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AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

June 19, 2017 at 6:00 pm

PRESENTATIONS

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. MINUTES

a) Minutes of Council Meeting held on May 29, 2017 2. ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS, DELEGATIONS AND PETITIONS

a) Provincial Council of Woman of Saskatchewan support

b) Southeast Transportation Planning Committee May 23, 2017

c) Regen’s Cart Report for May 2017

3. WRITTEN REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

4. EXECUTIVE REPORTS

a) Parks Slow Pitch request on Baseball fees waived

b) Land Development Building Permit Report for May 2017

c) Land Development Proposed Renaming Woodlawn Avenue LDR 10-2017

5. INTRODUCTION OF BYLAWS

a) Bylaw 2017-1987 to Change a Street Name (Collins Road) -1st Reading 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REPORTS 7. GIVING NOTICE

8. MOTIONS FROM COMMITTEE 9. CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS

10. INQUIRIES

ADJOURNMENT

May 29, 2017 Regular Council Meeting

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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Estevan held in the Council Chambers on Monday May 29, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Present were: Mayor Roy Ludwig, Councillors D. Moore, T. Knibbs, G. Hoffort, S. Veroba, T. Frank, L. Yanish, City Clerk Judy Pilloud, City Controller Trudy Firth, representatives of the media (R. Godfrey, W. Godfrey D. Willberg, M. Cinnamon) CUPW representation.

Presentations

CUPW Presentation “Save Door to Door Service Campaign”– Kerri Arnott-thirsk

Agenda 2017-553

Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Moore, to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion Carried Unanimously Minutes

2017-554 Motion moved by Councillor Yanish, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 15, 2017, be adopted as presented.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

Original Communications, Delegations and Petitions Kyle Whitehead Request for Affinity Rental Donation 2017-555

Motion moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Councillor Moore, that the correspondence regarding the donated rental of Affinity Place for an ECS Band Fundraising Event be accepted and request that Kyle Whitehead be invited to a future meeting to discuss moving the date of this event to a time when the ice surface would not have to be covered to reduce rental rates. Motion Carried Unanimously


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Regens Disposal Limited Cart Report 2017-556

Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Yanish, that the Regen’s Cart report for April 2017 be accepted as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously

Written Reports of Committees Souris Valley Museum Minutes of May 17, 2017 2017-557

Motion moved by Councillor Yanish, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the minutes of Souris Valley Museum from May 17, 2017 be accepted as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously

Executive Reports Engineering Tender for Additional Work King Street Arthur Avenue to Bannatyne Avenue Rehab Roadway Reconstruction 2017-558

Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the Engineering Tender ES.03.2017 King Street Road Rehabilitation from Arthur Avenue to Bannatyne Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation project expansion report be accepted.

Motion Carried Unanimously 2017-559

Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the Engineering Tender ES.03.2017 King Street Road Rehabilitation from Arthur Avenue to Bannatyne Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation be tabled to the June 12, 2017 meeting until final figures have been received on this capital project and the City Engineer be on hand to answer any questions.

Motion Carried Unanimously


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Fire Department Report For April 2017 2017-560

Motion moved by Councillor Hoffort, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the Fire Department Report of April 2017 be accepted as presented.

Motion Carried Unanimously Councillor Hoffort declared conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers Introduction of Bylaws Bylaw 2017-1987 to amend Bylaw 2017-1981 for Health Levy 2017-561

Motion moved by Councillor Moore, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that Bylaw 2017-1987 a bylaw to provide for a Health Levy in the City of Estevan, be taken as having been given first reading. Motion Carried Unanimously

2017-562

Motion moved by Councillor Yanish, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that Bylaw 2017-1987 a bylaw to provide for a Health Levy in the City of Estevan, be taken as having been given second reading.


2017-563 Motion moved by Councillor Moore, seconded by Councillor Frank , that referral of Bylaw 2017-1987 to Council in Committee for Study be waived.

Motion Carried Unanimously 2017-564

Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Yanish, that Bylaw 2017-1987 be given three readings at this meeting.



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2017-565

Motion moved by Councillor Yanish, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that Bylaw 2017-1987, as annexed to these Minutes, be taken as having been given third and final reading, approved and adopted for use by the City of Estevan.

Motion Carried Unanimously.

Councillor Hoffort returned to the Council Chambers Giving Notice Parks and Recreation For the Month of June 2017-566

Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Moore, to proclaim the month of June 2017 as Recreation and Parks Month in the City of Estevan.

Motion Carried Unanimously Consideration of Bylaws

2017-567 Motion moved by Councillor Hoffort, seconded by Councillor Moore, that Bylaw 2017-19881 a bylaw to fix the rate of taxation for 2017 in the City of Estevan, be taken as having been given second reading.


2017-568

Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Frank, that Bylaw 2017-1987, as annexed to these Minutes, be taken as having been given third and final reading, approved and adopted for use by the City of Estevan.

Motion Carried Unanimously Committee 2017-569

Motion moved by Councillor Hoffort, seconded by Councillor Veroba, to move into Committee of the Whole.



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Open 2017-570

Motion moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Councillor Moore, that Council move into Open Meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously

Adjournment 2017-571

Motion moved by Councillor Yanish, seconded by Councillor Frank, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 9:15 p.m.

Motion Carried Unanimously. __________________________

Roy Ludwig Mayor

__________________________ Judy Pilloud City Clerk

Chairman ______________________ Secretary ____________________ Date __________

SOUTHEAST TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE

MEETING REPORT – May 23, 2017

A meeting of the Southeast Transportation Planning Committee Executive was held at the Carlyle Town Office, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, with the following in attendance. Chris Baran – RM #155 Wolseley (Division 3 – Rural) Del Block -- RM #5 Estevan (Division 2 – Rural) John Brownlee – Town of Carlyle (Division 1 – Urban) Marcel Henrion – RM #31 Storthoaks (Division 1 – Rural) Dennis Hull -- RM #32 Reciprocity (Vice-Chair) Kevin Kish – Town of Kipling (Division 3 – Urban) Alan Lindsay – Senior Transportation Planner, MHI Dennis Moore -- City of Estevan (Division 2 – Urban/CHAIRMAN) Judy Riddell – Administrative Support Elroy Trithardt – East Central Development (Associate – Economic Development) ALSO ATTENDING: Pat Shiels, Town of Stoughton. ABSENT: Bill Huber – SARM Representative; Dan Nicurity – Town of Wawota (Division 4 – Urban); Lori Stephan (replacing Mike Strachan) – SUMA Representative; Gary Sweeting – RM #91 Maryfield (Division 4 – Rural). The Executive meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Dennis Moore. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF BUSINESS WERE DISCUSSED: Council Appointments 2017: RM’s: Antler #61 – Ron Henderson/Brian Poirier; Brock #64 – Paul Cameron; Browning #34 – Brian Fornwald/Dennis Christensen; Enniskillen #3 – Barry Fitzpatrick; Estevan #5 -- Del Block; Martin #122 – Ray Donald; Maryfield #91 – Gary Sweeting; Moose Creek #33 – Phil Yanchycki; Moosomin #121 -- Garnet Fawcett; Moose Mountain #63 – Jack Wilson; Mt.Pleasant #2 –Terry Macfarlane; Reciprocity #32 – Dennis Hull/Steven Bendtsen; Silverwood #123 – Marlin Stutt; Walpole #92 – John White/Wade Porter; Wawken #93 – Hector Lamontagne/Darrell Petterson. TOWNS/CITY: Bienfait – Paul Carroll/Rob Forster; Estevan – Dennis Moore; Kennedy – Linc Brickley; Stoughton – Pat Shiels; Wawota – Don Horvath/Dan Nicurity. WORKSHOPS: It was noted that the presentation of relevant workshops is useful and appreciated by the SETPC membership. Alan Lindsay agreed to bring some proposed workshop topics to the next meeting. PRIORITY REVIEW: The review and prioritization of the highways in the SETPC region will be reviewed at the July meeting. The following factors will drive the discussion: Does the highway/corridor as it currently exists – meet the need, is it reliable, is it safe – and points will be allocated for each category to determine a priority rating. The final document is due to be submitted to MHI August 1, 2017.

TRANSPORTATION STUDY UPDATE: George Stamatinos of WSP/MMM Group has submitted the final draft of the transportation update for review. The EWC discussed the draft report at length and will be submitting suggested revisions to George. NOTE: George Stamatinos has resigned from MMM Group effective May 31, 2017, but will complete the SETPC project.

HIGHWAY UPDATES/CONCERNS:

• #13 & #48 portions connecting to Manitoba are in need of repair. • #47 North of Stoughton paved section is in good condition. #47 south of #1 continues to be in extremely poor condition. • #361 – Dennis Hull reported at the April meeting that #361 (Alida to #8 junction) was getting heavy usage with approximately

100 trucks/day using this road. Dennis at this date noted that an actual count had been taken showing 127 large truck and 125 light vehicles/day usage – double the first estimate. The RM #32 Reciprocity is discussing a partnership proposal with MHI and have met with Dave Smith, Executive Director Southern Region, but progress is slow. A cost design is expected to be completed this summer, One mile of this proposed project is in the RM of Storthoaks.

• #8 South of Redvers – This road continues to be in very poor condition. Drainage is an issue. A safety concern. • #48 East of Kipling has had shoulder maintenance done. • #9 Langbank to Wawota surfacing going well. • Twinning Bienfait to Estevan continuing well.

MHI Update: Alan Lindsay gave a construction update: • #13 near jct #6 – culvert replacement on #13 about 1 km west of jct. #6. • #9 near Langbank – Surfacing from the south jct. #48 to Langbank, ~17 km.

SETPC 2 May 23, 2017


• #39 Estevan/Bienfait – 10 km twinning, with new overpass constructed south for trucks to access coal. Economic Development Update: See attached. SARM Update: None SUMA Update: None NEXT MEETING – Tuesday, July 25, 2017 – 9:30 a.m. Carlyle Town Office (Fourth Tuesday of every month unless indicated otherwise.) NO MEETING IN JUNE. Adjournment: Kevin Kish. 11:45 a.m.

NOTE: All SETPC meetings are open to representatives from member municipalities, but voting privileges are granted to the Executive Working Committee (EWC) only. The EWC is comprised of elected or appointed municipal representatives who have been nominated and elected to the Executive Committee at the Annual General Meeting held each year in March. Per diems and mileage are paid to EWC members only. For more information, call Judy Riddell, Administrator, (306) 453-2557. MAY 2017 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT Elroy Trithardt U.S.A. ECONOMY The U.S. experienced modest economic growth in the first quarter of 2017. GDP of .7% was realized- compared to 2.1% for the first quarter of 2016. Construction, and specifically home building were the leading sectors. This draws attention to the new Canadian softwood lumber duties averaging 20% which have been implemented by the Trump administration. The added duty will add costs to home construction and may slow down the U.S. economy more than expected. Canadian lumber exports to the U.S. have already dropped from 86% of total exports to 77% in the last 10 years. During that period China’s share of Canadian exports has gone from 1% to 9%. CANADIAN ECONOMY Canadian GDP is currently treading water with no change in February 2017. Employment is also static but the unemployment rate dropped slightly because of a decline in the numbers of youth seeking employment. In other areas, there are increasing concerns about real estate prices. The average retail home price in Canada in April, 2017, was $559,313. This value is propped up by the prices in Vancouver and Toronto (Toronto average- $920,000). For the last 17 years related sectors such as real estate, retail finance and construction have significantly outpaced the rest of the economy, according to Cambridge Global. Rising home values have allowed consumers to borrow against their increasing home equity at attractive interest rates. The “Wealth Effect” is an economic theory that states that there is a “Five to One” increase in spending compared to an increase in wealth. On average for every dollar of household wealth increase there is an increase of five dollars of spending. Conversely, when wealth drops one per cent, spending is expected to drop five per cent. It is this factor that concerns economists when they observe non realistic real estate values that in many markets are no longer attainable to households with average incomes. The banks, regulators and policy makers are increasingly attempting to slow down the rise in prices without a housing crash similar to the U.S.A. in 2006. However, a major rise in interest rates would require many households to spend more on their mortgages and this could lead to a consumer-led recession. It is hoped than non interest based regulatory changes will slow the rise. Policies that increase down payments, raise the income qualification and restrict offshore speculation are all being considered. SASKATCHEWAN ECONOMY Saskatchewan’s population continues to rise somewhat moderately, but the increase is the result of natural increases and international immigration. The last quarter of 2016 saw negative net interprovincial migration of 1,115.

SETPC 3 May 23, 2017


The number of employed persons is also steady. April 2017 employment totals were equal to April 2016, but lower than April 2015. Sectors experiencing growth were Trade, Technology, and Manufacturing. Major declining sectors were Construction, Agriculture and Resources. The most prominent sectors in the Southeast are the sectors in decline so this obviously has some effect locally. Farm cash receipts, are down slightly but the Livestock sector ended the year with a 25% decline in cash receipts. Provincial retail sales as of February 2017 were strong with a 6.7% increase over last year. It will be interesting to see the numbers for the months after the PST increase came into effect. First quarter housing starts are also up slightly from last year. However, for the Estevan area dwelling starts are down 33.3%.

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