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Home Preeceville No. 334 Meetings January 19, 2026

Council · Regular

January 19, 2026

Rural Municipality of Preeceville No. 334

08:09 – 17:35 · 9h 26m
6 present · 0 absent
Reg Yaremchuk Reeve — Cory Paul Councillor — Gabe Goodsman Councillor — Parkin Councillor Electronic Rick Pristie Councillor Electronic Wayne Mastrachuk Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Lisa Peterson Administrator —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 26, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: That the minutes of the regular meeting of council held Monday, December 8, 2025 be adopted as presented.
    • · Motion 2 added: That a payment in the amount of $25,724.00 for the outstanding fire bill on 18-34-4-W2 be approved and paid to the Sturgis & District Rural Fire Co-operative.
    • · Motion 3 added: That as the next matter to be discussed relates to employee issues, Council move into an in-camera session where a portion of the meeting be closed to the public under the authority of Part III of The Local Authority Freedom of Information…
    • · Motion 4 added: That Council move out of the in-camera session and reopen the meeting to the public.
    • · Motion 5 added: That the following reports be approved as presented: Sturgis Rec Board, Preeceville Rec Board.
    • · Motion 6 added: That the list of accounts as annexed hereto and marked "List A - Accounts Approved as Paid – January 19, 2026” be approved as paid.
    • · Motion 7 added: That the meeting be recessed for lunch.
    • · Motion 8 added: That the list of accounts as annexed hereto and marked “List B - Accounts Approved and to be paid - January 19, 2026” be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 9 added: That the summary statement of financial activities for the period ending December 31, 2025, as prepared and presented be approved and filed.
    • · Motion 10 added: That the bank statement and reconciliation for the months of November and December, 2025 as prepared and presented be approved and filed.
    • · Motion 11 added: That the municipality purchase extended warranty of 1,500 hours on the 2021 Cat grader, covering the powertrain and hydraulics at a cost of $13,524.72.
    • · Motion 12 added: That the request of the registered owner of NE-3-34-4-W2 to remove trees from the undeveloped right of way be approved on condition that the work carried out is at his own expense.
    • · Motion 13 added: That the registered owner of SW-5-34-4-W2 be advised that the registered municipal road runs straight South along his property.
    • · Motion 14 added: That a letter be written to the registered owner of SW-12-35-4-W2 advising him that no work is to be carried out on municipal roads without approval and further that he be invoiced for three hours of custom work for the grader having to go…
    • · Motion 15 added: That a municipality responsible road maintenance agreement be entered into with K & M Construction of Lintlaw, Saskatchewan for the haul of approximately 33,750 tonnes of gravel from SE-33-35-5-W2, one mile North and one mile East to Highw…
    • · Motion 16 added: That the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands Branch, be requested to cancel the following land leases due to nonpayment of taxes: NW-28-37-6-W2, NE-29-37-6-W2, NW-29-37-6-W2, NE-32-37-6-W2, NW-32-37-6-W2, SE-32-37-6-W2, SW-32-37-6-W2, SW-33-37-…
    • · Motion 17 added: That the Clearing the Path statutory declaration be signed and returned to SARM.
    • · Motion 18 added: That 2025 taxes in the amount of municipal - $137.30 and school - $20.66 be cancelled as this amount was transferred to the tax roll in error.
    • · Motion 19 added: That the municipality enter into a five year lease agreement with Mr. Brett Konkel of Sturgis, Saskatchewan on a portion of the NW—9-36-6-W2, approximately 15 acres at the rate of $300.00 per year commencing January 1, 2026 to December 31,…
    • · Motion 20 added: That Bylaw No. 1 – 2026 being a bylaw to Licence The Excavation Of Gravel From Gravel Pits be read a first time.
    • · Motion 21 added: That Bylaw No. 1 – 2026 being a bylaw to Licence The Excavation Of Gravel From Gravel Pits be read a second time.
    • · Motion 22 added: That Bylaw No. 1 – 2026 being a bylaw to Licence The Excavation Of Gravel From Gravel Pits be given three readings at this meeting.
    • · Motion 23 added: That Bylaw No. 1 – 2026 being a bylaw to Licence The Excavation Of Gravel From Gravel Pits be now read a third time and finally adopted.
    • · Motion 24 added: That the invoices of Munisoft of Regina, Saskatchewan for 2026 software support in the amount of $3,818.40 and equipment maintenance in the amount of $573.87 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 25 added: That coverage of the Administrator at $25,000.00 for the 2026 fidelity bond be approved and the S.A.R.M. invoice for the premium of $127.20 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 26 added: That the municipality’s general insurance policy as presented, indicating property and equipment insured, and the invoice of S.A.R.M. in the amount of $10,648.17 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 27 added: That the 2026 membership fee to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, in the amount of $3,363.29 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 28 added: That the 2026 short-term disability benefits premium, for coverage of municipal employees and group coverage for elected officials, be approved.
    • · Motion 29 added: That all municipal employees be covered under the SARM Long Term Disability Benefits Plan.
    • · Motion 30 added: That the following municipal employees be covered under the SARM Extended Health and Dental coverage Benefits Program at the following levels: Administrator – family –level 5 health, level 5 dental, Foreman – family – level 2 health, level…
    • · Motion 31 added: That the administrator be covered under the SARM Group Life Insurance Program.
    • · Motion 32 added: That the SARM invoice no. BEN139254 in the amount of $51,834.88 for employee and council benefits be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 33 added: That the 2026 S.A.R.M. self-liability insurance premium for the municipality, in the amount of $3,568.72 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 34 added: That the 2026 S.A.R.M. excess liability insurance premium for the municipality, in the amount of $2,533.40 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 35 added: That council remuneration be set as follows for 2026: $300.00 per council meeting, $125.00 per committee meeting (local) and $175.00 per committee meeting (non local), $250.00 per day for conventions and seminars and $.85 per kilometer for…
    • · Motion 36 added: That the weed inspector remuneration be set as follows for 2026: $250.00 per full day meetings, $125.00 per half day or evening meetings and $.85 per kilometer for travel; weed inspection: $250.00 per full day, $125.00 for half day and $.8…
    • · Motion 37 added: That the remuneration for the Municipal Development Appeals Committee for 2026 be set at $175.00 for full day meetings, $125.00 for half-day and evening meetings with travel paid at $.85 per kilometer.
    • · Motion 38 added: That the remuneration for the municipality’s Emergency Measures Coordinator for 2026 be set at $200.00 for full day meetings, $125.00 for half-day and evening meetings, $20.00 per hour for extra work over and above meetings, work related e…
    • · Motion 39 added: That as the next matter to be discussed relates to employee issues, Council move into an in-camera session where a portion of the meeting be closed to the public under the authority of Part III of The Local Authority Freedom of Information…
    • · Motion 40 added: That Council move out of the in-camera session and reopen the meeting to the public.
    • · Motion 41 added: That the Administrator’s salary for 2026 be set at $107,282.07 with six weeks of holidays, work travel at $.85 per kilometer and further that the Administrator’s RMAA membership fees for 2026 in the amount of $425.00 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 42 added: That the Assistant Administrator Kristine Frost’s wage for 2026 be set at $3,700.00 per month with three weeks of holidays and work travel paid at $.85 per kilometer and further that her RMAA associate membership fees in the amount of $225…
    • · Motion 43 added: That the municipality’s maintenance personnel wages for 2026 be set as follows; Foreman at $42.00 per hour with three weeks of holidays, grader operator #1 at $39.08 per hour with six weeks of holidays, grader operators #2 and #3 at $33.37…
    • · Motion 44 added: That the 2026 rate for general labour be set at $20.00 per hour for inside work and $20.00 per hour for outside work with no mileage paid for either.
    • · Motion 45 added: That the 2026 organized hamlet tax allotments be set at 50%.
    • · Motion 46 added: That the following custom work rates be set for 2026: motor grader and operator - $150.00 per hour with a minimum charge of $100.00 for lanes, lanes and yards at the hourly rate for ratepayers and $200.00 per hour for non-ratepayers, addit…
    • · Motion 47 added: That the following fees be set for certain municipal office services for 2026, photocopying –$1.00/copy, faxes -$2.00/page receiving or sending, municipal maps $20.00/map and minute subscriptions - $50.00 per year.
    • · Motion 48 added: That the 2026 recreation grants to the Village of Endeavour -$1,709.25, Town of Preeceville - $3,331.05 and the Town of Sturgis – $2,639.40 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 49 added: That the following population allotments be made under the Trust Initiatives Program for 2026, Endeavour 215, Preeceville 419, and Sturgis 332.
    • · Motion 50 added: That the 2026 volunteer levy to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers, an amount of $200.00, be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 51 added: That the 2026 membership fee of the Hudson Bay Route Association in the amount of $300.00 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 52 added: That the 2026 membership fee of the North East Area Transportation Committee in the amount of $330.00 be approved and paid.
    • · Motion 53 added: That the North East Area Transportation Planning Committee meeting minutes be accepted as presented and filed.
    • · Motion 54 added: That the Parkland Regional Waste Management Authority meeting minutes be accepted as presented and filed.
    • · Motion 55 added: That the Sturgis & District Rural Fire Co-operative meeting minutes be accepted as presented and filed.
    • · Motion 56 added: That all members of Council and the Administrator be authorized to attend the Saskatchewan Health Authority update meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in Preeceville, Saskatchewan and that their costs for attending be borne by …
    • · Motion 57 added: That Assistant Administrator Kristine Frost be authorized to attend the new staff training webinars and that the registration fee of $770.00 be approved.
    • · Motion 58 added: That all Councillors and Administrator Lisa Peterson be authorized to attend the Regional EMO planning meeting to be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Canora, Saskatchewan and that their costs for attending be borne by the municipality.
    • · Motion 59 added: That the request of the registered owner of NW-4-36-6-W2 for the installation of an approach be approved on condition that the installation will be at his cost.
    • · Motion 60 added: That the following correspondence as listed and presented be filed:
    • · Motion 61 added: That the meeting be adjourned at 5:35 P.M.
    • · Attendance added: Parkin (remote)
    • · Attendance added: Cory Paul (present)
    • · Attendance added: Rick Pristie (remote)
    • · Attendance added: Gabe Goodsman (present)
    • · Attendance added: Lisa Peterson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Reg Yaremchuk (present)
    • · Attendance added: Wayne Mastrachuk (present)
    • · Participation added: Gabe Goodsman arrive
    • · Participation added: Lisa Peterson depart
    • · Participation added: Lisa Peterson arrive
    • · Participation added: Parkin arrive
    • · Participation added: Rick Pristie recuse
    • · Participation added: Rick Pristie arrive