Council — MJ Independent

Committee Votes In Favour Of Administration Preparing Proposed Bylaw Updates

A neighbourhood dispute has Executive Committee approving Administration to create proposed updated Noise and Building Bylaws.

moose jawApril 23, 2019Comment

Major Changes To Free Landfill Use Approved

There are some major changes to the Free Landfill policy which change what can be hauled and restricting it to two weekends instead of two two week periods - one in the Spring and one in the Fall.

moose jawApril 22, 2019 Comment

Pledge Shortfalls Coming Up on Monday Evening

Shortfalls in pledges and the inability to collect them is coming up at Monday night’s edition of Moose Jaw City Council.

moose jawApril 21, 2019 Comments

Executive Votes For An Enhanced Smoking Bylaw

New proposed additions to the present Smoking Bylaw would extend prohibitions into many previously not affected areas

moose jawMarch 28, 2019Comment

Surcharge To Encourage Taxis For People With Disabilities Denied

A motion to surcharge all taxi and rid sharing rides to fund taxi services for people with disabilities was defeated by Council

moose jawMarch 27, 2019Comment

"Friendly Neighbour" Bylaw Changes In The Works

A recent high profile noise dispute may soon bring more balance and peace and quiet to the entire city

moose jawMarch 26, 2019Comment

Draft Taxi And Ride Sharing Bylaws Gaining Momentum

After sitting for years with little action the Taxi Bylaw rapidly fired up thanks to the push towards Ride Share

moose jawMarch 15, 2019

$Committee Recommends Subsidies\Incentives To Insure Accessibility$

Committee Recommends Subsidies\Incentives To Insure Accessibility

Despite Council seemingly not wanting it an Advisory Committee has requested it

moose jawMarch 15, 2019

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Pits and Blow Lamps Part Of Bylaw Discussion

The proposed new Fire Bylaw was discussed at Executive Committee as well as some of the changes that may possibly affect you

moose jawMarch 13, 2019Comment

Council Hears Appeal By Mobile Park Owner

Executive Committee turned into a court of sorts on Monday evening read to the end then decide on your own what would you do?

moose jawMarch 12, 2019Comment

Council Reacts To Boom Boom Bass Complaints

A noise complaint by a group of residents has the City looking at changes to their business licensing in order to correct the situation.

moose jawMarch 12, 2019Comment

Capital Budget Priority Spending Approved

A reduced capital five year capital budget of $202 million was approved despite an attempt by Councillor Brian Swanson to increase it.

moose jawMarch 1, 2019 Comment

Redirecting Cash Flow On Increased Rural Water Rates Fails

Calling it a better way to funnel increased rural water rates a councillor tried to amend where the funds went.

moose jawFebruary 28, 2019

Re-vote on Airport Authority Funding Fails To Stop Project

moose jawFebruary 28, 2019

Three New Garbage Trucks Come In Over Budget

Council has approved an over budget purchase of a new three truck garbage truck fleet

moose jawFebruary 27, 2019Comment

Council Approves Extra $380,000 For Pipeline

After lengthy debate Council voted to allow an additional $380,000 plus charge from a contractor who was initially seeking $1 million

moose jawFebruary 27, 2019Comment

Tax Arrears Continue To Grow Especially For Commercial Properties

Tax arrears year over year are up and the main reason is some businesses are struggling

moose jawFebruary 26, 2019Comment

Council Decides To Keep Pay Increase

A re-vote to roll back Council’s proposed pay increase failed.

moose jawFebruary 25, 2019Comment

Wordy Debate About A Single Word Floods Council

It may have been a debate about a single word but there could well be major implications for the City as to who is paying it and the underlying push to increase the tax base.

moose jawFebruary 13, 2019

Council Approves Issuing Two Tenders

Council has OKed issuing two tenders ahead of final budget approval.

moose jawFebruary 12, 2019Comment