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AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING
Autiust 14, 2001
1 Approval of Agenda
2 Approval of Minutes (July 24/01 regular and Aug 7/01 special meeting)
3 Administrator's Report
4 Executive Committee Report
5 Accounts Payable
APPOINTMENTS.
11 00 A.M Public Hearing — see agenda item #14
1 30 P M Kneehill Ambulance Society — see agenda item #8
GENERAL
6 Land Use Bylaw
7 2001 Municipal Election
8 Kneehill Ambulance Society
9 Agricultural Service Board
10 Resolutions
11 Three Hills & District Seed Cleaning Plant Ltd
TRANSPORTATION.
12 Transportation and Utilities Report
PLANNING
13 Public Hearing — Date to be set for redesignation hearing SW 26 28 24 W4
14 Public Hearing — Redesignation SE 29 34 -25 W4
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August 14, 2001
A regular meeting of Council was held in the Kneehill County office 232 Main Street,
Three Hills, Alberta, on Tuesday August 14 2001, commencing at 8 30 A.M
The following were present for the meeting
Reeve Otto Hoff
Deputy Reeve Jim Hanger
Councillors Marylea Lowen
Marjorie Vetter
Richard M Vickery
Glen Wagstaff
Division Two
Division Five
Division One PRESENT
Division Four
Division Six
Division Seven
Jennifer Deak, Administrator and Lonnie McCook, Assistant Administrator, were present
along with Barb Long who recorded the minutes
Mr Hoff called the meeting to order at 9.05 A.M
AGENDA
Requests were made to add the following to the agenda APPROVAL
Item #16 — Assessment Review Board
Item # 17 — Drumheller Mayor and Reeves Network Meeting
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Moved approval of the agenda, with the above additions
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Ms Barb Reimer, Development Officer entered the meeting at 9 07 A.M
The recommendations of the Land Use Bylaw Review Committee and their August 17tH,
2001 meeting with Council to discuss these changes were reviewed by Council The
following were approved without any amendments
I Recommended Section 20 [4(a)(i)J be changed to reflect a minimum site area for
Agricultural Conservation District (AC) lands to be 3 0 acres Further moved, to
recommend Section 21 [4(a)(i)J be changed to reflect a minimum size area for
Agricultural District (A) lands be 3 0 acres
2 Include under Definitions, a definition of a "public use" (facility)
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3. Concur with Section 29, Recreation Distract, Section 51, Campgrounds and
Section 57, Recreation Trails, as drafted. Also recommended the Municipal
Planning Commission address the recreational trails concerns at such time a
j development permit is taken out.
4 Concur with the Section 30, Industrial Distract
I 5 Accept the Hamlet designations, as discussed
j, 6. Approval of the Highway Commercial District and the Local Rural Commercial
District as presented.
7 Recommend Section 42, Signs, subsection 5(b) be changed from 10 square feet to
16 square feet.
8 Recommend a provision be included to address "temporary signs" which includes
the following
- definition for a "temporary sign"
-size limit for a temporary sign limited to 32 square feet
- in the case of a real estate "temporary sign" a provision that the "temporary sign"
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must be removed within 15 days of the real estate transaction pertaining sign
- electoral signs be exempt from the "temporary sign" definition
9 Recommend Section 50, Shelterbelts & Fences, subsection I be amended to
reflect a 8 ft. rather than a 6 ft height limit and further the 35 ft. set back from
the right of way of all local roads be discretionary
10 Recommend Section 53, auto Wreckage Site, be changed as follows
- Section name be titled Auto and Equipment Wreckage Site
- Subsection 1(b) be changed to reflect a minimum area size of five acres
and include a maximum acreage size of ten acres
- Subsection 1(a) be changed from "should" to "must" be located at least
0.5 miles from any existing residence (except that of the owner) or any
highway
11. Recommend Section 54, Bed and Breakfast Establishments, note the
establishment must operate within the Health guidelines and regulations.
Further, the subsections in this section reiterating the provincial guidelines be
removed.
12 Recommend Section 56, Dugouts, be amended by the removal of " that are
primarily used for agricultural purpose "from the end of the second last sentence
in the section
13 Recommend to amend Sec 39 (2) (a) to allow the Country Residential District to
remain as a redesignation option
14 Recommend 3 0 -acres be the recommended maximum parcel size allowed in the
Country Residential District.
15 Recommend that Section 58 should be altered to only allow livestock on parcels
greater than 3 0 acres It was noted this recommendation is no longer required as
the Country Residential district has a maximum parcel size of 3 0 acres
16 Recommend to remove the last five words under Section 49(5) that being, "and
the Code of Practice "
17 Recommend approval of the revised Livestock Allotted Per Acre chart.
18 Recommend subsection 7 in Section 49, Intensive Livestock Operations be
amended as follows
maintenance, reconstruction or dust abatement on any impacted roads be
removed from the last sentence and replaced with, "where the Development requires
a road or traffic infrastructure improvement specifically to accommodate the
development
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An additional sentence be added to subsection 7, stating, "An applicant for a
development permit may be required to provide dust control adjacent to existing
residences located on roads impacted by the development.
19 Recommend Subsections 7 be removed from Section 49, Intensive Livestock
Operations, and relocated to Part III — Development Permit Application, Section
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9, Deciding on Development Permit Applications, as subsection 13
20 Recommend subsection 9 be removed from Section 49, Intensive Livestock
Operations, and be relocated to Part III — Development Permit Application,
Section 9, Deciding on Development Permit Applications, subsection 14
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21 Recommend subsection 10b, in Section 49, Intensive Livestock Operations,
include the addition of the following, "These wells will be monitored by the
developer andlor an independent qualified professional."
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22 Recommend subsection 10c in Section 49, Intensive Livestock Operations, be
revised to only address dead animals with the provisions pertaining manure to be
included under subsection 10d.
23. Recommend subsection ]Of in Section 49, Intensive Livestock Operations,
include inspection fees as well as consultant fees and the notation that a
municipality is responsible for its own incurred costs.
24 Recommend subsection 14 in Section 49, Intensive Livestock Operations, be
replaced with the following, "All manure must be incorporated within 24 hours
of application Manure should not be spread within 500 feet of any residence
unless the written permission of the owner is obtained.
25 (Noted the committee's interpretation of this section was that the section applies
to all operators, notjust new operators)
26. Recommend subsection 15a in Section 49, Intensive Livestock Operations, be
changed by adding to the end of the sentence, " and provincial or municipal
parks "
27. Recommend subsection 15b in Section 49, Intensive Livestock Operations, be
removed in its entirety
28 Recommend subsection 15c in Section 49, Intensive Livestock Operations, be
revised to include only the low numbers, that is, the maximum numbers be
removed.
29 Recommend subsection 15b in Section 49, Intensive Livestock Operations,
stipulate the Code of Practice determines the size of an ILO
The following additional amendments were recommended by Council
30 Recommend the creation of Direct Control Zoning to accommodate
developments that have several different uses in one location or do not fit any
other districts
Under #7 — recommend consideration of a bar sign to be added underneath the Kneehill
County signs stating the county "Promotes Agriculture"
Under #8 — recommended that electoral signs while exempt from the "temporary sign"
definition must also be removed within 15 days after the election
Under #9 — recommended clarification that the 8' height is for fences not shelterbelts.
Under #29 — recommended the bylaw specify that the tables in the 112000 Code of
Practice for Responsible Livestock Development and Manure Management" be used to
provide the numbers for determining the size of ILO's
Moved approval of the August 14, 2001 revised Land Use Bylaw recommendations,
including the above noted amendments
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APPROVALOF
Noted the sections referenced in the recommendations are from the April 10, 2001 LUB REVISIONS
Proposed Land Use Bylaw
Mrs Lowen requested the regulations allowing for the designation and /or de designation of
hamlet status be investigated along with any information that can be obtained as to when
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the `old hamlets" within Kneehill County lost hamlet status
Ms Reimer also noted that Council needs to ensure that the Land Use Bylaw and the
Municipal Development Plan have the same stipulated hamlets
Mr McCook suggested Kneehill County consider the establishment of a `green zone" or
buffer zone of 100' from the rail lines within hamlets not allowing any type of
development It was felt this will become even more of an issue as growth into the rural
areas increases Ms Reimer reported she would like to see more specific conditions
regarding what can be allowed on hamlet lots, addressed in the bylaw At this time is left
up to the judgment of the Development Officer as to what is considered unsightly
Ms Reimer also reported the land Use Bylaw Committee had discussed the implementation
of penalties and has noted they would like to see them implemented with the new bylaw
HAMLET
DESIGNATION
BUFFER ZONE IN
HAMLETS — TO
RAILWAY LINES
PENALTIES
Council requested a copy of these minutes showing the changes to the recommendations
for the proposed bylaw, as well as notification of the Public Hearing date be sent to all the
Land Use Bylaw Review Committee members
Moved Thursday, September 20th, 2001 at 1.00 P M be set for a Public Hearing to hear
this application for a new Land Use Bylaw, and further the necessary circulation and PH FOR LUB
advertising of this hearing be arranged. SEPT20 /01
CARRIED
Ms Reimer left the meeting at 11 05 A.M
Moved Council recess in order to hear the Public Hearing scheduled for 11.00 A.M
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CARRIED REDESIGNATION
Time 11 08 A.M
Moved Council reconvene the Public Hearing portion of the meeting being completed.
CARRIED
Time 11 35 A.M
Ms Reimer was present when the meeting continued Mr Vickery was not present
A discussion ensued regarding the information provided at the public hearing While it was
noted that topographically there are times when a larger subdivision makes sense there was
concern expressed that this request would split the quarter section into three parcels with
the subdivision being located down the middle of the quarter
Mrs Lowen left the meeting at 1145 A.M
Ms Reimer reported that she had received no response from Alberta Environment, nor any
concerns from the adjacent landowners FIRST READING
BYLAW 1438 -
Mrs Lowen reentered the meeting at 1147 A.M DALE MORAN SE
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Mr Wagstaff moved first reading to Bylaw # 1438, this being the bylaw to redesignate
the S.E 6f Section 29, Township 34, Range 24, West of the Fourth Meridian (SE 29 -34— DEFEATED
25 -W4), from Agricultural Conservation(AC) to Agricultural (A)
MOTION NOT CARRIED
Mr Hoff declared the motion defeated
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Ms Reimer left the meeting at 11 53 A.M APPROVAL OF
JULY 24 & AUG 7
The meeting recessed for lunch from 11 55 A.M until 1 00 P M MEETINGS
Mr Vickery was present when the meeting reconvened
Moved approval of the regular July 24, 2001 Council meeting and the August 7m, 2001 KAS CONCERNS
Special meeting minutes
CARRIED
Mrs Deak provided an update on the negotiations between Kneehill County and the
Kneehill Ambulance Society (KAS)
June 29/01 Letter from Kneehill County confirming the discussion at the June 28/01
meeting between the Joint Services Committee, Jennifer Deak and Ken King
Chairman of the KAS The following issues were addressed
a) Kneehill County requested payment of the ambulance, in full, as soon as
possible, preferably within 30 days not over four years as requested by the KAS
b) the KAS to bring forward a contract indicating the cost and level of service to
be provided, the KAS to provide costs for both BLS and combined BLS /ALS
service with the County to discuss and advise of service level requirements
c)County to provide information regarding the KAS portion of the costs for
E911 and rental of the County's radio towers as soon as possible
July 27/01 Letter from KAS advising financing difficult through usual lending
channels and requesting Council attend the August 15101 KAS meeting to discuss
further
Aug 3/01 Letter from Kneehill County advising position remains the same that
being, payment in full, in the amount of $113,83013 within 30 days or
arrangements would be made to pick up the ambulance
Aug 3/01 Letter from Kneehill County advising Council unable to attend the KAS
meeting of August 15th and inviting them to the August 14, 2001 Council meeting
Aug 9/01 Letter from KAS advising financing for the ambulance more complicated
than originally believed and requesting more time to investigate fully
Aug 9/01 Letter from KAS advising the County has not yet provided information on
the cost for the KAS use of the radio tower space, and E911
It was reported the County owned ambulance has approximately 70 000 kilometers at this
time and would be worn out before it had been paid for in full by the KAS if allowed four
years for repayment A discussion ensued and it was recommended Council exercise
caution, as the KAS system and all residents of the County would be seriously harmed if
the County took the ambulance and sold it It was noted there must be a better way to
resolve this'issue Mrs Deak reported in the first 6 months of 2001 there were 206 calls to
E911 of which 98 calls were for the ambulance An inquiry was made as to when the
figures requested by the KAS would be provided as it must be difficult for the KAS to give
a per capita cost if they don t have all the information they need from the County Mr
McCook explained it is very difficult to separate the costs, as requested but will be able to
break it down upon completion of the radio tower installation in Trochu as he will then
have all the capital expenditures At that time he will go through every expense to
determine the KAS portion for purchases power, maintenance of radios and towers, as well
as the E911 dispatch He further explained that all radio costs are shared by the fire
departments, the County and the ambulance and it is a time consuming job to distribute the
costs fairly based on the usage by these areas It was noted this is a very small part of the
KAS budget and felt they should be able provide a contract without having these exact
figures
The delegation consisting of Ken King, Chairman of the KAS, Joanne Thompson, KAS
Administrator and Board Members Harold Leo, Cathie Jackson, and Flo Robinson and
Alternate Board Member Myrna Bauman entered the meeting at 126 P M for their
meeting with Council
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DELEGATION OF
KAS BOARD
MEMBERS APPT
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Mr King noted the KAS Board had requested this meeting with Council to discuss the
following issues
Options for the purchase of the County owned ambulance
Ambulance portion of costs for rental of space on the County radio towers
Ambulance portion of costs for E911 dispatch
Mr King requested Kneehill County, as administrative body for the year 2000, complete
the disclosure received from Ablett Kolke, Chartered Accountants confirming that the
information provided to conduct the year end for the KAS fairly represented the finances of
the society Mrs Deak agreed to look after this matter Mr King proceeded to discuss the
concerns of the KAS
Purchase of Kneehill County ambulance Mr King reported financing to purchase
this ambulance was more complicated than he had originally indicated to the
County He further advised that he had been wrong when he stated to the County
representatives that financing would not be a problem The KAS will need to
pursue a debenture process which will require more than thirty days time to meet
all the banking requirements Mr King advised it would be an easier process to
make payments to the County over a four year period and the KAS would be
willing to make the first payment to the County at any time, including interest if the
County wished It was noted that Mr King had stated with complete confidence, at
the information meeting that the KAS would have no difficulty buying the county
ambulance and running the ambulance service This had made it very difficult for
Kneehill County to promote the advantages of having a County run ambulance to its
ratepayers Mr King requested the County consider allowing more time to obtain
financing if they could not see their way clear to accept payments over a four year
periods In response to a question regarding the amount of time needed, Mr King
replied 60 to 90 days would be necessary When asked whether Mr King thought
this ambulance would still be in the system in four years time due to the amount of
miles traveled, Mr King advised this ambulance would still be operating as the
older ambulance is the primary one used, and it is his understanding this is because
it is a preference of the ambulance crew He further advised the KAS would
probably be looking at purchasing another ambulance in approximately one year to
replace the 1986 model Mr King explained that both ambulances are getting lots
of use due to the number of calls Mrs Lowen questioned why only some County
Councillors received copies of correspondence between KAS and the County?
Joanne Thompson assured Mrs Lowen that this information package had been sent
to all of Council and perhaps it was due to the mail delivery
Radio Tower Rental & E911 Costs — Mr King advised the KAS Board has the
general direction and basis for a contract but needs to have the information from the
County regarding these costs in order to provide an actual contract for the provision
of BLS service Mr McCook explained the immensity of the fob of breaking down
the costs but advised as soon as he had the final costs for the installation of the
Trochu tower he would be able to start the process In response to a question from
Council, Mr King advised the approximate cost would be $15 /per capita to provide
BLS service Mr King also advised the first year costs would be more difficult to
determine, as there is no history available with new board members and a new
administrator
Noting that at a previous KAS meeting it had been reported that the medical doctors felt
that a Basic Life Support (BLS) system was adequate, the stance of the physicians
regarding BLS or Advanced Life Support (ALS) /BLS service was questioned9 Mr King
replied that the physicians have never said that ALS is not necessary, but would like to see
a solid established BLS service established before bringing in ALS It is Mr King s
understanding that the opinion of the medical community, is that the need for ALS is not
that high at this time Mr King noted that should the County want ALS service at this time
they would have to be solely responsible for the cost. Mr King also advised that should it
be necessary, the physicians have agreed to attend the scene of an emergency with the
ambulance crew In response to a question from Mrs Vetter, Mr King advised the
possibility of KAS providing transfer services for other municipalities within RHA 5 has
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been discussed, but never has the contracting out of the transfers to another ambulance
system been considered
In reply to a question from Ms Jackson, Mr McCook advised he should be able to provide
the information requested regarding the breakdown of costs within a month Mr King
agreed that given some notice and flexibility he would be able to meet with Mr McCook to
review these figures Mrs Bauman requested Kneehill County in a spirit of cooperation, be
receptive to allowing the KAS time to purchase the County owned ambulance Mr Hoff
thanked the delegation for meeting with Council and advised Council would further discuss
these issues and advise accordingly
The KAS delegation and Mr McCook left the meeting at 2 00 P M MOTION FOR
EXTENSION OF
Mr Lonnie McCook reentered the meeting at 2 05 P M TIME TO
A discussion ensued regarding the concerns of the KAS The possibility of Kneehill PURCHASE
County doing a newspaper article informing the citizens of Kneehill County of the decrease COUNTY OWNED
in level of service provided to strictly BLS, and the increase in requisition amount from AMBULANCE
$0 00 to $15 00 per capita since the withdrawal of the County from the KAS Council will
think about this suggestion and decide at the next meeting if they would like an article
published It was noted that the County withdrew its administrative services on June 1St,
2001, and the KAS now anticipates a requisition of over $165,000 00 to oversee the
operations of the ambulance for the balance of the year MEETING WITH
GARRY ALFORD,
Moved approval of the Kneehill Ambulance Society option regarding the purchase of the TEAM LEADER
Kneehill County ambulance by the Kneehill Ambulance Society This option being that GROUND AMB FOR
the Kneehill Ambulance Society arrange payment in full, that being $113,83013, for the AB HEALTH &
purchase of this ambulance by November 30, 2001 WELLNESS
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mrs Deak reported on the August IOt ",2001 meeting held with Mr Garry Alford Team
Leader Ground Ambulance Alberta Health and Wellness, Reeve Hoff, Deputy Reeve
Hanger Lonnie McCook and herself to discuss the County's concerns regarding quality
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care issues and legal liabilities of the Kneehill Ambulance Service Mr Alford was
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provided with copies of documentation supporting the County's position and the concerns
were discussed in detail Mr Alford agreed to review the information provided and reply
DIDSBURY
to the County with his department's comments and any actions to be taken in this matter
SEARCH &
Mr Alford also advised he would be willing to meet with Kneehill County and the
RESCUE
Kneehill Ambulance Mr Alford noted that while incidents could be disclosed caution
should be exercised in releasing names due to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act
Mrs Deak reported a follow up letter had been sent to Mr Alford noting a response is
expected around the first week of September
DRUM MAIL
The Transportation and Utility Report was presented
ARTICLE RE FIRE
Item #2 — Didsbury Search and Rescue — Mr Randy Tiller, Fire & Disaster Coordinator has
WEEK
advised that this group consists of 12 trained members, 10 of whom are from our area. As
this rescue group has agreed to enter Kneehill County and other adjacent municipalities
TORR STREETS
when needed they are looking for any type of contributions Mr Vickery recommended
this matter be discussed at the Central Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and
Counties Directors Meeting to determine if there should be equalized contributions to
search and rescue groups
Item #3 — Drumheller Mail Article — Mr McCook read the article prepared by Randy
Tiller, regarding fire service within Kneehill County and asked for approval to have it
printed in this newspaper for Fire Week Consensus of Council was to print this article as
presented Council discussed whether there was a need to have a fire ban in place within
Kneehill County No motion was forthcoming
Item #4 — Torrington Street Improvement Program — Mr McCook requested permission to
restrict traffic on the newly paved streets to vehicles under one ton He further requested
permission to remove the 4 Way Stop Sign located at the Salt and Pepper Restaurant, to
APPROVAL OF
allow the main street to be the thoroughfare The east/west stop signs to remain, insuring
CONTRACTS FOR
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that vehicles stop prior to entering the main street
Moved Mr Lonnie McCook be given the authority to place truck restriction bans on the
Torrington streets. Further the north /south stop sign located on main street be removed,
with the east/west stop signs remaining
CARRIED
Item #5 - Mr McCook requested a motion requested to approve the construction contracts
for the Linden East, Swalwell and Torrington roads, noting he had discussed the prices of
these contracts earlier
Moved approval of the contracts for construction of the Linden East road project, and
the Swalwell and Torrington street improvement projects, as presented.
LINDEN EAST -
SWALWELL
TORRINGTON
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COMPLAINTS
DUGOUT
REQUEST
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BACKSLOPING
Item 46 - Complaints regarding Crops Along Braconnier Road Project- Recommendation AGRMNT
of Council was for Mrs Deak Mr McCook and Mr Hanger to further investigate and deal
with this matter -f -
Item #8 - Clark Road Slide - Request from Mr Clark for Kneehill County to excavate a
dugout in exchange for the dirt needed on this project
Moved approval for Mr McCook to arrange for the excavation of a dugout for Mr
Clark when undertaking this road project
DAVIS PRJ
REQUEST
CARRIED
PIPELINE
Item #9 - Backslopig and Borrow Pit Agreement (SE 28 31 24 W4) - Mr Hanger
CROSSING
reported Mr Dau has refused to sign the County's Backslopmg and Borrow Pit Agreement,
due to his concerns regarding liability for the pipeline crossings at this location Mr
McCook reported three visits have been made to Mr Dau in an attempt to get him to sign
the agreement and each time there is a different concern Mr McCook also advised that
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should Mr Dau refuse to sign, the County would have no alternative but to leave this
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section of the road, which could cause serious safety issues as this portion of the road
would be much narrower Council recommended a letter be drafted to be presented to Mr
Dau confirming Kneehill County would accept 100% of the liability for the pipeline
crossings at that site
CLOSURE OF
LINDEN EAST RD
Item #10 Davis Project Fencing Issue - Doug Price - Consensus of Council was for
Kneehill County to not build a new fence along this mile of property
P. SCHMIDT
Additional Item - Mr McCook reported he has received a request from MPE Engineering
INSURANCE
to put a pipeline crossing under Township Road 33 2 on the skew rather than at 90
CLAIM
degrees, as the Kneehill County agreement specifies Consensus of Council was to follow
the standard procedures and conditions as specified in the County s agreement
Moved approval of the Transportation and Utility Report, including the
recommendations
CARRIED KAS AMB
MILEAGE
Mr McCook reported that due to construction the Linden East Road will be closed next FIGURES
week and "this closure will be advertised in the Three Hills Capital
Mr Vickery moved that due to a conflict of interest he be excused from the next agenda
item discussion
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Mr Vickery left the meeting at 3 02 P M
RHA 5 ELECTIONS
Mr McCook read the correspondence received from Patricia Schmidt on August 14, 2001
regarding her accident at the intersection of Rge Rd 24 2 and Twp Rd 34 4 Mrs Schmidt
has requested reimbursement, in the amount of $753 00 for loss of wages (2 days @
$126.53 per day),and the inconvenience of being without a vehicle for such a length of time
($500.00) Council has recommended her letter be referred to the County s insurance
company and that a letter be sent to Mrs Schmidt advising of this referral
The meeting recessed from 3 15 P M until 3 30 P M
Mr Vickery was present when the meeting continued
ASB CONCERNS
Further to the KAS concerns, Mrs Deak reported she had received figures on the mileage t
of the ambulance units and the County owned ambulance, which Mr King referred to as K
the "second ambulance" currently has an odometer reading of 67,238 km, an increase of
45,000 km in six months (the greatest amount of kilometers put on any of the ambulances KWAC CONCERNS
in the last six months) Concern was expressed regarding the insurance on this vehicle and
requested the possibility of the KAS being responsible for the insurance on this ambulance
be investigated Council also suggested these mileage figures be included in the letter to
the KAS regarding the purchase of this ambulance from the County, mentioning this was
reported as not being the primary vehicle
Further to an earlier motion from Council that Kneehill not handle the Regional Health
Authority (RHA) 5 elections in conjunction with the 2001 Municipal Elections, Mrs Deak
provided Council with a history of the negotiations between the County an d the RHA She °J-
noted that at this time, the RHA has exhausted all other options and has re requested the ' fr�
County administer their election.
Moved that should the Regional Health Authority be unsuccessful in making other
arrangements, Kneehill County handle the Regional Health Authority S election in
conjunction with the 2001 Municipal Election
CARRIED
Mrs Deak reported on a recent meeting with Bruce Sommerville, Agricultural Fieldman,
regarding some concerns expressed by the Agricultural Service Board Mr Sommerville
advised he has no problems with the ASB but requested some answers regarding the
County s involvement with the Kneehill Water Advisory Committee (KWAC) Mrs Deak
also reported there appeared to be some misunderstanding about the reporting requirements
of the Agricultural Fieldman She noted that on November 8 2000, a motion was passed
by Council stating the reporting procedure and this is the procedure that has been followed
by administration Mrs Deak further noted that should Council wish to change this
direction an amending motion would need to be made Mr Vickery referred to a motion
passed by Council regarding Mr Sommerville's attendance at the KWAC meetings and
recommended this motion be revised
Moved Mr Sommerville be authorized to attend the Kneehill Water Advisory Committee
meetings, at his discretion, conditional upon the scheduling of his regular work load
PH FOR SHIRLEY
CARRIED BUYER SW 26
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A lengthy discussion took place regarding the commitment of Kneehill County to the 11 /01
KWAC and the direction for future involvement It was reported that the AESA funding
available for KWAC is dependent upon a 25% contribution, which can be "in kind" funds
It was suggested that if Kneehill County was to provide an office for the KWAC
coordinator, and a place to hold their meetings, this could make up the 25% "in kind'
funding necessary to allow KWAC to apply for AESA money Mr Hanger and Mrs Vetter
will investigate the actual costs for providing this space and present this information at the
next Council meeting Council still expressed concern regarding the amount of
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government intervention in this program and confirmed their belief that it should be user
driven
It was reported the County receives a $75,000 00 grant from the Provincial Government for
the Agricultural Service Board Mr Hanger suggested the County consider not accepting
the grant money in order to distance itself from any conditions the province may wish to
impose on the ASB or the duties of the Agricultural Fieldman, especially in light of the
new provincial regulations regarding Intensive Livestock Operations It was noted the
grant conditions could be reviewed and accepted on a yearly basis
Mrs Deak reported a request has been received from the Planning Department concerning
an application from Shirley Buyer to allow for a redesignation of the SW 26 28 24 W4 to
allow for a larger subdivision
Mr Lionel Brisson entered the meeting at 4 15 P M
Moved that Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 10.00 A.M be set for a Public Hearing to
hear this application for redesignation and further the necessary notices be sent to all
parties
CARRIED
Moved Agenda Item #11, the Three Hills & District Seed Cleaning Plant, be tabled until
the next Council meeting
The Administrator s Report was presented
Moved approval of the Administrator's Report, as presented.
CARRIED
CARRIED
Moved approval of the accounts presented for payment subject to review by the Finance
Committee of Councillors Lowen, Hanger, Hoff and Vetter
CARRIED
TABLE 3 HILLS &
DIST SEED
CLEANING PLANT
APPR OF ADM
REPORT
APPR OF ACCTS
PAYABLE
E.C. REPORT
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FROM SEED
PLANT
TCT INCREASE IN
ASSMNT
RT OF
WAY /MUNICIPAL
ACCESS
AGREEMENT
APPR OF E.0
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LAUNCHING - B
KILGOUR
The Executive Committee report was presented
Item #1, Three Hills & District Seed Cleaning Plant Mrs Deak read Mr Hanger's letter oYbd
resignation as a representative on this Board due to possible potential conflict of interest
Item #16, Kneehill Ambulance Society, Mrs Deak requested this item and 4
recommendation be removed as a motion had been made earlier in the Council meeting
Item #24, Trans Canada Trail, Mrs Deak advised that Steve Nedoshytko has advised that ARB
the increase in assessment was due to the fact that this property had never been assessed at
market value
Item #38, Right Of Way Bylaw and Municipal Access Agreement, Mrs Deak advised this
will be an agenda item at the August 28th, 2001 Council meeting
Mr Lionel Brisson left the meeting at 4 30 P M
Moved approval of the Executive Committee report, with the exception of Item #16,
which wds addressed as an agenda item at today's Council meeting
CARRIED
Mr Hoff advised he had just received an invitation for a member of Council to attend a.
book launching for Betty Kilgour being held at the Three Hills Rural School on Sunday,
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Moved Mrs Vetter attend this book launching, as a representative of Kneehill County.
CARRIED ERROR ASSMENT
CORRECTION
Mrs Deak provided an update on the Assessment Review Board meeting being held on
Thursday, August 16 2001 commencing at 8 30 A.M She reported that most of the
appeals are regarding Trans Canada Trail and they have requested their appeals be
forwarded directly to the Municipal Government Board
Moved the Assessment Review Board not concur with this request from the appellants to CAAMD &C
go directly to the Municipal Government Board hearing, these appeals will be heard by MEETING DATE
the Assessment Review Board CHANGE
CARRIED
Mrs Deak reported that under Section 305 1 Steve Nedoshytko, County assessor had
completed an error correction on Roll Number 1334000
Mrs Deak reported the CAAMD &C Director s meeting date has changed to Wednesday,
August 29th, 2001 MAYOR &
REEVES MEETING
Mrs Deak advised notification has been received of a change of date for the Drumheller
Mayor & Reeve's meeting to September 18 2001 At this time an agenda for the meeting TABLE AGENDA
has not been received. #10
Moved Reeve Hoff or Deputy Reeve Hanger attend the September 18, 2001 Mayor &
Reeve's meeting, commencing at 9.00 A.M. at the Drumheller Civic Centre.
ADJOURNMENT
CARRIED
Moved the balance of the Agenda Items be tabled until the August 28th, 2001 Council O'� C
meeting
Moved the meeting be adjourned.
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July 25 — August 14, 2001
January 1, 2001 Balance Forward $ 0.00
Feb 13/01 Floral Arrangement — Jennifer Deak 50.00
Mar 07/01 Bakery Items for Land Use Bylaw Open House 4788
Mar 07/01 Supper for Marylea, Barb Reimer, Barb Long (LUB evening) 23.27
Mar 12/01 Lunch for Council & Manager of Community Credit Union 70.34
Apr 27/01 Office Staff Lunch for Secretary Week — Jimmy's Restaurant 50.00
July 05101 Prizes for County Golf Tournament 356.41
July 20/01 County Golf Tournament — Meals & Golf (3 Hills Golf Club) 1,54100
July 20/01 County Golf Tournament Breakfast IGA 62.45
BALANCE $2,201.35
1 154 County pins given to the Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation for
their Youth Entrepreneurship Camp being held August 19 25` ", 2001 at Cypress Hills
2 Two new County maps given to Returning Officer Jean Wilkinson for use in the
upcoming election
3 Note of appreciation received from people visiting the Braconmer Campground
4 A package containing several news articles from the newspaper `Spotlight ", `The
Cross and The Flag', `The Alberta Report" `Bulletin ", and the "Calgary Herald" —
Foot in Our Mouth, Environmental - Stalinism Against America, Alien Controls Information Highway
The Famine Planned For America, Why Has the Weather Gone Crary World Bank Details Plan To
Control the World's Water, Global Warming Theory is Cooling Globalism Means End to Nation
States, Preserving Free Enterprise, High on the Hog, The Not so Sweet Smell of Success, The Smell of
Battle is in the Air Megafarms Take Aim at Rural U S. and several more. There was nothing
with the package to indicate who had sent them to Kneehill County
5 Aug 8/01 Drumheller Mail Starland County notice advising the County, in
cooperation with local urban municipalities, is undertaking a regional water
distribution and needs study to determine the feasibility of developing a regional
water system within the County to serve both urban and rural areas
CORRESPONDENCE.
1 Receipt #0044834 — Aug 1 /01 Government of Canada —GST Rebate $17961 14
2 Receipt #0044738— July 27/01 Alberta Treasury —Sale of NE 19 30 25 W4 (SH 806) f
$850.00
3 The Alberta Gazette — July 14`" & 3I't, 2001, Index Part 1 for the Year 2000 Volume 96
4 Contact Newsletter July 18t' & 25", 2001
5 The Armet Report — July 20" & 27", 2001
6 MuniMall Newsletter — July 19" & 26t', 2001
7 AB Environment Flood Watch Updates —July 301", 3l", Aug l'1 & 2nd, 2001 ;
8 Royal Bank Guide to the IAAF World Championships — Edmonton AB
9 PFRA Email on Shelterbelt Program
10 Resume received from Sue Trainer for an EMT A position
11 National Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention Expansion
12 TPI Online — July 2001 Newsletter
13 Red Deer College Notebook June 2001 Newsletter
14 The Zone — PAMMZ Newsletter Summer 2001
15 Partnerships Newsletter Summer 2001
16 AB Travel — Directions Newsletter August 2001
17 AB Travel — Directions — Marketing News — Summer 2001
18 AB Mental Health Board — Connexion June 2001 Newsletter
19 Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta — Update — July 2001 Newsletter
20 EPIC Newsletter — July 2001
21 Ammal Kind Newsletter — Spring /Summer 2001
22 Prevention Newsletter — Summer 2001
23 Advisory Aspects Newsletter — Summer 2001
24 Employment Opportunity — Public Works Director — City of Grande Prairie
25 Employment Opportunity — Full Time Manager /EMT A — The Smoky River Ambulance
Service Society
26 Employment Opportunity — Information Systems Coordinator — Town of Slave Lake
27 Employment Opportunity — Records Management Clerk — Mountain View County
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28 Employment Opportunity — Senior Legislative Officer Corporate Services Department —
Municipality of Wood Buffalo
29 Employment Opportunity — Financial Services Director — City of Grande Prairie
30 Employment Opportunity — Facilities Manager — Town of Ponoka
31 Employment Opportunity — Director of Public Works/Field/Construction Supervisor —
M.D of Northern Lights No 22
32 Employment Opportunity — Road Foreman — M.D Clear Hills No.21
33 Seminar Advertising — Travel Alberta Fall Industry Conference — Nov 4 6, 2001
34 Seminar Advertising — Employment Standards Code in Alberta & the Canada Labour
Code Calgary — October 26/01
35 Seminar Advertising — The Alberta Creativity Day Camp — Calgary — Oct 18 19/01
36 Seminar Advertising — Custodial Staffing and Standards — Oct 15101 Calgary, AB
37 Seminar Advertising — Guideline on Office Ergonomics — Oct 15101 — Calgary, AB
38 Seminar Advertising — How to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service — Sept 25/01
Calgary, AB
39 Conference Advertising — Chain of Survival — Oct 25 27/01 Calgary AB
40 Conference Advertising Bentley International User Conference 2001 Sept23 27/01
Pennsylvania, USA
41 Course Advertising — Applied Land Use Planning Certificate Program — Faculty of
Extension U of C
42 Advertising — Telus — Attract More Customers — Business Solutions
43 Advertising — The Western Producer AgCareer Section
44 Advertising — MISCO Computer Products Catalogue
45 Advertising — Habitat Systems Incorporated Vortex Aquatic Structures Catalogue
46 Advertising — Michener Allen Auction August 18 Edmonton, AB
47 Advertising — Alberta Opportunity Company
48 Advertising — Landscape Expo — Calgary Aug25 /01
49 Advertising —R. Saunders Architects Ltd
50 Advertising — Critical Incident Stress Management — Consultants/Facilitators /Cnsis
Responders
51 MSM Micro station Manager Magazine — July 2001
52 July 17" & 24t ", 2001 Strathmore Standard newspaper
53 July 18th, 25th & August l't, 2001 Drumheller Mail newspaper
54 July 18th, 25th & August 1" 2001 Three Hills Capital newspaper
HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS.
1 Holmes, Stan & Joyce
Garage 32' x 32'
'2 Neibauer, John
Mobile Home 20' x 76'
3 Sarsfield, Patrick & Catherine
Agricultural Building 40' x 60' x 16'wall
4 Schindel, Harvey
Addition for office 60' x 16'
5 Sorenson, Murray
2 Grain Bihs
6 Walker, Kent
Garage 24' x 24'
INSPECTION PERMITS:
None
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Lot 1, Pln 8033FH Torrington
Value $15 000.00
SE 5 34 23 W4
Value $75 000.00
SW 15 34 22 W4
Value $22,000 00
SW 26 30 24 W4
Value $35 000.00
SW 25 29 26 W4
Value $13,500.00
Lot 1 Pln 98122955 NE 23 29 22 W4
Value $4 000.00
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