Elnora village council heard a report about a delivery truck damaging a loading dock but were reassured it wouldn’t have an effect on the municipality. The report was made at the Jan. 14 regular meeting of council.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Sharon Wesgate reported to councillors that about a month ago some damage was sustained at the Grocery Barn loading dock.
“Damage was sustained at the loading dock when the delivery truck backed into it just prior to Christmas, the repair costs will be forwarded to the responsible party,” stated the CAO’s report.
“Bullet Contracting will be assessing the damages and preparing a quote to remediate the site.”
Wesgate noted a repair quote is needed to be passed along to the trucking company; she further noted the damage was said to be mostly cosmetic. The trucking company is responsible for the damage, she stated.
During discussion councillors added that it was suspected icy conditions played a role in the incident.
Tree inspection
Wesgate updated councillors on tree issues at the village’s recreation park. ATCO had previously informed the village trees near the ball diamonds and camping spaces were getting close to power lines.
Wesgate reported the company would visit Elnora Jan. 22 to inspect the situation. Mayor Jul Bissell stated it would be nice to see what options ATCO sees for this situation.
As councillors discussed ATCO’s plans, they asked that Public Works staff be available to help the utility company if asked that day. Wesgate noted that shouldn’t be a problem.
At a previous meeting councillors balked at the idea of cutting down trees in the recreation area and wanted to know if other options were available.
Bylaw increases
Councillors approved a new bylaw enforcement contract with Red Deer County; the CAO noted it’s been quite a while since a new contract was signed.
She stated bylaw enforcement costs have risen over the past few years, including things like equipment and fuel. Wesgate stated in her report bylaw expenses to the village increased by $20 per hour. Otherwise, the contract remains much as in the past at five hours per month.
New levy
The CAO presented to councillors a new invoice for Red Deer Regional Emergency Management Partnership; Elnora’s share comes to $3,000 per year.
Wesgate stated Red Deer County, which runs the agency, informed its members last year the agency would begin charging a levy to members.
During discussion the CAO noted Red Deer County had been paying almost all of the training and support costs of this group in the past.
Back in action
Wesgate reported that a speed warning sign owned by the Village of Elnora that had been loaned to the Village of Delburne had been returned.
It was noted at a previous meeting Delburne had tried out the speed warning sign in various locations, including to calm traffic from the school.
Stu Salkeld
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
ECA Review
