TOWN OF ERICKSON
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 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, September 28th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Val Soltys;
Councillor Tami Johnson;
Councillor Don Huisman;
Councillor Dave Walker
CAO Kat Bridgeman;
Members Absent: Councillor Brian Schnell;
1. Call to Order;
Mayor Soltys called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
2. Adoption of the Agenda;
Resolution No. 217/11
HUISMAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
3. Adoption of Minutes;
Resolution No. 218/11
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 8th, 2011 as circulated.
CARRIED
4. By-Laws;
a) Bylaw 600/11 – Borrowing Pumper Truck;
Resolution No. 219/11
WALKER - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That By-Law No. 600/11 being a by-law of the Town of Erickson to authorize the expenditure and borrowing of money for the purchase of a new pumper truck for the Erickson & District Fire Department as a Local Improvement be given first reading.
CARRIED
5. New Business;
a) Town Truck Tender; NONE RECEIVED
Resolution No. 220/11
JOHNSON - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council donate the 1991 chev town truck to a registered charitable organization that will pick it up.
CARRIED
b) Taxes cancelled;
Resolution No. 221/11
WALKER - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson authorize cancellations to the roll as follows:
Roll# Legal Description Amount Reason_______________
28600.000 6-9-546 $ 412.11 Taxable to Exempt
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Total $ 412.11
CARRIED
c) Taxes Added;
Resolution No. 222/11
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Erickson authorize the additions to the roll as follows:
Roll# Legal Description Amount Reason_______________
5100.000 4-665 $ 177.14 Exempt to Taxable
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Total $ 177.14
d) Planters at Nordic Inn;
e) D. Thomas – Offer to Purchase; TABLED for plan proposal
f) Petty Cash – Post office;
g) Wastewater collection (Class I Certification);
Resolution No. 223/11
HUISMAN - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council authorize Dan Shurvell to attend the Wastewater collection (Class I Certification) in Steinbach from October 31st – Nov 3rd, 2011;
Be It Further Resolved That all indemnities and expenses be paid as per the Town of Erickson Indemnity Bylaw.
CARRIED
h) CAO resignation;
Resolution No. 224/11
HUISMAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council accept the resignation of CAO Kat Bridgeman effective October 28th, 2011;
Be It Further Resolved That Council start the hiring process for a new Chief Administrative Officer immediately.
CARRIED
i) Chamber Christmas party;
Resolution No. 225/11
JOHNSON - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council support the Chamber of Commerce proposal to have a community Christmas party in place of individual business parties;
Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Erickson confirm their participation on December 3rd, 2011 and cover the cost of staff and Council and spouses.
CARRIED
j) Table slab replacement at Sunset Park;
Resolution No. 226/11
WALKER - HUISMAN
Be It Resolved That Council agree to purchase a new slab top for the table at Sunset Park from Barkman Concrete;
Be It Further Resolved That the cost be $128.37 + applicable taxes.
CARRIED
k) Vacant Lot – recreational parking; TABLED for more information
6. Unfinished Business;
a) Financial Statement – August 2011;
Resolution No. 227/11
HUISMAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved that Council of The Town of Erickson approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the month of August 2011.
CARRIED
b) Top Shot Concrete – Quote for work;
Resolution No. 228/11
HUISMAN - WALKER
Be It Resolved That Council approve the quote provided by Top Shot Concrete for manhole base restoration at a cost of $9350.00 + taxes and approximately $1000.00 per pipe replacement if required + applicable taxes to a maximum of $4000.00.
CARRIED
c) Age Friendly;
Resolution No.229/11
HUISMAN - JOHNSON
Be It Resolved That Council appoint the Service to Senior Board as the Age-Friendly representatives for the Town of Erickson.
CARRIED
d) Treasurer – Controlled entities; TABLED
7. Adjournment;
Resolution No. 230/11
HUISMAN - WALKER
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 6:40 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 13th, 2011 at 1:00 pm.
CARRIED
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Mayor Chief Administrative Officer