Monday, June 15th Churchbridge Town Council held its monthly meeting with two presentations; the first was Cartteral & Wright, followed by the Churchbridge New Pool Fund Raising Committee.
Bill Johnston spoke on behalf of the Churchbridge New Pool Fund Committee with Verna Brenner and Karla Sastaunik attending as well, missing tonight from the committee was Gaylene Putland and Val Entz.
Johnston presented the council with two options for the “Rock Climbing Wall” project the town has budgeted $19,000 for.
Option 1 is from the Commercial Aquatic Supplies of North Vancouver, BC which would cost $19.000, this company has no knowledge of the Churchbridge Aquatic Center and the committee is unsure where or how the structure would be built or assembled.
Option 2 is from Wester Recreation, located in Winnipeg, MB, who built the pool originally approximately 6 years ago. A company out of Raymore, SK will also come and install the structure for $13,000.
Mr. Johnston further explained to the council that with a generous donation by the Churchbridge Credit Union of $5,000 the cost of Option 1 would be $14,000.
The committee also informed the council that they felt Option 2 was a far better route to take and the committee had $4,200 in fundraising dollars that they would put towards this option. This would leave the town with $3,800, allowing the remaining $15,200 of the $19,000 in the budget to be reallocated to other Capital Budget items.
Councilor Thies made a motion that the council move forward with Western Recreation to build and install the climbing wall; motion carried.
Deputy Mayor Melnyk carried on with the acceptance of the Agenda as well as the Minutes of the May, 19/20 Regular Meeting as well as the May 26/20 Special Meeting.
The Town Foreman Jason Poppenheim was next to give the town maintenance report, starting with informing the council about the dirt road dust control situation. He also discussed what the summer students have been doing, including grass cutting around the town and gutter cleaning along the main street.
Maintenance staff cleaned up around the landfill area and filled the pool which is ready for opening when given clearance.
There has been a fair amount of work done in the campground getting it all ready for the walking path and used for the season.
Councilor Soltys reported the commissioner has been around town doing a “thorough job” enforcing the town bylaws. The town purchased two whipper snipper heads as well and will be purchasing two lawnmowers.
Councilor Thies reported the pool temperature was 20 degrees and the system seems to be working well so far.
Caring on with the Administrator Report, Renea Paridaen started with talking to the council about what colour of paint should be used at the bathroom stalls; it was decided to use a light gray paint.
It was also discussed if the council would want to purchase a swing set from Commercial Playset for $1,600; Councilor Thies made the motion to purchase two swing sets.
The town maintenance has cleaned out the gutters on the Churchbridge Library as well as extended the lower drain pipe.
Legacy Construction will start work on part of the sidewalk on June 22/20.
There was a short discussion on signage and where would be the best place to add more signs requested by town businesses.
Administrator Paridaen informed the council she has placed another ad for lifeguards for the pool. Due to COVID-19 and the pool being closed, most of the regular lifeguards obtained other summer jobs leaving only six possible staff. Paridaen hopes with the neighbouring towns not possibly opening their pools, that the town could acquire some there.
Foreman Poppenhein requested a brief timeframe this summer for holidays.
Councilor Larson made the motion to accept the reports; motion carried.
Moving on to the Old Business, the council discussed a request from a resident to build a garage and to replace the existing garage. There is a concern that the garage would be very close to the property line. Because it is against the National Fire Code and Set Back By-law, the council suggested the residents need to redo their plans to have a 3 foot setback from the edge of their property.
The council reviewed an agreement to purchase a property on Rankin Rd. Councilor Soltys made a motion that the agreement is met and the transfer of title can be changed; motion carried.
Next, the council discussed the Gazebo Fund and who would be responsible to maintain the gazebo. A motion was made by Councillor Prior and carried.
It was discussed if the Respect Training Course should be added to the policy manual to be taken by all employees; a motion was made by Councillor Larson and carried.
The council next discussed the Municipal Economic Enhancement Funding (MEEP) and where it would be best spent. It was discussed to use the funding at the arena to help make it more handicap acceptable; town administration will look into this further.
It was also asked for information on a property on Cedar Cr. Councilor Thies declared a conflict of interest and removed himself from the meeting.
Council agreed to look into servicing the lots on Cedar Cr. over Prothero Ave. A resolution was made by Councilor Larson for lot development and carried.
The council reviewed and accepted the Correspondence. Councilor Craig motioned to accept the correspondence as read; motion carried.
Carrying on, the council reviewed and discussed the List of Accounts for Approval. Councilor Larson made the motion to accept; motion carried.
The May Financial Statement and Bank Reconciliation report was reviewed next and discussed; a motion by Larson was carried.
Under New Business, the council was requested to remove a tax levy as the residents paid their arrears; a motion was made by Theis and carried.
The council discussed the List of Land in Arrears. The Tax Enforcement list will be generated and advertised in the paper. A resolution was made by Councilor Melnyk to advertise the Tax Enforcement List as discussed; motion carried.
There was a request for an Extension of Time 2020-008, after a short discussion the council moved on to discuss the Firearms Bylaw 2020-009; these resolutions will be advertised prior to a resolution.
Council Soltys made the motion to adjourn the meeting.
