Baildon Rural Municipality No. 131

The meeting included discussions and reports from various divisions regarding grader problems, road conditions, and the shooting of signs. Council discussed the purchase of a rock picker, concerns about operators not moving over for loaded trucks, and fires in Division 4. There were inquiries about the RM water supply and discussions on boundary roads. The council also received a verbal report from the Employee Committee and approved a schedule for salaried employee wages. Delegations were heard from Boole Integration and RJ Electric regarding a new well and water system upgrades, and from Don Fox regarding the effects of a new well on the current water supply. Willy Knoerle from Fort Distributors discussed the installation of a tank for dust control product storage. Other topics included a Water Security Application for a water permit, donations to Claybank Brick & Beef and Gene Ward, and projects under RIRG for road construction and culvert programs. The meeting also covered the Administrator's report, maintenance updates, discretionary use permits, and correspondence.

The council meeting included discussions on various topics such as cancelling an outstanding bill from a collection agency, approving accounts for payment, accepting payroll and council indemnity, and reviewing bank reconciliation and financial activity reports. The Administrator, Maintenance, and Weed Inspectors' reports were accepted. The council addressed multiple development permits, applications for funding through the FARM AND RANCH WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (FRWIP), and approved the Fidelity Bond Insurance for 2025. Additionally, they accepted a quote for well digging, supported the concept of a Regional Solid Waste Facility, and discussed a resolution on Regional Solid Waste Facilities. The council also agreed to enter into an agreement with the City of Moose Jaw for Fire Protection and Rescue Services, registered attendees for the 2025 SARM midterm convention, supported a resolution for an Alternative Energy Projects Cleanup Fund, and approved a tax abatement. Finally, the next regular council meeting was scheduled.

The council meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics, such as employee wages, long-term planning including the purchase of equipment like a side arm/mower and tractor, and a RIRG grant for Briercrest Grid. The administrator's report covered the SARM Annual Convention, annual levy, completion of the RIRG grant, vehicle count, and the 2026 assessment roll. The maintenance report detailed custom mowing, tractor repairs, snow fence installation, and culvert maintenance. The council also addressed a discretionary use permit, accepted an RFP for well work, approved amendments to an agreement with the Moose Jaw Fire Dept, and appointed Western Municipal Consulting for various board processes. Additionally, they accepted the appointment of a licensed building official and approved attendance to the RDARM Convention.

The meeting included the acceptance of the agenda, adoption of the 2025 budget, and setting the mill rate for 2025 with specified mill rate factors for agricultural, residential, and commercial properties.

The special meeting of the council was convened to discuss long term planning and zoning bylaw provisions. The council moved in-camera to discuss these matters under LA FOIP Part III section 15(1)(a) before reconvening to regular session and adjourning.