Arborfield Rural Municipality No. 456

Key discussions and actions included the approval of purchases totaling $79,691.51 and the acknowledgment of payroll payments for December 2025. The financial report as of December 31, 2025, was accepted. Correspondence items, including loss ratios and mower blades, were filed. Council re-affirmed the Council Indemnity rates. Committee appointments and representation for the Regional Library and Pasquia Park Board for 2026 were approved. Motions were carried to maintain membership with RMAA and SARM, and to cover the Administrator's Fidelity Bond. The SARM Liability Self-Insurance Plan invoice for 2026 was approved, while membership for the North East Area Transportation Planning Committee for 2025 was declined. The rate increase for the Magazine Rental Agreement with the R.M. of Moose Range was approved. The municipality agreed to transfer 100% of the 2027 Saskatchewan Lotteries Grant to the Town of Arborfield/Recreation Board. A bylaw (Bylaw 26-01) to continue the annual contribution to Pasquia Regional Park was introduced and adopted after three readings, and the 2025 Budget and Report from Pasquia Regional Park was acknowledged. Council approved a $10,000 donation from the CARE Foundation funds to the Arborfield Special Care Home for palliative care unit use. Finally, an amendment was made to Policy HR-002 Transportation Services Guidelines concerning guaranteed paid hours for expected duties limited by weather or unforeseen circumstances, and verbal Administrator and Council Reports were accepted.

The council meeting involved financial approvals for purchases and payroll, acceptance of financial reports, and correspondence filings. A WSA sanction related to a drainage plan was reviewed and approved. The council accepted an audit services quote and appointed a municipal auditor for 2026. A purchase was approved for a 2026 John Deere motor grader. The PSIP Insurance updates were approved. Seasonal layoff notices were approved for the mower operator and seasonal equipment operator. Verbal council and staff reports were accepted.

The Council meeting involved discussions with delegates regarding culvert projects and water flow issues. Financial matters were addressed, including the approval of purchases and financial reports. Correspondence was accepted and filed, and the council moved in and out of an in-camera session to discuss HR matters, directing legal counsel to finalize an agreement. Concerns about speeding were raised, and actions related to tax arrears were approved. A subdivision request was approved, and changes were made to a CCBF funding application. Verbal council and staff reports were accepted.

The council meeting addressed various topics including a tax abatement request, financial reports, and correspondence. The council acknowledged and approved the 2024 audited financial statement. Building permits and a joint advertisement in the 2026 Community Calendar were approved. An inspection report on broken culverts along the Jordan River was commissioned. The council also decided to open a tender for replacement of the 2021 772G and authorized the replacement of the faded Big Bert Dig Site sign.

The council discussed and approved several key items, including financial purchases and reports, and correspondence. They moved in and out of an in-camera session to discuss confidential matters. The council agreed to pay for health and dental benefits for interested council members through SARM and decided to opt out of the Saskatchewan Highway's Spring Road Ban Program, imposing their own road bans as necessary. They authorized the Administrator to attend the 2024 RMAA Convention and approved tendering the sale of the current Shulte Mower and Flex Arm. Additionally, they approved mailing out a Spring Newsletter to Ratepayers and requested the return of the Seasonal Employee J. Fehr to work, also approving the addition of hours worked for First Aid Training to his first pay period. Verbal Administrator and Council Reports were accepted.