REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2009
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 9th, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Cate Watrous;
Deputy Mayor Tami Johnson
Councillor Donna Vaughan;
Councillor Gerald Seguin;
Councillor Brian Schnell;
CAO Kat Bridgeman;
- Call to Order;
Mayor Watrous called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
- Adoption of the Agenda;
Resolution No. 259/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
a) Regular Meeting – November 12th, 2009;
Resolution No. 260/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved that Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 12th, 2009 as circulated.
CARRIED
- Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 261/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the November 2009 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 5070 to 5148 inclusive and totalling $ 108,304.68 from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.s 694 to 703 inclusive and totalling $ 46,719.40.
CARRIED
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No. 262/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for November 2009 as follows:
Mayor Cate Watrous $ 1021.00;
Councillor Tami Johnson $ 300.00;
Councillor Donna Vaughan $ 294.00;
Councillor Gerry Seguin $ 300.00;
Councillor Brian Schnell $ 875.00.
CARRIED
c) Financial Statement - November 2009;
Resolution No. 263/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the month of November 2009.
CARRIED
- New Business;
a) Employee Contracts;
Resolution No. 264/09
Moved by Councillor Seguin
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council approve the terms of the one year employment contract between the RM of Clanwilliam, The Town of Erickson and Donna Woloshen.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 265/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved That Council approve the terms of the 2 year employment contract between the RM of Clanwilliam, The Town of Erickson and Terry Woywada.
CARRIED
b) Christmas Hours;
Resolution No. 266/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That the all municipal staff be authorized to leave 1 hour early on Thursday, December 24th, and 1 hour early on Thursday, December 31st, 2009.
CARRIED
c) Christmas Bonuses;
Resolution No. 267/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved that the Council for the R.M. of Clanwilliam approve the following staff Christmas bonuses:
Joint Employees – E. Halliday, K. Bridgeman, T. Woywada, V. Shemeliuk - $50.00 for Town portion
Town Employees – K. Podruski, T. Podruski, T. Maluk - $100.00, M. Kramer - $25.00 Gift Certificate
CARRIED
d) Website Hosting;
Resolution No. 268/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That the hosting service for the municipal website be switched to Viviti.com at a cost of $120.00 US for a 24 month term.
Be It Further Resolved That the cost be split 50/50 with the RM of Clanwilliam.
CARRIED
e) Donation – Chamber Draw;
Resolution No. 269/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Be It Resolved That a water bottle and a Town of Erickson slingpack be donated to the Erickson & District Chamber Christmas Draw.
CARRIED
f) Library – Electrical Quotes; - TABLED
g) Fire Department – PO system; - TABLED
h) Nov 30th Tax Sale results;
Resolution No. 270/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Whereas Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 385, Roll #017500 in the Town of Erickson was put up for Tax Sale for non-payment of taxes on the 30th of November 2009;
And Whereas the property was not purchased at said auction;
Ad Whereas the property now belongs to the Town of Erickson;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council write-off the amount of $7342.63 in outstanding taxes and change the assessment to non-taxable for as long as it remains in the possession of the Town of Erickson.
CARRIED
- Unfinished Business;
a) Animal Control Officer; - VACANT
b) Killarney Fund – Abe Braun;
Resolution No. 271/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That Council donate $50.00 to the Killarney Fund (Town of Erickson & RM of Clanwilliam Endowment Fund) in the memory of former Town of Erickson Councillor Abe Braun.
CARRIED
c) Offer to Purchase – 36 Railway Ave;
Resolution No. 272/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Be It Resolved That Council reject the offer to purchase 36 Railway Avenue for $1.00 to erect a garage;
Be It Further Resolved That Council agree to sell the lot for $2500.00 to David Cooley with the understanding that all zoning & building bylaws of the Town of Erickson are adhered to.
CARRIED
d) Water Rate Study – Erin H.; - TABLED
e) Streets & Roads Reserve;
Resolution No. 273/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the transfer of $36000.00 from Streets & Roads Reserve to cover part of the cost of re-paving of streets by Profile Paving this fall.
CARRIED
- Committee Reports;
a) Council Reports;
Mayor Cate Watrous reported on the following matters;
- attended AMM Convention;
- Skating Rink meeting;
Councillor Tami Johnson reported on the following matters;
- Parkland Home meeting;
- Planning District open house for Development Plan;
- Rossburn Trail Association meeting;
- Skating Rink meeting;
Councillor Brian Schnell reported on the following matters;
- attended AMM Convention;
- WDG Pit for next year;
Councillor Donna Vaughan reported on the following matters;
- Planning District open house for Development Plan;
b) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;
- AMM Convention;
- Policy & Development Seminar;
- Stop sign at Rec Centre – ratepayer concern;
- Correspondence;
a) Letter from Heather Howdle;
b) Parkland Home EMS Rental;
c) Elkhorn Resort and Spa Invitation;
d) Service to Seniors;
e) Christmas Cheer Board;
Resolution No. 274/09
Moved by Councillor Seguin
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved That Council donate $50.00 to the Christmas Cheer Board.
CARRIED
f) Age-Friendly – Minister responsible for Seniors;
g) Inspection report – Erickson Public Water Supply;
h) Letter – S. Shindela;
i) December Regular Meeting;
Resolution No. 275/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That Council cancel the December 23rd Regular Meeting.
CARRIED
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 276/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 8:10 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 5:00pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer