The Outlook has obtained the adopted minutes of the October 14 regular meeting of Outlook’s town council.
The following are highlighted motions and informational points that were made at this meeting, including any motions of interest made after council exited in-camera discussions, which are closed to the public.
Rescind Resolution 856/20:
862/20 – Childerhose/Applin: That we rescind resolution number 856/20 “That an application be made to the Local Government Committee for permission to borrow by way of debentures, the sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) in 2020, repayable over a period of fifteen (15) years, for the purpose of constructing a new firehall, debentures to be repayable so that the principal and interest are combined and made payable in equal annual installments during the term of the securities, interest at the rate of 2.04 per centum, per annum, payable at least annually.” Carried.
Chief Administrative Officer:
868/20 - Grotheim/McLeod: That we acknowledge that Kristine Brown did not accept the offer for the position of Chief Administrative Officer. Carried.
Swimming Pool Extension Cords:
882/20 – Smith/Childerhose: That we purchase the required extension cords to a maximum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the purpose of heating the Van Raay and Community Swimming Pool during winter months. Carried.
Outdoor Rink:
883/20 – Grotheim/Smith: That we proceed with the interior earthwork, fencing, netting, lighting, and pouring of a ramp at the outdoor rink. Carried.
Landfill Cell:
885/20 – Grotheim/Applin: That we contract Bob’s Backhoe to build up the landfill cell walls at an estimated cost of $2,800.00 plus applicable taxes. Carried.
Recreation Facility Access Policy:
891/20 – Applin/Childerhose: That the COVID-19 Facility Access Policy No. REC-006 be approved with the following additions:
Masks are mandatory for all staff and users of the facility
Facility capacity will be in accordance with the Saskatchewan Daily Provincial Guidelines
Carried.
Water Treatment Doors:
892/20 – Grotheim/Smith: That we approve the quote from Lumber Plus to supply and install two (2) sets of commercial doors at the water treatment plant at a cost of $5,854.22 taxes inclusive. Carried.
Generator Trailer:
893/20 – Simonson/Childerhose: That we approve the quote from Lumber Plus to supply and install a commercial door in the generator trailer at a cost of $2,020.20 taxes inclusive. Carried.
P. Machibroda Engineering Proposal:
896/20 – Simonson/Grotheim: That we table the discussion on the P. Machibroda Engineering Services Proposal No. 17323 for geotechnical and slope stability analysis. Carried.
Land Sale Agreement:
900/20 - McLeod/Applin: That we accept the land sale agreement with the changes discussed, a copy attached hereto to form a part of these minutes. Carried.
Consideration for Road Closure:
901/20 – Grotheim/Childerhose:
That we give public notice that Council will initially consider the closure of part of the alley located within block 10, Plan T76719 at the regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Carried.
Clerk Resignation:
902/20 – Simonson/Applin: That we accept Office Clerk Renee Buys’ resignation effective October 28, 2020 with regret. Carried.
Chief Administrative Officer:
903/20 – Applin/Simonson:
That we offer the position of Chief Administrative Officer to Erinn Schreiner as per the terms outlined in the Employment Agreement as attached hereto to form a part of these minutes. Carried.
