VILLAGE OF NEVILLE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NEVILLE
HELD IN THE VILLAGE OFFICE ON December 8, 2021
PRESENT: Mayor Nora McLearn, Councilor Mary Ferris, Councilor Jennifer Cote, Clerk Cindy Berry, and Administrator Sandra Krushelniski.
ABSENT:
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor McLearn called the regular meeting of Council to order at 7:01 p.m.
253/21 Adoption of Agenda
Cote: That the Agenda be adopted as provided.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION: There were no presentations.
254/21 Minutes
Ferris: That the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 10, 2021 be approved.
CARRIED
255/21 Correspondence
Cote: That the following correspondence having been read, be accepted as information and filed:
- Ambulance Statistics for October
- FCM Letter
- R.M. of Whiska Creek No. 106 – Appointment to Fire Board
- R. M. of Lac Pelletier No. 107 – Appointment of Local Assistant
- R. M. of Lac Pelletier No. 107 – Appointment Development Appeal Board
- SUMA – President Resignation
CARRIED
256/21 Financial Reports
Ferris: That bank reconciliations, cash receipts and cash payments for the month of November 2021 be acknowledged and filed.
CARRIED
257/21 Payment of Accounts
Cote: That the following expenses for November 11, 2021 – December 8, 2021 are approved:
#1026131
SaskTel 74.53 ---
Harvey Linnen (lgt ballast) -173.13 4956
Cindy Berry 1028.50 4976
Canada Post 96.60 4977
C. Berry (Asset Mgmt) 157.50 4978
Harvey Linnen 13.30 4979
Xerox 11.23 4980
Canada Post 122.85 4981
Cindy Berry 932.55 4982
Revenue Canada 1148.82 4983
Ben McLearn 50.00 4984
Harvey Linnen 154.00 4985
Nora McLearn 150.00 4986
Mary Ferris 90.00 4987
Jennifer Cote 90.00 4988
Sandra Krushelniski 108.00 4989
SaskPower 294.26 ---
SaskPower 125.10 ---
SaskEnergy 163.07 ---
SUMA 397.77 4990
MEPP 590.86 4991
SK Finance School Tax 462.84 4992
Triways 1183.39 4993
Vanguard Co-Op 355.14 4994
#8023 195 SaskPower 62.05 ---
SaskEnergy 89.58 ---
Nora McLearn 400.00 857
Stephanie Hingley 400.00 858
Chris Cote 125.00 859
Travis Uteck 275.00 860
Fred Wernicke 100.00 861
Grant Friesen 125.00 862
Randy Wernicke 100.00 863
Curtis Wall 627.00 864
Clarence Tschetter 125.00 865
Mike Piche 25.00 866
Ty Shea 100.00 867
Colby Belanger 175.00 868
Ben McLearn 25.00 869
Stacey Belanger 881.60 870
Blaine Friesen 100.00 871
Derek Empey 125.00 872
CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
258/21 Council Monthly Reports
McLearn: That Council accepts the verbal and written Council Monthly Reports.
CARRIED
Tax Enforcement
Council was updated on Tax Enforcement.
Nuisance Grounds
Council was updated on the telephone meeting with Stantec’s engineer who is to provide us a quote for a closure plan and to fill out the grant application form
259/21 Fire Department Report
McLearn: That Council accepts the Fire Report as read and approves the purchase of 2 extension cords and a small air compressor.
CARRIED
260/21 Lagoon Report
Ferris: That Council accepts the lagoon reports for December 2021.
CARRIED
Asset Management SK
Council was updated on the progress of Asset Management.
261/21 Appointment to Development Appeal Board
Cote: That Fred Wernicke, Murray Spetz and Bob Stennick are appointed to the Village of Neville Development Appeal Board for 2022.
CARRIED
262/21 Library Board
Ferris: That Council appoints Chris Cote to the Library Board for 2022.
CARRIED
Council would like to thank Linda Linnen for representing Neville on the Library Board for over 25 years.
263/21 Official Community Plan
Cote: That Council accepts the draft OCP Vision Statement, proposed zoning districts and planning directions as proposed.
CARRIED
SaskEnergy Gas Line Relocation
Council was updated on the planned relocation of the gas line that it is set for spring 2022.
264/21 Covid Policy
Ferris: That Council accepts the Covid Policy for Council Meetings as presented.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
265/21 SUMA Group Benefits
Cote: That Council approves the increase in cost for the SUMA Group Benefits.
CARRIED
266/21 Matthewson & Co. Webinars
Ferris: That Council directs the Clerk to register for the following Matthewson & Co. webinars: DIY Strategic Planning Friday Feb 11, 2022, Professional Writing Friday February 25, 2022, and Grant Writing Friday March 11, 2022.
CARRIED
267/21 Spring Workshop 2022
Cote: That Council directs the Clerk to register 1 for the Spring Workshop to be held March 22, 2022 in Swift Current. A second registration is approved if Mayor McLearn is able to attend.
CARRIED
268/21 Monitoring of Museum
Ferris: That Council directs the Clerk to schedule the installation of Conx monitoring system on 2 windows and the front door of the museum at a cost of $490.00 plus tax for installation and $15.00 per month after. Council additionally directs the Clerk to purchase 2 trail cams to protect the museum.
CARRIED
269/21 Square Terminal
Cote: That Council directs the Clerk to purchase a Square Terminal for credit card and debit purchases at a price of $499.00.
CARRIED
270/21 SaskTel Internet
Ferris: That Council directs the Clerk to contract with SaskTel to provide internet to the village office at a price of $69.99 for 5 years.
CARRIED
271/21 Auditor Engagement and Planning Letters
Cote: That Council accepts and signs the engagement and planning letters for the auditor.
CARRIED
Village Emergency Plan
Council was presented with a draft copy of the new and updated Emergency Plan to review for the January meeting.
272/21 January 2022 Calendar
Ferris: That Council approves the Office Calendar for January 2022.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
273/21 Next Meeting
McLearn: That the next regular Council Meeting will be January 12, 2022 at 7 p.m.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McLearn declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Mayor Clerk