Resident Todd Ecklin attended as the first delegation of the meeting, requesting an update and timeline to resolve issues impacting his and other 6th Street West properties, which Ecklin had previously met with Mayor Rod Perkins to discuss. These included installation of privacy fencing, rodent control, and concerns about hazardous goods in nearby commercial lots.

Kindersley Airspray owner Colin Bevan addressed Council as the second delegation of the evening, identifying a variety of concerns with the proposed Airport Bylaw 10-17, which was scheduled for second reading during the December 11 Council meeting. Bevan suggested that better consultation with airport users should have been conducted and questioned a variety of other amendments.

Kindersley Flying Club representative Monte Sheppard also brought forward concerns about the Airport Bylaw to Council, particularly citing opposition to the implementation of landing fees, and requesting that adoption of the bylaw be postponed until further consultation takes place.

Council subsequently tabled the second reading of Airport Bylaw 10-17 and scheduled a Special Meeting of Council on December 21 to give further consideration of the proposed amendments.

In accordance with a provision of The Municipalities Act, Council formally appointed Chanell Brick, Bernie Morton, and Melissa Torrens as authorized Bylaw Enforcement Officers in and for the Town of Kindersley. This appointment supersedes all previous appointments related to bylaw enforcement officers.

Council directed Mayor Rod Perkins and Chief Administrative Officer Bernie Morton to enter into an agreement with the Kindersley Minor Ball Association regarding the operation and maintenance of certain ball diamonds located within the Town of Kindersley. The agreement, consistent with previous agreements between the Town and Minor Ball, dedicates $25,000 per year for 2018 and 2019 for operational expenses.

Council rescinded a previous resolution to transfer unused recreation funds into reserve for projects not complete in 2017, in order that the amount could be corrected from a previous error in calculation. The revised resolution approves the transfer of $77,360 into the Recreation Reserve.

Council approved the following bylaws, which all take effect immediately:

  • Snow Clearing Bylaw 14-17 – updates the previous bylaw related to snow removal with amendments to the snow priority map
  • Fix Rates for Labour and Equipment Bylaw 15-17 – updates the fees charged by the Town for custom labour work