Minitonas-Bowsman Minutes – October 19, 2021

Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, was held in Council Chambers in Minitonas, Manitoba this 19th day of October 2021 A.D. at 6:00 pm.

Present:
Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk
Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Hutman, C. Densen, and W. Kolisnyk
Interim CAO: M. Grogan
Finance Officer: M. Lumax

Absent
Councillor S. Walmsley arrived at 6:45pm
Reeve Pacamaniuk called the meeting to order at 6:01pm

Res. 50/2021
G. Bartel – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the Agenda of the October 19, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be approved as presented.
Carried.

Res 51/2021
W. Kolisnyk – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the September 28,2021 Regular meeting of Council be approved
Carried.

Res 52/2021
G. Bartel – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT C. Densen shall be appointed as Finance Chair for the October Regular Meeting of Council.
Carried.

Res 53/2021
C. Densen – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the payment of Municipal Accounts which include cheque No’s 9825-9924 in the amount of $ 1,652,338.06
Carried.

Res 54/2021
W. Kolisnyk – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the Staff Expense Reports as submitted.
Carried.

Res 55/2021
L. Hutman – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Marion Grogan as Interim CAO and authorizes Reeve Pacamaniuk to sign the employment contract on behalf of the Municipality.
Carried.

Res 56/2021
W. Kolisnyk – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT Marion Grogan, Interim CAO be authorized as a signing authority on all financial and legal instrument’s of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman.

Res 57/2021
L. Hutman – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the application for an office credit card.
Carried.

Res 58/2021
L. Hutman – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the Plans for fiber optic works within the Municipality, as attached, and authorizes the Reeve and Interim CAO to sign the agreement with Westman Communications for commencement of construction.
Carried.

Res 59/2021
G. Bartel – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT Reeve Pacamaniuk be appointed as the Council representative on the Swan Lake Water Shed Committee.
Carried.

Res 60/2021
L. Hutman – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the September 2021 Animal Control Report as submitted.
Carried.

Res 61/2021
L. Hutman – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes a grant in the amount of $2000 to the Bowsman Legion
Carried.

Res 62/2021
L. Hutman – W. Kolisnyk
WHEREAS No Applications to the 2022 Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman Board of Revision were received
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT The 2022 Board of Revision be Cancelled.
Carried

Res 63/2021
C. Densen – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT Council approves the attached 2021 Supplementary Tax list, as prepared by the Assessment Branch of Municipal Relations, and authorizes all changes to be made to the Tax Roll
Carried

Res 64/2021
G. Bartel– L. Hutman
WHEREAS the Community & Regional Planning Branch has reviewed the application (file no. 4149-21-7637) for subdivision of PT. NW ¼ SEC. 1-36-26W (SAGERT) on behalf of the Municipality and finds it to be in compliance with the Zoning By-Law for the RM of Minitonas; and
AND WHEREAS the proposed subdivision meets the provincial criteria for a subdivision; and
AND WHEREAS the application has been reviewed by the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, and found to be acceptable;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the subdivision of the aforementioned parcel of land on the condition that all requirements from all Provincial Government Departments are met as per the details submitted to the Municipality by Manitoba Municipal Relations, Community & Regional Planning services dated May 25, 2021.This approval will expire if conditions are not met by October 19, 2023
Carried.

Res 65/2021
W. Kolisnyk – C. Densen
WHEREAS the Community & Regional Planning Branch has reviewed the application (file no. 4149-20-7594) for subdivision of PT. NE ¼ SEC. 36-35-26W (LAUSMAN) on behalf of the Municipality and finds it to be in compliance with the Zoning By-Law for the RM of Minitonas; and
AND WHEREAS the proposed subdivision meets the provincial criteria for a subdivision; and
AND WHEREAS the application has been reviewed by the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, and found to be acceptable;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the subdivision of the aforementioned parcel of land on the condition that all requirements from all Provincial Government Departments are met as per the details submitted to the Municipality by Manitoba Municipal Relations, Community & Regional Planning services dated July 27, 2020.This approval will expire if conditions are not met by October 19, 2023
Carried.

*NOTE: Councillor Kolisnyk declared a conflict with the next item under consideration (Agenda item 5.8) and left his chair.

Res 66/2021
L. Hutman – G. Bartel
WHEREAS the Community & Regional Planning Branch has reviewed the application (file no. 4149-21-7647) for subdivision of PT. NE ¼ SEC. 5-37-24W (KOLISNYK) on behalf of the Municipality and finds it to be in compliance with the Zoning By-Law for the RM of Minitonas; and
AND WHEREAS the proposed subdivision meets the provincial criteria for a subdivision; and
AND WHEREAS the application has been reviewed by the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, and found to be acceptable;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the subdivision of the aforementioned parcel of land on the condition that all requirements from all Provincial Government Departments are met as per the details submitted to the Municipality by Manitoba Municipal Relations, Community & Regional Planning services dated August 04, 2021.This approval will expire if conditions are not met by October 19, 2023
Carried.

*NOTE: Councillor Kolisnyk returned to his chair.
*NOTE: Councillor Walmsley arrived at 6:45pm and took his chair

Res 67/2021
G. Bartel– S. Walmsley
RESOLVED THAT Council and CAO be authorized to register for the 23rd Annual AMM Convention.
Carried.

Res 68/2021
C. Densen – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT In accordance with Section 83(1)(d) of the Municipal Act, Council does now move in camera to discuss Legal and Employee issues;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT any item discussed while in camera must be kept confidential until the matter is discussed at a meeting of Council in public.
Carried.

Res 69/2021
S. Walmsley – W. Kolisnyk
RESOLVED THAT Council now move out of camera and resume the Regular Meeting of Council.
Carried.

Res 70/2021
L. Hutman – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT Patricia Kereluik be hired to the position of Administrative Assistant.
Carried.

Res 71/2021
L. Hutman –C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT Claudette Rawn be hired to the position of Bowsman Waste Facility Attendant effective November 1, 2021
Carried.

Res 72/2021
S. Walmsley – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT Matt Wills be promoted to the position of Full Time, Permanent Grader Operator, effective November 1, 2021.
Carried.

Res 73/2021
L. Hutman –C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT An incremental Increase be offered to Meghan Lumax, Finance Officer, effective October 16, 2021 as per attached.
Carried.

Res 74/2021
G. Bartel – S. Walmsley
RESOLVED THAT The Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for November 2, 2021, be cancelled.
Carried.

Res 75/2021
L. Hutman – W. Kolisnyk
RESOLVED THAT Council does now adjourn 8:10pm
Carried.