The Outlook has obtained the adopted minutes of the February 12 regular meeting of Outlook’s town council, as well as two Committee of the Whole meetings held on February 13, an Infrastructure Committee meeting on February 18, and another Committee of the Whole meeting on February 24.
The following are highlighted motions and informational points that had been made at those meetings, including any motions made after council exited in-camera discussions, which are closed to the public.
February 12 Regular Meeting
Swimming Pool Timeclock:
119/20 – Grotheim/McLeod: That we purchase an electronic swipe card timeclock for the Swimming Pool building at an estimated cost of $419.00 plus applicable taxes. Carried.
Swimming Pool Advertising:
120/20 – Grotheim/McLeod: That we proceed with offering advertising space at the Van Raay & Community Swimming Pool in the form of 16” x 24” signs to be displayed on the interior fence, and further that we establish the annual advertising fee at a price of $100.00 each with the individual businesses incurring all costs associated with sign design and printing. Carried.
Airport Hangars:
163/20 – Applin/Grotheim: That we notify the owners of the hangars located at the Outlook Airport that hangars are to be removed by December 31st, 2020. Carried.
Airport Closure:
164/20 – Simonson/Applin: That we close the Outlook Airport for future development, and further advise Navigation Canada of the closure as soon as possible. Carried.
Emergency Response Plan Quote:
168/20 – McLeod/Applin: That we proceed with obtaining a quote from Datasafe for the revising of the Town’s Emergency Response Plan, and additionally request a time frame as to when this could be completed. Carried.
February 13 Committee of the Whole meeting – morning
Mayor Derdall called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the raw water intake project and to explain the need for the project and the grant process to the group, in order to ask for the support of the Outlook West Regional Pipeline Association, both in the form of a letter of support and subsequent financial support, once financial costs are finalized.
February 13 Committee of the Whole meeting – afternoon
Mayor Derdall called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.
Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the raw water intake project and to explain the need for the project and the grant process to the group, in order to ask for the support of the RM of Rudy, both in the form of a letter of support and subsequent financial support, once financial costs are finalized.
February 18 Infrastructure Committee meeting
Call to order at 1:03 p.m.
Public Works Manager Bonnie Pshyk attended the meeting to discuss the following:
I. Cardboard bin at the landfill
Recommendation to Council:
a. That there be a $30.00 charge for a half-ton full load of cardboard (or $15.00 for half of a half-ton load)
b. That this cardboard bin be for use by town residents only (not RM or businesses)
c. That there be no charge for a resident taking out a single large box, providing it is flattened and cut up to fit
d. That there be a full charge ($30.00) if the cardboard is not cut up or flattened
II. Landfill Operations Management Plan – this was tabled until a future meeting to permit time to review the documents.
III. Paving Plan
a. It was agreed that costs be obtained for camera-ing the sewer lines to see if they can be re-lined, as well as costs for re-lining, and further,
b. that Bonnie and Luke then prepare a plan of work to be done with costs, over the next five to seven years.
IV. Urban Highway Connector Program
a. It was agreed that Bonnie set up a meeting with the Ministry of Highways as soon as possible to discuss the UHCP agreement (the week of March 2 – 6 was preferred).
b. It was further agreed that the Town would agree to do the snow removal and that Highways should look after the street patching and pothole filling. We need to determine which entity will handle repairs if there is a line break.
V. Lagoon
a. It was recommended that the Town proceed with a final study to determine conclusively whether the lagoon is leaking or not, and that a flow meter be installed at the discharge.
Councillor Applin left at 1:58 p.m.
VI. Lift Station
a. There was discussion regarding the installation of a sewer grinder pump.
Mr. Lockhart left at 2:12 p.m.
b. There was further discussion regarding moving the lift station. Bonnie and Luke are to get a price from the engineers for this work.
February 24 Committee of the Whole meeting
Mayor Derdall called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the submissions for Project Management of the Fire Hall.
It was agreed that Walker Projects, Option 3, was the most suitable option.
It was further agreed that Walker Projects be invited to give Council a presentation on their proposal on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
Items that need to be included in the fire hall: an EMO office, back-up communication system, and back-up generator.
It was suggested that a canvassing campaign be undertaken with the major players in the Rural Municipality to help fund the new fire hall. Councillor Simonson offered to canvas, with the help of the fire chief.
