Here are some highlights from the April 11 meeting of North Battleford city council:
Campground fee increases are coming to David Laird Campground. Director of Leisure Services Bill Samborski outlined the changes that will happen over the next three years.
The recommendation was to phase in an increase in all categories of seven per cent for the 2016 season, seven per cent for 2017 and eight per cent for the 2018 season. The changes would keep rates competitive with the market, allow for expense increases and provide sufficient notice to all campers. The increase does not apply to those who’ve already reserved. The proposed rate increase was approved unanimously.
A bylaw change was before council Monday would impact M1 Light Industrial District Development standards, with the minimum site area changed from 1,100 square meters to 550 square metres for the following principal uses: construction trades, convenience stores, parking lots, restaurants without associated lounges, restaurants with associated lounges, storage garages, veterinary clinics, warehouses and welding and machine shops.
The amendment also changes the designation from “permitted use” to “discretionary use” for construction trades and welding and machine shops.
First reading carried unanimously. The proposed changes will now be advertised and the bylaw amendment will come back to council at a later date for a public hearing and for second and third reading and possible passage.
Thursday, April 21 has been set as the date for Clean Up Day 2016. Lisa Kissick, executive director of Downtown North Battleford, made a presentation to council outlining the extensive cleanup activities happening in the city that day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
There have been a number of appointments to the board of revision. The firm of Krismer and Associates has been contracted to do the assessment appeals and the board members for 2016 are: chairman Clint Krismer, vice-chair Gord Krismer and members Jeff Hutton, Loretta Sernowski, Don Van Beseleare, Brian Lynch, Reg Skinner and Christina Krismer.
As well Ruth Kachmarski is appointed as secretary to the 2016 board of revision.
Fire Chief Albert Headrick announced the appointment by the province of Robert Gillan as a Special Constable/Community Safety Officer for the City of North Battleford.
