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The new Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw 12-16) was given final reading and adopted by Council, with an amendment to Section 63, which relates to bicycle helmet use. The Bylaw, which goes into effect immediately, now states that helmet use if mandatory only for persons 14 years or age and under.

Council rescinded its first reading resolution of Bylaw 08-16, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw, in order for additional amendments to be added for Council’s review. Bylaw 08-16 will be brought back to Council for first reading in August and a public hearing will be held after that time.

Resident Lloyd Griffith expressed concerns to Council about the accuracy of the Town of Kindersley’s water meters and requested that Council waive a portion of his water bill. Council’s consensus was to wait until Griffith’s next water reading is compete at the end of July before making a decision about his request.

Kindersley Minor Ball representative Chad Miller provided a second delegation, requesting additional funds for the organization to maintain the Kindersley ball diamonds. Later in the evening, Council resolved to provide Minor Ball its requested $7,600 funding to supplement the operational budget for the 2016 season. These funds will be drawn from the Recreation Reserve.

Council awarded the 2016 Concrete Shaving Services project to Armadillo Walkway Repairs based on the quoted charge of $31.94 per metre ($9.73 per foot) plus GST, and that the project not exceed the total budgeted amount of $50,000.

Council directed the Acting Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer […]

Resident Chris Douglas addressed Council to request cost sharing with the Town for the installation of a second water line to a newly constructed residential duplex.

Council directed Administration to work with the Province of Saskatchewan and local insurance brokers to whom uninsurable property damage claims have been submitted due to recent rainfall in order to determine the Town of Kindersley's eligibility to be designated as an assistance area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP).

Council directed Administration to waive the $40 Temporary Road Closure Permit fee for the Goose Festival parade.

Council approved the payment of invoices related to renovations at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre to be paid from funds currently held in the Recreation Reserve Fund to a maximum of $25,365.43, which represents the unused portion of funds from the August 2013 basement flood insurance claim.

Administration was directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the K-Town Skyscrapers RC Club for the club’s continued operation on Town-owned property south of Golfview Trailer Court. Once the memorandum is finalized, the Club will have consent to place a shipping container and fabric-covered garage on the property to use as storage.

Administration was also directed to release a Request for Proposals for the Norman Ritchie Community Centre roof replacement project.

Council directed Administration to draft an agreement with G&G Goodheart Electric Ltd. to allow for the continued placement of signs on Town-owned land at the corner of McEwen Drive and West Road in Brookhollow Estates, which are currently in violation of the Zoning […]

Council adopted Bylaw 14-16, which amended various sections of Bylaw 03-14 (known as the Official Community Plan) that relate to service fees.

Council also adopted Bylaw 08-16, which amends the Zoning Bylaw 04-14 with a variety of new and revised definitions, as well as a new section pertaining to the regulation of shipping containers (sea cans.)

Council acknowledged its disappointment at the Minister of Government Relations' decision to deny Kindersley city status, insisting that the Ministry's guidance over the past two years suggested full support for the application. A formal invitation will be extended to the Minister to attend Council to discuss further.

A decision to adopt the new Town of Kindersley Procurement and Purchasing Policy, P01-2016, was tabled by Council until September 26, 2016, so that Administration can investigate the potential of adding specific terms related to community donations and volunteer efforts.

Council accepted the draft Terms of Reference for the Kindersley Community Advisory Network as provided by the Heartland Regional Health Authority Board. In doing so, Council accepts the terms that the Mayor of the Town of Kindersley and one additional Town representative will accept positions on the Advisory Network.

Council proclaimed the third week of October as National Teen Driver Safety Week in recognition of the high record of accidents associated with teen drivers and the need to raise awareness and seek solutions that will prevent teen deaths on roads across Canada.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) was authorized to proceed with tax enforcement […]

Kindersley Minor Ball President Chad Miller was the first delegation to the Council meeting, providing an update on the organization's season, plans for future renovation and seeking feedback on the Minor Ball committee's hope to begin generating advertisement revenue, all of which would be redirected back into capital improvements at the ball fields.

Elyse Moss and Tammy Anderson-Jackson, representing the Friends of Kinsmen Park (FOKP), addressed Council to provide an update on the community group's activities and to seek Council's support in renovating the outdoor rink at Kinsmen Park with the intention of having it in operation for winter 2016-17.

Council directed Administration to enter into agreements with the following:

• FinningCAT for the purchase of a CAT 430F2 LRC backhoe for the accepted tender amount of $87,700 plus applicable taxes.
• Jaydee AgTech for the purchase of a 2016 Bobcat S570 for the accepted tender amount of $25,269 plus applicable taxes.

Council tabled a decision to enter into an agreement for the replacement of Main Street traffic lights until the October 11, 2016 Regular Meeting of Council.

Council adopted an amendment to the Town of Kindersley's Harassment Policy, which at the suggestion of the Province of Saskatchewan, amends the definition of 'harassment' to align with Occupational Health and Safety documentation.

Council tabled a resolution to adopt Bylaw 15-16, The Traffic Bylaw, which would repeal the previous Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw 12-16) and provide greater clarification in sections relating to residential and retail parking limits, maximum length and weight restrictions, and closing of roadways. The Transportation Committee will revisit the […]