MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2012 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 232 MAIN STREET, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA.
PRESENT: Div. 5 - Bob Long, Reeve; Div. 1 - Brian Holsworth, Deputy Reeve; Div. 2 - Carol Calhoun, Div. 3 - Jerry Wittstock, Councillor (by video conferencing); Ken Hoppins, Councillor; Div. 7 - Bobby Painter, Councillor. ABSENT - Div. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor.
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: CAO - Kevin Miner; Assistant CAO - Laurie Watt; Recording Secretary - Carolyn Van der Kuil.
Reeve Long called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
Additions to the Agenda: Under Council Committee Reports: Kneehill Regional FCSS; Agricultural Service Board; Remembrance Day ñ Huxley; Marigold Library System; Badlands Ambulance Services Society.
Clr. Holsworth moved approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved approval of the November 6, 2012 Council Meeting minutes as presented. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council approve the 2013 Communications Strategy as presented and direct administration to develop and bring forward for Council consideration, policies and an implementation plan in early 2013. CARRIED
Legal Costs ñ Oil Lease Sites
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council receive as information. CARRIED
Covenant Health Meeting Invitation
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council table this agenda item until later in the Council meeting. CARRIED
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council direct administration to submit a response to the tender for Management Services to AQUA 7 Water Services Commission for the ensuing three year period. CARRIED
Debi Moon, reporter for The Capital, entered the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
The meeting recessed from 8:54 a.m. to 9:03 a.m.
Present when the meeting reconvened were Pete McRae, Director of Operations, and Brandy Hay Evans, Operations Executive Assistant.
Pete McRae presented the Operations Report comprised of Transportation (Roads), Water and Miscellaneous updates. The following items were also addressed:
* Back-up Generator costs, for the four water reservoirs, will be ready for next Council Meeting.
* Council received many complaints from ratepayers last week on the condition of the Provincial and Secondary Highways. Kneehill County does not have any jurisdiction over these highways and ratepayers should call Carillion or Alberta Transportation if they have complaints.
* Council thanked Operations for their hard work in clearing County roads, and appreciated that they worked on Saturday to get the job done.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council receive the Operations Summary report as presented. CARRIED
Road Upgrade Request -TAQA North Ltd.
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council move to approve TAQA North Ltd. revised request under Policy #5-13 to upgrade an 800 metre portion of RR 24-2 South of TWP 32-4 to their well site located at NE 22-32-24 W4 to a Schedule "B" Minor Local Road (Gravel) with work on this project to begin in 2013. CARRIED
Maintenance Project Listing
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council direct Administration to construct a policy for Council consideration at a subsequent meeting. CARRIED
Pete McRae and Brandy Hay Evans left the meeting at 9:29 a.m.
Mike Morton, Director of Finance entered the meeting at 9:31 a.m.
Operating Account Report September 2012 - Mike Morton reviewed the Operation Account Report.
Capital Funding Report September 2012 - Mike Morton reviewed the Capital Funding Report.
Reserves Report September 2012 - Mike Morton reviewed the Reserves Report.
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council receive the Operating Account Report, the Capital Funding Report, and the Reserves Report ending September 2012 as presented. CARRIED
Interim Budgets 2013: 5.1a Interim Revenue Budget; 5.1b Interim Expenses Without Wages Budget; 5.1c Interim Expenses with Wages Budget; 5.1d Interim Capital Budget.
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council accept the 2013 interim operating and capital budgets excluding the wages and salaries component. CARRIED
Clr. Painter and Reeve Long declared a possible pecuniary interest with the next agenda item and left the meeting at 10:02 a.m.
Clr. Holsworth assumed the position of Chair.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council accept the 2013 interim operating and capital budgets including the wages and salaries component. CARRIED
Mike Morton left the meeting at 10:03 a.m.
The meeting recessed from 10:03 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
Clr. Painter and Reeve Long were present when the meeting reconvened.
Reeve Long re-assumed the position of Chair.
Council and Committee Reports
Kneehill Regional FCSS - Written report by Clr. Calhoun on the FCSS Volunteer forum supper that was held on November 7, 2012, and the Regular FCSS meeting held on November 8, 2012.
Agricultural Service Board - Written report by Clr. Hoppins on attending the Central Zone ASB Conference in Beiseker, AB on November 8, 2012. Kneehill County will be hosting this event next year.
8.3 Remembrance Day - Written report by Clr. Painter on attending the Remembrance Day Service in Huxley, AB on November 11, 2012.
Marigold Library - Written report by Clr. Painter on attending the Marigold Library System meeting in High River, AB on November 17, 2012. Next Board meeting will be on January 26, 2013.
Badlands Ambulance Services Society - The unapproved minutes of the November 8, 2012 meeting were presented to Council. Clr. Holsworth reported that the next regular Badlands Ambulance meeting is on January 24, 2013. There will be a Transitional Meeting on November 27, 2012 at 11:00 am, and is unable to attend.
Reeve Long moved that Council authorize the attendance of Clr. Calhoun , Badlands Ambulance Services Society alternate member, at the November 27, 2012 meeting in Drumheller. CARRIED
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council receive the Council and Committee Reports as presented. CARRIED
Debi Moon left the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council receive the Correspondence Report. CARRIED
Council Business Pending & Summary Reports
Business Pending Report 2008/2009/2010/2011
Business Pending Report 2012
Business Completed Items Summary Report 2012
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council receive the Business Pending and Summary reports. CARRIED
Clr. Wittstock left the meeting at 10:42 a.m.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council go into In-Camera at 10:42 a.m. CARRIED
Kevin Miner, Laurie Watt and Carolyn Van der Kuil left the meeting at 11:30 a.m. The remainder of the minutes were recorded by Reeve Long.
Clr. Holsworth moved the meeting out of In-Camera at 12:02 p.m. CARRIED
Covenant Health Meeting Invitation Cont'd
Clr. Calhoun moved this agenda item be lifted from the table. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved that Reeve Long respond by letter to Covenant Health, stating that a representative from Kneehill County will not attend the January 10th, 2013 meeting, and that Reeve Long will follow up with Marilyn Weber by phone after the letter has been sent. CARRIED
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council approve the Administration Reception renovation with funding to come from the Building Reserves up to the amount of $125,000 (one hundred and twenty five thousand dollars). CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2012 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 232 MAIN STREET, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA.
PRESENT: Div. 5 - Bob Long, Reeve; Div. 1 - Brian Holsworth, Deputy Reeve; Councillors:Div. 2 - Carol Calhoun, Div. 3 - Jerry Wittstock, Div. 4 - Glen Keiver, Div. 6 - Ken Hoppins, Div. 7 - Bobby Painter.
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: CAO Kevin Miner; Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil.
Reeve Long called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Additions to the Agenda: Canadian Badlands.
Clr. Hoppins moved approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved approval of the September 25, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes as amended. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council schedule a different time to meet with MLA Ken Lemke, when all of Council can attend and when he is in the area for some other event. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council provide support to the Alberta/Northwest Territories Command The Royal Canadian Legion "Military Service Recognition Book" with the purchase of a 1/10 page full colour advertisement at a cost of $325.00. CARRIED
Tax Sales 2012
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council set the reserve bids for the following properties per the appraisals.
* Appraisal Roll 28221623000 Portion SW-16-28-20-4 - Appraised Value is Forty five Thousand Dollars ($45,000)
* Appraisal Roll 29231415000 Portion SE-14-29-23-4 - Appraised Value is Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)
* Appraisal Roll 30262644000 Portion NE-26-30-26-4 - Appraised Value is Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($430,000)
* Appraisal Roll 33272432000 Portion NW-24-33-27-4 - Appraised Value is Two Hundred and Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000)
* Appraisal Roll 29221233600 Portion NW-12-29-22-4 Plan 4267CS Block 1 Lots 9 and 10 -Appraised Value is Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000)
* Appraisal Roll 29230723000 Portion SW-7-29-23-4 Plan 3792JK Parcel A ñ Appraised Value is One hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000)
* Appraisal Roll 29232613000 Portion SE-26-29-23-4 Plan 9010881 Lot 1 - Appraised Value is Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000)
* Appraisal Roll 30240945100 Portion NE-9-30-24-4 Plan 5050AK Block 7 Lots 3 to 10 - Appraised Value is Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000)
* Appraisal Roll 31251613000 Portion SE-16-31-25-4 Plan 9111809 Lot 1 - Appraised Value is One Hundred and Ninety Five Thousand Dollars ($195,000)
* Appraisal Roll 32263442760 Portion NE-34-32-26-4 Plan 5861GN Block 2 Lane South of Lot C - Appraised Value is Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000)
* Appraisal Roll 34231732900 Portion NW-17-34-23-4 Plan 6680AP Block 2 Lots 13 to 17 ñ Appraised Value is Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000) CARRIED
Legal Costs - Oil Lease Site Assessments
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council receive as information. CARRIED
Town of Trochu Community Showcase Flapjack Fiesta
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council approve a sponsorship of $200.00 for this event and authorize the attendance of Clr. Hoppins and Clr. Painter. CARRIED
The meeting recessed from 8:53 a.m. until 9:01 a.m.
Pete McRae, Director of Operation, and Brandy Hay Evans, Operations Executive Assistant, were present when the meeting reconvened.
Operations Summary
Pete McRae presented the Operations Report comprised of Transportation (Roads), Water and Miscellaneous updates. The following items were also addressed:
* Road side mowing will not meet deadline and will likely be requesting a three week extension.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council receive the Operations Summary report as presented. CARRIED
Churchill Water Co-op Vault
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council approve and award the engineering design and quote from T & T Canadian Consultants to construct and upgrade the Churchill Water Systems Pumphouse, which will be completed in 2013, with funding to come from the water reserve budget. CARRIED
Debi Moon, reporter for The Capital, entered the meeting at 9:21 a.m.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council approve TAQA North Ltd. to upgrade an 800 metre portion of RR 24-2 south of TWP 32-4 to their well site located at NE 22-32-24 W4 to a Schedule "B" Minor Local Road (Gravel) building standard. CARRIED
Pete McRae and Brandy Hay Evans left the meeting at 9:35 a.m.
Council and Committee Reports
Kneehill Regional FCSS Agreement
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council table this agenda item until the next Council meeting. CARRIED
Badlands Ambulance Services Society - Clr. Holsworth provided Council with details from the special meeting held on October 4, 2012, in which the Badlands Ambulance Services Society decided to divest and turn the ambulance service over to Alberta Health Services.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Clr. Holsworth attend the Badlands Ambulance Services Society meetings until our membership is up at the end of the 2012 calendar year. CARRIED
The meeting recessed from 9:52 a.m. until 10:01 a.m.
Bruce and Leona Hogg were present when the meeting reconvened.
Bruce and Leona Hogg were congratulated on receiving the 2012 Calgary Stampede Farm Family Award and were presented with a plaque in recognition of this honour.
Bruce and Leona Hogg and Reeve Long left the meeting at 10:05 a.m. in order to have a photo taken.
Bruce and Leona Hogg left the meeting at 10:08 a.m.
Council and Committee Reports Cont'd
Agricultural Service Board - A written report provided by Clr. Hoppins on the October 2, 2012 Agricultural Service Board meeting.
Kneehill Housing Corporation - A written report provided by Clr. Calhoun on the October 3, 2012 Board Meeting.
Debi Moon left the meeting at 10:10 a.m.
Pete McRae, Director of Operations entered the meeting at 10:14 a.m.
Mike Morton, Director of Financial Services entered the meeting at 10:15 a.m.
Canadian Badlands - A written report provided by Reeve Long on the meeting he attended regarding the completion of the Regional Tourism Organization.
Clr. Painter moved that Council receive the Council and Committee Reports as presented. CARRIED
Financial Reports
Mike Morton reviewed the Operating Accounts Report.
Mike Morton reviewed the Capital Funding Report.
Mike Morton reviewed the Reserves Report.
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council receive the Operating Accounts Report, the Capital Funding Report, and the Reserves Report as presented. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved to have Council accept the 10 year Capital Equipment Replacement Plan as presented. CARRIED
Mike Morton left the meeting at 10:54 a.m.
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council go into In-Camera at 10:54 a.m. CARRIED
Clr. Holsworth moved the meeting out of In-Camera at 12:03 p.m. CARRIED
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council authorize the attendance of Reeve Long and Clr. Calhoun to the Alberta Health Services Community Engagement Reception on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moves that Council approve the Kneehill County Major Maintenance Crew to upgrade RR 23-3, South from TWP 34-2 to SW10-34-23 W4 for $23,000.00(twenty three thousand dollars) plus GST to a "Schedule B", Minor Local Road (Gravel) building standard. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun left the meeting at 12:16 p.m.
Clr. Painter moved that Council receive the Correspondence Report. CARRIED
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council receive the Business Pending and Summary reports. CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 232 MAIN STREET, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA.
Present: Div. 5 - Bob Long, Reeve; Div. 1 - Brian Holsworth, Deputy Reeve; Councillors: Div. 2 - Carol Calhoun, Div. 3 - Jerry Wittstock, Div. 4 - Glen Keiver, Div. 6 - Ken Hoppins, Div. 7 - Bobby Painter.
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: CAO Kevin Miner; Assistant CAO Laurie Watt; Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil.
Reeve Long called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Withdrawn from Agenda: Drumheller & District Solid Waste Association.
Additions to the Agenda: Kneehill Medical Clinic, Community Futures Wildrose, Canadian Badlands Ltd.
Clr. Wittstock moved approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved approval of the August 28, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes as presented. CARRIED
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council receive the July 2012 Bank Reconciliation as presented. CARRIED
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council authorize the attendance of Council to attend the Roles and Responsibilities Workshop being held in Acme, AB on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. CARRIED
Council Meeting recessed from 8:38 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. for Council to take a look at the Reception area renovations.
John McKiernan, Environment Supervisor and Lawrie Ross, Road Maintenance supervisor were present when the meeting reconvened.
Clr. Carol Calhoun moved that Council direct administration to put together a renovation plan with the assistance of Driwall Excellence & Construction Inc. for the upstairs and downstairs entrance and reception areas to bring back to Council to assist them in developing a budget. CARRIED
Lawrie Ross and John McKiernan presented the Operations Report comprised of Transportation (Roads), Water and Miscellaneous updates. The following items were also addressed:
* Projected date for the Roadside mowing completion is October 31, 2012.
* Several intersections on gravel roads in Kneehill County are developing washboards. Roamer Graders are dealing with these presently and if there is a problem area rate payers are to call the County office to report it.
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council receive the Operations Summary report as presented. CARRIED
Water Modeling Application - Sunnyslope WAS - Isaac Olfert.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council approves the connection recommendation as presented. CARRIED
Debi Moon, reporter for The Capital, entered the meeting at 9:20 a.m.
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council approve to make the Buffalo Jump Road safer by reducing the curve in the road by moving the road to the north which will require Kneehill County to purchase a 20 metre road right of way from the Provincial Government and to have power poles moved to accommodate the new road design. CARRIED
Clr. Painter moved that Council invite Tony Chelick Operations Manager for Alberta Transportation from the Hanna Office to Council. CARRIED
Lawrie Ross and John McKiernan left the meeting at 9:26 a.m.
The meeting recessed from 9:27 a.m. until 9:35 a.m.
