Regular Meeting of the Village of McLean held the 13th day of April2016
Present:Mayor Mark Towers, Councilors: James Potter, Jamie Torry, Assistant Admin. Shantell Wagman, & Admin. Nadine Jensen.
Call to Order: Mayor Towers called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Agenda:
035/2016–Clr. Potter: moved the agenda be adoptedas presented.
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Minutes:
036/2016 – Clr. Torry: moved the minutes of the Regular meeting held Mar 9/16 be adopted as presented.
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Correspondence:
Mayor Towers requested the correspondence be presented.
037/2016 – Clr. Potter: Grain Entrapment Res-Q tube –moved
WHEREAS Qu’Appelle Fire Dept. requested a donation towards the purchase of a Grain Entrapment Res-Q tube,
BE IT RESOLVED that our Fire Dept. contact QuAppelle Fire Dept. and see how they would make it work if they proceed to purchase one.
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038/2016 – Clr. Torry: Correspondence- moved thatthe correspondence was presented, and is to be filed accordingly.
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Delegation #1 Kevin & Erika Reynolds were given the floor at 7:18 pm, to request information regarding ratepayer concerns. Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds finishedat 7:47 pm.
Delegation #2 Steven Watts was given the floor at 7:18 and requested gravel for Haugen Bay. Mr. Watts finished at 7:57pm.
John Puff took the floor at 7:57 pm with questions regarding the water. Mr. Puff finished at 8:05 pm.
Mayor Towers called a recess at 8:06 pm.
Mayor Towers called the meeting back to order at 8:15 pm.
Admin Report: yesFirst Responder Report: N/A
Rec Board Report: N/AFire Dept. Report: N/A
Water report: yes
039/2016 – Clr. Torry: Water /Manganese issue- moved
WHEREAS the colored water issue seems to be increasing since the east well was put back online
AND WHEREAS we need to keep the pump working to prevent manganese build up on the pump,
BE IT RESOLVED that Dwayne turn the supply from the east well down to as little as possible.
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New/Old Business:
040/2016 – Clr. Potter: Bylaw 2016-02 A BYLAWTO ESTABLISHCOMMITTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MCLEAN - moved
WHEREAS Bylaw 2016-02 was presented to council
BE IT RESOLVED that the first reading took place.
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041/2016 – Mayor Towers:All 3 readings tonight - moved
WHEREAS Bylaw 2016-02 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH COMMITTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MCLEAN has been presented
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of McLean council read all three readings here tonight.
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042/2016 – Clr. Potter: Bylaw 2016-02 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH COMMITTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MCLEANmoved that a second reading has been completed and approved.
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043/2016 – Mayor Towers: Bylaw 2016-02 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH COMMITTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MCLEAN moved
BE IT RESOLVED that Bylaw 2016-02 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH COMMITTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MCLEANhas been read a third time, approved, and is hereby adopted this13 day ofApril , 2016.
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Mayor Towers called for a recess at 9:02 pm.
Mayor Towers called the meeting back to order at 9:10 pm.
044/2016 – Clr. Potter: Bylaw 2016-03 A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MCLEAN – moved
WHEREAS a Bylaw is required so council can assign who is allowed to set off Firearms & Fireworks in the Village of McLean,
BE IT RESOLVED that council has given Bylaw #2016-03 the first reading.
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045/2016 – Mayor Towers:2016-03 A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MCLEAN- moved
Schedule A: a copy of the permission card to discharge a firearm, to be issued to assigned persons, be attached to and included in the Bylaw.
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046/2016 – Clr. Torry: Bylaw 2016–04 A BYLAW TO PROHIBIT THE RUNNING AT LARGE OF ANIMALS – moved that the first reading of Bylaw 2016-04 has taken place.
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047/2016 – Clr. Torry: Commercial District- – moved
WHEREAS Mr. Bill Scott has requested council to consider selling Lot 1, Block 16 in the Commercial area on Grad Road, with the understanding that there presently is no water or sewer utilities infrastructure available
BE IT RESOLVED that council has decided not to sell Lot 1 Block 16 to Bill Scott at this time, however council is still willing to proceed with his request for development at 140 Main St.
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048/2016 – Clr. Potter:Seasonal Position – moved
WHEREAS the maintenance department could use help during the summer months
BE IT RESOLVED that council hereby requests to hire someone for a seasonal position for 3 to 4 months, at approximately 25 hours per week, at a rate of $16.00/hour.
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049/2016 – Clr. Torry:Catch Pole -moved
WHEREAS the Animal Control Officer has requested a Catch Pole tool be purchased to aid in the capture of animals running at large
BE IT RESOLVED thata Catch Pole be purchased.
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050-/2016 – Clr. Potter: No Exit sign – moved
WHEREAS Winter Road East is open through the Village portion of the road, but in the RM157 portion of the road you cannot get through
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of McLean purchase a “No Exit” sign to be installed at the corner of Main St. and Winter Rd. East.
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051/2016 – Clr.Potter:Annual Professional Assignments– moved that the following professionals be hired for the year as required:
Lawyer: David Bishop for existing legal file (Queens Bench)
Glenn Dowling for everyday Municipal legalities
Auditor: Dudley & Company LLP
Building Inspector: Professional Building Inspectors (PBI)
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052-/2016 – Clr. Torry: Waterline – moved
WHEREAS there is a capped waterline coming out of the ground near the fire hydrant located on Brownlee Ave & 1st St.
AND WHEREAS the cap broke off and caused a water outage for the east side of the Village, a PDWA, and no one seems to know what the line is for
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of McLean hire someone to dig up the trench and bury the end of the line properly.
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053-/2016 – Clr. Torry: Poplar Rd. Back Alley – moved
WHEREAS a shop was built on Poplar Road, with a back alley entrance to the shop,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of McLean will now allow back alley entrance shops on Poplar Road, but will not maintain the back alley. It will be up to the property owners to maintain.
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054-/2016 – Clr. Potter: Fire Fighter Training – moved
WHEREAS there is another Volunteer Fire Fighter training session in Melville this fall,
AND WHEREAS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village approve to pay for 6 volunteer fire fighters to attend, mileage for two vehicles, but no hotels as it is only a 1 hour drive.
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055-/2016 – Clr. Torry: Clr. Causer – moved
WHEREAS Clr. Causer has missed 4 consecutive meetings
AND WHEREAS Clr. Causer is has sold his house and is moving this month
BE IT RESOLVED that Clr. Causer be removed from council effective immediately.
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056-/2016 – Clr. Torry: Vacant Council Position – moved
WHEREAS there will now be another vacancy on council
BE IT RESOLVED that council not hold a Bi-election to fill the position now, but rather wait for the regular election this fall.
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057/2016 – Mayor Towers:Accounts Payable – moved the Accounts Payable to be paid as presented. ($72,892.07)
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058-/2016 – Clr. Torry: Meeting after 11:00 pm – moved
WHEREAS we still have the budget to review
BE IT RESOLVED that this meeting go past 11:00 pm.
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059-/2016 – Clr. Torry: 2015 Rec Board Fin. State. – moved
WHEREAS the McLean Rec Board has handed in their Financial Statement for 2015
BE IT RESOLVED that council approves their 2015 Financial Statement
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060-/2016 – Clr. Potter: Budget – moved
WHEREAS the budget has been reviewed
BE IT RESOLVED that the budget be approved as presented, with the mill rate and Base Tax staying the same as last year.
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Clr. Torry adjourned at 11:45pm.
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Mayor Administrator