2015 Sedley Rate Payer’s Meeting THURSDAY, MAY 21ST, 2015 SEDLEY GYM HALL
Agenda 6:30 Welcome! 6:45 Supper by Wild Thyme Catering 7:30 Welcoming Remarks Mayoral Address Functional Area Reports Strategic Planning Update
Ground Rules We will take any questions you have during and after the Strategic Planning Update. We have DOOR PRIZES!!! You must be present to win.
Your Village Council Mayor - Bryan Leier Deputy Mayor – Gerard Parent Councillors - Shawn Forbes Mervyn Klein Alan Currie Donald Baker
Mayor – Bryan Leier On council for almost 25 years! Mayor for the last 7 years Active in our community – Sedley Fire Department, Gym Hall Board, Sedley Gym Hall/PVSD Joint Use Committee, chair of Parks & Recreation, member of Sedley Country Convenience Board of Directors Director on the Canadian Mental Health Association, Chair of Finance committee, Director for Sask Apprentice & Trade Board (SADA Rep), Director for Sherwin Williams Canada Industry Analyst Board, member of SGI Auto Industry Technical Board Bryan’s wife Rose is a nurse in Regina. They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren For the past 12 years, Bryan’s been the manager at the Body Shop at Bennett Dunlop Ford
Deputy Mayor – Gerard Parent Been on council for 9 years He is a member of the Library Board, Secretary/Treasurer/Purchaser for Sedley Rink Board, member of the Board of Directors for Sedley Country Convenience and a member of the Sedley Gym Hall/PVSD Joint Use Committee Attends RCMP planning sessions annually Between Parent Enterprises, his business, and doing minutes, books, purchasing and other duties for the above, spare time is spent have a beer in ‘My Little Mexico’, his shop after work. Over the past year, his granddaughter has been a major focus in his life.
Councillor – Shawn Forbes Been a member of council for 9 years Manager of Canpulse Foods Vigro Division Member of the Sedley Gym Hall Board, Chair of Sedley First Responders Shawn helps out at the Sedley Library and Sedley Rink Shawn curls in the winter, plays ball in the summer; likes to camp and spend time with his family.
Councillor – Merv Klein Been on council for 6 years Merv was born and raised in Sedley Owner of M&D Trenching Previously worked for the RM of Francis Merv and his wife Donna have 3 grown daughters, Denise, LeeAnn and Tammy
Councillor – Alan Currie Been on council for 3 years Alan grew up near the town of Penzance where his family farmed, but eventually moved to Regina. His family moved to Bangladesh for 2 years, after which they returned to Regina. Alan completed high school in Regina and then attended the University of Regina majoring in Chemistry. Alan works for SaskTel as a Trunking & Switching Technician. He is a member of the Sedley Fire Department. He’s married to Amanda and they have two children.
Councillor – Donald Baker Been on council for 2 years Donald was born and raised in Sedley. Owner of D & B Trucking providing grain and fertilizer services in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Donald is an active member of the Rink Board, coaches the Junior Novice Rebels hockey team and is a representative on the Quad Town Minor Ball committee. Donald enjoys camping, golfing, hockey and family time.
Functional Areas We will be following the functional areas as indicated on the financial statements. The financial statements pictured in this presentation are the final documents and will be available on our web site or at the Village Office. Function areas are as follows: 510 – General Government 520 – Police Services 530 – Transportation Services 540 – Environmental Health Services 560 – Planning & Development 570 – Recreation & Culture 580 - Utilities
510 – General Government Effective July 1 st , Office hours will change to summer hours Monday & Tuesday – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Reminder the Office accepts online payments for water/sewer & taxes. On our web site, you can also make payments using your credit card. We also accept e-Transfers.
510 – General Government Two tools we use to ensure things get done on schedule and in a timely manner are our Action Log and Action Plan. The Action Log items are typically day-to-day tasks and items identified at a Council meeting. The Action Plan contains items that need to be completed by a certain date and are done on a regular basis. Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), policy statements are in place for consistency in delivery of services Maintenance schedules in place for equipment (tractor, grader, etc.)
510 – General Government In 2014, there were 67 action items opened on our action log…all of which have now been closed except for 5. This ensures things are not forgotten and that we are held accountable for discussions at each meeting.
510 – General Government A snap shot of our Action Plan:
510 – General Government Chief Administrative Officer – Samantha Gillies Sam and her husband operate a cattle farm just east of Tyvan Over the next few years she will be transitioning to their new home at Katepwa Beach Enjoys golfing, camping, fishing and spending time with her family Sam has 2 daughters Ally & Jaydene and last year welcomed her first grandbaby, Claire
510 – General Government Property Tax Update There will be an incremental property tax increase in 2015. Mill rate is set at 4.35 mills – same as last year Base Tax is $725 – up from $675. A base tax ensures that every property pays the same amount for services it uses, snow removal, garbage pick- up, fire protection, police protection, etc. Minimum tax is $150 – up from $125, this applies to vacant lots
510 – General Government Many of you would have noticed a Library levy of $36 on your taxes. This levy was implemented to off set the costs of the Sedley Branch Library. With a reduction of volunteers, it’s becoming more & more challenging for our community volunteer boards to raise enough funds to continue offering the programs and services we value in our community. We’ve amended the library levy to the Sport, Culture & Recreation levy. Funds collected with this levy will be shared with the different boards such as Sedley Gym Hall, Sedley Rink, etc. on an as needed basis. On your 2015 tax notice, the Sport, Culture & Recreation levy will be $80.
New Village Sign The sign is now almost complete! All that’s remaining to landscape with trees and shrubs. SSAY Green Committee will be purchasing and planting the trees and shrubs.
Projects Completed in 2014 Ditch sculpting initiative – Phase II Spray Grass initiative Empty building behind new shop was demolished Launched the Sedley Facebook page Implemented e-mail notification of emergency situations (power outage, water outage, etc.) Planted trees in New Subdivision Approximately 12 tonnes of scrap metal was removed from landfill Switched to Connect Energy, a supplier of natural gas
Projects Completed in 2014 Upgraded office computer equipment New lawn tractor Updated our Emergency Measures Plan. Jacques Poissant is our EMO Coordinator. This plan is a legislated requirement for all municipalities.
Looking forward to 2015 Phase III of the Ditch Sculpting Initiative will begin this week. Assiniboia Avenue (Rink Road) will be completed from Martin Street to the Church and all of Glenn Street will be completed. There will be other areas that will be reviewed as well. Water Treatment Plant Upgrade & Lagoon Expansion – both of these initiatives will be discussed in more detail later in this presentation Resurfacing the tennis court as well as repairs to cracks and heaves in Railway Avenue (AKA the Service Road)
520 – Protective Services An annual grant of $7,000 is allocated to the Fire Department to assist with operations and training costs. In 2014 the Village also spent approximately $6,600 on other operating costs such as power, heat, insurance and miscellaneous repairs. The Fire Department received a grant from Alliance Pipeline for the purchase of new turnout gear Members of the Sedley Fire Department are Justin Aspelieter, Andrew Baker, Carter Baker, Dion Baker, Alan Currie, Shawn Forbes, Bryan Leier, Karen Leier, Len Parker, Rylan Parker, Sue Parker, Dan Perras and Kathleen Shewfelt
520- Protective Services With the events that occurred in Francis, we’d like to assure Sedley that our fire team is well equipped, trained fire team There are 15 hydrants in Sedley – all are tested twice a year to ensure functionality and repaired as necessary In the last 3 years Sedley has invested over $75,000 in the Fire Department (equipment and training) From 2012 to 2014 our fire team has responded to 5 MVAs and 9 fires – one of which was in the Village Fire Protection Bylaw/Agreement with RM of Francis Len Parker is our fire chief. We would like to thank him and his team for its dedication to keeping our community safe. The Fire Team is always looking for new members. If you are interested in being a volunteer fire fighter, contact Len Parker or Samantha Gillies.
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