Town of Wynyard - Town Council Minutes

Town Council Minutes - SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Call to Order:

Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order at 7:20 PM.

#526/11 Minutes:

Kucey – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of September 1, 2011 as circulated.
CARRIED

#527/11 Business Licence Applications:

Boylak – that we approve the following Business Licence applications:

#81/11 Bott’s All-Purpose Cleaning – Cleaning Services – $50

#82/11 Marilyn’s Alterations – Marilyn Moore – Garment Alterations – $50
CARRIED

#528/10 Building Permit Applications:

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

#28/11 Arden Start – Moving Mobile Home Off Property – 614 Little Quill Avenue-$5

#29/11 Arden Start – Moving Mobile Home Onto Property – 614 Little Quill Avenue-$5 CARRIED

#529/11 Lottery Licence Applications:

Lamb – that we approve the following Lottery Licence applications:

#11/11Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League-Vicky Hlady- Raffle – $5
CARRIED

#530/11 Town of Wynyard Placemats:

Kucey – that we order 5,000 Town of Wynyard paper placemats at a cost of $680.88.
CARRIED

#531/11 Building Permit Extension:

Boylak – that we extend Building Permit #16/11 for the construction of a garage at Lot 8, Block 8, Plan G92.
CARRIED

#532/11 Tax Enforcement:

Boylak – that, as per the 2011 tax enforcement process, we proceed for title on Roll #505003900, Roll #505006250, Roll #505017150, Roll #505206950, and Roll #505500050 by issuing the six-month notice.
CARRIED

#533/11 Tax Enforcement:

Hordal – that we invite Western Municipal Tax Solutions Inc. to make a presentation on tax enforcement items.
CARRIED

#534/11 Land Rent Request:

Boylak – that we agree to rent Lot 7, Block 24, Plan BD498 to the owner of Lot 8, Block 24, Plan BD498 at $100 per month subject to the inclusion of an escape clause.
CARRIED

#535/11 Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association Convention:

Hordal – that we authorize Jerome Karakochuk, Fred Schulze and Terry Morrow to attend the 2011 Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association Convention being held November 16-18, 2011 in Saskatoon at a cost of $348.64 per person plus expenses.
CARRIED

#536/11 Chorneyko’s Report:

Kostyk – that we receive Town Administrator Chorneyko’s report as presented.
CARRIED

#537/11 Public Works Employee:

Kucey – that we authorize Town Superintendent Karakochuk to hire Ron Graham as a Public Works employee at the Classification 4, Wage Tier 4 rate as per the 2011 Wage and Salary grid.
CARRIED

#538/11 Karakochuk’s Report:

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

#539/11 Wynyard Arena Revitalization Project:

Lamb – that we sign the contract with Pattison MGM Architectural Services, on behalf of the Wynyard Arena Revitalization Project Committee, to do a preliminary design and cost estimate for the construction of a new arena.
CARRIED

#540/11 McConnell’s Report:

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

#541/11 Tax Exemption:

Kostyk – that we refer the tax exemption request letter for properties on Lots A-D, Block 34, Plan 01H09317 and Lot 13, Block F, Plan 101816052 to the General Government Committee.
CARRIED

#542/11 Wynyard Civic Centre Auditorium:

Hordal – that we refer the Donald Olynyk, Acoustical Engineer letter regarding a proposal for the Wynyard Civic Centre Auditorium to the Budget Committee.
CARRIED

#543/11Receive Correspondence:

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

#544/11Mayor’s Report:

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

#545/11 Table Purchase Request:

Boylak – that we deny Greg Senft’s request to purchase old wooden tables due to our low rental supply.
CARRIED

#546/11 Land Purchase Offers:

Boylak – that we temporarily halt any potential land sales in the undeveloped area south of Highway #16 until we have more information on the costs to develop and service these undeveloped areas.
CARRIED

#547/11 Land Purchase Offers:

Boylak – that we instruct the Town Administrator to consult with the Town of Wynyard Solicitor for clarification on land sales option agreements whereby building development is a condition for the sale.
CARRIED

#548/11 Wynyard & District Fire Association:

Kostyk – that we refer the issue of accident scene protocol to the Wynyard & District Fire Association.
CARRIED

#549/11 General Government Committee Report:

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

#550/11 Recreation Report:

Kostyk – that we receive the Recreation report as presented by Councillor Lamb.
CARRIED

#551/11 Complaints/Comments Report:

Kucey – that we receive the Complaints/Comments Report to September 15, 2011 as presented.
CARRIED

#552/11 Financial Statements:

Kostyk – that we receive the Financial Statements to August 31, 2011 as presented.
CARRIED

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

#553/11 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 #638 to #675 = $87,609.90

Visa Auto Withdraw J.E. #8/11 = $696.00

Payroll Vouchers #464 to #498 = $ 28,793.70
CARRIED

Councillors Boylak and Kostyk return to Council Chambers.

#554/11 Official Community Plan:

Kucey – that we promote the Official Community Plan through advertisements and on the website.
CARRIED

#555/11 Civic Centre Renovations:

Boylak – that we authorize the Town Administrator to get options for the Civic Centre kitchen renovations and present them to Council.
CARRIED

#556/11 Adjourn:

Hordal – that we adjourn the meeting (9:10 PM).
CARRIED