Town of Wynyard - Town Council Minutes
Town Council Minutes - JANUARY 19, 2012
Call to Order:
Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order at 7:18 PM.
#70/12 Minutes:
Kucey – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of January 5, 2012 as circulated.
CARRIED
#71/12 Business Licence Applications:
Lamb – that we approve the following Business Licence Applications:
#7/12 Chad Martin – Barber – $45
#8/12 Lorne Robutka – Taxi Service – $25
#9/12 Lorne Robutka – Jobber – $45
#10/12 Glenda Blyth – Ideal Protein – Direct Seller – $30
#11/12 Marilyn’s Alterations – Marilyn Moore – $45
#12/12 Gloria Dubiel – Caterer – $90
#13/12 Interior Décor – Keith Broad – $90
#14/12 Natalie’s Beauty Boutique – Natalie Olynyk – $45
#15/12 DBK Hockey Memorabilia – Direct Seller – $30
#16/12 Hoiseth Management – Les & Andrea Hoiseth – Photography – $45
#17/12 L & N Plumbing & Heating – $90
#18/12 Chickencow Hearing Centre Ltd. – Hearing Clinic – $100
#19/12 Colter Contracting – Construction – $90
#20/12 Cutting Edge Home Renovations – Mark Routly – Construction – $90
#21/12 Straker electric – Electrician – $90
#22/12 Ron’s Meats – Ron Kachur – Catering – $90
#23/12 Wesley’s Flooring Installation – Flooring – $90
#24/12 Dianne Kostyk – Hairdressing – $45
#25/12 Hood’s Detail – Cleaning Service – $45
#26/12 KDL Contracting – Construction – $90
#27/12 EC Carpet Cleaning – Cleaning Service – $45
#28/12 Williams & Sons Excavating – $90
CARRIED
Delegation: Kristjan Thordarson – 7:20 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Business land purchase proposal.
#72/12 Administrator Computer:
Boylak – that we purchase a new computer for the Administrator’s Office at a cost of approximately $800 plus installation and set up costs.
CARRIED
#73/12 Block A, Plan BJ2984:
Boylak – that we instruct the Town Administrator to proceed with the expropriation process to gain title to Block A, Plan BJ2984.
CARRIED
#74/12 Tax Enforcement:
Boylak – that we remove Roll #505042100 from the Tax Enforcement List as sufficient taxes have been paid.
CARRIED
#75/12 Tax Enforcement:
Boylak – that we refer the tax enforcement process for Roll #505003900 and Roll #505500050 to the Western Municipal Tax Solutions Inc. as per the agreement in Bylaw #61/11.
CARRIED
#76/12 Wynyard Composite High School Work Placement Program:
Kucey – that we participate in the Wynyard Composite High School Work Placement Program subject to receiving suitable candidates.
CARRIED
#77/12 Water & Sewer Uncollectible Allowance:
Hordal – that we add $4,000 to the 2011 Water & Sewer Uncollectible Allowance Account.
CARRIED
#78/12 Land Sale Proposal:
Lendzyk – that we agree to sell an approximately eight acre parcel of land along Avenue H East at a per acre cost that includes the book value of the land, subdivision cost, and infrastructure development costs.
CARRIED
#79/12 RCMP Clerical:
Lamb – that we approve an increase to the RCMP clerical days from eight to twelve days per month, until the end of March, to complete a number of administrative duties before the new Policing Contract takes effect in April, 2012.
CARRIED
#80/12 Insurance:
Lendzyk– that we pay the 2012 insurance premium in the amount of $53,836.
CARRIED
#81/12 Chorneyko’s Report:
Boylak – that we receive Town Administrator Chorneyko’s report as presented.
CARRIED
#82/12 Town Shop Steel Door:
Kucey – that we replace the steel walk-in door at the Town Shop at a cost of $500 plus taxes.
CARRIED
#83/12 Re-plating Gravel Truck:
Kucey – that we re-plate the bottom of the gravel truck at a cost of approximately $2,160 plus taxes.
CARRIED
#84/12 Karakochuk’s Report:
Kucey – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.
CARRIED
#85/12 Communities in Bloom Workshop:
Lamb – that we authorize the Mayor and Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic to attend the Communities in Bloom Workshop in Regina, Saskatchewan on January 21, 2012 at cost of $25 each plus expenses.
CARRIED
#86/12 Swimming Pool Bathrooms:
Lamb – that purchase new bathroom stalls for the Swimming Pool.
CARRIED
#87/12 Stefanovic’s Report:
Lamb – that we receive Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic’s report as presented.
CARRIED
#88/12 Regional Asset Management Conference:
Kostyk – that we agree to contribute $500 to promote a Regional Asset Management Conference and, that we authorize Town Administrator Chorneyko to participate in the organization of the group if he so chooses.
CARRIED
#89/12 Parkland Regional Library:
Lamb – that we approve the Parkland Regional Library Levy in the amount of $23,875 and the Evergreen Levy for computer replacement in the amount of $453.44.
CARRIED
#90/12 Civic Centre and Ukrainain Hall Caretaker:
Lamb – that we refer the Civic Centre and Ukrainian Hall caretaker contract increase to the Wage and Salary Committee.
CARRIED
#91/12 Live Well Chronic Disease Management Program:
Boylak – that we offer free use of the Fire hall for the Live Well Chronic Disease Management Program to be held in Wynyard on March 8, 15, and 29, 2012.
CARRIED
#92/12 Water Damage Claim – Lot 5, Block 9, Plan G92:
Lendzyk – that we deny the claim for water damage at the residence of Lot 5, Block 9, Plan G92.
CARRIED
#93/12 Wynyardigans Day Care Centre:
Kostyk – that we refer the Wynyardigans Day Care Centre loan request to the General Government Committee.
CARRIED
#94/12 Receive Correspondence:
Lendzyk – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.
CARRIED
#95/12 Wynyard Legion Table Request:
Boylak – that we lend round tables from the Ukrainian Hall to the Wynyard Legion for an upcoming event.
CARRIED
#96/12 Mayor’s Report:
Kostyk – that we receive Mayor Armstrong’s report as presented.
CARRIED
#97/12 Wynyard Memorial Airport Loan:
Boylak – that, as is being done by the R.M. of Big Quill #308, we write off the Wynyard Memorial Airport loan in the amount of $17,587.28 effective in 2011.
CARRIED
#98/12 W. B. Needham Field:
Boylak – that we cost share the Wynyard Memorial Airport re-dedication ceremony expenses with the R.M. of Big Quill #308.
CARRIED
#99/12 General Government Committee Report:
Hordal – that we receive the General Government Committee report as presented by Councillor Boylak.
CARRIED
#100/12 Protection Report:
Lamb – that we receive the Protection Report as presented by Councillor Lendzyk.
CARRIED
#101/12 Catterall & Wright Water & Sewer Main Proposal:
Kostyk – that we instruct the Town Administrator and Town Superintendent to proceed with Catterall & Wright’s tentative proposal to extend water and sewer mains down 4th Street East and to extend the water main along Avenue H East and loop it to the Service Road, and that we instruct the Town Administrator to proceed with this project as a Local Improvement.
CARRIED
#102/12 Water Works Foreman:
Hordal – that we hire Terry Morrow as our Water Works Foreman at a salary as per the list attached hereto.
CARRIED
#103/12 Public Works Report:
Kucey – that we receive the Public Works Report as presented.
CARRIED
#104/12 Complaints/Comments Report:
Kucey – that we receive the Complaints/Comments Report to January 5, 2012 as presented.
CARRIED
#105/12 Bank Reconciliations and Financial Statements:
Kostyk – that we receive the amended Bank Reconciliation to November 30, 2011, the Bank Reconciliation to December 31, 2011, and the Financial Statements to December 31, 2011 as presented.
CARRIED
Councillors Boylak and Kostyk declare pecuniary interest and leave Council Chambers.
#106/12 Vouchers:
Kucey – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Armstrong and Councillors Boylak, Lamb and Lendzyk.
General Vouchers #995 to #1018 = $71,515.07
#17 to #39 = $37,847.27
Payroll Vouchers #1 to #18 = $16,418.25
CARRIED
Councillors Boylak and Kostyk return to Council Chambers.
#107/12 Adjourn:
Kucey – that we adjourn the meeting (10:15 PM).
CARRIED
