Page 1 of 7. Town of La Ronge. Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of Council 22/11/2017-7:05 P.M.

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1 Page 1 of 7 Town of La Ronge Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of Council 22/11/2017-7:05 P.M. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Glen Watchel, Councillors Dallas Everest, Rex McPhail (arrived at 8:08), Jordon McPhail, Hugh Watt and Matt Klassen STAFF: Chief Administrative Officer Stephen Conway, Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer Lydia Gauthier, Elliott Freeman Public Works Manager REGRETS; Mayor Ron Woytowich 1 CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Glen Watchel called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. 2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion to Adopt Agenda THAT the agenda of the November 22, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented. 3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Motion to Approve Seconded By: Hugh Watt THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on November 8, 2017 be adopted as presented. 3.2 Business Arising from Minutes

2 Page 2 of THAT cheque # be approved for payment. 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements. 5 DEPUTY MAYOR'S REPORT Points of Discussion: 1.Deputy Mayor Watchel met with a CBC reporter regarding the laying-off Cameco staff. It was a very informal meeting since we have no way of knowing what impact it will have on the Town of La Ronge at this time. 2. One of the Sask. Party cadidates and their representative would like to meet with Mayor and Council on December 13th for an infomation session. 3. Had another meeting with Norlands College. 4. A follow-up meeting with Municipal Affairs concerning the on going negotiations for Recreation and Airport Deputy Mayor's Report for November 22, 2017 THAT the verbal report of the Deputy Mayor be accepted as presented. 6 CAO REPORT Points of Discussion: 1. Council instructs Administration to remove the fence on Lot 10 Block 9 Town of La Ronge Public Reserve R Waterfront Master plan - we should have one. 3. Administration provided Council the request from Council on list of basement/second suites from previous meeting. 4. Administration requested Council hold a Special In Camera Council Meeting and the date was set for December 5, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. 5. Complaint with the Uniplex locker rooms CAO Report for November 22, 2017 THAT the November 22, 2017 verbal report of the Chief Administrative Officer be accepted as presented Authorization of Council and Staff Travel for 2018 SUMA Convention THAT all members of the Town of La Ronge Council as well as the CAO are authorized to attend the 2018 SUMA Convention held in Regina from

3 Page 3 of 7 February 4 - February 7, 2018 and are entitled to claim the four(4) days of travel and meeting related expenses per Town policies including full mileage rates for Council members, breakfasts and other meals not provided at the SUMA Convention or the group supper on February Appointment of Four Delegates for SUMA THAT the SUMA Voting Delegates for the 2018 SUMA Conference shall be: 1. Matt Klassen 2. Hugh Watt 3. Jordon McPhail 4. Glen Watchel Staff Christmas Bonus THAT Council increase and approve the 2017 Christmas Bonus in the amount of $ CAD per full time employee and $ CAD per part time employee Lease Agreement Lot 10 Block 9 Council discussed the above lease Uniplex Dressing Rooms Seconded By: Rex McPhail THAT Council instructs Administration to ensure that no drinking occurs in the Uniplex dressing rooms unless SLGA Special Event Permit is obtained. 7 BUILDING REPORT Building Report THAT the Building Report of November 6-17, 2017 be accepted as presented and attached to form part of these minutes. 8 MANAGER'S REPORTS

4 Page 4 of 7 Points of Discussion: 1. Garbage pick-up. It should have been handled differently. Working on a policy in regards to this. 2. Working with the Fire Department in regards to masks to be used in reservoir clean-up 3. The Town should be able to plough the streets if loader is fixed. We need a part for it and it should work very well for what we need it for. 5. AE will give an infrastructure report to Council. 5. Airport - Do they have two snow blowers? PUBLIC WORKS THAT the verbal report of the Public Works Manager of November 22, 2017 be accepted as presented. 8.2 BUILDING AND BYLAW REPORT THAT the Building And Bylaw Report of November 20, 2017 be accepted as presented and attached to form part of these minutes. 9 COMMITTEE REPORTS LAC LA RONGE REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION THAT Council accept the bid from DSC Enterprises in the amount of One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty ($1,750.00) dollars for the Steel Building unit. 9.2 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9.3 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 9.4 HR COMMITTEE (CAO Evaluation) 9.5 AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD 9.6 REGIONAL WATER CORPORATION Points of Discussion: 1. The Lac La Ronge Community Alcohol Management Plan Survey has been extended to December 31, Good response with the survey so far, it shows support. 2. University of Saskatchewan has hired a nurse ie: "wet house". 3. The University of Victoria is committed to come up to La Ronge to help with the Alcohol Strategy committee COMMUNITY ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT PLAN (CAMP)

5 Page 5 of 7 THAT the verbal report of the Community Alcohol Management Plan (CAMP) Committee be accepted as presented. 10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND UPDATES Signing Authority THAT Gavin Willins be removed from signing authority Tenders THAT the following 2018 Tenders be issued: 1. Diesel Provider 2. Fire Extinguisher Service 3. Gasoline Provider 4. General Maintenance 5. Janitorial Services Provider 6. Propane Provider 7. Septic Services Provider 8. Towing Provider 9. Equipment 11 ACCOUNTS TO BE RATIFIED Councillor Hugh Watt declared conflict of interest on cheques # , and abstained from voting Cheque Listing - November 22, 2017 THAT the following list of accounts for payment in the amount of $208, be accepted and form part of these minutes: Payroll Cheques: # # $57, Prepaid Cheques: # #6047 2, Accounts Payable: # # $148, ACCOUNTS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT

6 Page 6 of SaskWater Invoice Seconded By: Hugh Watt THAT Invoice #12192 dated November 21, 2017 from SaskWater for Project Management Services October 1 to October 31, 2017 in the amount of $3, be paid. 13 CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE TO RECEIVE THAT the following correspondence be received and filed: 1. RCMP La Ronge Monthly Report - October RCMP Air Ronge Monthly Report - October SUMA - Cannabis Legalization Strategy - November 9, SUMA - VIP Savings Program - November 9, SUMA - The Importance of Wetlands (Webinar Nov. 28/17) 6. Council Agenda for Training Meeting November 23 & 24, Glenn Gillis - SaskWater Information 8. SUMA Urban Update - November 20, Go Out & Play Challenge - Saskatchewan Blue Cross Council were concerned about the crime statistics from the last RCMP monthly report recommended that a meeting be set up with the RCMP and other justice members. A date was set up for December 11, 2017 at 6:00 P.M Council Chambers. Councillor Hugh Watt will set up Motion to Go In Camera Seconded By: Rex McPhail THAT this meeting go In Camera and Deputy Glen Watchel chair the meeting. Motion to go In Camera at 9:35 P.M. 14 Agenda Items - No Action Taken 15 IN CAMERA Motion to Rise and Report

7 Page 7 of 7 THAT Council come out of In Camera. Council Rise and Report at 9:50 P.M Motion resulting from in Camera Discussion 16 ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn THAT this meeting be adjoured at 10:00 P.M. Mayor Chief Administrative Officer