TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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, March 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. 67/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
Resolution No. 68/11
WALKER - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 9th, 2011 as circulated.
CARRIED
- By-Laws;
a) Bylaw 597/11 – Procedural;
Resolution No. 69/11
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 597-11 being a by-law of the Town of Erickson to regulate the proceedings and conduct of the Council and the Committees thereof be given first reading.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 70/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 597-11 being a by-law of the Town of Erickson to regulate the proceedings and conduct of the Council and the Committees thereof be read a second time.
CARRIED
- New Business;
a) 2010 surplus;
Resolution No. 71/11
HUISMAN - WALKER
Whereas the Town has incurred a surplus in the General Operating Fund;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the sum of $2500.00 be transferred to the Fire Equipment Reserve; $7500.00 be transferred to the General Reserve, $15000.00 be transferred to the Streets/Roads Reserve and $15000.00 be transferred to the Replacement Reserve.
CARRIED
b) MMAA Conference;
Resolution No. 72/11
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That the CAO be authorized to attend the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association conference from May 1-4 in Brandon;
Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of any expenses incurred in accordance with the Indemnity By-law.
CARRIED
c) MMSM Recycling Agreement;
Resolution No. 73/11
WALKER - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the signing of the agreement between MMSM (Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba Inc.) and the Town of Erickson.
CARRIED
d) Water Treatment Plant Operator; TABLED
e) Utility Deficit;
Resolution No. 74/11
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Whereas the Town of Erickson Utility has incurred an operating deficit in the amount of $12,039.12 for the year 2010;
And Whereas Utility deficits require the approval of the Public Utilities Board;
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson request The Public Utilities Board to approve the 2010 utility deficit as follows:
a) From the Utility Accumulated Surplus in the amount of $12,039.12.
CARRIED
- Unfinished Business;
a) 2011 Financial Plan;
b) Flood Preparedness – sandbags;
Resolution No. 75/11
SCHNELL - WALKER
Whereas there are properties within the Town of Erickson that may be susceptible to flooding;
And Whereas several requests from residents have been made to provide sandbags;
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council purchase 5000 sandbags from Endurapak at a cost of $ 0.29 per bag.
FOR: 3
AGAINST: 2
CARRIED
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 76/11
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 7:00 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer