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REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL - OCTOBER 9TH, 2001

TOWN OF BEAUSEJOUR

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL, OCTOBER 9, 2001

5:00 P.M. - Robert Bisko

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.:

Members Present:

Mayor:Fred Kazina

Councillors:Harvey J. Giesbrecht

Teresa L. Gmiterek

Gerald C. Hawranik

Ronald Nikodem

Administrator:Valerie P. Irving

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:

#245/01Moved by: Coun. H. Giesbrecht

Seconded by: Coun. R. Nikodem

BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting held September 25, 2001 be adopted as printed and be signed by the Mayor and Administrator.

(CARRIED)

3. DELEGATIONS:

1.6:00 P.M. - Mr. Bob Rondeau attended to give Council an update on the Canada Summer Games. They are currently hiring a General Manager and an Administrative Assistant (HRDC grant) and are considering a marketing person as well. The Games Office is opening in Selkirk and the new logo is being unveiled . Mr. Edward Schreyer has been named as the Honorary Chairman. Beausejour has the Softball and Archery and would like to attract Artistic Gymnastics. The Committee is still awaiting the Province's response respecting their level of funding.

4. VARIATION BOARD: 6:30 P.M.

#246/01Moved by: Coun. G. Hawranik

Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

BE IT RESOLVED that Council do now adjourn to form into a Variation Board.

(CARRIED)

Variation Board Hearing held to hear presentations regarding the proposal for Gerwin Enterprises Ltd./William Graves, South 1/2 of Lot 7, Block 2, Plan 727. More commonly known as 415 Park Avenue, Beausejour, Manitoba.

4. VARIATION BOARD: 6:30 P.M. (Cont'd)

Mayor Fred Kazina called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

The Administrator advised Council that the required notices had been mailed out and posted on the property as required under the Manitoba Planning Act.

Mr. William Graves spoke briefly in favour of the proposed variation.

No presentations were made against the variation.

Var#15/01Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

Seconded by: Coun. H. Giesbrecht

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour’s Variation Board to hereby approve the request by owner/applicant Gerwin Enterprises/William Graves as follows:

Construction of a 30 ft. x 30 ft. garage with a mean height of 16.625 ft, instead of the required 15 ft, a variance of 1.625 ft. and a site coverage of 900 square ft, instead of the allowed 750 square ft, a variance of 150 square ft.

on the lands known as 415 Park Avenue (South 1/2 of Lot 7, Block 2,

Plan 727).

(CARRIED)

Var#16/01Moved by: Coun. R. Nikodem

Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour’s Variation Board do now adjourn and report to Council.

(CARRIED)

#247/01Moved by: Coun. H. Giesbrecht

Seconded by: Coun. G. Hawranik

BE IT RESOLVED that Council adopt the decisions of the Town of Beausejour’s Variation Board.

(CARRIED)

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND

CORRESPONDENCE:

1.MEMO - Emergency Management Course, January 2002 Beausejour.

(REGISTER)

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND

CORRESPONDENCE: (Cont'd)

2.IGA - Graduated Driver's Licences.

(FILE)

3.Municipalities Trading Co. - Loss Pool Premium rebate $218.21.

(FILE)

4.Granite Internet Services Inc. - Website.

(FURTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED)

3. DELEGATIONS:(Cont'd)

  1. 6:45 P.M. - Prairie By-Law Enforcement - Dave Prud'Homme attended to report on By-Law Enforcement and Animal Control activities from May 27 through September 30, 2001.

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND

CORRESPONDENCE: (Cont'd)

5.City of Brandon - 911 Renewal.

#248/01Moved by: Coun. H. Giesbrecht

Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour renew the Agreement for 911 services with the City of Brandon for the term ending December 31st, 2006.

(CARRIED)

6.Brokenhead River Casino Resort - Invitation.

(RSVP)

7.MWSB - Assistance for water & sewer to new school.

#249/01Moved by: Coun. R. Nikodem

Seconded by: Coun. G. Hawranik

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour enter into a funding agreement with the Manitoba Water Services Board respecting the construction of water and sewer extensions to the Beausejour Elementary School.

(CARRIED)

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND

CORRESPONDENCE: (Cont'd)

8.MPSC - Report card.

(FORWARD TO ACL - FILE)

9.Minutes and Reports:

-IGA Road Closing By-Law Approvals - D. Houghton named as one of the local authorities in our area

-Manitoba Good Roads Assoc. 2001 winners (not us)

-AMM - New Executive Director - Joe Masi - Hotel rooms (looking for spares)

-EIRRC - Memorandum of Understanding (circulated Sept 26/01)

-Brokenhead River Planning District - September permit analysis

1 commercial 1 residential 3 demolition 2 additions, sheds

1 occupancy

-ERDC - Minutes - September 17/correspondence to EDAW

-RCMP 2000 Annual Report

-Chamber of Commerce - Minutes of September 5, 2001 meeting

(FILE)

  1. Miscellaneous Correspondence

-Canadian Postmasters Association

-Manitoba Historical Society - October/November Newsletter

-MCDC - conference

-Winnipeg River CFC - Open House, October 12, 2001

-FCM - White Ribbon Campaign

(FILE)

6. FINANCIAL REPORT:

7:25 P.M. - Mayor Fred Kazina excused himself from the meeting due to a personal interest in the following agenda item.

  1. Approval of Accounts for period ending October 9, 2001.

#250/01Moved by: Coun. G. Hawranik

Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

BE IT RESOLVED that Cheques #24053 to #24129 totalling $168,855.41 for the period ending October 9th, 2001, be authorized for payment.

(CARRIED)

7:30 P.M. - Mayor Kazina returned.

6. FINANCIAL REPORT: (Cont'd)

  1. Financial Statement for the month ending September 30, 2001.

#251/01Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

Seconded by: Coun. H. Giesbrecht

BE IT RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the month ending September 30th, 2001 be received and filed.

(CARRIED)

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

8. BY-LAWS FOR CONSIDERATION:

None

9. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS:

1.Bob Rondeau - Western Canada Games

#252/01Moved by: Coun. R. Nikodem

Seconded by: Coun. H. Giesbrecht

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour forward it's financial contribution of $10,000.00 to the Western Canada Summer Games 2003.

(CARRIED)

2.Prairie By-Law Enforcement

#253/01Moved by: Coun. R. Nikodem

Seconded by: Coun. H. Giesbrecht

BE IT RESOLVED that Wilf Kieres of Prairie By-Law Enforcement will no longer be appointed as a constable to enforce the Provincial Statutes & Municipal By-Laws within the Town of Beausejour, effective immediately.

(CARRIED)

9. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS: (Cont'd)

#254/01Moved by: Coun. G. Hawranik

Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

BE IT RESOLVED that Jason Prettie of Prairie By-Law Enforcement be appointed as a constable to enforce the Provincial Statutes & Municipal By-Laws within the Town of Beausejour, effective immediately.

(CARRIED)

10. GENERAL BUSINESS:

1.Follow-up report to Sportsplex Committee proposal.

(RECEIVED)

2.Transfer Agreement with HEW Development Inc.

#255/01Moved by: Coun. H. Giesbrecht

Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

WHEREAS the Town of Beausejour wishes HEW Development Inc. to transfer certain parcels of land in the SE 1/4 36-12-7 EPM to the Town of Beausejour for the purposes of the new elementary school;

AND WHEREAS the Town and HEW Development Inc. have

agreed to terms of this transfer.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour enter into an agreement to transfer certain lands in the SE 1/4 36-12-7 EPM with HEW Development Inc.

(CARRIED)

  1. Snowmobile signage.

(RECEIVED)

  1. Resolution to donate item to the Community Health Foundation Fundraiser.

#256/01Moved by: Coun. H. Giesbrecht

Seconded by: Coun. R. Nikodem

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour donate a Christmas lawn ornament to the Beausejour Health Centre Fundraiser for the amount of $100.00 + taxes.

(CARRIED)

  1. Parks & Recreation Report.

(RECEIVED)

  1. GENERAL BUSINESS: (Cont'd)
  1. Community Connections Computer (unfinished business).

#257/01Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

Seconded by: Coun. R. Nikodem

BE IT RESOLVED that the quote of Keen Computers for supply and installation of the Community Connections computer for $1,570.92 + taxes be accepted.

(CARRIED)

11. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:

12. ADJOURNMENT: 8:43 P.M.

#258/01Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek

Seconded by: Coun. G. Hawranik

BE IT RESOLVED that Council do now adjourn at 8:43 P.M. to meet again in the Town of Beausejour on October 31st, 2001.

(CARRIED)

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