Alameda

The meeting included discussions and motions related to approving the agenda, correspondence, bank reconciliation, financial statements, and payments. The council also addressed reserve funds, the administrator's report, and reports from public works, including waterworks. They discussed submitting a Sewer Line to Lagoon project application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), a mutual aid agreement, and camping rates. Additionally, the council accepted the List of Lands in Arrears, acknowledged committee reports, and set the date for the next meeting.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on maintaining a specific road parcel, acknowledging the Saskatchewan Municipal Board's approval of Bylaw 10-2019, and signing the Municipal Gas Tax Fund Amending Agreement. Approvals were granted for the September Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statement, along with various payments. The administrator's receipt of the Standard Certificate from the Urban Board of Examiners was acknowledged, and the purchase of a monitor and safe for the security system was approved. The town decided to tender commercial and residential lots with conditions for constructing taxable improvements, ratified the purchase of gravel, and agreed to pay for wastewater compliance. Additionally, the town approved renting a safe deposit box, purchasing a custom steel door, and addressing tree removal and trimming. The council also discussed tire quotes, signed waterworks reports, and considered a donation to the Alameda Legion for a Remembrance Day wreath and requested the use of a grader from the RM of Moose Creek for the winter.

The council meeting addressed several key areas including banking services, appointment of a Deputy Mayor, and assignments to various General Committees such as General Government, Protective Services, and Transportation and Water & Sewer. Representatives for the Town of Alameda were appointed to boards including Borderline Housing, Galloway Trust Committee, Alameda Cemetery Board, Alameda Recreation Board, Alameda Museum Board, Alameda Library Board, and Moose Creek Regional Park. The council also discussed old business such as the Craig Cameron situation, the Alameda Cemetery map, the digital sign order, and the 2015 audit. New business included office closures, a complaint regarding dogs, retirement gifts for council members, and the introduction of Bylaw 6-16 concerning public disclosure by council members. Additionally, approval was granted for vacation time, the location of the December meeting, and financial support for firefighters at the R.M. of Moose Creek Christmas party. The accounts were approved for payment with changes, and the correspondence was adopted as read. Committee reports covered topics such as ice surface renovations, Monday night suppers, bleacher improvements, and Borderline Housing matters.

The council meeting addressed several topics including the Rec. Board's renovation plans for the rink, which involve a significant loan and various fundraising activities. A Code of Ethics bylaw was discussed and advanced through multiple readings. Concerns were raised regarding a taxpayer's lot and the timeline for construction. The council also discussed the installation of a digital sign and benefits for eligible councillors. Additionally, the Town of Alameda agreed to co-sign a loan for the Alameda Recreation Board contingent upon taxpayer approval. The council also allocated funds for a connector road project, approved gifts for retiring councillors, maintained volunteer fire coverage, adjusted the February council meeting date, and approved vacation days for Lynne Hewitt. Finally, the purchase of a sander for the town truck and the adoption of correspondence were discussed.

The council discussed and approved various items, including the statement of receipts and payments, hiring Midwest Surveys Inc. and Bullee Consulting Ltd. for surveying and design services, and advertising tax arrears. They also accepted the 2016 Education Mill Rates and approved Lynne Hewitt's attendance at a Human Resources Workshop. A proposed subdivision plan was approved. Councilors discussed the public disclosure statement required by the provincial government but were unwilling to sign it at the time. Sick leave was granted to Lynne Hewitt, and Kendra Davidson was recalled to the seasonal maintenance position. Shelley Boyes from Choose Life Ministry presented a project house initiative, and the council agreed to send a letter of support. A budget meeting was scheduled, accounts were approved for payment, and correspondence was adopted. Committee reports were given, covering topics such as the farmer's market, MCRP meeting, library updates, and Borderline housing.