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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
July 19, 2001
The Executive Committee of Otto Hoff James Hanger and Marjorie Vetter met on
Thursday July 19 2001 at the Kneehill County office, commencing at 8 30 A.M
Lonnie D McCook, Public Works Superintendent, and Jennifer Deak, Administrator
were also present
The following items were discussed
1. Wimborne Community Hall Usaae
A list of the 2000 functions and activities, along with the treasurer's statement, for the
Wimborne Hall has been received. The hall was used approximately 65 days for
family gatherings, community functions, church services, public meetings and
funerals
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
2 June 22/01 Letter from Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
A letter has been received from the newly elected FCM president providing a brief
summary of the topics covered at the FCM s 100U' anniversary convention held in
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Banff
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
3 Water Acts Code of Practice
Further to a request from the Executive Committee to review and comment on the
Alberta Environment amendments to the Code of Practice for Pipelines and
Telecommunications Lines Crossing a Water Body and the Code of Practice for
Watercourse Crossings Mr McCook has reported he does not feel there is much that
can be done with this as the changes have already been made and the County would
not have any say
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
4. June 11/01 Letter from Municipal Government Board re. Notice of Decision on
Linear Assessment Complaints — Pan Canadian Resources
Notification has been received regarding Pan Canadian Resources linear assessment
complaint Recommendations were brought before the MGB on May 16 2001
Kneehill County's assessment, as of December 31, 2000, was $19,348,380 00, and the
MGB decision was for $19 070 330 00
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Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
5. Water Line - List of Interested Parties
A list has been received with the names and phone numbers of twenty one residents
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who have expressed interest in the possibility of a water distribution line west of
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Three Hills Mr McCook noted there is a policy in place that sets out the procedure
and this must be user driven
Executive Committee recommends Bruce and Tracy Toews be advised of the
procedure for initiating a water line request to the County.
6. July 10/01 Letter from the AAMD &C re. Input into Assessment Shared Services
Environment (ASSET) Proeram
The AAMD &C has been invited to designate two representatives to participate in a
Technical Working Group on the ASSET Program This group will primarily focus
and provide advice on matters related to system and data requirements
implementation issues, and operational issues related to ASSET Members who are
interested in serving on the Technical Working Group on behalf of the AAMD &C
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should submit the name of an assessment professional to the AAMD &C for
consideration on or before July 13 2001
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
7. July 4/01 Letter from the AAMD &C re R W Hay Awatd for Administrative
Excellence
An invitation has been received from the AAMD &C Executive to member
municipalities to nominate outstanding rural administrators for the R W Hay Award
for Administrative Excellence An information and a nomination package were
enclosed
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
8 July 4/01 Letter from the AAMD &C re. Real Property Transfer Declaration
Proposal
A copy of the proposed Real Property Transfer Declaration (RPTD), developed by
Alberta Municipal Affairs, in response to the recommendations of the Equalized
Assessment Panel has been received The RPTD would formalize the process that
municipal assessors use to collect the details of real property sales in a more efficient,
timely and accurate manner Instead of collecting market value information once a
sale transaction has occurred assessors would be able to access information on each
land transaction that occurs within their municipality based on information collected
at the time of the transaction. The RPTD process would include completion of this
form by the purchaser for a property and filing of the RPTD and other appropriate
registration documents at an Alberta Registries office The AAMD &C Board is
encouraging member municipalities to invite their assessors to appear before Council
to discuss the RPTD form and the proposed RPTD process and inviting feedback
from member municipalities
Executive Committee recommends this information be referred to Steve
Nedoshytko, the County's assessor
9 July 4/01 Letter from the AAMD &C re Survey on Concerns Regarding Future
Electric Energy Costs
AAMD &C President Jack Hayden, has been appointed for a one year period to the
provincial Advisory Council on Electricity This Council is to provide long term
strategic advice to the Government of Alberta on consumer related issues in Alberta's
deregulated electricity competitive marketplace In order to determine priority
concerns all member municipalities are requested to complete a survey form prior to
July 31 2001
Executive Committee recommends this survey be returned, as completed,
10. July 4/01 Letter from AAMD &C re Impacts of the Farm Income Crisis
A request has been received to provide `hard' information regarding the effects of
the farm crisis on local businesses, school populations, call volumes for community
distress lines, or any other items felt to be relevant This data will then be compiled
and used in response to media questions
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
11. June 20/01 Letter from the AAMD& C re. Survey on Pipeline Issues
As a result of inquiries with respect to various issues relating to pipelines, the
AAMD &C has requested completion of a survey collecting member input on a variety
of pipeline related issues, prior to July 31St, 2001
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Executive Committee recommends to refer this survey to Mr. McCook for
completion.
