Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Town of Minitonas, held in the Council Chambers, Minitonas, Manitoba this 17th day of April, 2013 A.D. at 7:00 p.m.

Present: Mayor Barkowski
Councillors: Robb, Bartel, Caruk & Windsor
CAO: Carolyn Gordon

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

2. D. Bartel – J. Caruk
RESOLVED THAT the Bank Reconciliation and the Financial Statement for the period ending March 31st, 2013 shall be approved as presented.
Carried.

3. W. Robb – S. Windsor
RESOLVED THAT approval of payment be made for the List of Accounts numbered 5289 to 5322 inclusive, amounting to $73,485.96.
Carried.

4. J. Caruk – D. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT 2012 Audited Financial Statements for the Swan Valley Airport shall be accepted as submitted.
Carried.

5. S. Windsor – W. Robb
RESOLVED THAT the Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of March, 2013 shall be accepted as presented, a copy of which is attached hereto, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT payment for contract services for Animal Control shall be made as per the aforementioned report.
Carried.

6. D. Bartel – J. Caruk
WHEREAS the Minitonas Town Council has received several complaints regarding the unsightly condition of the property known as Lot 10, Block 7, Plan 343 and are very concerned about the overabundance of animal waste that accumulated this winter, and;
WHEREAS, under the terms of By-Law No. 2/2007, the condition of the above noted property has become unsightly and a danger to public health & safety, and;
WHEREAS the owner of the aforementioned property was given written notice advising that the condition of said property must be rectified by the deadline of April 13th, 2013, and no improvements have been made to the unhealthy and unsightly condition of this property;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, should the condition of the property not be corrected by April 24th, 2013 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 owner accordingly.
Carried.

7. W. Robb – S. Windsor
RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Town Council does hereby agree to make a grant in the amount of $400.00 to the Tent Town Garden Club.
Carried.

8. J. Caruk – D. Bartel
WHEREAS the candidate chosen for the position of Assistant Public Works Foreman has declined the offer made by council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Town Council does hereby agree to re-advertise the position of Assistant Public Works Foreman as attached hereto, with a deadline for applications to be set for 4:30 pm on May 3rd, 2013.
Carried.

9. W. Robb – S. Windsor
WHEREAS the process of attracting immigrants and assisting them in settling into the Swan River Valley is important for economic development and growth both in the Town of Minitonas and in the Swan River Valley;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Town Council does hereby agree to provide funding in the amount of $535.00 for the 2013 Fiscal Year as per the attached contribution chart, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a review of the program shall be requested prior to December 31, 2013 for consideration of municipal participation and funding in future years.
Carried.

10. D. Bartel – S. Windsor
WHEREAS the Minitonas Town Council has established an award to recognize special volunteer efforts in the Town of Minitonas;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council shall make available applications for nominations for the ‘Town of Minitonas Volunteer Award’ beginning April 18th, 2013;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE THAT the deadline for submission shall be set at June 18th, 2013 and shall be presented at the July 1st ‘Canada Day’ Pancake Breakfast.
Carried.

11. J. Caruk – W. Robb
RESOLVED THAT the Minitonas Hall shall be provided free of charge for the Book Sale being held to raise funds for the Minitonas Library on Saturday, May 18th, 2013.
Carried.

12. W. Robb – S. Windsor
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:30 pm to meet again for the next regular meeting of Council to be held on the 1st day of May, 2013 AD at 7:00 pm.
Carried.