Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 1st day of August, 2012 A.D. at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Barkowski
Councillors: Robb, Caruk, Bartel & Windsor
CAO: Carolyn Gordon
Delegations:
7:00 pm Marc Provencher re: 2011 Audit
8:00 pm Merv Leslie re: Town Public Works
1. W. Robb – S. Windsor
RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
2. D. Bartel – W. Robb
RESOLVED THAT the Public Works Report for the month of July shall be accepted as submitted by the Town Foreman, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Carried.
3. J. Caruk – D. Bartel
WHEREAS the Public Works Employee Overtime Reports have been received & reviewed by Council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all applicable overtime hours recorded for the month of July, 2012 shall be paid out with the August 15, 2012 payroll or booked for future use as indicated on the aforementioned reports, copies of which have been attached hereto.
Carried.
4. S. Windsor – J. Caruk
RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Council held on July 4th, 2012 and July 18th, 2012 and the Public Hearing held on July 4th, 2012 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
5. J. Caruk – D. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Town Council does hereby agree to enter into an agreement for contract services as attached hereto.
Carried.
6. D. Bartel – S. Windsor
RESOLVED THAT the attached purchase shall be approved by the Minitonas Town Council.
Carried.
7. S. Windsor – W. Robb
RESOLVED THAT the transfer of funds shall be authorized by the Minitonas Town Council as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
Carried.
8. W. Robb – S. Windsor
WHEREAS the Minitonas Town Council has reviewed and approves the revised Agreement for Animal Control Services as attached hereto;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to hire the contract services of Daryl Chartrand as Animal Control Officer for the Municipality under the terms and conditions of the attached agreement;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mr. Chartrand shall be appointed as a Designated Officer for the municipality regarding all issues related to Animal Control and the payment for said services shall be retroactive to July 15, 2012.
Carried.
9. S. Windsor – J. Caruk
RESOLVED THAT the Animal Control Officer’s report for the month of July shall be accepted as presented, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Carried.
10. J. Caruk – W. Robb
WHEREAS the Town of Minitonas has an opportunity to apply for a federal grant to repair and enhance existing infrastructure;
AND WHEREAS there is an urgent need to repair or replace the roof of the Community Hall and install proper access to the facility for mobility disadvantaged persons;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Town Council does hereby authorize the CAO to submit an application to the Government of Canada for a grant under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund in accordance with the plans and recommendations received from JCM Design Services.
Carried.
11. D. Bartel – W. Robb
WHEREAS the Minitonas Town Council has received a request for consideration regarding the rental agreement for the 2nd Floor of the Minitonas Library Building;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agreement be amended for the remainder of 2012 as attached hereto.
Carried.
12. S. Windsor – J. Caruk
RESOLVED THAT the attached ad be placed in the Star & Times with regards to the Public Notice for the Board of Revision for the 2012 Assessment Roll – Town of Minitonas, as set for November 7th, 2012;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the deadline for submission of appeals to the Secretary of the Board shall be set at October 22nd, 2012.
Carried.
13. W. Robb – S. Windsor
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:52 pm to meet again for the next regular meeting of Council to be held on the 15th day of August, 2012 A.D. at 7:00 pm.
Carried.