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REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2005
TOWN OF BEAUSEJOUR
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2005
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.:
Members Present:
Mayor:Harvey J. Giesbrecht
Deputy Mayor: Teresa L. Gmiterek
Councillors:Art Berry
Don Mazur
Brad Saluk
CAO:James Fenske
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:
#679/05Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the September 13th, 2005 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
(CARRIED)
3.PUBLIC HEARINGS:Nil
4. DELEGATIONS:
- Dennis Draward appeared on behalfof the Sun Gro Centre to give an update on the heating system for the Curling Club. They will not be proceeding at this time and will provide Council with estimates at a later date.
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
1.The Public Utilities Board – Letter dated August 17, 2005 regarding proposed changes to the Public Utility Board.
#680/05Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour provide comments to the proposed changes to the PUB Rules of Practice and Procedures for Public Utility Board Hearings.
(CARRIED)
5. CORRESPONDENCE: (Cont’d)
2.Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Letter dated August 31, 2005 – Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
#681/05Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
WHEREAS the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading national volunteer-based organization dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation works collaboratively to fund, support and advocate for relevant and innovative breast cancer research, meaningful education and awareness programs, early diagnosis and effective treatment, and a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer;
AND WHEREAS in 2005, an estimated 21,600 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,300 will die of it;
AND WHEREAS mortality rates from breast cancer are currently at their lowest since 1950 as a result of earlier detection through organized mammography screening programs and additional therapies following surgery;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Beausejour hereby proclaims the month of October 2005 as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”.
(CARRIED)
3.Resource Conservation Manitoba – Bulletin – Proclamation of Waste Reduction Week.
#682/05Moved by: Coun. A. Berry
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
WHEREAS the generation of solid waste and the needless waste of water and energy resources are recognized as global environmental problem;
AND WHEREAS municipal governments have an important role to play in promoting waste reduction, reuse, recycling, compositing and other conservation measures;
AND WHEREAS communities, businesses and organizations across Canada have committed to working together to raise awareness of these issues during Waste Reduction Week in Canada;
(CARRIED)
- Ron Lemieux – Letter dated September 23, 2005 – pre-budget consultation meeting.
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
6.NEW BUSINESS: - Nil
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(a)Legislative and Finance Committee
1.Approval of Accounts
#683/05Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. B. Saluk
BE IT RESOLVED that Cheques #31821 to #31889 totalling
$89,261.81 and automatic withdrawals totaling $1,551.31 for the period ending September 28, 2005 be authorized for payment.
(CARRIED)
2.Financial Report for period ending August 31, 2005
#684/05Moved by: Coun. A. Berry
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
BE IT RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the month ending August 31st, 2005 be adopted and filed.
(CARRIED)
3.Turner Street Lane
#685/05Moved by: Coun. D. Mazur
Seconded by: Coun. B. Saluk
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour directs the Administration to not undertake the paving of the Turner Street Lane as planned within the 2005 Budget;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that dependent on the budget surplus the funding for the Turner Street Lane be allocated to the Street Infrastructure Reserve in order to be carried forward to the 2006 Budget;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Administration be directed to include the Turner Street Paving Program as part of the 2006/2007 Budget.
(CARRIED)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Cont’d)
4.Added & Cancelled Taxes
#686/05Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
BE IT RESOLVED that Council is in agreement to add and/or cancel taxes to the Tax Roll as per Section 326 of The Municipal Act, as provided by the Municipal Assessor:
DATED Pages
September 12th, 2005 1 & 2 (Added)
September 12th, 2005 1 (Cancelled)
(CARRIED)
Personnel & Policy Committee
5.CAO Report
#687/05Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour receive the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report.
(CARRIED)
(b)Protective Services Committee
1.Prairie By-Law Enforcement – Appointment of Constables
#688/05Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. B. Saluk
BE IT RESOLVED that, effective immediately, the following members of Prairie By-Law Enforcement will no longer be appointed as constables to enforce the Municipal By-Laws within the Town of Beausejour:
Dave NicholJason Chymyshyn Jeff Ready Mike Hague Jeff Frost Jeff Wedge
(CARRIED)
#689/05Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Prairie By-Law Enforcement be appointed as constables to enforce the Municipal By-Laws within the Town of Beausejour, effective immediately:
Doss Conley
Wayne Mineault
(CARRIED)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Cont’d)
(c)Protective Services Committee (Cont’d)
2.Beausejour Brokenhead Fire Department
-Purchase of a new Fire Rescue Vehicle
#690/05Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Town of Beausejour, subject to the participation of the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, approve an expenditure of $235,000.00 for the purchase of a new Fire Rescue Vehicle as per the recommendation of the Beausejour Brokenhead Fire Department.
(CARRIED)
-Compensation Increase for Officers
#691/05Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour/R. M. of Brokenhead approve an compensation increase in the monthly stipend for the officers of the Beausejour/Brokenhead Fire Department, effective January 1, 2005, as per the following:
2005Fire Chief$ 100.00/month$ 1,200.00
Deputy Chief$ 75.00/month$ 900.00
Deputy Chief$ 75.00/month$ 900.00
Captain$ 0.00/month$ 0.00
Captain$ 0.00/month$ 0.00
2006Fire Chief$ 50.00/month$ 600.00
Deputy Chief$ 25.00/month$ 300.00
Deputy Chief$ 25.00/month$ 300.00
Captain$ 50.00/month$ 600.00
Captain$ 50.00/month$ 600.00
(CARRIED)
-Chief’s Report – September 8, 2005
#692/05Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour receive the report of the Beausejour/Brokenhead Fire Department as submitted to the Beausejour/Brokenhead Fire Committee September 8, 2005.
(CARRIED)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Cont’d)
(c)Protective Services Committee (Cont’d)
-Minutes of Meeting held September 8, 2005
#693/05Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour receive the Fire Committee Minutes dated September 8th, 2005.
(CARRIED)
-Fire Agreement between Town of Beausejour/RM of Brokenhead
#694/05Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour authorize the signed authorities of the Town of Beausejour to sign the Fire Agreement, as presented at the Council Meeting September 27th, 2005, between the Town of Beausejour and the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead.
(CARRIED)
3.RCMP – Mayor’s Report for August 2005
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
(c)Transportation Services Committee - Nil
(d)Environmental Health Committee - Nil
(e)Economic Development Services Committee
1.BrokenheadRiver Planning District – Permit Analysis as at August 31, 2005.
2.Winnipeg River Brokenhead CFDC – Agenda - September 28th, 2005 Regional Meeting with Chambers and CDCs
3.Winnipeg River Brokenhead CFDC – “Strategies for Success” Workshop to be held October 19, 2005
(RECEIVED AS INFORMATION)
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Cont’d)
(f)Recreation and Culture
1.Sun Gro – Curling Club Heating Project
#695/05Moved by: Coun. D. Mazur
Seconded by: Coun. A. Berry
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour request that the $35,000.00 2005 loan provided to the Sun Gro Centre be returned to the Town of Beausejour.
AND FURTHER that the funds be return to the Municipal General Reserve;
AND FURTHER that the Administration be directed to request from the Sun Gro Centre Board cost estimates for the Curling Rink Heating Project including planned project commencement dates and prior to November 30, 2005.
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(CARRIED)
(g)Recreation and Culture (Cont’d)
2.Broken-Beau Historical Society – Appointment of Representatives.
#696/05Moved by: Coun. A. Berry
Seconded by: Coun. B. Saluk
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour appoint the following additional representatives to the Board of Directors of the Broken-Beau Historical Society Board:
Diane Meyer
Casmir Komadowski
Larry Novakowski
Ronald Galay
(CARRIED)
8. BY-LAWS FOR CONSIDERATION:
#697/05Moved by: Coun. B. Saluk
Seconded by: Coun. D. Mazur
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Beausejour give Municipal By-law No. 1573/05, being a by-law of the Town of Beausejour to authorize the Expenditure and Borrowing of money for the extension of the Water & Sewer from Atlantic Avenue plus installation of Storm Water, South to James Avenue on First Street South, third reading, as amended.
Recorded Vote:ForAgainst Abstained Reason
Section 137 ofHarvey J. GiesbrechtX
Municipal ActTeresa L. GmiterekX
Art BerryX
Don MazurX
Brad SalukX
(CARRIED)
9. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:
#698/05Moved by: Coun. A. Berry
Seconded by: Coun. B. Saluk
BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into the Committee of the Whole at 7:00 P.M.
(CARRIED)
#699/05Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. B. Saluk
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BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of the Committee of the Whole at 7:10 P.M.
(CARRIED)
10. ADJOURNMENT: 7:17 P.M.
#700/05Moved by: Coun. T. Gmiterek
Seconded by: Coun. B. Saluk
BE IT RESOLVED that Council do now adjourn at 7:17 P.M. to meet again in the Town of Beausejour on October 11th, 2005.
(CARRIED)
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HARVEY J. GIESBRECHT
MAYOR
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JAMES FENSKE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER