TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2011
The Council of the Town of Erickson held its regular meeting duly assembled in the Council Chambers of the Town of Erickson on Thursday, October 13th, 2011 at 1:00 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 1:00 pm.
- Adoption of the Agenda;
Resolution No. 235/11
HUISMAN - WALKER
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
Resolution No. 236/11
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 15th, the regular meeting of September 28th, and the special meeting of October 5th, as circulated.
CARRIED
- Board of Revision – 1:00pm;
a) Amy Tsang – Appeal – 1:05pm;
Resolution No. 237/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson recess the Regular meeting at 1:00pm to sit as a Board of Revision.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 238/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That the Board of Revision does now adjourn and the Council for the Town of Erickson reconvene the regular meeting of Council.
CARRIED
Complaint 1
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved that the assessment on Roll#18200 & #18300 being 10-2-385 in the Town of Erickson be reduced by 1,200 for the building under roll #18200 only.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 239/11
WALKER - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson adopt the decisions of the Board of Revision.
CARRIED
- Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 240/11
JOHNSON - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the September 2011 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 6439 to 6507 inclusive and totalling $39,976.56 from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.’s 916 to 933 inclusive and totalling $ 6,530.55.
CARRIED
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No.241/11
SCHNELL - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for September 2011 as follows:
Mayor Val Soltys $ 654.00;
Councillor Tami Johnson $ 366.00;
Councillor Don Huisman $ 722.40;
Councillor Brian Schnell $ 290.00;
Councillor Dave Walker $ 328.00.
CARRIED
c) Financial Statement – September 2011;
Resolution No. 242/11
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the months of September 2011.
CARRIED
- New Business;
a) Reserve Transfers;
Resolution No. 243/11
SCHNELL - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson authorize the transfer to reserves as follows:
a) Fire Equipment Reserve $11,782.00
b) General Reserve $ 6,000.00
c) Replacement Reserve $ 6,000.00
d) Streets and Roads Reserve $ 15,000.00
e) Airport Reserve $ 2,000.00
CARRIED
b) Back Lane – 1st – 2nd (Beatty); REQUEST QUOTE
c) Community Places Workshop;
Resolution No. 244/11
SCHNELL - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council authorize Brian Schnell and Don Huisman to attend a Community Places Workshop in Brandon on November 17th, 2011;
Be It Further Resolved That expenses be paid as per the Indemnity bylaw.
CARRIED
d) Truck Proposal – V. Baraniuk;
Resolution No. 245/11
WALKER - SCHNELL
Whereas the tendering process resulted in no response;
Be It Resolved That Council accept the offer to purchase the Town’s 1991 Chev Half ton by V. Baraniuk for $50.00.
CARRIED
- Unfinished Business;
a) Sidewalk Tender;
Resolution No. 246/11
HUISMAN - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the expenditure of $5000.00 including PST towards the replacement of a section of sidewalk on the south side of Main Street.
CARRIED
- Committee Reports;
a) Council Reports;
Mayor Val Soltys reported on the following matters;
- Rec Association meeting;
Councillor Tami Johnson reported on the following matters;
- Planning District;
- Personnel meeting;
Councillor Don Huisman reported on the following matters;
- South Mtn Planning District;
- South Mtn Waste Management Group;
- Service to Seniors meeting;
- Skating Rink meeting;
- Biosphere Reserve meeting;
- Personnel committee;
Resolution No. 247/11
HUISMAN - SCHNELL
Be It Resolved That Council approve the recommendations of the Personnel Committee to present an offer to the selected candidate.
CARRIED
Councillor Brian Schnell reported on the following matters;
- Vet Board meeting;
Councillor Dave Walker reported on the following matters;
- RSTA meeting;
- LSRCD – surveying tree planting; submitting quote for abandoned well;
- Campground;
- Library repairs from mowing done by public works;
b) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;
- Utilities;
- Correspondence;
a) Len Derkach - invitation;
b) Erickson Public Water System Inspection;
c) Rolling River School Division;
d) Call2recycle flyer;
e) Royal Canadian Legion – wreath;
Resolution No. 248/11
SCHNELL – WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council purchase a wreath from the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund at a cost of $39.00.
CARRIED
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 249/11
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 3:37 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer