Sherwood Rural Municipality No. 159

The special council meeting addressed several significant items. The agenda was adopted, followed by a public hearing and subsequent second and third readings of Bylaw No. 01/26, which amends the Zoning Bylaw regarding the rezone of specific properties. The Council approved the 2025 Year End Reserve Transfers, totaling $243,388.77, moving surplus funds to various designated reserves, including road widening, municipal land and buildings, and infrastructure. A portion of the meeting was conducted in closed session under Section 120(2)(a) & (b) of The Municipalities Act. Finally, Council authorized a capital expenditure for the purchase of a new truck for the Manager of Public Works & Roadways for $47,827.50 plus applicable taxes.

The key discussions during this special council meeting involved the approval of the agenda. The council subsequently moved into a closed session to discuss matters protected under Section 120(2)(b) of The Municipalities Act. Following the closed session, the meeting reconvened and was subsequently adjourned.

The primary discussion topic centered on Bylaw No. 01/26, which proposes to amend the RM of Sherwood Zoning Bylaw No. 18/17. The Municipal Planner provided an overview of the proposed bylaw amendment. During the public hearing, two verbal submissions were made by Joe Repetski and Doug McKell, followed by two additional verbal submissions from Dan Rink and Mervina Repetski. Furthermore, ten written submissions were received from various entities, including the City of Regina, the Ministry of Highways, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and the Water Security Agency.

The special meeting includes a public hearing regarding Bylaw No. 01/26, which aims to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 18/17. Specific rezoning considerations involve NW 33 16 19 2 Ext 1 and Blk/Par A-Plan 102362341 Ext 0. Further agenda items include the 2025 Year End Reserve Transfers. The closed session is scheduled to address the 2026 Draft Budget and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Evaluation.

The Regular Council Meeting included a presentation from a delegation regarding a Fire Invoice from February 2025, and another delegation from MLA Brad Crassweller. Key resolutions involved the appointment of Jim King as Pest Control Officer and Nick Loiselle as Weed Inspector for 2026. The Council also appointed the RM of Edenwold No. 158 Development Appeals Board and Board of Revision for 2026. Furthermore, the Council rescinded prior appointments for Licensed Building Officials and appointed new officials from Professional Building Inspections, Inc. for 2025. Discussions included the first reading of Bylaw No. 01/26 to amend the Zoning Bylaw, the cancellation of a February 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting, and the scheduling of a Special Council Meeting for February 9, 2026. The appointment of Dudley & Co. as Municipal Auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, was approved, as was the purchase of the 2026 Fidelity Bond. The meeting concluded with authorization for the Reeve and CAO to execute a Fire Services Agreement with the City of Regina, following a closed session.