Water System Progress and Facility Upgrades Lead February 10 Council Meeting
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Present: Mayor Nasser Zanidean; Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steven Haithwaite (via phone), Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin; Administrator Emella Waiser
Absent: None
Meeting Overview
The Regular Meeting of Council was held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. With a quorum present, Mayor Zanidean called the meeting to order.
Staff & Committee Reports
Council received the following written reports:
Bylaw Enforcement – January 2026 Report (B. Lingenfelter)
Recreation – February 2026 Report (S. Kuntz)
Committee update:
Southwest Municipal Government Meeting (SWMGM)—verbal report from Councillor Boutin
Plain‑language note: Staff reports keep Council informed on bylaw activity, recreation programming, and facility operations. The SWMGM update summarizes discussions from a regional table where neighbouring municipalities share information, coordinate on shared issues, and explore opportunities to work together.
Minutes & Accounts
Council approved:
Minutes of the January 28, 2026 Regular Meeting
January 2026 financial statements
Accounts including:
Cheques #25951–#25988 totaling $101,268.18
Education Property Tax remittance of $6,255.14
Payroll EFTs totaling $22,750.41
Plain‑language note: These approvals allow the Town to pay its regular bills, meet payroll, and keep financial reporting current.
Correspondence
Council received:
Southwest Municipal Government Meeting—November 21, 2025 Minutes
Plain‑language note: SWMGM minutes provide background on regional discussions and decisions from neighbouring municipalities. Reviewing them helps Council stay aligned with shared priorities and regional planning efforts.
Key Decisions
Commissioning Management for New Well
Council approved a quote from Associated Engineering to provide commissioning management services for the new well at a cost of $11,500 plus taxes.
Plain‑language note: Commissioning ensures the new well is properly tested, calibrated, and safely brought online.
Network Video System – Gull Lake Water Treatment Plant (1187 Conrad Ave)
Council approved a quote from Melhoff Electric 77 Ltd to supply and install a network video system at the Gull Lake Water Treatment Plant (1187 Conrad Ave) for $1,680 plus taxes.
Plain‑language note: This is a facility upgrade involving the installation of a network video system at the Water Treatment Plant. These systems typically provide video recording and remote viewing capabilities for municipal facilities.
Hiring of Summer Students
Council approved hiring two summer students at a minimum wage of $18.00 per hour.
Plain‑language note: Summer students help with seasonal maintenance, beautification, and community services.
Building Permit Maintenance Fee
Council approved a $50.00 maintenance fee on each building permit issued, effective January 1, 2026, to offset SAMA fees.
Plain‑language note: This fee helps cover the Town’s assessment‑related costs when new permits are issued.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Next Steps / What Residents Can Expect
Commissioning work will continue at the new well site.
Installation of the new video system at the Water Treatment Plant will proceed.
Recruitment for summer student positions will begin.
The new building permit maintenance fee is now in effect for all 2026 permits.
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