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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-24 Council Minutes • KNEEIIILL COUNTY AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING September 24, 2002 Agenda #1 APPOINTMENTS: 9:00 A.M. Deputy Chief Ted Hickey - see agenda item #8 10:00 A.M. Town of Three Hills & Three Hills Community Hall Board Delegation - see agenda item #10 10:30 A.M. Rob Mayhew, Public Works Superintendent - see agenda item #7 3:00 A.M. Kevin Sorensen, M.P.- Crowfoot Constituency-agenda item #17 GENERAL: 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Approval -of September 10, 2002Council minutes 3. Administrator's Report & Upcoming Dates Report 4. Correspondence Report 5. Accounts Payable 6. Financial Reports TRANSPORTATION: 7. Public Works Superintendent's Report ADMINISTRATION: 8. Emergency Dispatching Arrangement - E911 9. E911 Contract Renewal 10. Three Hills Community Centre Roof Repair 11. Appointment of CAO 12. Human Rights Concern (In camera) 13. Members at Large (In camera) 14. Bylaw #1469 (Speed Limit in Beynon) 15. Tax Sale - Reserve Bids 16. Bylaw #1463 - 3`d Reading (Ambulance Service Areas) 17. MP Crowfoot Constituency - Kevin Sorenson 18. 305.1 Error Correction Roll# 5511000 PLANNING: COMMITTEE REPORTS: LATE ITEMS: 1 KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 24, 2002 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 IN THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 232 MAIN STREET, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA. PRESENT: Division No. 6 - K. Hoppins, Reeve Division No. 4 - M. Woods, Deputy Reeve Division No. 1 - B. Holsworth Division No. 2 - C. Calhoun Division No. 3 - J. Wittstock Division No. 5 - V. Crawford ABSENT Division No. 7 - K. Knievel ADMINISTRATION PRESENT- r% ounty CAO - G. Kiviaho Recording Secretary - B. Long REEVE KENNETH HOPPINS IN THE CHAIR CALL TO ORDER Reeve Hoppins called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA The following amendments were made to the agenda: Under Late Items: 20. Kneehill Ambulance Society Report 21. Utilities Report 22. Public Relations & Communication 23. Promotional Items Under Planning: 19. O. Toews Presentation 6 - Financial Reports - DELETION 01/02 J. WITTSTOCK MOVED approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Approval of Minutes The following amendments were made to the minutes of September 10, 2002: - Adjournment time should read 2:28 P.M. - Delete first motion approving the Administrator's Report - computer cut and paste error Page 3, Under Item #7, should read "south of the bridge" Reeve (k - CCA9 O M E LL KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 24, 2002 02/02 CALHOUN MOVED the minutes of the September 10, 2002 Council Meeting be approved as amended. CARRIED Note: Three Hills Capital Newspaper - D. Moon - present at 8:40 a.m. REPORTS 3. Administrator's & Upcoming Dates Report Action Item: Council requested Development Permits 2416-02,2417-02,2418- )2, and 2419-02, be referred to D. Keiver for further explanation. 03/02 J. WITTSTOCK MOVED the Administrator & Upcoming Dates report be accepted as presented. CARRIED 4. Correspondence Report Action Items: ,• Council requested a thank you be sent to the AAMD&C for e-mailing rather -:han faxing or mailing material Council requested maps illustrating federal electoral boundaries Council noted that in order to approve the Kneehill Regional Water Oommission's Draft Bylaw, the County would need to develop a policy on the unding of rural water distribution systems and would need more information ?)n the advantages/disadvantages of a Commission. 04/02 J. WITTSTOCK MOVED the Correspondence Report be accepted as presented. CARRIED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 05/02 B. HOLSWORTH MOVED approval of the accounts presented for payment today, subject to review by the Finance Committee of K. Hoppins, M. Woods, B. Holsworth, and V. Crawford. CARRIED Note: The meeting recessed from 8:53 A.M. until 9:21 A.M. Note: Present when the meeting reconvened were Mr. Mayhew, Public Works Superintendent, Deputy Chief Ted Hickey, Red Deer E91 1, and Mrs. Joanne Thompson, Office Administrator Kneehill Ambulance Services T. HICKEY PRESENTATION 3. Presentation - Deputy Chief Ted Hickey - Red Deer E911 Deputy Chief Ted Hickey, EMS/Communications, City of Red Deer, advised he had been invited to make a presentation to Kneehill County Council and representatives of the Kneehill Ambulance Service regarding the dispatching service provided to Kneehill County by E911 out of Red Deer. Included in his presentation was information on E911 Call Answer, Regional Dispatching Services, and the advantages of contracting this service from the City of Red Deer Emergency Services. In discussing the cost increases for the upcoming ReeeVE cwu CAO O N m E L KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 24, 2002 3 year contract, Deputy Chief Hickey provided statistics on the increase in the lumber of calls handled for Kneehill County and the costs to provide this Service, explaining the service was basically cost neutral. He further reported ,:hat to receive good quality there was. a need to pay more, but in comparing :he fee structure with other major suppliers within the province, Red Deer =911 would be quite competitive. Note: Deputy Chief Hickey, Mr. Mayhew and Mrs. Thompson left the meeting at 9:58 A. M. 3 HILLS HALL 3OARD & TOWN COUNCIL 10. Delegation - Town of Three Hills & Three Hills Community Hal! Board DELEGATION Note: The following people entered the meeting; Mayor Bauman, Three Town Manager Jack Ramsden, Three Hills Town Councillors' Arlin Koch, Doreen Riley, Ron Wilson, Kevin Edwards, Jc n-Boxma, and Three Hills Community Hall Board Members Shirley Adams aed-Danny Dole .an? J -?o &M ft Mayor Bauman, spokesperson for the group, requested assistance, in the :amount of $10,000.00, from Kneehill County to help replace the damaged roof of the Three Hills Community Centre, at an estimated total cost of $50,000.00. ® Mayor Bauman reported the Three Hills Hall Board would contribute 5,000.00, the town of Three Hills $10,000.00, and an application had been made to the Community Initiatives Grant Program in the amount of $25,000.00. She further reported this was an emergency situation and there was urgency in having the roof repaired so as to not cause any further internal tlamage. Discussion ensued on the social good contributed by public facilities, the difficulty in deciding what facilities receive public funding, and the sustainability of all existing facilities. Note: The delegation left the meeting at 10:45 A.M. 06/02 3. HOLSWORTH MOVED Kneehill County advance payment, in the amount of $10,000.00, comprised of five years of the County's Annual Community Hall 3rant, for the years 2002-2006 inclusive, to the Three Hills Community Centre for emergency repair of the roof. Further this advance is to be offered on a one time basis. CARRIED Note: M. Woods clarified that should policy change, the Three Hills Community Hall Board's funding request would be reconsidered and should it fit within the oarameters of the new policy, funding would be retroactively considered (as )er motion of September 10, 2002) Note: The meeting recessed from 11:00 A.M. until 11:10 A.M. .Vote: Mr. Mayhew, Public Works Superintendent was present when the meeting reconvened. JPWS REPORT 7. Public Works Superintendent's Report `Public Works Superintendent, Rob Mayhew, reviewed his report (attached and forming part of these minutes) with Council. Reeve CAO O M n E 0 L KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 24, 2002 a) Construction Update - Fisher Davis Road • 07/02 V. CRAWFORD MOVED Kneehill County amend the Right of Entry and Land Purchase Agreement in such a manner that the GST component is clearly spelled out to the vendor and that the GST is applied in accordance with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency requirements, and this amendment to oe effective immediately. CARRIED (Note: Council clarified this agreement be amended in such a manner that in order to receive GST in addition to the cost per acre, the vendor must supply a GST registration number. Action Item: Council requested the draft Right of Entry and Land Purchase Agreement be brought to a future Council meeting for approval. b) Waste Bins: Action Item: V. Crawford requested Mr. Mayhew memo the information gathered regarding waste bins, to all of Council , in order that it could be provided to ratepayers as another option for disposing of garbage. 0 Water/Wastewater Study (Request for Proposals) 08/02 M. WOODS MOVED Kneehill County accept the Public Works Superintendent's recommendation to approve the proposal of EXH Engineering, to provide a Water/Wastewater Study, for the cost of $35,349.60. Further this cost be funded by the $20,000.00 budgeted for in 2002 and the balance of $15,349.60 payable in 2003 should the Street Improvement Program funding not be available for the project. CARRIED c) Horseshoe Canyon Maintenance Report 09/02 V. CRAWFORD MOVED approval of the Public Works Superintendent's recommendation that representatives from Kneehill County and the town of Drumheller meet to review the condition of the Horseshoe Canyon Recreation Area parking lot and to discuss the maintenance of this area. CARRIED 0 Action Item: V. Crawford suggested develop this area be investigated and clause in any future agreements. the availability of provincial grants to recommended the usage of the sunset 10/02 d) Equity Water Connection Request V. CRAWFORD MOVED this matter, including the recommendation of Mr. Mayhew, be referred to the Utilities Committee for further discussion and clarification. CARRIED e) Signage Request (West end of Keiver's Lake Campground Beach) Council approved the Public Works Superintendent's recommendation that the County erect the signage as requested. f) Request for Grading and Gravel - Portion of Range Road 24-2, north 1.5 miles from the Linden Road to the northern end of the SE 24-30-24-W4, to access the cow/calf facilities at this location during wet conditions. 11/02 M.WOODS MOVED Kneehill County not approve this request for grading Reeve CAO 0 4 N M n as E 0 IL KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 24, 2002 and first time gravel, pending review of policy. Further, administration to draft a Dolicy regarding this type of request for presentation to Council. CARRIED Calhoun reported she had received numerous requests for the County to consider gravelling the dirt road south of Highway 21 Feeders, due to its heavy usage. g) PFRA Letter of approval received, in the amount of $85,000.00, for the National Water Supply Enhancement Program (NWSEP) Well Exploration and Tankloading Facilities. Agreements also received for signature. Mr. Mayhew ,ioted this grant was for 2 separate items, the Bulk Water Station in Swalwell, and assistance with the Bulk Water Station in Trochu. Council agreed with Mr. Mayhew's recommendation that treatment of the water in the bulk water stations should be implemented. 12/02 C. CALHOUN MOVED approval of the Public Work's Superintendent's ecommendation to enter into an agreement with the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration, Alberta Agriculture, under the Rural Water Development Program, and to proceed with the National Water Supply Enhancement Initiative Well Exploration and Tankloading Facilities project. CARRIED Note: The meeting recessed for lunch from 11:55 A.M. until 1:05 P.M. Note: Ms. D. Moon, Three Hills Capital, Mr. Orlando Toews, Planner for Parkland Community Planning Services, and Ms. Deanna Keiver, Development Officer for Kneehill County were present when the meeting reconvened. VIDP OUTLINE 19. Proposed Outline for Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Workshop - Oct 9/02 Council approved the proposed outline for the MDP Workshop scheduled for October 9, 2002, as presented. Action Items: M. Woods requested copies of other MDP's be provided to Council for comparison ® - Council requested Ms. Keiver contact Mrs. Hazelton, former Development Officer, for a list of any concerns Note: Mr. Toews and Ms. Keiver left the meeting at 1:20 P.M. APPT OF CAO 11. Appointment of CAO 13/02 V.CRAWFORD MOVED Mr. Gene Kiviaho be appointed to the position of Chief Administrative Officer for Kneehill County, effective September 9, 2002 CARRIED It was noted by K. Hoppins the employment contract had been signed by Mr. Kiviaho and Kneehill County. Reeve GAO 0 5 N P') r E 0 LL KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 24, 2002 PWS REPORT 7. PWS Report Continued CONTINUED PFRA Mr. Mayhew distributed a copy of the PFRA letter of September 12, 2002 and further clarified the NWSEP-Well Exploration and Tankloading Facilities program was for three years. The cost breakdown, as written in the County's letter of intent, stipulated Kneehill County contributing $40,000.00 with the grant funding being $85,000.00. Additional Items Prairie Grains Road Program - permission received by letter of September 16, 2002 to carry over the grant money until 2003, with a deadline of January 17, 2003 to apply for the funding for the surfacing of roads. • Note: Mr. Alan Meding, Road Foreman and Mr. Miles Maerz, Gravel Foreman entered the meeting at 1:30 P.M. Road Study - EXH Engineering - It was reported the Foremen have identified gravel roads they felt to be heavy traffic maintenance problems. Reviewed these roads on map and requested Council input. This study will also be looking at a five year bridge plan for the County. Action Items: Council directed the following additions: road south of Highway 21 Feeders feedlot; pavement continue on graveled portion of Twp Road 30 from Mountain View County. Note: Mr. Maerz and Mr. Meding left the meeting at 1:50 P.M. J. Wittstock presented a written request from a ratepayer for Kneehill County to clean up a County owned property (formerly the Armien Toews property), due to concerns regarding both unsightliness and danger. Action Item: Mr. Mayhew was asked to investigate this situation 14/02 M. WITTSTOCK MOVED acceptance of the Public Works Superintendent's report as presented. CARRIED • 0 BYLAW 1469 14. Bylaw #1469 - Speed Limit, Beynon Valley SPEED LIMIT 15/02 B. HOLSWORTH MOVED first reading be given to Bylaw #1469, this being a bylaw to amend Bylaw #1269, by establishing a 50 kilometer per hour zone on the portion of the road that traverses the Beynon-Rosebud River valley, from the north crest of the grade located in Section 30,Range 20, Township 27, West of the Fourth Meridian, to the north side of the CN Rail Crossing located in Section 29, Range 20, Township 27, West of the Fourth Meridian. CARRIED C. CALHOUN MOVED second reading to this bylaw. CARRIED Reeve CAO O [`7 N E o LL KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 24, 2002 amen Mc motia4 M • u)oo $ MOVED third reading be given to this bylaw at this time. G4 6f-Xi L- NOT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY • YYI EE's Action Item: V. Crawford recommended third reading of this bylaw be Dostponed until the October 22, 2002 Council meeting to allow for public input. council directed this bylaw be advertised in the Kneehill County news section of the Three Hills Capital. TAX SALE 15. Tax Sale - Reserve Bids RESERVES 16102 M. WOODS MOVED approval of the recommendations of the County assessor, regarding reserve bids for the 2002 tax sale properties. CARRIED • BYLAW 1463 16. Bylaw #1463 - Kneehill Ambulance Service Area- 3 rd Reading AMB AREAS It was noted the County office had not received any ratepayer concerns regarding this bylaw, in the time period since second reading was given on July 16, 2002. 17/02 B. HOLSWORTH MOVED third reading be given to Bylaw #1463, CARRIED TAX CORRECTION 18. 305.1 Error Correction - Roll #5511000 18/02 C. CALHOUN MOVED approval of the recommendation of the County's assessor, Mr. Steve Nedoshytko, that the assessment be reduced by $367.22, to reflect the removal of the mobile home and the resulting market site value. CARRIED. IN CAMERA SESSION 12. In Camera Session 19/02 V. CRAWFORD MOVED the session go "in camera" to discuss the remaining agenda items, with Council, Mr. Kiviaho and Mrs. Long remaining in the meeting. CARRIED Note: Time 2:05 P.M. : Ms. D. Moon left the meeting at this time. 20/02 B. HOLSWORTH MOVED the meeting back in session. CARRIED Note: Time 2:58 P.M. Note: The meeting recessed from 2:59 P.M. until 3:06 P.M. Reeve QL- CAO O N E 0 LL KNEEHILL COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES September 24, 2002 Present when the meeting reconvened was M. P. Kevin Sorensen, Crowfoot Constituency M.P. SORENSEN 17. Presentation - Kevin Sorensen, M.P. Crowfoot Constituency PRESENTATION Mr. Sorensen reported it was his intention to meet with Council, as often as possible, to discuss issues relevant to Kneehill County. The following issues were discussed; Drought conditions in Alberta; Donated hay from Eastern Canada; Kyoto Protocol; U. S. Farm Bill; Soft Wood issue; Cruelty to Animals Bill C-15D; Species at Risk Bill; PFRA; Proposed Federal Election Boundaries; and Department of Oceans and Fisheries. Note: Mr. Sorensen left the meeting at 3:50 P.M. 12. In Camera Issue: 21/02 C. CALHOUN MOVED to accept the recommendation of the CAO regarding the human rights issue. CARRIED KAS REPORT 20. Kneehill Ambulance Society Report - C. Calhoun 22/02 B. HOLSWORTH MOVED acceptance of the Kneehill Ambulance Society report, as presented. CARRIED DRAFT #2 21. Draft Policy - Terms and Conditions to Connect to an Existing Water Distribution Line H2O LINE Draft 2, of the above policy, developed by the Utilities Committee, was presented by V. Crawford. 23/02 M.WOODS MOVED this draft be referred to Administration for policy development, with this policy to be presented at the October 8, 2002 Council meeting for review. CARRIED INFO ITEMS Information Items - B. Holsworth requested the Mutual Aid Agreement be placed on the October 8, 2002 Council meeting agenda ?t`Gm??? n - J. period sc to COW1X L dates for a retreat to be attended-by Coun fld4he-C-AO- , I tu (I re S - G. Kiviaho reported he wished to tour each division with the respective Councillor and was advised Thursdays were generally fairly open days for Council ADJOURNMENT 24/02 C. CALHOUN MOVED the meeting adjourn at 4:15 p.m. 0 CARRIED Reeve C CAOI 0 8 N N E L PWS Report September 24, 2002 Robert Mayhew OLD BUSINESS 1. Construction Update: 2. Chip Seal 3. Road Study - the initiation meeting was held on September 17, 2002 with EXH Engineering (Brian Oshust, Darryl Baumgartner, Lee Goehring) and the County foremen (Henry Wiens, Alan Meding, Miles Maerz, Lawrie Ross) to go over the preliminary information for the study. There was a total of 119.5 miles noted for construction purposes. Mr. Baumgartner has started the study reviewing Hamlets and pavement. At this early stage of the study, Public Works has selected the highlighted roads on the map and request that Council add any additional ones. Alan Meding, Maintenance Foremen, will be available to provide background and answer any questions that you may have. (MAP -presentation to Council on September 24/02 for review by Councillors) 4.Sharps: Mr. Martens contacted Tammy Nygard of the Drumheller Regional Landfill and was informed the delay lies with Alberta Environment not issuing registration numbers for the collection of sharps at landfill sites. 5. Waste Bins: - two companies contacted for pricing. A.J.'s Oilfield Services - Gord McKinnon - Drumheller 2 Sizes of bins - 6 cu. yd. rents for $40.00/month and the dump truck is $60.00/hr.(1/2 gravel box size) 10 cu. yd. rents for $100.00/month and the dump truck is $60.00/hr.(gravel box size) Prices negotiable on term of contract and the distances traveled. Capital Environmental Resource Inc. - Red Deer Red Deer office contacted and awaiting a call from a salesman from the Edmonton office (Only information from Red Deer office was in the city of Red Deer a 3 cu. yd. bin (small) for 1 week including pick was $55.84 and left for an extra week was an extra $28.26 for a total of 84.10 for 2 weeks.) 6. Report: Water/Wastewater Study (Request for Proposals) 7. Report: Horseshoe Canyon - Maintenance 8. Report: Equity Water Hook-Up NEW BUSINESS 9. Letter from PFRA dated September 12, 2002 - request for financial assistance approved in the amount of $85,000.00 for Well Exploration and Tankloading Facilities. A representative will contact us in regards to a formal contribution agreement and formalize details of the project. This is program is designated for two locations, Swalwell and Trochu. 10. Report: Andrew Keiver Sign Letter 11. Report: Grant Paget Road Letter Rob Mayhew, PWS Gene Kiviaho, CAO "?Y 0 KNEEHILL COUNTY REPORT Presented to Council TO: Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Members of Council FROM: Rob Mayhew • DATE: September 24, 2002 Date: September 24/02 SUBJECT: Water/Wastewater Study - Request for Proposal 1.0 Purpose To choose a firm to undertake a Water/Wastewater Study for Kneehill County. 2.0 Background Upon my arrival as Public Works Superintendent, $20,000 was budgeted for a review of the Swalwell wastewater lagoon study. Throughout the summer other problems have surfaced due to wind and drought. It was agreed to review at all of the systems at the same time rather than individually. On the PWS Report July 16, 2002, it was explained that the ICAP Entitlement component was not for study but construction purposes. In July, I met with Kim Edinga and was advised at that time that there were some funding dollars available through the SIP for water/wastewater studies but a Request for Proposal needed to be completed and an engineering firm chosen and then an application made to AT& U and pending that approval there could be funding dollars given. The Water/Wastewater Study was sent to two engineering firms and the proposals were received by noon on September 19, 2002. 3.0 Discussion The two proposals were examined for content and costing. References were checked for satisfaction of performance. 4.0 Financial Implications Fees including GST and Contingency are as follows: AMEC Engineering fee $48,719.00 EXH Engineering fee. $35,349.60. 5.0 Recommendation I recommend that we proceed with this study using the budgeted $20,000.00 and I request permission to spend an additional $15,349.60. Application will be sent to AT& U for the SIP funding and as explained that assistance may or may not be available. I recommend Kneehill County accept the proposal of EXH Engineering based on the content, costing and reference information. Upon approval, the study would be in immediately. R& ayhew Public Works Superintenden 2 KNEEHILL COUNTY REPORT Presented to Council Date: September 24/02 TO: Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Members of Council FROM: Rob Mayhew DATE: September 24, 2002 SUBJECT: Horseshoe Canyon Recreation Area - Maintenance 1.0 Purpose -Horseshoe Canyon Recreation Area parking lot needs maintenance. 2.0 Background May 7, 1999 An agreement was signed -Kneehill County and Minister of Environmental Protection - called the Horseshoe Canyon Recreation Area Interim Operating Agreement. #2. of the agreement states - The County accepts sole responsibility for the fitness, maintenance, operation, preservation and safety of equipment and land comprising the recreation area legally described as: HORSESHOE CANYON PROVINCIAL RECREATION AREA. The letter accompanying this agreement received June 4, 1999 stated: "As previously discussed, it will be some time until the actual land transfer can be completed. We will have to wait until Transportation finalize their plans for the Highway upgrading and do a site survey. After that is completed, we will have to do an amendment to the Horseshoe Canyon Recreation Area land title and then transfer the amended title to the County. I will advise you whenever we get to that stage." Signed Wayne Pedrini, Brooks Area Manager for Alberta Environmental Protection, Natural Resources Service. The land remains under the Ministry of Recreation and Parks. In May of 1999 a partnership agreement was drawn up between the town of Drumheller and Kneehill County for the operation of the site. Number 1. - the site will be operated in the same manner as the previous year, that being the town of Drumheller undertaking the maintenance of the site with these costs to be shared on a 50/50 basis between the town and the County. In May of 1999 There was a motion that the parking lot be properly graded and graveled with the cost being shared equally between Drumheller and Kneehill County. The town of Drumheller was in charge of this matter. 0 3.0 Discussion An appointment has been set up with representatives from the town of Drumheller and Kneehill County to meet at the Horseshoe Canyon Recreation Area on September 26, 2002 to review the condition and discuss further, the maintenance of this area. 4.0 Financial Implications As per the original agreement 50/50 cost sharing with the town of Drumheller. 5.0 Recommendation I recommend that the conditions of the facilities and parking lot be discussed with the town of Drumheller at next weeks meeting to determine further action. ® I recommend to contact Mr. Pedrini, Brooks Area Manager for Alberta Environmental Protection, Natural Resources Service, as to any new developments on the transfer of the title to Kneehill County. A&b kA Mayhew Public Works Superintendent 3 L KNEEHILL COUNTY REPORT Presented to Council Date: September 24/02 TO: Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Members of Council FROM: Rob Mayhew DATE: September 24, 2002 SUBJECT: Equity Hook-Up Request - PFRA Analysis 1.0 Purpose To determine if a user can be added to the Equity System. 2.0 Background Report from Glen Brandt, PFRA Report from Ian Martens. 3.0 Discussion PFRA reviewed the proposed tie in as requested and advised that Mr. Mantel could be allowed to connect to the 50mm water main and that this should be the final hook up allowed. The flow pressure was above the required minimum. 4.0 Financial Implications 5.0 Recommendation As discussed at the September 10, 2002 Council Meeting, this matter be referred to the Utility Committee for final approval. 14 P1, ? I - Ro M hew Public Works Superintendent C • 4 KNEEHILL COUNTY REPORT Presented to Council Date: September 24/02 TO: Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Members of Council • FROM: Rob Mayhew DATE: September 24, 2002 SUBJECT: A letter of request for Signage on Keiver's Lake Private Property by Andrew Keiver. 1.0 Purpose A letter has been received from Andrew Keiver requesting signs be placed at the east and west end of the campground beach indicating "Private Property". Mr. Keiver expressed that his electric fence had been vandalized by a trespasser. As well, for next year notify Alan and Shirley Mills, in order that they can inform campers of the boundaries of the campground area. 2.0 Background 3.0 Discussion 4.0 Financial Implications 5.0 Recommendation I recommend that Kneehill County erect signage as requested. E v 4,1- Ro Ma hew Public Works Superintendent 5 KNEEHILL COUNTY REPORT • TO: Gene Kiviaho Reeve Hoppins Members of Council FROM: Rob Mayhew DATE: September 24, 2002 Presented to Council Date: September 24/02 SUBJECT: Grant Paget - a letter of request for some grading and gravel on Rg.Rd. 24-2 going north from the Linden road 1.5 miles to the north end of SE 34-30-24 W 1.0 Purpose Mr. Paget has explained that he will be placing cow/calf facilities at the north end of SE 34-30-24 W4 in the middle of the quarter. Possibly a mobile home will be placed on this quarter. He will be traveling this road - feeding, bedding, and checking cattle several times a day approx. from March 20 to June 20 each year. This road is impassable during spring break up and when rainy. • 2.0 Background Two unrelated requests presented this year have been refused in reference to Policy 13-6-3. 3.0 Discussion 4.0 Financial Implications 5.0 Recommendation Request Council's direction on this matter in reference to Policy 13-6-3. 4&1", - Ro Ma ew Public Works Superintendent E 6 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT September 11, 2002 - September 24, 2002 January 1, 2002 Balance Forward Feb 19/02 Staff Coffee meeting to meet new PWS (Three Hills Bakery) Feb 21/02 Ratepayer Open House/Reception Feb 26/02 Ron Nickel Photography - Council Photo Mar 22/02 Employee Day - luncheon Jun 19/02 Kneehill County Golf Shirt to Robert Parks, HTE/MicroAge for exceptional work re: computer update Jun 28/02 CAAMD&C Special Meeting - pastries Jul 12/02 Employee golf Tournament - prizes July 12/02 Employee Golf Tournament - lunch, water, green fees, supper BALANCE $ 0.00 31.56 130.56 416.23 400.00 46.81 11.97 359.49 1837.50 $ 3,234.12 1. In an attempt to reduce the amount of information being provided to Council, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, job postings, seminar and course advertising, and other advertising items will be forwarded directly to the appropriate department or circulated among the staff. Items felt to be of interest or importance to Council will be e-mailed or faxed directly to all Councillors. Your input on this change would be appreciated. 40 CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Aug 31 /02 Fines Distribution Detail & Summary Report. 2. September 6 & 13 /02 Armet newsletters. 3. Community Focus newsletter - Sept/Oct/2002 (requested to email future copies) 4. Seminar advertising - Quality Council of Alberta Luncheon "Ethics & Value Based Leadership - Sept 12/02 Calgary 5. Conference advertising - Second Annual Travel Alberta Fall Industry Conference- Red Deer- Oct 27-29/02 DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/HOME OCCUPATIONS: 1. Chek Farrier Ltd Chester & Anita Block Garage 24' x 3 8' 2. Pierce, Murray Mobile Home - Site 20 Landowner-Bilinda Holdings Mobile Home Park 3. Schindel, H DugOut Reconstruction 4. Sisson, Warren Setback Relaxation Landowner- Brownlee G & V 5. Desrosiers, Gilbert House addition - 1728 sq ft. 6. Vetter, R & M Mobile home 16' x 80' 7. Vetter, R & S Mobile home 16' x 80' SE 28-31-23-W4 Value - $10,700.00 Ptn SE 3-33-26-W4 (Torrington) Value - $15,000.00 SE 26-30-24-W4 Value - $5,000.00 Lot 17 Blk 3 Plan 4127EH (Torrington) NW 16-32-24-W4 Value - $110,000.00 SW 27-31-26-W4 Value - $25,000.00 SW 26-31-26-W4 Value - $25,000.00 Minute/adminreport2002doc ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT September 11, 2002 - September 24, 2002 8. Vetter, R Mobile home 16' x 80' SW 28-31-25-W4 Value - $25,000.00 • 9. Vetter, R SW 28-31-25-W4 Mobile home 16" x 80' Value - $25,000.00 • E Minute/adminreport2002doc 2 UPCOMING DATES September 24, 2002 Kneehill County Council Meeting Kneehill County Council Chambers 8:30 A.M. • Appointment Chief Ted Hickey, E911 - 9:00 A.M. Appointment Town of Three Hills & Hall Board -10:00 A.M. Appointment Kevin Sorenson, MLA - 3:00 P.M. • September 25, 2002 Regional Partnership Meeting (Ashley Bodnar - AMA) Three Hills Community Centre 7:00 P.M. September 26,'2002 Red Bow Regional Water Alliance Three Hills Community Centre 9:30 A.M. October 1, 2002 Municipal Planning Commission Kneehill County Council Chambers 8:30 A.M. October 2, 2002 Kneehill Housing Commission Golden Hills Lodge - 7:00 P.M. October 3, 2002 Complex Appeals - Assessment Review Board 9:30 A.M. - AgPro 10:30 A.M. - Trail Net Kneehill County Council Chambers October 4, 2002 CAAMD&C Fall Zone Meeting County of Paintearth- Castor - 10:00 A.M. October 8, 2002 Kneehill County Tax Sale - 1:00 P.M. Kneehill County Office Kneehill County Council Meeting Kneehill County Council Chambers 8:30 A.M. • Public Hearing - Hunter -10:00 A.M. October 9, 2002 Municipal Development Plan Review Kneehill County Council Chambers 8:30 A.M. Three Hills & District Seed Cleaning Plant Meeting Kneehill County Council Chambers 7:30 P.M. October 10, 2002 FCSS Meeting Kneehill County Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. Fusarium Workshop Three Hills Community Centre 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. • October 15, 2002 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting Kneehill County Council Chambers 8:30 A.M. October 22, 2002 Kneehill County Council Organizational & Regular Meeting Minbus/pendrpt20011113 Kneehill County Council Chambers 8:30 A.M. Marigold Library Presentation - 1:00 P.M. October 31, 2002 Last Day to Pay Taxes C • C • Minbus/pendrpt20011113