Town of Minitonas Minutes – June 15, 2011

Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 15th day of June, 2011 A.D. at 6:30 p.m.
This meeting was held in order to complete the ‘Unfinished Business’ from the June 1st, 2011 Council Meeting.

Present: Mayor Barkowski
Councillors: Robb, Caruk, Bartel & Windsor
C.A.O.: Carolyn Gordon

Additions to the Agenda:

10.4 Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce – Thompson Trade Show Report
11.3 Campground
12.1 Day Care

Additional Correspondence:

17.3 PRHA – New Doctor Funding

1. W. Robb – S. Windsor
RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.
Carried.

2. W. Robb – J. Caruk
WHEREAS clause no. 3 of By-Law No. 2/2007 states that council shall designate properties within the Town of Minitonas to be deemed as hayfields;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Town Council agrees that the attached list of properties be deemed as hayfields for 2011.
Carried.

3. J. Caruk – S. Windsor
WHEREAS, under the terms of By-Law No. 2/2007, the attached properties have become unsightly;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the owners of the aforementioned properties shall be given written notice advising that the condition of said properties shall be rectified by the deadline of June 24th, 2011;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, should the condition of the properties not be corrected by the aforementioned deadline, the Town Council shall provide authorization for the work to be completed and the associated costs of said work shall be billed to the property owners accordingly.
Carried.

4. D. Bartel – W. Robb
WHEREAS the Minitonas Town Council received notification that the current tenant at the ‘Marketplace’ has sold her business, known as Keystone Upholstery, and wishes to cancel her Rental Agreement effective June 30th, 2011;
AND WHEREAS the purchaser of the business, now known as Tent Town Upholstery, has submitted a written request to take over the rental agreement for the remainder of 2011 under the same terms and conditions;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Town Council agrees to cancel the current ‘Marketplace’ rental agreement with Ms. Svojanovski effective June 30th, 2011 without penalty;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a new agreement shall be drafted under the same terms and conditions for July through to December, 2011 with Ms. Sliworsky, a copy of which is attached hereto, and the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer shall be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
Carried.

5. J. Caruk – D. Bartel
WHEREAS the owner of the property known as Lot 6, Plan 3162 was sent written notice that said property was declared to be unsightly under the terms of By-Law No. 2/2007, and has failed to take action to remedy the condition of their property;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, under the authority of said By-law, the Town Public Works Employees shall be instructed to undertake the necessary work required to remedy the condition of the property and the Chief Administrative Officer shall be authorized to bill the property owner accordingly.
Carried.

6. J. Caruk – S. Windsor
WHEREAS the deadline for payment of the costs to connect the property known as Lot 10, Plan 974 to the Town Water & Sewer System was extended to June 30th, 2011;
AND WHEREAS the property owners have an agreement with the Town & RM of Minitonas regarding the purchase of a portion of their property for the Minitonas Lagoon Expansion, which is also outstanding at this time;
AND WHEREAS the Town Council agrees that an extension to the deadline for payment of the Utility Connection should be extended until such time and the purchase of the aforementioned property is completed;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to extend the payment of the above noted hook-up costs until such time as the land purchase transaction has been completed.
Carried.

7. S. Windsor – D. Bartel
WHEREAS the Wellman/Glad Lake Campers and Cottage Owners Association has requested the support of the Town of Minitonas for the Paving of the Road to Wellman Lake;
AND WHEREAS the Minitonas Town Council has made many attempts in the past to encourage the Provincial Government to consider paving this road, which would benefit local tourism, economic development and safe travel for local residents;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Minitonas shall submit a letter of support and forward the same to The Honourable Steve Ashton, Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation and The Honourable Rosann Wowchuk, Deputy Premier.
Carried.

8. W. Robb – S. Windsor
WHEREAS there is a group of local residents and representatives who are attempting to establish a licensed child care facility in Minitonas;
AND WHEREAS this is a valuable service for local and area residents;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Town Council shall issue a letter of support for the establishment of a licensed child care facility in the Town of Minitonas.
Carried.

9. D. Bartel – J. Caruk
RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Town Council approves of the recommendation to appoint Jean Davies and Bob Davies to the Age Friendly Committee;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Councillor William Robb be appointed as an alternate to Councillor Caruk.
Carried.

10. S. Windsor – W. Robb
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 8:00 pm to meet again for the next regular meeting of Council to be held on the 6thy day of July, 2011 A.D.
Carried.