Beiseker council addressed a series of complaints regarding students speeding away from the Beiseker Community School (BCS), using the alley behind the 300 block of 5th Street.
Council had been planning on closing the exit that is being used for this route, but the Rocky View Schools board has asked for time to correct on the problem first.
Val Murdoff, BCS principal, Darrell Couture, associate superintendent and Ron Mesiatowsky, superintendent of maintenance attended the meeting and advised council that the parking lot configuration was approved in 1998.
The school has not been aware of any problems concerning the parking lot and believes that closing that exit, thereby forcing the vehicles to exit onto the street, could cause more problems with school buses and children.
Murdoff advised that the school only became aware of the problem when council sent a letter requesting that the exit to the alley be closed.
She has since talked to the students and the school is monitoring the lot more closely.
She requested that council give the school more time to rectify the problem.
Council was open to this idea and advised that it would contact Murdoff if any more complaints are received.
• Village Foreman Bill Hnybida reported that the Railway Museum sewer tie-in is now completed. Where the pavement had to be cut will be patched with cold mix for now.
• The sewer line at the airport has been exposed, repaired and wrapped with insulation and heat tape as it is very shallow.
• Eight new Green Ash trees have been planted at the corner of Highway 72 and Beacon Heights Road.
• Wiring has been put in place for the new community events sign with delivery expected in three to four weeks.
• The Village backhoe needs new lower ball joints and the front differential needs to be replaced. Cost would be about $6,800. As the backhoe is not worth that much, Councillor Fegan moved to have Hnybida research the costs to purchase or lease a backhoe, and bring the information back to council.
Councillor Brenda Hynbida informed council that Family and Community Support Services has approved the following amounts to Beiseker Community Links: Halloween Party; $500; Pregnant and Beyond; $1,500; Kids Zone; $1,500.
Councillor Hnybida told council that tenders for the downtown project will be released this week, with a closing date of Oct. 28.
Councillor Dave Fegan told council that Wildrose Community Futures is embarking on a business vitality initiative, which is starting with a study in Strathmore and Acme. Loan requests have been down over the past six months and Community Futures will be doubling its efforts with respect to the business and professional visitation programs in member communities.
Councillor Fred Walters informed council that there is still no firm date for the moving the building for the Train Museum.
Walters informed council that the Beiseker Chamber of Commerce has expressed a willingness to assist with improvements at the campground. Costs are being explored for sewer and power hookups.
Council received a Peace Officer service agreement between the County of Rocky View and Beiseker. Council instructed administration to set up a meeting with the County to discuss the agreement.
The next meeting of Beiseker council, an organizational meeting for the newly elected council, will be held on Oct. 26. The public is welcome.
