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Kindersley Rodeo Committee President Tyler Ritchie addressed Council to provide on update on the 2016 Indoor Rodeo and to discuss initial plans for next year’s event.

Council proclaimed October 9-15, 2016 as Fire Prevention Week in acknowledgement of the excellent service provided by the Kindersley Fire Brigade and to support fire prevention efforts throughout Canada. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.”

Bylaw 16-16, an updated Anti-Bullying Bylaw, was adopted by Council with more specific references relating to Internet and cyber bullying, as well as terminology provided by the Province to align with provincial harassment legislation.

A new Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw 15-16) was adopted, which amends portions of the previous Traffic Bylaw related to the closing of roads and streets, parking time limits, and overweight/oversize permits.

• Parking limits – Bylaw 15-16 now includes a map and specifies more clearly that a 2-hour parking limit pertains only to the retail business zone on Main Street (from Railway Avenue to the intersection of 4th Avenue) during the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
• Overweight & Oversize Permits – Movement of any pre-assembled building or structure that requires a development permit will also require an overweight/oversize permit. These permits are not required for any vehicle directly related to the supply of service of goods to any residential or commercial property traveling the most direct route within Kindersley.
• Road Closures – The bylaw now includes information about applying for permit extensions.

Council resolved to proceed with the Main Street Traffic Signal […]

Council approved funding for 16 projects through the Community Grant program, totaling $10,107.25. The grant, which was established by Council in 2013, received its highest intake of applications this year, and will result in the full distribution of the $15,000 budgeted in 2016 for the program. The following organizations will receive funding:

• West Central Crisis Centre, $274.01
• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce, $750    (Goose Festival Parade)
• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce, $73.66 (K-Town Shakedown)
• K.A.W.S. Animal Rescue, $453.38
• Kindersley Composite School SLC, $595
• Pathway to Wellness, $750
• Kindersley Klippers,    $750
• Kindersley Pool Fundraising Committee, $750
• Whirls & Twirls, $750
• Kindersley Antique Treshing Club, $750
• Royal Canadian Legion 57, $750
• Spokes Family Resource Centre, $750
• Kindersley Sledge Hockey, $750
• Kindersley Library Board, $461
• West Central Abilities, $750
• Westberry School, $750

In recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017, Council also resolved that special consideration and priority be given to 2017 Community Grant applicants seeking funding for events or projects celebrating this national milestone.

Council directed the Acting Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to enter into a Managed Services agreement with JS Computer Solutions and Software for the purposes of establishing fixed annual expenses and greater efficiency in the Town of Kindersley’s Information Technology (IT) services.

The Acting Mayor and CAO were directed to enter into an Occupancy Licence Agreement with the K-Town Skyscrapers RC Club for the continued operation of a radio controlled flying club on Town-owned property south of the Kindersley Golf Course. The agreement will permit the placement of a shipping container on the premises for storage.

Council approved an amended Procurement and Purchasing Policy, which outlines that […]

Council welcomed two delegations to speak about a future swimming pool – Pool Fundraising Committee member Jamie Henry, who discussed her group’s commitment to continue fundraising and addressed some concerns with the lack of a specific concept; and Leaf Your Legacy Committee member Joanne Kosolofski who provided a review of the five-year campaign and also committed to future fundraising support if requested.

Council directed Administration to prepare a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for an Aquatic Centre to be ready for preliminary review by Council at the January 9, 2017 Regular Meeting.

Members of the Kindersley Youth Committee also spoke to Council about their projects over the past year and the ways in which they have learned from the program. In accordance with the Youth Committee’s request, Council agreed to transfer any remaining balance of 2016 Youth Committee funds to the Fire Hall Reserve as a donation.

The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) were directed to execute the Letter of Acceptance from TD Commercial Banking to engage banking services for the Town of Kindersley, effective December 1, 2016 until November 30, 2021.

Administration was authorized to transfer the remaining 2016 Main Street Traffic Signal Project funds in the amount of $188,115.88 to the Machinery and Equipment Reserve so that replacement of the traffic signals can be completed in 2017.

Council agreed to amend the Backwash Water Program agreement currently in place with Holland’s Hot Oiling Ltd. to continue the rate of $1 per meter of water sold until full construction costs of the […]