Buckland Rural Municipality No. 491

This Official Community Plan for the Prince Albert Planning District outlines goals, objectives, and policies to guide future growth and development over approximately 20 years. Key strategic areas include the conservation and sustainable use of natural and heritage resources, fostering sustainable physical and economic development, and promoting intermunicipal cooperation. The plan details policies for various land uses, including agriculture, residential, commercial, and industrial development, and addresses municipal infrastructure, hazard management, and source water protection. It aims to ensure orderly development, protect environmental assets, and strengthen the economic base of the Planning District.

The meeting covered various topics including amendments to the pay grid for the Office Clerk / AP position, purchasing advertisement space in The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command Military Service Recognition book, and signing and returning the Fuel Management Plan provided by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. The council also discussed the list of lands in arrears, SARM Midterm Convention attendance, resolutions on Rural Water Utilities and Fire Department Funding to be presented at SARM, and the Code of Ethics Bylaw. Other topics included the Jury Duty Pay Policy, Overtime Policy, CSO Program Review, gravel lock, recognition to grader operator, dumped garbage in the community, RIRG Grant Application, plastic culverts, ditch maintenance, subdivision parcel tie removal, new residential parcel, boundary realignment, Liquor Store Hours Bylaw, Rail Line Sale request, Civic Address Registry, RM Development Appeals Board appointment, RFNow fiber line route, RM Shop Update, Financial Statements, Council Remuneration, Pre-Authorized Withdrawals, and the List of Accounts.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various discretionary use applications, including one by Harman Farms to increase their Intensive Livestock Operation and another by NuvoPharms for a Cannabis Production Facility. Appointments were made for Pest Control Officers for the Clubroot Survey. The council addressed the annual budget and municipal mill rate, along with multiple readings and approvals of Bylaws 3 and 4 of 2019. Additionally, they discussed the purchase of a tractor, reviewed correspondence, and approved accounts for payment.

The meeting included discussions regarding human resource issues during in-camera sessions, a service award presentation to Jim Miller, and the acceptance of written and verbal reports. Correspondence was received and filed. The council approved funds for the Peter Pond Ice Rink Association, renewed the Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership, confirmed eligibility for the Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant, and approved a subdivision application by Darren Byers. Additionally, a cost of living wage increase was approved for eligible employees, the Statement of Financial Position and Bank Reconciliation Report for November were accepted, and accounts were approved for payment.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics such as an in-camera session regarding procedural matters, written and verbal reports, correspondence, appointment of a returning officer for the Courbis CAA Election, nuisance abatement, insurance quote review, an Over-Dimensional Bypass (ODB) Agreement, rescinding Bylaw 5 of 2023, filling the Bylaw Enforcement Officer position, a Public Hearing for Bylaw 6 of 2024, second and final readings of Bylaw 6 of 2024, a Municipal Shop Tender, the Statement of Financial Position, approval of accounts, and pre-authorized withdrawals.