Annual Report 2019-20 www.amm.mb.ca Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Report 2019 - 20 We are proud of Our Members Alexander, RM Harrison Park, Municipality Riverdale Municipality Alonsa, RM Headingley, RM Roblin, Municipality Altona, Town Kelsey, RM Rockwood, RM Arborg, Town Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Roland, RM Argyle, RM Municipality Rosedale, RM Armstrong, RM La Broquerie, RM Rossburn Municipality Beausejour, Town Lac du Bonnet, RM Rosser, RM Bifrost-Riverton, Municipality Lac du Bonnet, Town Russell-Binscarth, Municipality Boissevain-Morton, Municipality Lakeshore, RM Selkirk, City Brandon, City Leaf Rapids, Town Sifton, RM Brenda-Waskada, Municipality Lorne, Municipality Snow Lake, Town Brokenhead, RM Louise, Municipality Souris-Glenwood, Municipality Carberry, Town Lynn Lake, Town Springfield, RM Carman, Town Macdonald, RM St. Andrews, RM Cartier, RM McCreary, Municipality St. Clements, RM Cartwright-Roblin, Municipality Melita, Town St. François Xavier, RM Churchill, Town Minitonas-Bowsman, Municipality St. Laurent, RM Clanwilliam-Erickson, Municipality Minnedosa, Town St. Pierre-Jolys, Village Coldwell, RM Minto-Odanah, RM Ste. Anne, RM Cornwallis, RM Montcalm, RM Ste. Anne, Town Dauphin, City Morden, City Ste. Rose, Municipality Dauphin, RM Morris, RM Stanley, RM De Salaberry, RM Morris, Town Steinbach, City Deloraine-Winchester, Mossey River Municipality Stonewall, Town Municipality Mountain, RM Stuartburn, RM Dufferin, RM Mystery Lake, LGD Swan River, Town Dunnottar, Village Neepawa, Town Swan Valley West, Municipality East St. Paul, RM Niverville, Town Taché, RM Ellice-Archie, RM Norfolk Treherne, Municipality Teulon, Town Elton, RM North Cypress-Langford, The Pas, Town Emerson-Franklin, Municipality Municipality Thompson, City Ethelbert, Municipality North Norfolk, Municipality Thompson, RM Fisher, RM Oakland-Wawanesa, Municipality Two Borders, Municipality Flin Flon, City Oakview, RM Victoria, RM Gilbert Plains Municipality Pembina, Municipality Victoria Beach, RM Gillam, Town Pinawa, LGD Virden, Town Gimli, RM Piney, RM Wallace-Woodworth, RM Glenboro-South Cypress, Pipestone, RM West Interlake, RM Municipality Portage la Prairie, City West St. Paul, RM Glenella-Lansdowne, Municipality Portage la Prairie, RM WestLake-Gladstone, Municipality Grahamdale, RM Powerview-Pine Falls, Town Whitehead, RM Grand Rapids, Town Prairie Lakes, RM Whitemouth, RM Grandview Municipality Prairie View Municipality Winkler, City Grassland, Municipality Reynolds, RM Winnipeg, City Grey, RM Rhineland, Municipality Winnipeg Beach, Town Hamiota Municipality Riding Mountain West, RM Woodlands, RM Hanover, RM Ritchot, RM Yellowhead, RM 3 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Report 2019 - 20 4 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Report 2019 - 20 Table of Contents AMM Members 03 The Year in Review - Administration & Map of Municipalities 04 Marketing 20 President’s Message 06 AMM Trading Company 20 Executive Director’s Message 07 AMM Events 24 Board of Directors AMM 08 Financial Statements 26 Staff 10 The Year in Review - 14 Policy Highlights Meetings with Ministers 16 AMM Cities Caucus 18 Meeting with Provincial Cabinet 19 5 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Report 2019 - 20 Message from the President On behalf of the Board of Directors of the The Working Group met several times Association of Manitoba Municipalities throughout 2019-2020 focusing on many (AMM), it is my pleasure to present provincial initiatives, including an update to you the 2020 Annual Report, on capital funding to municipalities encapsulating the activities of a year that and shared engagement opportunities will forever be remembered as the one in with municipalities as well as the roll which COVID-19 created unprecedented out of the Climate Resiliency/Spring challenges for all walks of life, including Flood Preparedness program and the municipal governments. Strengthening Codes of Conduct for Council Members online training module. Thankfully, while the economic slowdown resulting from the pandemic increased The AMM remains committed to working financial pressures on municipalities, collaboratively with the Province of the AMM’s requests of greater financial Manitoba to help advance our Partners assistance from both the provincial and in Growth Initiative so municipalities federal governments were heard. Our can continue to help build a stronger advocacy efforts resulted in increased Manitoba, especially as we look to infrastructure investments by the recover from the pandemic. Province of Manitoba, as well as over $100 million to Manitoba municipalities While 2020 continues to challenge us, as part of the Federal Safe Restart and the outcome of COVID-19 is not yet Agreement. Even as the uncertainty of known, I do know that we will continue this pandemic prevails, these funds will to go farther and enjoy greater success if Ralph Groening certainly help alleviate some of the fiscal we continue working together. President pressures associated with COVID-19. As I step down as your President, I wish We entered this year fueled by the the incoming President Kam Blight, his AMM’s ‘Partners in Growth’ campaign executive team, the AMM Board of of 2019, which admittedly feels like a Directors, and all AMM members much very long time ago indeed. However, it’s success in the coming year. fulfilling to know the campaign’s call for the Province of Manitoba to establish a We entered this working group with the AMM focused on year fueled by the strategic collaboration, came to fruition AMM’s ‘Partners in this past year. The purpose of the joint Working Group Growth’ campaign on Strategic Collaboration is to provide recommendations to the Minister of of 2019, which Municipal Relations and the AMM Board admitedly feels like of Directors on key deliverables that have a significant impact on municipalities. a very longtime ago indeed. 6 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Report 2019 - 20 Message from the Executive Director Given the events of 2020, one thing It bears repeating: we work for you, remains certain – the quality of the work both in lobbying and in going to the AMM does on behalf of its members, market on their behalf to get the best and the value you receive from our pricing on the products and services efforts. municipalities need. Since taking over the position of In closing, I’d like to thank our members Executive Director on January 1 of for their continued support of AMM this year, I’ve had a front row seat to events. The year saw us move from the Trading Company model and the holding a successful 2019 Annual many ways it benefits our member Convention, to cancelling the Municipal municipalities. We have been able to Officials Seminar, to launching virtual rebate millions of dollars to our members June District Meetings. We were able over the years, and as we continue to add to pivot with these changing and more programs, those benefits will only challenging times due to the dedication grow. and resilience of our staff, and the willingness of our membership. This year, despite COVID-19 and its associated challenges, we were able Your desire to continue learning and to continue supporting you through supporting each other for the benefit of webinars, presentations, and other your citizens despite the presence of a resources. And with insurance and health global pandemic is truly awe-inspiring. and dental coverage costs skyrocketing, AMM members can be assured they You have my deep appreciation and will be well-protected through our promise to continue bringing you the Denys Volkov comprehensive coverage at a reasonable highest quality events – whether in Executive Director cost. person or online – in the coming year. This year, the AMM again took action to buffer potential insurance increases of 27 percent down to 8.92 percent using AMM surplus funds and return on premiums. It is through our ability to take It bears repeating: action such as this that our self-insurance program remains the best insurance we work for you, program for municipalities in Canada. both in lobbying and going to market on your behalf to get the best pricing on the products and ser- vices municipalities need. 7 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Report 2019 - 20 Our Leaders... Board of Directors The AMM represents all of Manitoba’s incorporated + Experienced municipalities, including the City of Winnipeg. The AMM is funded solely by its members and its business arm, the AMM Trading Company. + Diverse The AMM is divided into seven districts. Two Directors represent each of the following districts: Parkland, Interlake, Midwestern, Central, Western, Eastern and Northern. The City of Winnipeg is represented + Leadership by one Director. AMM Directors are elected every second year during June District Meetings. 8 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Report 2019 - 20 Reeve Ralph Groening Reeve Kam Blight Reeve Brad Saluk President Vice-President Vice-President Reeve Councillor Mayor Councillor Cheryl Smith Kelly Cook Stuart Olmstead Rhonda Coupland Interlake District Interlake District Western District Western District Mayor Reeve Reeve Councillor Martin Harder Morris Olafson Stan Toews Melanie Parent Central District Central District Eastern District Eastern District 9 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Report 2019 - 20 Councillor Councillor Councillor Reeve Karen MacKinnon Kathy Valentino James Manchur Ron Kostyshyn Northern District Northern District Parkland District Parkland District Mayor Councillor Councillor