TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 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, November 10th, 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 5:00 pm.
- Adoption of the Agenda;
Resolution No. 268/10
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
Resolution No. 269/10
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13th, 2010 as circulated.
CARRIED
- Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 270/10
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the October 2010 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 5748 to 5801 inclusive and totalling $ 35,047.28 from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.’s 804 to 817 inclusive and totalling $ 104,906.06.
Be It Further Resolved That cheque No. 5763 be removed from the list of accounts for further review.
CARRIED
Councillor Johnson declared and interest and left the council chamber for the discussion and vote.
Resolution No. 271/10
SCHNELL - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of cheque No. 5763 for casual wages for N. Ewasiuk.
CARRIED
Councillor Johnson returned to the council chambers.
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No. 272/10
WALKER - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for October 2010 as follows:
Mayor Cate Watrous $ 350.00;
Councillor Tami Johnson $ 411.00;
Councillor Donna Vaughan $ 270.00;
Councillor Brian Schnell $ 270.00.
CARRIED
c) Financial Statement – October, 2010; TABLED
- By-Laws;
a) Bylaw 516/07 – Organizational; (593/10) TABLED
b) Bylaw 594/10 – Procedural;
Resolution No. 273/10
HUISMAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 594-10 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. 274/10
WALKER - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 594-10 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
c) Bylaw 567/07 – Indemnity; TABLED
- New Business;
a) Committee Appointments;
Resolution No. 275/10
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council approve the following committee appointments for November 2010/11:
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STANDING COMMITTEES |
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Board of Revision |
COUNCIL AS A WHOLE |
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Economic Development Committee |
COUNCIL AS A WHOLE |
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Environmental Health Committee |
HUISMAN, SCHNELL |
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Legislative and Finance Committee |
SOLTYS, JOHNSON (alt) |
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Personnel and Policy Committee |
JOHNSON, HUISMAN |
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Public Works Committee |
WALKER, SCHNELL |
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Water and Sewer Utility Committee |
WALKER, HUISMAN (alt) |
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Workplace Health & Safety Committee |
JOHNSON |
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COMMITTEES OTHER |
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Airport Commission: |
WALKER, SCHNELL |
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Cemetery/Pet Cemetery Committee: |
L. ROESCH, HUISMAN |
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Emergency Measures Organization: |
K. BRIDGEMAN, JOHNSON, V. SHEMELIUK, SOLTYS |
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Endowment Fund: |
SOLTYS, JOHNSON |
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Erickson & District Campground: |
SCHNELL, WALKER |
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Erickson & District Fire Department: |
JOHNSON |
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Erickson & District Health Foundation: |
JOHNSON, VAUGHAN |
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Erickson & District Recreation Association: |
SOLTYS |
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Erickson & District Recreation Commission: |
WALKER, W. BRAUN, JOHNSON |
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Erickson & District Skating Arena: |
SCHNELL |
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Erickson/Clanwilliam CDC: |
HUISMAN, SCHNELL |
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Health Action Committee: |
HUISMAN |
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Heritage Committee: |
HUISMAN, SCHNELL (alt) |
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Jamboree Committee (Parks Board) |
SOLTYS |
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Joint Office Committee: |
JOHNSON |
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Library Committee: |
WALKER |
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Minnedosa Area Veterinary Services Board: |
SCHNELL |
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Parkland Home Board: |
DIANE WRUTH, SCHNELL |
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Parkland Regional Library: |
WALKER |
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Recycling Committee – SMWMG: |
HUISMAN |
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Rossburn Subdivision Trails Association: |
WALKER |
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Service for Seniors Board: |
HUISMAN |
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Social Committee: |
SOLTYS, JOHNSON |
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South Riding Mountain Planning District: |
JOHNSON, HUISMAN, SOLTYS (alt) |
CARRIED
b) Credit Line resolution – Royal Bank;
Resolution No. 276/10
JOHNSON - WALKER
Whereas the Council deems it necessary to enter into arrangements with the Royal Bank of Canada(the “Royal Bank”) to borrow money for operating expenses for the fiscal year ending on December 31st, 2011;
And Whereas the amount collected by the Town in taxes and grants in lieu of taxes in the fiscal year ending December 31st, 2010 was greater than $200,000.00;
And Whereas it is anticipated that the Town may need to borrow up to $200,000.00 from the Royal Bank;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Town do borrow from the Royal Bank, by way of line of credit agreement, promissory note or notes or otherwise, the sum of $200,000.00, together with the interest at the prime rate of the Royal Bank;
And Be It Further Resolved That the Town do mortgage and pledge to the amount borrowed from the Royal Bank;
And Be It Further Resolved That the Town undertake to deposit all taxes to be collected by it with the Royal Bank as security for repayment, but the Royal Bank will not be restricted to the taxes for repayment, will not be required to wait for collection of the taxes before it is repaid nor will it be required to see the taxes are deposited or applied;
And Be It Further Resolved That the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer are authorized to execute, on behalf of the Town, all documents necessary to give effect to the foregoing;
And Be It Further Resolved That all amounts so borrowed and interest will be repaid to the Royal Bank within the current year.
