The municipality’s new taxi, limousine and shuttle bylaw is now official, which means anyone who charges or attempts to charge a fee in excess of the posted fees is guilty of an offence.
Council gave third reading to the taxi, limousine and shuttle bylaw during its June 24 regular meeting and voted 6-1 to approve it. Coun. Brian Swanson was opposed.
Other notable changes in the bylaw include:
• A person operating a taxi, limousine or shuttle must, upon request, issue a receipt to the passenger containing the total amount paid; the date, time and duration of the trip; the driver’s first name; the vehicle licence plate number; and the name of the taxi, limousine or shuttle company
• No person shall operate, or permit to be operated, any taxicab, limousine or shuttle within the municipality until the business licence fee prescribed has been paid and the necessary licence issued by the licence inspector of the City of Moose Jaw
Remuneration bylaw amendment
Council gave third reading to an amendment to the remuneration bylaw and unanimously approved the motion. This motion will set the mayor’s pay at $79,108 and councillors’ pay at $24,918, in response to the federal government eliminating the one-third tax exemption on all pay of municipal officials.
City administration bylaw
Council gave first and second readings to the municipality’s administration bylaw, which includes specific guidelines around the management of the municipality’s investment assets. This policy ensures the portfolios are invested primarily to achieve preservation of financial capital, ensure there is sufficient money to meet ongoing financial requirements and to maximize return on investment.
Council voted 6-1 on both readings — Swanson was opposed each time — which means the motion will return to the July 8 meeting for official approval.
Traffic Bylaw amendment
Council gave first and second readings to the proposed Traffic Bylaw amendment, which deals with such issues as bike helmet enforcement, boulevard parking, lack of disabled parking stalls, free parking for veterans and free parking for handicapped people in non-disabled parking spots.
Council voted 6-1 on both readings — Swanson was opposed each time — which means the motion will return to the July 8 meeting for official approval.
