TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010
The Council of the Town of Erickson held its regular meeting duly assembled in the Council Chambers of the Town of Erickson on Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Val Soltys;
Councillor Tami Johnson;
Councillor Don Huisman;
Councillor Brian Schnell;
Councillor Dave Walker
CAO Kat Bridgeman;
- Call to Order;
Mayor Soltys called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm.
- Adoption of the Agenda;
Resolution No. 289/10
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
Resolution No. 290/10
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10 and the special meeting of December 1, 2010 as circulated.
CARRIED
- Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 291/10
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the November 2010 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 5802 to 5876 inclusive and totalling $ 100,691.94 from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.’s 818 to 824 inclusive and totalling $ 1,602.66.
CARRIED
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No. 292/10
HUISMAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for November 2010 as follows:
Mayor Val Soltys $ 609.00;
Councillor Tami Johnson $ 1327.16;
Councillor Don Huisman $ 1213.50;
Councillor Brian Schnell $ 270.00;
Councillor Dave Walker $ 1244.00.
CARRIED
c) Financial Statement – October & November, 2010;
Resolution No. 293/10
WALKER - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the months of October & November 2010.
CARRIED
- By-Laws;
a) Bylaw 593/10 – Organizational;
Resolution No. 294/10
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 593/10 being a bylaw of the Town of Erickson to govern the organization of the Town of Erickson and the committees thereof be given third reading, signed by the Mayor and affixed with the municipal seal.
CARRIED
b) Bylaw 594/10 – Procedural;
Resolution No. 295/10
WALKER - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 594/10 being a bylaw of the Town of Erickson to regulate the proceedings and conduct of the council of the Town of Erickson and the committees thereof be given third reading, signed by the Mayor and affixed with the municipal seal.
CARRIED
c) Bylaw 595/10 – Indemnity; TABLED
- New Business;
a) Interim Financing;
Resolution No. 296/10
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson adopt the following interim operating budget for the year 2011 until the Financial Plan for the year 2011 is adopted:
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General Operating Fund
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General Government Services |
$ 87,207.60; |
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Protective Services: |
$ 19,170.77; |
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Transportation Services; |
$ 134,209.00; |
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Environmental Health Services; |
$ 22,201.65; |
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Public Health and Welfare Services; |
$ 14,523.00; |
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Environmental Development Services; |
$ 12,360.00; |
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Economic Development Services; |
$ 5,665.00; |
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Recreation and Cultural Services; |
$ 20,806.00; |
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Fiscal Services;
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$ 19,900.50; |
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Utility Operating Fund
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Utility Operating |
$ 60,000.00. |
CARRIED
b) Bridgeman, yearend O/T;
Resolution No. 297/10
WALKER - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved that Council authorize the payout of 50 hours of banked time accumulated by the CAO.
CARRIED
c) Employee Contract;
Resolution No. 298/10
HUISMAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council approve the terms of the one year contract for D. Woloshen as presented by the personnel committee.
CARRIED
d) Committee Appointment – Parkland Regional Library/Local Library;
Resolution No. 299/10
WALKER - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council appoint Jim Vickers to the Parkland Regional Library board as a alternate for Councillor Walker.
CARRIED
e) Sunset Park;
f) Concrete trash receptacle;
Resolution No. 300/10
WALKER - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That the trash receptacle currently in front of M&M Grocery be relocated to the Legion, with their permission, until such time that it be needed back in its original place for a new business;
Be It Further Resolved That the maintenance & pickup be the responsibility of the Town Public Works department.
DEFEATED
- Unfinished Business;
a) Offer to Purchase $1.00 lot;
Resolution No. 301/10
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Whereas Council has received an offer to purchase Lot 4; Plan 665 in the Town of Erickson under the $1.00 lot program;
And Whereas the purchaser has agreed to the terms of the ”Agreement of Purchase of Land” as set out by the Town of Erickson;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Mayor and the CAO be authorized to sign the “Agreement of Purchase of Land” and the purchaser can proceed with the transfer process.
CARRIED
b) Fire Department – Mutual Aid (RM of Park/RMNP); TABLED
- Committee Reports;
a) Council Reports;
Mayor Val Soltys reported on the following matters;
- Erickson Recreation Association meeting;
Councillor Tami Johnson reported on the following matters;
- Personnel meeting;
- SRMPD meeting;
Councillor Don Huisman reported on the following matters;
- Recycling;
Councillor Brian Schnell reported on the following matters;
- Parkland Home meeting – rental increase;
- Campground - 2010 revenue;
b) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;
- Tax Sale update;
- Audited financials update;
c) Town Foreman’s Report;
Mr. Ken Podruski submitted the following report;
- Tires on plow truck;
- New spinner being made for sander;
- Brine pump ceased at WTP – new pump installed;
- Correspondence;
a) Canadian Red Cross;
Resolution No. 302/10
HUISMAN - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council agree to sign the Red Cross “Letter of Understanding” to provide registration & Inquiry services in a disaster response.
CARRIED
b) Minister of Public Safety;
c) Christmas Cheer Board;
d) Erickson Collegiate – Space Education Committee – Financial support;
e) Camp Bridges;
f) Dimestorefisherman;
g) Assiniboine Municipal Health Committee;
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 303/10
SCHNELL - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 8:05 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer