Town of Wynyard - Town Council Minutes
Town Council Minutes - OCTOBER 1 2009
Call to Order:
Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.
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#479/09 Minutes:
Kucey – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of September 15, 2009 as circulated.
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#480/09 Lottery Licence Applications:
Lamb – that we approve the following lottery licence applications:
#14/09 Golden Acres Auxiliary (Elaine Greenshields) – Raffle – $5.00
#15/09 Royal Canadian Legion Br. 101 (Ron Russell) – Raffle – $5.00
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#481/09 Building Permit Applications:
Kostyk – that we approve the following building permit applications as per the approval of the building inspector:
#26/09 Lilydale Inc – 502 Bosworth Street – Mechanical Room Addition $258.50
#28/09 Dennis Puff – 304 – 1st Street East – Construct House – $880.42
#29/09 Myrna Popadynetz – 511 – Avenue B West – Demolish House – $5.00
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Delegation: RCMP – 7:12 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. – Sgt. Russell presented the Police Report for September, 2009.
#482/09 RCMP Report:
Lendzyk – that we receive the RCMP Report for September, 2009 as presented by Sgt. Russell.
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#483/09 Mining:
Kostyk – that we refer the issue of lobbying BHP Billiton to set up an office in Wynyard to the General Government Committee.
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#484/09 Donor’s Choice:
Boylak – that we authorize the mass mailing of Donor’s Choice forms to the citizens of Wynyard and area through Canada Post.
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#485/09 Trailers on Streets:
Boylak – that we authorize placing a notice in the Wynyard Advance advising Wynyard residents of Traffic Bylaw regulations regarding the parking of trailers on Town streets.
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#486/09 Civic Centre:
Boylak – that we purchase a screen door for the Civic Centre kitchen at a cost of up to $100.
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#487/09 Civic Centre Brick Repair:
Lamb – that we pay Ambrose Woynarski an extra $160 for the brick repair along the sidewalk borders at the Civic Centre.
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#488/09 Civic Centre Cooler Purchase:
Lamb – that we refer purchasing a new cooler for the Civic Centre kitchen to the Budget Committee.
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#489/09 Chorneyko’s Report:
Lamb – that we receive Town Administrator Chorneyko’s report as presented.
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#490/09 Bartel Tree Movers:
Lamb – that we hire Bartel Tree Movers to move trees to various parks and the Golf Course.
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#491/09 Wynyard Curling Rink:
Lamb – that we hire a qualified technician to service the furnace at the Wynyard Curling Rink.
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#492/09 Town Superintendent’s Report:
Kucey – that we receive Town Superintendent Karakochuk’s report as presented.
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#493/09 Community Grant Funds:
Lamb – that , as recommended by the Wynyard Recreation Board, we distribute the Community Grant funds as follows:
Senior Bus Trip $500.00
Youth Rec Hockey $250.00
Senior Drop-In Centre $750.00
Wynyard Monarchs $750.00
Golden Acres Activity Dept. $750.00
Wynyard Wynter Wynds $750.00
Westview Tennants Assoc. $300.00
Wynyard Fastball Club $500.00
Maple Grove Rec. Assoc. $350.00
Adult Gym Night $200.00
4-H Tracks and Treads $750.00
Wynyard Aerobics $500.00
Wynyard Gymnastics Club $500.00
WCHS Athletic Council $500.00
Wynyard Minor Ball $500.00
Band Parents Assoc. $800.00
Wynyard Minor Hockey $1000.00
Wynyard Bears Football $1000.00
Wynyard School of Dance $1000.00
Wynyard Elementary School $600.00
Wynyard Skating Club $1000.00
Wee Care Play School $500.00
Wynyard Synchro Club $500.00
Wynyard Public Library $350.00
Wynyard Tae Kwon Do Club $1000.00
Wynyard Arts Council $1000.00
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#494/09 Curling Rink Cement Floor:
Kostyk – that we instruct Director of Leisure Services McConnell to apply for available grants to enable the cementing of the floor at the Curling Rink.
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#495/09 McConnell’s Report:
Lamb – that we receive Director of Leisure Services McConnell’s report as presented.
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#496/09 West Nile Virus:
Kostyk – that we receive the Ministry of Health’s letter stating that we will be receiving $2,594.00 for funding assistance for mosquito control programs to reduce the transmission of the West Nile Virus.
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Councillor Kostyk declares pecuniary interest and left the Council Chamber at 8:19 PM
#497/09 Halt Meeting:
Boylak – that the meeting be halted and Council go into Committee at 8:20 pm.
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Meeting called to order 8:33 PM
#498/09 Parcel: T, Plan 75H08124, Ext 1:
Lendzyk – that we reject the offer of $1,500.00, received from Hi Way Services, for the purchase of Block T, Plan 75H08124, Ext. 1.
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#499/09 Public Tender:
Lendzyk – that we place a public tender for the sale of Block T, Plan 75H08124, Ext. 1, requiring a business plan and stating that the highest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
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Councillor Kostyk returns to Council Chamber 8:35 p.m.
#500/09 Civic Centre Caretaker Contract:
Kostyk – that we refer Terry Pidkowich’s letter, requesting to renew his Civic Centre Caretaker contract, to the Wage and Salary Committee.
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#501/ 09 H1N1 Pandemic:
Armstrong – that we refer the Saskatchewan Environment H1N1 Pandemic letter to the Public Works Committee.
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#502/09 Saskatchewan Environment:
Lendzyk – that we instruct Administrator Chorneyko to reply to the Saskatchewan Environment letter which is seeking our input to determine the risks posed by large predators at our landfill.
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#503/09 Saskatoon Potters Guild:
Kucey – that we refer the Saskatoon Potter Guild letter to the Wynyard Arts Council.
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#504/09 Decommissioning of Well #8:
Kucey – that we receive Fred Schulze’s letter detailing the decommissioning of Well #8 and give approval to the decommissioning of Well #8.
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#505/09 Sign Corridor Application:
Boylak – that we approve the sign corridor application for the Wynyard Hi-Way Service.
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#506/09 Receive Correspondence:
Kucey – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.
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#507/09 Poultry Carcasses:
Kostyk – that we inform Saskatchewan Environment about reports of improper disposal of poultry carcasses by an area poultry barn complex.
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#508/09 Mayor’s Report:
Kostyk – that we receive Mayor Armstrong’s report as presented.
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#509/09 Prairie Innovation Enterprise Region (PIER):
Boylak – that we agree to sign the Prairie Innovation Enterprise Region (PIER) letter of commitment to develop an Official Community Plan with the estimated cost of $12,000 being cost-shared between PIER and the Town of Wynyard.
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#510/09 Prairie Innovation Enterprise Region Membership:
Boylak – that we apply for a membership in the Prairie Innovation Enterprise Region at a cost of $200.
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#511/09 Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association:
Boylak – that we allow Jerome Karakochuk, Fred Schulze and Terry Morrow to attend the Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association Convention at a cost of $962 plus expenses.
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#512/09 Town Entry Signs:
Boylak – that we instruct Wynyard Electric to install two lights at each Town entry sign.
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#513/09 Building Canada Fund Agreement:
Boylak – that we authorize Mayor Armstrong and Town Administrator Chorneyko to sign the Building Canada Fund-Community Component Agreement for the Main Street Upgrade project.
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#514/09 General Government Committee Report:
Lamb – that we receive the General Government Committee Report as presented by Councillor Boylak.
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#515/09 Lamb’s Report:
Lendzyk – that we receive Councillor Lamb’s report as presented.
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#516/09 Council Reports:
Kostyk – that we receive the following Council reports:
a) Complaints/Comments
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#517/09 Vouchers:
Boylak – that the following vouchers be approved for payment as recommended by the General Government Committee of Mayor Armstrong and Councillors Lendzyk, Lamb and Boylak.
General Vouchers #727 to 782 = $74,683.58
Auto Withdraw Journal entry #11/09 – $94.50
Payroll Vouchers #474 to 494 = $15,763.03
#518/09Adjourn:
Kostyk – that we adjourn the meeting (10:10 P.M.)
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