The new Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw 12-16) was given final reading and adopted by Council, with an amendment to Section 63, which relates to bicycle helmet use. The Bylaw, which goes into effect immediately, now states that helmet use if mandatory only for persons 14 years or age and under.

Council rescinded its first reading resolution of Bylaw 08-16, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw, in order for additional amendments to be added for Council’s review. Bylaw 08-16 will be brought back to Council for first reading in August and a public hearing will be held after that time.

Resident Lloyd Griffith expressed concerns to Council about the accuracy of the Town of Kindersley’s water meters and requested that Council waive a portion of his water bill. Council’s consensus was to wait until Griffith’s next water reading is compete at the end of July before making a decision about his request.

Kindersley Minor Ball representative Chad Miller provided a second delegation, requesting additional funds for the organization to maintain the Kindersley ball diamonds. Later in the evening, Council resolved to provide Minor Ball its requested $7,600 funding to supplement the operational budget for the 2016 season. These funds will be drawn from the Recreation Reserve.

Council awarded the 2016 Concrete Shaving Services project to Armadillo Walkway Repairs based on the quoted charge of $31.94 per metre ($9.73 per foot) plus GST, and that the project not exceed the total budgeted amount of $50,000.

Council directed the Acting Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into two agreements:

  1. An agreement in the amount of $25,394.95 with ENEM Consulting Ltd. for the find design of new Main Street traffic lights. This amount will comprise a portion of the $225,000 total that has been budgeted for the project in the 2016 Budget.
  2. A maintenance agreement with Cimco Refrigeration in the amount of $17,275 plus GST for the provision of Cimco Certified Inspection Services for the period of one year for equipment located at the Co-Op Arena, the Curling Rink, and the Events Centre Arena.

Council directed Administration to void an invoice to the Kindersley Clinic in the amount of $945 for line painting in the Kindersley Medical Arts parking lot and to indicate that the services have been donated.

Council repealed Bylaw 24-2000, a Bylaw to Regulate the Hours of the Day in Which Minors May be in a Public Place Without Adult Supervision.