TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9TH, 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, June 9th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Cate Watrous;
Councillor Tami Johnson
Councillor Donna Vaughan;
CAO Kat Bridgeman;
Members Absent: Councillor Brian Schnell;
1. Call to Order;
Mayor Watrous called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
2. Adoption of the Agenda;
Resolution No. 149/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
3. Adoption of Minutes;
Resolution No. 150/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 26th, 2010 and the Special meeting of June 2nd, 2010 as circulated.
CARRIED
4. Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 151/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the May 2010 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 5452 to 5509 inclusive and totalling $ 49,279.93 from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.s 758 to 766 inclusive and totalling $ 3,534.63.
CARRIED
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No. 152/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for May 2010 as follows:
Mayor Cate Watrous $ 368.40;
Councillor Tami Johnson $ 372.00;
Councillor Donna Vaughan $ 300.00;
Councillor Brian Schnell $ 270.00.
CARRIED
c) Financial Statement – Feb, Mar, Apr & May, 2010;
Resolution No. 153/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the months of February, March, April & May 2010.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 154/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of $88.00 to the Sandy Lake Golf Course out of the Golf Tournament proceeds.
CARRIED
5. By-Laws;
a) By-Law No. 588-10;
Resolution No. 155/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 588-10 being a bylaw to establish sewer and water rates within the said Town be given first reading.
CARRIED
6. New Business;
a) Mower Tender;
Resolution No. 156/10
Johnson - vaughan
Be It Resolved That the 7’ Finishing Mower be offered for tender with a deadline of 5:00pm, June 23rd, 2010.
CARRIED
b) Land Dispute – access; TABLED
c) 63 Third ST SE – Drainage; TABLED
d) Water Bill – 35 – 1st St SW; LETTER
e) Culvert request – 20 First St SW;
Resolution No. 157/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council approve the replacement of a crushed culvert at 20 First Street SW.
CARRIED
f) Pen Order;
Resolution No. 158/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council approve the purchase of 300 pens with the Town logo.
CARRIED
7. Unfinished Business;
a) Washroom Facility; LETTER
b) Vacation request change;
Resolution No. 159/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council approve the vacation change request for K. Bridgeman from July 2 – 16 to July 12 – 23 inclusive.
CARRIED
8. Committee Reports;
a) Council Reports;
Mayor Cate Watrous reported on the following matters;
- South Mountain Waste Management meeting;
- met with ratepayer regarding land donation;
- attended legion meeting to discuss road naming options;
- Age Friendly Manitoba event;
- Subdivision meeting;
- G10 83 meeting in Sandy Lake;
Councillor Tami Johnson reported on the following matters;
- Golf Tournament results;
- Rossburn Trail meeting;
- Planning District meeting;
- G10 83 meeting in Sandy Lake;
Councillor Donna Vaughan reported on the following matters;
- Fire Department meeting;
- Planning District meeting;
b) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;
- Workplace Health & Safety;
- Photocopier lease option;
- Canada Day celebration;
- ECI grad presenter;
Resolution No. 160/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council pay $100.00 towards the purchase of the summer student’s steel toed footwear to be paid out on the final paycheque.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 161/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council provide a $100.00 allowance for all Town Public Works employees every calendar year to purchase steel toed footwear.
CARRIED
c) Town Foreman Report;
Mr. K. Podruski attended the meeting and reported to Council of the following:
- Trail cleaned of litter;
- Campground up & running;
- Building for washing machine at campground built;
9. Correspondence;
a) Little Valley Jamboree – donation request;
Resolution No. 162/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council donate 1 hoodie & 1 set of history book to the Little Valley Jamboree.
CARRIED
b) Manitoba Infrastructure – Intercity Bus service;
c) Erickson Collegiate – Grad Committee – donation request;
d) Minnedosa & Area Food Bank – donation request;
e) Canadian Cancer Society;
f) Erickson & District Volunteer Campground Committee;
g) RCMP – Safer Community;
h) MB Human Rights Commission;
i) MB Labour & Immigration;
10. Adjournment;
Resolution No. 163/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 9:25 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 5:00pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer
