Town of Wynyard - Town Council Minutes

Town Council Minutes - NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Call to Order:

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

#668/11 Minutes:

Boylak – that we adopt the minutes of the previous meeting of November 3, 2011 as circulated.
CARRIED

#669/11 Business Licence Applications:

Kucey – that we approve the following Business Licence applications:

#87/11 Ray Bashutsky – Jobber – $50 CARRIED

#670/11 Lottery Licence Applications:

Kostyk – that we approve the following Lottery Licence applications:

#17/11 Wynyard Monarchs – Paul Lendzyk – 50/50 – $5
CARRIED

#671/11 Wynyard Regional Park Board:

Kostyk – that we appoint Dale Johnston to the Wynyard Regional Park Board.
CARRIED

#672/11 Public Works Cell Phones:

Kucey – that we approve a $150 per year cell phone allowance for all employees who use their cell phones for work purposes.
CARRIED

#673/11 Civic Centre Kitchen Upgrades:

Kostyk – that, since the Wynyard Legion has declined the donate the old Civic Centre cooler, we dispose of the unit.
CARRIED

#674/11 Community Planning – Big Quill Subdivision:

Lendzyk – that we consult with the Town of Wynyard Solicitor to create an adequate service agreement that would combine the Town of Wynyard and the Community Planning documents for future developments.
CARRIED

#675/11 Building Permit Extension:

Hordal – that we extend Building Permit #13/11 on Lot PT 1-2, Block 35, Plan 83H04102 to 2012.
CARRIED

#676/11 Tax Enforcement:

Boylak – that we remove Roll #505111250, Roll #505113500 and Roll #505155001 from the Tax Enforcement List as sufficient tax arrears have been paid.
CARRIED

#677/11 Tax Enforcement:

Kucey – that we remove Roll #505041600 from the Tax Enforcement List as tax arrears have been paid in full.
CARRIED

#678/11 Employee Holiday Bonus:

Hordal – that we authorize payment of the 2011 Employee Holiday Bonus of $50 per part time employee and $100 per full time employee.
CARRIED

#679/11 Chorneyko’s Report:

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

#680/11 Wynyard Regional Park:

Kucey – that we hire Ray Bashutsky to remove the beaver dams by the Wynyard Regional Park.
CARRIED

#681/11 Grader Repair:

Kucey – that we hire James Prystai to perform welding work required on the grader.
CARRIED

#682/11 Snow Removal:

Kucey – that we hire Bruno Bourque for snow removal in front of the Town of Wynyard owned properties.
CARRIED

#683/11 Snow Removal:

Kucey – that we hire Williams & Sons Excavating for contract snow removal.
CARRIED

#684/11 Water Works Superintendent:

Hordal – that we advertise for the position of a Water Works Superintendent.
CARRIED

#685/11 Karakochuk’s Report:

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

#686/11 Sewer Backup Clean-up:

Armstrong – that we pay $75 for labour to clean up the basement at Lot 1, Block 2, Plan G92 following a sewer backup.
DEFEATED

#687/11 Sasktel Easement Request:

Kostyk – that we approve the Sasktel Easement Request for a data line easement
on our road allowance on the South Reservoir Road and authorize the Mayor and Town Administrator to sign the easement document.
CARRIED

#688/11 Municipal Asset Management Presentation:

Boylak – that we authorize the Town Administrator and Councillors to attend the Municipal Asset Management Presentation in Humboldt on November 23, 2011.
CARRIED

#689/11 Receive Correspondence:

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

#690/11 Mayor’s Report:

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

#691/11 Canvas Storage Garage:

Boylak – that we send a letter to 302-1st Street East to request removal of the canvas storage garage in the front yard.
CARRIED

#692/11 Front Yard Accessory Buildings:

Hordal – that on the recommendation of Town Superintendent Karakochuk, we send a letter to all property owners who have accessory buildings located in their required front yards informing them that they are in contravention of our Zoning Bylaw.
CARRIED

#693/11 General Government Committee Report:

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

#694/11 Protection Report:

Kostyk – that we receive the Protection report as presented by Councillor Lendzyk.
CARRIED

#695/11 Environment and Health Report:

Hordal – that we receive the Environment and Health report as presented by Councillor Kostyk.
CARRIED

#696/11 Pet Owner Responsibilities:

Lendzyk – that we put an advertisement in the Wynyard Advance regarding pet owner’s responsibilities.
CARRIED

#697/11 Complaints/Comments Report:

Kucey – that we receive the Complaints/Comments Report to November 17, 2011 as presented.
CARRIED

#698/11 Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statements:

Kucey – that we receive the Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statements to October 31, 2011 as presented.
CARRIED

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

#699/11 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 #824 to #860 = $33,757.12

Visa Auto Withdraw J.E.#10/11 = $392.55

Payroll Vouchers #559 to #575 = $14,291.29
CARRIED

Councillors Boylak and Kostyk return to Council Chambers.

#700/11 Adjourn:

Kucey – that we adjourn the meeting (9:15 PM).
CARRIED