Town of Erickson & R.M. of Clanwilliam

TOWN OF ERICKSON

REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 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 9^th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

 

Members Present: Mayor Val Soltys;

Councillor Don Huisman;

Councillor Brian Schnell;

Councillor Dave Walker

CAO Kat Bridgeman;

 

Members Absent:   Councillor Tami Johnson

 

1. Call to Order;

Mayor Soltys called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

 

2. Adoption of the Agenda;

 

Resolution No.  54/11

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.

 

CARRIED

 

3. Adoption of Minutes;

 

Resolution No. 55/11     

SCHNELL - WALKER

 

Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23^rd, and the special meeting of March 2^nd, 2011 as circulated.

 

CARRIED

 

4. Finance;

a)     List of Accounts for Approval;

 

Resolution No. 56/11

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the February 2011 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s  6012 to 6063 inclusive and totalling $ 23,805.42  from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.’s 846 to 854 inclusive and totalling $ 8,135.90.                    

 

CARRIED

 

b)     Approval of Council Indemnities;

 

Resolution No. 57/11    

SCHNELL - HUISMAN

 

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

 

Mayor Val Soltys                                           $ 592.00

 

Councillor Tami Johnson                              $ 418.88

 

Councillor Don Huisman                              $ 374.76

 

Councillor Brian Schnell                               $ 270.00

 

Councillor Dave Walker                               $ 459.80

 

CARRIED

 

c)     Financial Statement – February  2011;

 

Resolution No. 58/11    

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the months of February 2011.

 

CARRIED

 

5. By-Laws;

a)     Bylaw 596/11 – Interim Water & Sewer Rates;

 

Resolution No. 59/10   

SCHNELL - 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 third reading, signed by the Mayor and affixed with the municipal seal.

 

CARRIED

 

6. New Business;

a)     Town Property Tender;

 

Resolution No. 60/11    

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

WHEREAS the Town of Erickson held a Public Auction for Lot 6; Block 9; Plan 546 for Tax Arrears;

 

And Whereas the Council for the Town of Erickson tendered said property to the public after the property was issued back to the Town;

 

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the tender submitted by Reg Montgomery in the amount of $ 2750.00 be accepted.

 

Be It Further Resolved That all costs associated with the transfer of title be borne by the purchaser.

 

CARRIED

 

b)     Municipal Officials Seminar & Tradeshow;

 

Resolution No. 61/11

HUISMAN - WALKER

 

Be It Resolved That Council and the CAO be authorized to attend the Municpal Officials Seminar and Trade Show in Brandon on April 13^th & 14th;

 

Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of any expenses incurred in accordance with the Indemnity By-law.

 

CARRIED

 

c)     Meeting Date;

 

Resolution No. 62/11   

SCHNELL - WALKER

 

Be It Resolved That Council change the regular meeting date of Aprils 13^th, 2011 to April 11^th, 2011.

 

CARRIED

 

d)     Temporary Sidewalk Closure - Ice Fall Hazard

e)     Trail Development support;

 

Resolution No. 63/11    

HUISMAN - WALKER

 

WHEREAS the Town of Erickson is member of the Rossburn Subdivision Trail Association and the Manitoba Recreational Trails Association, which is responsible for the Trans Canada Trail connecting Russell to Neepawa on the old CN railroad line

 

AND WHEREAS Parks Canada and the Trans Canada Trail entered an agreement resulting in the provision of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) towards creating connector trails between Canada’s National Parks and Trans Canada Trails throughout Canada

 

AND WHEREAS the Rossburn Subdivision Trail Association and the Manitoba Recreational Trails Association will be preparing a proposal for the development of four (4) trail connectors linking the Trans Canada Trail with the Riding Mountain National Park, being the areas of 1) the Rosedale Area, 2) the Onanole area, 3) the Lake Audy area and 4) the Rossburn area

 

AND WHEREAS additional trail connectors will enhance tourism traffic, economic growth, and business opportunities within our municipalities

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Town of Erickson supports the proposal coauthored by the Rossburn Subdivision Trail Association, Manitoba Recreational Trails Association and Riding Mountain National Park.

 

CARRIED

 

f)       Position vacancy;

g)     Steamer (new) - $5000 12 hrs. (RM addition)

h)     Christmas Cheer Board;

i)        Campground Grant Application;

 

Resolution No. 64/11

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

Whereas the Hometown Manitoba Program offers a grant to support community projects that enhance tourism;

 

And Whereas the Erickson & District Campground Board is making application for a drainage project;

 

Therefore Be It Resolved That The Town of Erickson support this grant application.

 

CARRIED

 

7. Unfinished Business;

a)     Spring Flood Preparedness;

b)     LSRCD – reinstatement and appt;

 

Resolution No. 65/11

HUISMAN - WALKER

 

Whereas the Town of Erickson has decided to request a reinstatement to the Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District;

 

And Whereas said reinstatement has been accepted by the LSRCD board;

 

And Whereas the Town will only be responsible for the levy commencing in 2011;

 

Therefore Be IT Resolved That the Town of Erickson appoint Don Huisman to the LSRCD for 2010-12.

 

CARRIED

 

c)     2011 Financial Plan;

 

8. Committee Reports;

a)     Council Reports;

 

Mayor Val Soltys reported on the following matters;

-          Rec Association meeting;

-          G10-83 meeting;

 

Councillor Don Huisman reported on the following matters;

-          Service to Seniors meeting;

-          South Riding Mtn Planning District;

-          South Mtn Waste Mgmnt Group (Recycling) meeting;

 

Councillor Brian Schnell reported on the following matters;

-          Skating Rink meeting;

-          Parkland Home meeting;

-          Campground meeting;

 

Councillor Dave Walker reported on the following matters;

-          Library meeting;

-          Rural MB Airports meeting;

-          Rossburn Subdivision Trail meeting;

 

b)     Chief Administrative Officer Report;

 

The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;

-          Railway Avenue subdivision update;

 

9.     Adjournment;

 

Resolution No. 66/11      

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 8:45 pm

Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 23^rd, 2011 at 5:00 pm.

 

CARRIED

 

 

____________________________                ____________________________                       

Mayor                                                                Chief Administrative Officer