ECA Review - 2019-05-16

ECA REVIEW HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB M A y 16'19 3
Major infrastructure projects awarded
Terri Huxley
ECA Review
A number of major infrastructure
projects will soon begin action later
this year after council awarded the
appropriate tender bids to each.
The Town of Stettler’s 2019 Capital
Budget has set aside $280,000 to
replace the water mains and services
on 52 Street from 48 to 49 Avenue.
Wally’s Backhoe Services, a
Stetter based contractor, won the bid
at $172,505.80. A 10 per cent contingency
added as well as engineering
costs made for a grand total of
$221,369.75, saving the town almost
$59,000 to complete.
The money saved will go towards
other projects.
Urban Dirtworks was awarded the
‘complicated job’ of conducting the 57A
Street water and sewer main lines
replacement.
Staff mentioned that the complications
of the job includes overhead
power lines, a gas line down the
middle of the road, a buried phone and
internet line all within the narrow
alley.
The nature and scope of work
required a higher cost for engineering
as well as the actual tender price
which came to a total of $458,931.57,
almost $19,000 over budget.
Border Paving was given $635,024.67,
plus a contingency of $63,502.47 plus
non tender amounts of $84,457.87,
(including engineering utilizing
Tagish Engineering at a maximum
cost of $50,000) and additionally will
complete paving patches in the
amount of $68,515.00 for a total project
cost of $851,500 excluding gst., with
funding from the 2019 Capital Budget.
The Heart Haven Lodge parking lot
will also be done by Border Paving at a
Financial statements
Cont’d from Pg 1
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Theresa Fuller mentioned that the
extra lease funds would be helpful to
operating costs but anyone that is
opposed to the project will have an
opportunity to speak their mind when
a public hearing is determined at a
future meeting.
Public Works did have a concern
with the amount of space that site contains
as trucks will have less space to
turn and move as needed when
unloading.
Many issues are expected to be handled
when the proper development
application is submitted by the
company.
Coun. Rob McDonald said it was a
“no brainer” and Coun. Lynn Schultz
commented “I like the revenue side.”
Tennis/Pickleball Court
Funding Source
Back at the Sept. 6, a motion to
TOWN OF STETTLER COUNCIL
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Council agreed to
changed the guideline to
reflect $100 per year of
service for councillors and
$200 per year of service
for the mayor.
Out of the office and into the field, new Kneehill County Chief Administrative Officer
(CAO) Mike Haugen, right, inspects the Orkney Viewpoint with County Parks Manager
Bowen Clausen Mon. May 13. The Orkney Viewpoint, perched on a remote cliff
overlooking the Red Deer River valley, was one of 40 stops on a day-long bus tour for
Haugen and nine administrators. “It’s good,” said Haugen, “to see in the field what we
talk about in the office.”
ECA Review/D.Nadeau
approve the Tennis and Pickleball
court was passed.
In it, it was missed as to where the
funding was to be drawn out of
although councillors did have a recollection
of a conversation surrounding
it.
Unrestricted surplus will be used to
fund the $30,324 project which council
unanimously approved the motion.
On top of this, the recreation board
has also applied for a matching grant
but it will not be known if they receive
it until later in the year.
Bashaw Golf Course and Country
Club Financial Statements
The Bashaw Golf Course and
Country Club’s financial statements
were accepted by council.
“Overall, they seem to be doing quite
nicely,” said CAO Fuller.
Rowland, Parker & Associates LLP
conducted the audit.
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tender price of $86,228.33 with a total
project cost of $165,000 which is being
funded entirely by the County of
Stettler Housing Authority.
Based on an assessment in 2018, it
was determined that the Bus Garage
located at 5012-47 Street required substantial
repair to its roof.
Town Council approved the repair
as a 2019 capital expenditure for
$15,000 but on April 26 during an
onsite inspection, it was determined
that the exterior trim and doors were
also in need of repair and a new coat
of paint.
Rodeo Roofing was the sole contractor
who submitted a bid for the
Bus Garage Roof Replacement
Tender, giving council the option of
asphalt shingles or galvanized metal.
The pros and cons of both materials
were mentioned but, in the end,
council chose the galvanized metal for
its lighter material, durability, fire
resistance, longer warranty, long
lasting nature and recyclability.
Councillor service recognition
A policy that acknowledges the long
standing commitment councillors
have to their community was brought
forward for discussion.
Councillors who resign and are not
returning to council are typically
given a gift coordinated between the
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
and mayor that reflects that councillors
individuality.
Council agreed to changed the
guideline to reflect $100 per year of
service for councillors and $200 per
year of service for the mayor.
The gift would be given during a
public function such as council or privately
at the discretion of the
individual.
“It’s nothing too crazy but shows all
the extra time given,” said CAO Greg
Switenky. “A small token [of
appreciation].”
STARS presentation
STARS Senior Municipal Relations
Liaison Glenda Farnden came to
council to share an annual update of
the non-profit and their activity in the
Stettler area.
“We’ve seen so many challenges,
innovation and changes through those
years, all for the better,” said Farnden.
Last year, STARS was just shy of
3,000 missions flown last year, a start
comparison from the first 50 conducted
in 1985.
STARS serves four provinces in
western Canada from B.C. to Manitoba
with six bases.
An average of five missions are done
in Alberta each day, making the
majority of calls.
In 2018, the Stettler Hospital
requested cardiac and sepsis education
from the STARS educational unit
Shop Stettler’s
STAMPEDE
May 17 - June 8
Heartland Quilter’s
29 th Annual
Quilt Show
Fri., JUNE 7
10-7
CASTOR
Gun Show
Sat. & Sun. June 1 & 2
Castor Community Hall
Sat. 10am - 5pm
Sun. 10am - 3pm
Admission $ 5 00 , under 12 free with adult
FOR INFO AND BOOKINGS
Please Contact Tina (403) 741-7377
June 8, 9 & 10
• 3 Women
Minimum
• 3 Game Guarantee
Grand Prize valued at $1,000 in gift cards and
prizes from participating businesses
Shop Local, Shop Stettler.... and WIN!
For more information and a list of
participating businesses visit
www.stettlerboardoftrade.com
which is a van set like the inside of a
hospital.
Three missions have already taken
place around Stettler this year while
15 calls were made within the County
of Stettler last year.
Farnden will be returning in the fall
for another update.
2020 marks 35 years for STARS.
$250
Entry Fee
Sat., JUNE 8
10-4
Stettler
Legion Hall
5014 -51 St.,
Stettler
Admission $ 5
Hand Hills
Lake Rodeo
Grounds
• Home Run Derby • Wheel Barrow Race
• Beer Gardens • Raffles
• Cabaret Saturday in the Beer Gardens with Big “O”
To enter/more info call Brandon 403-857-9524