Town of Erickson & R.M. of Clanwilliam

TOWN OF ERICKSON

REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11^TH, 2011

 

The Council of the Town of Erickson held its regular meeting duly assembled in the Council Chambers of the Town of Erickson on Thursday, August 11^th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

 

Members Present: Mayor Val Soltys;

Councillor Tami Johnson;

Councillor Don Huisman;

Councillor Brian Schnell;

Councillor Dave Walker

CAO Kat Bridgeman;

 

1. Call to Order;

Mayor Soltys called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm.

 

2. Adoption of the Agenda;

 

Resolution No.  179/11 

HUISMAN - JOHNSON

 

Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.

 

CARRIED

 

3. Adoption of Minutes;

 

Resolution No. 180/11

WALKER - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27^th, 2011 and the special meeting of August 3^rd, 2011 as circulated.

 

CARRIED

 

4. Finance;

a)     List of Accounts for Approval;

 

Resolution No. 181/11   

JOHNSON - HUISMAN

 

Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the July 2011 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s  6315 to 6382 inclusive and totalling $ 69,881.23  from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.’s 894 to 905 inclusive and totalling $ 2,930.38.                    

 

CARRIED

 

b)     Approval of Council Indemnities;

 

Resolution No. 182/11

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for July 2011 as follows:

 

Mayor Val Soltys                               $ 362.00;

Councillor Tami Johnson                  $ 336.00;

Councillor Don Huisman                  $ 332.40;

Councillor Brian Schnell                   $ 270.00;

Councillor Dave Walker                   $ 289.20.

 

CARRIED

 

c)     Financial Statement – July 2011;

 

Resolution No. 183/11

JOHNSON - WALKER

 

Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the month of July 2011 as presented.

 

CARRIED

 

5. New Business;

a)     Local Improvement Plan – Pumper Truck;

 

Resolution No.  184/11   

HUISMAN - JOHNSON

 

Whereas the Erickson & District Fire Department is currently operating a pumper truck that has exceeded its useful lifespan;

 

And Whereas the Fire Department has made a request to Council to purchase a new International Crew-Cab Fire Apparatus;

 

And Whereas Council deems it in the best interest of the municipality to proceed with the purchase of a new pumper truck;

 

Therefore Be It Resolved That Council proceed with a Local Improvement Plan to fund the cost.

 

CARRIED

 

b)     Blue Cross Eligibility;

c)     Reserve Transfer – Vet Clinic;

 

Resolution No. 185/11    

WALKER - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved That $1098.96 be transferred from the Vet Clinic Reserve to General Operating Fund as per the 2011 Financial Plan to cover the cost of the Veterinary Services annual levy.

 

CARRIED

 

d)     Viking ship; TABLED

e)     Airport Asphalt;  

 

Resolution No. 186/11    
WALKER - HUISMAN

 

Be It Resolved That Council grant 3 five gallon pails of asphalt to the Airport for patching to be delivered by Town staff.

 

CARRIED

FOR: 4

AGAINST: 1

 

6. Unfinished Business;

a)     Request for approach on Lot 22 Plan 665;

 

Resolution No. 187/11     

JOHNSON - WALKER

 

Be It Resolved That Council authorize the installation of a culvert and approach on Lot 22 Plan 665.

 

CARRIED

 

b)     RRFN – Memorandum of Understanding;

c)     Water Treatment Plant stirrer;

 

Resolution No. 188/11     

WALKER - HUISMAN

 

Be It Resolved That Council authorize the purchase of a water treatment plant stirrer for the potassium pail not to exceed $600.00.

 

CARRIED

 

7. Committee Reports;

a)     Council Reports;

 

Mayor Val Soltys reported on the following matters;

-          Meeting with RRFN;

 

Councillor Tami Johnson reported on the following matters;

-          Rec Commission meeting;

-          Health Foundation meeting;

-          Planning District meeting;

 

Councillor Don Huisman reported on the following matters;

-          Meeting with RRFN;

-          Recycling meeting;

-          Heritage committee meeting – creating new board;

-          Age-Friendly questionnaire;

 

Councillor Brian Schnell reported on the following matters;

-          Parkland Home meeting;

 

Councillor Dave Walker reported on the following matters;

-          Campground meeting;

-          Rec Commission meeting;

-          Rossburn Trail Association meeting;

-          Backwash pump vs. nano-filtration system;

 

b)     Chief Administrative Officer Report;

 

The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;

-          Insurance claim;

-          Handi-van bookings;

 

CARRIED

 

8. Correspondence;

a)     Notice of Hearing – Brandon & Rolling River School Division;

b)     V. Shemeliuk, EMO Coordinator – Tabletop exercise;

c)      Letter from Main Street Business owner;

 

 

9.     Adjournment;

 

Resolution No.  189/11     

JOHNSON - HUISMAN

 

Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 3:00 pm

Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 24^th, 2011 at 5:00 pm.

 

CARRIED

 

 

____________________________                ____________________________                       

Mayor                                                                Chief Administrative Officer