The Town of Outlook’s council met for a scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, June 27 at council chambers in the town offices building. Present were councillors Donna Smith, Kyle McLeod, Maureen Applin, Floyd Childerhose and Dave Simonson, as well as Mayor Ross Derdall, administrator Trent Michelman, assistance administrator Laurie Lemon, and superintendent Luke Lockhart. Absent was councillor Maureen Weiterman and recreation director Jordy Jones.
A number of topics and issues were discussed, including the following highlights:
- The baseball diamonds at the Jim Kook Rec Plex grounds have been enjoying some busy activity in the last few weeks.
- The rec department received $2500, given as part of an upcoming Trans-Canada Trail event set to take place on August 26.
- The Ministry of Highways has been spoken to regarding the pending construction of vehicle access on the east side of the orange pedestrian bridge near Outlook. Materials are pending on the project, and the town hopes to start construction soon.
- Mayor Derdall was asked in public about a sign or a map indicating where the Outlook cemetery is, and council agreed to have a street sign constructed to be put up in town.
- There is some concern on the part of the mayor and council in regards to property cleanliness in a number of back alleys in town, brought forward after Mayor Derdall went on a ride-along for a day during garbage pickup. As well, it was discovered that recyclables are being left out to be picked up as trash at a number of homes, which is disappointing to the mayor and council since Outlook has been commended in the past for its top-notch recycling program.
- Mayor Derdall was also asked about possibly opening the west end of the SkyTrail walking bridge, but that can’t be done with the poor integrity of the entire structure.
- Council moved to remain with the WaterWolf planning commission organization for one year to see its progress and whether the town would benefit from being involved.