CARRIED
c) Deputy Mayor Appointment;
Resolution No. 277/10
SCHNELL - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council appoint T. Johnson as the Deputy Mayor.
CARRIED
d) Signing Authority;
Resolution No. 278/10
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved that effective November 11th, 2010 signing authority for the Town of Erickson be Mayor Val Soltys or Deputy-Mayor Tami Johnson and CAO Kat Bridgeman or ACAO Erin Halliday.
CARRIED
e) Vacation time – booking;
f) 2010 Emergency Plan;
Resolution No. 279/10
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the updated 2010 Emergency Plan as presented by the Emergency Measures Coordinator.
CARRIED
g) November 24th meeting cancellation;
Resolution No. 280/10
WALKER - SCHNELL
Whereas the regular meeting of November 24th is during the 2010 AMM Convention
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council cancels the November 24th regular meeting date.
CARRIED
h) Offer to Purchase $1.00 Lot; Agreement to be provided to purchaser.
i) Dog Incident – Animal Control;
j) Paperless council;
k) Van on Town property;
l) Highway Sign outlet;
- Unfinished Business;
a) Viking Ship Sail;
Resolution No. 281/10
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council accept the quote provided by Aussie’s Shoe repair to make a new sail for the Viking ship at a cost of $300.00 + tax.
CARRIED
b) Damage at Sunset Park;
c) Tax Sale – Reserve Bid;
Resolution No. 282/10
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council set a reserve bid in the amount of tax arrears and costs in respect of the property legally described as Lot 12, Block 2, Plan 385 NLTO, being offered for sale of lands for arrears of taxes at Public Auction.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 283/10
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council does not set a reserve bid in the amount of tax arrears and costs in respect of the property legally described as Lot 6, Block 9, Plan 546 NLTO, being offered for sale of lands for arrears of taxes at Public Auction.
CARRIED
- Committee Reports;
a) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
- Tax Sale update;
b) Town Foreman’s Report;
- Public works – sail removed;
- Water/sewer in new subdivision;
- Winterizing town vehicles;
- Repairs to truck;
- New sign posts up;
- Lagoon discharge;
- Correspondence;
a) The RM of Park – Fire Department (Mutual Aid); TABLED
b) Manitoba Conservation – Convention invitation;
c) Minister of Local Government – Election officials congratulations;
d) MWF Habitat Foundation Inc – contribution acknowledgement;
e) Erickson Legion – Thank you donation;
f) Property Standards - Notice of Objection;
g) Lions Club - $1.00 lot;
h) LSRCD – Annual General Meeting invitation;
i) AMM Convention – RCMP meetings;
j) AMM Convention – Time to Lead;
k) AMM Convention – Toromont Cat Hospitality;
l) AMM Convention – Gala Evening;
m) MB Crime Stoppers;
n) Mb Ag, Food & Rural Initiatives – The Animal Care Act;
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 284/10
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 10:00 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer