Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 3rd day of May, 2016 A.D. at 7:00 p.m.



Present:
Reeve –C. Eisner
Councillors: G. Bartel, J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman, L. Mychalchuk, S. Walmsley
C.A.O. – K. Chartrand

Delegations:
7:30 p.m. North Mountain Riders
8:00 p.m. Ken Malley – Minitonas Fire Dept.

Additions to Agenda:
3.2 Bowsman Curling Club
4.11 Water Meters
4.12 Fire Calls/Fire Ban
4.13 Vacation Request
4.14 Parkland District Meeting
4.15 Rail Crossing Regulations
4.16 Labourer Position
4.17 Contract Position
4.18 Unsightly Property
5.6 Site 5/2012 – Summary

1. L. Mychalchuk – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.
Carried.

2. G. Bartel – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 19th, 2016 and the Special Meeting of Council held on April 21st shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried.

3. J. Caruk – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby accept the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission 2016 Budget as attached.
Carried.

4. C. Densen – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby implement a burning ban in the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman until further notice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED we do hereby revoke any current burning permits.
Carried.

5. J. Caruk – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the Staff overtime reports as submitted,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the aforementioned overtime shall be banked for future use or paid out with the next regular payroll as indicated on the employee’s report.
Carried.

6. L. Mychalchuk – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the Staff Expense Reports as submitted.
Carried.

7. S. Walmsley – L. Mychalchuk
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby approve the attendance of the Minitonas Fire Chief at the 2016 Fire Chief Conference in Dauphin, MB. on June 3rd & 4th, 2016;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses related to said conference will be paid in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws.
Carried.

8. G. Bartel – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the attached list of ads shall be sent for printing in the May 10th & 17th, 2016 edition of the Star & Times and also from May 10th to May 17th, 2016 on Valley Biz.
Carried.

9. G. Bartel – J. Caruk
WHEREAS Council has received a recommendation from the Minitonas Fire Chief for the appointment of Stan Anderson as the Deputy Fire Chief;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council does hereby agree to appoint Stan Anderson as the Minitonas Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief.
Carried.

10. S. Walmsley – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to the purchase of a uniform for the Minitonas Fire Department Fire Chief as per the attached.
Carried

11. L. Mychalchuk – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby agree to continue past curfew by majority of council in accordance with the current Procedures By-Law.
Carried.

12. G. Bartel – S. Walmsley
WHEREAS Council has been exploring the possibility of purchasing a utility meter reading system; and
WHEREAS this system will help streamline the process of reading and producing accurate water billings in Bowsman and Minitonas.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to start the process of purchasing a meter reading system through Wolseley Mechanical in Brandon, MB.
Carried.

13. J. Caruk – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the attendance of all members of council and the CAO, Kasey Chartrand at the Parkland June District Meeting in Winnipegosis, MB on Tuesday June 9th, 2016; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws.
Carried.

14. L. Mychalchuk – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the attendance of the Public Works Foreman, Daryl Chartrand at the New Regulations of Railway Crossings in Canada Seminar in Portage la Prairie, MB on Wednesday May 11st, 2016; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws.
Carried.

15. S. Walmsley – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to hire Wayne Hay as a Labourer as per the attached.
Carried.

16. G. Bartel – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby agree to the Contract Agreement attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this contract will be in effect for the 2016 calendar year.
Carried.

17. L. Mychalchuk – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to appoint Dennis Kalynuk and Jennifer Zamzow to the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission.
Carried.

18. L. Mychalchuk – S. Walmsley
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 12:05 a.m. to meet again on May 17th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. for the next regular meeting of council.
Carried.