Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 5th day of September, 2017 A.D. at 7:00 p.m.


Present:
Reeve: C. Eisner
Councillors: J. Caruk, C. Densen, L. Hutman
C.A.O. – K. Chartrand

Absent with Notice:
Councillors: G. Bartel, L. Mychalchuk & S. Walmsley

Delegations:
7:00 pm – Stan Giles

Additions to Agenda:
4.17 Skillsoft Training Program
4.18 Hall Rental Request
5.8 Cenotaph

1. C. Densen – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended.
Carried.

2. L. Hutman – J. Caruk
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.

3. L. Hutman – C. Densen
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.

4. C. Densen – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 15th, 2017 and the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on August 30th, 2017 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried.

5. J. Caruk – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the Staff Expense Reports as submitted.
Carried.

6. C. Densen – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 06/2017, being a by-law of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman for the purpose of establishing regulations for unsightly and untidy premises, nuisances and dangers to public safety and health, within the municipality, shall be introduced and read a first time this 5th day of September, 2017 A.D.
Carried.

7. L. Hutman – J. Caruk
RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 07/2017, being a by-law of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman for the purpose of establishing a Minitonas Cemetery Columbarium Reserve, shall be introduced and read a first time this 5th day of September, 2017 A.D.
Carried.

8. L. Hutman – J. Caruk
RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 08/2017, being a by-law of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman for the purpose of consolidating the General Reserve Accounts of the former Town of Minitonas, Rural Municipality of Minitonas and the Village of Bowsman, shall be introduced and read a first time this 5th day of September, 2017 A.D.
Carried.

9. C. Densen – J. Caruk
RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 09/2017, being a by-law of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman for the purpose of establishing a Machinery and Equipment Reserve for replacement and repairs of machinery and equipment, shall be introduced and read a first time this 5th day of September, 2017 A.D.
Carried.

10. C. Densen – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the assessment changes as listed by Manitoba Local Government – Swan River Assessment Office dated August 9th, 2017 a copy of which are attached hereto;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the necessary changes be made to the 2017 Assessment Roll, under the authority of Sections 300(6) and 326 of The Municipal Act.
Carried.

11. J. Caruk – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT we do designate October 10th-13th, 2017 as Fall Cleanup Week in the town of Minitonas and village of Bowsman.
Carried.

12. C. Densen – J. Caruk
WHEREAS the Community & Regional Planning Branch has reviewed the application for subdivision of PT of NW ¼ Sec. 36-36-26 WPM (HART) on behalf of the municipality and finds it to be in compliance with Zoning By-Law for the RM of Minitonas; and

WHEREAS the application has been reviewed by the council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, and found to be acceptable by the members of council;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the subdivision of the aforementioned parcel of land as per the details submitted to the Municipality by Manitoba Municipal Relations, Community & Regional Planning services dated August 24th, 2017 with the only condition being that the Manitoba Hydro Easement be completed as required.
Carried.

13. L. Hutman – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the Reeve and CAO shall be authorized to sign the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Swan River.
Carried.

14. C. Densen – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT no burning permits shall be issued for properties within the Minitonas urban area due to the dry conditions and the numerous complaints received.
Carried.

15. C. Densen – L. Hutman
WHEREAS the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman Council has reviewed and approved the terms and conditions of the 2017-2018 ‘Snow Clearing Services Agreements’ for the Minitonas & Bowsman MTS lots, submitted by BellMTS Allstream Inc.;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO shall be authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the municipality.
Carried.

16. J. Caruk – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby authorize the attached list of volunteer firefighters to take Firefighting Level One Training Course in Swan River, MB.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT each member will be required to sign a Repayment Agreement before starting the Course.
Carried.

17. L. Hutman – J. Caruk
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to purchase training modules from Skillsoft as per the attached.
Carried.

18. C. Densen – J. Caruk
WHEREAS the attached letter was received requesting the waiving of rental costs for the Minitonas Town Hall for a medical fundraising supper.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to waive the rental fee as requested.
Carried.

19. J. Caruk – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to adopt the attached policy regarding Minitonas Town Hall rentals.
Carried.

20. C. Densen – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby approve the attendance of the attached list of employees at the Landfill Operator Training Courses in Winnipeg, MB on October 3-5th and November 1-2nd, 2017 as outlined and;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all applicable expenses related to said meeting will be paid in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws.
Carried.

21. L. Hutman – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:59 p.m. to meet again on September 19th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. for the next regular meeting of council.
Carried.