Town of Wynyard - Town Council Minutes

Town Council Minutes - NOVEMBER 5 2009

Call to Order:

Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM.

#542/09 Minutes:

Lamb – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of October 15, 2009 as circulated.
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#543/09 Lottery Licence Applications:

Kucey – that we approve the following lottery licence applications:

#18/09 Wynyard Hospital Auxiliary (Lana Bolt) – Raffle – $5.00

#19/09 Sacred Heart Rectory (Joe Wasylynka) – Raffle – $5.00
CARRIED

#544/09 Building Permit Applications:

Kostyk– that we approve the following building permit applications as per the approval of the building inspector:

#32/09 Ron & Denise Norlin-New Residence (RTM) – 511-8th Street East – $1,020.02
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Delegation: RCMP – 7:16 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Sgt. Russell presented the Police Report for October, 2009. He also brought up the municipal position at the RCMP Office.

#545/09RCMP Report:

Lendzyk – that we receive the RCMP Report for October, 2009 as presented by Sgt. Russell.
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#546/09 Wynyard Library:

Lamb – that we purchase three mats for the Library at the cost of $60 each as per the quote from Interior Décor.
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#547/09 Civic Centre:

Boylak – that we purchase a new mud-catcher mat for the entrance to the Civic Centre kitchen at the approximate cost of $60.00.
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#548/09 Special Services Bus:

Kostyk – that we hire Sue Altman to place decal lettering on the Special Services Bus at the estimated cost of $200-$300.
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Councillor Boylak declares pecuniary interest.

#549/09 Hand Gel Dispensers:

Lendzyk – that we purchase five hand sanitizer dispensers and refills, at a cost of $15.89 and $9.69 respectively, from NAPA Auto Parts, for the Civic Centre and Wynyard Memorial Arena to aid in the prevention of germ transmission.
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#550/09 Donor`s Choice:

Lendzyk – that the Town of Wynyard withhold up to 5% of the Donor`s Choice donations to cover the cost of running the program.
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#551/09 Christmas Party:

Lamb – that we rent the Golf Clubhouse for the Town of Wynyard’s Christmas Party on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the cost of $200.
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#552/09 Holiday Bonus:

Boylak – that we approve employee holiday bonuses at a rate of $100 for full-time workers and contractors and $50 for part-time employees and contractors.
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#553/09 Wynyard Clothiers Building:

Boylak – that we agree to accept a voluntary turnover of title to Lot 37, Block 10, Plan 99H08143 to the Town with the owner paying for the cost of the transfer.
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#554/09 Poultry Barns:

Lendzyk – that we refer the issue of composting poultry carcasses by Group One Poultry to the Public Works Committee.
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#555/09 Lot 15, Block H, Plan 75H06976:

Kucey – that, in light of recent interest to purchase Lot 15, Block H, Plan 75H06976 located on Miller Avenue, we refer the issue as to the suitability of the land for sale purposes to the General Government Committee.
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#556/09 Acting Administrator:

Kostyk – that, in the absence of Town Administrator Chorneyko, we appoint Jody Jordan the Acting Administrator for the Council meeting of November 19, 2009.
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Councillor Hordal declares pecuniary interest.

#557/09 Lot 18, Block 14, Plan 99H08143:

Boylak – that we refuse Becky Kostyk’s request to honour outdated Resolution #814/07 and that we tender the sale of Lot 18, Block 14, Plan 99H08143.
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#558/09 Chorneyko’s Report:

Kostyk – that we receive Town Administrator Chorneyko’s report as presented.
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#559/09 SaskFit Conference:

Lamb – that we authorize Marlys Bjornson to attend the SaskFit Conference in Regina at a cost of $315.00 plus expenses.
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#560/09 Sportsgrounds Maintenance:

Boylak – that we purchase new doors, frames and closures for the sportsgrounds washrooms, from Interior Décor, at a cost of $1,925 plus taxes and installation.
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#561/09 Community Events Permit:

Lamb – that we approve a Community Events Permit for a beer garden to be held at the Wynyard Recreational Hockey Tournament for the following dates:

Friday, December 4, 2009 6:00 pm – 2:00 am

Saturday, December 5, 2009 12:00 pm -12:00 am

Sunday, December 6, 2009 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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#562/09 New Horizons For Seniors Grant:

Lamb – that we write a letter of support for the Wynyard Seniors Cooperative’s application to the New Horizons for Seniors Grant application to replace damaged drywall at the Senior Drop-In Center.
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#563/09 McConnell’s Report:

Lamb – that we receive Director of Leisure Services McConnell’s report as presented.
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#564/09 East Central Tourism:

Hordal – that we refer the East Central Tourism newsletter to the Recreation Department.
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#565/09 Saskatchewan Watershed Authority:

Hordal – that we refer the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority letter to the Water Works Superintendent Fred Schulze.
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#566/09 Provincial Mediation Board:

Boylak – that we receive the Provincial Mediation Board consent letter to seize Lot 21, Block 3, Plan 99H08143.
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Councillor Kostyk declares pecuniary interest.

#567/09 Block T, Plan 75H08124:

Hordal – that we refer the issue of selling Block T, Plan 75H08124 tender to the General Government Committee.
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#568/09 H1N1 Immunization Clinics:

Kostyk – that we waive the Civic Centre hall rental fees for the Saskatoon Health Region H1N1 immunization clinics being held November 12, 25, & 26, 2009.
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#569/09 CPR Holiday Train:

Kostyk – that we refer the CPR Holiday Train letter to the Foodbank Committee, provide bleachers for the event and offer the Special Services Bus for use for the event.
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#570/09 SUMA Central Regional Meeting:

Boylak – that we authorize the Mayor and any Council member and the Administrator to attend the SUMA Central Regional Meeting on November 23, 2009 at a cost of $100 each.
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#571/09 Receive Correspondence:

Kucey – that we receive and file the correspondence as per the list attached hereto.
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#572/09 Mayor’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Mayor Armstrong’s report as presented.
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#573/09 Ukrainian Hall Caretaker:

Boylak – that we hire Terry Pidkowich for the interim Ukrainian Hall caretaker at the rate of $600/month while Joan Harris is away on leave.
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#574/09 General Government Committee Report:

Lamb – that we receive the General Government Committee Report as presented by Councillor Boylak.
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#574/09 Sarcan Building:

Kostyk – that we supply the material to raise the floor at the Sarcan Building with Sarcan supplying the labour to perform the work.
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#575/09 Kostyk’s Report:

Kucey – that we receive Councillor Kostyk’s report as presented.
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#576/09 Council Reports:

Lamb – that we receive the following Council reports:

a) Complaints/Comments

b) Bank Reconciliation to September 30, 2009
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#577/09 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 #826 to 872 = $73,314.83

Payroll Vouchers #514 to 534 = $14,907.09
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#578/09 Bylaw #40/09:

Boylak – that Bylaw #40/09, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw, be read for the second time.
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#579/09 Bylaw #40/09:

Lamb – that we proceed with the third reading of Bylaw #40/09.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#580/09: Bylaw #40/09:

Lendzyk – that Bylaw #40/09 be read for the third time, adopted and attached hereto.
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#581/09 Council Updates:

Armstrong – that we approve the updated Committees of Council, Deputy Mayor list, and Council Remuneration as per the document attached hereto.
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#582/09Adjourn:

Kucey – that we adjourn the meeting (10:20 P.M.)
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