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KNEEHILL COUNTY
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING
December 5, 2000
1 Approval of Agenda
2 Approval of Minutes (including editing of Nov 21 /00 minutes for publication)
3 Administrator s Report
4 Executive Committee Report
5 Financial Reports
6 Accounts Payable
APPOINTMENTS.
11 00 A.M Allan Becker, Cosway Adjacent Landowners Association
see agenda item #7
5 30 P M Wheatland County see agenda item #15
GENERAL.
7 Cosway Adjacent Landowners Association
8 Kneehill Regional Water Committee
9 Employee Matters
10 Audit Proposal
11 AAMD &C Fall Convention
12 Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation
13 2001 Divisional Meetings
14 AB Government Questionnaire — It s Your Money
15 Wheatland County
TRANSPORTATION.
16 Transportation and Utilities Report
17 Atco Gas Letter re Electrical Services in Swalwell
COMMITTEE REPORTS
18 Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation Nov 2/00 Minutes
19 Three Hills & District Seed Cleaning Plant Oct 11 & Nov 3/00 Minutes
20 Kneehill Housing Corporation
21 Kneehill Ambulance Service
LATE ITEMS.
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KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 5, 2000
A regular meeting of Council was held in the Kneehill County office 232 Main Street, PRESENT
Three Hills Alberta, on Tuesday December 5 2000 commencing at 8 30 A.M
The following were present for the meeting
Reeve Otto Hoff
Deputy Reeve James M Hanger
Councillors Marylea Lowen
Marjorie D Vetter
Richard M Vickery
Glen Wagstaff
Division Two
Division Five
Division One
Division Four (after 9.05 A.M.)
Division Six
Division Seven
Jennifer Deak, Municipal Administrator, and Lonnie McCook Assistant Administrator were
present along with Barb Long who recorded the minutes
Reeve Otto Hoff called the meeting to order at 8 35 A M
Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda
Under Item #22 Three Hills Airport
10 Under item #23 Planning issues
Moved approval of the agenda, with the above additions.
Moved approval of November 21, 2000 minutes
CARRIED
CARRIED
Mrs Deak requested Council to edit the November 21 2000 minutes for printing in the
Three Hills Capital
The Administrator s Report was presented
Further to this report, Mrs Deak noted Councillors Hanger Vickery Vetter and herself had
met with Nichols Applied Management to discuss the dissolution of the village of
Torrington and any recommendations or suggestions the County could offer regarding the
handling of dissolutions A suggestion was noted that it should be the responsibility of the
41 provincial government not the County to oversee and handle all dissolutions in the area
and to continue to oversee all future governance of the dissolved municipality It was also
recommended that Nichols Applied Management meet with those urban centers facing
financial difficulties to determine what they envision for the future Mr Vickery
recommended that Council consider sending a letter to the provincial government offering
these recommendations
Moved approval of the Administrator's Report, with the above noted item.
CARRIED
The Executive Committee report of November 20 2000 was presented
Under Item #2 Meeting with the Mayor of Three Hills, discussion ensued on the Kneehill
Regional Water Committee Council agreed that the rural users should be connected to the
water line at the same time as the urban users that being at the initial construction stage
The disadvantages of a trickle system were discussed and Council further agreed that the
system of water delivery for the rural users should be that of a demand system, not a trickle
system initially the Committee had talked about the project cost being approximately 53
million dollars and they are now quoting costs of approximately 27 million dollars.
Under Item #24, Sunnyslope Community Hall Request for Funds Mrs Vetter requested
Council re visit this request it was noted the County had originally made the decision to
only provide annual Community Hall grants to the larger centers as there was more public
use of these facilities The consensus of Council was to not change this policy which
provides an annual grant of $2 000 00, to help offset the operating costs of their facilities, to
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AGENDA
ADDITIONS
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
ADMNISTRATORS
REPORT
NICHOLS
APPLIED
MANAGEMENT
MEETING
EXECUTIVE
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each urban center with further grants being given to the rural community associations of
Huxley, Torrington Swalwell and Wimborne
Moved approval (?f the Executive Committee report
CARRIED
The Financial Statements and Net Cash Comparison reports were reviewed by Mrs Deak
Movetl approval of the financial statements, as presented
CARRIED
Mr Randy Tiller Fire /Disaster Coordinator entered the meeting at 9 25 A.M
Mr McCook distributed copies of the Fire & Capital Report including the Draft Copy of
the Kneehill County Fire Bylaw attached and forming part of these minutes as compiled by
Mr Tiller Mr McCook advised this bylaw had been presented to the Fire & Capital
Committee who recommended it be presented to Council for their input and approval
Mr Tiller reported his suggestions are based on discussions with fire personnel in other
counties and upon review of their bylaws and burning permits Mr Tiller recommended the
adoption of the fire bylaw for the following reasons
To meet the County s obligations under 7(1) of the Forest and Protection Act which
holds the municipality responsible for fighting and controlling all fires within the
boundaries of the County
To establish a fire permit issuing system in order to
• Determine upon receipt of a call whether it is a controlled burn or an actual
fire
• Control when and under what conditions burning may occur
• Determine exact location of a bur as burn permits would require legal land
description of the burn area
Provide for the appointment of Fire Guardians with the authority to issue permits
apply restrictions to the permit and enforce sections of the bylaw referring to the
issuance of permits and the posting and enforcement of fire bans Mr Tiller
recommended the appointment of the local Fire Chief and at least one alternate in
each area as a Fire Guardian He further suggested it may be appropriate to have
some of the full time County or Town /Village staff issue permits upon the
authorization of the Fire Chief during working hours Mr Tiller also recommended
these Fire Guardians be trained annually on their duties and obligations
Incorporate standards for debris disposal i e burn barrels, which may help control
potential hazards
To establish a time frame when permits must be issued that is more suitable to the
conditions in this County as opposed to the generic April I" to October 31 " in the
Forest and Prairie Protection Act Mr Tiller recommended the period of March I"
to December 31 " to allow for the drier winter months He also noted the dates
could be changed in respect to conditions in the area
Mr Tiller reported the following items would need some examination by Council and legal
council should probably be obtained
Can Fire Guardians issue summary convictions (tickets) and warnings?
What format should these convictions take9
Do any existing bylaws need amending to accommodate this one?
Can the County be held liable if the sites are not physically inspected prior to
approving a burning permit or is periodic auditing of the sites by the Coordinator or
Fire Chief suflicient9
Is the permit legally binding if issued by phone (or faxed)?
Violation tickets would need to be reviewed to make sure legally binding?
Mr Tiller then proceeded to review the draft bylaw and permit that he had drafted using
material provided by Yellowhead, Parkland and Stettler Counties He reported that it is not
the intent of this bylaw to make it more difficult for the citizens of the County to go about
their daily lives and business, but to provide the County with the tools to make the County a
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
DRAFT FiRE
BYLAW —
BURNING
PERMITS -
WARNING AND
VIOLATION
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safer place to live and work Mr Tiller advised the purpose of this bylaw is not that of
enforcement but rather the reduction of fire loss and risk through education and prevention
Mr Tiller stressed that common sense applies to this bylaw and the issuing of burning
permits In response to a question regarding the amount of time necessary to supervise the
burning of brush or tree piles he explained that it would be up to the permit holder to
maintain a safe controlled burn however continually monitoring for months is not
necessary dust periodic checks The permit system would reduce the costs of fire
departments responding to false calls as a permit would identify controlled burns Concern
was expressed that the landowners would not take the time necessary to apply for permits
and would resent more rules and regulations being applied Mr Wagstaff advised not to
make the permit too restrictive or difficult to pickup for if it interferes with the farmers'
daily work there is a good possibility permits would not be obtained Mr Tiller advised
that though the focus of this Bylaw is to control and improve burning practices within the
County through education there would be situations where this Bylaw would have to be
enforced and to this end he has developed a system of Warning and Violation Tickets He
proposed that Bylaw Violation Warning Tags be issued to notify residents that the bylaw is
in place and that the County is serious about reducing fire losses and unnecessary Fire
Department responses due to non permitted fires burning during fire bans and the exposure
of other County residents and their property from uncontrolled and unauthorized burning
Mr Tiller advised it is up to direction of Council as to how many warning tickets should be
issued prior to a violation ticket and the amount of a violation ticket Mr Tiller reported a
local insurance agent had expressed concern that the individual policy rates could increase if
a warning/violation system is implemented He will check into this issue more thoroughly
and report back to Council
Mr Tiller agreed to be available to present this draft fire bylaw at the upcoming Divisional
Meetings in order to obtain feedback from the County ratepayers
Moved Mr Randy Tiller, Fire/Disaster Coordinator, address all the above noted legal
concerns prior to presenting this draft Fire Bylaw at the 2001 Divisional Meetings.
Mr Tiller left the meeting at 10 20 A M CARRIED
The meeting recessed from 10 20 A M until 10 30 A M
Time 10 30 A M
Moved the meeting go "in camera ", with only Council remaining
Mr McCook Mrs Deak and Mrs Long left the meeting Time 10 30 AN
Moved the meeting hack in session.
CARRIED
Time 1045 A M
Mr McCook Mrs Deak and Mrs Long reentered the meeting at 10 45 A M
IN CAMERA
COUNCILLORS AT
Moved any Councillor wishing to attend a .SDAB hearing, either as a representative or SDAB — RATE OF
as an observer, should receive reimbursement as per policy rates Further, this be added PAY
to County Policy.
Mr McCook presented the balance of the Fire & Capital Committee report
Moved approval of the Fire & Capital Committee report, as presented
CARRIED
CARRIED
APPROVAL OF
FIRE & CAPITAL
COMM REPORT
Moved approval of the accounts submitted for payment today subject to approval by the
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Finance Committee of Councillors Hoff, Hanger, Vickery and I oven
CARRIED
The Transportation and Utility Report was presented L..
Under Item #I Council suggested the County prepare a write up and pictures, to be �fD CAP �
submitted to The Capital advertising this new waste facility It was noted a arba e
schedule had been placed in the December 6 2000 edition g g 1
of the local newspaper, giving T &U REPORT
detail as to the type of waste accepted and the hours of operation
Under Item #7 SH 806 Road project it was noted that at the November 21 2000 meeting,
while Council discussed that a letter should be sent to Trans Canada Trail Foundation a
motion was not made regarding the information to be included in this letter Direction from
Council was requested
Moved that a letter be sent to Trans Canada Trail Foundation, with copies to LP Rail,
Alberta Infrastructure and Agra Torchinsky, reconfirming Kneehill County's position
regarding the signing of the County's Right of Entry and Land Purchase Agreement, by
Trans Canada Trail Foundation Further it be stated specifically the County will not
consider any options other than the signing of this agreement.
CARRIED
Under Item 48 Linden East Road Mr McCook advised on Feb 4/99 a motion was passed
by Council to bring local surfaced roads up to standard, for base course and chip seal, and a
three year plan was implemented with a budgeted annual amount of $360 000 00 Mr
McCook would like to start with the Linden East Road, from Highway 21 to the railway
tracks (approximately 3 miles) up to standard with gravel and then with chip seal in 2001
Mr McCook reported he would bring back figures for Council's approval prior to tendering
this project but feels it will probably use all of the budgeted amount The next local
surfaced road improvement the County should address would be the Linden West road
however Mr McCook advised it would be much more costly The budget figures can be
looked at next year if more money needs to be budgeted to bring other local roads up to
standard
Moved Mr McCook, Public Works Superintendent, report back to Council with cost
estimates to bring the I inden East Road up to standarcL Further moved approval of the
Transportation and Utility Report
CARRIED
SCHMAUTZ PIT
SH 806 RD
PROJECT /TCTF
LINDEN EAST
ROAD
IMPROVEMENT
The delegation consisting of Allan Becker, Dennis and Susan Berdahl and Randy Gieck CALA APPT WITH
entered the meeting at 1 110 A M for their appointment with Council COUNCIL
Mr Becker distributed copies of a County map showing a summary of a survey of
ratepayers regarding the use of the abandoned railroads for recreational trails conducted by
the Cosway Adjacent Landowners Association (CALA) Mr Becker advised the purpose
of this poll was to determine the level of support for the Trans Canada Trail concept within
the County CALA used as a base the 1 581 households that are recognized by the County
for petition purposes according to the Municipal Government Act The poll was carried
out over the past seven months ending November 17 2000 Each household was
interviewed personally and asked if they would sign one of two letters expressing their
concerns regarding the proposed Trans Canada Trail through the County The following is
a summary of this poll
Total households interviewed — 1,187
Total households signed Letter #I to Council or Letter #21,etter of Objection— 1 108
Total households signed Letter to Council — 1 043
Total households signed Letter of Objection — 65
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Total households did not sign letter — 79 of which 39 abstained from voting and 40
were in favor of the trail
Mr Becker further reported that these numbers demonstrate that the majority of the
population within the County were either completely opposed or concerned with the Trans
Canada Trail proposal (93% of those interviewed or 75% of the total County households)
Mr Becker also presented a map which displayed the distribution of the poll and which he
advised reflects a complete balance of county residents regardless of geographic location
Mr Becker advised that while this data cannot be considered as a petition pursuant to the
MGA it should provide Council with a clear direction of the opinion or rural ratepayers
He further reported CALA will be forwarding these results to other municipal governments
the provincial government and the media Replying to a question from Council regarding
the areas on the map that were not contacted Mrs. Berdahl advised the reasons were a lack
of time and the religious beliefs in the area around Linden Mrs. Berdahl further reported
that she had been advised by different County Councillors that there was support of TCT in
the western and northern areas of the County so that area had been targeted Mr Vickery
commented that it would have been more pertinent to have the area adjacent to the
abandoned rail lines polled Mrs Berdahl then provided the County with a package of
documents which included letters from residents living next to the TCT to Ontario and
P E 1 advising of situations where promises have not been kept as far as access and fencing,
of trails deteriorating and the landowners and the respective municipalities being held
responsible for repair and maintenance and severe liability issues being faced by the
landowners Mr Becker requested the County implement strong bylaws to stop the
development of these trails Mrs Lowen responded by explaining the County is in the
process of reviewing its Land Use Bylaw and when the review is completed it will be going
to Public Hearings for input from the residents of the County The approximate date to
have the review completed and the Bylaw drafted is the end of January 2001
Council explained the County has had no success in negotiations with Trans Canada Trail
regarding the SH 806 project and is even experiencing difficulty determining who is
responsible for the land issues and with whom they could negotiate
Mr Vickery left the meeting at 11 40 A M
Mr Becker warned the County of the attempt to designate the trails as a Transportation
Corridor to avoid the situation of having to comply with the County s development permit
regulations
stII Mr Vickery re entered the meeting at 11 43 A M
Mrs Berdahl reported there are over 800 lawsuits in the United States for liability issues
against adjacent landowners from users of the Trail Mr Becker reported the County of
Rocky View has said there will be no trails through agricultural land unless the public
approves
Mr McCook left at 11 50 A M
LUNCH BREAK
Mr Becker advised the urban centers of Acme, Beiseker Linden and Carbon are supportive
of CALA
Mr McCook reentered the meeting at 1 1 55 A M
Mr Becker requested Kneehill County present CALA's proposal to the AAMD &C Mrs
Deak advised the protocol would be to present a resolution at the CAAMD &C first (next
41 zone meeting is to be held on February 16 2001) and if approved it would go as a
resolution to the AAMD &C at the spring convention
Mr Vickery requested the GALA write a letter to the Directors of the Central Alberta
Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (CAAMD &C) prior to January 5, 2001
care of Mrs Deak Secretary to the CAAMD &C providing the proposal they wish
presented Upon receipt of this letter the proposal will be put on the agenda and presented
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by Mr Hoff and Mr Hanger, on behalf of CALA
Mrs Deak requested Mrs Berdahl retain in her safe keeping the original 1 108 letters
signed by the residents within Kneehill County expressing concern with the Trans Canada
Trail Foundation project
Mr Hoff thanked the delegation for coming and providing this information to Council The
delegation left the meeting at 12 20 P M
The meeting recessed for lunch from 12 25 P M until 1 35 P M
Mrs Deak requested direction from Council regarding the request from the Kneehill
Regional Water Committee tabled from the November 22 2000 Council meeting for a
letter of support in principle for this project A lengthy discussion took place regarding the
County s concerns of a regional system, including the lack of involvement with Three Hills
and Trochu dissatisfaction of the trickle system for the rural users and no definite costs in
place It was also noted the County s prior concern regarding route selection had not been
addressed as a route has yet to be identified
Moved a letter he sent reconfirming the County's position, that being, the County's
position is regional in./ocus and to serve people first then livestock Funding on a per
capita basis with per capita being the users of the water system. Kneehill County
recognizes the need for water in certain urban and rural areas of the municipality The
County is committed to providing services to all its ratepayers in the most effective and
efficient manner possible Kneehill County considers it paramount all options for the
delivery of water services remain available and therefore considers it vital both the
Drumheller and the Three Hills water supply options are fully arplored Further the
.following concerns need to he addressed prior to approval in principle being given
Route selection Identified cost estimates defined, a regional system with the entire
County being included in the project with the Three Hills water treatment plant being
included in the regional water project, initial planning to include connection for rural
and urban residents scheduled for the same time, this being during the initial
construction stage and a trickle system for rural residents not considered acceptable.
CARRIED
The Audit proposals received for conducting the yearend audits for the County were again
reviewed Mrs Deak noted the least expensive proposal, in the amount of $6,850 00 each
year for a three year contract was submitted by BDO Dunwoody Mrs Nash has reported
having worked with this firm previously and found them to be very professional and
thorough Their proposal specified they would designate approximately 3 days time for an
interim audit in the fall to be conducted by the audit manager and an audit technician and
approximately one week for the year end audit conducted by the audit manager and audit
technicians The proposal also included provision of professional advice within the fee
quoted Mrs Deak reported the current auditors for the County Ablett Kolke spend
approximately one week and their proposal was for $8,300 00 for the first year and
$8 700 00 for the next year
Moved Kneehill County accept the BDO Dunwoody audit proposal with the agreement
being written to reflect that Kneehill County will review after the first year audit is
complete, to determine whether the contract should be extended for another year
0 II CARRIED
The AAMD &C Fall Convention and the evaluation as completed by the Executive
Committee were reviewed
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REQUEST TO
PRESENT CALA
PROPOSAL AT
CAAMD &C
KRWC REQUEST
FOR LETTER OF
SUPPORT-
AUDIT PROPOSAL
AAMD &C FALL
CONVENTION
EVALUATION
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Moved to accept and.ile the information presenter) on the AAMD &C Fall Convention.
CARRIED
Moved the Central Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties he requested
to send a letter to Jack Hayden congratulating him on his reelection as president of the
Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties.
CARRIED
The meeting with Wheatland County scheduled for December 5 2000 at 5 30 P M was
discussed with the following items chosen for discussion
Dissolution of urban centers — suggestion of being given Improvement District status
rather than being amalgamated into the municipal district
Sewage lagoon concerns
Intensive livestock operations — above ground manure storage & Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board hearings
Radio towers
Fire Bylaw/ Fire Bans
Drumheller meeting re Highway #9 concerns
At Mrs Vetter s request the Executive Committee s recommendation to withdraw the
County s one share in the amount of $1 00, from the Wild Rose Economic Development
Committee tabled from the November 2 2000 meeting was further discussed it was noted
the decision made at the October 23 2000 Organizational meeting was to no longer have
representation on this Board as it is primarily urban driven it was also noted this share had
been inherited with the dissolution of Torrington
WHEATLAND
COUNTY
MEETING
WREDC SHARE /
Moved Kneehill County withdraw its one share from the lW /d Rose Economic REPRSENTATION
Development Corporation
MOTION LOST
Council reconfirmed the share would be maintained however there would be no
representation on this Board
The possible dates and locations for the 2001 Divisional Meetings were discussed
Moved the 2001 Division 1,2 &3 meeting he held on Monday, February 12, 2001 at the
Carbon Community Hall, the Division 4 &5 meeting be held on Thursday, February IS, 2001 DIVISIONAL
2001 at the Three Hills County Office and the Division 6& 7 meeting be held on MEETINGS
Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at the Wimborne Hall commencing at 7 30 P M
CARRIED
it was requested the Divisional 2001 file be reviewed at the next Executive Committee to
determine an agenda for the upcoming divisional meetings
Further to a recommendation by the Executive Committee the provincial government
questionnaire "Its Your Money' to determine options for the use of interest savings and
unpredictable resource money available after Alberta s accumulated debt is repaid, was
completed by Council
Moved the Burney, as completed, he returned to the government of Alberta.
CARRIED
Mrs Vetter requested it be arranged for someone to check and repair the microphones in
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AB GOVT SURVEY
— ITS YOUR
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Council Chambers as at times there is a great deal of interference and static
Mrs Deak reported a letter had been received from ATCO Electric inquiring whether t
County would be interested in providing primary electrical service to the undeveloped lc
in Swalwell The consensus of Council was individuals purchasing an un serviced lot should
be responsible for installing all the services
Homed a letter he sent to ATCO Electric advising the County is not interested in
sen +king lots Further it is up to the individual land title holder to arrange to have
electrical service installed
CARRIED
Mrs Deak reported she was unable to find a motion approving payment of the requisition
for 2000 for the Three Hills Airport Commission
Moved the requisition amount of $5,500.00 for the year 2000, he paid to the Three Hills
Airport Commission
CARRIED
Mr Wagstaff reported on the December 2 2000 meeting of the Three Hills Airport
Commission it was recommended that a portion of the loan be paid back to the County
and if the amount of gas sold continues at its current rate, this year 60 000 liters, the loan
could be repaid completely by next year The Commission complimented the County on the
grass mowing handled by the County There was concern expressed regarding weed control
problems Council recommended Mr Sommerville the Agricultural Fieldman, conduct a
site visit and report his findings and recommendations to the Agricultural Service Board
An interim budget was approved with an attempt to keep the requisition amount the same
as the previous year Mr McCook suggested that due to hazards involved in removing
underground storage tanks the Airport Commission go through the grant program available
and hire a trained private contractor, rather than the County for removal of these tanks A
request had been made for the County to consider donating the gravel and /or the trucking
necessary to haul gravel to the parking lot and the road into the airport Council
recommended that the Airport Commission hire a private contractor to supply and haul the
gravel however the County would supply a grader to blade the road and parking lot prior to
gravelling
Moved a letter he sent to the Three Hills Airport Commission advising Kneehill County
will supply a grader and operator, at no charge, to blade the roadway and parking lot
prior to hauling gravel
Moved approval of the Three Hills Airport Commission report, as presented
CARRIED
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Mrs Deak requested direction on a prior planning recommendation, that all of Council
serve as representative on the Municipal Planning Commission Further discussion ensued,
with Council noting they would have mayor concerns with this composition as only
Members at Large would then be able to serve on the Subdivision & Development Appeal
Board
Moved the Council representation on the Municipal Planning Commission remain as is,
with the addition of the Assistant Administrator to this Board, to provide input in the
areas of site distance, approaches and other concerns
CARRIED
In reference to the number of Subdivision & Development Appeal Boards and the amount
of time involved to deal with the issues it was requested administration staff look into how
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POWER TO
UNSERVICED
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REQUISITION
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3 HILLS AIRPORT
COMMISSION
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REMOVAL OF
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TANKS
BLADING ROAD
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other municipalities handle the expense of having these hearings It was also noted the
Finance Committee should review the budget allotment for legal expenses due to the
number of appeals
The meeting recessed from 2 55 P M until 3 15 P M
The following Committee reports were reviewed
Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation — minutes of the November 2, 2000
meeting were highlighted
Three Hills & District Seed Cleaning Plant — received minutes of the Oct I Ph & Nov
3 "' meetings It was noted these minutes had been reported on by County
representatives previously
Kneehill Housing Committee — report on Nov 23/00 meeting. Health Authority 5 has
allocated $212 000 in funding for 10 Supportive Living Beds at the Golden Hills Lodge
The 2001 budget was reviewed with projected revenues of 1 240 300 00 and expenses
of 1 105 750 00 for all the lodges in the area
Kneehill Ambulance Society — report on the November 22/00 meeting It was noted the
Board is very positive towards the medical review of the ambulance system and willing
to set new direction if necessary it was requested that Mr Wagstaff check with the
Board and Dr Anton to ensure the results of the review as presented by Dr Anton are
recorded by the a representative of the administrative body
Mr Vickery left the meeting at 3 42 and returned at 3 45 P M
Moved the meeting reces.% until Wednesday, December 6, 2000
CARRIED
Time 3 45 P M
The meeting recessed from December 5 2000, reconvened on Wednesday December 6,
2000 at 8 42 A M in the Kneehill County Office 232 Main Street Three Hills Alberta
The following were present when the meeting reconvened
Deputy Reeve James M Hanger
Division Five
Councillors Marylea Lowen
Division One
Marjorie D Vetter
Division Four
Richard M Vickery
Division Six
Glen Wagstaff
Division Seven
Also present were Jennifer Deak Municipal Administrator Lonnie D McCook Assistant
Administrator and Barb Long who recorded the minutes
Not present at this meeting was Reeve Hoff
Maned the meeting go "in camera", with all of Council, the Administrator and Assistant
Administrator
Time 8 47 A M
Mrs Long left the meeting at this time
Moved the meeting hack in session
Time 9 10 AM
Mrs Long reentered the meeting at this time
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COST OF SDAB
LEGAL BUDGET
RECESS
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SHILLS &
DISTRICT SEED
PLANT
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Moved the meeting adjourn
Time 9.00 AM
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ADMINSTRATOR'S REPORT
November 22 — December 5, 2000
REPORT.
Balance Forward
Feb 12/00 Floral arrangement — L Wildeman
May 3/00 Took staff out for lunch — Secretary's Day
May 12/00 Lunch Dr Webb Rick Vickery, Jim Hanger,
Rmus Onos and Jennifer Deak
June 5100 Floral Arrangement — B Long
Nov 15100 Floral Arrangement — H Wiens
BALANCE
$ 0.00
5350
9000
4083
5350
5350
$ 291.33
1 The Sunterra SDAB recessed from Nov 91h to Nov 29th has again been recessed to
Dec 8th at the Three Hills Community Centre commencing at 1 00 P M
2 The Swalwell dog SDAB will be held Dec 7th at the County office commencing at
10.00 A.M
3 Copies of the following newspaper articles have been provided to each Councillor
Oct 31 /00 Strathmore Standard — Neighbours appeal pig nursery proposal —
Residents of Rosebud/Dalum are opposed to an ILO 20 000 head nursery facility
which Dynamic Swine plans to build 6 miles SE of Rosebud
Nov 14/00 Strathmore Standard — More solid information required says appeal
board — Wheatland's SDAB upheld appeal by residents of Rosebud/Dalum to deny
Dynamic Swine s ILO application due to lack of information and misleading
information in the original application
Nov 21/00 Strathmore Standard —Manure Storage stand abandoned Wheatland
County has not passed its bylaw requiring above ground manure storage for new or
expanded ILOs
Nov 27/00 Central Alberta Life — Hog Farm Plan Questioned — Lacombe landowner
appealing Lacombe County LUB re MDS on own land
Nov 26/00 Calgary Herald — Resident fight hog plant approval — Residents of
Flagstaff are planning on appealing the SDAB decision to allow Taiwan Sugar hog
operation in Hardisty
4 The town of Three Hills Promotional and Marketing Committee has invited the
County to attend a noon presentation (11 30 A.M — 1 30 P M ) on Dec 7/00 at the
town office SMT Consultants Ltd will be putting on this presentation The town
advises AB Municipal Affairs has a program in 2001 for regional partnerships for
economic development and tourism
5 Highlights from Golden Hills minutes Kathy Smith is Chairman, Shirley Reinhardt is
Vice Chair, Per Diem $130 00 per board meeting and $22.00/hr up to $130 00 for
other approved meetings, mileage $0 34 /km
CORRESPONDENCE.
