Council Highlights Sept. 10 Regular Meeting
Town Council held their Regular Meeting on Monday September 10, 2018. The following resolutions were made regarding bylaws, the firehall design and build project, and suicide prevention day.
After a second reading of Bylaw 10-18 being a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw No. 03-14, Town of Kindersley Official Community Plan it was read a third time and approved.
Council agreed to give a first reading to Bylaw 11-18 being a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 04-14, the Town of Kindersley Zoning Bylaw. It was agreed that Bylaw 11-18 be brought forward to the October 9, 2018 Regular Meeting of Council after having met the legislated requirements for public notice.
The Town of Kindersley, after having reviewed the findings of the adjudication committee, awarded Quorex Construction Services Ltd as the successful proponent for the Firehall Design and Build Project.
Council accepted as submitted, the list of accounds as paid by the Town of Kindersley in the amount of $1, 086, 319.37.
Town Council approved the Consent Agenda that included the following items: Correspondance for Acceptance and Filing (EK Pumping Report- August 2018, SaskWater Operation Report- August 2018, Government of Saskatchewan travel Allowance Rates), and Minutes from Committees Reporting to the CAO and Council (WCMGC Meeting August 23, 2018).
Mayor Rod Perkins proclaimed September 10, 2018 as Suicide Prevention Day in the Town of Kindersley. He praised the efforts of Kindersley Residents Callie, Jaclyn, and Shayln Kennedy and their work in their non-profit project “Life is Worth Living” created in memory of their sister Brianne. The organization spreads awareness and […]
Wonderful Memories
Retta Thompson was a former resident of the T Eaton Co. house, currently located at the Kindersley and District Plains Museum, donated by herself and her sister May. She recently donated original artifacts from the house including an alarm clock and photograph of her father, Mr. Johnston Hill. In 1918 the precut lumber for the house was sent from British Columbia to Pinkham, Saskatchewan by rail. It was then brought to Zilda and Johnston Hill’s farm site by horse and wagon (6 miles northwest of Eatonia). The lumber cost $970 with an additional $750 for building materials. Included in the structure was a coal furnace and electric lighting. This pushed the total cost to around $2000. (Catalogue Houses-Eaton’s and Others) The house was built quickly by neighbors from close by and the family. It had a full basement with stone walls and a dirt floor. In 1940, the original siding was changed to a brick style.
Christmas of 1918 was celebrated in the Eaton’s house. Retta said that they always had company around. Her mother hired help until her brother Ruben was old enough to manage the farm and he spent the rest of his life there. She went to school in the area, with her siblings. The school was on their land, so it was only about a mile away. The kids would usually walk, but sometimes Retta’s friend would pick her up on her horse. […]
Special Meetings of Council Held July 27 and August 1, 2018
Special Meetings of Council were held on July 27 and August 1, 2018 to discuss matters needing attention prior to the next Regular Meeting of Council on August 20.
During the July 27 meeting, Council approved first reading of Bylaw 09-18, a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 04-14 known as the Zoning Bylaw. The Bylaw amends and updates the Land Use Map within the Zoning Bylaw to include rezoning of civic address 802-11th Avenue East. It will be brought back to the August 20, 2018 Regular Meeting for public hearing followed by second and third reading.
Council also directed Administration to submit a subdivision application regarding Parcel #119708534.
At the Special Meeting of Council held August 1, Council directed Administration to obtain quotes, as per Council's Procurement and Purchasing Policy, for an independent review of governance policy and water consumption.
Highlights from July 16, 2018 Council Meeting
Council directed Administration to make application to the Ministry of Government Relations to have the Town of Kindersley designated an eligible assistance area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP), which provides financial assistance for restoring essential services and property. The application relates to the July 10 thunderstorm that resulted in excessive rainfall totalling at least 32 mm throughout Kindersley and substantial property damage.
Resident Juliette Schonnop addressed Council as a delegation to discuss concerns about drainage around 2nd Avenue East and the issues experienced during the heavy. Council supported establishing a committee to work with Administration to research options that would mitigate future flooding risks. Schonnop expressed additional concerns about adequate disposal for some items at the Kindersley Waste and Recycle Centre.
Council amended a list of appointments previously made at the January 29 Council Meeting to reflect the following:
- Deputy Administrator – Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, Kim Vogel
- Kindersley Emergency Measures Director/Coordinator – Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, Kim Vogel
- Kindersley Emergency Measures Deputy Coordinator – Municipal Enforcement Officer, Melissa Torrens
Council adopted a Municipal Property Tax Abatement Policy for Charitable Non-Profit and Service Organizations, and subsequently accepted the following organizations as being eligible for tax abatement as per the policy, which goes into immediate effect:
- Kindersley Masonic Lodge – $2,637.22 abated 2018 municipal taxes
- West Central Crisis Centre – $2,140.00 abated 2018 municipal taxes
By resolution, Council gave acknowledgement to the Community Planning Division of the Government of Saskatchewan about any known land or site conditions, affected facilities, and Zoning Bylaw […]
Highlights from June 25, 2018 Council Meeting
Approximately two dozen Kindersley residents primarily representing the neighbourhood of Coleman Crescent and Caleb Village addressed Council to voice opinions on the location of the proposed West Central Safe Shelter near their property. The project, an initiative proposed by the West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre, was first publicly acknowledge with an open forum held Tuesday, June 19 at Caleb Village with the intent of soliciting feedback from residents of the area. Spokespersons Keith Isberg and Greg Dionne said the group’s primary concerns related to safety for children and impact to property values, but they acknowledged the need for the shelter and were willing to assist in determining an alternate location that would be better suited.
Following an hour-long discussion between the delegates and Council that generated many comments, Council passed a resolution to establish a committee, chaired by the Mayor and in conjunction with the Crisis Centre, to work expeditiously toward finding a location for the proposed shelter. Many representatives of the delegation added their names to the committee list following their address to Council. The first meeting of the committee is to take place no later than July 5, and the committee is to report back to Council at its July 16, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Deputy Administrator Audrey Hebert was appointed as Interim Administrator, effective July 27, 2018.
Council directed Mayor Rod Perkins and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bernie Morton to enter into the following agreements:
- An agreement with Captain Grass for a two-year term for the provision of services related […]
Highlights from June 11, 2018 Council Meeting
Council has approved West Central Events Centre ice rates for the 2018-19 regular season. As recommended by Administration, there will be no increase to fees, with the exception of the primetime spring ice fees, which will increase from $170/hour to $200/hour plus tax and capital fees. The non-local adult fee was also eliminated in favour of one regular adult rate. The 2018-19 ice rates take effect immediately.
Mayor Rod Perkins and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bernie Morton were directed by Council to enter into an Easement Agreement with SaskEnergy Incorporated for land located in the Brookhollow Estates residential development.
For the purpose of carrying out a flood mitigation strategy and constructing a storm water retention pond, Council resolved to acquire the land (or an interest over the land) described as Lot 5, Block 4, Plan 63-S-09696-1 at 701 13thAvenue East and Lot 4, Block 4, Plan 63-S-096961 at 705 13thAvenue East. Being unable to acquire the land by agreement with the landowner, Camoloy Investments Ltd., Council will proceed under the provisions of The Municipal Expropriation Act to acquire the property.
Council tabled a decision regarding tax abatements for 2018 and instead directed Administration to develop a draft policy framework for tax abatements by taking into consideration what other like-sized communities in Saskatchewan have in place and the nature of non-profit organizations in Kindersley. This draft policy is to be submitted to Council for consideration and debate at the June 25, 2018 Regular Meeting of Council.
Council accepted the audited financial […]
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