Town of Erickson & R.M. of Clanwilliam

TOWN OF ERICKSON

REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011

 

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 26, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

 

Members Present: Mayor Val Soltys;

Councillor Tami Johnson;

Councillor Don Huisman;

Councillor Brian Schnell;

CAO Kat Bridgeman;

CAO Erin Halliday;

 

Members Absent: Councillor Dave Walker;

 

1. Call to Order;

Mayor Soltys called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

 

2. Adoption of the Agenda;

 

Resolution No. 250/11     

JOHNSON - HUISMAN

 

Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.

 

CARRIED

 

3. Adoption of Minutes;

 

Resolution No. 251/11

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 2011 as circulated.

 

CARRIED

 

4. New Business;

 

a)     Signing Authority;

 

Resolution No. 252/11 

SCHNELL - HUISMAN

 

Be It Resolved that effective October 27^th, 2011 signing authority for the Town of Erickson be Mayor Val Soltys or Deputy-Mayor Tami Johnson and CAO Erin Halliday or Administrative Assistant Kim Gibbons.

 

CARRIED

 

b)     Parkland Home – drainage request;

 

Resolution No. 253/11     

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved That Council authorize Parkland Home to tap into an existing storm drain system near 1^st Street NE in consultation with Town staff, and at their own expense.

 

CARRIED

 

c)     Garbage pickup – times;

 

 

d)     Reserve Fund Transfer – Vet Clinic;

 

Resolution No. 254/11     

JOHNSON - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved That $1098.96 be transferred from the Vet Clinic Reserve to General Operating Fund as per the 2011 Financial Plan to cover the cost of the Veterinary Services annual levy.

 

CARRIED

 

e)     Manitoba Water & Wastewater Association Annual Conference;

 

Resolution No. 255/11     

HUISMAN - SCHNELL

 

Be It Resolved That Council authorize Jon Kopytko to attend the Annual Water & Wastewater Association Conference in Brandon, Manitoba on January 9^th and 10^th, 2012;

 

Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize Dan Shurvell to attend pending proof of completion of Level 1 Water Certification;

 

Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize Dan Shurvell to become a member of the MWWA at a cost not to exceed $150.00;

 

Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of any expenses incurred in accordance with the Indemnity By-Law.

 

 

CARRIED

 

f)       Parkland Home – Street Light Request;

 

Resolution No. 256/11     

HUISMAN-JOHNSON

 

Be It Resolved That after careful consideration, Council declines the request for a street light at this time.

 

CARRIED

 

g)     Utility Account Discrepancy – Dave & Terryl Maduke;

 

h)     LRSCD Well Sealing;

 

Resolution No. 257/11     

HUISMAN - JOHNSON

 

Be It Resolved That Council accept the quote from True Grit Sand & Gravel to seal the well near the Trans Canada Trail under the Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District Well Sealing Program;

 

Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Erickson’s share be $57.20 of the total cost of $228.80.

 

CARRIED

 

 

5.     Adjournment;

 

Resolution No. 258/11       

SCHNELL-HUISMAN

 

Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 5:50 pm

Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 10^th, 2011 at 1:00 pm.

 

CARRIED

 

 

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Mayor                                                                Chief Administrative Officer