COUNTYOF PONOKAN0. 3

COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

Agril 15, 1993

A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Ponoka No. 3 was held in the County Council Chambers, Ponoka, on Thursday, April 15, 1993 with the following members in attendance:

Councillor B. Lentz Councillor G. Hinkley Councillor G. Verheire Councillor S. Koots Councillor D. Keay Councillor E. Steiger Reeve H. Reich Mr. C. Cutforth, County Administrator Marilyn Baumgartner, Recording Secretary

Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m. by Reeve Reich.

Also in attendance were Mr. S. Boukall, County Development Officer/Assessor; and Maurice Moore, Agricultural Services.

Additions to The following items were suggested for addition to the the Agenda agenda:

3B. Delegations - Brd of Education at 1:30 p.m.

14. Correspondence — Ralph Klein 15. Burnco Proposal 16. Municipal Budget

17. Correspondence — SH 607 18. Town and County Council Mtg.

2B. Culverts — Preliminary Proposals

C/166/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger that the agenda be adopted as Adoption of amended. Agenda .....Carried unanimously

C/167/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire at 9:16 a.m. that Council go into in—Camera.

.....Carried unanimously

Sid Boukall left the meeting.

C/168/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger at 9:35 a.m. that the regular meeting reconvene.

.....Carried unanimously

Sid Boukall returned to the meeting.

Maurice Moore left the meeting.

MINUTES

March 26, 1993 Item No. 1 Council reviewed the minutes of the March 26, 1993, Regular Council meeting.

Corrections to the Minutes were as follows:

Corrections Page 3 Item No. 7, (2) should read ....increased to $19.48 per capita.

Page 3 Motion #C/146/93 should read ....contribute $15.00 per capita to the Town of Rimbey for recreation.

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Item No. 1 (continued)

Page 4 Motion #C/148/93 should read ....that Council hold an in—camera session at 11:30 a.m.

C/169/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that the minutes of the March 26, 1993 Regular Council meeting be adopted as amended.

.....Carried unanimously

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Preliminary Item No. 2 Council reviewed the Preliminary Agreements for Agreements Right of Entry as follows: No. Landownergs) Legal Description

2113 Louis J. Lobb & Kathleen Lobb Lot 25, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2114 Margarete Reiseder Lot 27, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2115 Franz Reisder Lot 34, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2117 Gail Boyd Lot 29, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2118 Norm Kawaza & Olga Kawaza Lot 31 & 32, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2119 Nick Kawaza Lot 31, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2120 Douglas McNeill & Pat McNeill Lot 26, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2121 P. James Reiber & Doug McNeill Lot 23, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2122 P. James Reiber & Florence Reiber Lot 22, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2123 Franz Reiseder Lot 103, Blk 4, Plan 802 0733

Councillor Verheire inquired about the payment of $1.00 and whether it has to be paid.

Mr. Cutforth advised that there is an obligation to pay the $1.00 or Council must determine an alternate form of payment.

C/170/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger that Preliminary Agreements #2113 to 2123, excluding #2116, for the Right of Entry be approved.

.....Carried unanimously

Culvert Quotes Item No. 2B Council reviewed quotes received for the supply of culvert to the County of Ponoka.

This matter will be dealt with as the culvert is needed.

Reeve Reich recessed the meeting at 10:15 a.m. to conduct a Development Appeal Board hearing.

The meeting reconvened at 10:56 a.m.

NEW SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS

Mr. Roy Heilman, Planner for the Battle River Regional Planning Commission attended the meeting.

RP/93/8 Item No. 4 Council reviewed the request of Warren Bryanton to subdivide the N.W. 32—42—26—W4into two parcels of 100 acres and 80 acres under subdivision application RP/93/8.

Mr. Bryanton attended the meeting to speak on his own behalf. Mr. Bryanton felt he should be eligible to have the subdivision and should not have to build the road. Mr. Bryanton stated the he had applied for subdivision on that basis.

Mr. Bryanton further explained that the road to the north of the property in question is in use but is not considered an improved road and as other be ultimately building in that area the County shouldindividualsrzillbe sponsible for the future construction of the road. I, April 15, 1993 Page 3

Item No. 4 (continued)

C/171/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger that subdivision application RP/93/8 be approved subject to the following conditions:

1) that the method of registration be to the satisfaction of the Registrar, Land Titles Office; and

2) that all access roads, approaches and culverts be the responsi- bility of the developer and built to the satisfaction of the municipality and Alberta Transportation; and

3) that any outstanding taxes be paid; and

4) Plan 902 0323 be consolidated into the quarter section.

.....Carried 6 In Favour 1 Opposed

Mr. Jim Lysons attended the meeting on behalf of Glen Plested.

RP/93/9 Item No. 5 Subdivision application RP/93/9 submitted by Glen Plested proposing the subdivision of the NE 12—42—27—W4into two lots of 79.4 acres each was reviewed by Council.

C/172/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that subdivision application RP/93/9 be approved subject to the following conditions:

1) that the method of registration be to the satisfaction of the Registrar, Land Titles Office; and

2) that all access roads, approaches and culverts be the responsi- bility of the developer and built to the satisfaction of the municipality; and

3) that any outstanding taxes be paid.

.....Carried unanimously Mr. Lysons left the meeting.

RP/93/10 Item No. 6 Council reviewed the request of Dennis and Kate Bilsborrow and Donald and Sharon Bowness to subdivide the N.E. 31—42—3—W5 into two parcels of 81.0 acres each under subdivision application RP/93/10.

Mr. Heilman advised that both parcels are serviced but there will be the need for road access on the east side of the property.

Council requested that more information be gathered before making a final decision.

C/173/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire that this matter be tabled to the first meeting in May, 1993.

.....Carried unanimously

RP/93/11 Item No. 7 Council reviewed the request of Brent Fleck to subdivide the N.E. 11—42—26—W4(Lot 7, Block 1, Plan 772 2947) into two parcels of 5.8 acres and 14.2 acres under subdivision application RP/93/11.

Mr. Heilman stated that originally, these lots were only allowed to be 20 acre parcels by Alberta Transportation due to the lack of access. It was noted that Alberta Transportation has since removed this regulation. As well, the area is muskeg and not conducive to construction. April 15, 1993 Page 4

Item No. 7 (continued)

Mr. Heilman recently spoke with Mr. Fleck who further proposed to create a three acre parcel providing an easement for access to the remainder of the property. In view of this new proposal, Mr. Heilman felt that more information was required before proceeding with the subdivision.

As the property is unstable due to a high water table and there is no available access to the rear parcel of land, Council was reluctant to allow such a plan.

C/174/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire that subdivision application RP/93/11 be denied...... Carried unanimously

COUNTYADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Court of Item No. 12 Council discussed setting a date for the 1993 Revision Dates Court of Revision.

C/175/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire that the 1993 Court of Revision be scheduled for April 29, 1993 at 1:00 p.m.

.....Carried unanimously

Sid Boukall left the meeting.

UTILITIES

Utility Report Item No. 8 Council reviewed the utility report for April 15, 1993 as follows:

UTIL/8/93 ENRON OIL CANADALTD. SW 13, SE 14, SW 14 Request for pipeline road crossing. Approval granted subject to Master Agreement. UTIL/9/93 TRANSALTA SE 8—43—24—W4 Request for power service. Approval granted. UTIL/10/93 CZAR RESOURCES LTD. SW 18—43—4—WS SE 13—43—5—W5 Request for pipeline road crossings. Approval granted subject to Master Agreement.

C/176/93 Moved by Councillor Lentz that the Utility report for April 15, 1993 be accepted as information.

.....Carried unanimously

FINANCE

Lottery Fund Item No. 9 Correspondence received from Alberta Public Commitments Works, Supply and Services advised of the 1992-93 Lottery Fund Commitments.

Reeve Reich suggested that if Council has concerns regarding these commitments, they might express these them to Premier Klein when he attends a Council meeting.

C/177/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that Administration write a letter to Mr. Kowalsky expressing concerns about the distribution of the lottery money and suggest that the monies be deferred to the Provincial debt with the exception of the contribution for Advanced Medical Equipment.

....Carried 5 in Favour /,w 2 Opposed F 1 I April l5J 1993 Page 5

DELEGATIONS

Trucker Item No. 3 Mssrs. Rene wright, Ron Soderberg and Roger Delegation Spelrum, representing local gravel truckers, attended the meeting to express their concerns over the County's decision to tender the 1993 graveling program.

Mr. Cutforth indicated to the truckers that Council's concern is the cost of the graveling program.

Reeve Reich stated that Council's first concern is to look after the taxpayers’ interests.

Mr. Wright stated that an open tender will not allow the local truckers to compete with a company who has numerous and larger units. There are approximately 20 families who depend on the yearly graveling program and put that money back into the County's economy.

The truckers are requesting that Council reconsider their motion to tender the 1993 graveling program.

Mr. Wright inquired if Council would consider accepting a petition to keep the graveling program local as he would head such a project.

Mssrs Wright, Soderberg and Spelrum left the meeting.

Reeve Reich recessed the meeting for lunch at 12:22 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m.

School Board Item No. 3B The following members of the School Board Delegation attended the meeting to discuss the School Board 1993 budget: 93 Budget Anne Pohl Joanne McNichol Todd Morneau Lois Semenyna Jody Bignell

Mr. Ed Yates and Mr. George McKenzie were also present.

Mr. Ed Yates presented the final draft of the 1993 School Board budget for Council's consideration.

C/178/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire that the 1993 School Board School Budget budget be accepted as presented and that the supplementary requisition be set at $3,262,180.

Reeve Reich requested a recorded vote.

.....Carried 7 In Favour 5 Opposed

Voting in favour of the motion was: Anne Pohl, Joanne McNichol, Councillor Verheire, Todd Morneau, Councillor Hinkley, Lois Semenyna and Jody Bignell

Opposed to the motion was: Councillors Koots, Keay, Lentz, Steiger and Reeve Reich.

Mr. Ed Yates advised Council that Mr. Todd Morneau will be changing residences and will no longer be living within the Town of Rimbey which he represents. Therefore, Mr. Morneau will be required to resign as Trustee from the School Board and a bi—election will necessary.

Councillor Koots thanked Mr. Morneau on behalf of the School Board for his service on the Board.

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Members of the School Board, Mr. Ed Yates and Mr. George McKenzie left the meeting.

Reeve Reich recessed the meeting at 2:00 p.m. and reconvened at 2:20 p.m.

FINANCE

Rimbey Library Item No. 10 Correspondence received from the Rimbey and County Contrib. District Municipal Library requested that the County match the previous year's contribution to the Library in the amount of $6,600.

C/179/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that the County contribute $6,600.00 to the Rimbey and District Municipal Library as requested.

.....Carried S In Favour 2 Opposed

COUNCILLOR REPORTS

Consolidation Item No. 11 Councillor Verheire received a request from NW 1/4 11—43—27 Mssrs. Donald and John Hoar that the old service station located on W4M the NW 1/4 11—43—27—W4Mbe reverted back into the original quarter.

C/180/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire that Council approve the request to consolidate this property with the SW 14—43—27—W4M.

.....Carried unanimously

Councillor Koots suggested that an ad be placed in the paper if the Dust Abatement Program is not going to be carried out.

Rimoka Foundation Councillor Hinkley reported that construction commenced on the Rimoka Foundation building. The title has been transferred to Alberta Mortgage and Housing to conform with legislation during construction.

Reeve's Mtg. Reeve Reich reported on the Reeve’s Meeting held in Report . The funding of interveners is an issue that Reeve Reich felt should be discussed with Premier Klein if the opportunity arises. 1 The survey conducted by the AAMD&Con salaries was of concern to the Reeves. A motion was made to discontinue this practice as this information is confidential but always manages to become public. Gordon Miller of the AAMD&Chas requested a letter from each municipality opposing this survey.

C/181/93 Moved by Councillor Koots that Administration write a letter to the AAMD&C requesting that the salaries survey be discontinued.

.....Carried unanimously

Invoice Item No. 13 Council discussed the invoice received from V. L. Rowley L. Rowley of R. R. #4, Lacombe, Alberta in the amount of $750.00. Mr. Rowley has billed the County for further alleged damages to his property during the construction of the road located on the north side of the W 1/2 22—42—23—W4th.

C/182/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger that Council not approve the payment of the invoice submitted by V. L. Rowley.

.....Carried unanimously

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Premier Klein Item No. 15 Correspondence received from Premier Ralph Correspondence Klein regarding Council's request to have the Premier attend a Council meeting. The Premier wili be making a tour of the area soon and hopes to be able to meet with members of Council at that time. i2: April 15. 1993 Page 7

Burnco Proposal Item No. 16 Council discussed the proposal received from Burnco to crush gravel and truck stockpile in the waldberger pit at $2.90 per cubic yard.

Mr. Cutforth recommended that this proposal be rejected, as it is considered too high, and that the County proceed to tender the gravel in the Waldberger pit.

There is a potential for liability on both the north and south side of the road and it was suggested that a sign be erected to say "Enter at Your Own Risk".

C/183/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that the proposal from Burnco not be accepted and that the County tender their own needs in the Waldberger pit...... Carried unanimously

Education Mr. Ed Yates joined the meeting and advised that grant Grant Info. information had just been received from the Minister of Education and requested that Council be apprised of this recent development.

Mr. Ed Yates outlined the changes in program grants which would be further discussed by the School Board.

Mr. Yates left the meeting.

Reeve Reich recessed the meeting at 3:35 p.m. and reconvened at 3:40 p.m.

1993 Mun. Budg. Item No. 17 Council discussed the 1993 Municipal Budget, specifically, the Public Works Budget.

C/184/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that a hold be put on all new Road Program construction for 1993 except on an emergency basis which includes the Alberta Hospital Road, and that the construction funds be carried forward to 1994...... Carried 4 In Favour 3 Opposed

C/185/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger that the County proceed with construction of Iola Road for two miles.

....Lost 4'0pposed 3 In Favour

C/186/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire to rescind motion #C/125/93 Rescind Motion which put the 1993 graveling program to open tender.

.....Carried 5 In Favour 2 Opposed

C/187/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that the 1993 graveling 93 Graveling program be put to an invitational tender within the County only and Program that Administration prepare a draft tender document and a proposed list of truckers to be reviewed by Council.

.....Carried unanimously

Redesign SHSO7 Item No. 18 Correspondence received from Mr. Trynchy, Funding Minister of Transportation, advised that funding for the engineering redesign of SH 607 would be made available to the County.

Councillors Koots and Hinkley left the meeting.

Joint Mtg. Item No. 19 Council discussed the proposed joint meeting with Town between the Town of Ponoka and the County of Ponoka. It was determined that April 26, 1993at 4:00 p.m. would be an agreeable date. '1 gs April 15, 1993 Page 8

Councillors Koots and Hinkley rejoined the meeting.

Item No. 19 (continued)

C/l88/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire that the joint meeting between the Town of Ponoka and the County of Ponoka No. 3 be set for April 26, 1993 at 4:00 p.m.

.....Carried unanimously

C/189/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire at 4:38 that Council go into in—camera.

.....Carried unanimously

C/190/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley at 5:20 p.m. that the regular meeting reconvene.

.....Carried unanimously

Reeve Reich recessed the meeting at 5:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:50 p.m.

C/191/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that Council rescind motion Rescind Motion #C/178/93 to adopt the School Board operating budget for 1993-94. School Budget .....Carried 9 In Favour 2 Opposed

Reeve Reich recessed the meeting at 7:56 p.m. and reconvened at 10:09 p.m.

C/192/93 Moved by Councillor Koots that the 1993-94 School Board Approval School operating budget be approved in the amount of $15,951,428. Budget Reeve Reich requested a recorded vote.

.....Carried 7 In Favour 4 Opposed

Voting in favour of the motion was: Councillors Verheire, Koots, Lentz, Hinkley, Keay, Reeve Reich and Jody Bignell.

Opposed to the motion was: Lois Semenyna, Joanne McNichol, Anne Pohl and Councillor Steiger.

C/193/93 Moved by Councillor Keay that the Council meeting be adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

....Carried unanimously

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