ASSINIBOIA - The Assiniboia Town Council gathered for a meeting on April 8. Present at the council table were: Mayor Sharon Schauenberg; Councillors Bob Ellert, Kent Fettes, Patrick Grondin, Graham Harvey, Peter Kordus, Renee Clermont; CAO Clint Mauthe and Kerri Martin.
The meeting was called to order 6:30 p.m. Public acknowledgements were given to Steph VanDeSype, Wellness and Recreation, and Assiniboia Times.
The agenda was adopted as presented. Moved by Clermont/Kordus.
The minutes of the March 26 council meeting were accepted and approved as presented. Moved by Ellert/Harvey.
The minutes of the recreation meeting of February 7, 2024, the minutes of Planning and Development meeting of February 7, and the minutes of the finance and admin meeting of March 6 were all accepted and approved as presented. Moved by Grondin/Fettes.
Stephanie VanDeSype presented each council member with Rebels Jerseys to be worn along with ACIA members at the upcoming SUMA Convention in Regina.
The Southland Co-op Centre was nominated for a Saskatchewan Municipal Award and was awarded the Top Urban Municipal Initiative. Council acknowledged Rose and staff for the operation of the canteen at the rink for the season. It was a very successful season for everyone.
Correspondence
Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association invitation to attend their booth at the SUMA Convention. Moved by Clermont/Kordus.
Motion made by Councillor Graham Harvey to donate $2,500 to STARS from the Town of Assiniboia. Motion passed Harvey/Ellert.
Clint Mauthe reported all spring jobs are in progress. Seven water valves were left to be replaced. Sewer relining will be done by the end of June. The fence is now down at the old rink site, but will be permanently fenced at a later date to avoid driving on the pad. Report were accepted as presented.
List of paid accounts were accepted by council as presented. Moved by Harvey/Fettes.
Request for Decision
The South Central Transportation and Planning Committee: CAO Clint Mauthe will remain as the urban representative. Moved by Ellert/Fettes.
Building Official Appointment: accepted Josh Nitz and Cristin Korchinski to the PBI building official list. Moved by Grondin/Kordus.
Record Retention Disposal: was accepted as stated in Bylaw 16/01. Moved by Fettes/ Clermont.
Ross Payant Patio Donation request: Motion made to donate $5,000 to this project. Moved by Grondin/Clermont.
Providence Farms Ag. Lease-Renewed a two-year term lease for 2024-2025. Moved by Fettes/ Kordus.
Southland Co-op Centre (SCC) Concession Lease: council renewed with the same lease as last year. Moved by Ellert/Harvey. SCC Caretaker Contract: council agreed to renew with the same contract as last season. Moved by Fettes/Harvey.
Council presentations given by each councillor as to what meetings, events were attended since the last council meeting. The next council meeting will be held April 23, at 6:30 p.m.
