Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.

#371/13 Minutes:

Swinburnson – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of May 16, 2013 as circulated.

CARRIED

#372/13 Acting Chief Administrative Officer Appointment:

Prystai – that we appoint Jody Jordan as Acting Chief Administrative Officer.

CARRIED

#373/13 Building Permit Applications:

Boylak – that we approve the following building permit applications as per the approval of the Building Inspector:

#15/13 Dennis & Sandra Fedirko – Construct Dect & Shed: 311-5th Street West – $25
#16/13 Eric & Denita Smith – Build Deck & Ramp – 406 Magnusson Avenue – $25
#17/13 WCHS Football Club – Demolish Equipment Building – 400 Avenue D East – $5

CARRIED

#374/13 Business Licence Applications:

Babey – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:

#69/13 Kelly Snook & Dave Johnson – Excvation/Gravel – $100
#70/13 The Chilled 9S (WCHS) – Candy Sales – $25
#71/13 Wayne Green PL Maintenance – Asphalt – $100

CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki declares pecuniary interest and leaves Council Chambers (7:07 p.m.)

#375/13 Vouchers:

Boylak – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Czarnecki and Councillors Jordan, Swinburnson and Prystai:

General Vouchers #313 to #387 = $123,344.33
Visa Auto Withdraw J.E.#5/13 = $ 5,825.47

Payroll Vouchers #162 to #189 = $24,913.59
#190 to #223 = $28,143.94
CARRIED
Mayor Czarnecki returns to Council Chambers (7:08 p.m.)

#376/13 Reports:

Swinburnson– that we receive the following Council Reports:

a) Complaints/Comments Report
b) Bank Reconciliation to April 30, 2013
CARRIED

#377/13 Removal of Tax Lien:

Jordan – that we remove the tax lien on Roll #505049350 as sufficient taxes have been paid.
CARRIED

#378/13 Tax Levy:

Prystai – that, due to the tax levy not being processed by the end of May 2013, we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to create a bylaw to set tax penalties and discounts with the discounts being:

Discounts: 6% if paid by July 31, 2013
5% if paid by August 31, 2013
4% if paid by September 30, 2013
2% if paid by October 31, 2013

Penalties: 10% on arrears unpaid as of December 31, 2013

CARRIED

#379/13 Local Improvements:

Boylak – that the deadline for owners to prepay the local improvement special assessment as authorized by Bylaw #13/12 and Bylaw #25/13 be June 20, 2013.

CARRIED

#380/13 Extended Landfill Hours:

Babey – that we continue the extended landfill hours for the month of June 2013.

CARRIED

#381/13 Graduation Advertisement:

Swinburnson – that we place a congratulatory ad for the Wynyard Composite High School Graduation Class of 2013 in The Wynyard Advance Gazette.

CARRIED

#382/13 Council Meeting Submissions Deadline:

Boylak – that the deadline for submissions for council meetings and sending e-mails to council be referred to the General Government Committee.

CARRIED

#383/13 Drainage Channel:

Prystai – that we refer the subdivision inquiry of Lot 30 Block 14 Plan 99H08143 to the Public Works Committee, as there is a drainage channel on this property.

CARRIED

#384/13 Mayor & Recreation Office Chairs:

Prystai – that we purchase a new office chair for the Recreation Office and use bequeathed money to purchase the Mayor’s chair as was wished.

CARRIED

#385/13 Quillside Place Condos:

Czarnecki – that the replacement on the sidewalk on 1st Street West in front of the new condos be referred to the Public Works Committee.

CARRIED

#386/13 Century Family Farm Award:

Boylak – that we send a letter to Ryan and Graham Melsted acknowledging their Century Family Farm Award.
CARRIED

#387/13 Government Services Building Caretaker:

Swinburnson – that we award the Government Services Building caretaker tender to Ted and Cindy Sieppert at a cost of $1,100 per month.

CARRIED

#388/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented by Assistant to the Administrator, Jody Jordan.

CARRIED

#389/13 Karakochuk’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#390/13 Morrow’s Report:

Babey – that we receive Water Works Foreman Terry Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#391/13 Stefanovic’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#392/13 MuniCode Services Ltd.:

Boylak – that we approve the appointments of the following building officials of MuniCode Services Ltd.:

Wayne Meier
Avinash Gupta, P. Eng.
Brent Adams
Clayton Meier
Ryan Thiessen

CARRIED

#393/13 Wynyard Elementary School Parade:

Boylak – that we allow Wynyard Elementary School to hold a parade on June 12, 2013 going North on 3rd Street East, West on Avenue B, and South on Bosworth Street.

CARRIED

#394/13 Lonestar Oil Field Contracting Ltd. Property Purchase Offer:

Prystai – that we send a letter to Lonestar Oil Field Contracting Ltd. with a counter offer to lease NW 23-32-16-W2 rather than sell.

CARRIED

#395/13 Wynyard Library Repairs:

Prystai – that we refer the library repairs request to the Civic Centre caretaker.

CARRIED

#396/13 Multi Material Recycling Program Webinar:

Prystai – that we authorize Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko to attend the consultation in person on Tuesday June 11, 2013 in Saskatoon or join the webcast.

CARRIED

#397/13 Receive Correspondence:

Prystai – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#398/13 Mayor’s Report:

Czarnecki – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#399/13 General Government Report:

Jordan – that we receive the General Government report as presented by Councillor Swinburnson.

CARRIED

#400/13 Property Clean-up:

Boylak – that we send a letter to the owner of Lots 28 and 30, Block 9, Plan 101816567 to clean up the rear of his premises and to remove the outdated signage.

CARRIED

#401/13 Jordan’s Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the Recreation report as presented by Councillor Jordan.

#402/13 Babey’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive the Environment & Health report as presented by Councillor Babey.
CARRIED

#403/13 Boylak’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive the Transportation Report as presented by Councillor Boylak.

CARRIED

#404/13 Adjourn:

Prystai – that we adjourn the meeting (9:47 PM).
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

#316/13 Minutes:

Boylak – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of May 2, 2013 as circulated.

CARRIED

Delegation: Stantec (7:06 p.m.-7:25 p.m.) – First Potash Ventures Presentation – Muskowekwan Project

Delegation: RCMP – Cst. Ashley Hatch (7:25 p.m. – 7:32 p.m.)

#317/13 Police Report:

Babey – that we receive the RCMP Report as presented by Cst. Ashley Hatch.

#318/13 Building Permit Applications:

Swinburnson – that we approve the following building permit applications as per the approval of the Building Inspector:

#4/13 Terry Fazakas – Renovate & Add Covered Deck – 401-4th Street East – $247.72
#8/13 Dedrik Senft – Build Garage & Move Modular Home: 301 Teskey Crescent – $863.26
#12/13 Walter Lalach – Build Carport – 506 Avenue B East – $201.09
#14/13 Farmland Legacies (Duane Guina) – 100 Bosworth Street – $184.25

CARRIED

#319/13 Lottery Licence Applications:

Jordan – that we approve the following lottery licence applications:

#9/13 Shades of Pink – Karen Lorenz – Raffle – $5][

CARRIED

Councillor Boylak declares pecuniary interest and leaves Council Chambers (7:34 p.m.)

#320/13 Vouchers:

Prystai – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Czarnecki and Councillors Jordan, Swinburnson and Prystai:

General Vouchers #276 to #312 = $64,134.27

Payroll Vouchers #143 to #161 = $17,938.97
CARRIED
Councillor Boylak returns to Council Chambers (7:35 p.m.)

#321/13 Youth Representative Report:

Boylak – that we receive Youth Representative Jenna Townsend’s report as presented.
CARRIED

#322/13 Reports:

Prystai– that we receive the following Council Reports:

a) Complaints/Comments Report
b) Financial Statement to April 30, 2013
CARRIED

#323/13 Removal of Tax Lien:

Prystai – that we remove the tax lien on Roll #505113650 as sufficient taxes have been paid.
CARRIED

#324/13 Abandoned Trailer Seizure:

Prystai – that we seize the abandoned trailer at 316 Goodman Avenue as per Section 406 of The Municipalities Act and that we place the trailer up for sale by tender.

CARRIED

#325/13 Pianos for Tender:

Boylak – that we place for sale by tender the pianos located at the Civic Centre.

CARRIED

#326/13 Provincial Disaster Application Program:

Czarnecki – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to apply to PDAP for designation as a program eligible relief area.

CARRIED

Councillor Kucey declares pecuniary interest and removes himself from debating and voting.

#327/13 Local Library Board:

Czarnecki – that we appoint Pat Kucey to the Local Library Board.

CARRIED

#328/13 Civic Centre Tables:

Kucey – that we advertise for the sale of the four foot wood tables located at the Civic Centre Auditorium.

CARRIED

#329/13 New Arena Revitalization Committee:

Boylak – that we send a letter to the new Arena Revitalization Committee asking for a status update on their group and request that the Committee and the Town work closely together to fundraise for a new arena.

CARRIED

#330/13Pest Control Officers:

Czarnecki – that we appoint Vern Whalen and Laverne Popadynetz as Pest Control Officers for the Town of Wynyard.

CARRIED

#331/13 Tax Levy:

Prystai – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to create a bylaw for tax discounts and penalties as follows;
Discounts: 6% if paid by June 30
5% if paid by July 31
4% if paid by August 31
2% if paid by September 30
Penalties 10% on arrears unpaid as of December 31

CARRIED

#332/13 Dental Building:

Swinburnson – that we hire ProVac to clean the furnace ducts at the Dental Building at a cost of $455 plus $8/register.

CARRIED

#333/13 Pleasantview Cemetery:

Prystai – that we invite the R.M. of Big Quill and the Pleasantview Cemetery Board to a meeting to discuss cemetery issues.

CARRIED

#334/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented.

CARRIED

Youth Representative Townsend leaves Council Chambers (8:45 p.m.)

#335/13Bylaw #28/13:

Boylak – that Bylaw #28/13, a Bylaw to Establish a Minimum Tax for Residential and Commercial Classes of Property and to Set Mill Rate Factors for Local Property Classes, be introduced and read for the first time.

CARRIED

#336/13 Bylaw #28/13:

Babey – that Bylaw #28/13 be read for a second time.

CARRIED

#337/13 Bylaw #28/13:

Kucey – that we proceed with the third reading of Bylaw #28/13.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#338/13 Bylaw #28/13:

Prystai – that Bylaw #28/13 be read for a third time, adopted and attached hereto.

CARRIED

#339/13 Bylaw #29/13:

Prystai – that Bylaw #29/13, a Bylaw of the Town of Wynyard to Authorize Payment of Taxes or any Instalment Thereof to be Made on or Before any Day or Days Specified Herein and to Provide for Imposition of an Additional Percentage for Default in Payment, be introduced and read for the first time.
CARRIED

#340/13 Bylaw #29/13:

Swinburnson – that Bylaw #29/13 be read for a second time.

CARRIED

#341/13 Bylaw #29/13:

Kucey – that we proceed with a third reading of Bylaw #29/13.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#342/13 Bylaw #29/13:

Czarnecki – that Bylaw #29/13 be read for a third time, adopted and attached hereto.

CARRIED

#343/13 Landfill & Coulee Cleanup:

Babey – that we hire Lonestar Oilfield Contracting (Harvey Linnen) to perform clean-up work at the landfill and the coulee.
CARRIED

#344/13 Landfill Fence:

Babey – that we hire Nordic Industries to complete the fence installation at the landfill.

CARRIED

#345/13 Block G & Block F Water & Sewer Services:

Kucey – that we hire KC Ventures to install the water and sewer services to Lots 11-16, Block G, Plan 102116595 and Block F, Plan BK1568 at a cost of $23,950.

CARRIED

#346/13 Karakochuk’s Report:

Babey – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#347/13 Morrow’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Water Works Foreman Terry Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#348/13 Adobe Photoshop Licences:

Kucey – that we purchase two Adobe Photoshop licences at a cost of approximately $300.

CARRIED

#349/13 Aquafit Belts:

Jordan – that we purchase twenty aquafit belts for the Swimming Pool at a cost of $900.

CARRIED

#350/13 Landscaping Bricks:

Swinburnson – that we purchase bricks from the Wynyard Co-op for landscaping purposes at a cost of approximately $500.

CARRIED

#351/13 Stefanovic’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#352/13 Municipal Reserve:

Swinburnson – that we deny the request from the Wynyard Co-op to use the north part of the municipal reserve land for equipment display purposes.

CARRIED

#353/13 Water & Sewer Installation Tender:

Boylak – that, as recommended by Catterall & Wright, we award the water and sewer installation tender on Avenue H and 9th Street East to Ed’s Contracting at a cost of $261,785.
CARRIED

#354/13 Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers:

Prystai – that we donate $200 to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

CARRIED

#355/13 Receive Correspondence:

Kucey – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#356/13 Mayor’s Report:

Czarnecki – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#357/13 Zoning Bylaw Amendment:

Boylak – that we deny the request from the owners of Lot 7, Block G, Plan 63H07280 to amend the Zoning Bylaw by reducing the side yard minimum from 1.2 meters to 0.75 meters.

CARRIED

#358/13 Sewer Hook Up Rate:

Kucey – that we set a sewer hook up rate at $3,000 per hook up for any user that requires hooking up to the 200 meters of sewer mains being installed on Avenue H East.

CARRIED

#359/13 Property Pin Waiver Form:

Boylak – that we create a policy whereby anyone wishing to have a property pin locate must sign a “Property Pin Waiver Form”, as attached hereto, and that we set a fee for property pin locates at $25.

CARRIED

#360/13 Joint Public Works/ General Government Report:

Boylak – that we receive the Joint Public Works/General Government Meeting Report as presented by Councillors Boylak, Kucey, & Babey.

CARRIED

#361/13 Council Meeting Cancellation Dates:

Prystai – that we cancel the July 4, 2013 & August 1, 2013 Council Meetings and that we give notice of these cancellations.
CARRIED

#362/13 General Government Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the General Government report as presented by Councillor Prystai.

CARRIED

#363/13 Rental Agreement Termination:

Boylak – that we terminate the rental agreement with the owner of Lot 8, Block 24, Plan BD498 and demand immediate removal of items.

CARRIED

#364/13 Lot Clean Up Letters:

Boylak – that we send letters to the owners of Lot 8, Block 24, Plan BD498; Lot 7, Block 220, Plan 76H1382; and Lot 17-18, Block 21, Plan R1669 to clean up their properties.

CARRIED

#365/13 Lot 36, Block 10, Plan 99H08143:

Boylak – that we place tenders in The Wynyard Advance Gazette to demolish Lot 36, Block 10, Plan 99H08143.

CARRIED

#366/13 Boylak’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive the Transportation Report as presented by Councillor Boylak.

CARRIED

#367/13 Babey’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive the Environment & Health report as presented by Councillor Babey.
CARRIED

#368/13 Jordan’s Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the Recreation & Culture report as presented by Councillor Jordan.
CARRIED

#369/13 General Government Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the General Government report as presented by Councillor Swinburnson.
CARRIED

#370/13 Adjourn:

Babey – that we adjourn the meeting (10:31 PM).
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

#283/13 Minutes:

Kucey – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of April 4, 2013 as circulated.

CARRIED

#284/13 Business Licence Applications:

Swinburnson – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:

#64/13 Layered Delights – c/o WCHS-Emily Faye – Layered Baking Ingredients – $25
#65/13 PURUS – c/o WCHS – Kelsey Jordan – Bath Products – $25
#66/13 Daniel Lawrence – Computer Services – $50
#67/13 Cutting Edge Mechanical – Contractor – $200
#68/13 Wynyard Electric – Mark Wasylynka – Electrician – $100

CARRIED

#285/13 Building Permit Applications:

Babey – that we approve the following building permit applications as per the approval of the Building Inspector:

#9/13 Wayne/Joede Zemlak – Demolish House – 207-3rd Street East – $5
#10/13 Blackjack’s – Demolish Building – 317 South Service Road – $5
#11/13 Karrie Prisiak – Build Deck – 213 – 9th Street East – $25

CARRIED

#286/13 Vouchers:

Jordan – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Czarnecki and Councillors Jordan, Swinburnson and Prystai:

General Vouchers #237 to #275 = $128,068.77

Payroll Vouchers #126 to #142 = $16,502.66
CARRIED

#287/13 Wynyard Library Board:

Boylak – that we appoint Margaret Melsted, Dianne Rhodes and Jean Morrow to the Wynyard Library Board.
CARRIED

#288/13 Traffic Bylaw Infractions:

Boylak – that we send letters to the parties who have equipment on the street or Public Reserve off 9th Street East to inform them that they are in violation of the Traffic Bylaw.
CARRIED

#289/13 Reports:

Kucey – that we receive the following Council Reports:

a) Complaints/Comments Report
CARRIED

#290/13 Provincial Disaster Assistance Program:

Boylak – that we notify the public about the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program by placing a notice at the Post Office and on our website.
CARRIED

#291/13 Wynyard Golf Club Grant:

Jordan – that we pay the Wynyard Golf Club $5,000 grant as per budget.

CARRIED

#292/13 CPR/AED Course:

Prystai – that we approve the Chief Administrative Officer to attend a CPR/AED training session at a cost of $90.
CARRIED

#293/13 Civic Centre Tables:

Babey – that we authorize the purchase of 15 – 6’ poly tables at a cost of $1,000.

CARRIED

#294/13 Mill Rate Factor and Minimum Tax Bylaw:

Prystai – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to create a bylaw to set the Mill Rate Factors at 0.75 for residential properties and 1.625 for commercial properties; and to set the Minimum Tax at $1,100 for residential properties, with $300 assigned to the land portion, and $1,200 for commercial properties, with $400 assigned to the land portion.
CARRIED

#295/13 Uniform Mill Rate:

Czarnecki – that we set the Uniform Mill Rate for 2013 at 15 mills.

CARRIED

#296/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented.

CARRIED

Delegation: Harry Lalach (8:00 – 8:25 PM) concerning the Pleasantview Cemetery issue.

#297/13 Increased Landfill Hours:

Swinburnson – that, to facilitate spring cleanup, we authorize opening the landfill from Tuesday – Saturday from 12:30 – 4:30 PM for the month of May and advertise the same in the Wynyard Advance.
CARRIED

#298/13 Karakochuk’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#299/13 Arrowhead Motor Inn Water Meter:

Kucey – that we supply and install a 2” water meter at the Arrowhead Motor Inn.

CARRIED

#300/13 Morrow’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Water Works Foreman Terry Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#301/13 Summer Staff:

Prystai – that we approve hiring the summer staff as per the seasonal staff report attached hereto.
CARRIED

#302/13 Work Scheduling Software:

Swinburnson – that we subscribe to the “When to Work” software for the summer staff scheduling at a cost of $80.
CARRIED

#303/13 Stefanovic’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#304/13 Pleasantview Cemetery Grant:

Swinburnson – that we approve the request for the $8,500 grant to the Pleasantview Cemetery Board.
CARRIED

#305/13 Recreation & Parks Month:

Jordan – that we declare June as “Recreation and Parks” month.

CARRIED

#306/13 Government Services Caretaker Position:

Prystai – that we give notice of termination of contract for the Government Services Building caretaker and advertise to fill the position.

CARRIED

#307/13 Sale of lot:

Boylak – that we accept the offer from Tayler Jordan to purchase Lot 11, Block G, Plan 102116595 at a cost of $5,880 GST included.
CARRIED

#308/13 WCHS Yearbook Sponsor:

Babey – that we authorize a patron sponsorship for the WCHS Yearbook at a cost of $80.

CARRIED

#309/13 Receive Correspondence:

Babey– that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#310/13 Mayor’s Report:

Czarnecki – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#311/13 Boylak’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive the Transportation Report as presented by Councillor Boylak.

CARRIED

#312/13 Babey’s Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the Environment & Health report as presented by Councillor Babey.
CARRIED

#313/13 Jordan’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive the Recreation & Culture report as presented by Councillor Jordan.
CARRIED

#314/13 General Government Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the General Government report as presented by Councillor Swinburnson.
CARRIED

#315/13 Adjourn:

Kucey – that we adjourn the meeting (10:10 PM).
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Plaques of Appreciation presented to former Councillors Kostyk and Lendzyk.

#252/13 Minutes:

Prystai – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of April 4, 2013 as circulated.

CARRIED

Delegation: Mark and Tony Ostapowich (7:04 to 7:40 PM) concerning Zoning and Building Bylaw issues relating to the construction of a garage.

#253/13 Zoning Bylaw Issue:

Czarnecki – that we refer the Zoning Bylaw issue to the Public Works and General Government committees and set a joint meeting with the two committees.

CARRIED

Delegation: RCMP – Sgt. Posnikoff (7:40 to 7:56 PM)

#254/13 Police Report:

Prystai – that we receive the RCMP Report as presented by Sgt. Posnikoff.

CARRIED

#255/13 Business Licence Applications:

Boylak – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:

#63/13 Nix Inx Studio – Nicole Lamber – Tattoo Business – $50

CARRIED

#256/13 Building Permit Applications:

Babey – that we approve the following building permit applications as per the approval of the Building Inspector:

#5/13 Nathan Niedzwiedz – Remove Garage – 213-5th Street East – $5
#6/13 Dedrik Senft – Demolish House – 301 Teskey Crescent – $5
#7/13 Dedrik Senft – Move House – 301 Teskey Crescent – $5

CARRIED

#257/13 Vouchers:

Prystai – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Czarnecki and Councillors Jordan, Swinburnson and Prystai:

General Vouchers #215 to #236 = $45,220.83
Visa Auto Withdraw J.E.#4/13 = $ 535.94

Payroll Vouchers #109 to #125 = $17,301.34
CARRIED

#258/13 Council Remuneration:

Czarnecki – that we increase Council remuneration as per the proposed rates.

DEFEATED

#259/13 Reports:

Swinburnson – that we receive the following Council Reports:

a) Complaints/Comments Report
b) Bank Reconciliation to March 31, 2013
c) Financial Statement – Update to December 31, 2012
d) Financial Statement to March 31, 2013

CARRIED

#260/13 Spring Sports Day:

Czarnecki – that we allow the WCHS SRC to use the Sportsgrounds and equipment for their Spring Sports Day.
CARRIED

#261/13 Youth Representative Report:

Czarnecki – that we receive Youth Representative Jenna Townsend’s report as presented.

CARRIED

Townsend leaves Council Chambers at 8:28 PM.

#262/13 Sewer Line Installation on Avenue H:

Kucey – that we proceed with the sewer line installation on Avenue H as per the proposed plan, without going through the Local Improvement process and that we set a hook-up rate for accessing that portion of the sewer system.
CARRIED

#263/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#264/13 Road Work on Rotzien and Greer:

Boylak – that we authorize Catterall & Wright to proceed with base work on Rotzien Avenue and Greer Street as per the budget.
CARRIED

#265/13 Purchase New Truck:

Boylak – that we authorize the purchase of a new truck from Thoen’s Service at a cost of $32,060.
CARRIED

#266/13 Karakochuk’s Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#267/13 Morrow’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Water Works Foreman Terry Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#268/13 Rec Media Advertising:

Jordan – that, as they solicit advertising for the Town, we place a Rec Media link on our Recreation page on the Town’s Website.
CARRIED

#269/13 Minor Ball Donation:

Babey – that we donate to Minor Ball the equivalent of the Minor Ball registrations fees paid in cash that were stolen at the recent break in at the Town Office.

CARRIED

#270/13 Stefanovic’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#271/13 SUMA Membership:

Boylak – that we authorize payment of the 2013 SUMA membership at a cost of $2,576.26.
CARRIED

#272/13 Tender for Backhoe and Snow Plow Attachments:

Boylak – that we accept the tender from Melvyn Karakochuk for the front hook backhoe attachment and snow plow attachment for $175.00.

CARRIED

#273/13 Tourism Saskatchewan Spring Workshop:

Babey – that we authorize a member of Council or staff to attend the Tourism Saskatchewan Spring Workshop in Regina at a cost of $99 plus expenses.

CARRIED

#274/13 Speeding on 9th Street East:

Boylak – that we refer the letter from Jamie Zaluski concerning speeding on 9th Street East to the Public Works Committee.
CARRIED

#275/13 Court of Queen’s Bench Closure:

Czarnecki – that we authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to send a letter to the Ministry of Justice and other related parties objecting to the closure of the Court of Queen’s Bench in Wynyard.
CARRIED

#276/13 Receive Correspondence:

Swinburnson– that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#277/13 Mayor’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#278/13 Boylak’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive the Transportation Report as presented by Councillor Boylak.

CARRIED

#279/13 Babey’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive the Environment & Health report as presented by Councillor Babey.
CARRIED

#280/13 Civic Centre Lighting Upgrades:

Swinburnson – that we accept the quote from Wynyard Electric to replace the lighting at the Civic Centre at a cost of $28,945 plus installation of new light switches in the auditorium.
CARRIED

#281/13 General Government Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the General Government report as presented by Councillor Swinburnson.
CARRIED

#282/13 Adjourn:

Prystai – that we adjourn the meeting (10:23 PM).
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.

#210/13 Minutes:

Kucey – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of March 21, 2013 as circulated.
CARRIED

#211/13 Business Licence Applications:

Babey – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:

#57/13 Ryan Edison – Contractor – $100
#58/13 Dale Gudmundson – Contractor – $100
#59/13 Ken Popowich – Jobber – $50
#60/13 Dunn-Rite Contracting – Roger Bolt – Jobber – $50
#61/13 Lorelie Hordal – Hair & Nutrition – $50
#62/13 Dave Crook – Jobber – $50
CARRIED

#212/13 Building Permit Application:

Boylak – that we approve the following building permit application as per the approval of the Building Inspector:

#3/13 Nathan Niedzwiedz – Demolish House – 213-5th Street East – $5

CARRIED

#213/13 Lottery Licence Applications:

Jordan – that we approve the following Lottery Licence Applications:

#6/13 Rustriders Car Club – Raffle – Lorne Smith – $5
#7/13 Rustriders Car Club – 50/50 – Lorne Smith – $5
#8/13 Rustriders Car Club – Raffle – Charles Hill – $5
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki and Albert Boylak declare pecuniary interest and leave Council Chambers (7:07 PM).

Councillor Swinburnson takes over chair.

#214/13 Vouchers:

Babey – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Czarnecki and Councillors Jordan and Prystai:

General Vouchers #181 to #214 = $64,329.41

Payroll Vouchers #92 to #108 = $16,923.11
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki and Councillor Boylak return to Council Chambers (7:08 PM).
Mayor Czarnecki resumes chair (7:08 PM)

#215/13 Council Remuneration:

Boylak – that we table Council Remuneration until the next Council meeting.

CARRIED

#216/13 O&M Operating Budget:

Swinburnson – that we approve the O & M Budget for 2013 as attached hereto.

CARRIED

#217/13 5 Year Capital Budget:

Jordan – that we approve the 5 Year Capital Budget for 2013 as attached hereto.

CARRIED

#218/13 Tax Enforcement:

Boylak – that as per the Tax Enforcement Act, we place for tender the property at Roll #505011150.
CARRIED

#219/13 Paperless Meetings:

Swinburnson – that, if we can get the software for $3,000, we purchase the agenda software from iCompass Technologies.
CARRIED

#220/13 SUMAssure:

Czarnecki – that we authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign up the Town of Wynyard to SUMAssure for our insurance coverage and cancel our current policy with SGI.

CARRIED

#221/13 Bylaw #25/13:

Boylak – that Bylaw #25/13, a Bylaw to authorize the Special Assessment of Construction of a Sewer Main as Local Improvement, be introduced and read for the first time.
CARRIED

#222/13 Bylaw #25/13:

Kucey – that Bylaw #25/13 be read for a second time.

CARRIED

#223/13 Bylaw #25/13:

Babey – that we proceed with the third reading of Bylaw #25/13.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#224/13 Bylaw #25/13:

Swinburnson – that Bylaw #25/13 be read for a third time, adopted and attached hereto.

CARRIED

#225/13 Reports:

Jordan – that we receive the following Council Reports:
a) Complaints/Comments Report to April 4, 2013

CARRIED

#226/13 Architecture Book Purchase

Boylak – that we purchase up to two Architecture of Saskatchewan books at a cost of $49.95 each.
CARRIED

#227/13 Letter of Appreciation:

Czarnecki – that we authorize a letter to thank Darcy Rafoss for all his volunteer efforts with Minor Ball.

CARRIED

#228/13 Land for Tender:

Boylak – that we place NW 22 32 16 W2 Ext. 41 up for tender for sale or option, subject to annexation and stating that the tender must include a business plan that complies with Zoning Bylaw #328/84.
CARRIED

#229/13 Wynyard Air Cadets:

Kucey – that we allow the Wynyard Air Cadets to use a portion of the Lions Park for field training exercises.
CARRIED

#230/13 Study of Water and Sewer System:

Kucey – that we authorize Catterall & Wright to begin a modeling study of the Town’s water and sewer system.
CARRIED

#231/13 Develop Concept Plan:

Swinburnson – that we authorize Catterall & Wright to proceed with a concept plan to develop the industrial land south of the Service Road.

CARRIED

#232/13 Water and Sewer Installation Tender:

Kucey – that we authorize Catterall & Wright to proceed with the tendering process for water and sewer installation on Avenue H East and 9th Street East.

CARRIED

#233/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Babey – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#234/13 Water and Sewer Modeling Study:

Jordan – that we authorize Catterall & Wright to include water pressure and reservoir usage into our water and sewer modeling study.
CARRIED

#235/13 Morrow’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Water Works Foreman Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#236/13 Education Mill Rate:

Jordan – that we receive the 2013 Education Mill Rates letter as provided by the Minister of Government Relations.
CARRIED

#237/13 SaskPower Easement Agreement:

Babey – that we approve the SaskPower Easement Agreement on Block V, Plan 90H07440, Ext. 1 and on Block R1 Plan 63H07280 as requested.

CARRIED

#238/13 UMAAS Convention:

Czarnecki – that we authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to attend the 2013 UMAAS Convention at a cost of $180 plus expenses.
CARRIED

#239/13 Letter of Commendation:

Jordan – that we send a letter of commendation to Jim Norkus for winning the Provincial Tournament and representing Saskatchewan in the National Bowling Tournament.

CARRIED

#240/13 Architectural Society Membership:

Swinburnson – that we renew our membership in the Architectural Heritage Society of Saskatchewan at a cost of $20.
CARRIED

#241/13 Suncorp Valuation:

Boylak – that we approve Suncorp Valuation’s proposal to appraise the Town’s property at a cost of $14,750.

CARRIED

#242/13 Receive Correspondence:

Jordan – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#243/13 Mayor’s Report:

Czarnecki – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#244/13 Cultural Youth Camp Donation:

Babey – that we donate our last plastic wheeled bin to the Cultural Youth Camp Group.

CARRIED

#245/13 General Government Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the General Government report as presented by Councillor Swinburnson.
CARRIED

#246/13 Jordan’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive the Recreation & Culture report as presented by Councillor Jordan.
CARRIED

#247/13 Community Health Advisory Board:

Kucey – that we appoint Councillor Babey to sit on the Wynyard Community Advisory Committee.
CARRIED

#248/13 Civic Centre Stage:

Czarnecki – that we approve Wynter Wynds to purchase and install one stage panel on the Civic Centre Auditorium stage.
CARRIED

#249/13 Babey’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive the Environment & Health report as presented by Councillor Babey.
CARRIED

#250/13 Boylak’s Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the Transportation Report as presented by Councillor Boylak.
CARRIED

#251/13 Adjourn:

Kucey – that we adjourn the meeting (9:25 PM).
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.

#175/13 Minutes:

Kucey – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of March 7, 2013 as circulated.
CARRIED

#176/13 Business Licence Applications:

Babey – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:

#54/13 Wildflower Photography – Jenn Lindal – Photography – $50
#55/13 Bruce’s Interior & Carpentry – Bruse Meisner – Jobber – $50
#56/13 Ed Gudmundson – Jobber – $50
CARRIED

#177/13 Building Permit Application:

Babey – that we approve the following building permit application as per the approval of the Building Inspector:

#2/13 Dedrik Senft – Construct Garage – 310 – 8th Street East – $557.49

CARRIED

#178/13 Lottery Licence Applications:

Kucey – that we approve the following Lottery Licence Applications:

#3/13 Wynyard Hospital Auxiliary – Raffle – Karen Raycroft – $5
#4/13 St. Mary’s CWL – Raffle – Sheila Hitchings – $5
#5/13 Golden Acres Auxiliary – Raffle – Elaine Greenshields – $5

CARRIED

#179/13 Appoint Deputy Mayor:

Czarnecki – that we appoint Councillor Prystai as acting Deputy-Mayor.

CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki declares pecuniary interest and leaves Council Chambers (7:06 PM).

Councillor Prystai takes over chair.

#180/13 Vouchers:

Kucey – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Czarnecki and Councillors Swinburnson, Jordan and Prystai:

General Vouchers #151 to #181 = $111,386.54
Visa Auto Withdraw J.E. #2/13 $2,416.33

Payroll Vouchers #74 to #91 = $16,759.43
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki returns to Council Chambers and resumes chair (7:07 PM).

#181/13 Budget:

Prystai – that we table budget discussions until the next Council meeting.

CARRIED

#182/13 Reports:

Jordan – that we receive the following Council Reports:

a) Complaints/Comments Report to March 21, 2013
b) Bank Reconciliation to February 28, 2013
CARRIED

Delegation: RCMP Constable Jim Floyd (7:20 – 7:30 PM)

#183/13 Police Report:

Prystai – that we receive the RCMP Report as presented by Constable Floyd.

CARRIED

#184/13 Community Events Permit:

Jordan – that we that we approve a Community Events Permit for the Wynyard Kinsmen Hometown Hockey Tournament for the following:

Thursday, March 28, 2013 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Friday, March 29, 2013 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 30, 2013 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

CARRIED

#185/13 Amend Resolution #142/13:

Prystai – that in regards to Resolution #142/13, we amend the motion by proceeding with tax enforcement by sending an application to the Provincial Mediation Board rather than issuing the six month notice on Roll #505028450 and Roll #505052700.

CARRIED

#186/13 Tax Title Property:

Kucey – that we table the Tax Title Property regarding Roll # 505011150 to another meeting.
CARRIED

#187/13 Paperless Meetings:

Czarnecki – that we refer the iCompass issue to the next Council meeting.

CARRIED

#188/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#189/13 Raven Population:

Kucey – that we authorize Terry Danchuk to control the raven population as per the
permit issued by Saskatchewan Environment.
CARRIED

#190/13 Karakochuk’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#191/13 Morrow’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Water Works Foreman Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#192/13 Youth Representative Report:

Jordan – that we receive Youth Representative Jenna Townsend’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#193/13 Swimming Pool Vacuum:

Jordan – that we purchase a Dolphin Vacuum for the Wynyard Swimming Pool at a cost of $4,319.49 plus tax.
CARRIED

#194/13 Sportsground Sand Trap Rake:

Babey – that we purchase a used sand trap rake for the Sportsgrounds at a cost of $8,500 plus tax.
CARRIED

#195/13 Arena Operators Course:

Jordan – that we authorize the Director of Leisure Services to attend the Arena Operators Level 2 course in Humboldt at a cost of $446.25 plus expenses.

CARRIED

#196/13 Stefanovic’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#197/13 Wynyard Minor Ball:

Prystai – that, as requested, we reply to Darcy Rafoss regarding the minor ball issue of last season.

CARRIED

#198/13 Receive Correspondence:

Babey – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#199/13 Mayor’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#200/13 Babey’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive the Public Works and Environment & Health reports as presented by Councillor Babey.
CARRIED

#201/13 Bylaw Infractions:

Kucey – that we send letters regarding bylaw infractions to:

a) 319 Bosworth Street – No Garbage Cans
b) 105 – 4th Street East – Dilapidated Garbage Stand
c) 415 Avenue A East – No Garbage Cans
CARRIED

#202/13 Spring Cleanup:

Babey – that we authorize giving notice to residents, before spring cleanup, pertaining to what should be taken to the landfill, what should go to the compost pile, and what should be recycled.
CARRIED

#203/13 Sign Corridor:

Babey – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to send notice to the sign corridor lessees that non payment of sign corridor invoices will result in the signs being removed and the spot being given to the next applicant.
CARRIED

Youth Representative Jenna Townsend leaves Council Chambers at 8:45 p.m.

#204/13 SUMAssure:

Prystai – that we table the SUMAssure issue to the next Council meeting.

CARRIED

#205/13 General Government Report:

Prystai – that we receive the General Government report as presented by Councillor Prystai.
CARRIED

#206/13 Midway Ambulance:

Prystai – that Council supports Midway Ambulance in their quest to set up an ambulance base in Wynyard.
CARRIED

#207/13 Prystai’s Report:

Babey – that we receive the Protection report as presented by Councillor Prystai.

CARRIED

#208/13 Jordan’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive the Recreation & Culture report as presented by Councillor Jordan.
CARRIED

#209/13 Adjourn:

Kucey – that we adjourn the meeting (9:03 PM).
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

#129/13 Minutes:

Babey – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of February 21, 2013 as circulated.
CARRIED

#130/13 Business Licence Applications:

Kucey – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:

#50/13 Dale MacFarlane – Construction – $100
#51/13 Arden’s Landscape Maintenance – Home & Yard Maintenance – $50
#52/13 Lorne Robutka – Taxi Service – $25
#53/13 Lorne Robutka – Jobber – $50
CARRIED

#131/13 Building Permit Application:

Boylak – that we approve the following building permit application as per the approval of the Building Inspector:

#1/13 Bryan and Janice Belak – Construct Service Shop – $707 Avenue B West – $1,900

CARRIED

Councillor Boylak declares pecuniary interest and leaves Council Chambers (7:06 PM).

#132/13 Vouchers:

Swinburnson – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Czarnecki and Councillors Swinburnson, Jordan and Prystai

General Vouchers #113 to #150 = $81,450.96
Payroll Vouchers #56 to #73 = $17,520.11
CARRIED

Councillor Boylak returns to Council Chambers (7:07 PM).

#133/13 Bylaw #23/13:

Swinburnson – that Bylaw #23/13, a Bylaw to amend the Traffic Bylaw #19/07, be introduced and read for the first time.

CARRIED

#134/13 Bylaw #23/13:

Jordan – that Bylaw #23/13 be read for a second time.

CARRIED

#135/13 Bylaw #23/13:

Prystai – that we proceed with the third reading of Bylaw #23/13.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#136/13 Bylaw #23/13:

Boylak – that Bylaw #23/13 be read for a third time, adopted and attached hereto.

CARRIED

#137/13 Reports:

Kucey – that we receive the following Council Reports:

a) Complaints/Comments Report to March 7, 2013
b) Financial Statements Updated to December 31, 2012
c) Financial Statements to January 31, 2013
CARRIED

#138/13 Youth Representative Report:

Jordan – that we receive Youth Representative Jenna Townsend’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#139/13 Government Services Building:

Prystai – that we send a letter to the Caretaker of the Government Services building concerning the cleaning issues brought up by the tenant.
CARRIED

#140/13 Minimum Tax:

Swinburnson – that we remove the minimum tax on the undeveloped land owned by Bridge Road Developments until further development occurs.

CARRIED

#141/13 Remove Tax Liens:

Kucey – that we remove the tax lien on Roll #505110300 as the arrears have been paid, and remove the tax lien on Roll #505053450 as the taxes have been paid in full.

CARRIED

#142/13 Tax Enforcement:

Prystai – that we proceed for title by issuing the six month notice on Roll #505028450 and Roll #505052700 as per The Tax Enforcement Act.

CARRIED

#143/13 Local Improvement Bylaw:

Czarnecki – that, in regards to Local Improvement #1-12 and #2/12 (2012 portion) located on 4th Street East, we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to create a Special Assessment Bylaw which shall assess on each benefited lot liable the amount in total or each year with which it is chargeable as a special assessment with respect to the owners’ share of the cost of each local improvement and stating that the amount may be payable in either a lump sum, in annual installments, or by other means decided.

CARRIED

#144/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Babey – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#145/13 Bylaw Infractions:

Boylak – that we refer the list of Bylaw infractions documented by Public Works staff to the Public Works committee.
CARRIED

#146/13 Karakochuk’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#147/13 Morrow’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Water Works Foreman Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#148/13 Swimming Pool Certification:

Prystai – that we pay to have Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) instructors certify our pool staff and, if possible, that we charge $150 for any out of town persons who may attend.
CARRIED

#149/13 Pool Schedules:

Jordan – that we approve the new pool schedules as follows:

Big Pool: Monday to Friday – 10 AM to 9 PM
Weekends – Noon to 9 PM

Paddling Pool: Noon to 7 PM
CARRIED

#150/13 Tourism Advertising:

Swinburnson – that we authorize placing an advertisement in the Scenic Saskatchewan Tourism Guide at a cost of $533.
CARRIED

#151/13 Stefanovic’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#152/13 Sewer Back Up Letter:

Boylak – that we refer Greg Kostyk’s letter concerning recent sewer backups to our insurance agent.
CARRIED

#153/13 Assess Town Buildings:

Boylak – that we initiate negotiations with Suncorp Valuations Inc to assess the Town’s buildings.
CARRIED

#154/13 SUMAssure:

Boylak – that we refer the SUMAssure proposal to the General Government Committee.

CARRIED

#155/13 Farmland Rental Agreement:

Swinburnson – that we agree to rent farmland to Melsted Farms Ltd. at a rate of $30/acre for three years.
CARRIED

#156/13 Fire Association Levy:

Prystai – that we approve the Wynyard & District Fire Association levy for 2013 in the amount of $34,555.
CARRIED

#157/13 Receive Correspondence:

Kucey – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#158/13 Communities in Bloom:

Boylak – that we enter the Communities in Bloom program at a cost of $200.

CARRIED

#159/13 Council Remuneration:

Czarnecki – that we authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to give public notice that council remuneration will be discussed at the next meeting.

CARRIED

#160/13 Purchase Printer:

Babey – that we purchase a printer for the Mayor’s office at a cost of approximately $300.
CARRIED

#161/13 Mayor’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#162/13 Traffic Bylaw Violations:

Boylak – that we send letters to the residents of 206 – 4th Street East and 315 – 6th Street East about the Traffic Bylaw #19/07 which states no vehicle may be parked on the street at one place for more than 48 consecutive hours.
CARRIED

#163/13 Boylak’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive the Public Works report as presented by Councillor Boylak.

CARRIED

#164/13 Kucey’s Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the Water Works report as presented by Councillor Kucey.
CARRIED

#165/13 Babey’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive the Environment & Health report as presented by Councillor Babey.
CARRIED

#166/13 Prystai’s Report:

Babey – that we receive the Protection report as presented by Councillor Prystai.

CARRIED

#167/13 Jordan’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive the Recreation & Culture report as presented by Councillor Jordan.
CARRIED

#168/13 Fixed Assessment of Farmland Agreement:

Swinburnson– that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to create a bylaw to enter into a Fixed Assessment of Farmland Agreement with Prairieview Poultry Farms and Rolling Prairie Farm.
CARRIED

#169/13 Swinburnson’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive the General Government report presented by Councillor Swinburnson.
CARRIED

#170/13 Bylaw #24/13:

Swinburnson – that Bylaw #24/13, a Bylaw to enter into a Fixed Assessment of Farmland Agreement, be introduced and read for the first time.

CARRIED

#171/13 Bylaw #24/13:

Prystai – that Bylaw #24/13 be read for a second time.

CARRIED

#172/13 Bylaw #24/13:

Kucey – that we proceed with the third reading of Bylaw #24/13.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#173/13 Bylaw #24/13:

Boylak – that Bylaw #24/13 be read for a third time, adopted and attached hereto.

CARRIED

#174/13 Adjourn:

Kucey – that we adjourn the meeting (9:24 PM).
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.

#105/13 Minutes:

Swinburnson – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of February 7, 2013 as circulated.
CARRIED

#106/13 Business Licence Applications:

Boylak – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:

#42/13 Lonna Spizawka – Petty Trade – $25
#43/13 Anne Zaluski – Catering – $90
#44/13 Ernie Dupont – Jobber – $45
#45/13 Green Tea Design – Web Design – $45
#46/13 Jim McDougall – Computer Services – $45
#47/13 Brad Jordan Construction – Contractor – $90
#48/13 Chickencows Hearing Centre – Hearing – $100
#49/13 Laurie Froehlich – Stampin’ Up – $30

CARRIED

#107/13 Lottery Licence Applications:

Babey – that we approve the following Lottery Licence Application:

#2/13 Sacred Heart UCWL – Vicky Hlady – Raffle – $5
CARRIED

Delegation: RCMP – Cst. Cam Hay (7:04 – 7:09 PM)

#108/13 RCMP Report:

Prystai – that we receive the Police Report as presented by Constable Cam Hay.

CARRIED

Delegation: SUMAssure – Jason Minvielle (7:09 PM – 7:54 PM)

#109/13 Vouchers:

Jordan – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Czarnecki and Councillors Swinburnson, Jordan and Prystai

General Vouchers #86 to #112 = $101,979.04
Payroll Vouchers # 39 to #55 = $16,620.30
CARRIED

#110/13 Board and Committee Appointments:

Jordan – that we appoint the Board and Committee members as per the list attached hereto.
CARRIED

#111/13 Reports:

Swinburnson – that we receive the following Council Reports:

a) Complaints/Comments Report to February 21, 2013
b) Bank Reconciliation to January 31, 2013
CARRIED

#112/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#113/13 Karakochuk’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#114/13 Morrow’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive Water Works Foreman Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#115/13 Tax Enforcement:

Boylak – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to proceed with title acquisition in the Town’s name on Lot 36, Block 10, Plan 99H08143 as advised by Western Municipal Tax Solutions Inc.
CARRIED

#116/13 RCMP Policing Priorities:

Prystai – that we request a meeting with Sergeant Posnikoff and set policing priorities as follows:

1) Reduce drug and alcohol related offences
2) Reduce property crimes
3) Reduce fraud victimization
4) Enforce municipal bylaws.

CARRIED

#117/13 Civic Centre Rent:

Prystai – that we waive the Civic Centre rent for the Wynyard C.A.R.R.E.S. dinner and dance celebration on Friday, March 8, 2013.
CARRIED

#118/13 Asset Management Refresher Course:

Czarnecki – that we authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to attend the Asset Management refresher course in Humboldt at a cost of $75 plus expenses.

CARRIED

#119/13 Receive Correspondence:

Babey – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#120/13 Meeting Extension Policy:

Prystai – that we reaffirm the policy of extending Council Meetings past 10:30 PM by unanimous consent of Council.

CARRIED

#121/13 General Government Committee Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the General Government Committee Report as presented.

CARRIED

#122/13 Babey’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive the Environment & Health report as presented by Councillor Babey.
CARRIED

#123/13 Refuse Bylaw Reminder:

Prystai – that we send out a mailer to the residents of Wynyard informing them of the regulations contained in the Refuse Bylaw #23/92.
CARRIED

#124/13 Traffic Bylaw Amendment:

Boylak – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to create a bylaw to amend Traffic Bylaw #19/07 to implement a 30 km/hr speed zone by the Wynyardigans Daycare at Avenue B West between 2nd Street and 3rd Street West.

CARRIED

#125/13 Equipment for Sale:

Kucey – that we list for sale the used backhoe frost hook and a front-end plow blade located at the Town Shop.
CARRIED

#126/13 Public Works Report:

Prystai – that we receive the Public Works Report as presented by Councillors Boylak, Kucey and Babey.
CARRIED

#127/13 Mayor’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#128/13 Adjourn:

Kucey – that we adjourn the meeting (9:30 PM).
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

#58/13 Minutes:

Swinburnson – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of January 17, 2013 as circulated.
CARRIED

#59/13 Business Licence Applications:

Boylak – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:

#26/13 DBK Cards & Collectibles (Kent McCoshen) – Memorabilia – $30
#27/13 KDL Contracting – Klebeck/Denesik – Contracting – $90
#28/13 Whymandev – Lawrence Cole – Computer Services – $45
#29/13 Ambrose’s Maintenance & Construction – Contractor – $90
#30/13 Kim Magnusson – Pet Grooming – $45
#31/13 Prairie Horizon Electrical – Garnet Choney – Electrician – $90
#32/13 Grace Kihn (Passion Lines) – Jewelry Sales – $45
#33/13 Williams & Sons Excavating – Excavating – $90
#34/13 Gene’s Electric – Electrician – $90
#35/13 Kaufenberg Construction – Contractor – $90
#36/13 LW Plumbing & Heating – Plumbing & Heating – $90
#37/13 CNS Mechanical Inc. – Plumbing & Heating – $100
#38/13 Ron’s Meats – Catering – $90
#39/13 Lynne Neal – Massage Therapy – $45
#40/13 E.C. Carpet Cleaning – Cleaning Service – $45
#41/13 Bernhard Borgmann/Hookers Towing Service – Towing & Boosting – $90

CARRIED

#60/13 Land Sales:

Boylak – that we refer the potential land sale of the approximately 4.5 acre parcel located on the west end of the Service Road to the General Government Committee.

CARRIED

#61/13 Leave of Absence Request:

Prystai – that we grant a leave of absence to Jody Jordan as requested.

CARRIED

#62/13 Sign Corridor Agreement:

Babey – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to renew the Sign Corridor Agreements with the respective landowners.
CARRIED

#63/13 Land Rental Agreement:

Babey – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to negotiate a new land rental agreement with the current renters on NW 32-32-16 W2.
CARRIED

#64/13 Well Agreement:

Swinburnson – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to begin negotiations to secure an updated Well #7 Agreement with the landowner.
CARRIED

#65/13 Board of Revisions:

Boylak – that we appoint Paulette Thomson, Paul Lendzyk, and Dallas Townsend to the Board of Revisions.
CARRIED

#66/13 Board of Revisions Workshop:

Prystai – that we authorize the Board of Revisions committee to attend a Board of Revisions workshop in Kelvington on February 12, 2013 at a cost of $80 each plus expenses.
CARRIED

#67/13 Board of Revisions Rate:

Swinburnson – that we authorize setting Board of Revisions remuneration at $150 per day per person; $75 per half day per person; and other expenses as per Town of Wynyard guidelines.
CARRIED

#68/13 Potable Water Request:

Boylak – in regards to Pacer Corporation’s request to supply potable water for a work camp, that we agree to hire Catterall & Wright Consulting Engineers to check the feasibility and capacity to provide the water, if Pacer Corporation agrees to pay for the cost of the study.
CARRIED

#69/13 WCHS Work Placement Program:

Babey – that we agree to participate in the WCHS work placement program in the front office and recreation department.
CARRIED

#70/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#71/13 Karakochuk’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#72/13 Water Plant Filters:

Prystai – that we order two sets of filters for the water plant at a cost of approximately $5,000.

CARRIED

#73/13 Morrow’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Water Works Foreman Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#74/13 Tourism Advertising:

Prystai – that we place a tourism advertisement in the Yellowhead IT Travel Guide at a cost of $1,044.
CARRIED

#75/13 Groupex Membership:

Prystai – that we authorize the Director of Leisure Services to take a membership in Groupex, a vending and facility supply company, at a cost of $220.50 beginning in October 2013.
CARRIED

#76/13 Stefanovic’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#77/13 Heavy Vehicle Route:

Prystai – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to send a letter to Lilydale about semi-trailers using 1st Street East instead of the designated heavy truck route.

CARRIED

#78/13 SaskEnergy Easement Agreement:

Prystai – that we approve the SaskEnergy easement agreement for the gas line installation on the Klebeck subdivision.
CARRIED

#79/13 Communities of Distinction:

Czarnecki – that we thank Communities of Distinction for their interest in highlighting Wynyard, but that we deny the request to pay $19,800 USD for production costs.

CARRIED

#80/13 Receive Correspondence:

Jordan – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#81/13 Service Recognition:

Boylak – that we present the former Council Members with a plaque recognizing their past service to the Town of Wynyard.
CARRIED

#82/13 Boylak’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive the Public Works report as presented by Councillor Boylak.

CARRIED

#83/13 Babey’s Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the Environment & Health report as presented by Councillor Babey.
CARRIED

#84/13 Refuse Bylaw:

Boylak – that we refer the Refuse Bylaw #23/92 to the Public Works Committee.

CARRIED

#85/13 Jordan’s Report:

Babey – that we receive the Recreation report as presented by Councillor Jordan.

CARRIED

#86/13 Meeting Extension Policy:

Czarnecki – that we refer the issue regarding extending Council Meetings past 10:30 PM to the General Government Committee.
CARRIED

#87/13 SUMAssure:

Prystai – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to invite SUMAssure to make an insurance presentation to Council and that we send a letter to our insurance broker indicating that we are going to check into SUMAssure.

CARRIED

#88/13 General Government Committee Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the General Government Committee Report as presented by Councillor Swinburnson.
CARRIED

#89/13 Wyntyer Wynds:

Babey – that we allow Wynter Wynds free use of the Civic Centre for practices subject to availability.
CARRIED

#90/13 Wynyard & District Chamber of Commerce:

Boylak – that we authorize free use of the Fire Hall Clubroom for the Wynyard & District Chamber of Commerce’s initial meeting.
CARRIED

#91/13 Communities in Bloom Workshop:

Boylak – that we authorize the Mayor to attend the Communities in Bloom workshop at a cost of $15 plus expenses.
CARRIED

#92/13 Mayor’s Report:

Babey – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#93/13 Reports:

Jordan – that we receive the Complaints/Comments Report to January 17 and February 7, 2013 as presented.
CARRIED

#94/13 Bank Reconciliation & Financial Statement:

Czarnecki– that we receive the Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statement to December 31, 2012 as presented.
CARRIED

Councillor Boylak declares pecuniary interest and leaves Council Chambers. (9:37 P.M.)

#95/13 Vouchers:

Swinburnson – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Czarnecki and Councillors Swinburnson, Jordan and Prystai

General Vouchers #1014 to #1039 = $55,487.19
#1040 to #1043 = $234,293.16
# 16 to # 26 = $34,770.81
# 27 to # 85 = $142,110.00

Visa Auto Withdraw J.E. #1/13 = $5,414.36

Payroll Vouchers # 1 to # 21 = $19,593.13
# 22 to # 38 = $17,218.84

CARRIED
Councillor Boylak returns to Council Chambers. (9:38 P.M.)

#96/13 Bylaw #21/13:

Swinburnson – that Bylaw #21/13, a Bylaw to authorize short-term borrowing of up to $500,000.00, be introduced and read for the first time.

CARRIED

#97/13 Bylaw #21/13:

Jordan – that Bylaw #21/13 be read for a second time.

CARRIED

#98/13 Bylaw #21/13:

Prystai – that we proceed with the third reading of Bylaw #21/13.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#99/13 Bylaw #21/13:

Babey – that Bylaw #21/13 be read for a third time, adopted and attached hereto.

CARRIED

#100/13 Bylaw #22/13:

Boylak – that Bylaw #22/13, known as a Bylaw to Provide for Exemption from Taxation, be introduced and read for the first time.

CARRIED

#101/13 Bylaw #22/13:

Swinburnson – that Bylaw #22/13 be read for a second time.

CARRIED

#102/13 Bylaw #22/13:

Jordan – that we proceed with the third reading of Bylaw #22/13.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#103/12 Bylaw #22/13:

Babey – that Bylaw #22/13 be read for a third time, adopted and attached hereto.

CARRIED

#104/13 Adjourn:

Prystai – that we adjourn the meeting (9:54 PM).
CARRIED

Mayor Czarnecki called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

#21/13 Minutes:

Swinburnson – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of January 3, 2013 as circulated.
CARRIED

#22/13 Business Licence Applications:

Boylak – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:

#4/13 Hood’s Detail – Cleaning – $45
#5/13 John Baker – Contractor – $90
#6/13 Hoiseth Management – Photography – $45
#7/13 Audrey Shepherd – Video – $45
#8/13 Fred Lalach – Contractor – $90
#9/13 Wesley’s Flooring – Flooring – $90
#10/13 Dianne Kostyk – Hairdressing – $45
#11/13 Chad Martin – Barber – $45
#12/13 Curtis Hunstad – Jobber – $45
#13/13 Straker Electric – Electrician – $90
#14/13 3 Boyz Plumbing & Heating – Plumbing & Heating – $90
#15/13 James Welding/James Prystai – Welding – $90
#16/13 T.G. Swinburnson Construction – Contractor – $90
#17/13 Natalies Beauty Boutique – Hairdressing – $45
#18/13 Colter Contracting/Colin Tomblin – Contractor – $90
#19/13 Shaker’s Styles – Hairdressing – $45
#20/13 Banana Tree Art Co./Dana Stefanson – Cakes – $45
#21/13 Tompkins Funeral Home – Funeral Services – $90
#22/13 L&N Plumbing – Plumbing & Heating – $90
#23/13 G/Y Enterprises/Gord Chorney – Jobber – $45
#24/13 Personal Hearing Services – Hearing Services – $90
#25/13 Watersource Mechanical/Brian Degelman – Plumbing & Heating – $90

CARRIED

#23/13 Lottery Licence Applications:

Boylak – that we approve the following Lottery Licence Applications:

#1/13 Wynyard Skating Club – Carnival Raffle – $5
CARRIED

Delegation: RCMP – Sgt. Terry Posnikoff: 7:07-7:27 PM. Police Report for November and December, 2012.

#24/13 RCMP Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the Police Report as presented by Sgt. Posnikoff.

CARRIED
Delegation: APL Insurance – Steve Moulding – Insurance Policy Review. 7:27 – 7:43 PM

#25/13 Insurance Policy Review:

Jordan – that we receive the Insurance Policy Review as presented by Steve Moulding.

CARRIED

#26/13 Youth Representative Report:

Prystai – that we receive Youth Representative Townsend’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#27/13 Council Remuneration:

Czarnecki – that we instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to give notice that council remuneration will be discussed.
DEFEATED

#28/13 Minimum Tax Designation:

Boylak – that we remove the minimum tax designation for Parcels A, B, C, & E, Plan 65H01660 as these properties are deemed non-developed.

CARRIED

#29/13 SUMA Central Region:

Swinburnson – that we send two Ron Richardson photography books and two shirts to the SUMA Central Region to be given away as gifts at the 2013 SUMA Convention.

CARRIED

#30/13Projector Rental Fee:

Boylak – that we set a fee of $50 for rental of the Town of Wynyard projector.

CARRIED

#31/13 Penny Removal:

Czarnecki – that the Town Office begin the practice of eliminating the pennies on cash transactions beginning February 3, 2013.

CARRIED

#32/13 Karnalyte Resources Inc.:

Czarnecki – that we send of copy of Gary Derdall’s correspondence, received by the Town of Wynyard, detailing the scientific concerns he has with Karnalyte’s mining process, to Karnalyte Resources Inc., as per their request.

CARRIED

#33/13 Chorneyko’s Report:

Prystai – that we receive Chief Administrative Officer Chorneyko’s report as presented.

CARRIED
Youth Representative Townsend leaves Council Chambers at 8:38 p.m.

#34/13 2013 Canadian Public Works Association Conference:

Boylak – that we authorize two Public Works employees to attend the Canadian Public Works Association Conference in Saskatoon on February 26 & 27, 2013 at a cost of $236.25 each, plus expenses.

CARRIED

#35/13 Karakochuk’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#36/13 Reservoir Cleaning Workshop:

Kucey – that we authorize Water Works Foreman Morrow to attend a Reservoir Cleaning Workshop in Saskatoon on March 1, 2013 at a cost of $100 plus expenses.

CARRIED

#37/13 Saskatchewan Water & Wastewater Association:

Boylak – that we authorize the Town Superintendent and the Water Works Foreman to attend the Saskatchewan Water & Wastewater Association workshop and networking conference in Moose Jaw.

CARRIED

#38/13 Morrow’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Water Works Foreman Morrow’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#39/13 Wynyard Curling Rink:

Jordan – that we purchase a flood hose for the Curling Rink from Goodall at a cost of 307.50.

CARRIED

#40/13 Stefanovic’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#41/13 Parkland Regional Library Levy:

Swinburnson – that we approve the 2013 Parkland Regional Library levy in the amount of $24,338 and the 2013 Evergreen Levy, a levy to ensure local libraries have sufficient funds for computer replacement by 2015, in the amount of $459.42.

CARRIED

#42/13 Heritage Saskatchewan:

Jordan – that we renew our 2013 membership to Heritage Saskatchewan at a cost of
$50.

CARRIED

#43/13 Wynyard Elementary School Community Council:

Boylak – that we table the Wynyard Elementary School Community Council request to have a Town of Wynyard Council member sit on their council.

CARRIED

#44/13 Community Airport Partnership (CAP) Program:

Czarneck – that we refer the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure letter regarding the Community Airport Partnership grant to the Wynyard Memorial Airport Board.
CARRIED

#45/13 Municipal Detachment Clerk Resignation:

Swinburnson – that we accept Ruby Magnusson’s resignation as Municipal RCMP Clerk with regret.
CARRIED

#46/13 Receive Correspondence:

Boylak – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.

CARRIED

#47/13 New Year’s Levee:

Kucey – that we authorize advertising a thank you in The Wynyard Advance/Gazette for the New Year’s Levee.

CARRIED

#48/13 Mayor’s Report:

Jordan – that we receive Mayor Czarnecki’s report as presented.

CARRIED

#49/13 Scotia McLeod – Discretionary Fund Management:

Kucey – that we enter into a discretionary fund management agreement with Scotia McLeod and add approximately $30,000 to the fund to achieve the $250,000 minimum required investment.

CARRIED

#50/13 Wynyard Museum Committee:

Kucey – that we support the Museum Committee in their quest to acquire a building for a museum.

CARRIED

#51/13 General Government Committee Report:

Swinburnson – that we receive the General Government Committee Report as presented by Councillor Swinburnson.

CARRIED

#52/13 Water Refund Policy:

Kucey – that we amend our Water Refund Policy to give more than a one-time refund if issues arise after an estimated reading is used.

CARRIED

#53/13 Kucey’s Report:

Czarnecki – that we receive the Water Works report as presented by Councillor Kucey.

CARRIED

#54/13 Wynyard Composite High School Community Council:

Boylak– that we inform the Wynyard Composite High School Community Council that we cannot commit to their parking lot improvement project; however, if time and resources become available we could offer some in-kind and supervisory services.

CARRIED

#55/13 Special Services Bus:

Boylak – that, subject to the discretion of the Special Services Bus driver, we travel up to 500 meters from the Town of Wynyard limits to pick up passenger for medical/health situations when the person has no other options.

CARRIED

#56/13 Meeting Extension:

Jordan – that we proceed with the Council Meeting past 10:30 PM.

DEFEATED

#57/13 Adjourn:

Prystai – that we adjourn the meeting (10:30 PM).
CARRIED