12. June 27/01 Letter from the AAMD &C re. Fall Convention 2001 Calendar
Proiect
The AAMD &C is working on a 2002 calendar project in conjunction with planning
for the Fall Convention The calendar is intended to provide some basic information
and will include, among other things, sections on AAMD &C member services, the
Trade Division, the dividend process and Jubilee Insurance The calendar protect
would also like to feature rural landscape scenes and submissions of photos are
requested prior to August 31, 2001 Printed credit will be given to the sponsoring
municipality for any photos that are chosen to form part of the calendar cover
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
13. June 27/01 Letter from AAMD &C re. Survey on Member Interest in
Particivatine in Municipal Roadway Liehting Energy Efficiency Study
As part of the Government of Alberta's Electricity Conservation Strategy, provincial
government departments are investigating various avenues whereby electricity
consumption savings can be achieved Alberta Transportation is investigating
whether potential exists for attaining improved electricity consumption efficiencies
from roadway lighting systems and has recently contacted the AAMD &C in an
attempt to gauge member interest in participating in an efficiency review of their
municipal roadway lighting systems Each municipality has been requested to advise
whether they have an interest in participating in an efficiency review, prior to July 13,
2001
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
14 June 27/01 Letter from AAMD &C re: Councillor Pocket Reference Manual
The AAMD &C is considering the development of a Pocket Reference Manual
providing summary information that will be useful for elected municipal councillors
and is seeking input with respect to the types of information that would be most
beneficial Completion of the attached survey form is requested prior to July 31 200
Executive Committee recommends this survey be returned, as completed.
15. Drumheller District Health Services Facility Opening
A draft copy of a congratulatory message to be printed, as a quarter page
advertisement, in the Drumheller Mail October supplement, was presented for input
and approval
Executive Committee recommends approval of this congratulatory message, as
amended.
16. June 11/01 Letter from Mountain View County re. Long Range Economic
Development Strategy 2001 -2011
Ian Harvie, Reeve of Mountain View County, has advised they are in the process of
developing a Long Range Economic Development Strategy and has enclosed a copy
of the Project Backgrounder outlining the approach being used to attract more
business growth and development to their County Mr John Rusling, Planning
Development Officer, will be managing the project and any questions may be directe
to either Ian Harvie or John Rusling
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
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17. June 7/01 Letter from Alberta Alcohol and Druz Abuse Commission ( AADAQ
re. Drues Associated with Raves
AADAC has advised they are developing resources to meet an ongoing need for
information regarding the drugs used at raves notably Ecstasy their users and the
settings in which they are used AADAC is striving to attract youth, to interest them,
inform them and let them know they can approach AADAC for help Also included
for information were two labels designed to be placed on bottles of water consumed
at raves to address hypothermia, were included along with a set of questions used by
AADAC at displays and presentations in an interactive format
Executive Committee recommends to refer this information to the FCSS
department.
18. July 3/01 Invitation from Three Hills Motor Products
An invitation has been received to take part in a Fun Day of Golf, on Wednesday,
August 8, 2001 at the Three Hills Golf Course commencing at 9.00 A.M The
registration cost of $50 covers 18 holes of golf, lunch, supper and prizes
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
19. Restoration of Council Photos
A recommendation was made at the March 22, 2001 Council meeting the faded
Council photographs in the office be re done and grouped chronologically Estimates
received vary from of $20 00 to $200 00 per photo, depending on the amount of
restoration necessary The photos need to be removed from the frames and taken to
the photo restoration places in order to obtain an estimate Direction from Council is
requested
Executive Committee recommends to proceed to restore these photographs
20. Assessment Appeals 2001
Steve Nedoshytko, the assessor for Kneehill County has submitted the assessment
appeals, noting that two appeals had been denied because the fee had not
accompanied the appeal The following appeals will appear before the Assessment
Review Board
Eitzen, Denver and Myrna SW 9 30 25 W4
Becker, Allan
Bauer, Dorothy
Litz, Leonard
Emerald Springs Projects Inc
McComb Bill /Wild Wendy
Megh Allan
Sjostrom, Hugh and Connie
Toews, Richard
Walsh, Ken
Weigi�m Paul and Alvina
NW 4 30 25 -W4
SE 21 29 24 -W4
NW 16 29 24 W4
NW 22 32 26 W4
NW 27 33 26 W4
Plan 0013138 Block LT
SE 22 33 25
SW 36 30 26 W4
NW 6 31 -25 W4
SW 7 31 25 -W4 (2 properties)
NE 26 29 25 -W4
NW 25 29 25 -W4
NE 12 29 22 W4
NW 13 32 26 W4
Three appeals were received either late and /or without fee and have been rejected
(Berdahl, Imperial oil, Stewart) ARB members are Councillors Vickery, Lowen and
Wagstaff
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Executive Committee recommends letters be sent to the parties whose appeals were
rejected. Further, August 16, 2001 be set for the Assessment Review Board
commencing at 8 30 A.M with all appellants to be notified accordingly.
21. June 20/01 Letter from Canada Customs and Revenue Agency re Federal
Youth Hires Program
The maximum credit allowed for Kneehill County for the Federal Youth Hires
premium relief for 2000 us $1,353 06 This amount has been credited to the current
year Revenue Canada remittance account and the next remittance can be reduced to
reflect this credit
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
22 June 22/01 Letter from AB Municipal Affairs re: Unconditional Municipal
Grants
Guy Boutilier Minister of AB Municipal Affairs, has advised AB Mumcipal Affairs
is processing an unconditional municipal grant in the amount of $15,608 00 for
Kneehill County
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
23 June 20/01 Letter from AB Sustainable Resource Development re.
WoodWORKS Proiect
A letter has been received from the Honorable Mike Cardinal, providing information
on the Canadian Wood Council Alberta WoodWORKS Project, that has been
developed to promote the use of structural wood products in commercial and public
buildings, to ensure that the used of wood in Alberta is optimized A copy of the
resolution passed by the City of Grande Prairie supporting this project has been
enclosed along with a request that all Alberta municipalities adopt resolutions to
request that a wood option be included in building design Request for Proposals
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
24 Invitation to Attend Brownlee Fryett Second Annual Stampede Night
An invitation has been received for Jennifer Deak and Otto Hoff to attend the
Brownlee Fryett Second Annual Stampede Night at Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant on
Monday July 9 2001 commencing at 5 00 P M
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
25 June 25/01 Letter from AB Agriculture re Office of the Farmers' Advocate
Office Annual Report 2000
A copy of the 2000 Annual Report of the Office of the Farmers Advocate Office has
been received
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
26. July 5101 Letter from AB Transportation re: Streets Improvement Program
Notification has been received from Moh Lali, Acting Regional Director for the
Central Region of Alberta Transportation, that grant funding has been approved
under the Streets Improvement Program, for the Base and Chip Seal protect in the
Hamlet of Swalwell The final grant will be based on the actual eligible project costs
at the time of completion to the maximum eligibility of $46,600 00 Enclosed are two
agreements to be signed and returned
Executive Committee recommends these agreements be signed and further
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27. June 27/01 Letter from AB Environment re: Inspection of the Wastewater
LaLyoon for the Hamlet of Swalwell
Mark Kohlruss, Regional Inspector Enforcement and Monitoring, Bow Region, has
advised that upon inspection of the wastewater lagoon at Swalwell a breach in the
integrity of the berm on the southeastern corner of the lagoon was noticed It was
requested that the County conduct a further investigation as to whether the berm's
integrity has been compromised and the results of this investigation and the actions
that will be taken to correct the problem be forwarded to his office
Executive Committee recommends this matter be referred to Mr McCook for
further action
28. June 27/01 Letter from AB Environment re. Draft Standards and Guidelines
for Landfills in Alberta
Alberta Environment has dust completed the development of the Standards and
Guidelines for Landfills in Alberta They have now initiated a process for the
stakeholders and the public to review and comment on this draft. The document is
posted in Alberta Environments web site and comments are invited via e mail to
Karu.Chinni.ah(cr gov.ab.ca prior to August 15, 2001
(www.gov.ab.ca/env /info /infocentre /index.cfm) (topic list search under Waste
Municipal) This has already been referred to Mr Ian Martens
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
29. Request to Purchase Cadscnpt
A request has been received from Barb Reimer, Development Officer, to purchase a
computer program called Cadscript This program would provide the special specific
formatting to allow the County map to be sent in print At this time a temporary 30
day license has been obtained to get this print out Without this program formatting
will be required every time the County wishes to have a map printed A cost estimate
has not been received but Ms Reimer expects it will be approximately $2,500 00
Executive Committee recommends approval to purchase this program.
30. Issue for Council Consideration from Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission has requested Council's input regarding
Development Permit Application Fees Should small developments be charged on the
same basis as large developments? The basic charge for permitted use is $20 00 and
for discretionary use is $40 00 The permit fee is the basic charge plus an additional
rate of $2 /per $1,000 00 of construction value
Executive Committee recommends further information be obtained and this matter
be referred to Council
31. Request for Refund of Development Permit Application Fees
A request has been received from Ruth Stewart for a refund of the $360 00 recently
paid to Kneehill County for development application fees for the renovation of their
residence as the protect had to be cancelled due to the health of her husband Mr
Dave Stewart Ms Reimer has advised this was a permitted use approved May 24,
2001 No advertising was required however, the amount of the permit was for
$26000
Executive Committee recommends a refund of $260 00, the total amount paid to
the County for this development permit, be refunded to Mr Stewart.
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32. June 26/01 Letter from Village of Acme re. Water Quantity and Oualitv
A newsletter has been sent to all Acme residents from the Village of Acme Council
apologizing for the poor quality and insufficient supply of water In order to solve the
problem of water quantity the Village of Acme is planning on rejuvenating an existing
licensed well by drilling to a deeper depth or drilling for a new water source on
Village owned land The quality of the water will be improved by injecting a product
called C 5 into the system, which will eliminate the iron ore bacteria problem
Council has also placed a total water restriction on lawn watering.
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
33. July 5/01 Letter from Town of Three Hills re. Water Presentation
Notification has been received that the Three Hills Town Council has scheduled Bill
Shaw of Parkland Community Planning Services in Red Deer to give his presentation
on `Barriers to Future Development — Water in Central Alberta" An invitation has
been extended to attend this presentation on Monday, July 30, 2001 at the Meeting
Room of the Three Hills Community Center, commencing at 7 00 P M Judy Parry,
Town Manager has requested attendance be confirmed by July 26, 2001
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
34. June 30/01 Madawaska Consulting Water Quality Sampliniz
A summary of the water sampling results conducted in May and June 2001 have been
received from Madawaska Consulting. The final two trips for testing are planned for
July 5th and August 8th
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
35 ASB Farmer Member Recommendation
Mrs Vetter has requested Jonathon Stahl's name be put forward to sit on the
Agricultural Service Board as a farmer member
Executive Committee recommends to refer this recommendation to the 2001
Organizational Meeting
36. June 25/01 Letter from Construction Alberta News re AAMD &C Fall
Convention Report
Construction Alberta News has requested editorial comments outlining the progress
made and /or the obstacles faced by the municipality be forwarded prior to September
14, 2001 to allow time for printing in their upcoming report for the AAMD &C Fall
Convention
Executive Committee recommends Mrs Deak prepare an article reviewing the past
year's County operations
Mr Lonnie McCook left the meeting — 11 55 A.M
37. Maintenance and Use of Bigelow Dam
Mrs Deak reported she had spoken with Wayne Pedrim, AB Environment on July 18,
2001 regarding the County s request to assume responsibility for the care of the park
at the Bigelow Dam Mrs Deak advised Kneehill County would like a title for the
land, not a maintenance agreement Mr Pedrmi reported he would get everything in
order for a spring 2002 transfer of land to Kneehill County
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
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38. AB Children's Services FCSS Conditional Funding Agreement
A signed copy of the agreement amending the January 1 — December 31, 2001 FCSS
Conditional Funding Agreement has been received.
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file with a copy of this agreement
to the FCSS department
Mr McCook re entered the meeting — time 11 30 A.M
39 Invitation to the Trochu Arboretum Annual Friendraisina Dinner
An invitation to attend the Trochu Arboretum Annual Friendraising Dinner being held
on Thursday July 26 2001 commencing at 5 30 P M Special Guest will be the
Honorable Lois Hole, Lt Governor of Alberta Tickets may be obtained at the Town
Office or Trochu Arboretum for the price of $15 00
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
40. Jul 10/01 Copy of Letter from Town of Three Hills to Henry & Ella Siemens
and Emerson Sept re. Proposed Subdivision
A copy of the approval letter from the Municipal Planning Commission of the Town
of Three Hills for proposed subdivision of Block 1 Plan 7911302 has been received
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
41 Alberta Solicitor General - Crime Prevention Week 2001 Survey
A province wide survey, as a follow up to the Alberta Crime Prevention Week
Planning Guide for 2001, has been received
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
42. July 6/01 Letter from Town of Trochu re Budget vs Actual Reports
A copy of the Town of Trochu s Budget vs Actual Reports, as at June 30, 2001 has
been received
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
43. July 4/01 Letter from MPE Engineering re. Proposed Waterline Crossing
Township Road 33 2
MPE Engineering Limited retained by the Town of Trochu to design the proposed
waterline route for an extension from the Murphy Oil Gas Plant to the Town of
Trochu, have written requesting permission from Kneehill County to cross Township
Road 33 2 Construction is tentatively planned to commence in October 2001
Preliminary drawings of the proposed waterline route have been included
Executive Committee recommends this request be referred to Mr McCook for
further information
44 June 28/01 Letter from Danny & Shelly McArthur re. Fire Ban Policy
A letter has been received from Danny & Shelly McArthur requesting the County
look at,implementing a fine or penalty for those individuals who disregard fire bans
and intentionally light fires
Executive Committee recommends a letter be sent to Mr. and Mrs. McArthur
advising the County is currently compiling afire ban bylaw that should address
these concerns and to contact their local Councillor for further information.
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45. July 10 /01 Letter from Town of Three Hills re: Resurfacing of Gravel Road
from SH 583 South to the Three Hills Golf Course
In response to the County s letter asking whether the Town of Three Hills would be
interested in cost sharing the resurfacing of the road south from SH 583 to the Golf
Course, Jack Ramsden, Town of Three Hills Town Manager', has requested Mr
McCook supply cost estimates in order that he can present it to Council at the August
13th meeting, for consideration
Executive Committee recommends to refer this matter to Mr McCook.
46. Talk About Town Newsletter and Recycling Depot Survey
A Recycling Depot Survey has been received with the town of Three Hills monthly
newsletter Completion of the survey is requested prior to July 31, 2001
Executive Committee recommends this survey be returned, as completed.
47 July 11 /01 Letter from Town of Three Hills re Council Onentation Seminar
The town of Three Hills has contracted George B Cuff to conduct a Council
Orientation Seminar on Friday, November 2, 2001 from 9 00 A.M until 3 00 P M
The estimated cost would be $100.00 per person, dependant upon registration
Municipalities wishing to participate are asked to contact Judy Parry or Jack
Ramsden.
