Abbey

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics, including the approval of financial statements, review of correspondence, authorization for clean up behind the ABC Centre, rescinding and approving office supervision remuneration, acknowledgment of SaskPower Smart Meters, response to a media inquiry from Star Phoenix, review of the Lagoon Compliance Inspection report, review and agreement to pay the insurance premium, creation of a new village email address for etransfers, and approval for payment of accounts.

The meeting addressed financial matters, including accepting the Statement of Financial Activities and Bank Reconciliation for October 2018 and acknowledging the 2018 Operating Budget of the Chinook Regional Library. Correspondence was reviewed and filed. Council authorized contacting Canadian Utility Construction regarding alley repairs after SaskEnergy's updates. They also rescinded a motion to purchase specific lots, appointed the Credit Bureau of Saskatoon Collections Limited to collect outstanding taxes and utilities accounts, and acknowledged changes to the Policy Manual. Additionally, the Village agreed to purchase a wreath for the Abbey 2018 Remembrance Day service, accepted the RCMP's 3rd quarter Community Policing Report, acknowledged a Lagoon Inspection report from the Water Security Agency, and approved accounts for payment.

The council discussed financial statements, correspondence, and a development permit application submitted by Jody Lussier to purchase a lot and store a railway container, subject to specific conditions. They also authorized the purchase of a snow blower and approved administration staff to take a webinar on how to prosecute. The council acknowledged a quote for sidewalk repairs and requested a portion of the sidewalk in front of the park be repaired within the budgeted amount. Additionally, they acknowledged and accepted the Waterworks Compliance Report, evaluated a tender proposal for the Old Community Hall, met to discuss reprimands with an employee, and approved accounts for payment.

The council discussed and approved the financial statement for November 2019, reviewed correspondence, and appointed members to the ABC Centre board. They authorized charge accounts with NAPA and Great West Auto, approved Christmas bonuses, and extended the agreement with the RM of Miry Creek for an Economic Development Officer. Additionally, they agreed to donate criminal check fees to the Abbey Library fundraiser, renewed membership in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, established wages for 2020, authorized the Administrator to pay all 2019 accounts, and approved repairs for the garbage truck and the 1996 village truck. The council also approved accounts for payment.

The council discussed financial statements, correspondence, and various appointments including the Village representative on the Abbey & District Recreation Board, auditor, and members to the Planning and Development Appeals Board, Board of Revision, EMO Coordinator, Pest Control Officer, and ABC Centre representative. They also discussed Council indemnity, custom work rates, support for the Rural Connectivity Task Force, regional water supply system, and the Rural Resilience project. Additionally, they approved accounts for payment.