1 Nov 24/00 RC #0042715 AB Treasury $7,793 00 — AB Infrastructure
2 Nov 15100 AB Gazette
3 Oct/00 Fines Disbursement Report
4 Oct 10 /00 Golden Hills Regional Division No 15 Organizational Meeting, Regular
Meeting minutes and Oct 24/00 Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes
5 AAMD &C Contact Newsletter — Nov 13 16 & 29/00
6 The Armet Report — Nov 24 & Dec 1 /00
7 MumMall Newsletter — Nov 23 & 30/00
8 Dec /00 On Line update newsletter
9 Autumn/2000 Keepers of the Past newsletter
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ADMINSTRATOR'S REPORT
November 22 — December 5 2000
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10 Oct/2000 Canadian Public Health Association newsletter
11 Oct/00 AB Children's Services Great Kids Awards 2001 information
12 Nov 10/00 FCM newsletter
13 Nov 23/00 AB Municipal Financing Corporation letter re application to sell debentures
14 Sept/Oct/00 Municipal Networking newsletter
15 Fall 2000 WCB Insight newsletter
16 Fall 2000 Animal Kind newsletter
17 Nov /2000 AB Onsite Insight newsletter
18 Nov /2000 Status Report newsletter
19 Employment opportunity — Director of Economic Development & Tourism — Town of
Falher
20 Employment opportunity — Chief Administrative Officer — Town of Penhold
21 Employment opportunity — Road and Shop Services Supervisor and Environmental
Services Supervisor — Town of Hinton.
22 Employment opportunity — Human Resource Co ordrnator — Parkland County
23 Employment opportunity — Manager, Legislative /Human Resource Services & Manager,
Utility Services — Sturgeon County
24 Course advertising — CAD Resource Centre
25 Seminar advertising — Business Writing for Results
26 Seminar advertising — Mistake free Grammar and Proofreading
27 Conference advertising — Provincial /Municipal Government Liability
28 Course information — University of Alberta.
29 Seminar advertising — Conflict Management & Confrontational Skills
30 Seminar advertising — PHH Environmental
31 Advertising — The Salvation Army
32 Advertising — Graham Auctions
33 Advertising — RBC Dominion Securities
34 Advertising — Michener Allen Auctioneenng
35 Advertising — MSM Microstation Manager
36 Advertising — Nesbitt Burns
37 Nov 22 & 29/00 Drumheller Mail newspaper
38 Oct 31, Nov 14, 21, 28/00 Strathmore Standard newspaper
39 Nov 22, 29/00 Three Hills Capital newspaper
HOME OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
1 Rogers AT &T Wireless SW 13 28 22 W4
Erect 96 in telecommunications tower
3x6x3m high equipment shelter $40,000.00
2 Whitehead Construction SE 18 31 22 W4
Automotive Sales & Service Home Occupation
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Transportation and Utilities Report December 5, 2000 0,
1 The new county transfer site is open and running since last Wednesday We have a temporary burning
pit in place until we can build a proper site in the spring.
2 The gravel crew will be hauling out of Ed McNairs for stockpiling down south
3 The walls are being scrubbed and washed down at the shop in Trochu The boys will paint once this
is done
4 All the equipment is in the yard now and will be gone over by the shop
5 Graders are still working on the roads
6 Terry and I are in the process of getting the mventory/program set up for the shop
7 Need to address trail net in some letterform as to our meeting two weeks ago
8 I would like to recommend the County start on its surfaced local road program this coming year We
are having trouble holding certain stretches of road together with routine maintenance I'd like to
see the Linden east road from 21 to the railway tracks done.
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