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REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL –JANUARY 12TH, 2010
TOWN OF BEAUSEJOUR
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL, JANUARY 12TH, 2010
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.:
Members Present:
Mayor: Don Mazur
Deputy Mayor: Brad Saluk
Councillors: Teresa L. Gmiterek
Art Berry Ed Dubray
A/CAO: Valerie Ranseth
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:
#01/10 Moved by: Coun. E. Dubray
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the December 8th, 2009 Council Meeting be adopted as amended.
(CARRIED)
#02/10 Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the December 15th, 2009 Special Meeting be adopted as amended.
(CARRIED)
3. DELEGATIONS:
1. Linda Gmiterek & Penny Samec, Association of Community Living appeared before Council to explain their plans for relocating the former R.M. of Brokenhead office building into Town.
Discussion took place and Council thanked Ms. Gmiterek & Ms. Samec for their presentation and advised that they would be dealing with their request later in the evening.
2. Bill Kaatz appeared before Council to voice his concerns regarding the RTK Development Agreement and Phase 2 and 3 of the subdivision.
Council stated that they have worked hard to ensure all Developers are now treated the same and that since 2006 there has been a Standard Development Agreement Template to address the concerns of the past.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Nil
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Letter dated December 10th, 2009 from the Minister of Health regarding our letter of support for the R. M. of Reynolds.
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION )
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
2. E-mail dated December 7th, 2009 from the R. M. of Alexander requesting a resolution and letter in support with respect to the TEMBEC decision.
#03/10 Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. B. Saluk
WHEREAS TEMBEC has locked out its employees for a period exceeding 90-days;
AND WHEREAS TEMBEC has been unwilling to divulge its decision regarding the future of its Powerview-Pine Falls Operations, which has had a detrimental and devastating impact on the employees, the community and the Northeast Region;
AND WHEREAS 90-days represents a sufficient period of time for TEMBEC to determine the future of its operation in Powerview-Pine Falls regardless whether that decision is to continue operations, close operations or sell its plant to a willing purchaser;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour requests that the Government of Manitoba request from the Executive of TEMBEC a final decision regarding the future operating plan for TEMBEC’s Powerview-Pine Falls Operation.
(CARRIED)
3. E.-mail dated December 6th, 2009 from Denis Robert regarding the National Assoc. of Automobile Clubs of Canada Coast-to-Coast Tour scheduled to arrive in Beausejour, August 4th, 2010
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
4. Edward Schreyer School letter dated December 15th, 2009 regarding the Safe Workers of Tomorrow Initiative.
(RECEIVED AS IN FORMATION)
5. Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation letter dated December 18th, 2009 regarding the Grant-in-Aid Program.
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
6. R. M. OF St. Clements letter dated December 24th, 2009 regarding
St. Clements Solid Waste Fee Policy, #515 revisions.
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
5. CORRESPONDENCE CON’T:
7. Lymphovenous Association e-mail dated January 3rd, 2010 requesting a proclamation.
#04/10 Moved by: Coun. E. Dubray
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
WHEREAS, lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid that causes swelling in the arms, legs, or other areas of the body and affects both men, women and children; and
WHEREAS, the swelling caused by lymphedema can lead to severe infection or loss of the use of limbs; and
WHEREAS, patients suffering from lymphedema must endure physical discomfort and disfigurement and cope with the distress caused by these systems; and
WHEREAS, the single largest group who get lymphedema are cancer patients; and
WHEREAS, recent studies have indicated that 20-30 percent of breast cancer patients will get lymphedema after surgery and radiation; and
WHEREAS, according to the Canadian Cancer Society, on January 1, 2005, there were a reported 723,000 Canadians living after a diagnosis of cancer; and
WHEREAS, many people are born with a malfunction in the lymphatic system and have lymphedema as a result of that developmental defect; and
WHEREAS, no drug or effective surgical treatment for lymphedema currently exists; and
WHEREAS, research in all areas of lymphedema has been notably limited; and
WHEREAS, lymphedema, which has no cure and can occur anytime, has a severe financial, physical, and psychological impact on patients;
NOW, THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Beausejour do hereby proclaim March 6, 2010, to be LYMPHEDEMA AWARENESS DAY in Beausejour, Manitoba.
(CARRIED)
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(a) Legislative and Finance Committee
1. Approval of Accounts
#05/10 Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that Cheques #200901486 to #200901624 and #200901654 to #200901696 totaling $209,650.04 and automatic withdrawals totaling $ 31,415.48 for the period ending December 31st, 2009 and Cheque #200901625 to 20091653 totaling $25,237.28 for the period ending January 12, 2010 be authorized for payment.
