twice, the first advertisement being August 15
2001
Public Hearing date set for Thursday, September 20th 2001 at the Three Hills
Community Center commencing at 1 00 P M Mrs Darlene Campbell confirmed
the reservation for the Community Center for that date
First reading of the Land Use Bylaw to take place at the September 25, 2001
Council meeting
Mr McCook left the meeting at 1 55 P M and returned at 1 57 P M
Mr Bill Kilgour entered the meeting at 2 00 P M
Mr Kilgour thanked Council for allowing time for him to meet with Council Mr Kilgour
advised Council that Dr Heather Braconnier had approached him expressing concern
regarding the number of accidents that have occurred at the intersections of the secondary
and primary highways within the municipality, particularly the intersection of Secondary
Highway 582 and 806 and asking if he would act as spokesperson for the group Mr
Kilgour reported he realized Kneehill County-was no longer responsible for the secondary
highways within the municipality but requested Council contact the Department of
Transportation challenging them to find a solution to this problem Council advised they
also were concerned with this situation and explained the County had attempted to address
these concerns by installing deeper rumble strips, erecting warning signs and larger stop
signs at this intersection and were unsure as to what else could be done to make the public
more aware However Council reported they would be glad to send a letter to the
provincial government expressing the concerns of both the County and this group
Dr Heather Braconnier entered the meeting at 2 10 P M
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Dr Braconnier reported she had at least 20 people who would be willing to sign a petition JUNE 26/01
to send with the letter to the Department of Transportation showing support for the MEETING
County s request She suggested the cost to the health care system could be mentioned and KAS /JOINT
felt that Richard Marz MLA should be contacted prior to sending the letter SERVICES COMM
Mr Kilgour and Dr Braconnier left the meeting at 2 16 P M
Council recommended a letter be sent to the Honorable Ed Stelmach, Minister of
Transportation, with a copy to Richard Marz, expressing concern regarding the number of
accidents occurring at highway intersections and requesting the provincial government to
find solutions Council also requested a letter be sent to Dr Braconmer and Mr Kilgour
recommending they meet with Richard Marz to discuss their concerns
Mrs Deak reported she had completed reviewing the Petition of Electors of Kneehill
County regarding the Kneehill Ambulance Society that had been received on June 22, 2001
and had found lit to be insufficient under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
MGA 223(2)(a) requires the number of electors on a petition to equal 10% of the
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population (in Kneehill County 10% would be 506.4 petitioners) and 223(3)(g) states that
in counting the number of petitioners on a petition the names of people signing the petition
more than 60 days before the date on which the petition was filed with the CAO of the
municipality must not be included The total number of persons who signed the petition
prior to the 60 day limit were 159 making a total number of valid petitioners 397 On July
21St 2001 Mrs Deak notified Mr John Moore, representative of the petitioners, and Victor
Howard, Barrister & Solicitor that while she had declared the petition insufficient she
believed the County had complied with the petition in that it has not proceeded in
establishing a new rural ambulance service and is continuing to participate in the Kneehill
Ambulance Service Included in this letter, Mrs Deak extended an invitation to Mr Moore
to meet with either herself or Council to further discuss this matter
Mrs Deak reviewed the June 26, 2001 meeting with Ken King Chairman of the Kneehill
Ambulance Society (KAS) and Councillors Vetter and Hanger, representatives on the Joint
Services Committee The following issues were discussed
Mr King advised the Kneehill Ambulance Society, in an effort to remove the
politics from the society, had rented office space in the Professional Building
located next to the Bethel Church in Three Hills, for a rate of $300 per month
The KAS is finalizing its budget and needed the County's 911 and radio costs The
County advised this would be sent to him when the breakdown of costs was
available
A full time Operations Director who would not take ambulance calls had also been
hired
Currently interviewing for an administrator position which would entail
approximately 80 hours per month
At this time only BLS service is being provided to the residents of the municipality
The County requested the KAS provide the costs for both a BLS and a combined
BLS /ALS service so the County can decide on the service level requirements
The KAS requested payment of the County owned ambulance over a four year
period The County advised payment should be made within 30 days
The KAS is providing an option to pay the ambulance requisition in two
installments (August and September) and since the County had extended its penalty
date for payment of taxes the KAS would be considerate in extending the County's
deadline
The County advised the third pager had not yet been returned and Mr McCook
could provide more details if needed
The County requested what steps the KAS was taking to address the liability issues
in the contract and Mr King noted if the County had a representative at the table
they would know what steps were being taken
Mr King reported the KAS was looking at restructuring to a Commission and
having no elected officials as representatives on the board
On June 29 2001 a letter confirming the discussion at this meeting was sent to the KAS
Mrs Deak reported the third pager has now been returned to Kneehill County but to date
neither a contract for provision of emergency medical service nor payment for the County
owned ambulance has been received Mrs Deak asked Mr McCook if he had the break
down of costs for 911 and radios as requested by the KAS? Mr McCook replied that he
would be unable to provide this information until the splrtter has been installed
The moral and legal responsibility of Council withholding information pertaining to the
KAS and patient care issues from the County ratepayers was discussed Council discussed
in length what action the ,County should take regarding disclosure of the information in
their possession regarding these liability issues
Moved Reeve Hoff, Deputy Reeve Hanger and Mrs Deak draft a proposal regarding
disclosure of the ambulance issues to be presented at the August 14, 2001 Council
meeting for approval
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KAS PETITION
KAS ISSUES
PUBLIC
DISCLOSURE OF
LIABILITY
CONCERNS—
PREPARE DRAFT
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The Fire & Capital Committee report was presented
Moved approval of the Fire & Capital Committee report.
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Discussion ensued regarding the fee structure for Development Permit Applications At
this time the fee assessed for a Kneehill County Development Application is a flat rate of
$20.00 for a Permitted Use, $40.00 for a Discretionary Use and $2 00 /per $1000 of
estimated value of the development It was noted there is no difference in the process, or
in the amount of work required by the County, whether it is a small or large development
and suggested a flat fee would be more equitable Council requested the fee structures used
by other jurisdictions including the local urban centers, be investigated and the results
reported to Council
Moved the meeting adjourn
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ADNIINSTRATOR'S REPORT
June 27 — July 24, 2001
January 1, 2001 Balance Forward
Feb 13/01 Floral Arrangement — Jennifer Deak
Mar 7/01 Bakery Items for Land Use Bylaw Open House
Mar 7/01 Supper for Marylea, Barb Reimer, Barb Long (LUB evening)
Mar 12/01 Lunch for Council & Manager of Community Credit Union
Apr 27/01 Office Staff Lunch for Secretary Week — Jimmy's Restautant
July 05101 Prizes for County Golf Tournament — Wal Mart
BALANCE
4788
2327
70.34
5000
308.67
$55016
1 Copies of the following newspaper articles have been given to all Councillors for
their information
1 July /August 2001 Alberta Crops & Beef — Article on Norma Hastie of Trochu who
is selling a feedlot software program, "Hi Plains"
2 July /August Alberta 2001 Crops & Beef — Article on Watershed Groups being on
the right track It was reported there are two key benefits to be gained by watershed
groups First to protect and preserve the environment ant fresh water Secondly
farmers identifying a problem and being proactive to correct the situation is a benefit
for agriculture
3 July 20/01 Strathmore Standard — Article reporting Wheatland & Adjacent Districts
Emergency Medical Service Association is seeking more funds to cover the costs of
adding an additional paramedic and two emergency medical technicians due to the
call volume The Board will be asking contributing municipalities for an additional
$2 /per capita for a supplementary requisition for October 1St to December 31St, 2001
and an increase per capita for 2002 Ernie Maser, County Manager reported the
county's 2002 budget will have to include a cost of $28 00 per capita for emergency
medical service
2 A flag has been given to Dianna Weatherald of the Kneehill Riding Club to be used
for the grand entrance at the Three Hills Rode and other events in which the riding
club are involved Ms Weatherald reported the riding club had an old M.D of
Kneehill flag that was in very poor condition
3 As requested, copies of the year to date fire department general ledger printouts were
sent to the Villages of Acme, Carbon, Linden and Trochu.
4 On June 29, 2001 three County pins were given to Alan Winther for a family visiting
from another country
5 Two hundred pins were given to the Regional Summer Games Representative Pat
Bissett, for distribution at the Summer Games
6 To ensure the air conditioning works properly we have been advised to not change the
temperature only to use the cool/off /heat switch and to ensure this switch is on off at
the end of a meeting and /or day This will ensure the air conditioner works properly
and does not freeze up overnight
7 On July 17, 20011 received a request addressd to the "Freedom of Information Act
Coordinator, Kneehill County" for any reports, briefs, memos, notes or minutes made
by the Regional Fire Chief that resulted from his/her inspection of fire services in the
County As the County s appointed FOIP person, I shall be following up on this
8 On July 18, 2001 it was discovered the County's laptop computer is missing After
checking with staff to confirm no one had it, the RCMP were contacted on July 20,
2001 to report this missing item There does not appear to be any other items missing
from the office The laptop was purchased in November 1999 ata cost of $2 190 77
Terry is advising our insurance of this loss
9 Councillor Glen Wagstaff will be away on holidays from July 20th — August 4th 2001
CORRESPONDENCE.
1 Receipt #0044339 —June 26/01 Alberta Treasury Parks & Wildlife Foundation —
Torrington $800 00
2 Receipt #0044395 — June 29/01 Alberta Treasury —Bridge File #9406 $983 50
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Recreation Parks and Wildlife Foundation Keiver's Lake $8,000.00
3 Receipt #004396 —July 01/01 —Alberta Treasury —Hearthstone $11 917 00
4 Receipt #0044474 — July 9/01 — Alberta Treasury — Unconditional Grant Municipal
Affairs $15 608 00
5 Receipt #0044508 —July 11/01 Alberta Treasury— July 2001 FCSS Grant $46,85100
6 Receipt #0044481 — July 10 /01 Alberta Treasury — Fine Distribution June 2001 $917 00
7 Fines Distribution Disbursement and Summary Details for month ended June 30/01
8 The Alberta Gazette — Part I & II, June 30/01
9 Contact Newsletter June 20th, 27th, and July 4" 11th 2001
10 AAMD &C Executive Meeting Highlights — June 28/01
11 The Armet Report — June 29th and July 6th
12 MuniMall Newsletter— June 21s'& 28th, July 5th & 12th /01
13 Travel Alberta Marketing News Update — July 2001
14 Canadian Superior Energy 2000 Annual Report
15 Alberta School Boards Association — Final Report/Recommendations Regarding
Citizenship Survey
16 BMO Nesbitt Burns June 10th & July 18th Information on Trustee Account Portfolio
17 BMO Nesbitt Burns June 27th Information paper — U S Federal Reserve Cuts Rates by 25
Basis Points
18 AON Consulting 2001 National Compensation Survey for Municipalities
19 National Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention Summary of Fourth
Edition of Prevention
20 Municipal Golf Tournament — Town of Didsbury — August 9/01
21 Economy in Brief June 2001 Newsletter
22 Wall Street Alert — Issue 762 June 2001 Newsletter
23 The Prime Minister's Forum — May 2001 Newsletter
24 Hoof Prints — June 2001 Newsletter
25 AB Transportation — Breaking Down the Barriers — June 2001 Newsletter
26 Red Deer College — Notebook — June 2001 Newsletter
27 EPIC July 2001 Newsletter
28 The Bevilaacqua Report — Vofume 13 June 2001 Newsletter
29 Diamond Willow Child and Family Services Authority Newsletter — June 2001
30 Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer — The Accident Report Newsletter Summer 2001
31 Employment Opportunity — Coordinator Records and FOIP — Strathcona County
32 Employment Opportunity — Alberta Licensed Mechanic— M.D of Rockyview
33 Employment Opportunity — Agricultural Technician — M.D of Brazeau
34 Employment Opportunity — Director Planning & Development — Yellowhead County
35 Employment Opportunity — Temporary Journeyman Mechanic — Town of Edson
36 Employment Opportunity — Agricultural Fieldperson — M.D of Willow Creek
37 Employment Opportunity — Water & Sewer Equipment Operator I — Town of Coaldale
38 Employment Opportunity — Rural Utility Field Service Technician — Smoky Lake County
Natural Gas Department
39 Employment Opportunity — Operations Supervisor — Town of Coaldale
40 Seminar Advertising — Criticism & Discipline Skills for Managers— Sept 4th & 17th
41 Seminar Advertising — The Legal Life of a Construction Protect — Sept 25th Edmonton
42 Seminar Advertising — Commercializing and Privatizing Government Operations —Oct
16/01 Ottawa
43 Seminar Advertising — AB Seniors Services Workshop — Sept 20 -21
44 Seminar Advertising — Strategic Community Directions — Oct 20 23 Victoria B.0
45 Seminar Advertising — Dealing With New Gas Flaring Rules — Sept 25 26/01 Calgary
46 Course Advertising — University of Alberta — Faculty of Extension — 2001/2002
47 Advertising — Strategic Advantage — Change of Address
48 Advertising — Seward Consulting Ltd — Solution Provider Address
49 Advertising — House of Flags catalogue
50 Advertising — MISCO Computer Products Catalogue
51 Advertising — Michener Allen Auction July 27th and 28th
52 Advertising — BusinessGolf Tournament East Parkland 2nd Annual
53 Advertising —Telus — Issue of Insight — Internet Technology
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54 Advertising — Alberta Association of Architects — 2001 Firm Index and Register
55 Advertising — Habitat Systems Inc — Skatepark System for Parks
56 Solid Waste & Recycling — June /July Magazine
57 Lifestyle — The RV Lifestyle Magazine Vo1.30
58 TMC's Advisor Magazine — Summer 2001
59 Municipal World Magazine— July 2001 Issue
60 Connections Magazine Summer 2001
61 July 5101 The Western Producer newspaper
62 June 19t", 26t ", July 2nd, July l O'", 2001 Strathmore Standard newspaper
63 June 20t ", 27t ", July 4t", and 11 t" 2001 Drumheller Mail newspaper
64 June 20tH 27t" July 4t ", 11'h, 2001 Three Hills Capital newspaper
HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS.
1 Beach, Dennis
Mobile Home 4 87m X 22m
Lot 24 Pln 7983GT (Torrington Mobile
Home Park)
Value $40,000 00
2 Bergen, Dave & Mary Ann NE 1 32 24 W4
Addition/Renovation Approximately 20 x 25' Value $30,000 00
3 Black, Dale & Debbie
Addition — 24 x 30
4 Boake Steve & Lynn
Moving and renovating existing barn
for use as residence
5 Cairns, Elaine S
Cedar log home package
64 x 35'
6 Gordon, Kevin & Cathy
Replace existing residence
with 16' x 80' mobile home
7 Furneaux Don
1978 Mobile Home 14' x 72'
8 Hutterian Brethren of Huxley
Zipperlock 68' x 200'
9 Isaac, Rick
24 x 40 Double Car Garage
10 Jensen, Richard & Susan
Addition to east and south of existing house
11 Lemonde,a R1 chard
24' x 40 ` garage
12 Tindal, Robert
Replace existing house 1400 sq ft
INSPECTION PERMITS.
None
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NE 26 -34 23 W4
Value $40,000 00
Lot A Blk 1 Plan 8610796
NE 15 029 25 W4
Value $150,000 00
Plan 911581 E1 /2 32 30 26 W4
Value $100,000.00
NW 28 33 23 W4
Value $46,800.00
Lot 17 Plan 7983GT (Torrington
Mobile Home Park)
Value $10,000.00
SE 19 34 22 W4
Value $90,000.00
Lots 22 &23 Block 2 Plan 5050
Swalwell
Value $25 000 00
Lot 1 Block 2 Plan 6680AP Huxley
Value $20 000 00
Block 1 Plan 931225 SW 30 30 25 4
Value $6,500.00
SE 34 -34 24 W4
Value $128,000 00
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Transportation and Utilities Report July 24,2001
1 Knievel bridge tender was opened and I have the results
2 We would like to enter into a mutual aid agreement with Wheatland for fire /disaster
Drumheller is looking at the same agreement.
3 I gave Mark Manning with Red Motel Pictures permission to use twp Rd 30, 23 2
They were making a music video and needed a gravel road They faxed there
Insurance in to us and went ahead on July 9,2001
4 We are still waiting for Communications group to get a splitter in for the
Wimborne tower to finish up in Trochu.
5 We tendered six bridges that needed maintenance, which Volker Stevin was
awarded
6 The road crew is on the third mile of the golf course project They are still running
into a few soft spots
7 The gravel crew is hauling out of the Wimborne pile
8 We have worked up the Fisher/Davis road, and also the one mile of old chip seal
east on 583
9 We will be getting Colin to stake up the right away for the Hastie blade grade and
then getting after it sometime in August
10 We had a pretender meeting on the Linden east rd yesterday
11 We have the paver on consignment with Finning and are holding out for a little
more We have one offer at $69,000 which would give us $66,447 with G S T
12 We had a pretender meeting for the street in Torrington Tender openings will
be on Thursday for , and Torrington Unless they are off the wall prices I
will award the contract to tfie lowest bidder