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
48 Red -Bow Meeting
Confirmation has been received from James Laszlo that the Red Bow meeting will be
held at the M.D of Rockyview Council Chambers on September 27th, 2001
commencing at 10.00 A.M Lunch will be provided
Executive Committee recommends Marj Vetter and Jim Hanger attend this
meeting
49 July 13/01 Letter from AB Agriculture re Federal Government News Release
Tax Deferral
The federal government has announced that owners of breeding livestock in Alberta,
who were forced to sell all or part of their herd in 2001 due to drought conditions will
be eligible for a one year tax deferral on 2001 income from those sales
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
50. July 12/01 Memo from PFRA re.Tax Deferral
Notification has been received from the Honourable Lyle Vanclief, Minister of
Agriculture and Agri Food Canada, that Kneehill County has been designated as an
area eligible for tax deferral on income from the drought induced sales of breeding
livestock in 2001
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Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
)ment re. Alberta S
Pa
and Wildlife Foundation
Gene Zwozdesky, Minister of Community Development, has confirmed support to the
Torrington Campground Municipal Recreation/Tourism Area in 2001 A recent
deposit of $800 has been made, via direct deposit, to Kneehill County
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Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
52. June 5101 Copy of Letter from Town of Drumheller to Tourism Development
A copy of the June 5t letter from Mayor Phil Bryant to Bruce Wilson of the Tourism
Development Branch has been received Mayor Bryant thanked him for attending the
July 4th Mayor and Reeves Meeting and requested he attend a Mayor and Reeves
workshop being held in Drumheller on August 15th (alternate date August 22nd) to
develop an integrated Tourism Development Marketing Strategy for the Canadian
Badlands
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
53 July 9/01 E mail from AB Agriculture re. The PFRA Shelterbelt Centre
Notification has been received that The Shelterbelt Centre, located in Indian Head
Saskatchewan, is celebrating 100 years of service on July 12, 2001 An invitation has
been extended to attend this year's anniversary Field Day being held on July 12th
commencing at 7 00 A.M
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
54. Highway 21 Initatives re Marketing Plan Outline
The Marketing Plan Outline proposed by the Highway 21 Initiatives group has been
received for review and input
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
55. July 9/01 Letter from Golden Hills School Division re. Torrington School
Playground Site
Mr Vincent Gaudet has written advising the Golden Hills Board of Trustees is
committed to transferring the Torrington School Playground Site parcel of land to
Kneehill County with the understanding that it will be made available for community
use and requesting Kneehill County contact himself or Dr McKinnon to discuss the
arrangements for transfer of the land He further reported the playground equipment
at this location was considered unsafe and beyond repair and was removed from the
site
Executive Committee recommends to proceed with this acquisition.
The Committee recessed for lunch 12 10 P M — 1 15 P M
56. July 10 /01 Letter from Premier Ralph Klein re: Municipal Roadway Seismic
Operating Guidelines
Premier Klein acknowledged receipt of the County's June 26th correspondence and
advised he has asked the Honourable Dr Lorne Taylor, Minister of Environment to
provide a further response on behalf of the Alberta government, as well as the
Honourable Guy Boutilier Minister of Municipal Affairs.
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
57. Letter from Village of Linden re. Linden Transfer Site
The Village of Linden has written in response to Kneehill County's July 4, 2001
correspondence suggesting the village of Linden consider managing the Linden
Transfer Site as long as the costs and services remain the same as when provided by
the County The Village of Linden has declined this offer at this time
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
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58. July 11 /01 Letter from the Village of Linden re Kneehill County General
Ledger Printout for the Linden Fire Department
A request has been received for further clarification or detail on the following items
1 Details of the items paid to Telus Communications bearing the descriptions of
Linden Fire #1, Linden Fire #2, Linden Fire Phone
2 2001/06/12 Communications Group — Repair to Linden Repeater
3 2001/06/26 Telus Communications Inc. items listed to Torrington Fire
Department Mrs Nash has provided a letter of response to this inquiry
Mrs Nash has provided the requested clarifications
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
59 July 18/01 Letter from AB Dairy Council re. Milk Container Recycling
Program
Notification has been received that the Milk Container Recycling Program has been
extended and expanded The changes will offer a collection only option for Registered
Authorities an increase to $25 /tonne transportation supplement and the inclusion of
cardboard milk cartons To assist with implementing these changes it was requested
the attached questionnaire be completed
Executive Committee recommends to return this survey, as completed.
60. Kneehill County Monthly Budget Comparison Report
A budget comparison report as at June 30, 2001, has been submitted for information
and review As at July 3, 2001 total revenues to date are $11,132,042 97 and
expenditures $3,979,506.63
Executive Committee recommends copies of this budget report be provided to all
Councillors
61. July 4/01 AAMD &C Survey on Municipal Tax Rates
A completed copy of the AAMD &C Survey on Municipal Tax Rates, as completed by
Mrs Terry Nash, has been submitted for review prior to sending to the AAMD &C
Executive Committee recommends this survey be returned to the AAMD&C, as
completed,.