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council approve Policy # 15-2 for Award Recognition and Congratulatory Presentations as presented, and delete policies #10-1, #10-4 and #10-10 from the policy manual. CARRIED
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council approve the September 2012 Community Grants to Non Profit Organizations funding allocations as per the recommendations of the Community Grants Committee. CARRIED
Council and Committee Reports
Kneehill Medical Clinic ñ Clr. Calhoun spoke on the Executive Summary from the August 21, 2012 meeting that Council reviewed.
Community Futures Wildrose - A written report was submitted by Reeve Long on the September 6, 2012 meeting.
Canadian Badlands - A written report was submitted by Reeve Long on the September 5, 2012 Board Meeting. There was a discussion at this meeting to work with the Special Areas and the towns of Oyen, Consort and Coronation to develop a program around native artifacts. This area has a high volume of intact native artifacts due to the fact a lot of the land has been undisturbed due to farming practices.
Discussion on Kneehill County Road signs. Council directed administration to bring to Council, at a future meeting, a report on all roads entering into Kneehill County and their current signage.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council receive the Council and Committee Reports as presented. CARRIED
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council receive the Correspondence Report. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council receive the Business Pending and Summary reports. CARRIED
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council go into In-Camera at 10:01 a.m. CARRIED
Clr. Painter moved the meeting out of In-Camera at 11:06 a.m. CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m.

MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 28, 2012 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 232 MAIN STREET, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA.
PRESENT: Div. 5 - Bob Long, Reeve; Div. 1 - Brian Holsworth, Deputy Reeve; Councillors: Div. 2 - Carol Calhoun, Div. 3 - Jerry Wittstock, Div. 6 - Ken Hoppins, Div. 7 - Bobby Painter.
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: CAO Kevin Miner; Assistant CAO Laurie Watt; Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil.
ABSENT - Div. 4 - Glen Keiver, Councillor.
Reeve Long called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.
Additions to the Agenda: Badlands Ambulance Services Society; Drumheller & District Solid Waste Association; Central Zone Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties Directors Meeting.
Clr. Calhoun moved approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED
Clr. Wittstock moved approval of the August 7, 2012 Council Meeting Minutes as amended. CARRIED
Business from the Previous Minutes - Strategic Action Items Report 2013.
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council approve the Strategic Action Items Report for 2013, as presented. CARRIED
Town of Trochu Thank You
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council receive as information. CARRIED
Kneehill County Newsletter
Reeve Long moved that Council direct Administration to draft the 2012 Fall Newsletter. CARRIED
Will Nyman, IT Support entered the meeting at 8:50 a.m.
Pictures of Past Councilís Display in Council Chambers
Will Nyman asked Council if they could give Administration direction on how Council would like the pictures of past Council's be displayed in the newly renovated Council Chambers.
Council directed Administration to take a look at different Municipalities to see how they display their Council pictures.
Debi Moon, reporter for The Capital, entered the meeting at 8:55 a.m.
Will Nyman, IT Support left the meeting at 8:58 a.m.
The meeting recessed from 8:58 a.m. until 9:02 a.m.
Pete McRae, Director of Operations, was present when the meeting reconvened.
Operations Summary
Pete McRae presented the Operations Report comprised of Transportation (Roads), Water and Miscellaneous updates. The following items were also addressed:
* Sunnyslope water hook up applications have been coming in regularly.
* Notice will be going into the Three Hills Capital on what can and can't be hauled to the Transfer Sites, and hours of operation.
* Someone stole the hat off of Clem T, the Torrington gopher mascot.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council receive the Operations Summary report as presented. CARRIED
Water Modeling Application - Mount Vernon WAS - Royco Air Service
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council approves the connection recommendation as presented. CARRIED
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council approves the amended Policy #13-20-2 as presented. CARRIED
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council approve the application of Calcium dust control in front of the County Shop along 1st Ave from the north property line to the south property line on a yearly basis. CARRIED
Pete McRae left the meeting at 9:28 a.m.
Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee Barbecue
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council authorize the attendance of Council to attend the Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee Barbecue on Saturday September 22, 2012 at Keiver's Lake. CARRIED
Landscaping in Front of Kneehill County Administration Office
Clr. Holsworth moved to table this agenda item until later in the meeting. CARRIED
Policy on Presenting Plaques & Certificates
Council directed Administration to make a few amendments and then bring Policy #15-2 back to a future Council meeting for approval.
The meeting recessed from 9:57 a.m. until 10:06 a.m.
Cindy Amos, Executive Director of the Canadian Badlands Tourism Investment Foundation was present when the meeting reconvened.
Canadian Badlands Tourism Investment Foundation -Cindy Amos - 10:00 a.m.
Cindy Amos, Executive Director to the Canadian Badlands Tourism Investment Foundation provided Council with an overview of their organization. Canadian Badlands Foundation Inc. is a sister company of the Canadian Badlands Limited and was created in 2011. Their vision is to create tourism awareness and strategically stimulate regional economic development, and procure tourism business and investment, support job creation, and strengthen our rural local economy in the tourism industry.
Reeve Long thanked Cindy Amos on an excellent presentation.
Alberta Development Officers Association 2012 Conference
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council authorize the attendance of Council and Kneehill County Municipal Planning Commission members to the Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Alberta Development Officers Association Conference in Drumheller, AB. CARRIED
Council and Committee Reports: Canadian Badlands Minister Tour - Written report by Reeve Long.
Badlands Ambulance Services Society - A copy of the unapproved minutes were provided by Clr. Holsworth.
Drumheller & District Solid Waste Association - A written report will be submitted by Clr. Calhoun next Council Meeting.
Central Zone Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (CAAMDC) Directors Meeting - Reeve Long updated Council on the CAAMDC Directors Meeting held on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Kneehill County.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council receive the Council and Committee Reports as presented. CARRIED
Brandon Wagstaff entered the meeting at 10:44 a.m.
Reeve Long presented Brandon Wagstaff with a certificate acknowledging that he is one of the 2012 County Scholarship Recipients. Reeve Long also congratulated Brandon Wagstaff on being the recipient of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties (AAMDC) 2012 Scholarship. The AAMDC provides funding assistance to five rural students each year (one student in each of the five AAMDC geographic districts).
Reeve Long and Brandon Wagstaff left the meeting at 10:48 a.m.to 10:53 a.m. to have a picture taken. At that time Brandon Wagstaff came back to Council to thank Council for the scholarship.
Brandon Wagstaff left the meeting at 10:55 a.m.
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council receive the Correspondence Report. CARRIED
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council receive the Business Pending and Summary reports. CARRIED
Laurie Watt, Assistant CAO left the meeting at 10:59 a.m.
Laurie Watt, Assistant CAO and Mike Morton, Director of Finance entered the meeting at 11:01 a.m.
Mike Morton reviewed the Operating Account Report.
Clr. Calhoun moved that Council receive the Operating Account Report as presented. CARRIED
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council receive the Capital funding Report as presented. CARRIED
Mike Morton reviewed the Reserves Report.
Clr. Wittstock moved that Council receive the Reserves Report as presented. CARRIED
Mike Morton reviewed the Water Review Report.
Clr. Hoppins moved that Council receive the Water Review report as presented. CARRIED
Clr. Holsworth moved that Council accept the amendment to the 2012 Capital Budget as presented. CARRIED
Mike Morton left the meeting at 11:40 a.m.
The meeting recessed from 11:40 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.
Clr. Painter moved that Council go into In-Camera at 12:45 p.m. CARRIED
Clr. Hoppins moved the meeting out of In-Camera at 2:26 p.m. CARRIED
Landscaping in Front of Kneehill County Administration Office
Clr. Holsworth moved this agenda item be lifted from the table. CARRIED
Clr. Calhoun moved to engage the services of Raven Landscaping for the revitalization of the front landscaping at the administration building based on the quote provided with the addition of the low voltage lighting option. CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m.
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