Milo Canopener (March 1, 2005)

An archive of the Milo Canopener.The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from the Archives at Milo Library to digitize and display this content.Milo Can Opener Box 12, Milo, AB TOL 1L0 Canada Post Agmt. # 40607518 MILO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY N/C MILO CAN OPENER March 2005 Edition no. 177Ad Rates Subscription Rates Business Directory $ 5.00 Milo $ 16.00 Quarter Page 6.00 (- pickup,delivery or mailed) Half Page 8.00 Mailed (outside Miio) 24.00 Full Pages 15.00 Single Copies 2.00 Classifieds 2.00 The following items are free of charge Letters to the Editor are welcome. Notices Announcements (Wedding, Anniversary, Births, Showers, etc.) Cards of Thanks News items Articles Please sign them, no letters will be printed if not signed. Requests to remain anonymous will not be honoured. 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CALGARY, ALBERTA T2A 4T8 Tel: (403) 273-MICE (6423) Fax: (403) 204-2125Time and Place Attendance Library Board Report VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES The regular meeting of the Village of Milo was called to order on Monday December 13, 2004 at 7:05 p.m. Present were Mayor Vooys, Councillor Phillips, Councillor Phair and Municipal Administrator Ginger Deitz. Ellen Watt and Vince Stevens were also in attendance at the start of the meeting to make presentations to Council. Ellen Watt, representing the Milo Library Board, presented a brief report of Library Operations and their 2005 Budget. Chinook Arch, Shoegrass and other Library Systems are putting together an Integrated Library System for Alberta which would see all Library books on one database. They are trying to decide what system to use, Dynex or Lynex. The Operating Grant for 2005 is not much more than what was received in 1995. The Government has not be keeping up with inflation, and our Library needs more funds to continue operations at an acceptable level. The Friends of the Milo Library have been able to raise funds by working at Casino Events in Lethbridge and some money may be available through different Provincial Grants. Bank of Nova Scotia Vince Stevens, Manager of Bank of Nova Scotia Milo, presented Council with a Copy of the Demand Loan Approval Demand Loan Agreement for the new Water Reservoir. The $210,000 demand loan is non revolving and due on June 30, 2005. If Provincial Grant money has not been received by then, a loan extension will have to be done. The interest rate is prime (currently 4 !4%) and interest payments will be made each month. The Bank also requires written approval from Municipal Affairs for the Village of Milo to take this loan, and Administrator Deitz will take care of this. Mayor Vooys and Councillor Phillips signed a letter agreeing to the terms and conditions presented by Mr. Stevens and both will stop in at the bank later in the week to sign the loan papers. Minutes of Previous The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 15, 2004 were read and adopted as Meeting presented by Mayor Vooys. Financial Report Administrator Deitz reviewed the Bank Reconciliation and the Record Of Expenses and Disbursements for November with the Council. Mayor Vooys MOVED the acceptance of the Financial Report as presented. CARRIED. Business Arising from Administrator Deitz will forward Bulletins about Electronics Recycling Program and Correspondence Defective Light Bulbs to the Can Opener for the general public’s information. Administrator Deitz will forward Volunteer Fire Brigade Insurance bulletin and Rogers Wireless letter to Milo Fire Department for their consideration. Correspondence regarding Municipal Property Valuations tabled for discussion at a later date. Board Reports Milo Library Board: Councillor Phair MOVED that the Budget presented by Milo Library Board be approved as Presented. CARRIED. Vulcan & District EMS: Councillor Phillips provided information from this meeting. It is projected that on April 1, 2005, the Calgary Health Authority will be taking over all the Ambulance Services in its jurisdiction. Our Countywide Ambulance Service has accumulated $60,000 in debt over the last 3 years, and the Vulcan County has been carrying the debt. It is possible that this accumulated debt will have to be paid out when the CHR takes over, and in this case, each municipality will be required to pay their portion of the debt. For now, the EMS will requisition each municipality for a full year’s payment and adjustments, if any, will be made when the take over is official. Vulcan Business Development Committee: Councillor Phair provided information from this meeting. Wildrose Wireless Internet is up And running in some communities, but they do not have enough towers. The price of steel prohibits them from building new towers, so they are trying to use structures within the Municipalities which have highest sight line. Tentatively, the Milo Seed Cleaning Plant hasVILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES (CONTINUED) been chosen to house the antennae for Milo, The VBDC is working on a County brochure to “sell our Municipalities as retirement destinations. They have requested a 1 paragraph ad for the Village of Milo. Administrator Deitz and Councillor Phair will work on this. The Town of Vulcan is looking at using Solar Panel Powered Water Heating. Provincial and federal funding is available for such innovative conservation projects. Finally, the VBDC is expecting increased growth along the Highway 2 Corridor south of High River and it is hoped that the County of Vulcan can benefit from this as well. Water Reservoir Everything but the landscaping is done with the new water reservoir. Landscaping will be completed in early Spring. There was a significant charge to change out the 4" valve to a 6 valve at the pumphouse, in spite of the fact that UMA Engineering admits this should have been done in the first place. UMA Engineering has submitted a final estimate for completion, and it appears that with the expected land costs and surveying expenses, the new water reservoir will come in at budget. Administrator Deitz will phone Harold Dewitt to do a survey on the land as soon as possible. Uti ity and Tax Account Administrator Deitz presented reports of the Arrears on Village Utility Accounts, Village Tax Arrears Accounts and Pumphouse Water Purchase Accounts. Administrator Deitz suggested that the Village have a standard contract for each Treated Water Metered Customer which outlines the responsibilities of each party, the rate for service and the maximum consumption amounts per period to prevent billing/service issues in the future. Councillor Phillips MOVED that the Village send such a contract to each Treated Water Metered Customer. CARRIED. Agricore United Treated Lome Umscheid of Agricore United Milo Agro Center has asked the Village what would Water Access is required to access the Treated Water Supply. He has already obtained permission from Kevin Booth to tie into his line. Council directed Administrator Deitz to send a letter stating that Agricore United be required to purchase and install a water meter in an accessible location and sign a standard contract to become a Treated Water Metered Customer. Tires for Tractor Townsman Victor Crowe requested new rear tires for the Village Tractor. Mayor Vooys has examined the tires and finds no wear on them. Council declines the request at this time. Council feels the traction problems that Townsman Crowe is experiencing could be remedied by building and adding a sandbox to the rear of the tractor for weight. This would also facilitate spreading of sand during the winter season. Mayor Vooys will discuss this with Townsman Crowe. Street Improvement Keith Schenher of Alberta Transportation has inquired as to the status of the paving of . r°9ram Railway Avenue, and requested a Statement of Funding Report on the money the Village has received under this program. Council directed Administrator Deitz to reply that the paving is currently on hold pending the completion of the upgrade on Highway 542. This upgrade will change the Railway Avenue entrance and council sees no reason to pave now and then have this section ripped up and re-paved again when the Highway work is done. Also, by waiting for the Highway Upgrade, Council can use the pavers on site for the work and cut back the expense. In addition, the former CPR land is to be put up for sale, and there may have to be water and sewer lines installed through Railway Avenue which would require ripping up any paving if done now, creating further cost for the Village. Administrator Deitz will do a Statement of Funding Report with this letter and submit it to Alberta Transportation to enable the Village to continue to receive Street Improvement Funding. Munix Insurance Renewal Administrator Deitz is working on the Munix Insurance Renewal Information Update. Munix Requires information such as building construction dates, current property values, replacement vehicle values and any other changes to the policy information to create the Village's Insurance Renewal for 2005. Council members provided the required information and Administrator Deitz will fax in this report.VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES (CONTINUED) Vulcan County By-Law Vulcan County By-Law Enforcement Officer Jim Semeschuk has requested that the Village Enforcement Officer reviews their decision to rescind approval to use him for the Village’s By-Law Enforcement Officer. The Council had rescinded their approval because of the cost that was expected. Mr. Semeschuk clarified the cost issue with Mayor Vooys, stating that it is a “as used fee” only and the Village will not be responsible for any shared charges for his other duties. With this clarification, Mayor Vooys MOVED that the Village of Milo again contract Jim Semeschuk for the Village’s By-Law Enforcement Services as required. CARRIED. Councillor Board Meeting Administrator Deitz reminded Councillors to submit their schedule of meetings, Expenses & Mileage expenses, and mileage for the period of July 1 - December 31,2004. Next Meeting Due to Councillor absences in January 2005, the next Regular Meeting of the Village of Milo will be February 3, 2005 at 7:00 in the Village Office. Administrator Deitz will contact Maureen Gehring of the ORRSC to see if she is available to attend this meeting to begin planning for the sale of the former CPR land. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Vooys at 9:40 p.m. VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES Time and Place The regular meeting of the Village of Milo was called to order on Thursday February 3, 2005 at 3:07 p.m. Attendance Present were Mayor Vooys, Councillor Phillips, Councillor Phair and Municipal Administrator Ginger Deitz. Maureen Gaerhing from Oldman River Regional Services Commission was in attendance at the start of the meeting to make a presentation to Council. Kevin Booth joined the meeting at 3:45 p.m. to make a presentation to council. Oldman River Regional Municipal Planner Maureen Gaerhing discussed with Council the steps necessary to Services Commission divide into parcels and sell the former CPR land. This land will require a Land Use by-Law Kevin Booth - Treated Water Delivery change from Railway to Industrial/Commercial. Ms. Gaerhing suggested that the Village advertise a meeting with Harold Dewitt and the Council so any parties which may be interested in purchasing the land can meet and try and determine potential parcel sizes. After that, Mr. Dewitt can commence surveying the land and the set in motion the rest of the process. Ms. Gaerhing also provided information on the process for the final survey and sub division of the Water Reservoir land. With no further questions from Council, Ms. Gaerhing left the meeting at 3:50 p.m. In response to the Treated Water Delivery Contract which was sent to him, Kevin Booth made a request to Council to review and change both the current maximum consumption amount in the winter period and to the rate at which gallons over the maximum amount (summer and winter) are billed. Council tabled a decision on this request to the February 23, 2005 meeting to give them more time to examine the information and review the Village’s financial position before making any changes. Mr. Booth left the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Water Treatment Plant Kevin Booth updated Council on the operation of the new reservoirs and the Treatment Plant The new reservoirs have absorbed water and caused the supply to become low, so Mr. Booth is in the process of re-filling them. This is not expected to happen again once the initial saturation has taken place. The new steps for the filling station have been installed. Some of the users have complained about the railing interfering with the filling process. This railing was required by Safety Code for these new steps. The filling hose has also been repaired. Councillor Phillips reported that the new hydrant at the Treatment Plant now has the correct valves on it to allow users to fill from it with raw water.Minutes of Previous The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 13, 2004 were read and adopted as Meeting presented by Councillor Phillips. Financial Report Administrator Deitz reviewed the Bank Reconciliation and the Record Of Expenses and Disbursements for December 2004 with the Council. She noted that most categories came in at or under budget for the year. Categories which were over budget were discussed for incorporation into the 2005 Expenses Budget. Mayor Vooys MOVED the acceptance of the Financial Report as presented. CARRIED. VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES (CONTINUED) usiness Arising from Administrator Deitz will renew the Alberta Association of Landowners Membership, orrespondence Councillor Phillips completed AUMA Ground Ambulance Transition Questionnaire for Administrator Deitz to e-mail back. Administrator Deitz will put Communities In Bloom information in next Can Opener to see if anyone is interested in organizing this initiative. Mayor Vooys will take information regarding Celebrate Canada funding and Heritage Community Foundation to next Lions Club meeting to see if they are interested. Council declined Agency Membership in Vulcan County Adult Learning Council. Board Reports Vulcan & District EMS: The new ambulance is in active operation. This ambulance is being leased. The old ambulance, despite being fairly new, was costing too much in maintenance and repairs so the decision was made to lease a new one. Vulcan Business Development Committee: Due to inclement weather, this meeting was cancelled. Stakeholders Meeting: Councillor Phair attended this meeting. This group’s purpose is to bring together Oil Companies, the EUB and Vulcan County municipalities and residents to talk about relevant issues. Their next Open House will deal with Coal Bed Methane issues. Water Reservoir Administrator Deitz reported that Harold Dewitt is on vacation until February 11, 2005 and she will request the surveying be done as soon as possible after his return. The Milo Water Co-Op has been given the information they require to pursue Government Grant Funding for their portion of the new Water Reservoir expense. Utility and Tax Account Administrator Deitz presented reports of the Arrears on Village Utility Accounts, Village Tax rrears Accounts and Pumphouse Water Purchase Accounts. Administrator Deitz advised Council she has set up the Pumphouse Water Purchase Accounts on Quickbooks to facilitate billing and record keeping and has received a positive response with this change. Some of the older accounts have been collected, and Administrator Deitz will continue pursuing those left. Council felt that a spare water meter should be purchased by the Village for re-sale to our Treated Water Customers in case of a meter break that does not get repaired. Councillor Phair MOVED that the Village purchase a spare water meter for emergency purposes. CARRIED. Milo Municipal Library The Milo Municipal Library is considering purchasing the two vacant lots on Center Street from their current owners to build a new library. They have had these lots surveyed, and are concerned that Trends By TC building is all but on the property line and what the Village will require of the Library in terms of the easement on this property. The Council stated that it has no problem with this issue and suggested that the Library and Trends create their own agreement for the Encroachment on the Easement between the two parties to protect their own interests. Administrator Deitz will inform the Library of this decision. Regional Fire Quality Councillor Phillips MOVED that the Village of Milo enter into the agreement for a Joint Management Plan Regional Fire Quality Management Plan as presented by Vulcan County. CARRIED.VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES (CONTINUED) Administrator Deitz reported that both Al Manderville, Alberta Municipal Affairs Disaster Services and Vulcan County are requesting an update of our Disaster Services Emergency Contacts. Council reviewed the names and positions and directed Administrator Deitz to forward the information appropriately. Administrator Deitz requested Council provide a maximum budget for a new computer for the Office. Councillor Phillips MOVED that a budget of $2000.00 be set for purchase of a new computer. CARRIED. Councillor Phillips also suggested that the Admi