62 July 12/01 AB Municipal Government Board re Allan Megh 2000 Propertv
Assessment Appeal
The appeal in respect to the land assessment (SW 36 30 26 W4 Roll 2448000) has
been denied and the assessment confirmed at $14,040
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file.
63 Town of Trochu Tax Notice — Fire Hall
A property assessment and tax notice has been received from the Town of Trochu for
Block 3 Plan 5087JK, the Trochu Fire Hall facility, in the amount of $8,431 88 The
assessment class is shown as Grant In Lieu and the last day for appeal is July 29
2001
Executive Committee recommends no Grant in Lieu be paid to the town of Trochu
for the Trochu Fire Hall.
64. Kneehill County /Golden Hills School Division Agreement Carbon Shop
The Kneehill County /Golden Hills School Division joint use agreement for the
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Carbon shop needs to be updated (expired June 1996) and forwarded to Ken MacLean
and the Golden Hills School Division
Executive Committee recommends this agreement be updated.
65. HTE -City Soft- Bellamy
HTE has announced it is considering the following two options
1 CitySoft would remain as is with HTE retaining all customers Most customer
support would come out of Florida
2 Would consider the possibility of selling the Canadian operation
Given this information AUMA has been actively exploring the possibility of
acquiring CitySoft Canada Prior to proceeding AUMA would like to have a general
meeting to outline their vision for CitySoft Canada and to address any concerns and
questions This general meeting was scheduled for June 25th at 1 30 P M and was
attended by Terry Nash Ms Nash reported that HTE currently had 77 Alberta
Clients and 55 American
On July 18 2001 and E mail was received from John McGowan (AUMA) reporting
that AUMA had signed a Letter of Intent with HTE Inc to purchase the Canadian
assets of HTE Bellamy They will be exploring a private sector partner to manage the
risk support the financing required, and day to day managing
Executive Committee recommends this issue be further discussed with the
AAMD &C officials on July 24, 2001
66 Steve Nedoshytko — Submission of Error Correction
Mr Nedoshytko submitted the following error corrections for approval
Rodney and Judith Wiebe NE -21 030 -25 -4
Previous Assessment- — Roll# 2195000 $89,750.00
Current Assessment $65,840.00
Adjustment $23,910.00
Out building used as farm building now (Tax reduction = $312 79)
REGEHR, H. GLEN & LOIS NE 11 031 25 -4
Previous Assessment Roll# 3060000 $19,260.00
Current Assessment $19,260.00
Adjustment $0.00
No change in taxation exempt portion added to parcel
BALDERSON KENNETH E — NW 33 29 25 -4
Previous Assessment: R# 1377000 $24,970.00
Transfer assessment to Gene Klassen — R #1377000 $24,970.00
Change occurred as a result of information stating that the grazing lease had been transferred
from Kenneth Bal- derson to Gene Klassen (Tax reduction from Balderson = $326.66 Tax increase to
Gene Klassen = +$326.66)
HUTTERIAN BRETHREN CHURCH HILLVIEW — NE 26- 28 -22 -4
Previous Assessment R# 384000 $47680.00
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Current Assessment $19,860.00
Adjustment $27,820.00
Residence is vacant and vadalized — unlivable Remove residence and market land assessment
(Tax reduction = $363 94)
ANDERSON, MERLE DARRELL & PATRICIA JOHAN — NW 9- 30 -22 -4
Previous Assessment. R# 1664000 $47,190.00
Current Assessment $30,340.00
Adjustment $16,850.00
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Previous Assessment R# 983000 $116,610.00
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Current Assessment $107320.00
Adjustment $9,290.00
Shop no longer used for commercial purposes Residence and market land adjusted for negative
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PAN CANADIAN RESOURCES — LSD 6 17 28 -21 -4
Previous Assessment R#6184100 $21,370.00
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Current Assessment $0.00
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Adjustment $21 370.00
Equipment already assessed with pipeline assessment. (Tax Reduction = $336.47)
PAN CANADIAN RESOURCES LSD 12- 10 -28 -21 4
Previous Assessment- R# 6371980 $17,010.00
Current Assessment $0.00
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Adjustment $17010.00
Equipment already assessed with pipeline assessment. (Tax Reduction = -$267 82)
PAN CANADIAN RESOURCES — LSD 02- 29- 28 -22 -4
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Previous Assessment R# 6389310 $43,250.00
Current Assessment $0.00
Adjustment $43,250.00
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PAN CANADIAN RESOURCES — LSD 15 29 -28 22 -4
Previous Assessment R# 6389312 $6760.00
Current Assessment $0.00
Adjustment $6760.00
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FRERE, ANDREW M. & BARBARA A NE -08 -033 23 -4
Previous Assessment R# 4283021
Current Assessment
Adjustment
$136,480.00
$75,400.00
$61,080.00
Andrew Frere became an 8% owner of Frere farms as of December I't, 2001 and therefore is
eligible to a greater level of exemption to his residence The information was not brought forward until
June of this year (Tax Reduction = $799.05)
FRERE FARMS LTD. NW 08- 033 -23 -4
Previous Assessment R# 4279000
Current Assessment
Adjustment
$64,420.00
$34,680.00
$29740.00
This residence is lived in by Louis Frere who is eligible to for a primary exemption on his first
residence and a secondary exemption on the second residence on the parcel
(Tax Reduction= $389 06)
EMERALD SPRINGS PROJECTS INC NE 27 033 26 -4 (LEONARD LITZ)
Previous Assessment R# 4828200 $182,120.00
Current Assessment $113,700.00
Adjustment $68,420.00
Shops valued incorrectly (Tax Reduction = $895.07)
Mr Nedoshytko entered the meeting — time 1 45 P M Mr Nedoshytko reviewed the
assessment changes with the Executive Committee
Executive Committee recommends Roll #4283021 & Roll 4279000 (Frere) be verified
(corporate and title search) as to total ownership Further, the balance of the accounts be
approved for assessment adjustments, as per assessor's recommendations
67 Committee Reports.
The following Committee reports have been received and the following noted
Regular Meeting of the Directors of the Wild Rose Economic
Development Corporation — minutes of the June 21, 2001 meeting
Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Wild Rose Economic
Development Corporation — minutes of the June 21, 2001 meeting The
chair reported total organizational revenues were approximately $950,000 00
Loans in the amount of $1,064 538 00 were disbursed to 30 different
businesses in the region
Annual General Meeting of the Directors of the Wild Rose Economic
Development Corporation — minutes of the June 21, 2001, meeting
Red Deer River Basin Advisory Committee Meeting — minutes of the May
30, 2001 meeting The agenda for the July 4, 2001 meeting was attached
E 9 1 1 Central Alberta User Group Meeting — minutes of the June 7 2001
meeting Randy Tiller commented on the simplicity of use of the Regional
911 Operation and commented that he had found Red Deer Emergency
Services helpful
Golden Hills School Division No 75 Committee of the Whole Meeting —
,minutes of the April 24, 2001 meeting
Golden Hills School Division No 75 Regular Meeting of the Board of
Trustees — minutes of the May 8, 2001 meeting
Golden Hills School Division No. 75 Committee of the Whole Meeting —
minutes of the May 22 2001 meeting Dr McKinnon reported that the Three
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Hills Modernization project had received approval for $6,300,000 00 The
community was seeking to build a gymnasium larger than what was approved
Approximately $300,000.00 will be required of the community to construct
the larger gym A meeting will be convened in the near future with Alberta
Infrastructure, Kozak, Carr, Brown and Associates, Golden Hills School
Division No 75 and the community to discuss this n1atter
Golden Hills School Division No 75 Minutes of the Recessed Meeting of
the Board of Trustees — minutes of the May 22, 2001 meeting The 2001
2002 School Division Budget was adopted in the amount of $46,733,827 00
Highway 21 Initiatives Meeting — minutes of the June 13 2001 meeting
The next meeting of the Highway 21 Initiatives is scheduled for 7 30 P M
July 31 2001 in the Elnora Community Hall The purpose of the meeting is to
review the Marketing Proposal being drafted by Shelly Ohama of East
Parkland Community Futures
Executive Committee recommends to accept and file
Council Minutes
Require the June 26 2001 Council Minutes to be edited for publication in the newspaper
Executive Committee recommends approval of the minutes, as edited, for publication
in the newspaper
The Executive Committee adjourned — time 2.20 P M
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