Town of Wynyard - Town Council Minutes

Town Council Minutes - July 15 2010

Call to Order:

Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.

#386/10 Minutes:

Kostyk – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of June 17, 2010 as circulated.
CARRIED

#387/10 Building Permit Applications:

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

#10/10 Pat Gosselin – Addition to Garage – 414 – 3rd Street East – $25

#11/10 Curtis Haugen – Build Deck – 410 – 9th Street East

#12/10 Betty Perry – Build Deck – 314 – 3rd Street West – $25

#13/10 Milton Harvey – Demolish Building – 108 Avenue B West – $5
CARRIED

#388/10 Business Licence Applications:

Kostyk – that we approve the following Business Licence applications:

#59/10 Vigilon Security – Direct Seller – $30.00

#60/10 GL Landscapes – Landscaping – $50
CARRIED

Delegation: RCMP – Cst. Amy Forbes, Cst. James Floyd – 7:11 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

#389/10 RCMP Report:

Lamb – that we receive the RCMP Report as presented by Cst. Amy Forbes and Cst. James Floyd.
CARRIED

#390/10 Financial Statement Workshop:

Boylak – that we allow the Town Administrator to attend a Financial Statement Workshop in Regina on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at a cost of $75 plus expenses.
CARRIED

#391/10 Mobile Home Property:

Boylak – that we refer Joshua Krakowka’s request to purchase the RMH property that he is renting from the Town to the General Government Committee.
CARRIED

#392/10 Ukrainian Hall Deck:

Boylak – that we compensate the Ukrainian Hall Caretaker $100 to re-finish the deck at the Ukrainian Hall.
CARRIED

#393/10 2010 Operating Budget:

Boylak – that we approve the updated 2010 Operating Budget as attached hereto.
CARRIED

#394/10 RCMP Clerk Wages:

Kostyk – that we set the pay rate for RCMP Clerk Tara Bender at Tier 3 of the Town of Wynyard’s 2010 Wage & Salary Grid.
CARRIED

#395/10 Chorneyko’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive Town Administrator Chorneyko’s Report as presented.
CARRIED

#396/10 Town Grid Road Maintenance:

Kostyk – that we hire the R.M. to gravel the Town’s grid roads.
CARRIED

#397/10 Karakochuk’s Report:

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

#398/10 SPRA Conference:

Lamb – that we allow Director of Leisure Services Clint McConnell to attend the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association conference that is being held in Regina, SK from October 14 – 16, 2010, at a cost of $210.00.
CARRIED

#399/10 McConnell’s Report:

Lamb – that we receive Director of Leisure Services McConnell’s report as presented.
CARRIED

#400/10 Zoning Bylaw Amendment:

Boylak – that we instruct the Town administrator to create a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone Lots 7 – 10, Block 8, Plan Q7104 from C1- Downtown Commercial District to R1 – Residential District.
CARRIED

#401/10 Saskatchewan Housing Corporation:

Hordal – that we approve payment of the 2009 Saskatchewan Housing Authority deficit in the amount of $1,906.36.
CARRIED

#402/10 Speed Limit Signage:

Hordal – that we place speed limit signs as needed to comply with the Town of Wynyard’s Traffic Bylaw.
CARRIED

#403/10 PIER:

Boylak – that we approve payment of the PIER Membership in the amount of $200.
CARRIED

#404/10 Land Purchase Offer:

Boylak – that we agree to sell Lot 21, Block 101, Plan 77H09675 to Eric and Denita Smith, as is, for $7,500 plus appropriate share of legal costs.
CARRIED

#405/10 Coop Traffic Study:

Hordal – that we deny the request by the Wynyard Co-op Association to cost-share a traffic impact study for this possible new store location on the Service Road.
CARRIED

#406/10 Receive Correspondence:

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

#407/10 Wynyard Public Library:

Hordal – that, since the Parkland Regional Library hired a new Librarian, we change the locks at the Library.
CARRIED

#408/10 Mayor’s Report:

Kostyk – that we receive Mayor Armstrong’s report as presented.
CARRIED

#409/10 RCMP Clerk Training Hours:

Boylak – that, as recommended by the RCMP, we hire Tara Bender as the part-time RCMP Clerk and allow her to begin employment immediately for training purposes.
CARRIED

#410/10 New RCMP Building Shed:

Boylak – that we purchase a shed from the Howard Tansley Estate for storage use at the RCMP Building site, at a cost of $600.
CARRIED

#411/10 Government Services Building Lawnmower:

Boylak – that we purchase a lawnmower for the Government Services Building.
CARRIED

#412/10 Lion’s Park Paddling Pool:

Boylak – that we instruct the Recreation Department to clean out the old Lion’s Park Paddling Pool, paint the perimeter, and fill it with sand.
CARRIED

#413/10 General Government Report:

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

#414/10 Lendzyk’s Report:

Kostyk – that we receive Councillor Lendzyk’s report as circulated.
CARRIED

#415/10 Former Wynyard Clothiers’ Building:

Boylak – that we seek quotes to demolish the former Wynyard Clothiers Building.
CARRIED

#416/10 South Service Road Parking:

Hordal – that we refer the Service Road parking issue to the Public Works Committee.
CARRIED

#417/10 Hordal’s Report:

Kostyk – that we receive Councillor Hordal’s report as presented.
CARRIED

#418/10 Complaints/Comments Reports:

Kostyk – that we receive the Complaints/Comments Report to July 15, 2010 as presented.
CARRIED

#419/10 2009 Auditor’s Financial Statements:

Lamb – that we receive and approve the 2009 Audited Financial Statements as prepared by EJC Dudley and Company.
CARRIED

#420/10 Publishing of Financial Statements Synopsis:

Hordal – that we publish the 2009 Audited Financial Statements synopsis in the local newspaper.
CARRIED

#421/10 Financial Statements Report:

Kostyk – that we receive the Financial Statements to June 30, 2010 as presented.
CARRIED

Councillors Boylak, Lamb, and Kostyk declare pecuniary interest and leave Council Chambers.

#422/10 Vouchers:

Kostyk – 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 #407 to #440 = $79,594.37

#442 to #490 = $173,668.29

Payroll Vouchers #255 to #288 = $ 25,997.10

#289 to #324 = $ 29,775.23
CARRIED

Councillors Boylak, Lamb, and Kostyk return to Council Chambers.

#423/10 Adjourn:

Kostyk – that we adjourn the meeting (9:55 PM)
CARRIED