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REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL – JANUARY 26TH, 2004
TOWN OF BEAUSEJOUR
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL, JANUARY 26TH, 2004
5:00 P.M. – ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.:
Members Present:
Mayor: Harvey J. Giesbrecht
Deputy Mayor: Teresa L. Gmiterek
Councillors: Art Berry
Gordon Hemminger
Don Mazur
CAO: Kristine Schwanke
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:
#24/04 Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. G. Hemminger
WHEREAS a copy of the minutes of the last regular meeting dated January 13th, 2004 and the Special Meeting of January 14th, 2004 were circulated to Council Members;
AND WHEREAS a copy of these minutes of the Town of Beausejour have been posted in the Town Office;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading of the minutes be waived;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes be adopted as presented.
(CARRIED)
3. DELEGATIONS: Nil
4. CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Association of Manitoba Municipalities – Meeting February 11, 2004.
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
2. Scott Tournament of Hearts Committee – Request to endorse Tournament as a Community Event.
(SEE RESOLUTION #25/04)
4. CORRESPONDENCE: (Con’td)
3. Manitoba Transportation of Government Services – Grant-in-aid Requests for 2004.
(REFERRED TO NEXT MEETING FEB. 10/04)
4. Beausejour Talent Show – request for Sponsorship.
(SEE RESOLUTION #26/04)
5. Manitoba Natural Resources Offices Association – Request for donation.
(RESPOND)
6. Manitoba 4H Council – 4H Endowment Fund Foundation.
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
7. Minutes and Reports (on File)
- BBDC –Minutes of December 15, 2003 Meeting
- Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Assoc. – Minutes of November 7 & 8, 2003 – Board of Directors Meeting (Draft)
- Bjour Community Literacy Project – Minutes of January 14, 2004 Meeting
- NEHA Inc. – Minutes of December 8, 2003 Board Meeting.
- AMM News Bulletin
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
8. Miscellaneous Correspondence (on File)
- Leanne Rowatt, MLA for Minnedosa – Family Services and Housing Critic – Support for One Tier Social Assistance
- Association of Manitoba Municipalities – 2004 Calendar of Events
- Sunrise School Division – Splash Parking
- Manitoba Health – West Nile Virus Program
- Robyn Bergen – MB Planning Conference 2004, March 10-12
- Press Release – Info, Canadian Subsidy Directory Year 2004 Edition
- Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Assoc. – Correspondence regarding the designation of a Scenic Route
- Brokenhead River Planning District – Permit Analysis – Notice of Hearings
- Bob Edmundson – Fleet Net Specialist – New role with MTS
- Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth – Nomination for Premier’s Volunteer Service Award 2004
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Scott Tournament of Hearts Committee – Request to endorse Tournament as a Community Event.
#25/04 Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour endorse the Scott Tournament of Hearts as a Community Event, authorizing an application to be made for a Community Liquor Licence for events to be held, January 27th, 2004 to February 1st, 2004, subject to the following conditions:
1) That adequate security be provided.
(CARRIED)
2. Beausejour Talent Show – request for Sponsorship.
#26/04 Moved by: Coun. G. Hemminger
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour authorize the purchase of a Gold advertising sponsorship package for the Beausejour Talent Show at a cost of $100.00.
(CARRIED)
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6. FINANCIAL REPORT:
1. Approval of Accounts
#27/04 Moved by: Coun. G. Hemminger
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that Cheques #28645 to #28656 and Cheques #28703 to #28745 totalling $104,126.07 be authorized for payment.
(CARRIED)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
¨ Mayor Giesbrecht - BBDC, Ethanol, Bisko Basement, Public Works
¨ Councillor Gmiterek – WRBCF
¨ Councillor Berry – Museum, Recreation Commission, Sun Gro Centre, Strategic Planning, BBDC
¨ Councillor Hemminger – BBDC, Handivan
¨ Councillor Mazur – ERDI, RM of Whitemouth Re: Hospital
8. BY-LAWS FOR CONSIDERATION:
1. By-Law No. 1536/04 – Council Indemnities.
#28/04 Moved by: Coun. D. Mazur
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law No. 1536/04 being a By-Law of the Town of Beausejour to authorize, set rates, and provide for the remuneration of the Mayor and Members of Council be given third reading.
Recorded Vote: For Against Abstained Reason
Section 137 of Harvey J. Giesbrecht X
Municipal Act Teresa L. Gmiterek X
Art Berry X
Gord Hemminger X
Don Mazur X
(CARRIED)
2. Proposed Fireworks By-Law – review.
#29/04 Moved by: Coun. G. Hemminger
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law #1538/04 being a by-law of the Town of Beausejour to prohibit the sale and firing or setting off of fireworks be given first reading.
(CARRIED)
9. GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Salaries for Non-unionized staff for 2004.
#30/04 Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
BE IT RESOLVED that the Val Ranseth’s salary be set at $32,500.00 for 2004.
(CARRIED)
9. GENERAL BUSINESS: (Cont’d)
#31/04 Moved by: Coun. G. Hemminger
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
WHEREAS Melissa Gmiterek has successfully completed her six month probationary period, with enrolment in the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Program as required;
AND WHEREAS she has been enrolled in the Town’s benefit program since November 2003;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour establishes Melissa Gmiterek as a full-time Office Clerk;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that her salary be set at $24,000.00 for 2004.
(CARRIED)
2. Two Full Time Positions – J. Dickey and K. Bialek.
#32/04 Moved by: Coun. D. Mazur
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour hire Jonathon Dickey at an Assistant 5 classification, with salary and benefits as per the Collective Agreement, effective January 1, 2004.
(CARRIED)
#33/04 Moved by: Coun. G. Hemminger
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour hire Kerry Bialek, as a full-time Office Clerk, at an annual salary of $17,500.00, effective January 1st, 2004.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the following terms and conditions apply:
1. Enrolment in the Town’s benefits program effective January 1st, 2004;
2. Enrolment in the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Program offered by the University of Manitoba – tuition and costs to be reimbursed upon successful completion of each course;
3. Salary to increase to $19,500.00 effective January 1st, 2005.
(CARRIED)
9. GENERAL BUSINESS: (Cont’d)
3. RTK Development Agreement – Resolution to approve and sign agreement.
#34/04 Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
WHEREAS Council of the Town of Beausejour has had opportunity to review and revise the Development Agreement as prepared between the Town of Beausejour, RTK Holdings & 3848389 Manitoba Ltd.;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the Agreement as presented and that it be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer on behalf of the Town.
(CARRIED)
4. Courses – Payroll.
#35/04 Moved by: Coun. D. Mazur
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour authorizes Melissa Gmiterek to enrol in the Introduction to Payroll and Taxable Benefits Course from March 18 – May 20, 2004, expenses as per By-Law No. 1536/04.
(CARRIED)
5. 50th MWWA Annual Seminar – 2 to Register.
#36/04 Moved by: Coun. G. Hemminger
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour authorizes two employees to enrol in the 50th Manitoba Water & Wastewater Association Annual Seminar, to be held February 9-11, 2004, expenses as by By-law No. 1536/04.
(CARRIED)
6. Designate Tax Sale Year.
#37/04 Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
WHEREAS Section 365(2) states that Council may designate a year as the year for which properties the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year must be offered for sale by public auction to recover the tax arrears and costs;
AND WHEREAS there are properties for which 2002 taxes are in arrears;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour designate 2003 as the year for which any properties that taxes in respect of which are in arrears will be offered for sale by auction.
(CARRIED)
10. UNFINISED BUSINESS:
1. Proposal for NEHA Hospital.
#38/04 Moved by: Coun. D. Mazur
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
WHEREAS access to adequate health care is important to all Manitobans;
AND WHEREAS provincial health-care spending on a per capita basis is the lowest in the North Eastman region of Manitoba;
AND WHEREAS the North Eastman Health Association Inc. has identified a need to enhance health care in the North Eastman region through the construction of a new hospital, or major renovations to an existing health-care facility;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour hereby implores the North Eastman Health Association Inc. to undertake the following initiatives:
(1) Submit a written proposal to the Manitoba Government expressing the need for enhanced health care in the North Eastman region;
(2) That without identifying a specific location, the proposal recommend a major capital construction to serve the region; and
(3) The proposal encourages the Government of Manitoba to amend its existing Capital Spending Plan to accommodate this request within the next five years; and
(4) Implement a transparent public process for determining the ideal location for the proposed new facility.
(CARRIED)
11. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS: Nil
12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: Nil
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REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL – JANUARY 26TH, 2004
13. ADJOURNMENT: 7:35 P.M.
#39/04 Moved by: Coun. G. Hemminger
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that Council do now adjourn at 7:35 P.M. to meet again in the Town of Beausejour on February 10th, 2004.
(CARRIED)
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HARVEY J. GIESBRECHT
MAYOR
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KRISTINE SCHWANKE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER