TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011
The Council of the Town of Erickson held its regular meeting duly assembled in the Council Chambers of the Town of Erickson on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 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 5:00 pm.
- Adoption of the Agenda;
Resolution No. 37/11
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
Resolution No. 38/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 9th, 2011 as circulated.
CARRIED
- By-Laws;
a) Bylaw 596/11 – Interim Sewer and Water Rates;
Resolution No. 39/11
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 596-11 being a by-law of the Town of Erickson to establish interim sewer and water rates within the said Town be given first reading.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 40/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 596-11 being a by-law of the Town of Erickson to establish interim sewer and water rates within the said Town be read a second time.
CARRIED
- New Business;
a) Meeting Times; - TABLED
b) Library donations;
Resolution No. 41/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Whereas donations to the Erickson & District Library were received by the Town of Erickson municipal Office in 2010 & 2011;
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council authorize the release of said donations in the amount of 810.75 to the Erickson & District Library
CARRIED
c) G10 Meeting;
Resolution No. 42/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Mayor Val Soltys & Deputy Mayor Tami Johnson be authorized to attend the G-10 on Monday. March 7th, 2011 at the Rossburn Community Hall Bar Room;
Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of any expenses incurred in accordance with the Indemnity By-law.
CARRIED
d) Weed Inspector Appointment;
Resolution No. 43/11
WALKER - SCHNELL
Whereas all municipalities, as defined by the Municipal Act, are subject to the Noxious Weeds Act, and under Section 11(1) are required to appoint a Municipal Weed Inspector;
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council appoint Jon Kopytko as the Town of Erickson Municipal Weed Inspector.
CARRIED
e) Online Banking;
Resolution No. 44/11
SCHNELL - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the payment of MTS and MB Hydro bills through online banking;
Be It Further Resolved That the CAO be authorized to complete internal transfers through online banking
CARRIED
- Unfinished Business;
a) 2011 Financial Plan; TABLED
b) Assiniboine Municipal Health Committee;
Resolution No. 45/11
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved That the Town of Erickson become a member of the Assiniboine Municipal Health Committee at an annual fee of $100.00;
Be It Further Resolved That Councillor Don Huisman be appointed as the representative for the Town.
FOR: 4
AGAINST: 1
CARRIED
c) PPE Policy;
Resolution No. 46/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council adopt Policy J-HS004 being the Personal Protective Equipment Policy for the Town of Erickson.
CARRIED
d) Home Drainage Subsidy Program;
- Legal Matters;
Resolution No. 47/11
SCHNELL - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That the regular council meeting be recessed and that Council go into camera to discuss legal matters.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 48/11
WALKER - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council come out of Camera and continue with the Regular Meeting.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 49/11
SCHNELL - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council forward legal claim letter on the Town of Erickson Municipal Insurance carriers for further processing.
CARRIED
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 50/11
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 6:30 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer