Welcome to the Town of Regina Beach Owner’s and Tenant’s Meeting July 17, 2020 1
Introductions • Regina Beach Town Council • Regina Beach Acting CAO • Regina Beach Public Works and Utilities Manager • EMO: Kathy Burnett • Brand Ambassador: Janey Davies July 17, 2020 2
Agenda 1. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Romphf 2. Financial Report: Acting CAO Richard Beachey 3. Public Works and Utilities: Dave Wilfong 4. Primary Health: Councilor Cameron 5. Parks and Recreation: Councilor Metz 6. EMO: Kathy Burnett 7. Communications: Councilor Metz/ Janey Davies 8. Centre Street Beautification: Councilor Metz 9. Questions and Answer?????? July 17, 2020 3
Mayor’s Report July 17, 2020 4
Covid-19 effect on Council Process • The implementation of the provincial restrictions and lockdowns reduced our social interactions to near zero. As the province gradually moves away from ‘Stay Home’ we are beginning to return, in a small part and with social distancing, to see our friends. Please remain on alert and follow the province’s recommendations to keep our friends and families safe. July 17, 2020 5
Covid-19 effect on Council Process Council, Executive and Committee meetings have continued to be conducted virtually utilizing Zoom application. As restrictions reduce we will return to meetings in person when possible. July 17, 2020 6
Covid-19 effect on Council Process 2020 Taxes – held to $30 increase on base tax for all properties. July 17, 2020 7
Covid-19 effect on Council Process Utility bill interest on arrears waived until November 2020. (verify date) July 17, 2020 8
Council continues to await PDAP funds from the province (approximately $860,000) July 17, 2020 9
Sask Parks Council members and senior staff meet with Sask Parks three times annually for the exchange of information and initiation of joint projects. • Parks has indicated that the fish cleaning shack has been renovated • Signage at the boat launch area is needed for public education. This is something that Sask Parks is working on. • A memorial recognition for former parks staff member who passed away has been erected on the beach. July 17, 2020 10
• At this time the pier remains closed to fishing . • Report this or any other concerns to The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s toll -free operators available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-855-559-5502. • They will notify the appropriate overseeing agency. July 17, 2020 11
Financial Report July 17, 2020 12
2020 Operational Budget • REVENUES Budget Actual to date • • Taxation 2,216,350.00 2,265,108.29 • Fees and Charges 195,590.00 72,549.86 • Water 505,000.00 216,963.04 • Sewer - Lagoon 227,000.00 66,685.56 • Unconditional Transfers 261,250.00 266,423.00 • Conditional Grants 124,630.00 55,091.61 • Grants in Lieu of Taxes 94,500.00 45,540.52 • Capital Asset Proceeds -1,500.00 0.00 • Other Revenue 7,600.00 20,878.58 • Transfers from Reserves 0.00 0.00 • • TOTAL 3,630,420.00 3,009,240.46 July 17, 2020 13
• EXPENSES Budget Actual to date • General Government Services 541,960.00 281,697.82 • Protective Services 213,200.00 46,541.65 • Transportation Services 1,311,760.00 234,084.33 • Environmental Services 178,470.00 64,271.43 • Public Health and Welfare Services 23,500.00 9,283.13 • Planning and Development Services 15,750.00 5,048.33 • Recreation and Cultural Services 180,820.00 78,281.11 • Water 504,170.00 177,441.11 • Water Repairs 156,200.00 19,695.05 • Sewer - Lagoon 175,120.00 20,494.59 • Transfers to Capital • Transfers to Reserves 30,000.00 0.00 • • TOTAL 3,330,950.00 936,838.55 July 17, 2020 14
Public Works Report July 17, 2020 15
Public Works and Utilities 2020 Water Works: Installation of new meters with remote reading continues. Water Treatment Plant Filter Media will be replaced this fall after peak season. 2019 Repairs to Date: Mains – 2 Service Connection Corporation Stops – 0 Service Connection Curb stops – 6 Total for 2020 to date = 8 Total for 2019 = 10 Total for 2018 =11 Total for 2017 =32 Total for 2016 =38 Total for 2015 =74 Total for 2014 =87 July 17, 2020 16
Public Works and Utilities 2020 New Sewage Lagoon: Complete and operational. Primary Cell is now at 70% capacity. Old Lagoon: Phase 1 – fluids pumped to the new lagoon primary cell in 2019 and spring2020. Phase 2 – primary cell will be decommissioned in Fall 2020. 17
Public Works and Utilities 2020 Dust Suppressant: Using Magnesium Chloride as last year First in May. Some areas did not take as well as last year due to dry roadbed. Rain has aided the dispersion. Second in August, date at discretion of Public Works. Public Works now has the ability to mix and apply small quantities of suppressant. We have had success with localized applications. 18
Public Works andUtilities 2020 Traffic Monitoring: Road Block Ave High % Ave Traffic (kmph) (kmph) > 40 (VPD) 3rd Ave E 400 15 30 0 26 5 Ave E 1200 21 61 3.8 223 5 Ave E 1200 21 62 3.3 437 7th Ave 1200 29 78 3.8 176 7th Ave 1200 27 71 5.4 161 Center 300 23 63 9.7 926 MacMurchy 400 19 54 0.9 132 Vandalizing continues. If you witness Vandalism, please call or email the office. 19
Public Works andUtilities 2020 Right-of-Way Trimming: Encroachment of trees and bush on the Right of Ways continues to be a problem. 2020 approach is to aggressively cut back overgrowth as Labor allows. Due to Budget considerations, No mechanical Attachment was acquired in 2020. This will need to be acquired in 2021 to improve efficiencies. 20
Public Works andUtilities 2020 Dutch Elm Disease: • Both the Town and Private property have some disease. • Symptoms of EBB infected trees usually first appear on a single branch with wilting & yellowing of foliage. • As symptoms progress, more of the tree becomes affected with branch dieback, wilting, yellowing & browning leaves. • Refer to the Province of Saskatchewan website for more information. Town of Regina Beach will remove diseased trees on Town property only. The Province’s Dutch Elm Program ended in 2010. 21
Public Works andUtilities 2020 Drainage Works: Spring Culvert Flushing is complete. A few problem areas are ongoing. 16 th St E drainage improvements start July 17. A combination of Surface Swales and Culverts will be installed on the East Right of Way. Brush and tree clearing will be as selective as the works can accommodate. 400 Block West survey and design is underway. 8 th St E Storm Sewer has been flowing 365 days a year. The works will be monitored for movement. First measurements were taken this spring. The next set will be fall then continue twice a year. 22
Public Works andUtilities 2020 MEEP Grant: This grant is deliverable over 2 years. The application Project Description included 3 items: • Sidewalk Replacement West side of Center St. Roadworks and drainage 2 nd Ave East of Center St. • Roadworks 5 th Ave East of Center. • We will be starting with Sidewalks, 2 blocks on the west side of Center St. 23
Primary Health July 17, 2020 24
• Primary Health appointments-1-855-766-6399 made at Meadows Clinic • Blood Clinic-Wed. 7:30am to12 noon Clinic open Wednesday only till further notice July 17, 2020 25
Regina Beach Parks and Recreation July 17, 2020 26
Parks & Recreation Since March, we as a community have experienced something unlike anything we have ever seen before, and Parks & Recreation wanted to do whatever we could to help during those times; even though it has not been business as usual for the recreation department. The social distancing & facility closures required to flatten the curve of Covid-19 have challenged us all, & forced us to adapt our programs, adjust our delivery & find new ways to engage & connect with others. Having to shift our operations dramatically, we found some new & innovative ways to keep our community connected & staying active during these closures. We offered things such as the “Community - Wide Window Walk,” Virtual Dance, Virtual Yoga and a Facebook group called “South Shore Community Staying Connected” which was a place to share positivity. We were also able to take the opportunity to think about our current programs/activities & find ways to improve or expand on them. Years from now, as we look back on this time, we will recall how much we learned from & inspired one another.
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