The latest minutes from Leader Town council

The regular meeting of Council was held on October 1st with Mayor Aaron Wenzel, Councillors Kyle Prosser, Brooke Clary, Albert Heck, John-Mark Bredeson, Travis Feiffer and Dustin Heatcoat, and Administrator Erin Romanuik.

The meeting was called to order at 6:57 pm, the agenda was approved as amended, and the minutes of the September 17 regular meeting of Council, the September 26 General Government committee meeting and the September 30 Recreation and Cultural Services committee meeting were approved as presented.

Mrs. Tena Schneider entered the Council Chambers at 6:58 pm as a delegate. Mrs. Schneider spoke to Council about her nomination for Trustee on the Chinook School Board. Tena exited the Chambers at 7:13 pm.

Council moved to extend the Transfer Station Operator contract for six months.

The 2024 List of Land in Arrears was presented to Council and Council moved to remove from said list any land that has half or less than half of the 2023 arrears owing. The Administrator was also authorized to proceed with acquiring title for the lands listed.

Council moved to a closed session at 8:12 pm to discuss matters in regards to human resources. Council reconvened to regular session at 8:18 pm.

Councillor Clary exited the Chambers at 8:28 pm.

The Administrator’s Report was accepted as presented and the capital and general accounts are to be paid.

Bylaw No. 08/24 being a bylaw of the Town of Leader to establish a fee to appeal assessments was introduced, given three readings and hereby adopted.

Mayor Wenzel adjourned the meeting at 9:12 pm.

Mayor Aaron Wenzel has been re-elected by acclamation, but there are seven candidates vying for the six open councillor positions. Election day is on Wednesday, November 13 at the Leader Community Hall. Polls are open from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Candidates include: Dustin Bischoff, Isabelle Blohm, John-Mark Bredeson, Riley Feiffer, Dustin Heatcoat, Tim Ryerson and Craig Tondevold.