Gull Lake Town Council – July 16, 2025: Purchases, Land Sale, and Building Permit Approved

The Gull Lake Town Council met for its regular session on July 16, 2025, in the Town Council Chambers at 2378 Proton Avenue. Mayor Nasser Zanidean presided, with Councillors Tyson Migneault, Karen Turton, Brandon Wessner, Steve Haithwaite, Terry Stevenson, Neal Boutin, and Administrator Emella Waiser present, confirming a quorum. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.

Gull Lake Town Council Meeting Minutes and Financial Approvals

• Minutes—Approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025,regular meeting.

• Financial Statements – Approved the June 2025 financial statements.

• Accounts – Approved payment of:

Cheques #25440 to #25477 totaling $64,665.52

Education Property Tax payment of $3,837.79

Payroll EFTs totaling $43,192.08

Staff and Committee Reports

• Doug Vold, Waterplant Operator—Presented the June 2025 Waterplant Report and a quote for a foldable crane and electric cable hoist.

• B. Lingenfelter, Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Submitted the June 2025 written report.

• Committee Report—Councillor Turton reported on the June 30, 2025 Gull Lake Ambulance meeting.

Correspondence Reviewed by Gull Lake Town Council

• S/Sgt. R. Blais – June 2025 Policing Report

• D. Jensen – Dog Park (While the minutes do not detail this correspondence, the Town later shared an online survey on July 28 asking residents if they would use a dog park.)

• Chinook Regional Library – Monthly Newsletter

• SGI – Provincial Safety Grant PSE (Jan 2025) – The minutes do not specify the details of this letter, but in 2025 Gull Lake was awarded $40,000 from SGI’s Provincial Traffic Safety Fund (funded by Photo Speed Enforcement fines) for a new accessible sidewalk at the Kreative Kidz Early Learning Centre. This project aims to improve pedestrian safety for children, caregivers, and residents.

• Stantec – Environmental Investigations—Stantec is a global engineering and environmental consulting firm that provides services such as site assessments, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure planning. (The minutes do not specify the details of this correspondence.)

• Occupational Hazard Safety

Key Decisions from the July 16 Gull Lake Town Council Meeting

• Equipment Purchase – Approved the purchase of a one‑ton foldable crane and a 1,320 lb electric cable hoist for $840 plus taxes to assist staff in safely lifting and moving heavy equipment or items.

• Safety Management – Approved entering into a one‑year agreement with SiteDocs Paperless Safety Management—an online system that lets staff fill out safety checklists, report hazards, and store safety records on a phone or computer instead of using paper forms, helping the Town meet Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety requirements and its own internal safety policies.

• Building Officials Appointments—Appointed seven officials from MuniCode Services Ltd. under The Construction Codes Act: Clayton Meier (BOL332), Ryan Thiessen (BOL555), Shenah Cartier (BOL622), Clint Vargo (BOL798), Kelsey Rebryna (BOL818), Matthew Stepp (BOL807), and Amanda Kaufmann (BOL405).

• Land Sale—Approved the sale of a lot in the Centennial Place subdivision to B. Spagrud for $36,450.

• Utility Refund—Approved a $1,092 refund to 4672 Price Avenue for an overcharge of sewer services.

• Building Permit—Approved the building permit application for Kreative Kidz Early Learning Center, subject to conditions in the Municode Services plan examination report.

Adjournment

The Gull Lake Town Council adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.

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