Town of Wynyard - Town Council Minutes

Town Council Minutes - DECEMBER 1, 2011

Call to Order:

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

#701/11 Minutes:

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

#702/11 Lottery Licence Applications:

Lamb – that we approve the following Lottery Licence application:

#18/11 Wynyard Food Bank – Sheila Doidge – Raffle – $5
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#703/11 Tax Arrears Collection Bylaw:

Boylak – that we instruct the Administrator to create a bylaw to appoint Western Municipal Tax Solutions as the Town’s exclusive agent to collect tax arrears.
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#704/11 Tax Enforcement:

Kucey – that we remove Roll #505116700 from the Tax Enforcement List as sufficient tax arrears have been paid.
CARRIED

#705/11 Tax Enforcement:

Lamb – that we remove Roll #505018750 from the Tax Enforcement List, subject to processing the December 31, 2011 post dated payment.
CARRIED

#706/11 Amend Traffic Bylaw #19/07:

Kucey – that we instruct the Administrator to amend the Traffic Bylaw to include a Handicap Loading Zone in front of the Wynyard Royal Canadian Legion Hall.
CARRIED

#707/11 Rust Riders Car Club:

Kucey – that we allow the Rust Riders Car Club to use the Arena for the Car Show & Shine on the Carnival Weekend at no charge, subject to approval from the Carnival Committee.
CARRIED

#708/11 Zumba Fitness Class:

Kostyk – that we charge the Zumba Fitness class $250/year for the use of the Civic Centre, subject to the same conditions as the other fitness classes and groups.
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#709/11 Amend Zoning Bylaw #328/84:

Lamb – that we instruct the Administrator to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone Block A, Plan 77H09675 from UR – Urban Reserve to R2 – Residential District.
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#710/11 Lot Subdivision:

Kostyk – that we refer the subdivision and sale of a lot on Block V, located on Greer Street, to the General Government Committee.
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#711/11 Water Plant Tester:

Kucey – that we purchase a water tester for the water plant from ClearTech Industries at a cost of approximately $1,000.
CARRIED

#712/11 Chorneyko’s Report:

Boylak – that we receive Town Administrator Chorneyko’s report as presented.
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#713/11 Hire Landfill Worker:

Kostyk – that we authorize Town Superintendent Karakochuk to hire Bob Graham as a part-time landfill worker.
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#714/11 Cell Phone Replacement:

Kucey – that we reimburse Terry Danchuk for the cost of a cell phone damaged in a water and sewer installation.
CARRIED

#715/11 Karakochuk’s Report:

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

#716/11 Receive Correspondence:

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

#717/11 Mayor’s Report:

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

#718/11 Petro-Can Property:

Boylak – that we hire Remax to assist the Town in acquiring title to the Petro-Can property on the Service Road.
CARRIED

#719/11 Director of Leisure Services:

Boylak – that we offer the following to Director of Leisure Services Stefanovic:

-Advance the extra 5% CMHC requirement as a loan to be repaid at $100/month or quicker if employment ceases

-Payment of either airfare or gas/accommodations for moving expenses

-No rent assistance
CARRIED

#720/11 General Government Committee Report:

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

#721/11 Recreation Report:

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

#722/11 Protection Report:

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

#723/11 Complaints/Comments Report:

Kucey – that we receive the Complaints/Comments Report to December 1, 2011 as presented.
CARRIED

#724/11 Vouchers:

Boylak– 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 #861 to #893 = $51,712.12

Payroll Vouchers #576 to #593 = $15,078.65
CARRIED

#725/11 Adjourn:

Kucey – that we adjourn the meeting (9:00 PM).
CARRIED