Regular Meeting of the Village of McLean held the 21st day of November 2014
Present: Mayor Mark Towers, Councilors, James Potter, Adam Causer, Jamie Torry, Admin.
Assistant Shantell Wagman & Admin. Nadine Jensen.
Call to Order: Mayor Towers called the meeting to order at 6:55 pm.
Agenda:
141/2014 – Clr. Potter: moved the agenda be adopted as presented.
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Minutes:
142/2014 – Clr. Causer: moved the minutes of the Regular meeting held Oct 8, 2014 be
adopted as presented.
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Correspondence:
Mayor Towers requested the correspondence be presented.
143/2014 – Clr. Torry: Correspondence- moved the correspondence has been presented and is
to be filed accordingly.
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Admin Report: yes
Rec Board Report: yes
Water report: yes
First Responder Report: n/a
Fire Dept. Report: n/a
144/2014 – Clr. Potter: Bulk Water meter “A” Water rates - moved
WHEREAS the coin operated water purchase machine is presently set at .25cents for 20 liters,
AND WHEREAS the going rate to purchase a 20 liter container of water is approximately $5.00
BE IT RESOLVED that council requests to amend the charge to be paid for 20 liters to be
increased to $2.00, effective upon approval of a new bylaw, by the Local Government
Committee.
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Delegation #1 – Sherry Langston, Recreation Board President, was given the floor at 7:15 p.m.
Sherry requested an extension for the completion date of the Sports grounds improvement,
due to poor weather, in order to still receive the $2682.79 being held by the Village. Sherry left
at 7:30 p.m.
145/2014 – Clr. Torry: 140 Main St.– moved that as per Tax Enforcement procedures, 140 Main
Street be put up for tender, with the following provisions: will be zoned commercial, must be
surveyed before the building permit is issued, purchaser to pay applicable legal costs including
title transfer, must build within 24 months. Bids to be open December 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
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146/2014 –Clr. Torry: 129 Main St. water shut off – moved that a charge of $50.00 is applied
to turn the water off, so therefore no refund is available.
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147/2014 –Clr. Torry: New Development definition
WHEREAS resolution 201/2013 references “new development”, and a definition is required,
BE IT RESOLVED that in regard to said resolution, “new development” means “any new
building”.
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Mayor Towers called a 10 minute break at 8:25 p.m.
Mayor Towers called the meeting back to order at 8:35 p.m.
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Old/New Business:
148/2014 – Clr. Potter: Moving Deposit 257 1st St. WHEREAS a deposit was received with the Moving permit for said property,
AND WHEREAS the water curb stop was bent during construction, but has been bent back to
proper position and is presently working,
BE IT RESOLVED that if the property owner will sign an agreement stating he will pay for any
repairs to the curb stop, if any, during the next 12 months, then council is prepared to refund
the full deposit. If no agreement is signed, then $1,000.00 is to be held for 12 months, to be
used if a repair is required on the said curb stop, or to be refunded at the end of 12 months if
no repairs are required.
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149/2014 –Clr. Causer: Water Operator WorkshopsWHEREAS SK. Polytechnic is providing workshops in Moose Jaw Feb 23 & 24 regarding
Centrifugal Pump, and Chemical Feed Pumps
AND WHEREAS the present Certified Water Operator requires continuing education to retain
his certificate
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of McLean hereby approves that Dwayne attends said
workshops. Hotel limit $130.00, and meal maximum of $35.00/day.
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150/2014 – Clr. Causer: Photocopier –
WHEREAS the presently owned photocopier no longer is serviceable, and has quit working,
BE IT RESOLVED that $3700.00 be offered to Success Office Systems, a SUMA affiliate, to obtain
the Samsung CLX-9201NA Multifunction printer as quoted, plus 2 more drawers. Also to sign a
Guaranteed Maintenance Agreement.
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151/2014 – Clr. Potter: Rec Board ExtensionWHEREAS an extension to complete upgrades at the sports grounds was requested by the
McLean Rec Board, in order to receive the $2682.79 presently being held by the Village of
McLean,
BE IT RESOLVED that an extension until May 31, 2014 be approved. No further extensions will
be allowed.
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152/2014 – Clr. Causer: Official Community PlanWHEREAS an Official Community Plan has been drawn up
BE IT RESOLVED that Bylaw 02-2014, Village of McLean Official Community Plan, has been given
the first reading. A public meeting will be held January 8th, 2015 at 7:00 pm to receive
comments &/or suggestions. Administrator is authorized to publish the notice of the proposed
bylaw as read.
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153/2014 – Clr. Torry: Zoning Bylaw No 03-2014WHEREAS an new Zoning Bylaw has been drawn up
BE IT RESOLVED that Bylaw 03-2014, Village of McLean Zoning Bylaw, has been given the first
reading. A public meeting will be held January 8, 2015 at 7:00 pm to receive comments &/or
suggestions. Administrator is authorized to publish the notice of the proposed bylaw as read.
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154/2014 – Clr. Causer: Accounts Payable- moved the Accounts Payable be paid as presented.
($38,814.38)
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155/2014 – Clr. Torry: Village Snow Removal- moved
WHEREAS the Village of McLean has hired a contractor to move snow around the Village Office,
BE IT RESOLVED that no third party snow removal is allowed, other than the First Responders
themselves, if they so choose .
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156/2014 – Clr. Causer: 404 Railway Ave. Order to remedy- moved
WHEREAS the property located at 404 Railway Ave. is found to be Untidy & Unsightly due to a
large pile of trees,
AND WHEREAS a letter was sent to the property owner requesting the removal of said tree pile,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village issue a Remedy to Order, to be fulfilled by December 3, 2014.
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Mayor Towers requested the meeting move to an “In Camera” session for planning purposes, at
10:10 pm
Mayor Towers moved the meeting out of the “In Camera” session at 10:25 pm.
Mayor Towers adjourned at 10:25 pm.
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Mayor
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Administrator