Council Highlights – March 23, 2020 Regular Meeting
Town Council held their Regular Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020. The following resolutions were made regarding a Discretionary Use Permit, transfer for the 2019 fiscal year, and Bylaw 01-20 Being a Bylaw of the Town of Kindersley to Regulate the Use of the Municipal Flag, Coat of Arms, Badge, Seal, Logo, and Chain of Office, and to Establish a Procedure for Proclamation Requests.
Before beginning the agenda, Mayor Perkins addressed the continually developing COVID-19 crisis. He called for “cool heads and smart decision making” to be made regarding the social distancing that has been strongly recommended by the Province and the mandatory self-isolation for travelers returning from outside of Canada. He thanked the healthcare workers, grocery stores, restaurants who are open for take-out, employees with the Town of Kindersley, and Premier Moe and his people with the Province. He then addressed the closure of Town facilities such as the West Central Events Centre, Kindersley Aquatic Centre, Elks Hall, and Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Noting that more recently, the Town Administration Office was closed to the public. Mayor Perkins continued that these facilities are closed until the Province rules otherwise. Just because they are closed does not mean work isn’t being done. Improvements and maintenance are being done in facilities, Town Administration staff are still there to answer your questions and concerns, and the Public Works department is still attending to most regular and emergency services.
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Council Highlights – March 9, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council
Town Council held their Regular Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020. The following resolutions were made regarding the list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley, and the Consent Agenda.
A delegation made up of the Director and a Board Member presented information regarding the building of the new West Central Abilities centre. The group is in search of funding options. Council will discuss this further as part of the 2020 Capital and Operating Budget deliberations.
The list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley was approved in the amount of $387,968.62.
The Consent Agenda was approved including the following items: Correspondence and Filing (SaskWater – Operational Report – February 2020, West Central Abilities – Fundraiser Poster – March 17, 2020.
Town Council encourages you to use proper hygiene procedures especially in the coming days with the regular flu season underway as well as the recent worldwide spread of COVID-19, we would like to remind our residents to make sure to practice proper hand washing hygiene and STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK or contact your doctor if symptoms become worse. You can find more information on the Sask Health Authority website.
Council Highlights – February 24, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council
Town Council held their Regular Meeting on Monday, February 24, 2020. The following resolutions were made regarding 2 Airport Lease Agreements, the Zero Tolerance and Unacceptable Behavior Policy, and the list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley. Council directed Administration to enter into Airport Lease Agreements with Kindersley Airspray Ltd regarding Lot 4 and Lot 14 at the Kindersley Regional Airport.
POLICY #AP-001 being the “Zero Tolerance and Unacceptable Behavior Policy” was approved and authorized for immediate implementation. This document will supersede any previous zero-tolerance policy and it will be available on kindersley.ca as well as in person at the Town Office. This document is considered to be a “live” document that can be reamended as needed. It is meant to foster an environment where values such as respect, inclusion, kindness, teamwork, safety, fair play, and integrity are promoted.
The list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley were accepted in the amount of $778,192.58.
The Consent Agenda was approved including the following items: Correspondence for Acceptance and Filing (EK Water-Pumping Report January 2020, Maltese Fire Inspections-Service Outline 2020, RCMP Kindersley Detachment-Statistic Reports January to December 2019 and January 2020, SaskWater-Operational Reports January and February 2020, Loraas Enviromental-Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report 2019 and WRLI Landfill Annual Operation Report 2019, Kindersley Library Board-Annual Per Capita Notification February 2020).
Council Highlights – February 10, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council
Town Council held their Regular Meeting on Monday, February 10, 2020. The following resolutions were made regarding the list of accounts paid by the Town of Kindersley and a Kin Canada proclamation.
The list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley was accepted in the amount of $274, 570.75.
The Council of the Town of Kindersley recognizes that Kin Canada has been a vibrant, responsible, all-Canadian association of volunteer service clubs devoted to the concept of serving communities throughout Canada since its founding in Hamilton, Ontario on February 20, 1920. Council feels each resident would welcome the opportunity to pause and salute the local Kin members proudly serving our community. In Kindersley, February 20, 2020 is recognized as Kin Canada Day and February 16-22 as Kin Canada Week.
Council Highlights – January 27, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council
Town Council held their Regular Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2020. The following resolutions were made regarding a construction tender agreement, acceptance of the accounts and Bylaw 13-19.
Council directed administration to enter into an agreement with Acadia Construction as the successful proponent of the tender process for the “West industrial Drainage and Roadways Improvements – Phase 1 & 2” Project.
The list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley was accepted in the amount of $861,425.94.
The second and third readings of Bylaw 13-19 Being a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 10-17, Being a Bylaw to Regulate the Kindersley Regional Airport, and to Provide for Airport Authority, Rules, Regulations, and Fees were approved.
Council approved the Consent Agenda including the following items: Correspondence for Acceptance and Filing (Sk Association of Watersheds – Fall 2019 Newsletter, Men’s Mental Wellness – Notice of Meeting 29. Jan. 2020, and Eston Kindersley Water Board – Dec 2019 Pumping Report).
Council Highlights – January 13, 2020
Town Council held their Regular Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020. The following resolutions were made regarding a discretionary use application, a license agreement, and Bylaw 14-19.
Council approved a Discretionary Use Application for a Massage Therapy business to be located on Overlord Crescent on the condition that it complies with all regulations outlined in the resolution.
A presentation was made regarding the Museum Walk of Lights event during December. In total, the Kindersley Museum hosted just over 1300 visitors and made almost $5400.00 in donations. The Museum Walk of Lights Committee would like to thank all volunteers, donors, and attendees for making the event a success. They look forward to hosting again next year!
A “Wellness Policy” was added to the Town of Kindersley Human Resource Manual.
A License Agreement with the Minister of the Environment was made to install, operate, and maintain an automated weather station at the Kindersley Airport. This station replaces outdated equipment already in place.
The list of accounts paid by the Town of Kindersley was accepted as submitted in the amount of $2,275,119.07.
The third reading of Bylaw 14-19 Being a Bylaw of the Town of Kindersley to Regulate the Maintenance and Management of Water, Sanitary, Storm Water and Plumbing Systems was approved. Copies of Bylaws can be found at www.kindersley.ca.
Council approved the Consent Agenda including the following items: Correspondence for Acceptance and Filing (Kindersley RCMP-Statistics Report November 2019, HBRA-Membership Request, Water Security Agency-Permit for Construction, Con-Tech General Contractors-Status Report Jan 2020, Quorex Construction Services Ltd.-Certificate of Practical Completion)
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