Corman Park No. 344 public meetings in 2022
77 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Police Commission
The Corman Park Police Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from November 23, 2022, and to discuss business arising from those minutes. They will review financial reports including the Mastercard statement, operational/capital budget, and cheque details, as well as activity reports on provincial statutes, divisional activities, and GPS data. The Chief's report and new business will also be considered. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2023.
- Review of Mastercard statement
- Operational and capital budget report
- Cheque detail review
- Provincial statute report
- Activity by division report
The Commission approved the November Mastercard statement, Operations Budget Report, Cheque Detail Report, and activity reports. Members discussed budget requests for new 9mm firearms and Tazer 7 upgrades to align with provincial standards. The Commission noted a budget overage in police vehicle equipment due to a GM truck purchase.
- Approved November Mastercard statement (Unanimous)
- Approved November Operations Budget Report (Unanimous)
- Approved November Cheque Detail Report (Unanimous)
- Approved November Provincial Statute Report (Unanimous)
- Approved November Activity by Division Report (Unanimous)
- Approved November Divisional Activity Chart (Unanimous)
Council
The Council of the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344 will hold a regular meeting on December 19, 2022, with public hearings on four rezoning bylaws (28/22, 32/22, 33/22, 34/22) and first reading of Bylaw 39/22. They will also consider the 2023 budget, municipal revenue sharing, an annual borrowing resolution, a Des Nedhe partnership, and 2023 grader blades and gravel stockpiling tenders. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, financial reports, and council updates.
- Public hearings for rezoning bylaws 28/22, 32/22, 33/22, 34/22
- First reading of Bylaw 39/22 (Fauvelle rezoning AG to AR1)
- CDI 22-064: Budget 2023
- CDI 22-061/062/063: 2023 grader blades and gravel stockpiling tenders
- CDI 22-066: Des Nedhe Partnership
Council entered an agreement with Des Nedhe Utilities GP to provide wastewater treatment to the Grasswood Business District, committing $3M over three years. Several land subdivisions and rezoning bylaws were approved, and the 2023 Council remuneration rates were kept at 2022 levels.
- Approved $3M over three years for wastewater partnership with Des Nedhe Utilities GP (7-2)
- Approved 2023 Grader Blades tender awarded to Finning Canada for $74,795.50
- Approved 2023 Aggregate Supply and Stockpiling tender awarded to Lafarge Canada Inc. for $2,424,342.00
- Approved Construction Administration Services for gravel crushing awarded to Prairie Road Solutions for $76,397.33
- Approved $3M revolving line of credit with BMO
- Approved Division Boundary Review Policy GG-005 with 15% population variant
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Ryan and Shauna Fauvelle
- Approved subdivision for Darcy and Maralee Allen and Premium Portables Washrooms
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission is meeting to review and vote on three rezoning and subdivision applications, including one for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The agenda also includes updates on the North and South East Concept Plans and a flood plain policy update. No delegations or rezoning-only applications are scheduled.
- Hundeby application: rezone 1.62 ha parcel from D-Agricultural District 1 to D-Agricultural Residential 1 and subdivide, NE 12-38-6-W3
- Braun application: rezone 4.05 ha parcel from D-Agricultural District 2 to D-Agricultural Residential 1 and subdivide, W ½ NW 31-37-5-W3
- Park Derochie Group (for CBC): rezoning and subdivision application, SW 9-38-5-W3
- Premium Portables Washrooms Ltd.: subdivision application, SE 15-38-5-W3
- 2023 DPC meeting dates to be set
The Commission unanimously approved four applications for rezoning and subdivision, including industrial lots and agricultural residential parcels. The meeting also included progress updates on the North Concept Plan, South East Concept Plan, and R.M. Flood Plain Policy.
- Approved rezoning and subdivision of a 1.62 ha parcel for Hundeby family (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision of a 4.05 ha parcel for Lorie Braun (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning to Light Industrial 1 and subdivision of a 12.73 ha parcel for Park Derochie Group/CBC (Unanimous)
- Approved subdivision of 28 industrial lots for Premium Portables Washrooms (Unanimous)
Committee - Planning
The Planning Committee will discuss and seek feedback on the draft Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw update, including a proposed Country Residential Exclusion Area that would prohibit new multi-parcel country residential development near Intensive Livestock Operations. The committee will also receive updates on the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) and the 2023 Planning Department Work Plan. Several items are for information only, with no decisions expected on the work plan or P4G update.
- Proposed Country Residential Exclusion Area to prohibit new multi-parcel country residential development near Intensive Livestock Operations (ILOs)
- Draft OCP Goals and Principles seeking Council endorsement
- P4G 2023 budget: ~$77,500 operating and ~$17,850 capital expenses; Corman Park's share is 21%
- 2023 Planning Department Work Plan includes OCP & Zoning Bylaw Update, Flood Modelling, and South R.M. Area Development Plan
- Joint letter to Minister of Highways re: Saskatoon Freeway Phase 3 postponement sent Nov 17, 2022; response received Dec 7, 2022
The Committee approved the goals and principles for the draft Official Community Plan (OCP) and endorsed the creation of a Country Residential Exclusion Area to prevent conflicts between residential development and Intensive Livestock Operations. Other items were received as information.
- Endorsed draft Official Community Plan Goals and Principles (Unanimous)
- Endorsed the Country Residential Exclusion Area to prohibit multi-parcel country residential development near Intensive Livestock Operations (Unanimous)
- Approved Planning Committee Agenda (Unanimous)
- Received Planning Carryforward Action List (Unanimous)
- Received Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) update as information (Unanimous)
- Received planning department’s 2023 work program as information (Unanimous)
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee is meeting to review carryforward action items, receive a verbal update, and discuss a confidential item on a proposed Highway 11 interchange. The committee will also hear about the status of civic addressing, gravel potential survey, and PVC culvert use.
- Civic addressing project: second data batch being prepared for registry, road name change application to be submitted
- Gravel potential survey: report received, analysis to go to Council in January 2023
- PVC culverts: RM prefers steel, plastic not advisable due to winter/emergency issues
- Confidential item CII 22-001: Highway 11 interchange, two options to be presented
The Public Works Committee met to review the carryforward action list and receive a verbal update on infrastructure. The committee also received information regarding two shortlisted options for a future interchange on Highway 11.
- Approved Public Works Committee Agenda (Unanimous)
- Received Public Works Carryforward Action List (Unanimous)
- Received Public Works Report as information (Unanimous)
- Received information on Highway 11 future interchange development (Unanimous)
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee is deciding on two items: approving a new Division Boundary Review Policy (GG-005) required by provincial law, and approving a 3% increase to council remuneration for 2023. The committee will also review a carry-forward action list covering ongoing issues like the Eagle Creek Regional Park withdrawal and the Asquith Transfer Station subdivision.
- Proposed Division Boundary Review Policy GG-005 to meet provincial requirement by Jan 1, 2023
- 3% council remuneration increase for Jan 1-Dec 31, 2023
- Eagle Creek Regional Park: RM withdrawal request, with some municipalities opposed
- Asquith Transfer Station subdivision awaiting bank consent to register title
- RM Emergency Plan update and Health & Safety Coordinator position posting
The Administration Committee approved a new policy for reviewing division boundaries to comply with The Municipalities Act. The committee also decided to keep council remuneration at the status quo for 2023.
- Approved Division Boundary Review Policy GG-005 with population variant amended to (+/-) 15% (Unanimous)
- Approved Administration Committee Agenda (Unanimous)
- Received Administration Carryforward Action List (Unanimous)
- Decided Council Remuneration Schedule shall remain Status Quo for 2023 (Unanimous)
Hamlets
The Hamlet of Beaver Creek held its Annual General Meeting on December 7, 2022, with 16 residents representing 10 properties. Residents voted on governance policies (including a 50% plus one vote threshold for special resolutions and a 4-member board), discussed the future of the first responder program, and reviewed road maintenance concerns. The RM of Corman Park representative noted a small tax rate hike is expected for 2023.
- Motion passed to seek interest in a first responder; program may be dropped if no one volunteers
- Governance changes: one vote per property, 50% plus one approval for special resolutions, quorum of 9, board expanded to 4 members
- Road committee reported RM committed to road counts on RR 3054 and 3055 in May/June 2023
- Asphalt upgrade for RR 3054/3055 estimated at $1,000,000; chip seal completed August 2022
- RM expects small tax rate hike for 2023; South Corman Park development plan surveys due late 2023
The Hamlet approved changes to its governance policy, including voting requirements for special resolutions and increasing the board size. The assembly also accepted the 2021 minutes and the current budget.
- Approved 2021 AGM Minutes
- Approved budget and budget forecast
- Approved one vote per property for special resolutions
- Rejected 60% approval requirement for special resolutions
- Approved 50% plus one approval requirement for special resolutions
- Set quorum for regular meetings at 9 members
- Increased Hamlet board size to 4 members
- Approved motion to solicit interest for first responders or drop the program
Council
The Corman Park No. 344 Council is meeting to discuss administrative reports including the 2023 budget, Consumer Price Index, tax enforcement for a specific property, and the Saskatoon Airport Authority re-nomination. They will also review the results of the 2023 fuel tender and receive updates from the Reeve, Administrator, and Chief of Police. No rezoning, subdivision, or public hearing items are on the agenda.
- CDI 22-059: 2023 Budget
- CDI 22-058: 2023 RFB Fuel Tender Results
- CDI 22-056: Tax Enforcement - Folio 002031234.01
- CDI 22-055: Consumer Price Index
- CDI 22-054: Saskatoon Airport Authority – Re-Nomination
Council approved the 2023 organizational appointments and awarded a fuel contract to Bluewave Energy. The board also authorized tax enforcement for a property in Neuhorst and re-nominated Tara Reichert to the Saskatoon Airport Authority. The 2023 preliminary budget was reviewed in-camera with a final version expected December 19.
- Awarded 2023 Fuel Tender to Bluewave Energy - A Division of Parkland Corporation for $1,051,700.00 plus taxes (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Council Organization Document including Deputy Reeve (Cllr. Germs) and Committee Chairs (Unanimous)
- Authorized 30-Day Final Notice for tax enforcement of Lot B Block 1 Plan 61S07491 Extension 0 in Neuhorst (Unanimous)
- Nominated Tara Reichert for a three-year term with the Saskatoon Airport Authority (Unanimous)
- Approved Accounts for Payment, Employee Payroll Summary, Council Indemnity, and Council Payroll Summary (Unanimous)
- Deferred decision on Consumer Price Index cost-of-living increase for further discussion
- Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
Police Commission
The Corman Park Police Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. They will review financial reports, such as the Mastercard statement and budget report, and receive activity reports from various divisions. The Chief's report and any new business will also be discussed. This is a standard administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review of Mastercard statement
- Operational and capital budget report
- Cheque detail review
- Provincial statute report
- Activity by division report
The Police Commission approved the October Mastercard statement, Operations Budget Report, and Cheque Detail Report. The commission also approved the October Provincial Statute Report and activity reports. A request was made to include monthly GPS reports in commission and council meetings.
- Approved October Mastercard statement (Unanimous)
- Approved October Operations Budget Report (Unanimous)
- Approved October Cheque Detail Report (Unanimous)
- Approved October Provincial Statute Report (Unanimous)
- Approved October Activity by Division Report (Unanimous)
- Approved October Divisional Activity Chart (Unanimous)
- Approved request to include monthly GPS reports in commission and council meetings (Unanimous)
- Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Hamlets
The Casa Rio Hamlet Board met with residents and RM of Corman Park officials. Residents strongly opposed a SaskPower plan for overhead power lines, which was halted, and the board will write to the Minister. The board also passed motions asking the RM to repair road approaches and ditches, and to consider halting development proposals due to groundwater concerns.
- Motion to write letter to Minister opposing overhead power poles
- Motion for RM to repair road approaches and topsoil/seeding along Clarence and Baker
- Allocated $20,000 to fence reserve and $40,000 to road reserve
- Motion to ask RM to consider halting development proposals due to groundwater contamination concerns
- Motion to undertake engineering study on internal roadways
The Board approved transferring $60,000 from the general reserve to fence and road accounts. Residents passed motions requesting the RM of Corman Park repair road approaches and ditches, and to halt development proposals due to groundwater contamination concerns.
- Approved $20,000 allocation to fence reserve and $40,000 to road reserve
- Approved motion for Board to write letter to Minister opposing overhead power poles
- Approved motion for RM to repair road approaches and topsoil/seed ditches on Clarence and Baker
- Approved motion asking RM to consider halting development proposals due to groundwater contamination
- Approved motion to undertake engineering study on internal roadways
- Accepted nomination of Dustin Pollen to the Hamlet Board
- Adopted agenda and approved November 23, 2021 AGM minutes
Hamlets
The Organized Hamlet of Neuhorst held its Annual General Meeting with 22 attendees. Residents discussed financial losses, a potential rink grant, road paving concerns, and a dairy farm odor issue. Decisions included locking a park gate and condemning a property. The meeting also covered speed enforcement and water hauling restrictions.
- Hall rental fees: $145 for non-residents, $105 for residents, $50 cleaning fee
- Owe RM approximately $68,900 for main road, paying off about $10,000 per year
- Motion passed to lock gate at back of park to prevent access to 3050
- Property 113B (Murray Shaw) to be condemned and fenced off
- Requested radar unit and playground zone with $500 tickets for speed enforcement
The hamlet discussed road paving, rink grant planning, and odor concerns from a local dairy farm. Council decided to move the Annual General Meeting to September or October. A motion was passed to lock the back park gate to prevent children from accessing road 3050.
- Approved locking the back park gate to prevent access to the 3050 (Passed)
- Decided to move the AGM to late September or early October
- Tabled decision on new rink pending Park Committee plan in spring
Council
The Corman Park No. 344 Council is meeting to consider several planning items, including public hearings on road closure bylaws and a revised North Concept Plan, as well as first readings of rezoning bylaws. They will also review financial reports, a tax exemption application, and a grant request. The agenda includes both routine administrative matters and substantive land-use decisions.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 04/20 (Gord Diebert) to rescind and re-read road closure bylaw for Ptn SE & Ptn of E of NE & SE 35-35-5-W3
- Public hearing on Bylaw 07/22 (Riverside Golf & Country Club) to rescind and re-read road closure bylaw for Ptn of W of NW 31-35-5-W3
- Public hearing on Bylaw 16/22 (P4G Planning District) revised North Concept Plan for multiple parcels
- First readings of rezoning bylaws: Bylaw 32/22 (Duggan), Bylaw 33/22 (Wiebe/Hein-Wiebe), Bylaw 34/22 (Friesen)
- Discretionary use applications: Henry Janzen steel building (aggregate storage) and UFA Cooperative bulk fuel storage
Council approved revised terms of reference for the P4G Regional Oversight Committee and supported a joint-use school application. Several rezoning and subdivision applications were approved, and a three-year tax exemption for Tritana Investments Ltd. was granted. Council also approved various community grants and corrected textual errors in previous road closure bylaws.
- Approved revised P4G Regional Oversight Committee terms of reference (Unanimous)
- Approved letter supporting joint Middle/High School capital application (Unanimous)
- Approved three-year tax exemption agreement for Tritana Investments Ltd. (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for David Friesen, Christopher/Heather/Morgan Duggan, and Clayton Wiebe/Margaretha Hein-Wiebe (Unanimous)
- Approved subdivisions for 101104526 Saskatchewan Ltd., Donna and Robert Wruck, Brent Arstall, and Jason and Tanya Wildeboer (Unanimous)
- Approved discretionary use for UFA Cooperative Ltd. (bulk fuel storage) and Henry Janzen Steel Buildings (aggregate storage) (Unanimous)
- Approved Sask Lotteries grants for Cathedral Bluffs ($4,275.69), Merrill Hills ($1,000 and $1,500), and Corman Park Horse Riders Club ($3,200) (Unanimous)
- Rescinded and re-read Bylaws 07/22 and 04/20 to correct legal land descriptions (Unanimous)
Committee - Planning
The Planning Committee will consider approving revised terms of reference for the P4G Regional Oversight Committee, which would reduce membership from three to two elected officials per municipality and shift to bi-monthly meetings. The committee will also discuss sending a letter to the Saskatchewan Minister of Education supporting a joint middle/high school capital application by Prairie Spirit School Division and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, with the school proposed to be located in Corman Park between Warman and Martensville. Additionally, the committee will review the 2023 Planning Department work plan priorities and receive an in-camera update on the P4G planning district.
- Revised P4G Regional Oversight Committee terms of reference for approval
- Letter of support for joint middle/high school capital application to Minister of Education
- 2023 Planning Department work plan priorities for feedback
- P4G planning district update (in camera)
- Carryforward action list includes septic approvals, monitoring, and Saskatoon Freeway letter
The Committee approved updated terms of reference for the P4G Regional Oversight Committee and supported a capital application for a joint middle/high school. It also received the 2023 Planning Department Work Plan Priorities and a P4G update as information.
- Approved revised terms of reference for the P4G Regional Oversight Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved sending a letter to the Saskatchewan Minister of Education supporting the Joint Middle/High School capital application (Unanimous)
- Received the 2023 Planning Department Work Plan Priorities Report as information (Unanimous)
- Received the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) Update as information (Unanimous)
- Approved the Planning Committee Agenda as presented (Unanimous)
- Received the Planning Carryforward Action List as presented (Unanimous)
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee will review a carryforward action list, receive a public works update, and consider three decision items: updating road names with ISC for civic addressing, renaming Clarence Lane to Venn Lane, and analyzing recycled asphalt shingles as a dust suppressant. It will also receive correspondence about a regional fire protection meeting.
- Road name updates for civic addressing: Cherry Ave to Cherry Lane, Melville St to Glazier Rd, Prairie Ave/St to Prairie Lane, 2nd Ave South to Swityk Lane, Cathedral Bluffs Place to Whisper River Lane, Delver Place to Delver Rd, Service Rd to Ahmadiyya Crescent (ISC fee $375)
- Venn Developments requests renaming Clarence Lane to Venn Lane in the Bernard subdivision (ISC fee $125 paid by developer)
- Request to analyze recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) as dust suppressant on TWP Rd 384 between RGE Rds 3055 and 3062; report due Dec 12
- Correspondence: Highway 16 Regional Fire Protection and Emergency Measures Commission meeting on Nov 23, 2022 in Borden, SK
- Public works update: mowing, road construction on TWP 380 and RR 3064, winter maintenance prep, Saddle Ridge paving complete
The Public Works Committee approved several road name amendments to align with ISC records and renamed Clarence Lane to Venn Lane. A request for a recycled asphalt shingles dust suppression pilot program on TWP Rd 384 was deferred for further information.
- Approved amending vested street names in Table A to match ISC records (Unanimous)
- Approved changing Clarence Lane (Parcel: Blk/Par S1-Plan 10238662 Ext 0) to Venn Lane (Unanimous)
- Deferred decision on recycled asphalt shingles dust suppression for TWP Rd 384 (Unanimous)
- Approved Public Works Committee Agenda (Unanimous)
- Received Public Works Carryforward Action List (Unanimous)
- Received Public Works Report as information (Unanimous)
- Received correspondence regarding Highway 16 Regional Fire Protection and Emergency Measures Commission Meeting (Unanimous)
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee will review and make recommendations on several items, including the 2023 Council and Committee meeting schedule, the RM's potential withdrawal from the Eagle Creek Regional Park Board, and three Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant applications. The committee will also discuss a tax abatement request and correspondence from SARM.
- AD 22-016: Recommend 2023 meeting schedule, shifting meetings to first and third Tuesdays
- AD 22-017: Revisit position on withdrawing from Eagle Creek Regional Park Board
- AD 22-018: Approve $4,275.69 grant for Cathedral Bluffs Community Association
- AD 22-019/20: Two grant applications from Merrill Hills Community Association
- AD 22-021: Tax abatement request
The Committee approved several Sask Lotteries Community Grants for local associations and a tax abatement for a resident. It also decided that Council and Committee meetings will continue to be held on Mondays.
- Approved continuing Council and Committee meetings on Mondays (Unanimous)
- Approved $4,275.69 Sask Lotteries grant for Cathedral Bluffs Community Association (Unanimous)
- Approved up to $1,000.00 Sask Lotteries grant for Merrill Hills Community Association bench (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,500.00 Sask Lotteries grant for Merrill Hills Community Association bulletin board (Unanimous)
- Authorized Administration to approve tax abatements up to $500.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved $53.80 tax abatement for Mr. G. Dick (Unanimous)
- Appointed Councillor Froese-Kooijenga to lay a wreath at Warman Remembrance Day Ceremony (Unanimous)
- Approved Council and Administration Christmas Lunch for December 19, 2022, and gathering at Barn Playhouse on December 15, 2022 (Unanimous)
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission is meeting to review three subdivision and rezoning applications and one discretionary use application. The commission will also receive updates on the North Concept Plan, South East Concept Plan, and flood plain policy. No delegations or rezoning-only applications are scheduled.
- Rezoning & subdivision: C. & M. Wiebe – 1.71 ha parcel, SW 11-38-5 W3, from D-Agricultural District 2 to D-Agricultural Residential 1
- Rezoning & subdivision: C., H., & M. Duggan – LSD 1 & 5, SE 5-36-4 W3
- Subdivision: J. & T. Wildeboer – SW 5-39-4 W3
- Discretionary use: UFA Cooperative Ltd., Lot 1, NE 3-38-6 W3 – Bulk Fuel Storage and Distribution
- Update: North Concept Plan deferred at R.M. Council; new wording proposed for interim development standards
The Commission approved a discretionary use application for a bulk fuel storage and distribution facility. It also approved three separate applications for land rezoning and subdivision. Updates were received regarding the North Concept Plan and the R.M. Flood Plain Policy.
- Approved bulk fuel storage and distribution facility for UFA Cooperative Ltd. (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision of 1.71 ha parcel for Clayton Wiebe & Margaretha Hein-Wiebe (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision of 4.05 ha parcel for Christopher, Heather & Morgan Duggan (Unanimous)
- Approved subdivision of 31.61 ha parcel for Jason & Tanya Wildeboer (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda with addition of North Concept Plan update (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Hamlets
The Rivers Edge Estates annual general meeting reviewed finances, re-elected the executive, and discussed road maintenance. The hamlet has a reserve surplus of about $43,119.31, reduced to roughly $37,000 after a pending bill. No major changes were reported, and the all-hamlets meeting was delayed to February 2023.
- Reserve surplus fund of $43,119.31, with a pending bill of approx. $6,000 reducing it to approx. $37,000
- Municipal tax allocation remains at 40%
- No budget for roads next year due to asphalt repairs in summer 2022
- Executive positions (president, secretary, road manager) retained for one more year; Eric G. to act as co-president
- Green bin service discontinued for next year
The hamlet accepted its 2021 meeting minutes and a financial report showing a reserve surplus of approximately $37,000 after pending bills. Current executive members agreed to remain in their roles for another year, with Eric G. joining as co-president. The board determined there is no budget for road work in 2023 beyond patching.
- Approved 2021 AGM Minutes
- Approved Financial Report
- Reappointed president, secretary, and road manager for one year
- Appointed Eric G. as co-president
- Approved 2023 road plan limiting work to patching
- Discontinued green bin service for next year
Hamlets
This is the minutes of the Riverside Estates 2022 Annual General Meeting, where residents discussed and voted on several issues. The most consequential action was a motion opposing any subdivision of the green space, which carried with one abstention. Residents also raised concerns about water rates, fire hydrant testing, and ditch seeding, with commitments from RM officials to follow up.
- Motion passed opposing subdivision of green space for any purpose
- Water rates: $7.84 vs Furdale $4.14; review to be completed by end of year
- Budget: revenues ~$123,000, expenses ~$2,000, net income ~$121,000
- Road project payment of $82,000; reserve surplus ~$120,000
- Committee formed to explore community use of green space
Residents passed a motion opposing the subdivision of green space for any purpose. The board approved the 2021 minutes and the current budget, while RM officials committed to reviewing water rates and fire hydrant testing.
- Opposed subdivision of green space for any purpose (Carried)
- Approved budget with projected revenues of $123,000 and expenses of $2,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2021 AGM Minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Confirmed Hamlet Board members: Emil Hallin (Chair), Roger Dilsner, and Gail Hoshowsky
Police Commission
The Corman Park Police Commission is meeting to receive an RCMP delegation, approve minutes, and review financial reports including Mastercard statements and the operational/capital budget. They will also consider activity reports on provincial statutes, divisional activity, use of force, and traffic enforcement, along with the Chief's report. The meeting is open to the public.
- RCMP delegation
- Financial reports: Mastercard statement, operational/capital budget, cheque detail
- Activity reports: provincial statute, divisional activity, use of force, traffic enforcement
- Chief's report
The Police Commission approved the September operations budget, Mastercard statement, and cheque detail report. The commission also approved several activity reports, including the Provincial Statute and Use of Force reports. No new business was introduced.
- Approved September Mastercard statement (Unanimous)
- Approved September Operations Budget Report (Unanimous)
- Approved September Cheque Detail Report (Unanimous)
- Approved September Provincial Statute Report (Unanimous)
- Approved September Activity by Division Report (Unanimous)
- Approved September Divisional Activity Chart (Unanimous)
- Approved Quarterly Provincial Use of Force Report (Unanimous)
- Approved Quarterly Traffic Enforcement Report (Unanimous)
Council
The Corman Park No. 344 Council is meeting to consider several planning items, including public hearings on rezoning bylaws and amendments to the P4G Planning District maps and text. They will also review financial reports, subdivision applications, and administrative updates. The agenda includes both routine approvals and substantive land-use decisions.
- Public hearings for Bylaws 16/22, 21/22, 22/22, 23/22, 24/22, and 27/22 covering rezoning and P4G plan amendments
- First reading of Bylaw 28/22 to correct zoning on multiple parcels in the P4G Planning District
- Subdivision applications from Hillside Farm Real Estate Corp. and 101173540 Saskatchewan Ltd (Greenbryre)
- Discretionary use application for a warehouse operation by Kaycan Ltd.
- Financial reports including bank reconciliation and accounts receivable
Council approved several rezoning bylaws, including Bylaw 24/22 (rezoning to light industrial) over one opposed vote, and Bylaw 22/22 (rezoning to arterial commercial). Three subdivision applications from Hillside Farm Real Estate Corp. and one from 101173540 Saskatchewan Ltd. were approved unanimously. A tax exemption agreement for Bourgault Industries Ltd. was also approved.
- Approved Bylaw 24/22 rezoning SE 25-37-6-W3 to light industrial (8-1, Greenwood opposed)
- Approved Bylaw 22/22 rezoning portion of NE 5-38-5-W3 to arterial commercial (unanimous)
- Approved Bylaw 23/22 rezoning portion of SE 2-36-5-W3 to business district (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision of two 5-acre parcels from SE 11-35-4-W3 (Hillside Farm) (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision of two 5-acre parcels from SW 17-35-5-W3 (Hillside Farm) (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision of two 5-acre parcels from SE 12-36-5-W3 (Greenbryre) (unanimous)
- Approved tax exemption agreement for Bourgault Industries Ltd. (3-year declining scale) (unanimous)
- Denied donation request for Langham Fowl Supper (unanimous)
Hamlets
The Merrill Hills Hamlet Board held its regular general meeting on October 5, 2022, via Zoom. They reviewed the budget and financial reports, discussed road repairs and concerns, water quality, weed control, and plans for a recreation area and playground. The board also addressed civic address signs and other community matters.
- Road repair on Gibson Court likely covered by R.M., no charge to hamlet
- Investigation into solar speed signs (~$3,500) with possible SGI grant
- Water tests: two wells high in magnesium, one high in iron
- Leafy spurge control: beetles delivered, spraying less effective; registered letter to landowner
- Civic address signs to use Merrill Road and Delver Road
The Merrill Hills Hamlet Board held a general meeting on October 5, 2022, discussing various community matters. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and discussions about road repairs, water quality, weed control, civic address signs, and potential playground development. The board also noted that the R.M. approved exploring land purchase for a playground within the hamlet.
- Approved agenda and minutes with amendments to guest positions (carried)
- Accepted financial reports as presented (carried)
- Decided to use Merrill Road and Delver Road for civic address signs (consensus)
- R.M. approved exploring land purchase for playground within hamlet (noted after meeting)
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission is meeting to consider a subdivision application from 101173540 Saskatchewan Ltd. (Greenbryre Estates) to create a separate parcel for future townhouse development, addressing legal access issues from a previous phase. The commission will also receive updates on the North and South East Concept Plans and the flood plain policy update. No rezoning or discretionary use applications are on the agenda.
- Subdivision application 2022/31 by 101173540 Saskatchewan Ltd. to create a 3.11 ha parcel (Parcel X) at SE 12-36-5-W3, subject to conditions including a future rezoning and road widening easement
- Update on North Concept Plan: revised wording proposed, public hearings scheduled for October
- Update on South East Concept Plan: engagement concluded, draft plan expected by end of October
- Update on R.M. Flood Plain Policy: second iteration of hydraulic model completed, further engagement with landowners east of Valley Road
The commission approved a subdivision application for a 3.11 ha parcel in Greenbryre Estates, subject to conditions including a holding provision and future rezoning for townhouse development. A discretionary use application for a warehousing operation on Highway 12 was also approved, with landscaping requirements discussed but no additional conditions added. Both decisions were unanimous.
- Approved subdivision 2022/31 for Greenbryre Estates Phase 3 parcel (unanimous)
- Approved discretionary use 2022/68 for Kaycan Ltd. warehousing operation (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Corman Park Police Commission is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda, approving the August 24 minutes, and reviewing correspondence. They will also examine financial reports including a Mastercard statement, budget report, and cheque details, plus activity reports and the Chief's Report. The meeting is open to the public and the next meeting is set for October 26, 2022.
- Approve minutes from August 24, 2022
- Review Mastercard statement and operational/capital budget report
- Review provincial statute and activity by division reports
- Chief's Report presentation
- Next meeting scheduled for October 26, 2022
The Corman Park Police Commission approved the August operations budget report, cheque detail report, and activity reports. They also discussed police salaries being potentially overbudget and drone usage regulations. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved August operations budget report (unanimous)
- Approved August cheque detail report (unanimous)
- Approved August provincial statute report (unanimous)
- Approved August activity by division report (unanimous)
- Approved August divisional activity chart (unanimous)
- Noted no August Mastercard statement (unanimous)
Council
The Corman Park No. 344 Council is meeting to consider multiple rezoning and subdivision applications, hold public hearings on five rezoning bylaws, and give first reading to seven bylaws. They will also review financial reports, grant applications, and a debenture borrowing bylaw for a road paving project. The agenda includes a delegation on Wanuskewin UNESCO World Heritage designation and a minute of silence for Queen Elizabeth II.
- Public hearings for rezoning bylaws 04/22, 11/22, 18/22, 19/22, 20/22 (AG to AR1, DAG2 to DAR1, DAG1 to DAR1, DAG1 to DM1/DM1-H)
- First reading of Bylaw 16/22 (P4G North Concept Plan), Bylaw 21/22 (Langham/Ministry of Environment AG to REC), Bylaw 22/22 (Nienhuis & Friesen DAG2 to DC2), Bylaw 23/22 (Fun Time Junction DC2 to DB), Bylaw 24/22 (Falcon Holdings DAG2 to DM1-H), Bylaw 25/22 (Grozell CR1-H to CR1), Bylaw 27/22 (P4G text amendments)
- Discretionary use applications: Cangas Propane/SaskEnergy bulk fuel storage, Joel & Danielle home-based business, Donald Uhrich garden suite renewal
- CDI 22-035: 2022 Debenture Borrowing Bylaw for Township Road 374 Paving Project
- Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant applications from Langham Skating Club, Mirror Image Vaulters, Twin Rivers Music Festival
Council unanimously endorsed Phase 1 of the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning study, subject to the Ministry of Highways including and constructing a flyover for Range Road 3055. Council also approved multiple rezoning and subdivision applications, including a light industrial rezoning for Falcon Holdings (8-1) and a country residential subdivision for Larry Grozell. Several grants and tax abatements were approved, and a grand opening event for the RM office was denied.
- Endorsed Phase 1 of Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning study, conditional on flyover for Range Road 3055 (unanimous)
- Approved Falcon Holdings rezoning to D-Light Industrial 1 with holding provision (8-1, Greenwood opposed)
- Approved Funtime Junction RV Park rezoning to D-Business District by contract (unanimous)
- Approved Town of Langham rezoning to Recreational District (unanimous)
- Approved Larry Grozell rezoning and subdivision into 14 country residential lots (unanimous)
- Approved Anthony Nienhuis and Fred Friesen rezoning and subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved $1,802.09 grant to Saskatchewan Drag Racing Assoc. (unanimous)
- Denied RM office grand opening event; Citizen of the Year ceremony set for Oct 17 (unanimous)
Hamlets
The Cathedral Bluffs Hamlet and Community Association held their annual general meeting on September 17, 2022, at the recreation area. Board reports were approved, including updates on the recreation area, water treatment plant, and finances. A key item was the plan to revise the Building Restrictions Agreement, with a task force chair to be named after the September 29 organizational meeting. Elections for officers were held as part of succession planning.
- Recreation area received $200,000 RM Municipal Reserve grant for upgrades including rink boards, beach volleyball courts, and solar lights
- Total recreation area funding to date: $1,029,622.77 from RM grants and Saskatchewan Lotteries
- Building Restrictions Agreement to be updated; new chair to lead task force in 2022/2023
- Fundraiser raised $1,500 for Mitch Cymbalisey's MS treatment
- First annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale scheduled for October 1, 2022
The Cathedral Bluffs Hamlet and Community Association held their annual general meeting on September 17, 2022, with 62 attendees. Members approved the 2021 minutes, several board reports, and elected Lisa Wedewer and Mitch Flaman to the board. The meeting also discussed updating the Building Restrictions Agreement and received updates on the recreation area and water treatment plant.
- Approved 2021 AGM minutes (motion carried)
- Approved Chair's report (motion carried)
- Approved Building and Grounds report (motion carried)
- Approved Social Chair report (motion carried)
- Approved COO report (motion carried)
- Approved Water Treatment Plant report (motion carried)
- Approved Recreation Area Development report (motion carried)
- Elected Lisa Wedewer and Mitch Flaman to the board (no opposition)
Committee - Planning
The Corman Park Planning Committee is meeting to receive updates from delegations on planned upgrades to the Highway 16 and Dalmeny Access Road intersection and on the South East Concept Plan, which proposes a new rural growth node. The committee will also discuss the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) update, a request from Wanuskewin for council presentation on its UNESCO World Heritage designation, and endorsement of Phase 1 of the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study. Several items are for information only, with no decisions expected on the agenda.
- Delegation from Ministry of Highways on Highway 16 and Dalmeny Access Road intersection upgrades (RCUT design, construction expected summer 2023)
- Delegation on South East Concept Plan update, including proposed rural growth node and engagement results
- P4G update: North Concept Plan wording change endorsed, revised bylaw expected for first reading
- Wanuskewin request for council presentation on UNESCO World Heritage designation and Stewardship Circle participation
- Request for endorsement of Phase 1 of Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study
The Planning Committee unanimously endorsed Phase 1 of the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study, subject to inclusion and construction of a flyover for Range Road 3055 by the Ministry of Highways. The committee also received updates on the South East Concept Plan, P4G regional planning, and Wanuskewin UNESCO designation. No substantive decisions were made on subdivision approvals or business licenses, which were only discussed.
- Endorsed Phase 1 of Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study, conditional on Ministry of Highways building a flyover for Range Road 3055 (unanimous)
- Received delegation on Highway 16 and Dalmeny Access Road intersection upgrades as information (unanimous)
- Received delegation on South East Concept Plan update as information (unanimous)
- Received Planning Carryforward Action List as presented (unanimous)
- Received P4G update as information (unanimous)
- Received Wanuskewin UNESCO update and invited Jenaya Chutskoff to present to Council (unanimous)
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee will consider amending Traffic Bylaw No. 40/21 to reinstate Clarence Ave as a 10-tonne restricted road, correcting an accidental removal from the bylaw. The committee will also review a carryforward action list and hold a closed-door session to discuss a survey for gravel potential.
- Amendment to Traffic Bylaw No. 40/21 to add Clarence Ave (Range Road 3053) from Saskatoon city limit to 1.0 km south of Baker Road as a 10-tonne restricted road
- Closed-door delegation on survey for gravel potential (per Municipalities Act clause 120(2)(a))
- Update on civic addressing project: sign installation ongoing, registration with Canada Post in progress, completion expected by end of Q4 2022
- Dust control agreement with Evraz for Buck's Auto on Carmart Road extended to October 31, 2022
The Public Works Committee approved up to $15,000 for gravel testing on SW 2-39-9 W3 and amended Traffic Bylaw No. 40/21 to reinstate Clarence Avenue as a 10-tonne restricted road. Other items discussed included line painting, speed limit changes, and road conditions, but no further decisions were made.
- Approved up to $15,000 for gravel exploration on SW 2-39-9 W3 (unanimous)
- Amended Traffic Bylaw No. 40/21 to reinstate Clarence Avenue as a 10-tonne restricted road (unanimous)
- Approved adding a red flashing light to the stop sign at Twp Rd 374 and Daimeny Grid (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Carryforward Action List as information (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Report as information (unanimous)
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee will review and make recommendations on several items, including election official pay and polling stations for the November 2022 municipal election, a tax abatement request, and three non-profit grant applications. They will also receive information on a $1.75M debenture borrowing for the Township Road 374 paving project and discuss a confidential compliance matter in-camera.
- Approve election official pay: $380 for deputy returning officers, $300 for poll clerks
- Establish polling places for Nov 9, 2022 election, including advance poll Nov 4 at Corman Park office
- Tax abatement request from Gillespie Developments for $1,189.21 (Division 2)
- Grant applications: Italian Canadian Assoc. ($509.69), Saskatchewan Drag Racing Assoc., Saskatoon Stock Car Racing Assoc.
- Info item: $1.75M debenture at 4.20% for Township Road 374 paving
The Administration Committee approved the 2022 municipal election plan, including polling stations and remuneration for election officials, and recommended a $1.75M debenture borrowing bylaw for the Township Road 374 paving project. The committee also approved a tax abatement for Gillespie Developments, three non-profit grants, and denied a grand opening event for the RM office. A motion to provide Indigenous awareness training instead of recognizing September 30 as a statutory holiday was carried on a recorded vote (6-3).
- Approved 2022 election polling stations and poll clerk/deputy returning officer remuneration (unanimous)
- Recommended $1.75M debenture borrowing bylaw for Township Road 374 paving project (unanimous)
- Approved $1,189.21 tax abatement for Gillespie Developments (unanimous)
- Approved $509.69 grant to Italian Canadian Association of Saskatoon (unanimous)
- Approved $1,802.09 grant to Saskatchewan Drag Racing Association Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 grant to Saskatoon Stock Car Racing Association (unanimous)
- Denied office grand opening event; approved Citizen of the Year ceremony on Oct. 17, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Indigenous awareness training in lieu of Sept. 30 statutory holiday (6-3 recorded vote)
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission is meeting to consider rezoning applications, subdivision applications, a discretionary use application, and zoning bylaw amendments. The commission will also receive updates on the North and South East Concept Plans and the flood plain policy, and hear a delegation from the Ministry of Highways about planned intersection upgrades.
- Rezoning: Falcon Holdings Ltd. – Parcels 'B' and 'C', SE 25-37-6-W3, from D-Agricultural 2 to D-Light Industrial District 1 with a Hold Provision
- Rezoning: Funtime Junction RV Park and Campground Ltd. – Par T, SE 2-36-5 W3
- Rezoning & Subdivision: A. Nienhuis & F. Friesen – NE 5-38-5 W3
- Subdivision: R. Richardt – NW 35-35-5 W3 Ext 2; BizHub Developments Ltd. – Lots 5 & 6, Blk 6, Plan 102367043
- Discretionary Use: CanGas Propane Ltd. for SaskEnergy – Lot 13, Blk 6, Plan 102026247 (North Corman Industrial Park) – Bulk Fuel Storage and Distribution
The P4G District Planning Commission approved three rezoning applications, including a light industrial rezoning for Falcon Holdings Ltd. and a business district rezoning for Funtime Junction RV Park, both with conditions. A rezoning and subdivision for Anthony Nienhuis and Fred Friesen was also approved. The commission received updates on concept plans and a flood plain policy, and recommended zoning bylaw amendments to Corman Park Council.
- Approved rezoning of Parcels B and C, SE 25-37-6-W3 from Agricultural to Light Industrial with hold provision (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of Parcel T, SE 2-36-5-W3 from Arterial Commercial to Business District by contract (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of portion NE 5-38-5-W3 from Agricultural to Arterial Commercial and subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision of 29.53 ha parcel from NW 35-35-5-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved boundary alteration for Lots 5 & 6, Blk 6, Plan 102367043 (unanimous)
- Approved discretionary use for bulk fuel storage at Lot 13, Blk 6, SE-14-38-5-W3 (unanimous)
- Recommended zoning bylaw text amendments to Corman Park Council (unanimous)
- Recommended zoning bylaw map amendments to Corman Park Council (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Corman Park Police Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, open to the public, to approve the agenda and minutes, and to receive financial and activity reports. The agenda includes reports on the Mastercard statement, operational and capital budgets, cheque details, provincial statutes, and divisional activity, as well as the Chief's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine approvals and report reviews.
- Approval of minutes from July 27, 2022
- Review of Mastercard statement
- Operational and capital budget report
- Cheque detail report
- Chief's report
The Corman Park Police Commission met on August 24, 2022, and unanimously approved the July Mastercard statement, operations/capital budget report, cheque detail report, and several activity reports. No new business was discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2022.
- Approved July Mastercard statement (unanimous)
- Approved July Operations/Capital Budget Report (unanimous)
- Approved July Cheque Detail Report (unanimous)
- Approved July Provincial Statute Report (unanimous)
- Approved July Activity by Division Report (unanimous)
- Approved July Divisional Activity Chart (unanimous)
Council
The Corman Park No. 344 Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several rezoning and subdivision applications, hear a presentation from the Chief of Police, and review financial reports. The agenda includes first readings for four rezoning bylaws, two subdivision applications, and funding requests for the Asquith Fire Department and Sask. Valley Riding Club.
- Bylaw 11/22: Rezone SW-1-37-9-W3 from AG to AR1 (Hitchings)
- Bylaw 18/22: Rezone SW-2-36-5-W3 from DAG2 to DAR1 (Richardt)
- Bylaw 19/22: Rezone SW-18-37-6-W3 from DAG1 to DAR1 (Press)
- Bylaw 20/22: Rezone NE 3-38-6-W3 from DAG1 to DM1 and DM1-H (Fortnum)
- Funding requests: Asquith Fire Department and Sask. Valley Riding Club
Council unanimously approved several rezoning and subdivision applications, including residential and industrial parcels, each subject to conditions such as servicing agreements and ministerial approvals. They also approved a $25,000 donation for the Asquith Fire Department hall addition and a $1,500 Sask Lotteries grant for the Sask Valley Riding Club. No substantive decisions were made on road maintenance or paving, which were only discussed.
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Melvin & Judith Hitchings (SW 1-37-9-W3) to create three 5-acre residential parcels (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Robert Richardt (SW 2-36-5-W3) for one 2.5-acre residential parcel and two agricultural holdings (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Madeline and Robert Press (SW 18-37-6-W3) for two 5-acre residential parcels (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for UFA Cooperative Ltd. (NE 3-38-6-W3) for industrial lot with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision for Diamond Holsteins Ltd. (NE 34-39-4-W3) for a 7.5-acre parcel (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision lot boundary alteration for Kenstal Farms & Bergthaler Mennonite Church (SE 31-39-3-W3) (unanimous)
- Approved discretionary use renewal for Nemanishen Contracting aggregate operation (NW 2-39-9-W3) for 4 years (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 donation for Asquith Fire Department hall addition (unanimous)
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission is meeting to review three rezoning and subdivision applications, receive updates on the North and South East Concept Plans and the flood plain policy update, and hear a presentation on the South East Concept Plan. The agenda includes no rezoning-only applications, no subdivision-only applications, no discretionary use applications, and no textual amendments.
- R. & M. Press: rezone from DAG1 to DAR1 and subdivide two 5-acre parcels (LSD 3 & 6, SW 18-37-6 W3)
- R. Richardt: rezoning and subdivision application (SW 2-36-5 W3)
- UFA Co-operative Ltd. on behalf of E. Fortnum: rezoning and subdivision application (NE 3-38-6 W3)
- Update on South East Concept Plan with delegation from Bryan Gray, Urban Systems
- Update on R.M. Flood Plain Policy Update
The P4G District Planning Commission approved three rezoning and subdivision applications, including two agricultural residential subdivisions and one light industrial subdivision. All approvals were carried, with one opposed vote on the industrial application. The commission also received updates on the South East Concept Plan and flood plain policy.
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Madeline & Robert Press (Bylaw 19/22) - unanimous
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Robert Richardt (Bylaw 18/22) - unanimous
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for UFA Cooperative Ltd. on behalf of Eldon Fortnum (Bylaw 20/22) - carried with one opposed (Councillor R. Beck)
Police Commission
The Corman Park Police Commission is meeting to receive an RCMP delegation, approve minutes, and review financial and activity reports, including budget and use of force data. The agenda is largely routine oversight, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- RCMP delegation
- Financial reports: Mastercard statement, operational/capital budget, cheque detail
- Activity reports: provincial statute, divisional activity, use of force, traffic enforcement
- Chief's report
The Corman Park No. 344 Police Commission approved all June financial reports, including the Mastercard statement, operations/capital budget report, and cheque detail report, as well as several activity reports. The meeting included a delegation from S/Sgt. Barry Thomas of Warman Detachment, who presented statistical enforcement reports. No new business was discussed, and the next meeting was scheduled for August 24, 2022.
- Approved June Mastercard statement (unanimous)
- Approved June Operations/Capital Budget Report (unanimous)
- Approved June Cheque Detail Report (unanimous)
- Approved June Provincial Statute Report (unanimous)
- Approved June Activity by Division Report (unanimous)
- Approved June Divisional Activity Chart (unanimous)
- Approved Provincial Quarterly Use of Force Report (unanimous)
- Approved Quarterly Traffic Enforcement Report (unanimous)
Hamlets
The Cedar Villa Estates Community Association held its 2022 Annual General Meeting, covering water plant updates, road repairs, financial reports, and board elections. Members approved a 4% increase on water usage rates due to expenses exceeding income, and discussed the challenge of finding new board members as current ones retire.
- Water rate increase of 4% on usage approved; flat rate unchanged
- Water plant repairs estimated at roughly $30K over next 2.5 years
- Full chip seal road repair approved for summer, extending road life by 6-8 years
- Hamlet account surplus of $57,644.80; water utility surplus of $116,527.63
- Audit waived for 2022; board chair position extended 1 year with no new nominee
The Cedar Villa Estates Community Association held its 2022 Annual General Meeting on July 19, 2022. The board approved a 4% increase on water usage rates (no change to flat rate), renewed the plant manager contract until April 30, 2024, and voted to waive the financial audit for 2022. The chair position was extended for one year as no successor was nominated.
- Approved 4% increase on water usage rates (no change to flat rate)
- Renewed plant manager contract until April 30, 2024
- Waived financial audit for year ending 2022 (motion carried)
- Extended chair position for 1 year (motion passed)
- Accepted minutes from 2021 AGM (motion passed)
- Accepted social and tenders reports (motion passed)
- Accepted financial report (motion passed)
Council
The Corman Park No. 344 Council is holding its regular meeting on July 18, 2022, with a public hearing on Bylaw 17/22 (P4G Planning District textual amendments) and first reading of Bylaw 04/22 (Goertzen rezoning). The agenda also includes several subdivision, discretionary use, and other planning applications, plus financial reports and committee updates. The meeting includes an in-camera session at 8:30 a.m. and a delegation from Des Nedhe Group at noon.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 17/22 – P4G Planning District textual amendments (Sections 11, 12, 17, 31)
- First reading of Bylaw 04/22 – John and Mary Goertzen rezoning (AG to AR1) at Pcl A NW & NE 10-40-5-W3, Div. 6
- Subdivision applications: SaskPower (parts of 19-38-4-W3 and 13, 14, 15, 24 38-5-W3) and J. & R. Whitley (LSD 5&6, SW-9-3-35-5-W3)
- Discretionary use applications: Church of God community facility, SaskTel telecommunication facility, Hepfner abattoir, Kornelius garage suite
- Rock mulching tender results (CDI 22-025) and financial reports including bank reconciliation and accounts receivable
Council denied a discretionary use application from ISL Engineering on behalf of the Church of God In Christ Jesus the Pillar and Ground of the Truth to operate a community facility, citing lack of community support and unsuitable use for the area. The vote was 5-3. Council also approved several other applications, including a rezoning, subdivisions, an abattoir, a garage suite, and a billboard sign corridor, along with financial approvals and a tax abatement.
- Denied community facility application for Church of God In Christ Jesus (5-3)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for John & Mary Goertzen (unanimous)
- Approved SaskPower right-of-way subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision for J. & R. Whitley (unanimous)
- Approved abattoir discretionary use for Raihan Ahmed (unanimous)
- Approved garage suite for Brad and Crystal Kornelius (unanimous)
- Approved billboard sign corridor for Timberlane Wholesale (6-1)
- Approved $1.75M debenture borrowing for TWP 374 paving (unanimous)
Committee - Planning
The Planning Committee will receive an update on the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G), including recent Regional Oversight Committee discussions on fire training, water treatment, and the Saskatoon Freeway. The committee will also review the carryforward action list, which includes ongoing items on septic approvals, septic monitoring, and the Campland Lagoon. No decisions are expected; the update is for information only.
- P4G update: fire training grounds, regional water treatment, Saskatoon Freeway Phase 3 postponement
- Discussion on wording for North Concept Plan regarding 'COS design standards'
- Carryforward: septic approvals (in progress)
- Carryforward: septic monitoring (in progress)
- Carryforward: Campland Lagoon odour abatement (landowner installing temporary aeration system)
The committee approved its agenda with two additions, received the Planning Carryforward Action List, and accepted the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) update as information. Councillor Greenwood raised concerns about the term 'flood plain' in the Valley Road study, and administration will investigate wording changes. Councillor Froese-Kooijenga asked about fire inspection appeals, and administration will bring back an information item.
- Approved Planning Committee Agenda with additions (unanimous)
- Received Planning Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Received P4G update as information (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:44 a.m. (unanimous)
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee is deciding whether to recommend keeping the Langham Service Road off Highway 305 in its current location after the highway is rebuilt, or to support the Ministry of Highways' preferred option to close it. The committee will also review the carryforward action list and the public works report, including road maintenance, construction tenders, and the dust control pilot program.
- PW 22-009: Ministry of Highways option request for Langham Service Road off Highway 305; recommendation to maintain current location
- TWP RD 374 West construction: 6.4 km surfacing structure, contractor ASL Paving Ltd., estimated start July 11
- Saddle Ridge Paving Project: Lafarge Canada Inc. contractor, asphalt on all internal roads, below budget
- Dust Control Pilot Program: second intake closed June 30, 6 requests received
- Beaver Creek Chip Seal Project: chip seal on access roads and part of internal Hamlet roads
The Public Works Committee approved keeping the Langham Service Road off Highway 305 in its current location after highway reconstruction, rejecting the Ministry of Highways' preferred option to close it. The committee also received the carryforward action list and public works report, and discussed several road and ditch concerns for further investigation.
- Approved maintaining Langham Service Road at current location (unanimous)
- Approved Public Works Committee Agenda with additions (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Report as information (unanimous)
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee is deciding on several items, including a $1.75 million debenture borrowing application for paving Township Road 374, a tax abatement for a fire-destroyed dwelling, a $150 lottery grant for a little library, and a $200,000 municipal reserve funding request for Cathedral Bluffs Estates recreation. The meeting also includes routine administrative updates and a carry-forward action list.
- AD 22-003: Application to borrow $1.75M via debentures for Township Road 374 paving (4 miles), total project cost $3.1M
- AD 22-004: Tax abatement request of $1,583.98 for Michael and Chantal Hofstra after house destroyed by fire
- AD 22-005: $150 Saskatchewan Lotteries grant for Merrill Hills Community Association little library on Delver Crescent
- AD 22-006: $200,000 municipal reserve funding request for Phase 5 of Cathedral Bluffs Estates recreation area
- AD 22-007: Sask Sport road closure request
The Administration Committee approved a $1.75 million debenture borrowing application for the 2022 Township Road 374 paving project, to be repaid over 10 years. It also approved a $1,583.98 tax abatement for a fire-destroyed home, a $150 lottery grant for a little library, a $200,000 municipal reserve grant for Cathedral Bluffs recreation area, and a road closure for a Sask Sport video shoot. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Approved application to LGC for $1.75M debenture for Township Road 374 paving (unanimous)
- Approved $1,583.98 tax abatement for fire-destroyed home on SE 18-39-4 W3rd (unanimous)
- Approved $150 Sask Lotteries grant to Merrill Hills Community Association for little library (unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 Municipal Reserve funding for Cathedral Bluffs Phase 5 recreation area (unanimous)
- Approved road closure on Strathcona Ave for Sask Sport video shoot on July 18, 2022 (unanimous)
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission is meeting to consider two applications: a SaskPower utility right-of-way subdivision and a discretionary use application for a garage suite. The commission will also receive updates on the North and South East Concept Plans and the R.M. Floodplain Policy Update. No rezoning applications are on the agenda.
- SaskPower right-of-way subdivision for existing 138KV transmission line across multiple sections in 38-4 and 38-5 W3
- Kornelius garage suite (111.09 m²) within accessory building on Parcel C, SE 10-39-5-W3
- North Concept Plan bylaw amendments deferred pending wording change from 'City of Saskatoon design standards' to 'regional design standards'
- South East Concept Plan stakeholder engagement held June 22, 2022
- Floodplain policy update: additional hydraulic modelling underway, first model iteration due mid-July
The P4G District Planning Commission approved a SaskPower right-of-way subdivision, a garage suite discretionary use, a billboard sign corridor for Timberlane Wholesale Distributors, and a lot consolidation. All decisions were carried, with the sign corridor motion passing 9-2. No rezoning applications were considered.
- Approved SaskPower right-of-way subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved garage suite for Brad and Crystal Kornelius (unanimous)
- Approved Timberlane billboard sign corridor (9-2)
- Approved lot consolidation for 101091908 Sask. Ltd. (unanimous)
Council
Council will hear a delegation from Arbutus Properties about the proposed Solair urban residential development on 95 hectares east of Saskatoon, with parts of the discussion held in-camera. The meeting also includes public hearings and readings of bylaws for rezoning and official community plan amendments, plus reports on financials, public works, and police.
- Solair development proposal: ~2,810 housing units, ~7,200 residents, community solar, by Arbutus Properties
- Public hearing: Bylaw 13/22 – Juliane Duebner & Gilles Turcotte – AG to AR1 rezoning
- Public hearing: Bylaw 14/22 – Textual amendments to OCP Sections 5 & 4
- Bylaw 16/22 – P4G District OCP amendments – North Concept Plan
- Chip seal within Hamlet of Beaver Creek and Township Road 374 paving tender results
Council unanimously directed administration to prepare bylaw amendments to implement increased planning application fees, higher subdivision servicing fees, and a new development levy bylaw, targeting a January 1, 2023 effective date. The decision follows a consultant's fee review aimed at improving cost recovery. Council also approved several subdivision and rezoning applications, and deferred a proposed P4G North Concept Plan bylaw pending wording changes.
- Directed administration to prepare bylaw amendments for new planning fees, subdivision servicing fees, and development levy bylaw (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Gordon Deibert, NE & SE 35-35-5-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision for Town of Asquith, Parcel B, NE 8-37-9-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision for 101205311 Sask. Ltd./SaskPower, 30m right-of-way (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision for C & N Wiechnik, Greenhead Holdings, boundary alteration (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision for A&R Valette, 4.05 ha parcel, SE 12-37-8-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved garden suite renewal for Leslie & Ellaline Macaskill, 5-year term (unanimous)
- Deferred Bylaw 16/22 (P4G North Concept Plan) pending 'regional design standards' wording change (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Police Commission will review financial reports including Mastercard statements and budget reports. The agenda also includes reviewing activity reports and the Chief's report.
- Review of Operational / Capital Budget Report
- Review of Provincial Statute Report
- Review of Divisional Activity Chart
The Corman Park Police Commission unanimously approved the May Mastercard statement, operations/capital budget report, cheque detail report, provincial statute report, activity by division report, and divisional activity chart. The May Chief's Report was also approved as presented. No new business was discussed, and the next meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2022.
- Approved May Mastercard statement (unanimous)
- Approved May Operations/Capital Budget Report (unanimous)
- Approved May Cheque Detail Report (unanimous)
- Approved May Provincial Statute Report (unanimous)
- Approved May Activity by Division Report (unanimous)
- Approved May Divisional Activity Chart (unanimous)
- Approved May Chief's Report (unanimous)
Committee - Planning
The Planning Committee will review recommendations for increasing planning application fees and subdivision servicing fees. The meeting also includes an update from Meewasin Valley Authority and Parks Canada regarding a potential National Urban Park.
- Proposed increase of residential subdivision servicing fees from $6,560 to $8,505 per lot
- Proposed non-residential subdivision servicing fees of $13,818 per hectare
- Proposed rezoning fee increase for single parcel 'all other' types from $550 to $2,500
- Proposed text amendment fee increase from $400 to $1,350
- Update on National Urban Park pre-feasibility study and future engagement
The committee received the consultant's final report on planning fees and directed administration to prepare bylaw amendments to implement increased planning application fees, subdivision servicing fees, and a new development levy bylaw, targeting January 1, 2023. The motion was carried unanimously. The committee also received updates on the Meewasin/Parks Canada National Urban Park pre-feasibility work, the P4G North Concept Plan, and discussed drainage issues on Auction Mart Road.
- Received Meewasin Valley Authority & Parks Canada delegation as information (unanimous)
- Received Wallace Insights & Firebird Business Consulting planning fee review report and directed administration to prepare bylaw amendments for January 1, 2023 implementation (unanimous)
- Received Planning Carryforward Action List as presented (unanimous)
- Received Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) update as information (unanimous)
- Moved discussion of Future Corman Park Regional Growth Areas in-camera (unanimous)
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee is deciding whether to rename a portion of Township Road 362 to Ahmadiyya Crescent and will receive information on a chip seal application for Cedar Villa roads. They will also review the carryforward action list and a public works report covering road maintenance, tenders, and dust control.
- PW 22-006: Rename portion of Twp Rd 362 east of Range Rd 3050 to Ahmadiyya Crescent
- PW 22-007: Chip seal for Juniper Crescent, Redwood Drive, Redwood Place in Cedar Villa; quotes $69,125 (Raider) and $80,498.75 (Diamond)
- Carryforward: Highway #12 turning lane, street lights at Twp Rd 374/Capital Circle, Saskatoon Freeway Phase 3
- Tender: Twp Rd 374 from Range Rd 3070 to Dalmeny Highway, 6.4 km surfacing
- Dust control pilot program: first application complete, next intake closes June 30
The Public Works Committee approved renaming a 530m portion of Township Road 362 to Ahmadiyya Crescent, awarded the 2022 Saddle Ridge Paving Project to Lafarge Canada Inc. for $1,068,381.22, and received updates on several other items. The committee also approved the agenda with additions and the carryforward action list with removals.
- Approved renaming portion of Township Road 362 to Ahmadiyya Crescent (unanimous)
- Awarded $1,068,381.22 Saddle Ridge Paving Project to Lafarge Canada Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Public Works Committee Agenda with additions (unanimous)
- Approved Public Works Carryforward Action List with items removed (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Director's Report as information (unanimous)
- Received Cedar Villa chip seal request as information (unanimous)
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee is reviewing a Memorandum of Understanding with Des Nedhe Utilities Inc. to provide wastewater treatment services. The committee is also considering two special tax levy requests for the Eagle Ridge Estates organized hamlet.
- Approval of $31,200.00 road tax levy for Eagle Ridge Estates
- Approval of $8,723.00 waste and recycling levy for Eagle Ridge Estates
- Proposed MOU with Des Nedhe Utilities Inc. for wastewater treatment capacity
- Update on RM application to withdraw from Eagle Creek Regional Park Authority
- Subdivision application for Asquith Transfer Station (NE 8-37-9 W3rd)
The Administration Committee approved two special levies for Eagle Ridge Estates (road tax of $31,200 and waste/recycling levy of $8,723) and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Des Nedhe Utilities Inc. to explore wastewater treatment services. The committee also received the carryforward action list and directed administration to investigate a ratepayer's fire invoice concern.
- Approved Eagle Ridge Estates 2022 Road Tax Levy of $31,200 (unanimous)
- Approved Eagle Ridge Estates 2022 Waste and Recycling Levy of $8,723 (unanimous)
- Approved MOU between Des Nedhe Utilities Inc. and RM (unanimous)
- Received Administration Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Directed administration to investigate David Pezderic fire invoice concern
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission will review proposed amendments to the District Official Community Plan (Sections 11, 12, 17, and 31) and a subdivision application from SaskPower for a 30-metre right-of-way. The commission will also receive updates on the North Concept Plan, South East Concept Plan, and floodplain policy.
- Subdivision application 2022/11: SaskPower Corp. to subdivide a 30m right-of-way on Pcl H, SE & SW 21-36-6-W3 for an existing 138KV transmission line
- Textual amendments to OCP Sections 11, 12, 17, and 31 to clarify agricultural residential policies, create a Comprehensive Development Review process, and clarify density provisions
- Update: North Concept Plan bylaw amendments being prepared for council adoption
- Update: South East Concept Plan engagement ongoing
- Update: Floodplain policy update with additional modelling work approved
The P4G District Planning Commission unanimously recommended amendments to Sections 11, 12, 17, and 31 of the Official Community Plan to member councils. The Commission also unanimously approved a right-of-way subdivision application from Sask Power Corp. A motion to record all future DPC votes was carried, with Councillor R. Beck opposed.
- Recommended DOCP amendments to Sections 11, 12, 17, 31 (unanimous)
- Approved 30m right-of-way subdivision for Sask Power Corp (unanimous)
- Approved May 4, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Received Meewasin Valley Authority/Parks Canada delegation as information (unanimous)
- Carried motion to record all future DPC votes (12-1, Beck opposed)
Council
Council approved a 3.24% property tax increase by setting the 2022 uniform mill rate at 5.24, and approved a 4.0% increase to water utility rates effective July 15, 2022. Several subdivision and rezoning applications were approved, and Bylaw 14/22 (zoning housekeeping amendments) received first reading.
- Set 2022 uniform mill rate at 5.24 (unanimous)
- Approved 4.0% water rate increase for all systems, effective July 15, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Deubner & Turcotte, LSD 4&5 SW 27-35-4-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision for OJA Holdings, NW 30-35-4-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved discretionary use for Klypak fill/grading on Parcel P, SW 1-38-5-W3 until Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Blackstone Land & Cattle Corp. Village at Crossmount site plan (unanimous)
- Gave first reading to Bylaw 14/22 (zoning housekeeping amendments) (unanimous)
- Rescinded third reading of Bylaw 42/21, then gave it third reading as amended (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Corman Park Police Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from April 27, 2022. They will review financial reports (Mastercard statement, budget report, cheque details) and activity reports (provincial statute, division activity). The chief's report and new business are also on the agenda.
- Review of Mastercard statement
- Operational and capital budget report
- Cheque detail review
- Provincial statute report
- Activity by division report
The Corman Park Police Commission approved the April financial and activity reports and the Chief's Report. The Chief's Report noted the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police approved a transition to 9mm pistols for municipal police services, which Chief Chomyn will pursue. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved April Mastercard statement (unanimous)
- Approved April Operations/Capital Budget Report (unanimous)
- Approved April Cheque Detail Report (unanimous)
- Approved April Provincial Statute Report (unanimous)
- Approved April Activity by Division Report (unanimous)
- Approved April Divisional Activity Chart (unanimous)
- Approved April Chief's Report (unanimous)
Committee - Planning
The Planning Committee will receive an update on the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) planning district. The committee will also hold an in-camera session regarding coordination between Corman Park and Saskatoon administrations.
- Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) planning district update
- In-camera discussion on Corman Park and Saskatoon municipal coordination
- Update on septic system approvals and monitoring procedures
- Odour abatement discussion regarding Campland Lagoon at Ptn NW 10-38-6-W3
The Planning Committee approved its agenda and received the Planning Carryforward Action List as information. It also received an update on the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G), noting the North Concept Plan recommendation was sent to the District Planning Commission and will require bylaw approval. The committee then moved in-camera to discuss Corman Park and Saskatoon municipal coordination, with no decisions made in open session.
- Approved Planning Committee Agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Received Planning Carryforward Action List as information (unanimous)
- Received P4G update as information (unanimous)
- Moved in-camera for Corman Park-Saskatoon coordination update (unanimous)
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee will review a carryforward action list, receive a public works report, and decide on a recommendation regarding Neault Road. The recommendation is to receive the report as information and take no further action to request Saskatoon rename Neault Road as Dalmeny Road. The agenda also includes updates on road maintenance, tenders, and dust control programs.
- Council Decision Item PW 22-010: Recommendation to take no action on renaming Neault Road to Dalmeny Road
- Tender for Township Road 374 surfacing structure (6.4 km) expected mid-to-late May
- Tender for Saddle Ridge internal road surfacing (1.8 km) expected May 11
- Dust control pilot program: 19 requests received, first application expected May 23-June 10
- Buck's Auto required to apply dust control at its expense between May 16-31
The Public Works Committee received a report on the Neault Road naming history and unanimously decided to take no further action to request the City of Saskatoon rename Neault Road as Dalmeny Road. The committee also approved the agenda, carryforward action list, and director's report, and directed administration to investigate several road and utility concerns.
- Approved agenda with 5 added items (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Director's Report as information (unanimous)
- Received Neault Road renaming report; no further action to request rename (unanimous)
- Directed administration to investigate SP90 application on Rge Rd 3051
- Directed administration to investigate intersection specs at Twp Rd 382 & Rge Rd 3042
- Directed administration to investigate setback distances for trees
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee is reviewing the 2021 audited financial statements presented by Deloitte LLP. The meeting also includes updates on the Eagle Creek Regional Park application, the Asquith Transfer Station subdivision, and recent employee engagement survey results.
- Presentation of 2021 Audited Financial Statements by Deloitte LLP
- Annual audit cost of approximately $35,000
- Update on application to leave the Eagle Creek Regional Park Authority
- Subdivision application for Asquith Transfer Station land
- Report on 91% participation in the recent Employee Engagement Survey
The Administration Committee accepted the 2021 audited financial statements as presented by Deloitte LLP, approved a spring council bus tour for June 7, 2022, and approved a $3,000 budget for the annual staff and council family BBQ. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Approved Administration Committee agenda (unanimous)
- Accepted 2021 Audited Financial Statements as presented (unanimous)
- Received April 2022 Administration Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Approved spring council bus tour on June 7, 2022, starting 8:00 a.m. at Municipal Office (unanimous)
- Approved $3,000 budget for Staff and Council Family BBQ (unanimous)
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission is reviewing updates for the North and South East Concept Plans, including a proposed budget increase for the South East project. The meeting also addresses floodplain policy updates and a discretionary use application for land filling and grading.
- South East Concept Plan: Proposed $15,000 budget increase and seven-month schedule extension
- R.M. Floodplain Policy Update: Stantec contract for additional modelling work up to $75,000
- Discretionary Use Application: H. & G. Klypak request for filling, levelling, and grading at Par P SW 1-32-5 W3
- North Concept Plan: Review of completed plan for potential endorsement
The P4G District Planning Commission recommended that member councils amend the District Official Community Plan to append the North Concept Plan and make related text and map changes. The commission also approved a discretionary use application for filling, grading, and leveling land on Parcel P, SW-1-38-5-W3, subject to conditions. No rezoning or subdivision applications were considered.
- Recommended amending P4G District OCP to append North Concept Plan (carried)
- Approved discretionary use 2022/08 for Heney & Gwen Klypak to fill, grade, and level land until Dec 31, 2022 (carried)
- Tabled motion for North Concept Plan not seconded
- Approved agenda and minutes (carried)
- Received business arising updates as information (carried)
Council
The Corman Park No. 344 Council is holding its regular meeting to review financial reports, consider planning applications (subdivision, discretionary uses like garage suites and an aggregate operation), and receive updates from administration and the police chief. The agenda also includes correspondence items and upcoming meeting notices. The attached minutes from April 11, 2022, show routine approvals and a detailed bylaw enforcement update.
- Subdivision application by Reed & Kimberly Willison – LSD 15 & 16 NE 14-35-4-W3 – Div. 1
- Discretionary use: Garage suite for Tyson Chillog (on behalf of Dennis and Caroline Chillog) – Pcl D SE 4-39-5-W3 – Div. 6
- Discretionary use: Garage suite for Bonnie & Louis Martel – Pcl A NE 27-36-4-W3 – Div. 1
- Discretionary use: Aggregate Resource Extraction, Storage, and Processing Operation for ASL Paving Ltd. (on behalf of Jeffrey & Janice Brown) – NE & NW-10-39-9-W3-9E – Div. 7
- Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Withdrawals
Council approved three discretionary use applications: a subdivision for a historical site, two garage suites, and a four-year renewal of an aggregate extraction operation. It also approved the operations and capital variance report, accounts receivable aged listing with tax roll transfers, and the municipal hail withdrawal list. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Approved subdivision for historical site at NE 14-35-4-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved garage suite at SE 4-39-5-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved garage suite at NE 27-36-4-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved 4-year aggregate extraction renewal at NE & NW 10-39-9-W3 (unanimous)
- Approved operations and capital variance report for period ending March 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved accounts receivable aged listing and 30-day tax roll transfer notices (unanimous)
- Approved municipal hail withdrawal list (unanimous)
- Approved council indemnity and payroll for April 2022 (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Police Commission will review financial reports including Mastercard statements and general ledger summaries. The agenda also includes reviewing activity reports and the Chief's Report.
- Review of March 23, 2022, minutes
- Financial reports including Cheque Detail and General Ledger Trial Balance
- Provincial Statute Report and Divisional Activity Chart reviews
- Chief's Report
The Corman Park Police Commission approved all March financial reports, activity reports, and the Chief's Report unanimously. The commission also directed Chief Chomyn to develop a plan of action regarding increased coyote sightings in the Furdale area, and changed the May meeting time to 1 p.m.
- Approved March Mastercard statement (unanimous)
- Approved March Operations/Capital Budget Report (unanimous)
- Approved March Cheque Detail Report with clarification request on West Well Refund (unanimous)
- Approved March Provincial Statute Report (unanimous)
- Approved March Activity by Division Report (unanimous)
- Approved March Divisional Activity Chart (unanimous)
- Approved Provincial Quarterly Use of Force Report (unanimous)
- Approved Quarterly Traffic Enforcement Report (unanimous)
Hamlets
At the Furdale Annual General Meeting, residents voted 18 to 14 against approving increased population density via subdivision. The board also approved the 2022 hamlet budget and elected Tennille Knezacek to the board.
- Approved 2022 hamlet budget totaling $59,925
- Reported 2021 year-end reserve of $203,005.56
- Noted estimated $300,000 cost for future Reginald road refurbishment
- Passed motion to elect Tennille Knezacek to the Hamlet Board
- Voted 'No' to subdivision of Furdale
Residents voted 18-14 against increased population density through subdivision, and the board will take no further action on subdivision. The 2022 budget of $59,925 and financial reports were approved. Tennille Knezacek was elected to the board.
- Approved 2021 financial report with reserve of $203,005.56
- Approved 2022 hamlet budget of $59,925
- Vote against subdivision: No 18, Yes 14; no further action
- Elected Tennille Knezacek to board
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission is meeting to receive updates on the North and South East Concept Plans and the R.M. Floodplain Policy, and to decide on two discretionary use applications for garage suites. The commission will vote on approving the garage suites, subject to conditions, and will hear updates on ongoing planning projects.
- Discretionary use application for a garage suite at Parcel D, SE-4-39-5-W3 (Chillog) - recommended for approval with conditions
- Discretionary use application for a garage suite at Par A, NE 27-36-4-W3 (Martel) - recommended for approval with conditions
- Update on North Concept Plan - final report provided, recommendation expected at May meeting
- Update on South East Concept Plan - over halfway done, engagement to begin
- Update on R.M. Floodplain Policy - potential scope, budget, and schedule change
The P4G District Planning Commission approved two garage suite applications, one for Tyson Chillog on behalf of Dennis and Carol Chillog (Parcel D, SE 4-39-5-W3) and one for Bonnie and Louis Martel (Parcel A, NE 27-36-4-W3), each with conditions. The commission also adopted an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement statement and received updates on the North and South East Concept Plans, the R.M. Floodplain Policy Update, and a presentation on property assessment and tax growth. No rezoning or subdivision applications were considered.
- Approved garage suite for Chillog (Parcel D, SE 4-39-5-W3) with conditions
- Approved garage suite for Martel (Parcel A, NE 27-36-4-W3) with conditions
- Adopted Indigenous Land Acknowledgement wording
- Approved agenda as amended to include item 12.a)
- Received updates on North and South East Concept Plans and Floodplain Policy as information
- Received property assessment and tax growth presentation as information
Council
The Corman Park Council meeting agenda includes several first, second, and third readings of bylaws regarding rezoning and road closures. The council will also review planning committee reports and administrative updates regarding potash tax sharing.
- Bylaw 07/22: Riverside Country Club road closure
- Bylaw 06/22: Rezoning for Beverly & Garry Vanderpost (AG to AR1)
- Bylaw 03/22: Rezoning for David Greenwood (DAG1 to DAR1)
- Bylaw 10/22: Rezoning for Ronald Blazeiko (AG to AR1)
- Discretionary Use: Bed & Breakfast Home application for Valerie & Ross Wiebe
Council directed administration to prepare a revised consulting agreement with Stantec for additional flood plain modelling (Option 1) at a cost of up to $75,000. Council also approved several rezoning and subdivision applications, denied a tax abatement request, and passed multiple bylaws.
- Approved $75,000 for revised flood plain modelling scope (unanimous)
- Approved Riverside Country Club rezoning and subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved Vanderpost rezoning and subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved Wiebe bed and breakfast discretionary use (unanimous)
- Denied Sheldon Hahn tax abatement request (7-1)
- Approved 2022 potash mill rate at 6.1470 and fire levy at 0.141 (unanimous)
- Gave three readings to Bylaw 12/22 repealing whistle cessation bylaws (unanimous)
- Approved Policy TS-015.1 on borrow pit agreements (unanimous)
Committee - Planning
The Planning Committee will receive updates on bylaw enforcement and the P4G planning district, and will consider directing administration to prepare a revised consulting agreement with Stantec for additional flood plain modelling at a cost of $75,000. The agenda also includes an in-camera update on the South East Concept Plan.
- Revised Stantec agreement for flood plain modelling, $75,000
- Bylaw enforcement update: ongoing cases, including Bucks Auto/Evraz Canada order
- P4G update: North Concept Plan nearing approval
- South East Concept Plan update (in camera)
- Carryforward items: septic approvals, septic monitoring, Campland Lagoon
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee is reviewing a proposal from the Ministry of Highways to implement a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) at the Highway 16 and Dalmeny Access Road intersection. The project, scheduled for construction in 2022, aims to improve safety by reducing accident severity. The committee is also considering an amendment to the Borrow Pit Agreement Policy regarding landowner compensation.
- Proposed Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) at Highway 16 and Dalmeny Access Road
- Amendment to Policy TS-015.1 to make borrow pit material compensation discretionary
- Update on street light installation at Twp Rd 374 and Capital Circle
- Status update on Highway 12 turning lane construction project
- Construction of surfacing structures for Township Road 374 and Saddle Ridge
The Public Works Committee approved Policy TS-015.1, making monetary compensation for road construction materials discretionary and subject to exceptional circumstances, rather than mandatory. The committee also received the Carryforward Action List and Director's Report, and discussed the Highway 16/Dalmeny Access Road intersection upgrade, Beam Road paving, VCA Road rejuvenation, and gravel testing on RM-owned land.
- Approved Policy TS-015.1 Borrow Pit Agreements (unanimous)
- Approved Public Works Committee Agenda with additions (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Director's Report as information (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:35 a.m. (unanimous)
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee will review a recommendation to deny a tax abatement request from Sheldon Hahn for 2017-2018 municipal and school taxes on a new dwelling at SE 13-37-7 W3rd. The committee will also receive information on the 2022-23 provincial budget's municipal revenue sharing, which shows a projected $41,676 funding deficit for the RM. Additionally, the committee will discuss appointing a voting delegate for the SAMA Annual Meeting and review the carryforward action list.
- Tax abatement request denial for SE 13-37-7 W3rd, totaling $5,090.85
- 2022-23 Municipal Revenue Sharing: $1,319,956 for RM, down 2.16% from 2021
- Appointment of Tanya Kolbeck as voting delegate for 2022 SAMA Annual Meeting
- Carryforward items: Eagle Creek Regional Park removal, Asquith Transfer Station subdivision, RM Emergency Plan update, employee engagement survey results
Police Commission
The Corman Park Police Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from March 7, 2022, and to review financial reports including the Mastercard statement, general ledger, and cheque details. They will also receive activity reports and the Chief's report, and discuss any new business. The meeting is open to the public.
- Approve minutes from March 7, 2022
- Review financial reports: Mastercard statement, general ledger summary, trial balance, cheque detail
- Review activity reports: provincial statute, activity by division, divisional activity chart
- Chief's report
- Next meeting scheduled for April 27, 2022
Council
The RM of Corman Park council is holding its regular meeting with a delegation from ratepayers Ted Hansen and Juliane Deubner opposing a Public Works Committee recommendation to spend over $400,000 on CN rail crossing upgrades for whistle cessation. The council will also consider rezoning bylaws, a public hearing, and routine financial and administrative reports. The agenda includes several planning applications and a community grant request.
- Delegation on whistle cessation costs (over $400,000) for CN crossing upgrades
- Bylaw 03/22: David Greenwood rezoning SE-30-37-6-W3 from DAG1 to DAR1
- Bylaw 10/22: Ronald Blazeiko rezoning NW-12-37-7-W3 from AG to AR1
- Public hearing and second/third reading for Bylaw 02/22 (Dave & Martha Peters) and Bylaw 05/22 (Blake Knittig & Danea Armstrong Knittig) AG to AR1
- Discretionary use applications: Patience Lake Road Business Park (filling/levelling/grading) and Acadia Investments (construction yard)
Council approved multiple rezoning and subdivision applications, including for David Greenwood and Ronald Blazeiko, subject to conditions. It also approved a dust control pilot program, a recycling bin at the Haight Shop, and denied a request for whistle cessation on CN Rail crossings. Several reports and minutes were received as information.
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for David Greenwood (SE 30-37-6-W3) (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Ronald Blazeiko (NW 12-37-7-W3) (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision for Ministry of Highways (E 1/2 20-38-5-W3) (unanimous)
- Approved discretionary use renewal for Patience Lake Road Business Park (unanimous)
- Approved discretionary use for Acadia Investments construction yard (unanimous)
- Denied whistle cessation request for 7 CN Rail crossings (unanimous)
- Approved dust control pilot program and Policy TS-014 (unanimous)
- Approved $16,305.06 grant for Cathedral Bluffs Community Association (unanimous)
Committee - Planning
The Planning Committee will receive an annual update from SREDA on regional economic development, an update on the P4G planning district, and discuss the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw update in camera. The meeting also includes a carryforward action list with items on septic approvals and monitoring.
- Delegation from SREDA for annual update
- P4G North Concept Plan nearing completion, expected for endorsement in spring 2022
- In-camera discussion on OCP and Zoning Bylaw direction
- Carryforward: septic approvals and monitoring updates
- Campland Lagoon item marked complete
Police Commission
The Police Commission will meet to review financial reports and police activity. The agenda includes reviewing the Chief's report and various divisional activity charts.
- Review of Mastercard Statement and General Ledger
- Review of Provincial Statute Report
- Review of Divisional Activity Chart
The Corman Park Police Commission approved the 2022 Policing Plan, the Chief's reports, and all January financial and activity reports. The commission also received correspondence about amendments to police equipment regulations and discussed fleet status, noting one new vehicle expected in May. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.
- Approved 2022 Policing Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Chief's Reports as presented (unanimous)
- Approved January Mastercard statement (unanimous)
- Approved January GL Reports (unanimous)
- Approved January Cheque Detail Report (unanimous)
- Approved January Provincial Statute Report (unanimous)
- Approved January Activity by Division Report (unanimous)
- Approved January Divisional Activity Chart (unanimous)
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee is reviewing a request for whistle cessation on the CN Watrous Subdivision Line. The committee recommended applying for Transport Canada funding for compliance upgrades and further evaluating whistle cessation at specific locations.
- Recommendation to apply for Transport Canada funding for grade crossing improvements
- Proposal to consider whistle cessation at locations 2, 3, 4, and 5 based on cost and impact
- Recommendation to deny whistle cessation requests for locations 1, 6, and 7
- Proposed use of a frontage levy on landowners within one mile of crossings for cost recovery
- Update on street light installation costs and 2022 budget funding options
The Public Works Committee denied requests for whistle cessation at seven CN Rail crossings and approved applying for Transport Canada funding to bring grade crossings into compliance. It also approved a dust control pilot program, directed staff to arrange dust control for Buck's Auto, and voted to stop paying Green Prairie Environmental for recycling services at the South Saskatoon Landfill, replacing it with a bin at the Haight Shop.
- Denied whistle cessation at 7 CN Rail crossings (unanimous)
- Approved application to Transport Canada for grade crossing compliance funding (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 dust control pilot program and Policy TS-014 (unanimous)
- Directed Administration to contact Buck's Auto for dust control on Hodgson Road and Carmart Road (unanimous)
- Discontinued recycling payments to Green Prairie Environmental and placed a bin at Haight Shop (unanimous)
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee is meeting to review the carry-forward action list, receive a presentation on Occupational Health & Safety audit results, accept the Eagle Ridge Annual General Meeting minutes, and determine support for resolutions to be debated at the SARM 2022 Annual Convention. The agenda includes routine administrative items and updates on ongoing matters such as the RM's withdrawal from the Eagle Creek Regional Park Authority and the Asquith Transfer Station subdivision.
- Delegation at 8:45 am: OH&S Internal Cor Audit Results presented by OH&S Officer Amie Beatch
- Eagle Ridge AGM minutes received; hamlet receives ~$220,000 annually in Provincial Revenue Sharing
- SARM 2022 Annual Convention resolutions to be reviewed for support; voting delegates are Councillors Trask and Chuhaniuk
- Carry-forward action list includes Eagle Creek Regional Park withdrawal (ongoing since 2015) and Asquith Transfer Station subdivision
- Eagle Ridge 2022 budget approved at AGM; road construction decision targeted for 2022, construction in 2023
The Administration Committee approved its agenda and received the February 2022 Carryforward Action List. It received the 2022 Eagle Ridge Annual General Meeting minutes as information, which will be submitted to the Ministry and posted online. The committee also reviewed resolutions for the SARM 2022 Annual Convention and received an Occupational Health & Safety internal COR audit presentation. All items were carried unanimously; no substantive decisions were made beyond receiving information.
- Approved Administration Committee agenda (unanimous)
- Received February 2022 Administration Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Received 2022 Eagle Ridge Annual General Meeting minutes as information (unanimous)
- Received SARM 2022 Annual Convention resolutions as information (unanimous)
- Received correspondence items as information (unanimous)
- Received Occupational Health & Safety internal COR audit results presentation (unanimous)
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission is reviewing an application by David Greenwood to rezone and subdivide a portion of SE 30-37-6 W3. The proposal seeks to create a 4.05 hectare residential parcel from an existing agricultural district. The commission also received updates on the North Concept Plan and the South East Concept Plan.
- Rezoning of SE 30-37-6 W3 Ext 11 from DAG1 to DAR1
- Subdivision of a 4.05 ha parcel (Parcel 'B')
- Update on North Concept Plan finalization
- Update on South East Concept Plan schedule extension
- Review of R.M. Floodplain Policy Update
The P4G District Planning Commission approved a rezoning and subdivision application for a 10.01-acre parcel (SE 30-37-6-W3) from agricultural to agricultural residential, subject to conditions including drainage, health, and airport zoning restrictions. The commission also approved a Ministry of Highways subdivision for road widening and public improvement parcels, a construction yard discretionary use for Acadia Investments, a five-year renewal of a filling and grading operation for Patience Lake Road Business Park, and a lot consolidation for BizHub Developments. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved rezoning and subdivision of 10.01-acre parcel for David Greenwood (carried)
- Approved Ministry of Highways subdivision for road widening and public improvement (carried)
- Approved construction yard discretionary use for Acadia Investments Ltd. (carried)
- Approved 5-year renewal of filling, levelling, and grading operation for Patience Lake Road Business Park (carried)
- Approved lot consolidation for BizHub Developments Ltd. (carried)
Council
The council will hold a public hearing and consider second and third reading of Bylaw 01/22 to rezone part of the East Floral Industrial Park from Agricultural Residential to Light Industrial. It will also consider first reading of two rezoning bylaws for agricultural to residential use, and hear a discretionary use application for a home-based business and an animal kennel. Administrative items include tax arrears, a lotteries grant application, and a noise bylaw event permit.
- Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 01/22 – East Floral Industrial Park rezoning (Ptn. Pcl A NW 35-35-4-W3)
- First reading of Bylaw 02/22 – Dave & Martha Peters rezoning AG to AR1 (SE 6-40-4-W3)
- First reading of Bylaw 05/22 – Blake Knittig & Danea Armstrong Knittig rezoning AG to AR1 (SE 22-35-5-W3)
- Discretionary use: Daniel & Patricia Giesbrecht home-based business (Pcl C SE 2-40-4-W3)
- Discretionary use: Kathy Lang for Robert Glas animal kennel (LSD 9&10 NE 25-38-8-W3)
Council approved several rezoning and subdivision applications, including the Peters and Armstrong Knittig properties, and a discretionary use for a dog agility training facility. It also gave third reading to Bylaw 09/22, which provides tax exemptions for privately owned public utilities. The Saskatoon Freeway study update and fire inspection overview were received as information.
