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Ruebecca Fiddler, representing Loraas Environmental Services, presented to Council an overview of Kindersley’s recycle collection service, and raised awareness about a variety of local collection issues such as over-filled recycle carts, or carts that are too crowded to be successfully lifted. Fiddler also showed a video of Loraas’ recycle facility, based in Saskatoon, which is available for viewing at www.kindersley.ca/garbage-and-recycling.

Resident Tammy Anderson-Jackson spoke to Council to address concerns about the implementation of Council-approved water rate increases in 2015. Anderson-Jackson claimed that the increase was inappropriately applied to water bills prior to approval, using her own record of personal water bills to support her claim. Mayor Rod Perkins invited the delegate to meet with him and a member of Administration to review her bills before determining whether additional actions are necessary. Anderson-Jackson also asked for an external audit of water accounts.

Council deferred a decision on a development permit approval for the construction of a semi-detached dwelling along West Road as a discretionary use. The motion will be brought back to the March 13, 2017 regular meeting, while Council directed Administration in the meantime to clarify the use with the developer. Resident Curtis Sackville, an adjacent property owner, addressed Council at Monday’s meeting to voice his opposition to the development.

Council approved the terms of references for two new Committees of Council – the Governance Policy Review Committee, which was established to review and amend the existing Council Governance Policy; and the Procurement Adjudication Committee, which outlines the structure and process for evaluating […]

Council was provided a detailed overview of the Kindersley Culture Plan final report and the various activities conducted during the year-long consultation process to develop the plan. Members of the Kindersley Culture Plan Advisory Committee, led by Sharon Haubrich, spoke about the main themes that emerged in the Culture Plan, which form the basis for a variety of initiatives and actions that are recommended as the Culture Plan is implemented in the community. These themes included thoughts on first impressions of Kindersley, prevailing attitudes and identity, and opportunities for greater inclusion.

The Culture Plan, which will form part of a larger Quality of Life Plan initiative that, once complete, will include a Recreation Plan, and Urban Parks Plan, was approved and adopted by Council. The Town will now work with residents and various stakeholder groups identified in the Plan to implemented the recommended outlined.  

Elks Club members Ed Rogerson and Gary Hamilton attended Council to present financial donations on behalf of the Kindersley Elks Lodge, No. 492 in the amount of $5,000 for the Community Handibus, and $1,000 toward the Big Dippers fundraising efforts for a new aquatic facility.

Business owner Kathie Elmhurst, of Kindersley Vacuum, addressed Council to express concerns about parking along the north end of Main Street, and specifically requested that Council amend the Traffic Bylaw to require a two-hour parking limit between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm along the entire length of Main Street from Railway Avenue to 11th Avenue, in addition to […]

Two-hour limited parking will not be extended to the full length of Main Street. Council declined to make any resolution as such Monday night after considering the request of business owner Kathie Elmhurst who submitted a petition with 60 signatures supporting that two-hour parking be reinstated from 7th Avenue to the “North Service Road” from 8 am to 8 pm.

Council selected Captain Grass as the successful proponent for a property maintenance contract to assist the Town in addressing properties subject to an Order to Remedy. Property owners failing to do the necessary maintenance required in the applicable Order will be billed the cost of having the work contracted out. The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer were directed to enter a one-year contract for the property maintenance services, with the option to renew for an additional two years.

Council approved total funds of $6,750 for 10 applicants to the spring intake of the 2017 Community Grant. The recipients are as follows:

• Kindersley & District Arts Council – $750
• West Central Registered Music Teachers Association – $200
• Kobra Football Association Parents – $600
• Kindersley Christian Fellowship – $750
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 57 – $750
• KAWS Animal Rescue – $750
• Kindersley and District Plains Museum – $750
• Jacqueline Pollard (KCS) – $700
• Kindersley Klippers – $750
• Kindersley Antique Threshing Club – $750

Council proclaimed the week of April 24-30, 2017 as Rail Safety Week to raise awareness about avoidable train-related accidents and injuries, and damage caused by collisions at level crossings. The proclamation is championed by Operation Lifesaver, a public/private partnership whose aim […]

Big Dippers Pool Fundraising Committee member Tricia Morton joined the Council meeting by teleconference to share the plans for a 2018 fundraising calendar the committee is beginning to develop as a money maker for Kindersley’s proposed aquatic facility. Morton requested that Council consider being photographed as a group for inclusion in the calendar, which will feature a variety of community information and portraits of other local groups and individuals. Council asked for more details related to project to be presented at a future meeting.

Council considered two requests to waive false alarm fire invoices – one from a resident in a neighbouring rural municipality, and another from a Kindersley resident who incurred previous false alarm fees. Based on the false alarm fees regulations in the Fire Prevention Bylaw and the need to recover costs associated with fire responses, Council did not approve of waiving the. Instead, Council asked Administration to contact the invoice holders to suggest payment options as well as to communicate again with neighbouring municipalities and re-evaluate existing fire services agreements with the Town of Kindersley.

Council passed a motion to seek approval from the Saskatchewan Municipal Board to borrow up to $3.5 million to fund construction of a new indoor aquatic facility. Council hopes, however, to generate most of the necessary pool funding through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising activities. Approximately $1.2 million is already dedicated to the Aquatic Centre in existing reserves.

The week of May 21-27, 2017 was proclaimed as National Public Works Week by […]

Councillor Shaun Henry introduced the Safe Places – Youth Certified initiative and requested that Council consider approving a motion to implement the program in Kindersley. Established in Swift Current, Safe Places provides training and a designation for coaches, teachers, and community volunteers who work with youth to certify that those individuals have no record of impropriety or criminal activity relating to youth. The motion was tabled until additional information can be brought to Council. For more information about the Safe Places program: http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/what-s-new/safe-places-youth-certified.

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Council adopted the Economic Incentive Tax Exemption Bylaw (05-17), putting into immediate effect a new limited time tax exemption for eligible new constructions within the Town of Kindersley. The tax exemption will be for all applicable levied taxes, including school tax taxes pursuant to Section 298(5) of The Municipalities Act, for a period of two (2) to seven (7) years depending on the class of structure or building, as determined by the Town of Kindersley Zoning Bylaw, and the estimated value of construction.

For more information, and to download an application, visit https://www.kindersley.ca/economic-development.

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Council considered but denied a request from Kindersley Minor Ball for the West Central Events Centre’s current commercial liquor licence so that alcohol can be sold and consumed at Berard Field during Fertile Valley league ball games.

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Council accepted the tenders for 2017 roadwork and infrastructure projects, and directed Administration to execute agreements with the following contractors:

• G & C Asphalt for 2017 asphalt paving in the amount […]