City of Yorkton News
September 4 to September 10, 2008

The proposed bylaw zoning amendment may be inspected in the office of the Director of Planning and Engineering, City Hall by any person without payment of any fees between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., all holidays excepted and up until 12:00 noon Friday September 5, 2008.

To view Bylaw No. 27/2008, visit Public Notices.

Any person may make oral or written representation to City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday September 8, 2008 in the City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, Saskatchewan at 5:00 p.m. All submissions must be submitted in writing by 12:00 noon Thursday September 4, 2008 to Bonnie Schenher, City Clerk.  Oral or written submissions will be considered when the Public Hearing, in respect to this application, is in session.

CITY OF YORKTON
Roger Hunter, MCIP, PPS                                       
Director of Planning and Engineering
Phone: (306) 786-1727
Email:

The Council of the City of Yorkton pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 hereby gives notice of its intention to pass Bylaw No. 29/2008, which is an amendment to City of Yorkton Zoning Bylaw No. 14/2003 to recognize existing single-family dwellings along York Road, between Maple Avenue and Fourth Avenue North and various locations along Myrtle Avenue currently zoned City Centre Commercial C-1 Zoning District, and dwellings along Smith Street West zoned MI-1 Light Industrial, as legal conforming uses.

Bylaw No. 29/2008 proposes that the affected properties be rezoned to CT-1 City Centre Commercial (Transitional), R-1 General Residential and R-5 Mixed Density Residential where appropriate.

The proposed bylaw zoning amendment may be inspected in the office of the Director of Planning and Engineering, City Hall by any person without payment of any fees between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., all holidays excepted and up until 12:00 noon Friday September 5, 2008.

To view Bylaw No. 29/2008, visit Public Notices.

Any person may make oral or written representation to City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday September 8, 2008 in the City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, Saskatchewan at 5:00 p.m. All submissions must be submitted in writing by 12:00 noon Thursday September 4, 2008 to Bonnie Schenher, City Clerk.  Oral or written submissions will be considered when the Public Hearing, in respect to this application, is in session.

CITY OF YORKTON
Roger Hunter, MCIP, PPS    
Director of Planning and Engineering
Phone: (306) 786-1730
Email:

The Council of the City of Yorkton gives notice of its intention to pass Bylaw No.30/2008 to authorize the closing of the following laneways:

Firstly: "All of Crescent Street and portions of Eighth Avenue lying South of the southerly limit of Darlington Street, Registered Plan No. P2307, Yorkton Saskatchewan."

Secondly: "All that portion of Balmoral Street lying East of the Easterly limit of Seventh Avenue, Registered Plan No.02Y01012, Yorkton Saskatchewan."

More specifically shown in black on the map below.

The purpose of the road closings are to facilitate the construction of a stormwater pond on lands being obtained from Husky Energy (north end of property), and to provide a lot with better access so Husky can develop it for residential and/or commercial uses.

The proposed Bylaw No. 30/2008 may be inspected in the office of the Director of Planning and Engineering, City Hall by any person without payment of any fees between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 p.m., all holidays excepted and up to 12:00 noon on Friday September 5, 2008.

The proposed closure of the lanes is to allow for construction of a stormwater management pond on future City property, and greater development opportunities on the adjacent lots south of the future pond.

Any person may make oral or written representation to City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday September 8, 2008 in the City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, Saskatchewan at 5:00 p.m. All submissions must be submitted in writing by 12:00 noon Thursday September 4, 2008 to Bonnie Schenher, City Clerk.  Oral or written submissions will be considered when the Public Hearing, in respect to this application, is in session.

CITY OF YORKTON
Roger Hunter, MCIP, PPS    
Director of Planning and Engineering
Phone: (306) 786-1730
Email:

The Council of the City of Yorkton pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 hereby gives notice of its intention to pass Bylaw No. 31/2008, which is an amendment to City of Yorkton Zoning Bylaw No. 14/2003 to change the Architectural Controls and Design Guidelines for Riverside Terrace, allowing for the Development Officer to approve double attached front-facing garages that extend beyond the facade of the dwelling.

The proposed bylaw zoning amendment may be inspected in the office of the Director of Planning and Engineering, City Hall by any person without payment of any fees between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., all holidays excepted and up until 12:00 noon Friday September 5, 2008.

To view Bylaw No. 31/2008, visit Public Notices.

Any person may make oral or written representation to City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday September 8, 2008 in the City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, Saskatchewan at 5:00 p.m. All submissions must be submitted in writing by 12:00 noon Thursday September 4, 2008 to Bonnie Schenher, City Clerk.  Oral or written submissions will be considered when the Public Hearing, in respect to this application, is in session.

CITY OF YORKTON
Roger Hunter, MCIP, PPS    
Director of Planning and Engineering
Phone: (306) 786-1730
Email:

Applications Are Invited For The Position Of
     Water Works Manager

Yorkton is seeking a key player for its Environmental Services Management Team.  If you are interested in a high quality of life and a low cost of living, then Yorkton will appeal to you.  Located on the Yellowhead Highway, Yorkton is a vibrant and progressive community of approximately 16,000 people serving as a hub to the beautiful Parkland region.  Due to its large trading area, Yorkton has many larger city amenities and provides the quality of life of a smaller community.

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, the Water Works Manager is responsibility is to provide front line technical support and primary supervision for the Water Treatment Plant, Pollution Control Plant and Landfill. The Water Works Manager will supervise analytical laboratory work for operations, process and quality control, co-ordinates the mainline flushing program with the Sewer and Water Foreman, manage the bio-solids application, oversees personnel administration, budget preparation, control and reporting systems and landfill operations.

The Water Works Manager is responsible for hiring, training, performance and follow-up within a unionized environment. Must be able to meet the objectives and policies as set by the City.  The position is also given great latitude for creative and innovative opportunities.  The ideal candidate will possess:

• A diploma in Civil Engineering or Water Science Technology or equivalent.
• Possess or be able to obtain Saskatchewan Environment Certification in: Wastewater Treatment Class 4, Water Treatment Class 3, Water Distribution Class 3, Wastewater Collection Class 3.
• Obtain Fireman’s Certification.
• Candidates must demonstrate a working knowledge of; analytical lab equipment, procedures, quality control, computer spreadsheet and word processing programs, as well as, excellent verbal, written and supervisory skills.
• A high degree of personal initiative, good planning and organizational skills.
• Five years experience with at least two years at the supervisory level demonstrating a thorough knowledge of water and wastewater.
• Eligibility for membership in SASTT.
• A team player fostering positive communication with staff, contractors and citizens.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain RCMP security clearance.

The City offers an attractive salary and benefits package.  For further information and a complete job fact sheet visit Employment.

Please submit a detailed resume to:

Director of Human Resources
Box 400 – 37 Third Avenue North
Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2W3
Fax:  786–6880
Email: 

This position will remain open until it is filled.

The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Leisure Services is in the process of recovering unused prearranged lots in the City of Yorkton Cemetery on King Street, which were purchased prior to 1950.   If you are listed as the purchaser or next of kin, please contact our office prior to September 22, 2008 to advise us if you are still intending on keeping this lot. If we do not hear from you or your representative by this date, we will proceed with an application to the provincial registrar for a declaration that interment rights have been abandoned.

In accordance with section 52 of The Cemeteries Act 1999, the City of Yorkton may apply to the provincial registrar for a declaration that the interment rights in a lot have been abandoned. The registrar may declare the interment rights to be abandoned if the registrar is satisfied that:

• The lot has not been used for interment purposes
• The City has not heard from the buyer or the buyers personal representative, for 20 years
• Reasonable efforts have been made to locate the buyer or the buyers personal representative have failed.

If you have any questions, or comments, feel free to contact Leisure Services at 786-1750, or drop by the Department Office located at 37 Third Avenue North. 

Having a “Special Anniversary” or a “Milestone Birthday”?

The City of Yorkton would like to recognize citizens of Yorkton who are celebrating a “milestone birthday” or Golden Anniversary or better, by sending a letter and congratulatory certificate.

If you, or someone you know, will be celebrating such an occasion, please contact City Hall at 786-1705.

Did You Know?…

You can pay your water bill and property taxes at the bank.
No more line-ups, late appointments, or racing to beat business hours!!

• Register your 7-Digit Water Bill Account # and your 12-Digit Tax Bill Roll # with your Bank.
• When you receive your bill, pay it over the phone, through the PC, or at an automated teller machine.