TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2009
The Council of the Town of Erickson held its regular meeting duly assembled in the Council Chambers of the Town of Erickson on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 5:00 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. 242/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
a) Regular Meeting – October 28th, 2009;
Resolution No. 243/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved that Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 28th, 2009 as circulated.
CARRIED
- Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 244/09
Moved by Councillor Seguin
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the October 2009 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 5011 to 5069 inclusive and totalling $ 29,593.26 from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.s 686 to 693 inclusive and totalling $ 2,072.76.
CARRIED
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No. 245/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for October 2009 as follows:
Mayor Cate Watrous $ 350.00;
Councillor Tami Johnson $ 300.00;
Councillor Donna Vaughan $ 357.20;
Councillor Gerry Seguin $ 297.20;
Councillor Brian Schnell $ 270.00.
CARRIED
c) Financial Statement - October 2009;
Resolution No. 246/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the month of October 2009.
CARRIED
- By-Laws;
a) By-Law No. 584-09;
Resolution No. 247/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That By-Law no. 584-09 as amended being a bylaw to establish a rate for the Special Services proposal for the collection of garbage in the Town of Erickson, as amended, be given second reading.
CARRIED
- New Business;
a) Tender - Janitorial Services;
Resolution No. 248/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Whereas the contract for Janitorial Services for the Municipal Office expires on December 31st, 2009;
Be It Resolved That the CAO place an ad in the South Mountain Press requesting tenders for Janitorial Services for a 2 year term;
Be It Further Resolved That the deadline for tender submission be Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 5:00pm.
CARRIED
b) Reserve Transfers;
Resolution No. 249/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson authorize the transfer to Reserves as follows:
a) Fire Equipment Reserve: $2,000.00;
b) General Reserve: $6,000.00;
c) Replacement Reserve: $6,000.00;
d) Streets and Roads Reserve: $11,000.00;
e) Airport Reserves $2,000.00;
f) Road/Storm Sewer/Water/Sewer Reserve $25,278.62.
CARRIED
c) Vet Reserve Transfer;
Resolution No. 250/09
Moved by Councillor Seguin
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Be It Resolved That $1098.96 be transferred from the Vet Clinic Reserve to General Operating Fund as per the 2009 Financial Plan to cover the cost of the Veterinary Services annual levy.
CARRIED
d) CAO O/T Hours;
Resolution No. 251/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved that Council authorize the payout of 20 hours of banked time accumulated by the CAO.
CARRIED
e) 2009 emergency Plan Update;
Resolution No. 252/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the updated, 2009 Emergency Plan as presented by the Emergency Measures Coordinator.
CARRIED
f) November 25 Meeting;
Resolution No. 253/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That Council Cancel the regular meeting of November 25th, 2009.
CARRIED
g) Committee Appointments;
Resolution No. 254/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council approve the following committee appointments for November 2009/10.
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS |
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NOVEMBER 2009/2010 |
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Airport Commission: T. JOHNSON, D. VAUGHAN |
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Board of Revision: COUNCIL AS A WHOLE |
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Cemetery/Pet Cemetery Committee: L. ROESCH, D. VAUGHAN, T JOHNSON |
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Economic Development Services: T. JOHNSON, C. WATROUS |
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Emergency Measures Organization: T. JOHNSON, K. BRIDGEMAN, V. SHEMELIUK, C. WATROUS |
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Endowment Fund: T. JOHNSON, C. WATROUS |
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Environmental Health Committee: B. SCHNELL |
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Erickson & District Fire Department: D. VAUGHAN (G. SEGUIN – ALT) |
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Erickson & District Health Foundation: T. JOHNSON, D. VAUGHAN |
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Erickson & District Parks Board/Campground: JOHN BRASCHUK JR., B. SCHNELL |
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Erickson & District Recreation Centre: C. WATROUS (B. SCHNELL – ALT) |
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Erickson & District Recreation Commission: T. JOHNSON, D. VAUGHAN, WILMA BRAUN |
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Erickson & District Skating Arena: C. WATROUS, T. JOHNSON (B. SCHNELL – ALT) |
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Erickson Health Action Committee: T. JOHNSON (C. WATROUS – ALT) |
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Erickson/Clanwilliam CDC: T. JOHNSON, B. SCHNELL |
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Finance Committee: D. VAUGHAN, T. JOHNSON |
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Heritage Committee: G. SEGUIN (B. SCHNELL – ALT) |
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Joint Office Committee: T. JOHNSON |
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Library Committee: C. WATROUS (B. SCHNELL – ALT) |
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Parkland Home Board: T. JOHNSON, D. VAUGHAN, DIANE WRUTH |
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Parkland Regional Library: C. WATROUS, (G. SEGUIN – ALT) |
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Personnel & Policy Committee: T. JOHNSON, C. WATROUS |
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Public Works Committee: C. WATROUS (D. VAUGHAN – ALT) |
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Recycling Committee – SMWMG: WATROUS (B. SCHNELL – ALT) |
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Rossburn Subdivision Trails Association: T. JOHNSON, (SCHNELL – ALT) |
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Service for Seniors Board Rep: G. SEGUIN |
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Social Committee: T. JOHNSON, D. VAUGHAN |
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South Riding Mountain Planning District: T. JOHNSON, D. VAUGHAN |
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Vet Board: D. VAUGHAN (T. JOHNSON – ALT) |
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Water & Sewer Utility Committee: T. JOHNSON (WATROUS – ALT) |
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CARRIED
h) Service to Seniors Letter of Support;
Resolution No. 255/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Be It Resolved That Council provide a letter of support to Service to Seniors to assist in their grant application.
CARRIED
i) Offer to Purchase–36 Railway Ave - TABLED December 9th, 2009
j) Library committee signers;
Resolution No. 256/09
Moved by Councillor Seguin
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That council appoint Carolyn Walker, Shanna Frith and Marsha Merrick as authorized signers for the Library committee.
CARRIED
- Unfinished Business;
a) Animal Control Officer – Tenders;
Resolution No. 257/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Whereas a tender was called for the Animal Control Officer position;
And Whereas the Town Council feels that no tender submitted is deemed in the best interest of the town;
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council reject all submitted tenders and leave the Animal Control Officer position vacant until such time that an acceptable replacement is found.
CARRIED
- Committee Reports;
a) Council Reports;
Mayor Cate Watrous reported on the following matters;
- Endowment fund presentation;
- Age-Friendly meeting;
- Skating/Curling Rink meeting;
Mayor C. Watrous excused herself from the meeting at 8:35pm.
Deputy Mayor T. Johnson took the chair.
Councillor Tami Johnson reported on the following matters;
- Lions Club housing meeting;
- Planning District meeting;
- Planning conference;
- Rossburn Trail Association meeting;
Councillor Brian Schnell reported on the following matters;
- Library committee meeting;
Councillor Donna Vaughan reported on the following matters;
- Parkland home meeting;
- Planning District meeting;
- Vet Board meeting;
b) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;
- PSAB update;
- Workplace Health and Safety;
c) Town Foreman Report;
Mr. K. Podruski attended the meeting and reported to Council of the following:
- Trail sign;
- Yard cleanup;
- 12” piping needed for Young approach;
- Correspondence;
a) MB Ag Hall of Fame;
b) Bill 35 – Conflict of Interest Act;
c) MPSC Community Recycling Report Card;
d) RRSD meeting request;
e) Manitoba Legislative Assembly – Onsite Waste water regulation speaker notes;
f) Resumes; TO BE KEPT ON FILE
g) MB Crime Stoppers;
h) Public Utilities Board – Rate Study;
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 258/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 9:20 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 5:00pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer