MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF CORMAN PARK NO. 344 HELD MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015 AT 8:30 A.M.
Present 1. Present: Reeve Judy Harwood, Councillors: Div. 1 John Germs, Div. 2 Michelle Chuhaniuk, Div. 3 David Fox, Div. 4 Randy Rooke, Div. 5 Ken Beauchemin, Div. 6 Bas Froese-Kooijenga, Div. 7 Joanne Janzen, Div. 8 Wendy Trask.
Staff present: Adam Tittemore, Administrator; Barb Zelinski, Assistant Administrator; Joe Stewart, Director of Operations; Rebecca Row, Director of Planning and Development; Chad Watson, Senior Planner; Kelby Unseth, Planner II, James McKnight; Planner II.
Call to Order 2. Reeve Harwood called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
In Camera 3. In Camera at 8:30 a.m.
Beauchemin: That the meeting proceed in camera at 8:30 a.m. as per Section 16(1) of the Local Authority Freedom of Information And Protection of Privacy Act to discuss procedural matters. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Meeting 4. Out of Camera at 8:51 a.m. Reconvenes Germs: That Council comes out of camera. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Meeting Break 8:51 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Agenda 5. Rooke: That the agenda be APPROVED with the following additions: 13.j) Rooke – Perimeter Highway meeting June 25th 14.f) Rooke – Moles/Pocket Gophers 13.l) Janzen- Letter of support – Canada 150 13.m) Tittemore – Memorandum of Understanding 14.g) Froese-Kooijenga – Rge Rd 3051 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Declaration of 6. Councillor Trask declared a conflict of interest with regards to Planning Item Conflict of 9C(2) and Item 10, as to, Subdivision 2015/23 and Bylaw 31/15. Interest
May 19, 2015 7. Janzen: That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 19, 2015 Council Meeting be APPROVED. Minutes CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Business Arising 8. Item 44 - Councillor Fox requested information with respect to a timeframe as to From Minutes the development of the R.M. Burning Bylaw and clarification of burning and controlled burns within the R.M. of Corman Park. Administration advised Council that the development of the Burning Bylaw will occur after the Government of Saskatchewan completes their revision to The Fire Prevention Act and reviews the process for burning and controlled burns.
Notice of Motion 9. None
Accounts for 10. Froese-Kooijenga: That the Accounts for Payment, Item 7A1) attached hereto, Payment forming a part of these Minutes, be APPROVED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MasterCard 11. Trask: That the MasterCard Statement for May 2015 be APPROVED. Statement CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bank 12. Rooke: That the Bank Reconciliation report for May 2015 be APPROVED. Reconciliation CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Staff Payroll 13. Rooke: That the Staff Payroll Summary for May 2015 be APPROVED. Summary CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council 14. Froese-Kooijenga: That the Council Indemnity for May 2015 be APPROVED. Indemnity CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Planning 15. Councillor Froese-Kooijenga presented Council with the report from the June 8, Committee 2015 Committee meeting. Report Rebecca Row, Director of Planning and Development; Chad Watson, Senior Planner; and Kelby Unseth, Planner II and James McKnight, Planner II in attendance.
Cancellation of 16. The subject properties were contract rezoned to D-Country Residential 3 District Contract Zoning from D-Industrial 3 District on September 10, 2007 subject to the execution of a Agreement contract zoning agreement.
Central Pallets The contract zoning agreement allowed for the construction of a residence on Lots 15 & 16 of each of the lots while allowing the industrial uses to continue on the property. NW 14-36-6-W3 The industrial uses were to be phased out and converted to a residential land use prior to December 31, 2014.
Now that the date in the agreement has expired Council should consider voiding the agreement and facilitating the process to rezone the land without being subject to a contract.
Community Planning has indicated that the process to void the contract is as follows: 1) Take the issue to Council and request that they deem the contract zoning void; 2) If they say yes, advertise in the paper that Council intends to void the agreement. There does not need to be a public hearing but a date for when Council intends to void the contract should be given in case someone wanted to speak to it; 3) At the prescribed Council meeting, Council would pass a motion to cancel the agreement and repeal the old bylaw; and 4) Section 69 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 states the land reverts back to the previous Zoning District so whatever it was before it becomes now. However, if the underlying Zoning District is not correct or desired then Council would need to initiate a bylaw to rezone to the desired Zoning District.
With respect to this application the recommendation is for Council to pass a motion at the June 15, 2015 Council meeting that the R.M. intends to void the contract agreement at the July 20, 2015 Council meeting. Since the underlying zoning is an obsolete Zoning District (the Zoning Districts have changed since R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 3
2007) the correct zoning should be D-Country Residential 3 District (with no contract) so at that same July 20, 2015 Council Meeting First Reading of a new bylaw should be given.
Fox: That Administration is authorized to initiate the process to void the contract zoning agreement on Lot 15 and Lot 16; NW 14-36-6-W3 subject to rezoning of the properties to D-Country Residential 3 District (DCR3). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Saskatoon North 17. The Planning Committee was provided with an update on the Saskatoon North Partnership for Partnership for Growth (P4G) and its Regional Plan Project. Growth (P4G) The Regional Oversight Committee (ROC) unanimously approved the Regional Regional Plan Interim Development Strategy on May 26, 2015. It was made public at the Open Houses and is on the on the project website www.partnershipforgrowth.ca.
Open Houses to publically kick off the Regional Plan project were held June 2 at Lakeview Church in the R.M. and June 3 in Warman at the Legends Centre. Both meetings were “come-and-go” format from 4-8 pm. Online information and engagement are also taking place. Information on the overall project/process, the Regional Vision and Regional Interim Development Strategy were made available at the Open Houses. The next ROC meeting will be held on September 10, 2015 will include a workshop on the Land Use Map.
Since a new fiscal year has begun for the Ministry of Government Relations a final request for a response will be put forward on the funding request as it is anticipated that no funding will be provided however the P4G members agreed to wanting a formal decision given to them.
Any additional implications of implementing the Regional Plan, including constructing regional transportation and servicing, and creating regional governance and administrative structures, will be determined as part of the project and will be addressed in future reports.
Fox: That the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) Regional Plan report including the Regional Interim Development Strategy be received as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Rheinland 18. The Planning Committee addressed concerns received from George and Nancy ReSubdivision Buhler regarding the the subdivision of parcels in Rheinland. Nancy Buhler attended to address Council to request that since the Friesen’s have sold their property that the Buhler’s should be allowed to subdivide their parcel.
At the April 13, 2015 Planning Committee meeting, the Committee considered a letter from George and Nancy Buhler regarding the re-subdivision of parcels in Rheinland. The Buhler’s were concerned that one of the applicants chosen for re-subdivision through a draw now had their house for sale and that neither of the proposed subdivisions had been initiated.
In order to determine the applicants’ intentions with regard to subdivision and to ensure that applications would come forward in a timely manner Council passed the following resolution at the April 20, 2015 meeting. R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 4
“That registered correspondence be sent to the two applicants that were drawn for consideration of subdivision within Rheinland requesting acknowledgement within 60 days of their intent to subdivide, with submittal of the subdivision application including a Comprehensive Development Review required by December 31, 2015; failing which consent to subdivide will be revoked and offered to other interested parties.”
Correspondence was sent through registered mail; both applicants received their letter in the first week of May. Jennifer Fast responded on May 8, 2015 that they have now contacted a survey firm to begin the process of submitting their application to the Ministry of Government Relations. Tim Friesen responded on May 20, 2015 that they were close to receiving an offer to purchase on their property. He inquired if the new owners would be able to proceed with the subdivision if they so wished. As of the date of this report the sale has gone through and Friesen’s no longer own the parcel in Rheinland.
George and Nancy Buhler have submitted another letter reiterating that they feel that as the Friesen’s have now sold their property, the Buhler’s should be allowed to subdivide. The Buhler’s feel that the approval was for the landowner to subdivide and that it should not carry over to the new owner of the Friesen property.
Rooke: That Administration obtain legal advice whether the permission to subdivide Parcel E NW 3-40-4-W3rd within Rheinland is a personal interest that can be assigned or is an interest in land that would be transferable with the said property that Timothy and Constance Friesen have now sold and is to be brought back to Council pending legal advice. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Highway No. 11 19. Froese-Kooijenga: That the Highway No. 11 and No. 12 Interchanges at and No. 12 Warman and Martensville report be received as information and that for Highway Interchanges at No. 11 at Warman Option D is preferred and for Highway No. 12 at Martensville Option 2 is preferred. Warman and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Martensville
Planning 20. Janzen: That the Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held June 8, 2015 Committee be APPROVED. Minutes CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Rezoning 21. Chuhaniuk: That the application of Christmas Properties Ltd. to rezone Parcel M, Christmas NW 33-35-5-W3 from D-Rural Convenience Commercial 2 District (DC2) to D- Properties Ltd. Arterial Commercial 1 District (DC1) through a contract zoning agreement be APPROVED subject to: Parcel M i. Bylaw 30/15 receiving Ministerial approval; NW 33-35-5-W3 ii. the applicant entering into a contract zoning agreement addressing the area to be rezoned and the uses to be permitted within the contract zoning area; and iii. the applicant being responsible for all costs of rezoning. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Delegation 22. Ratepayers Lorraine Beaudette and Lisa Michnik addressed Council regarding 9:45 a.m. concerns that they and neighbouring residents have regarding the portion of Twp Twp Rd 360 Rd 360 between Rge Rds 3065 and 3070. Some concerns are the condition of the road, the dumping of garbage and the current use of this road for alleged criminal activity.
In attendance to comment on the concerns regarding the condition of the road was Joe Stewart, Director of Public Works and John Garnet, Chief of Police, to comment on the dumping of garbage and the alleged criminal activity occurring.
Delegation 23. A delegation from Wanuskewin Heritage Park, represented by Dana Soonias, 10:00 a.m. CEO and Tara Rieben, Development Manager, was present to explain the events Wanuskewin taking place at the Potash Corp. Wanuskewin Days Cultural Celebration and Pow Wow. The event will take place August 26 & 27, 2015 at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Heritage Park on the NW 36-37-5-W3rd and is expected to host approximately Noise Bylaw 3,500 attendees. A small number of onsite campers are expected and a security Special Event team has been hired to monitor and secure the premises. Permit In the event of a fire ban, they are requesting a pardon on the use of fires for ceremonial purposes during the Pow Wow.
They have also submitted a Noise Bylaw Special Event Permit Application requesting exemption for the following dates and times:
August 26, 2015 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. August 27, 2015 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) have been consulted and do not have any concerns with this event. In the past the R.M. Public Works Department have supplied signage and barricades to assist with traffic control.
Mr. Soonias also commented on concerns regarding parties and bonfires that have occurred on adjacent privately owned property east of the Park.
Janzen: That the information provided by the delegation from Wanuskewin Heritage Park be received and the application for a Noise Bylaw Special Event Permit for the noted dates and times be APPROVED and that the request for a pardon on the use of fire for ceremonial purposes be left to the discretion of Administration prior to the commencement of the Potash Corp. Wanuskewin Days Cultural Celebration and Pow Wow. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Rezoning & 24. Chuhaniuk: That the application of Crosby Hanna & Associates for Ken & Wendy Subdivision Bernhard to rezone from D-Agricultural 1 District (DAG1) to D-Country Ken & Wendy Residential 4 District (DCR4) and to subdivide Parcel B, SE 4-36-5-W3 into six (6) country residential lots as shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision Bernhard prepared by George, Nicholson, Franko & Associates Ltd. dated January 29, Parcel B 2015 be APPROVED subject to: SE 4-36-5-W3 i. Bylaw 27/15 receiving Ministerial approval from the Ministry of Government Relations; ii. The applicant entering into a servicing agreement to prescribe the applicant’s responsibilities for property servicing and the remission of R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 6
Council’s subdivision servicing fee for each new residential parcel created; iii. Obtaining the necessary approvals and complying with the requirements and recommendations of all government departments and agencies including but not limited to the Water Security Agency, the Ministry of Environment and the Saskatoon Health Region; and iv. The applicant being responsible for all costs related to the rezoning and subdivision including the provision of Municipal Reserve in the form of cash-in-lieu. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Delegation 25. John Brand, business owner of Central Pallets was in attendance to discuss the 10:30 a.m. timeframes imposed by Council at their May 19 Council meeting to cease John Brand, business operations and clean up the sites rezoned by contract (Lot 15 and Lot 16; NW 14-36-6-W3). He commented that he is in the process of re-locating his Central Pallets business to an alternative location to continue his pallet recycling operation and will not be able to cease operations by the May 31, 2015 timeline.
Froese-Kooijenga: That Council approves the extension of enforcement timelines for Lot 15 and Lot 16; NW 14-36-6-W3, to July 31, 2015 to cease business operations with property clean up to occur by August 31, 2015. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Public Hearing 26. Janzen: That the Public Hearing be opened at 11:04 a.m. 11:00 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bylaw No. 18/15 – None
Bylaw No. 21/15 – Dennis Geransky, Applicant, in attendance
Bylaw No. 21/15 – Al Wilms – Parcel B, NW 9-39-5-W3 Mr. Wilms was in attendance and raised concern with drainage along Power Line Road and recommended that the R.M. address issues with the infrastructure along this road prior to approving any further rezoning and subdivision.
Bylaw No. 21/15 – Marshall & Kathleen Bentley – LSD 1, SE 17-39-5-W3 Forwarded a written submission with no concerns
Bylaw No. 21/15 – Isaac Reimer – NE 16-39-5-W3 Forwarded a written submission with no concerns
Bylaw No. 21/15 – Curt Halpenny – Parcel G, NW 9-39-5-W3 Forwarded a written submission with no concerns
Bylaw No. 21/15 – Gregg McFadyaen – NE 16-39-5-W3 Forwarded a written submission with no concerns
Bylaw No. 21/15 – Al & Linda Wilms – Parcel B, NW 9-39-5-W3 Forwarded a written submission and expressed concerns with drainage issues
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Forwarded a written submission with no concerns Bylaw No. 21/15 – Sharon Harrington – SW 9-39-5-W3 Forwarded a written submission with no concerns
Bylaw No. 25/15 – None
Bylaw No. 26/15 – None
Germs: That the Public Hearing be closed at 11:09 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bylaw No. 18/15 27. Germs: That Bylaw No. 18/15 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 09/94 by rezoning from Agricultural District (AG) to Agricultural Residential 1 District (AR1) portion of NW 21-39-5-W3 be now read a second time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Janzen: That Bylaw No. 18/15 be now read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bylaw No. 21/15 28. Froese-Kooijenga: That Bylaw No. 21/15 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 09/94 by rezoning from Agricultural Residential 1 District (AR1) to Country Residential 1 District (CR1) portion of SW 16-39-5-W3 be now read a second time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Beauchemin: That Bylaw No. 21/15 be now read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bylaw No. 25/15 29. Fox: That Bylaw No. 25/15 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 09/94 regarding Accommodation Service Use Definition Clarifications be now read a second time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Chuhaniuk: That Bylaw No. 25/15 be now read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bylaw No. 26/15 30. Froese-Kooijenga: That Bylaw No. 26/15 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 08/94 regarding 5 per ¼ Exclusion Overlay Subdivision Clarifications be now read a second time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Fox: That Bylaw No. 26/15 be now read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Pecuniary 31. 11:11 a.m. Councillor Trask declared a pecuniary interest in the rezoning and Interest Declared subdivision application for a portion of LSD 7 & 8, SE 32-37-7-W3 and left the meeting room.
Rezoning & 32. Janzen: That the application of Paul Wurz and Wendy Trask to rezone a portion Subdivision of LSD 7 & 8, SE 32-37-7-W3 from Agricultural District (AG) to Agricultural Paul Wurz & Residential 1 District (AR1) and to subdivide a 4.05 ha (10 acre) parcel as shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision prepared by Altus Geomatics dated October Wendy Trask R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 8
LSD 7 & 8 30, 2014 be APPROVED subject to: SE 32-37-7-W3 i. the applicant being solely responsible for all of the costs of the subdivision and rezoning; ii. Bylaw 31/15 receiving Ministerial approval from the Ministry of Government Relations; iii. the applicant entering into a servicing agreement to provide for property servicing and the remission of the subdivision servicing fee; iv. development and/or buildings constructed on site should be confined to topographic highs on the property; v. the installation of any new plumbing and sewage systems shall be permitted, inspected and approved by the Saskatoon Health Region; vi. registering the hydrogeological study, as required by the Saskatoon Health Region, on the residential Land Title being created; vii. obtaining the necessary approvals and complying with the requirements and recommendations of all government ministries and agencies including but not limited to the Water Security Agency, and the Saskatoon Health Region; and viii. the execution and registration of an easement agreement to provide for a 5 metre wide road widening easement which shall run the length of LSD 8 adjacent to Range Road 3074. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11:14 a.m. Councillor Trask returned to the meeting room.
Subdivision 33. Beauchemin: That the application of 101152283 Saskatchewan Ltd. to subdivide: 101152283 a) Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Plan 84S06998 Ext 0 in NW 27-35-5-W3 into four (4) Saskatchewan parcels for the purpose of creating separate titles for country residential parcels; and Ltd. b) Walkway W1 and Walkway W2 from Lots 5 and 9 respectively; as shown on Lots 1&2 Block 1 the Plan of Proposed Subdivision submitted by Webb Surveys dated May NW 27-35-5-W3 27, 2014 be APPROVED subject to: i. obtaining the necessary approvals and complying with the requirements and recommendations of all government ministries and agencies including but not limited to the Heritage Conservation Branch of the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, Water Security Agency and the Saskatoon Health Region; ii. the applicant being responsible for all costs associated with the subdivision; iii. the Hydrogeological Review prepared by AMEC Environment and Infrastructure dated April 17, 2014 being registered on title of the new parcels; and iv. the applicant entering into a servicing agreement to provide for property servicing including the developer’s requirements for all maintenance of associated roadways until both phases of Whisper River are 75% built out, the remission of the subdivision servicing fee for the new residential parcels and to ensure compliance with the Geotechnical Investigation prepared by P. Machibroda Engineering Ltd. dated March 13, 2014. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Subdivision Echo 34. Froese-Kooijenga: That the application of Echo Properties Inc., Sierra Properties Properties Inc., Incorporated, and 101096002 Sask. Ltd. to subdivide NE 33-37-05-W3 Ext 1, Sierra Properties Surface Parcel 164175059, into three parcels for the purpose of creating separate title for two additional industrial parcels as shown on the Plan of Proposed Inc. & 101096002 R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 9
Sask. Ltd. Subdivision submitted by Webb Surveys dated June 2014 be DENIED as the RM NE 33-37-5-W3 is not willing to upgrade and maintain the additional roadway that would be required to access the proposed parcels.
and
That the rezoning of 4.77 ha (11.80 acres) of NE 33-37-05-W3 Ext 1, Surface Parcel 164175059, through a contract zoning agreement, to D-Light Industrial 1 District (DM1) to allow for temporary storage of goods, materials and equipment associated with any permitted use in the DM1 District, with the remainder of the parcel being zoned D-Agricultural 1 District be APPROVED subject to: i. Bylaw 28/15 receiving Ministerial approval; ii. the applicant entering into a contract zoning agreement addressing the area to be rezoned and the uses to be permitted within the contract zoning area; and iii. the applicant being responsible for all costs of rezoning. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Subdivision 35. Janzen: That the application of Harvey and Darlene Thiessen to subdivide a 4.05 Harvey & Darlene ha (10 acre) portion of the NE 8-39-7 W3 for the purpose of creating a residential Thiessen yard site as shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision prepared by Meridian Surveys. Ltd. dated February 18, 2015 be APPROVED subject to: NE 8-39-7-W3 i. the applicant being solely responsible for all of the costs of the subdivision; ii. the installation of any new plumbing and sewage systems shall be permitted, inspected and approved by the Saskatoon Health Region; iii. the applicant entering into a Servicing Agreement with the R.M. of Corman Park to provide for the remission of the subdivision servicing fee; iv. obtaining the necessary approvals and complying with the requirements and recommendations of all government departments and agencies including but not limited to the Water Security Agency; and v. the applicant applying for a building permit for any new construction on site. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Discretionary Use 36. Trask: That the application of Maurice and Reola Mathieu to establish an – Intensive Intensive Agricultural Operation – Horticulture, consisting of a market garden on Agricultural S½ SW 2-37-9-W3 be APPROVED subject to: i. the hours of operation for sales on site to be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Operation – weekends from May through September; Horticulture ii. any tree clearing activities comply with the Migratory Bird Conservation Act Maurice & Reola and Regulations; Mathieu iii. the Ministry of Environment must be contacted if construction will impact the South Half bed, bank, boundary, or riparian zone of any wetland; SW 2-37-9-W3 iv. if any wetland or water course is disturbed, an Aquatic Habitat Protection Permit will be required for construction; and v. the applicant entering into an easement agreement for the future road widening of Range Road 3092. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Discretionary Use 37. Froese-Kooijenga: That the discretionary use application of Norma Dyck for a – Garden Suite Garden Suite on LSD 13 & 14; NW 16-38-05-W3 be APPROVED for a two (2) Norma Dyck year period subject to the applicant: i. entering into a development agreement with the Municipality to ensure the LSD 13 & 14 Secondary Residential Dwelling Unit complies with all relevant requirements R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 10
NW 16-38-5-W3 of the Zoning Bylaw including the provision of financial security, to be held by the Municipality, to ensure proper performance under the terms of the agreement. The agreement shall be registered by way of an interest upon the Certificate of Title to the land at the full expense of the landowner; and ii. obtaining an approved building permit from the R.M. of Corman Park for the Secondary Residential Dwelling Unit. The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with the development and building permit applications. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Development 38. Janzen: That the Development Summary Report be received as information. Summary Report CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
First Nations 39. The purpose of this report is to provide information regarding the release of a Community new publication called the First Nation Community Profiles (Profiles) which was a Profiles partnership project between the City of Saskatoon (City) and Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) intended to promote economic opportunities for First Nations with land holdings and reserves located in the City and region.
The Profiles are two-page summaries highlighting key attributes for eleven First Nations with land holdings and reserves located in the City and region. They highlight information that identifies each First Nation’s leadership, strengths, and assets.
The information in the Profiles supports the City’s Strategic Goals of Quality of Life and Economic Diversity and Prosperity by strengthening relations with First Nations that have land holdings and reserves located in the City and region, and working collaboratively with economic development authorities. The Profiles also support the ten-year, long-term City strategy to strengthen relations with local Aboriginal organizations, and the four-year strategic City priority of developing partnerships with Aboriginal organizations that assist with enhancing economic, employment, or training opportunities.
The content in the Profiles has been prepared in partnership with SREDA and in consultation with the featured First Nations. Supplemental information was also referenced from a variety of sources including the Saskatoon Tribal Council, Battleford’s Agency Tribal Chiefs, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, and Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
The Profiles include information regarding: community highlights and opportunities; historical information and location of the home reserve; demographics, employment data (where available), and land holdings; current and proposed business developments; education and services; and current governance and contact information.
Over time, more economic information will be added to the Profiles as it is obtained. The Profiles were created for the following First Nations: 1. Cowessess First Nation; 2. English River First Nation; R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 11
3. Little Pine First Nation; 4. Mistawasis First Nation; 5. Moosomin First Nation; 6. Muskeg Lake Cree Nation; 7. One Arrow First Nation; 8. Red Pheasant Cree Nation; 9. Saulteaux First Nation; 10. Whitecap Dakota First Nation; and 11. Yellow Quill First Nation.
Six of the First Nations have land in the Planning District, two of which are currently reserves (English River and Red Pheasant) while the other four are land holdings. These include Moosomin, Cowessess, Saulteaux and Little Pine. The others are either inside City limits or beyond the Planning District.
The Profiles are available for viewing or printing on the City’s website www.saskatoon.ca, under Regional Planning. SREDA will also reference the Profiles on their website and provide them at future events to promote economic partnerships. Use of the Profiles as an educational tool is also encouraged.
Efforts will be made to create additional Profiles as new First Nations partners become involved in the Saskatoon region. All Profiles will be updated annually to reflect new economic, statistical, and governance information. The Profiles were shared with the District Planning Commission at its June 3, 2015 meeting and were recommended to be received as information.
Rooke: That the information on the First Nations Community Profiles be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Pecuniary 40. 11:44 a.m. Councillor Trask declared a pecuniary interest regarding Bylaw 31/15 Interest Declared and left the meeting room.
Bylaw No. 27/15 41. Rooke: That Bylaw No. 27/15 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 23/10 by rezoning Parcel B; SE 4-36-5-W3 from D-Agricultural 1 District (DAG1) to D- Country Residential 4 District (DCR4) be now read a first time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bylaw No. 28/15 42. Chuhaniuk: That Bylaw No. 28/15 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 23/10 by rezoning Lots 1 and 2; Block 1; NW 27-35-5-W3 from D-Light Industrial 1 District (DM1) to D-Agricultural 1 District (DAG1) and D-Light Industrial 1 District (DM1) by contract be now read a first time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11:45 a.m. Councillor Germs left the meeting room.
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Bylaw No. 30/15 43. Fox: That Bylaw No. 30/15 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 23/10 by rezoning Parcel M; NW 33-35-5-W3 from D-Rural Convenience Commercial 2 District (DC2) to D-Arterial Commercial 1 District (DC1) by contract be now read a first time. Recorded vote: For: Reeve Harwood, Councillors: Chuhaniuk, Fox, Rooke, Froese-Kooijenga, Janzen Opposed: Councillor Beauchemin CARRIED Bylaw No. 31/15 44. Janzen: That Bylaw No. 31/15 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 09/94 by rezoning a portion of LSD 07 & 08, SE 32-37-7-W3 from Agricultural District (AG) to Agricultural Residential 1 District (AR1) be now read a first time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11:46 a.m. Councillor Trask returned to the meeting room.
Administration 45. Councillor Fox presented Council with the report from the June 8, 2015 Committee Administration Committee meeting. Report
Tax Title 46. As a result of discussion that followed the action list item regarding tax title Property property known as Parcel A NE 21-38-4-W3, Committee passed a resolution to Parcel A outline the enhancement cost of the said property.
NE 21-38-4-W3 Trask: That Administration bring back a report outlining a proposed plan for enhancement of the tax title property, known as Parcel A. NE 21-38-4-W3, prior to re-listing it for sale. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Tax Title 47. The Committee was provided information regarding the current status of the tax Property title property known as Parcel A, SE 35-39-7-W3. Parcel A In 1988 a small parcel was discovered in SE 35-39-7-W3 owned by Peter SE 35-39-7-W3 Schultz, who was the Great, Great Grandfather of Veronica Guenther who owned the remainder of the quarter except for Parcel B in the NE corner. The parcel was assessed and taxed to Peter Schultz c/o Veronica Guenther.
In September 1988 a letter was received from Veronica Guenther declining to pay the taxes but indicating that they may be interested in acquiring the parcel in the future should it come to the R.M. through tax enforcement.
In September 1992 title was transferred to the R.M. through the tax enforcement process.
At the October 13, 1992 Council meeting Council passed a resolution to invite Veronica Guenther and Peter Schierling (owner of Parcel B) to submit offers to purchase the Schultz parcel subject to consolidation.
At the November 2, 1992 Administration Committee meeting it was reported that the Guenther’s were not interested and no response was received from the Schierling’s. The tax arrears were cancelled and it was decided that the title would remain in the name of the Municipality as it had no market value. R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 13
Currently Parcel B is owned by Murray Schierling and the remainder of the quarter is owned by Judith Farrell, descendant of Veronica Guenther.
The property was advertised for sale by Public Tender in the February 19, 2015 issue of the Clark’s Crossing Gazette with a deadline of April 30, 2015 for submission of tenders. There have been no tenders received.
Rooke: That the information advising that no tenders to purchase were received in response to the February 19, 2015 advertisement be received and that the 1992 tax title property, known as Parcel A. Plan 101768722 in the SE 35-39-7- W3, be retained by the Municipality. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Nuisance 48. The Committee was presented with correspondence received from MacDermid Abatement Order Lamarsh Law Office, representing the Moyer’s, requesting a further extension of Debbie Moyer the Nuisance Abatement Order so that they may have the summer to clean up the property.
A Nuisance Abatement Order was issued to Ed and Debbie Moyer on July 2, 2014 under the Rural Municipality of Corman Park Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 26/13 giving until September 1, 2014 to have the property located at Block 2 NE 4-36-5-W3 (855 Hill Street) cleaned up.
The Moyer’s appealed the Order and at the July 21, 2014 Council meeting an extension of time was granted to March 31, 2015.
On May 20, 2015 an inspection of the site was completed by the Administrator, the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Works accompanied by Ed Moyer for the property owner. During the inspection it was noted that the property remains in non-compliance with Bylaw 26/13. Specifically there are more than six junked or wrecked vehicles, materials remain within three metres of buildings and stored in an untidy manner, not adequately raised off the ground.
On May 25, 2015 correspondence was sent to the property owner advising that the R.M. would now be securing the services of appropriate contractors to remedy the property, with all costs to be added to the property tax roll of the land.
Trask: That the Moyer’s be advised that no further extension of time is granted for the Nuisance Abatement Order on Block 2 NE 4-36-5-W3 (855 Hill Street). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11:53 a.m. Councillor Germs returned to the meeting room. 11:53 a.m. Councillor Froese-Kooijenga left the meeting room.
Weed Control 49. The Committee was presented information regarding concerns with the control of Hamlet of Merrill Leafy Spurge on the actual road allowance in the Hamlet of Merrill Hills. Hills Leafy Spurge is on the Noxious Weed list and is one of the most difficult plants to eradicate mainly because its root system can go down over 25 feet and the seeds can stay viable in the soil for up to 8 years. New plants can be started from clippings and the plant itself can grow in any type of soil condition from sand to rock to gravel and even when half submerged in water. A lot of herbicides will not work on Leafy Spurge because of the massive root system. R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 14
A report was given to Council on September 16, 2013 stating that residents of Merrill Hills were concerned with herbicide use and the resulting impact on the aquifer. It was agreed to abandon spraying in the Hamlet at that time.
Last summer a meeting was held with the Hamlet board, the R.M. Administrator, the Weed Inspector and residents of the Hamlet. At that meeting there were still some concerns from a few individuals about the herbicides and the aquifer. The Weed Inspector advised that the one herbicide containing Picloram was not being used anywhere close to the Hamlet and that 4 water samples per year would be taken from wells in the Hamlet and there would be continuous testing for the next 3-5 years. It was indicated that herbicides being used in the Hamlet on private property and surrounding area were safe to use and msds sheets were made available.
There have been 3 years of water testing to date without any trace of herbicide residue detected in the samples. There have also been soil samples taken from the pasture on the west side of Merrill Hills and they have come back showing more organic matter available than is needed to break down herbicide compounds. Direct sunlight also breaks these elements down.
A return email from Clark Brenzil, P.Ag, Government of Saskatchewan Provincial Specialist Weed Control, Crops and Irrigation Branch, Ministry of Agriculture was also read to the attendees stating the residents should not have any concerns using the herbicides that we are proposing to use in the Hamlet, namely Overdrive, Dicamba and Truvist / Navius VM.
Last year immediate land bordering Merrill Hills including Street’s, Kelly’s and Vangool’s were all sprayed with Overdrive/Banvel mix. Properties next out from that were given a 3 way mix which included 1 litre of Tordon compared to 3 litres if we were using it straight, those properties included Preston’s, Harwood’s, Houseman’s, Brown’s, and McMillan’s. Navius was used on Hitchings’ property and the road allowance on Merrill School Road and Merrill Road up to the Hamlet. We used Overdrive/Banvel on 9 properties in Merrill Hills. There are another 5 residents in Merrill Hills that are spraying their own properties with herbicide to control Leafy Spurge.
The issue of concern is the amount of Leafy Spurge on the actual road allowance in the Hamlet of Merrill Hills. Up until now we have agreed to mow the ditch in the Hamlet which only suppresses seed production. Leafy Spurge is continuing to spread. Merrill Road was sprayed with OverDrive 2 years ago, then left for a year and last year was sprayed with Navius. The results are positive, with about a 90- 95% kill on the Spurge with only a few patches remaining. After this year there should be only a handful of plants remaining depending how much of a seed bank there is and how much is transported in from other areas.
In a door to door survey in 2014, there were 3 residents in Merrill Hills that didn’t want the road allowance in the Hamlet sprayed, 17 residents that were in favour of spraying and 8 residents that were unable to be reached. The R.M. is spraying private property in Merrill Hills and adjacent to properties in Merrill Hills with good to excellent results depending on the herbicide used.
As stated above mowing is not a viable option for the simple reason that it does not eradicate the weed, you cannot kill Leafy Spurge by mowing it. R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 15
The Weed Control Act states: “15(1) Every owner or occupant of land shall: (b) under the supervision of the Weed Inspector, eradicate any isolated infestations of noxious weeds located on the land;
PART 1 2(1)(H) “eradicate” means, with reference to a prohibited weed or any isolated infestation of a noxious weed i. to kill all growing parts of the weed; and ii. to render the reproductive mechanisms of the weed non viable.”
The Municipality is responsible to ensure that Provincial regulations are followed. The road and road allowance in the Hamlet of Merrill Hills ultimately belongs to the R.M. of Corman Park.
Other non-viable options would the use of sheep; cultivation; leafy spurge beetles; hand picking and mowing - which would be 4 times for the summer at a cost of $125.00 per hour for 4 hours each time and a complete pressure washing of machinery (tractor and mower) $250.00. Each time the total cost of application would be $750.00 X 4 = $3,000.00.
The most productive, viable and cost-effective control of Leafy Spurge is to spray once per year at an approximate cost of $300.00 and mow once. The cost of spraying would gradually go down as the infestation is controlled.
Rooke: That Council authorizes the Weed Inspector to spray road allowances into and within the Hamlet of Merrill Hills to control Leafy Spurge with the herbicides recommended by Clark Brenzil, P.Ag, Government of Saskatchewan Provincial Specialist Weed Control, Ministry of Agriculture, namely Overdrive, Dicamba and Truvist / Navius VM. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Identification 50. The Committee was presented with information regarding the current regulations Signs on regarding the erection of municipal identification signs along the major highways Highways with the R.M.
Council will recall passing a motion at the May 4, 2015 meeting directing Administration to check into the cost and procedure to erect signs along the major highways identifying when travelers are entering the Municipality.
Saskatchewan Highways has advised that current Regulations do not allow these signs to be installed. They have had many requests for permits to erect the signs however cannot issue permits at this time. A request for a policy to allow these types of signs is in the works.
Rooke: That the report on the erection of municipal identification signs on highways be received as information and that a formal request be forwarded to Saskatchewan Highways requesting the creation of a policy to allow these types of signs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Municipal Office 51. The Committee was presented with design samples for the replacement of the Lawn Sign Administration office lawn sign.
At the Strategic Planning Session, November 24, 2014 interest was expressed to have the lawn sign at the Municipal Office replaced. At the December 15, 2014 Council meeting Administration was directed to request quotes for a new lawn sign. At the April 13, 2015 Administration Committee Meeting a budget of $6,000 to $8,000 was authorized to replace the lawn sign and Administration was directed to obtain samples of signs from a few companies.
Three companies were contacted and have provided samples of signs: 1. Wolfecroft Signs (3 samples) 2. Abacus Signs (3 samples) 3. PM Signs (1 sample)
Harwood: That PM Signs and Wolfecroft Signs be contacted for a price for a lawn sign similar in design to the one submitted by PM Signs but constructed of different materials. Recorded vote: For: Reeve Harwood, Councillor Chuhaniuk, Fox, Rooke, Beauchemin, Janzen, Trask Opposed: Germs CARRIED
11:55 a.m. Councillor Froese-Kooijenga returned to the meeting room.
Meeting Break 11:55 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.
Administration 52. Fox: That the Minutes of the Administration Committee Meeting held June 8, Committee 2015 be APPROVED. Minutes CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2014 Audited 53. Craig Clement, R.M. Financial Officer, presented Council with the annual audit for Financial the 2014 fiscal year that was completed by Jensen Stromberg Chartered Statements Accountants on June 9, 2015. Below are some highlights of the 2014 fiscal year including notes which explain variances for balance sheet items which changed significantly from the prior year.
Summary of 2014 Operations
F/S Operating Surplus $ 5,847,381 (As Per Statement 2) Less: Sale of Landfill (3,090,954) Gain on Capital Asset (531,288) Actual Operating Surplus $ 2,225,139 Budgeted Operating Surplus 2,260,086 2014 Operating Deficit ($ 34,947)
Summary of 2014 Capital
2014 Budget Capital Expenditures $ 3,453,691 2014 Capital Expenditures 3,677,467 (As Per Statement 4) 2014 Capital Deficit ($ 223,776)
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Overall deficit is primarily due to $133,831 of unbudgeted Lutheran Shop Project capital expenditures.
Note: The decrease to the Cash and Temporary Investments Account was due to outstanding Municipal Prairie School Taxes and Potash Tax Revenue Sharing payments for the 2013 fiscal year that was not paid until January 2014 which totaled $9,501,448.07. Prairie School Division Payment: $5,900,929.61 Potash Tax Revenue Payment: $3,600,518.46 Total $9,501,448.07
Rooke: That the 2014 Audited Financial Statements be APPROVED as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Year to Date 54. Craig Clement, R.M. Financial Officer, presented Council with the Year to Date Variance Report Variance Report as of May 30, 2015. June 2015 1. General Government Services (Administration) Income Statement Year to date General Government revenues are $2,164,043 and year to date expenses are $832,298.
Highlights include: a. Proceeds of $1,611,146 on Sale of IPCO property. b. Admin software & email expenses are currently over budget by $6,237 (Budget of $5,000) primarily due to $5,332 purchase of 3D AutoCad Mapping Software for the office. c. General insurance expenses are currently over budget by $4,964 (Budget of $28,000) primarily due to additional liability insurance coverage on new equipment. d. Municipal Reserve Funds Paid Out are currently over budget by $20,862 (Budget of $150,000) due to funds approved for the following projects: Neuhorst Rink Shack Renovations $13,862 Langham Curling Rink Upgrades $82,000 J.J Loewen Community Centre Renovations $75,000 $170,862
2. Protective Services Income Statement Year to date Protective Services revenues are $63,610 and year to date expenses are $418,634.
Highlights include: a. The RCMP Levy has yet to be issued (Budgeted for $350,000) All other categories are currently projected to be within budget.
3. Transportation Services Income Statement (Public Works), Page 4 -5 Year to date Public Works revenues are $238,818 and year to date expenses are $3,159,943.
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All other categories are currently projected to be within budget.
4. Environmental & Public Health Income Statement Year to date EPH expenses are $30,407, no categories are currently over budget or anticipated to be.
5. Planning & Development Income Statement Year to date Planning & Development revenues are $593,525 and year to date expenses are $261,066.
Highlights from this statement include: a) $287,317 of development revenues, an increase of $268,867 from the prior year. b) Membership fee expenses are over budget by $2,300 (Budget of $3,000) due to Thrive Conference attended by planning department at a cost of $3,855. All other categories are currently projected to be within budget.
6. Recreation & Culture Services Income Statement Year to date Recreation & Culture expenses are $34,920. Sask Lotteries Grant of $28,511 has yet to be received. All other categories are currently projected to be within budget.
7. Utility Services Income Statement Year to date Utility revenues are $129,730 and year to date expenses are $118,678. Currently operating at a surplus of $11,052 and all other categories are projected to be within budget.
Rooke: That the June 2015 Variance Analysis Report as presented by Administration be APPROVED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Tax Arrears 55. Council was presented with the 2015 Tax Arrears Status Report. Status Report LIENS LIENS REGISTERED REMAINING 2015 Liens 73 56 2014 Liens 53 11 2013 Liens 46 5 2012 Liens 51 2 2011 Liens 60 2 2010 Liens 67 2 2009 Liens 49 2 2006 Liens 43 2 Liens Remaining 82 TAX ENFORCEMENT PROCESS
New liens were registered in January against all property that was two years in arrears. The R.M. must wait six months from the date of registration before proceeding with the Notice of Intent.
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interest in the land. This usually results in a reply from the owner or mortgage company. Having withdrawn 42 of the 2014 liens reflects the immediate attention given to the Notice of Intent.
If the taxpayer does not respond and arrange for payment, the R.M. will make application to the Provincial Mediation Board for consent to make final application for title after a six month redemption period.
The Provincial Mediation Board then attempts to contact the registered owner and the mortgage company to advise them of the municipality’s intention. The mediator will attempt to arrange reasonable payments to be made by the taxpayer. If the owner or the mortgage company decline to communicate with the mediator, the Board will then grant the R. M. consent to take title.
Once consent has been granted and registered against the title the R.M. will serve all interested parties with Thirty Day Final Notice of Intent to take title. If payment of arrears and costs are not made within the thirty days, the R.M. can request the registrar of land titles to issue title to the R.M.
Note: Further action by the R.M. can be delayed at any stage of the procedure once sufficient payment arrangements have been made with the municipal office.
In order to allow Administration to proceed with further action under The Tax Enforcement Act the following resolution is appropriate.
Rooke: That Administration is authorized to take action under The Tax Enforcement Act with respect to all properties that had a tax lien registered in January 2015 or prior. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Repealing Bylaw 56. Council was presented with a review of the Bylaw Register that determined the No. 29/15 following bylaws to be obsolete:
Bylaw 01/00 – A Bylaw to Authorize Entering into a Fire Fighting Agreement with the City of Saskatoon.
Bylaw 44/00 – A Bylaw to Authorize Entering into a Fire Fighting Agreement with the Town of Asquith.
These bylaws are obsolete for the following reasons: New agreements are being prepared and entered into. A bylaw is not required to enter into an agreement. A resolution of Council is the required authorization.
Bylaw No. 13/15 is included as there can be only one Repealing Bylaw in the Bylaw Register at any given time.
Bylaw No. 29/15 has been prepared to repeal these bylaws and can be given three readings at this meeting.
That Council give three readings to Bylaw No. 29/15 being a Bylaw to Repeal Bylaw Nos. 01/00, 44/00 and 13/15.
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Rooke: That Bylaw No. 29/15 being a bylaw to repeal Bylaw Nos. 01/00, 44/00 and 13/15 be now read a first time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Fox: That Bylaw No. 29/15 be now read a second time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Janzen: That Bylaw No. 29/15 be given third reading at this meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Trask: That Bylaw No. 29/15 be now read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Saskatchewan 57. Council was presented with an application from the Langham Curling Club Inc. Lotteries who are seeking funding through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Community Grant Program to help with expenses relating to hosting a Learn to Curl Program. The grant monies would be used to fund 3 programs. A Rocks and Rings program is – Funding a program where the Curling Club will introduce curling to the kids by bringing it Application to the school gym and teach kids the idea of curling. This requires financial assistance as equipment costs are $500.00 per set and instructors are $150.00 each. The biggest target would be school aged kids. Attached is the Langham Curling Club’s application for $12,890.00 in Saskatchewan Lotteries Grant funding. This application would form a part of the 2015 Lottery Grant Funding starting April 1, 2015. We will be receiving a lottery grant of $28,518.00. We have currently allocated $9,400.00 from these monies, leaving $19,118.00 to be allocated in 2015.
Janzen: That Council approves $1,650.00 of the Saskatchewan Lottery Grant Fund to be allocated to the Langham Curling Club to cover the cost of the instructors and equipment to facilitate the Rocks and Rings program and that the remainder of their application for funding be brought back to Council for consideration in September of 2015. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Canada 150 58. Council was presented with a reminder that the deadline for application to the th Community Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is 3:00 p.m., June 17 , 2015. Infrastructure The program will be administered by the Western Economic Diversification Department of Canada and will invest $150 million across Canada in community Program infrastructure, with $46.2 million allocated across Western Canada to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada in 2017. The objective of this new program is to support projects that will provide meaningful upgrades to existing cultural and community facilities that will provide long-term benefits to the area and be viewed as a lasting legacy to the community.
The amount of funding requested cannot exceed 50% of the total costs of a project, up to a maximum of $500,000 and the facility must be owned by the municipality. Examples of eligible community infrastructures include community centres; cultural centres and museums; parks, recreational trails & libraries; recreational facilities including local areas, gymnasia, swimming pools, and specific courts. Projects that qualify will be eligible for reimbursement of costs that are only incurred and paid between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2018.
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Administration recommends that Council identify eligible projects within the R.M. that may qualify under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and an application be submitted to Western Economic Diversification Department of Canada.
Councillor Janzen brought forward a request from the Dalmeny Spray and Play Intergenerational Park Project for a letter providing the R.M. of Corman Parks support in principle for their application to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for this project.
Councillor Chuhaniuk also brought forward a request from the South Corman Park Community Association for a letter providing the R.M. of Corman Park’s support in principle for their application to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the rehabilitation application to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
Janzen: That the Rural Municipality of Corman Park Council provides support in principle for the Dalmeny Spray and Play Intergenerational Park Project’s application to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Chuhaniuk: That the Rural Municipality of Corman Park Council provides support in principle for the South Corman Park Community Centre Rehabilitation application to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Fire Invoice 59. Council was presented with correspondence from John and Eileen Cuthand, Dispute – John & property owners of Parcel A of SE 18-37-7-W3, regarding a fire fighting invoice Eileen Cuthand they received from the R.M. Tom Rogers, renter of the said property was present to address any questions Council had regarding this matter.
The Cuthand’s are disputing the May 11, 2015 Fire Fighting Invoice #21273 they received from the R.M. for the amount of $22,399.50 for a fire that originated on the said property. The April 10, 2015 fire was a controlled burn that got out of control resulting in four fire departments responding. In correspondence received from the Cuthand’s, they are stating that they do not have sufficient firefighting insurance to cover the large invoice and are requesting that Council cancel a portion of the fire service charges.
On April 10, 2015, the renter of the Cuthand’s property, Tom Rogers, was burning old straw on the said property when a strong wind sent the fire out of control. Mr. Rogers determined he was unable to extinguish the fire himself, so he called the fire department for help. The Dalmeny Fire Department responded and requested back up from the City of Saskatoon, the City of Martensville and Town of Langham fire departments.
The residence and two out buildings were burned to the ground and some animals were lost in the fire on the Cuthand’s property. The fire then spread north to the adjacent land, where it threatened the residence owned by Richard and Alice Krahn. In total approximately 30 acres in were affected in the fire.
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On April 11, 2015 the Dalmeny Fire Department again responded to the said property to ensure that the fire would not flare up and found some hot spot activity. Due to threatening high winds and dry grass the fire department took action to prevent the hot spots from igniting.
During the fire Dalmeny, Martensville, Langham, and Saskatoon fire departments were all noted as on scene. To date the $22,399.50 invoice does not include the $2,097.50 charge received from the City of Saskatoon and the pending invoice from the Town of Langham.
After receiving Invoice #21273 Eileen Cuthand, property owner, contacted the office to discuss the firefighting invoice received from the R.M. and was advised by Administration staff that R.M. Policy # PS-001 states “Administration shall charge the cost of fire services directly to the registered owner of the property on which the fire occurred.” Since the fire was caused by actions of the tenant of the said land, John and Eileen Cuthand were then billed for the firefighting charges received by the R.M. to date.
The land owners have limited firefighting insurance and have indicated that it will not be sufficient to cover the full cost of the invoice. Administration staff advised that the fire invoice dispute and cancellation request must be presented to the R.M. Council for their review.
Mr.& Mrs. Cuthand, have provided information regarding this matter and have advised that the tenant, Tom Rogers will be in attendance at the June 15th Council meeting to respond to any questions Council may have.
Council was presented the following documents: - John L& Eileen Cuthand Correspondence - R.M. Policy #PS-001 – Fire Services - R.M. of Corman Park May 11, 2015 Invoice #21273 - Town of Dalmeny April 10, 2015 Invoice - Town of Dalmeny April 11, 2015 Invoice - City of Martensville April 16, 2015 Invoice # 747
Janzen: That firefighting Invoice #21273 for the firefighting charges incurred as a result of a fire that occurred April 10 and April 11, 2015, on the property owned by John and Eileen Cuthand, Parcel A. SE 18-37-7-W3rd be upheld. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R.M. of Corman 60. Council was presented with quotes for the re-design of the R.M. website. Council Park Website – at their February 17, 2015 meeting gave approval to source for a new R.M. New Design website.
Administration has researched new providers to provide advanced services tailored to the needs of a municipality. These vendors have a history of providing robust and aesthetically appealing websites that are easier to navigate and require less ‘hunting’ by the user.
Our current operating costs are $375.90 annually.
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The quotes for the cost of a redesign are as follows:
CivicPlus – Purchase Outright
One-Time Design Cost Annual Costs Core $8,450.00 $2,500.00 Premium $18,500.00 $3,500.00
CivicPlus – 4 Year Financing Plan at 0%
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Core $3,987.00 $3,987.00 $3,987.00 $3,987.00 Premium $7,250.00 $7,250.00 $7,250.00 $7,250.00
*These prices are a combination of ¼ of the design costs plus the annual fees. After the 4 year term annual hosting fees still apply. With this package the cost of redesign is included at year 4.
All-Net Purchase Outright One-Time Design Cost Annual Costs Base Design $2,750.00 $500.00 Add-Ons Calendars $650.00 $50.00 Bulk E-Mailing $750.00 $75.00 Public Notice Manager $750.00 $75.00 Google Mapping $650.00 $75.00 eService Requests $550.00 $75.00
One-Time Design Cost Annual Costs Document Sharing $150.00 $10.00 Website Search $150.00 $25.00 Water Meter Readings $450.00 $50.00 TOTAL $6,850.00 $935.00
Future Considerations – These would be extra on top of the current totals. Smartphone Application $4,995.00 $495.00 Paperless Meetings $5,995.00 $3,995.00
Fox: That the purchase of the CivicPlus Premium Website Package at a total cost of $18,500.00 over 0% interest, 4 year payment plan be APPROVED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
College of 61. Council was presented a request from The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition for Pharmacy and a Noise Bylaw Special Event Permit and liquor approval letter for their SPNSS Nutrition Noise Annual Bush Party. The event will take place September 11, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on the LSD 5&6-33-35-6-W3rd and is expected to host Bylaw Special approximately 1200 attendees. Event Permit R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 24
This item was deferred from the June 8, 2015 Administration Committee Meeting for further information regarding the approval letter that is issued by the Municipality to assist applicants in obtaining a Special Event Permit from Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority (SLGA).
SLGA was contacted and they advise that an applicant for a Special Event Permit for any outdoor event must also submit approval from the municipal council in the community where the event will be held.
Council raised the question of liability to the Municipality resulting from the issuance of an approval letter. SLGA advised that they had no information regarding liability and suggested that legal counsel be contacted and that the approval letter currently issued by the Municipality may be reworded to absolve the Municipality from any liability.
Fox: That Council approves the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition’s request for an exemption to the Noise Bylaw for the event they will be hosting on September 11, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on the LSD 5&6-33-35-6-W3rd and that the liquor approval letter required by Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority (SLGA) be provided. Recorded vote: For: Reeve Harwood, Councillors: Germs, Chuhaniuk, Fox, Rooke, Beauchemin, Froese-Kooijenga, Janzen Opposed: Councillor Trask CARRIED
Perimeter 62. Councillor Rooke made available information regarding the upcoming South Highway Perimeter Highway open house meeting to be held:
Thursday, June 25, 2015 From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the German Canadian Club Concordia 160 Cartwright St. East Saskatoon Sk
Through an informal come-and-go session, there will be an opportunity to learn more about the project and share opinions on possible routes. Representatives from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, and the project consultant, Associated Engineering, will be on hand to provide information, answer questions and gather input.
Memorandum of 63. Administration presented Council with a Memorandum of Understanding setting Understanding – forth the terms and understanding between the City of Warman and the City of City of Warman & Martensville to work together to create a Joint RCMP Facility, made by the City of Warman, the City of Martensville and the R.M. of Corman Park. This Martensville – Memorandum is not intended to create a legally enforceable obligation between Joint RCMP the City of Warman, the City if Martensville and the R.M. of Corman Park. Facility In consultation with the RCMP and R.M. of Corman Park, both Councils of the City of Warman and City of Martensville find it desirable to create a Joint RCMP Facility that provides the required infrastructure to support the current RCMP members and their duties while accommodating for expected growth. R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 25
Rooke: That Council approves the Memorandum of Understanding setting forth the terms and understanding between the City of Warman, City of Martensville and the R.M. of Corman Park to work together to create a Joint RCMP Facility and is not intended to create a legally enforceable obligation between the City of Warman, City of Martensville and the R.M. of Corman Park. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Public Works 64. Chairman Ken Beauchemin presented Council with a report from the June 8, Committee 2015 Public Works Committee Meeting. Report
Cost of Road 65. Froese-Kooijenga: That Administration investigate possible cost-share options Build-Ups on road build-ups. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Train Whistle 66. Administration presented the Committee with the estimated project budget for the Cessation Train Whistle Cessation Railway Study for the six (6) active railway crossings within the project limits located on the CN Watrous Subdivision line.
At the May 4, 2015 Council meeting a delegation of residents came forward with concerns regarding the Train Whistle Cessation issue in the south east corner of the Municipality. Several area residents were also in attendance and provided additional information regarding the matter. Council passed the following resolution: “That the Municipality complete a safety assessment study on all six (6) of the affected crossings in south east Corman Park, located at Rge Rd. 3041, 3042, 3043, 3044, 3045 and 3050, at the estimated cost of $12,000.00 - $18,000.00 with the cost of the study to be borne by the Municipality.”
Administration has contacted CIMA (the only agency capable of conducting this assessment) with a request for services to conduct the Whistle Cessation Railway Study. There are six (6) active railways crossings within the project limits and are located on the CN Watrous Subdivision line: 1. Range Road 3041 (Mile 178.30) 2. Highway 663 (Mile 179.49) 3. Range Road 3043 (Mile 180.59) 4. Range Road 3044 (Mile 181.70) 5. Township Road 360 (Floral Road) (Mile 182.98) 6. Range Road 3050 (Prairie View Road) (Mile 183.92)
CIMA has provided the R.M. a proposed scope, schedule and fee estimate for the completion of the study. The estimated project budget for the study is $19,734.00 including disbursements but exclusive of applicable taxes. Additional work will only be undertaken after client approval.
Germs: That CIMA’s proposal to conduct the Whistle Cessation Railway Study for the six (6) active railway crossings within the project limits located on the CN Watrous Subdivision line at a cost of $19,734.00 +GST be APPROVED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Case CX210 67. Administration presented the Committee with an offer to purchase the R.M. Excavator owned Case CX210 Excavator. The current excavator unit was purchased used in 2011 and at that time had over 2,000 hrs on it. The unit has not been fully utilized since the 2013 flood season. This unit was used for ditch digging, culvert installs and rock digging. In February of 2014 the unit was completely serviced and now has 4,025 hrs. The current book value for this unit is $74,753.76. At the April 4, 2015 Council meeting, the sale of the Case Excavator was approved at the next Ritchie Brothers Auction. Administration attempted to put a reserve bid of $75,000.00 on the sale of the excavator, however with the present state of the economy the auctions have a large number of these units to try and sell, and were unable to accept our reserve bid. Administration has been approached by Jim McVicar to buy the Case Track-Hoe for our reserve bid price of $75,000.00.
Further to discussion, the Committee recommended the sale of the excavator go to public auction and directed that Administration prepare a policy to set out a process for the disposal of used public works (municipal) vehicles and equipment.
Froese-Kooijenga: That the Case CX210 Excavator be advertised for public sale through a sealed bid process. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Dust Control 68. The Committee was presented correspondence received from the Jim and Dawn Tamke Road Elliot who have lived on Tamke Road, within the R.M. of Dundurn for the past 8 years, requesting a permanent solution to the dust control issue in front of their house. The R.M. does regularly maintain Tamke Road (Twp Rd 350) and has entered into a cost–share agreement with the R.M. of Dundurn for a portion of Twp Rd 350 from Highway #11 to Rge Rd 3042, however this cost–share does not include dust control. Currently, there are no haul agreements associated with this piece of road. The current R.M. dust control policy is to provide all preparation work, with application of dust control product the responsibility of the individual landowner.
Harwood: That Council approves the preparation of Twp Rd 350 (Tamke Road) for dust control for the portion in front of the Jim and Dawn Elliot residence located within the R.M. of Dundurn, with all other costs related to dust control application, to be the responsibility of the landowner. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Road Name 69. Administration presented the Committee with a request to change the road name Change Request Melville Street within the R.M., which runs east and west in front of Lakeshore Garden Centre. The companies along this stretch of road are having significant issues with providing truck drivers an address as there is also a Melville Street about two miles west in the City of Saskatoon between Clarence and Lorne Avenue.
The request notes that the name of the road is less than relevant other than that it is important it is not duplicated in Saskatoon, or area, (Warman, Osler, Martensville, Vanscoy Delisle or Dundurn). Some name suggestions have been Rainbow Road; Kingfisher Road; Killdeer Road and Fox Drive. Support from area businesses has been positive for this endeavor.
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Rooke: That a road name database be created including information from the City of Saskatoon and the R.M. of Corman Park. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Harwood: That the Administrator be directed to send a letter to the City of Saskatoon and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure regarding the duplicated road name “Victor Road” located within the subdivision of Stonebridge in the City of Saskatoon. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Public Works 70. Trask: That the Minutes of the Public Works Committee Meeting held June 8, Committee 2015 be APPROVED. Minutes CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reeve’s Report 71. Fox: That the Reeve’s Report Item 17 attached hereto, forming a part of these Minutes be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Public Works 72. Beauchemin: That the Public Works Director’s Report be received as Director’s Report information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Clarence Avenue 73. In the early spring of 2015 a section of Clarence Ave has failed and is in need of Road Repairs complete repair. This localized area has standing water that has completely saturated the sub-base causing total failure.
The repair would consist of rebuilding the sub-base with new material and a geo- technical liner with a final layer of Asphalt being applied. Administration has received informal quotes for this project to a cost of $180,000.00. This project is unbudgeted and will require a transfer of reserve funds to complete.
Froese-Kooijenga: That Council approves the transfer of up to $180,000.00 from capital reserves to complete the needed repair to the section of Clarence Avenue that has failed and is in need of repair. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Gateway Corridor 74. Within the 2015 budget there is $50,000.00 allotted to do a trail run for the Funding Gateway Corridor program. This program is intended to bring the service level of particular roads up to a higher standard. The roads picked were based on current and future traffic volumes, traffic types, amount of maintenance currently given and the amount of maintenance required.
Public Works has determined that Beam Road would be the ideal choice to utilize this funding. This road would become dust free with an approved chemical (calcium or magnesium), this would reduce aggregate losses by up to 30% and it would also protect the $130,000.00 worth of base stabilization work recently done. This would also save on the current weekly blading with a RM grader.
Germs: That Council approves the Gateway Corridor funding of $50,000.00 to be spent on the 2.5 miles of Beam Road. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Transfer of 75. Council was presented with a letter date June 8, 2015 from the Ministry of Ownership – Hwy Highways and Infrastructure advising that the reconstruction of Highway 305 305 New Grade between Highways 11 and 12 was complete and that the auxiliary roadways would now transfer from the Provincial inventory and would now be under the Construction jurisdiction of the R.M. of Corman Park who would be responsible for their operation and maintenance.
The R.M. has been in conversation with the Ministry of Highways regarding reconstruction of Highway 305 between Highway 11 and Highway 12. The R.M. raised concerns about the existing safety and current road conditions along Highway 12 service road and old Highway 305.
The work on the roadways identified as a gravel surface type is complete. The remaining dust free portions of the old Highway 305 and the East Highway 12 Service Road will receive spot repairs and at a minimum a 30 mm asphalt concrete overlay prior to the jurisdictional transfer, with the understanding that on completion of the work the municipality will place a weight restriction on these surfaced roadways.
Rooke: That Council approves the transfer of the following auxiliary roadways from the Provincial Inventory, to fall under the jurisdiction of the R.M. of Corman Park, to be responsible for all operations and maintenance subject to completion of asphalt overlays on paved surfaces and deficiency work including road signage, sloping, right of way seeding, rocks, spot repair, and asphalt repairs:
Road 1: Range Road 3052 Description: North/South re-alignment of RR 3052, along the west boundary of the new Highway 305 Land Location: Through the NE 10-39-5-W3 & SE 10-39-5-W3 Road length: 1175 m Surface Type: Gravel
Road 2: Range Road 3052 Description: East/West re-alignment of RR 3052, located from the east of the new Highway 305 to the existing RR 3052 Land Location: Along boundary lines of NE 3-39-5-W3 & SE 10-39-5-W3 Road length: 600 m Surface Type: Gravel
Road 3: Warman Access (old Highway 305 – East) Description: East/West re-alignment from Warman west city limits to the east of the new Highway 305 Land Location: Through SE 2-39-5-W3, SW 2-39-5-W3 & SE 3-39-5-W3 Road length: 2600 m Surface Type: Pavement
Road 4: Range Road 3052 Description: North/South re-alignment of RR 3052, along the west boundary of the new Highway 305 Land Location: Through the NE 10-39-5-W3 & SE 10-39-5-W3 Road length: 1175 m Surface Type: Gravel
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Road 5: Old Highway 305 south of CN railway track Description: North/South then East/West (old Highway 305) access to acreage owners along old Highway 305 Land Location: Through the SE 4-39-5-W3 & SW 4-39-5-W3 Road length: 1400 m Surface Type: Pavement
Road 6: Acreage Road Description: North/South tie-in of old Highway 305 & new Highway 305 Land Location: Through the SE 4-39-5-W3 & NW 33-38-5-W3 Road length: 250 m Surface Type: Pavement
Road 7: Access Road Description: East/West access from old Highway 305 to Service Road Land Location: Through the SW 3-39-5-W3 & SE 4-39-5-W3 Road length: 250 m Surface Type: Gravel
Road 8: Highway 305 South Service Road Description: East/West access road to Service NE/NW 33-38-5-W3 Land Location: Through the NW 33-38-5-W3 Road length: 600 m Surface Type: Gravel
Road 9: Highway 12 West Service Road Description: North/South along the west boundary of Highway 12 and Lutheran Rd junction Land Location: Through the SE 17-38-5-W3 Road length: 800 m Surface Type: Gravel
Road 10: Highway 12 East Service Road Description: North/South located north of the junction of Highway 12 and Lutheran Road. Land Location: Through the W ½ 16-38-5-W3 Road length: 1900 m Surface Type: Pavement
Road 11: Range Road 3053 (10th Ave in Martensville) Description: North/South between Lutheran Road and 1.3 km South of Main Street in Martensville Land Location: Along the west boundary line of SW 15-38-5-W3, NW 15-38-5-W3, SW 22-38-5-W3 & NW 22-38-5-W3 Road length: 2000 m Surface Type: Pavement
Road 12: Range Road 3045 Description: North/South between Township Road 390 & Highway 11 Land Location: Along the west boundary line of SW 5-39-4-W3, NW 5-39-4-W3, SW 8-39-4-W3 Road length: 80 m Surface Type: Gravel CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Meeting Break at 2:03 p.m.
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Replacement of 76. Reeve Harwood, Councillor Froese-Kooijenga and Administrator Tittemore left Meeting Chair the meeting to meet with the Minister of Highways and Infrastructure at 2:03 p.m. and Deputy Reeve Germs assumed Chair of the meeting and Assistant Administrator Recording Barb Zelinski assumed the duty of recording secretary. Secretary Cost share of 77. Councillor Janzen raised concern with the extensive use of “Road 10” by the City road of Martensville residents and that the R.M. should consider entering into a road maintenance maintenance, cost share partnership with the City as done for “Road 11”.
Janzen: That the R.M. approach the City of Martensville with regards to entering into a road maintenance, cost share partnership for Highway 12 East Service Road located north of the junction of Highway 12 and Lutheran Road and that the agreement include the same cost share partnership as Range Road 3053 (10th Ave in Martensville), between Lutheran Road and 1.3 km South of Main Street in Martensville. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Pilka Trucking 78. Council was presented with an offer from Pilka Trucking for a two year contract 3 Gravel Supply price to haul 8,000 yds per year of Type 106 traffic gravel for all-in pricing Proposal delivered onto the roads for $32.00 per yard.
Pilka Trucking is currently one of the R.M.’s approved contractors hauling and supplying gravel for the 2015 season.
Over the last two years the R.M. has tendered stock piling and supply of approximately 66,300 Tonne of Type 106 traffic gravel as part of their yearly gravel program. Unit bid prices for the past two years have been anywhere from $26-$46 for supply and stock piling.
Trask: That Council approves a call for public tender for the supply and haul of 8,000 yds3 of Type 106 traffic gravel. WITHDRAWN
Rooke: That Council defers the offer from Pilka Trucking for the supply and haul of 8,000 yds3 of Type 106 traffic gravel to be included with the 2016 gravel tender process. Recorded vote: For: Councillors: Germs, Chuhaniuk, Fox, Rooke, Beauchemin, Trask Opposed: Councillor Janzen CARRIED
Rge Rd 3051 79. Councillor Froese-Kooijenga was unavailable to discuss his concerns. Administration advised they would contact him for regarding his concerns.
Merrill Hills Rd 80. Councillor Rooke raised concerns with two significant dips in Merrill Hills Road that appear to be caused by the pocket gopher/moles burrowing directly adjacent to the road and that there is a need for the R.M. to develop a strategy to establish a pocket gopher/mole eradication program along Valley Road, Merrill Hills Road and other hard surface roads that may have this problem occurring.
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Rooke: That further discussion regarding development of a strategy to establish a pocket/gopher/mole eradication program be deferred to the next Public Works Committee meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Environment 81. Environment Canada has developed a proposed Management Plan for the Canada Peregrine Falcon, a species listed as Special Concern under the federal Species Management Plan at Risk Act.
for the Peregrine The Peregrine Falcon is a medium-to-large falcon with long, pointed wings. Over Falcon 60% of the North American breeding range of the Peregrine Falcon lies in Canada, occurring in all provinces and territories except Prince Edward Island.
The proposed Management Plan for the Peregrine Falcon in Canada was posted on the Species at Risk Registry on May 29 2015 for a 60-day public comment period, which ends July 28 2015. Following the end of this public comment period, they will finalize the document based upon all of the input and comments received. The final document will then be posted on the Species at Risk Registry.
Environment Canada is committed to working with interested parties, including local governments, to help species at risk to recover. They invite Council to provide feedback by leaving a comment on their website or by email or mail, or by telephone. A questionnaire has been provided to help guide feedback.
Rooke: That the correspondence from Environment Canada regarding the Management Plan for the Peregrine Falcon be received as information and not respond to the questionnaire. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2015 National Fire 82. Each year, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) recognizes men and Chief of the Year women who promote the fire services in Canada. During CAFC’s annual Award conference, Fire-Rescue Canada, a select number of Fire Chiefs representing the fire services industry will be recognized by CAFC and Fire Underwriter Survey for their outstanding contribution.
The candidates chosen for the National Fire Chiefs of the Year Awards will be awarded with an appropriate plaque of recognition designed and presented by Fire Underwriters Survey at CAFC’s annual conference, Fire-Rescue Canada. A monetary award will be contributed in the names of the candidates to promote programs in their individual communities. The winning candidate will be asked to choose the program that he/she would like to support.
Fox: That Council receives the correspondence from the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs as information and decline from submitting a nomination for National Fire Chief of the Year Award. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Correspondence 83. Trask: That the following correspondence items be received as information: Information Items a. SARM Update – May 2015 b. 2015 June Division Meeting c. SaskPower Line Relocates – Update on Survey d. Illegal Dumping Awareness e. Annual Staff/Family BBQ R.M. of Corman Park #344 Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 32
f. Insect Pest Surveys in Crops 2015 g. 2015 Flood Program – Private Water Supplies Information h. Ditching Mowing/Hay Salvage i. Resolution in Support of Rural Post Offices j. Langham Days Parade k. Statistics Canada’s Business and Community Newsletter, May 2015 l. South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards Inc. May 2015 m. April – May 2015 Edition of Municipalities Today n. APAS in Action o. Earth Day Canada – June 2015 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Administrator’s 84. Chuhaniuk: That the Administrator’s Report Item 18 attached hereto, forming a Report part of these Minutes be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Chief of Police’s 85. Trask: That the Chief of Police’s Report Item 19 attached hereto, forming a part Report of these Minutes be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Upcoming 86. Administration Committee – Monday, July 13, 2015 @ 8:30 a.m. Meetings Planning Committee – Monday, July 13, 2015 @ 11:30 a.m. Public Works Committee – Monday, July 13, 2015 @ 2:30 p.m. Police Commission – Tuesday, July 15, 2015 @ 5:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting – Monday, July 20, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.
Adjournment 87. Trask: That the meeting now be adjourned at 2:25 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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