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Martha & David Peters (SE 6-40-4-W3) (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for Danea Armstrong Knittig et al. (SE 22-35-5-W3) (unanimous)
- Approved discretionary use for Daniel & Patricia Giesbrecht dog agility training (unanimous)
- Approved discretionary use for Kathy Lang/Robert Glas animal kennel (unanimous)
- Gave third reading to Bylaw 09/22 (tax exemption for private utilities) (unanimous)
- Approved Noise Bylaw Special Event Permit for Saskatchewan Drag Racing Association 2022 season (unanimous)
- Approved MOU for joint use facility exploration with Warman, Martensville, and school divisions (unanimous)
- Received Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study update as information (unanimous)
Committee - Planning
The Corman Park Planning Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Saskatoon Freeway functional planning study, the newly implemented fire inspection process, and the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G). The committee will also review the planning carryforward action list and discuss the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw update in camera.
- Delegation from Ministry of Highways on Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study, including phase 1 endorsement and phase 2 public engagement
- Overview of fire inspection process under Fire Services Agreement with Saskatoon Fire Department, including common issues and enforcement
- Update on P4G Planning District, including 2021 annual report and North Concept Plan status
- In camera discussion on proposed OCP direction
- Carryforward items: septic approvals, septic monitoring, Campland Lagoon
The Planning Committee received updates on the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study, fire inspections, the P4G planning district, and the R.M.'s Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw update. All items were received as information, with no substantive decisions made. The OCP discussion was held in-camera.
- Received Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study update as information (unanimous)
- Received Planning Carryforward Action List as presented (unanimous)
- Received fire inspection overview report as information (unanimous)
- Received P4G update including 2021 annual report as information (unanimous)
- Moved OCP and Zoning Bylaw update discussion in-camera (unanimous)
- Received OCP and Zoning Bylaw update as information after returning from in-camera (unanimous)
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee is meeting to review the carryforward action list, receive the Public Works report, and discuss a decision item on whether the RM should deliver dust control services in-house or continue using a private contractor. The report notes that a cost-benefit analysis found contracting remains more cost-effective at current volumes. The agenda also includes updates on road tenders, including grader purchases and surfacing projects.
- Dust control cost-benefit analysis: in-house service not cost-effective at current volumes; contractor McGill's supplies calcium chloride at $0.50/L
- 2022 Grader Tenders: Finning Canada successful bidder, final cost below budget
- Township Road 374 surfacing (6.4 km) to be tendered late May 2022
- Saddle Ridge internal roads surfacing (1.8 km) to be tendered late March 2022
- Highway #12 turning lane at Lutheran Road: awaiting Ministry review; no tender date
The Public Works Committee met briefly and approved its agenda, received the carryforward action list, and received the Public Works Director's Report as information. The committee also received a report on dust control, which concluded that using a private contractor remains more cost-effective than bringing the service in-house. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and discussing snow removal.
- Approved Public Works Committee Agenda with addition of Snow Removal item (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Director's Report as information (unanimous)
- Received dust control report as information (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:41 a.m. (unanimous)
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee is meeting to review its carry-forward action list, discuss two items in-camera (a joint-use development MOU in the Warman/Martensville Regional Node and the Greenbryre Estates Bare Land Condominium Association), and receive correspondence from the Minister of Government Relations. The agenda includes routine administrative items and updates on long-standing issues like the RM's withdrawal from the Eagle Creek Regional Park Authority and the Asquith Transfer Station subdivision.
- In-camera discussion of MOU for joint-use development in Warman/Martensville Regional Node
- In-camera discussion of Greenbryre Estates Bare Land Condominium Association
- Update on RM's withdrawal from Eagle Creek Regional Park Authority (ongoing since 2015)
- Asquith Transfer Station subdivision documents submitted to Community Planning (Province)
- Correspondence from Minister Don McMorris re: Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth District Planning Commission
The Administration Committee approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the R.M. of Corman Park, the Cities of Martensville and Warman, and two school divisions to explore a joint-use facility in the regional node. The Reeve and CAO were authorized to sign the agreement. The committee also received the January 2022 carryforward action list and correspondence, and directed administration to continue working with the Greenbryre Estates Condominium Association on service options.
- Approved MOU for joint-use facility exploration (unanimous)
- Authorized Reeve and CAO to sign MOU (unanimous)
- Received January 2022 Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Received correspondence from Minister of Government Relations (unanimous)
- Directed administration to continue work with Greenbryre Estates on service options (unanimous)
P4G District Planning Commission (DPC)
The P4G District Planning Commission met on February 2, 2022, and received updates on the North and South East Concept Plans, the R.M. Floodplain Policy Update, and a presentation on the Saskatoon Freeway. No rezoning, subdivision, or discretionary use applications were considered. The commission also confirmed its 2022 meeting dates and received correspondence from the Minister of Government Relations.
- Received updates on North Concept Plan, South East Concept Plan, and R.M. Floodplain Policy Update as information (carried)
- Received Saskatoon Freeway presentation as information (carried)
- Confirmed 2022 DPC meeting dates (carried)
- Received correspondence from 2013 Regional Summit Speakers as information (carried)
- Received correspondence from Minister of Government Relations as information (carried)
Police Commission
The Corman Park Police Commission is meeting to receive a statistical report from Warman and Saskatoon RCMP, and to review financial and activity reports. The agenda is largely routine, covering minutes, correspondence, and standard reports, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Delegation: Warman RCMP and Saskatoon RCMP Statistical Report
- Financial reports: Mastercard statement, general ledger summary, trial balance, cheque detail
- Activity reports: provincial statute, divisional activity, use of force, traffic enforcement
- Chief's report
The Corman Park Police Commission met on January 26, 2022, and approved routine financial and activity reports, including the December Mastercard statement, GL reports, and cheque detail report. The commission also approved the December provincial statute, activity by division, divisional activity chart, quarterly use of force, and quarterly traffic enforcement reports. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with the only notable action being a unanimous vote to move the February meeting to February 28, 2022.
- Approved December Mastercard statement (unanimous)
- Approved December GL reports (unanimous)
- Approved December Cheque Detail Report (unanimous)
- Approved December Provincial Statute Report (unanimous)
- Approved December Activity by Division Report (unanimous)
- Approved December Divisional Activity Chart (unanimous)
- Approved Provincial Quarterly Use of Force Report (unanimous)
- Approved Quarterly Traffic Enforcement Report (unanimous)
Hamlets
The Eagle Ridge Hamlet Annual General Meeting approved the 2021 financial statement and the 2022 budget. The board discussed the process for adding new property to the hamlet, deciding it was not a high priority. Roadway and Saskatoon Freeway project updates were provided, with decisions on roads expected in 2022 and construction in 2023.
- Approved 2021 financial statement
- Approved 2022 budget
- Discussed roadway alternatives; decision expected in 2022, construction in 2023
- Saskatoon Freeway project update; open house expected in early 2022
- Next AGM set for January 31, 2023
The Eagle Ridge Hamlet Annual General Meeting approved the 2021 financial statement, the 2022 budget, and the board's activity report. The board also decided not to pursue adding new property to the hamlet at this time, and discussed road and Saskatoon Freeway updates. The next AGM is set for January 31, 2023.
- Approved agenda for Jan 25, 2022 AGM
- Adopted minutes of Jan 26, 2021 AGM
- Approved Report on Board Activities
- Approved 2021 financial statement
- Approved 2022 budget
- Set next AGM for Jan 31, 2023
Council
The Corman Park No. 344 Council is holding its regular meeting to consider planning applications, including a rezoning for East Floral Industrial Park and a subdivision for Isaac and Lynette Janzen. They will also review financial reports, committee reports, and correspondence. The meeting includes an in-camera session for legal matters.
- Bylaw 01/22: Rezoning of East Floral Industrial Park lands (Ptn Pcl A, NW 35-35-4-W3) from AR1 to M1
- Subdivision application by Isaac and Lynette Janzen (Pcl A & B SE 31-39-3-W3)
- Update on Delta Construction Group Inc. (NE 8-39-9-W3)
- Financial reports including cheque summary, bank reconciliation, and accounts receivable
- Heritage Saskatchewan 2022 Membership & AGM correspondence
Council approved a rezoning and subdivision application by East Floral Industrial Park Ltd. to create four industrial lots, subject to conditions including ministerial approval. They also approved a four-year renewal of an aggregate extraction operation for Delta Construction Group Inc., and a subdivision for Isaac and Lynette Janzen. Several routine financial and administrative reports were approved unanimously.
- Approved rezoning and subdivision for East Floral Industrial Park Ltd. (unanimous)
- Approved 4-year aggregate extraction renewal for Delta Construction Group Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved subdivision for Isaac and Lynette Janzen (unanimous)
- Approved accounts for payment, MasterCard statement, bank reconciliation (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 SARM insurance plan policy renewals (unanimous)
- Approved Heritage Saskatchewan 2022 membership renewal (unanimous)
- Received 2021 Planning Department Annual Report as information (unanimous)
- Approved Bylaw 01/22 for first reading (unanimous)
Committee - Planning
The Corman Park Planning Committee is meeting to receive updates on the new Construction Codes Act, the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) planning district, and the 2021 Planning Department annual report. The agenda also includes a carryforward action list with ongoing items on septic approvals and monitoring. No decisions are being made; all items are for information.
- Construction Codes Act replaces Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act; new regulations for building, energy, and plumbing codes
- Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms required in all residential buildings by July 1, 2022
- P4G Planning District effective January 1, 2022; first DPC meeting February 2, 2022
- 2021 Planning Department annual report: 343 development permits, 288 building permits, construction value over $91 million
- Carryforward items: septic approvals, septic monitoring, Campland Lagoon water hauling
The Planning Committee approved its agenda with an added item on the Saskatoon Freeway and received several informational updates. It accepted the Planning Carryforward Action List, the Construction Codes Act update, the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) update, and the 2021 Planning Department Annual Report, all carried unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.
- Approved Planning Committee Agenda with addition of Saskatoon Freeway item (unanimous)
- Received Planning Carryforward Action List as information (unanimous)
- Accepted Construction Codes Act update as information (unanimous)
- Received Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) update as information (unanimous)
- Accepted 2021 Planning Department Annual Report as information (unanimous)
Committee - Public Works
The Public Works Committee is meeting to review the carryforward action list, receive the Public Works report, and get an update on the civic addressing project. The civic addressing project has installed about 3,800 signs, but addresses still need to be verified and registered with agencies before emergency services can use them. The committee will also hear about road maintenance, tenders, and other ongoing items.
- Civic addressing: ~3,800 signs installed, ~400 remaining; addresses to be finalized by Feb 2022, registered with CAR/MHI/ISC by Mar-Aug 2022, and in use by Jul/Aug 2022.
- Highway #12 turning lane: awaiting MHI tender in spring 2022.
- Street light installation at Twp Rd 374 & Capital Circle: grant denied twice, re-apply in 2022.
- 2022 Grader Tenders: only one bid received, will re-post for more competitive pricing.
- Road-use agreement with City of Warman for Twp Rd 390 access.
The Public Works Committee received the Civic Addressing project update as information, noting about 3,800 signs installed since 2019 with fewer than 400 remaining. The update outlined steps needed before addresses can be used by emergency services, with full use expected by July/August 2022 and sign installation completed by fall 2022. The committee also approved the agenda with additions on fencing and dust control, and received the carryforward action list and director's report. No binding decisions were made; all items were received as information or approved procedurally.
- Approved Public Works Committee agenda with additions (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Received Public Works Director's Report as information (unanimous)
- Received Civic Addressing project update as information (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:50 a.m. (unanimous)
Committee - Administration
The Administration Committee will consider renewing the RM's 2022 SARM insurance policies (Liability Self-Insurance, Excess Liability, and Fidelity Bond) with a combined premium of $24,252.88, up from $23,290.17 in 2021. The committee will also review the carry-forward action list, including the long-standing Eagle Creek Regional Park membership withdrawal, and accept correspondence about the South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards board meeting and the 2022 City Nature Challenge.
- Renewal of SARM Liability Self-Insurance premium: $18,369.88 (up from $17,407.17)
- Renewal of SARM Excess Liability Insurance premium: $5,348.00 (unchanged)
- Renewal of SARM Fidelity Bond Self-Insurance premium: $535.00 (unchanged)
- Update on Eagle Creek Regional Park Authority membership withdrawal, pending Ministry response
- Correspondence on South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards board meeting (Jan 18, 2022) and City Nature Challenge participation
The Administration Committee approved the renewal of the 2022 SARM insurance policies, including liability, excess liability, and fidelity bond coverage, with premiums totaling $24,252.88. The committee also received the December 2021 carryforward action list and correspondence items, and discussed a municipal reserve funding concern regarding the Martensville recreation centre.
- Approved 2022 SARM insurance policy renewals (unanimous)
- Approved Administration Committee agenda with addition (unanimous)
- Received December 2021 Administration Carryforward Action List (unanimous)
- Received SSRWSI Annual Board Meeting notice as information (unanimous)
- Received Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Area correspondence as information (unanimous)