TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 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, October 14th, 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. 216/09
Moved by Councillor Seguin
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
- Adoption of Minutes;
a) Regular Meeting – September 23rd, 2009;
Resolution No. 217/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved that Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 23rd, 2009 as circulated.
CARRIED
- Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 218/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the September 2009 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 4957 to 5010 inclusive and totalling $ 71,261.69 from the General Account of the Town of Erickson, and Utility represented by cheque no.s 679 to 685 inclusive and totalling $ 1,798.27.
CARRIED
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No. 219/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council approve the indemnities and expenses for council members for September 2009 as follows:
Mayor Cate Watrous $ 500.00;
Councillor Tami Johnson $ 550.00;
Councillor Donna Vaughan $ 294.00;
Councillor Gerry Seguin $ 330.00;
Councillor Brian Schnell $ 270.00.
CARRIED
c) Financial Statement – September 30, 2009;
Resolution No. 220/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the month of September 2009.
CARRIED
- New Business;
Resolution No. 221/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
Be It Resolved That the C.A.O. be authorized to represent the Town of Erickson on all transactions pertaining to the Web Record of Employment Program.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 222/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved That the following be authorized to attend the 11th Annual Convention in Brandon from November 23rd – 26th, 2009;
B. Schnell, T. Johnson, C. Watrous & CAO K. Bridgeman
Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of any expenses incurred in accordance with the Indemnity By-law.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 223/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council appoint Diane Wruth to the Parkland Home Board for the 2009-10 term.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 224/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved That Council agree to donate the used metal siding currently being stored behind the Firehall, to the Little Valley Jamboree committee for the building of an 18-22ft structure to be used as an alternative to renting a tent.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 225/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson consent to revive the Erickson/Clanwilliam CDC.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 226/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council agree to post a Town of Erickson ‘no smoking within 2 metres of entrance’ sign at the front entrance.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 227/09
Moved by Councillor Vaughan
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That Council agree to pursue the recovery of the$2500.00 shortfall on the Hay contract between the RM of Clanwilliam and the Town of Erickson and Mr. William Pelk.
Be It Further Resolved That an application be made through Small Claims Court.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 228/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved That Council agree to donate 50% of the cost of the Erickson Legion Hall $200.00 rental for the ARHA Flu Clinic on November 3rd, 2009.
DEFEATED
Resolution No. 229/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved That Council spend $1000.00 on a heating unit for the attendant building at the Waste Disposal Grounds.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 230/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the WDG attendant to have a hoe at the site to dig a new shingle pit and clean out the old one;
Be It Further Resolved that Council authorize 2 semi-loads of gravel for the Waste Disposal Grounds.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 231/09
Moved by Councillor Seguin
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the purchase of the Chart of Accounts Conversion Program from Munisoft at a cost of $ 495.00 + taxes;
Be It Further Resolved That the cost be split with the RM of Clanwilliam.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 232/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Schnell
Be It Resolved That Council tender out for a new contract for Animal Control Officer;
Be It Further Resolved That the tender closes at noon on November 12th, 2009.
CARRIED
- Committee Reports;
a) Council Reports;
Mayor Cate Watrous reported on the following matters;
- Railway subdivision meeting;
- Erickson & District Rec Association;
- MARR annual meeting;
Councillor Tami Johnson reported on the following matters;
- Parkland Home;
- Pandemic Planning;
- Railway subdivision meeting
Councillor Donna Vaughan reported on the following matters;
- Fire Department meeting;
- CIB meeting;
b) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;
- Holiday request;
Resolution No. 233/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That K. Bridgeman be authorized to take holidays on Nov 13th, 30th, Dec 1st, 2nd and 24th.
CARRIED
c) Town Foreman Report;
Mr. K. Podruski attended the meeting and reported to Council of the following:
- Water Treatment Plant;
- Winter preparation;
- Culvert under Main Street;
- Correspondence;
a) Hometown MB park enhancement project;
b) Manitoba Water Stewardship – Water Services During Pandemic;
c) Royal Canadian Legion – Annual Wreath Order;
Resolution No. 234/09
Moved by Councillor Schnell
Seconded by Councillor Seguin
Be It Resolved That Council agree to purchase a wreath from the Royal Canadian Legion for the Remembrance Day program.
CARRIED
d) Travel Manitoba – MB Homecoming 2010;
e) Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – proclamation;
f) Minister of State Transport – Postal Moratorium;
g) Blue Cross;
h) RRSD – 2010/2011 Budget meetings;
i) RCMP – Year in Review;
j) Nordic Inn Profit Statement;
k) MB Planning Conference – Oct 28-30/09;
l) Canadian Diabetes Association – proclamation;
m) AMM – Ejector Ban;
n) Remembrance Day Ad;
Resolution No. 235/09
Moved by Councillor Seguin
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved That Council place a Remembrance Day ad in the South Mountain Press.
CARRIED
- Adjournment;
Resolution No. 236/09
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Vaughan
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 8:35 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 5:00pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer