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


Present:
Reeve: W. Pacamaniuk
Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Hutman, C. Densen, S. Walmsley, W. Kolisnyk and D. Wagner
CAO: Patti Simpson

1. D. Wagner – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.
Carried.

2. C. Densen – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT the following Council Minutes shall be adopted as circulated:
Regular meeting December 15, 2020
Carried.

3. W. Kolisnyk – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT Leanne Hutman shall be appointed as Finance Chair for this council meeting.
Carried.

4. L. Hutman – S. Walmsley
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby authorize payment of the List of Accounts numbered 8781 to 8948 inclusive, amounting to $876,044.95.
Carried.

5. S. Walmsley – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT the Bank Reconciliation for the month ending November 2020 shall be approved as presented.
Carried.

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

7. L. Hutman – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT the Animal Control Report for the month of December 2020 be accepted as submitted.
Carried.

8. D. Wagner – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the Council meeting scheduled for February 2, 2021 be cancelled.
Carried.

9. S. Walmsley – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to apply for two (2) youth positions for summer 2021 under the Manitoba Green Team Grant.
Carried.

10. L. Hutman – W. Kolisnyk
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to apply for two (2) youth positions for the summer months under the Canada Summer Jobs Program 2021.
Carried.

11. S. Walmsley – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Financial Statements ending December 31, 2019 be received.
Carried.

12. L. Hutman – S. Walmsley
WHEREAS Council has reviewed their committee appointments;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the attached committee appointments shall be approved.
Carried.

13. D. Wagner – S. Walmsley
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby appoint Garry Bartel as Deputy Reeve of the Municipality.
Carried.

14. G. Bartel – W. Kolisnyk
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01-2021, being a by-law of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman to prescribe a fee chargeable for tax certificates, shall be introduced and read a first time this 19th day of January, 2021 A.D.
Carried.

15. S. Walmsley – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01-2021, being a by-law of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman to prescribe a fee chargeable for tax certificates, shall be introduced and read a second time this 19th day of January, 2021 A.D.
Carried.

16. L. Hutman – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT the members of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman Council do hereby agree to go ‘In Camera’ as a Committee of the Whole in accordance with Subsection 152(3)(b)(ii) of the Municipal Act.
Carried.

17. S. Walmsley – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT we do agree to return to reopen the meeting to the public in accordance with Subsection 152(4) of the Municipal Act.
Carried.

18. L. Hutman – W. Kolisnyk
RESOLVED THAT the Council is in favor of extending the Public Works casual contract position with Ashley Beals until March 9, 2021.
Carried.

19. S. Walmsley – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT the Council is in favor of extending the Public Works temporary position with Matt Wills until March 9, 2021.
Carried.

20. L. Hutman – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT the CAO is hereby authorized to sign the agreement with Swan Valley Veterinary Clinic as attached hereto.
Carried.

21. C. Densen – S. Walmsley
RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman submit a letter of support confirming our interest in a Multi-community Project Application to the Universal Broadband Fund.
Carried.

22. L. Hutman – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:18 p.m. to meet again on February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. for the next regular meeting of Council.
Carried.