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City of Martensville Weekly Update – October 25

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2018 November Council Meeting Dates

Regular Council Meeting – November 6th
Committee of the Whole – November 13th
Regular Council Meeting – November 20th

The Council Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers in Martensville City Hall at 37 Centennial Dr. S.

All Regular Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public. All meetings commence at 5PM. Those wishing to address or do a presentation to Council must be placed on the agenda. To be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or visit the website for details. The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca

Changes to Martensville.ca – Sign up for Subscription Notifications

Have you lost track if its Garbage or Recycle Day? Visit Martensville.ca today and sign up for Subscription Notifications and have service reminders, events, public notices and news sent right to your inbox. Simply look for the megaphone icon on Martensville.ca and follow the prompts.

Information on Coyotes Around Urban Areas

Coyotes have been spotted in areas around Martensville. There are a number of things you can do if you have an encounter with a coyote and discourage them from coming near more populated areas.

• Do not approach. Allow coyote to escape by identifying and maintaining escape routes
• Never feed the animals
• Do not turn your back or run
• Act assertive, yell and wave your arms (act big, bad and loud)
• Keep pets away to avoid creating additional stress for the animal
• Ensure household garbage is securely stored in garbage bins, store bird seed, compost and pet food so it cannot be accessed.
• Clean up fallen fruit
• Pick up dog feces and be aware that dog urine may also attract coyotes
• Do not allow your pets to roam freely, and keep dogs on leash

If the coyote is acting unusual (approaching people, limping, staggering or acting confused) do not approach, contact City Hall, or the regional Conservation Office or the RCMP outside regular business hours.

Please Watch for Signage around our Parks and pathways. We will continue to monitor activity going forward.

Organics/Loraas Green Bin Program – Final Pick-ups of the Season

Residents are reminded that October will be the final month of regular scheduled pick-ups for the Green Bin Program. Pick-ups will resume in May 2019.

Final pick-ups will include:
– October 30th North Side

Subscribers are asked to keep the bin on their property until next season.

Martensville RCMP Town Hall Meeting

Martensville RCMP wishes to invite members of the public to a Town Hall meeting.
Date: October 30th, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Location: North Ridge Centennial Community Centre, 901 3rd St. North, Martensville, SK

This Town Hall Meeting is an opportunity for our Detachment to engage directly with the public around local policing priorities and public safety. Building relationships with those we serve is a key part of what we do. Everyone has a role to play in building stronger, safer communities. We look forward to listening to the public’s ideas, concerns and answering any questions they may have.

Never Lose a Bill, Save Paper and Avoid those Late Fees!

The City of Martensville offers a number of services to help you conveniently receive and pay for your utilities or property taxes.

Apply for e-Billing to receive your monthly utility bills through email – Apply for Pre-Authorized Payments, to avoid late payment fees – Apply for the Tax Installment Payment Plan for equalized monthly tax payments. For more information on these services, contact or visit us at City Hall or visit Martensville.ca

Switch to Ebilling Through Martensville.ca

You can now access your City of Martensville property and utility information online. You can also sign up to receive your utility bills by email and save paper!

Water Meter Read/Estimate Schedule Commencing in October

Between the months of October and May, the City puts in place an alternating schedule that includes meter reading for half of the City. The alternating schedule is in place during these months due to extra time required to complete city-wide, month to month meter reads. Changes to seasonal staffing, colder temperatures, inclement weather, higher priority maintenance issues in cooler seasons, are all contributing factors in encouraging residents to provide their own meter reading.

Why Should you provide your own meter reading?

• Your water bill will be based on actual consumption preventing you from being over billed or under billed
• Days of usage may be higher when an estimate is used resulting in higher billing. A water meter read will ensure accuracy.
• Estimates are based on prior usage, including summer months where water usage is typically higher. Actual water use in winter months will likely be lower resulting in a lower actual bill.

For further information on this program, your meter, and submitting your reading visit Martensville.ca or contact utilityclerk@martensville.ca

LET’S CONTROL OUR PETS!

The City of Martensville would like to remind residents that it is our responsibility to control and clean up after our pets even in off-leash areas such as the dog park.

Here are some important reminders for pet owners as per the Animal Control Bylaw:

• Do not allow your pet to be or become a nuisance by excessive barking, howling, or become threatening to other owners or pets;
• Do not allow your pet to run at large;
• Clean up defecation of your animal from private or public properties, other than the property occupied by the owner;

Visit Martensville.ca to see the complete Animal Control Bylaw or contact the Bylaw Enforcement Officer with questions

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