Insurance rates after fire department closure discussed

Times Reporter

 

The hamlet of Gleichen after losing the department is rated the same as any rural resident because of the distance to the nearest fire department, when it comes to insurance. The only way the closing of the department will affect residential insurance is if the residents go to renew their policy and the status of the department hasn’t changed. 

 

Council chambers 

modernization 

Scott Builders hit on all of the requirements public works had been looking for in regards to filing a tender for the renovation project. They were awarded the tender at the March 1 regular council meeting. It includes renovations and repairs to the roof. The amount the project will cost is yet to be determined.  

 

Amendments to Land Use Bylaw

There are proposed amendments to Land Use Bylaw 2007-56. They will be adding dog fancier to the bylaw. Ratepayers are allowed four to five dogs, no more than five who are over 90 days old. This allows for when puppies are born. The specific definition for poultry was also added, meaning domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat.  Both are added as a discretionary use under all land use districts. For poultry the only exception is agricultural general.

 

Road Closures

Council agreed to initiate a $1,000 application fee for road closures. It is time consuming and there are a lot of administration fees to go ahead with the road closure process. Other counties’ fees were researched and assessed. Wheatland County chose an amount in the middle of other counties.