TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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, March 10th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Cate Watrous;
Deputy Mayor Tami Johnson
Councillor Donna Vaughan;
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. 45/10
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
a) Regular Meeting – February 10th, 2010;
Resolution No. 46/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved that Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 10th, 2010 and the Special meeting of February 12th, 2010 as circulated.
CARRIED
- Delegations and Petitions;
a) RCMP 5:30pm;
Corporal Houman Shoaai & Constable Maria Russell attended the meeting to provide Council with an update on the reorganization of the detachment as well as a current member shortage issue.
- Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 47/10
VAUGHAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the February 2010 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 5275 to 5333 inclusive and totalling $ 25,784.13 from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.s 730 to 737 inclusive and totalling $ 1509.66.
Be It Further Resolved That cheque No. 5334 to Lennon Trilogy in the amount of $1548.75 be approved.
CARRIED
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No. 48/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for February 2010 as follows:
Mayor Cate Watrous $ 350.00;
Councillor Tami Johnson $ 314.50;
Councillor Donna Vaughan $ 318.00;
Councillor Brian Schnell $ 270.00.
CARRIED
c) Financial Statement - Feburary, 2010;
Resolution No. 49/10
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the month of February 2010.
CARRIED
- By-Laws;
a) By-Law No. 585-10 Campaign Expenses and Election Contributions;
Resolution No. 50/10
SCHNELL - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 585-10 being a bylaw to set campaign expenses and contribution in connection with municipal elections in the Town of Erickson, be given first reading.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 51/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 585-10 being a bylaw to set campaign expenses and contribution in connection with municipal elections in the Town of Erickson, be read a second time.
CARRIED
- New Business;
a) WEURP Hours - Virginia; TABLED for further review
b) RSTA – Abe Braun Lunch;
Resolution No. 52/10
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council contribute $100.00 towards the lunch for the Rossburn Trail dedication ceremony in June.
CARRIED
c) Bulletin Board - EPC;
d) Council resignation;
Resolution No. 53/10
VAUGHAN - SCHNELL
Whereas Gerald Seguin has submitted his resignation as Councillor for the Town of Erickson dated February 12th, 2010;
And Whereas The Municipal Act requires that when a resignation occurs 12 months prior to the next general election that a by-election be held;
And Whereas the next General Election is less than 12 months away;
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council accept the resignation of Councillor Gerald Seguin and that his seat be left vacant until the Next General Election.
CARRIED
e) Yellowhead Detachment RCMP rep;
Resolution No. 54/10
SCHNELL - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council appoint Cate Watrous to represent the Town of Erickson at the Yellowhead RCMP meetings.
CARRIED
f) Utility Account Arrears – deemed Uncollectible;
Resolution No. 55/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Whereas the following account for utility is deemed uncollectible;
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council agree to write-off the arrears on the following utility account
Acct No. 27800.002 in the amount of $17.96
CARRIED
g) Campground;
h) Erickson Collegiate – Work Program;
i) Municipal Officials Seminar;
Resolution No. 56/10
SCHNELL - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson authorize the following to attend the Municipal Officials Seminar in Brandon on April 14th & 15th, 2010:
Council as a Whole and the CAO;
Be It Further Resolved that all expenses be paid in accordance with the Indemnity By-Law.
CARRIED
j) Meeting Date;
Resolution No. 57/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council reschedule the April 14th regular meeting to April 12th, 2010 at 5:00pm.
CARRIED
k) MMAA Convention;
Resolution No. 58/10
SCHNELL - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That the CAO be authorized to attend the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association Convention in Winnipeg from April 25th – 28th, 2010.
Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of any expenses incurred in accordance with the Indemnity By-law.
CARRIED
l) Fire Department – Donation Funds;
Resolution No. 59/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council agree to release funds in the amount of $1050.00 to the Erickson & District Fire Department from funds raised in 2009 for the Fire Rescue.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 60/10
SCHNELL - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council authorize Ken Podruski to attend CPR training on March 26th & 27th at a cost of $125.00.
CARRIED
- Unfinished Business;
a) Lennon Trilogy – Surveyors Plans – Railway Subdivision;
Engineering information to be obtained.
b) Photocells – Street Lighting;
Resolution No. 61/10
SCHNELL - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the purchase of photocells from Irv Nehring.
CARRIED
c) Financial Plan 2010; - REVIEWED
- Committee Reports;
a) Council Reports;
Mayor Cate Watrous reported on the following matters;
- Age-Friendly Initiative meeting;
- Rec Centre meeting;
- Skating Rink meeting;
- Library committee meeting;
Councillor Tami Johnson reported on the following matters;
- Planning District meeting;
- Parkland Home meeting;
- Rossburn Trail Association meeting;
Councillor Brian Schnell reported on the following matters;
- Campground meeting;
Councillor Donna Vaughan reported on the following matters;
- Planning District meeting – Public Hearing;
- Fire Department meeting;
b) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;
- PSAB compliance;
- Workplace Health and Safety;
c) Town Foreman Report;
Mr. K. Podruski attended the meeting and reported to Council of the following:
- water plant assessment conducted by JR cousin;
- repaired all doors on firehall;
- repaired stop sign by trail;
- plowed ice off streets with Fred;
- steamer requires repairs;
- in need of cold mix – Ken to contact Profile Paving;
- Correspondence;
a) Chamber of Commerce – Viking Days;
b) Erickson & District Recreation Assoc. – Donation request;
Resolution No. 62/10
JOHNSON - VAUGHAN
Be It Resolved That Council donate 1 zip jacket and 1 hoodie to the Erickson & district recreation Association for their Mixed Bonspiel from March 5-7th, 2010
CARRIED
c) LSRCD – Watershed Workshop Invitation;
d) Service To Seniors – Minutes;
e) J.R. Cousin – Water System Assessment Status report;
f) Manitoba Conservation – Information Forum Invitation;
g) MB Agriculture – municipal Weed Inspector;
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 63/10
VAUGHAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 9:55 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 12th, 2010 at 5:00pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer