Arborfield

This document provides the Town of Arborfield's annual waterworks information, encompassing its financial overview, rate policies, and capital investment strategy. Key strategic components include the waterworks rate policy, designed to cover operational and maintenance costs and service debt through specific water, sewer, and infrastructure fees, and the waterworks capital investment strategy, which aims to maintain and upgrade infrastructure to meet current and future demand while adhering to provincial and federal drinking water standards. A central initiative within this strategy is the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project, ensuring the supply of quality drinking water for the long term.

The regular meeting of the Council addressed several administrative and financial matters. Key actions included accepting and filing correspondence, approving the Statement of Financial Activities for December 2025, and authorizing purchases totaling $59,052.55. Council reviewed water treatment plant data for December 2025. Business arising from reports led to consent for Municode to send follow-up letters regarding closed building projects with deficiencies and a decision to advertise a tax title property for tender, stipulating building removal by the owner. New business involved maintaining current Council remuneration rates, approving various 2026 annual appointment rates, approving the payout of the Town Foreman's 2025 vacation time, and appointing Richardson Law as the solicitor for 2026. Furthermore, the 2025 Budget and Report from Pasquia Regional Park were acknowledged, appointments were made for the Arborfield Volunteer Fire Department (including SUMA 24/7 Off Duty coverage enrollment), application for the 2027 Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program was approved, and the Community Hall Income Statement for December 2025 was approved.

The meeting included financial discussions, approving purchases totaling $85,680.12 and acknowledging payroll payments, alongside accepting the Financial Report as of November 30, 2025. Key discussions involved delegates regarding ditch work and upcoming projects, resulting in the Rural Municipality agreeing to cover 15.85% of the Zenon Park Fire Truck pump test and repair costs. Correspondence was accepted and filed, and Public Disclosure Statements were confirmed as submitted. Council approved the Administrator's recommendations for 2026 employee wages, authorized a $100 Christmas Bonus for all employees, and approved the Annual Benefit Renewal Report from SARM for 2026. Furthermore, the municipality confirmed eligibility requirements for the Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant and renewed its membership with APAS for 2026. Decisions were made to renew a land lease agreement for agricultural purposes and appoint members to the 2026 Board of Revision. The continuation of a line of credit up to $575,000.00 and opting out of Winter Weight Season Restriction Orders were also approved. The 2026 Regular Meeting Dates were established.

The Regular Meeting of Council addressed several administrative and financial matters. Key discussions included accepting and filing correspondence, which covered a letter regarding the community hall and 2026 SAMA fee changes. Council accepted the Statement of Financial Activities for October 2025 and approved purchases totaling $43,058.06 incurred between October 15 and November 18, 2025. Furthermore, water treatment plant sample readings for October 2025 were reviewed. Action was taken to authorize the Administrator to apply for a residential accessory building permit for a town-owned lot, authorize the use of Richardson Law for a Bylaw Enforcement issue, and direct the Administrator to enroll the Foreman and Assistant Foreman in Water & Wastewater Training Level 1. The Council also approved the renewal of a line of credit for operating activities up to $300,000 and approved the Arborfield Community Hall Income Statement for September 2025.

The Council meeting involved discussions and decisions on various topics, including the approval of financial activities, purchases, and water sample readings from the water treatment plant. Verbal Council and Committee reports were presented and discussed. The Council addressed new business, including providing a culvert to a property owner for their blocked approach. Additionally, the Arborfield Community Hall Income Statement for September was approved, along with the month-end payments from the Community Hall Account.