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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-19 Council MinutesTo. Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppms Members of Council From* C Frank Grills A.M.A.A Assessor Date November 19 2003 Council Agenda Item # 7(a) Issue Municipal Government Act- 305 1 Error Correction — Roll # 3073600 SE 15 31 25 4 Background Roll # 3073600 is a 4.99 acre parcel with a newer residence and attached garage owned by R. Kurt & Helena Ratzlaff Kurt Ratzlaff also owns Roll number 3016010 as well as 20% interest in 9 properties on file as Ratzlaff Bros Ltd All lands were in Ratzlaff ownerships prior to December 31 2002 Discussion The Ratzlaff s claim that a copy of Corporate Records showing the ownership of Ratzlaff Bros Ltd was sent to the County office earlier in the year to support the residential exception but I was unable to locate in the files so got a copy on November 12, 2003 As a 20% share of the Ratzlaff Bros Ltd as well as owner of the parcel of land on roll number 3016010 Kurt Ratzlaff is entitled to a residential exemption of 3 5,3 10 on his residence not 380 Financial Implication Previous taxable assessment Agricultural land = 380 x 0.012891 = 4.90 Residential @ MV = 133,380 x 0.012891 = 1,719.40 Total 1,724.30 Revised taxable assessment Agricultural Land =380 x 0.012891 = 490 Residential @ W = 98,450 x 0.012891 = 1,269.12 Total 1,274.02 Change in taxable assessment Residential @ MV = 34930 x 0.012891 = 450.28 Recommendation Decrease the taxable assessment as noted Respectfully Submitted, • I C Frank Grills A.M.A.A Assessor Page 27 0 • 11 Council Agenda Item # 7(d) To Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Members of Council From Barb Long Date November 19, 2003 Issue Special Meeting Date for 2004 Budget Deliberations Recommendation That Council establish Tuesday December 16, 2003 following the Regular Council Meeting, as the Special Meeting date for the 2004 Budget deliberations Page 32 L2 • 0 To Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Members of Council From Miles Maerz Date November 19, 2003 Issue External Safety Audit 2003 Council Agenda Item # 7(e) Background An External Audit must be performed on the County's Safety Program in order that we can maintain our Certificate of Recognition (Partners in Injury Reduction Program) which gives Kneehill County a reduction on Workers Compensation Board premiums (5% in 2003) Discussion An Audit was performed on November 5th & 6th, 2003, by Marg Cox from the town of Okotoks She toured our Public Works Shop Office and Agricultural Services Building and interviewed employees from all departments The following areas of improvement were noted o Review and document job site hazards o More documentation of Health & Safety Meetings o Documentation of formal inspections & emergency drills o Emergency drills need to be tested and documented A Safety Committee will be established comprised of representatives from Administration and Staff This Committee should meet on a quarterly basis to review safety concerns, and stay current with inspections and hazard reviews The first meeting could review the November audit and the changes that need to be made prior to the next internal audit Recommendation That Council receive this report Miles Maerz Ge e iviaho, CAO Page 33