Joe Hargrave

The meeting commenced with the swearing in of a new Member at Large Commission member. Discussions with RCMP delegations from the Saskatoon and Warman detachments covered statistical reports, operational resources (including current vacancies and the relief of workload due to a permit decision concerning Ranch Ehrlo), and ongoing fraud and break-and-enter incidents. A key operational discussion involved the process and time required for criminal records checks and the current rotation of personnel assisting in the northern part of the province. Business arising from the minutes addressed assistance provided to the RCMP, noting instances where Corman Park members intervened due to RCMP unavailability. Correspondence noted mandatory training dates. Financial reports reviewed included the December Mastercard statement, Operations Budget Report, and Capital Budget, with updates provided on the anticipated timeline for CPIC installation in patrol vehicles. The Chief's Report covered several strategic points, including plans for 2027 capital vehicle replacement to facilitate the upgrade of the main server, an upcoming equipment audit, operational objectives for the Ag in Motion event, and various external meetings confirming training and partnership initiatives. The Chief also requested direction regarding participation in High Visibility Enforcement initiatives and sought approval to negotiate for used Taser 7 units.

The meeting addressed the Planning Carryforward Action List with no new updates. The committee recommended to Council that the revised P4G Terms of Reference be Received As Information. Furthermore, a recommendation was made to direct Administration to instruct Brunsdon Lawrek & Associates to add another category to the Municipal Reserve Evaluation Report for limited use, rural commercial, and contract rezoning sites. A separate recommendation was passed to receive the Municipal Reserve Valuation Project Update As Information.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda for the current Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the adoption of the minutes from the preceding AGM held on January 28, 2025. Key business items discussed included an update on the Animal Control Bylaw, specifically referencing correspondence regarding a public open house scheduled for February 12, 2026, to review proposed legislation replacing older bylaws. Board reports covered the activities undertaken by the Board, the approval of the 2025 Financial Statements, and the approval of the Budget for 2026. New business involved discussion of Organized Hamlet Regulation Amendments, referencing updated legislation and email correspondence concerning a successful grant application in December 2025.

Key discussions during the meeting included the recommendation to Council to not proceed with utilizing MG30 for future applications. Several road renaming proposals were considered, including renaming segments to WILLOW TRAIL, WILLOW POINT, MISKANAW CU TOFF, FORTNUM ROAD, FORTNUM GATE, and 13 MILE PLACE. The committee endorsed renaming a section of Township Road 380 to CATHEDRAL BLUFFS ROAD and renaming a portion of Township Road 373 to 60th STREET WEST, with a provision for a future road named Harwood Road. The report concerning Spring Road Restrictions (PW 26-003) was deferred to the subsequent Council meeting pending further clarification on essential services and right to farm considerations. The committee also requested Administration provide a comprehensive report in Q2 2026 regarding options for improving grading zones, including assessment metrics and working hours logged. Inquiries were made about available grant funding for rebuilding weather-compromised grid roads and the delay in replacing worn roadway signage.

The Administration Committee meeting addressed several items, including a delegation from Con-Tech General Contractors concerning commercial subdivision municipal reserve cash in lieu of land value calculations and servicing fees, resulting in a recommendation for Administration to prepare a report on these fees based on current approved land values. The committee also finalized appointments for the P4G Regional Oversight Committee (ROC), appointing Reeve Hargrave as the primary voting member and Councillor Trask as the alternate. Furthermore, the committee approved the January 2026 Newsletter for Councillor Trask's Division 8 distribution and recommended the approval of the Council Professional Development Policy GG-006. A significant item involved recommending that Council direct Administration to prepare a 10-year plan report for a new municipal office building, including annual reserve contributions and current relocation options for Corman Park Police Services.