(CARRIED)
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(b) Legislative and Finance Committee
2. Agassiz Weed Control letter dated December 14th, 2009 regarding grass cutting added to taxes.
#06/10 Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
PURSUANT TO Section 252(1)(2) of The Municipal Act BE IT RESOLVED that the following outstanding grass cutting be added to taxes for the year 2009:
ROLL NO. NAME LOT/BLOCK/PLAN AMOUNT
89496 Olexson, Debbie Lot 8 Plan 18861 $ 385.00
11400 Hastman, Larry Lots 11, 12, 13 Plan 754 $ 80.00
77300 c/o Smith,Neufeld,Jodion Lot 2 Blk. 2 Plan 4729 $ 80.00
(CARRIED)
3. Resolution to Designate Tax Sale Year.
# 07/10 Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
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 2008 taxes are in arrears:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour designate 2009 as the year for which any properties that taxes in respect of which are in arrears will be offered for sale by auction.
(CARRIED)
4. Red River Basin Commission letter dated December 21st, 2009 regarding 2010 membership.
#08/10 Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. E. Dubray
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour directs the Administration to pay the sum of $705.75 for a membership in the Red River Basin Commission.
(DEFEATED)
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(a) Legislative and Finance Committee
5. Royal Canadian Legion, Beausejour Branch 132 letter regarding 2010 Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Provincial Command Curling Championships.
#09/10 Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour authorizes the Administration to arrange for the Town to support the Royal Canadian Legion in their hosting of the 2010 Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Provincial Command Curling Championships, by purchasing a Gold Medal sponsorship at a cost of $200.00. The Event is to be held at the Sun Gro Curling Rink from February 18th to 21st, 2010.
(CARRIED)
(b) Personnel & Policy Committee
1. CAO Report
#10/10 Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour receive the Acting Chief Administrative Officer’s Report.
(CARRIED)
2. CAO Position
#11/10 Moved by: Coun. A. Berry
Seconded by: Coun. E. Dubray
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour enter into a three year contract with Jack Douglas for the position of Chief Administrative Officer effective March 1st, 2010 and said contract be signed by the authorized signing authorities.
(CARRIED)
(c) Protective Services Committee
1. Notes of the Joint Emergency Preparedness Committee dated December 2nd, 2009.
#12/10 Moved by: Coun. E. Dubray
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Council of the Town of Beausejour receive the Notes of the Beausejour Brokenhead Joint Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting dated December 2nd, 2009.
(CARRIED)
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(c) Protective Services Committee
2. Fire Equipment Replacement Reserve
#13/10 Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. E. Dubray
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour directs the administration to allocate all funds received from the M.P.I.C. plus the Town’s share of the annual retainer and response billing received from the R.M. of Reynolds, to the Town of Beausejour Fire Equipment Replacement Reserve.
(CARRIED)
3. Beausejour Brokenhead Fire Committee notes dated January 4th, 2010.
#14/10 Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. E. Dubray
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour receive the Notes of the Beausejour Brokenhead Fire Committee Meeting dated January 4th, 2010.
(CARRIED)
(d) Operations Committee-Nil
(e) Environmental Health Committee-Nil
(f) Economic Development Services Committee
1. Association for Community Living requesting to relocate the R.M. building to town.
#15/10 Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour authorizes the Association for Community Living, owner, to move a building on Lot 9, Plan 18887 which is the lot directly behind 917 Park Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the proponent provide a detailed description of the work to be undertaken after the building is moved onto the property; and
2. That the proponent obtain a Building Permit from the Brokenhead River Planning Area Board; and
3. That the proponent ensures the building meets the Manitoba Building Codes, including plumbing and electrical, prior to occupancy being issued by the Brokenhead River Planning Area Board; and
4. That the proponent provide to the Town a Landscape Plan for
Lot 9, Plan 18887, prior to the building being moved onto the property; and
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(f) Economic Development Services Committee con’t.
5. That the proponent complete the Landscape Plan within one (1) year of being provided occupancy; and
6. That all finished grades for the lot be set and complied with, prior
To the construction on the Foundation; and
7. The proponent provide to the Town of Beausejour an Irrevocable Letter of Credit with an automatic renewal, from a recognized financial institution, in an amount equal to fifth Percent (50%) of the estimated cost of all on –site improvements to the foundation and building; and
8. All work shall be completed within 24-months of the date the Building Permit is issued.
9. Where on site-improvements are not proposed, the proponent provide to the Town a detailed Engineering Evaluation, undertaken by an engineer certified within the Province of Manitoba, of the building and the suitability for the building to be moved.
10. That the proponent maintain a 20’ rear yard measurement on the north side.
(CARRIED)
(g) Recreation and Culture-Nil
7. BY-LAWS FOR CONSIDERATION:
8. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:
#16/10 Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into the Committee of the Whole at 7:35 P.M.
(CARRIED)
#17/10 Moved by: Coun. A. Berry
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
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REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL –JANUARY 12TH, 2010
BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of the Committee of the Whole at 8:24 P.M.
(CARRIED)
9. ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 P.M.
#18/10 Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. E. Dubray
BE IT RESOLVED that Council do now adjourn at 8:25 P.M. to meet again in the Town of Beausejour on January 26th, 2010.
(CARRIED)
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DON MAZUR
MAYOR
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VALERIE RANSETH
ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER