Council notes – May 8, 2017

  • Government of Saskatchewan provided notification of the confirmed education property tax mill rates for 2017.
  • Saskatchewan Housing Corporation sent 2016 annual report.
  • Southeast Regional Library provided notification of reinstated government funding for libraries in Saskatchewan for the year 2017.
  • Town of Lumsden sent a letter to the Minister of Justice with regard to RCMP costs and charges to municipalities with detachments.
  • Upper Souris Watershed Authority sent notice of annual general meeting to be held June 19 in Midale and information on bylaw change.
  • Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers request for funding contribution to the program. Council did not support in 2016 and will not be supporting in 2017.
  • The Town of Radville approved the proposed residential subdivision in the R.M. of Laurier #38 for Parcel AA in NW ¼ 6-6-17 W2M.
  • The Town of Radville approved Municipal Utilities to proceed with the conversion of the water treatment plant from surface water to ground water based on a cost plus basis.
  • The Town of Radville approved the $1,000.00 funding request from Radville Blooms.
  • The accounts for approval, Cheques No. 26874 to 26906 totaling $78,855.92 were approved for payment.
  • Many calls and inquiries have been received with regard to taxation and assessment.
  • Conference call held with Municipal Utilities with regard to the conversion of the water treatment plant to ground water from surface water.
  • Meeting held with surrounding municipalities to discuss the Radville Laurier Fire Department offering rescue services.
  • Lights and fixtures have been replaced in the town shop.
  • Ordered 150 tonne of cold mix. Product arrived on May 8.
  • Marcel took H2S alive course on May 5.
  • Working with KGS Group and the Water Security Agency to obtain a Water Rights License to begin work on the conversion of surface water to ground water.
  • A water break on 800 block of Geisen Street has surfaced. It will be repaired this week.
  • Concerns received with regard to the number of business doing work in the community and that they need to purchase a business license.
  • Concern received with regard to quads and dirt bikes being driven in Town.
  • Bylaw No. 2017-07 being a Bylaw to Provide for Establishing the 2017 Mill Rate, was given three readings at the meeting and passed by council members present.
  • The Town of Radville approved selling the 1972 truck and box for $4,000.00 plus tax.
  • Next regular meeting of Town Council – Tuesday, May 23, 7:00 p.m.