VILLAGE OF McCREARY
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 23, 2012 in the Village of McCreary Council Chambers.
Mayor Cripps called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Linda Cripps Councillor Christina Law Councillor Marie Williment Municipal Administrator Wendy Turko
Councillor Sandra Deslauriers and Councillor Clayton Kohlman were unable to attend.
#48/2012 Law – Williment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 23, 2012 Regular Meeting be adopted with the following additions or amendments:
Public Works Foreman’s Report;
General Business: Application under Edible Trees – Tree Canada Program;
CARRIED.
#49/2012 Williment – Law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the February 9, 2012 Regular Meeting be approved as presented.
CARRIED.
#50/2012 Law – Williment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the public hearing respecting Animal Control be opened. CARRIED.
Angela Blake, being the only person attending the hearing, was signed in and given the floor. Council received the verbal comments of Angela Blake for its consideration.
#51/2012 Williment – Law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the public hearing respecting Animal Control be now closed.
CARRIED.
7:50 p.m. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT:
John McLean, Public Works Foreman attended and provided his verbal report, which he indicated he will summarize in writing for filing.
DELEGATIONS:
8:00 p.m. None scheduled.
PETITIONS and CORRESPONDENCE:
DATED RECEIVED FROM CONCERNING HOW DEALT WITH
Filed McCreary Feb. 10/12 McCreary Swimming Copy of reporting letter swimming Pool. Pool to R.M. of McCreary RE: Change Room/Splash Pool Project – COPIED. For consideration at Feb. 8/12 McCreary Swimming Requesting Funding of the next regular Pool $3,000.00 towards hiring meeting. a Supervisor – COPIED. Filed McCreary Swimming Pool.
Approved by Resolution #64/2012 on March 8, 2012
Village of McCreary Regular Meeting February 23, 2012
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Resolution #58/2012 Feb. 10/12 McCreary Fun Skate Request for Donation to General Business. Club Ice Carnival – COPIED. Filed Requests. Resolution #59/2012 Feb. 15/12 McCreary Mustangs Request for Financial General Business. Novice Hockey Team Donation for Trophies – Filed Requests. COPIED. Filed Weed Control. Feb. 15/12 Manitoba Reporting of Municipal Agriculture, Food Weed Inspectors – and Rural Initiatives COPIED.
The Information File Listing and Chronological Correspondence File were made available with no questions raised and no items brought forward by Council for the attention of Council.
FINANCIAL:
#52/2012 Williment - Law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be paid from the General Operating Fund:
Office of the Fire Commissioner 2012 Municipal Contract $1,575.00
Portage & District Recycling Inc. October, 2011 Adjustment $ 150.00 November, 2011 Adjustment $ 208.20 December, 2011 Adjustment $ 147.30 January, 2012 $2,095.72 TOTAL: $2,601.22
CARRIED.
#53/2012 Law – Williment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be paid from the Utility Operating Fund:
McCreary Plumbing & Electrical Jack Hammer & Generator $ 56.00 Water Leak/Fire Hydrant $ 716.80 $ 769.30
CARRIED.
#54/2012 Williment – Law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the General Operating Fund List of Accounts #22382 to #22402 totalling $22,079.66 the Utility Operating Fund List of Accounts #2795 to #2805 totalling $6,165.25 be hereby approved.
CARRIED.
Draft Financial Statements as at December 31, 2011 – TABLED.
Outstanding Taxes as at February 21, 2012 total $56,067.82, with $18,576.22 owing for 2010 and the remainder for 2011.
Outstanding Utility Accounts as at February 21, 2012 total $3,313.36, all being past due with nine disconnection notices required.
The 2011 Audit has been booked for February 27, 28, 29, 2012.
2012 Tax Sale: Six properties qualify for tax sale. The second courtesy letter has been sent.
2012/2013 Financial Planning: A draft working document is to be available for the March 22, 2012 regular meeting.
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BY-LAWS:
Personnel Policy By-Law #3/2012 – COPIED – TABLED.
#55/2012 Law – Williment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law #4/2012 to authorize entering an Easement Agreement with 4476515 Manitoba Ltd. concerning an Encroachment onto First Avenue and Burrows Road be given third and final reading.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Hosting Association of Manitoba Municipalities June, 2012 Parkland District Meeting: Nothing further at this time.
Disaster Financial Assistance Claim: Report has been received today confirming municipal funding approved.
Concern about Number of Car Accidents on PTH #5 near McCreary: A letter has been sent to the Rural Municipality of McCreary asking for consideration of the Village’s request for a General Speed Reduction on P.T.H. #5 between the curve North of the Village and the curve South of the Village.
Parks Canada – Riding Mountain National Park – Amendment of Management Plan: A meeting has been scheduled to take place in Dauphin, Manitoba as suggested.
MTS Request for Municipal Rights-of-Way: There has been no response to our letter of concern requesting an on-site meeting.
Petroleum Storage Tanks: A legal opinion has been requested.
Meetings for March 8, 2012 with McCreary & District Economic Development Board and McCreary & District Library: Letters of invitation have been sent.
#56/2012 Williment – Law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor Linda Cripps and Wendy Turko, Municipal Administrator be authorized to attend the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Mayors, Reeves and CAO’s Meeting for the Parkland District in Rorketon, Manitoba on March 19, 2012 on the understanding that mileage, meals not included and the registration fee be at the cost of the Village of McCreary.
CARRIED.
Pesticide Use Permit Application and Weed Inspection: To be completed as soon as possible.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
#57/2012 Williment – Law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Village of McCreary make application under the Edible Trees – Tree Canada Program for placement of edible trees within Fletcher Park, near Alpine Archie and near the McCreary sign, all being property owned by the Village of McCreary.
CARRIED.
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#58/2012 Williment – Law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a grant of $50.00 be made to the McCreary Fun Skate Club towards the annual ice carnival held on February 18, 2012.
CARRIED.
#59/2012 Law – Williment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a grant of $50.00 be made to the McCreary Mustangs Novice Hockey Team towards trophies for its annual hockey tournament planned for March 17, 2012.
CARRIED.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL REPORTS:
a) Legislative and Finance (Kohlman - Deslauriers): Funding for the McCreary Alpine Manor Project has not been requested by Manitoba Housing.
b) Personnel and Policy (Kohlman - Williment):
Employee Evaluations – TABLED.
2012 Rates of Pay and Expense Rates – 2011 COPIED PREVIOUSLY: This matter was referred to the Personnel Committee.
c) Protective Services (Law - Williment):
Development and Building Permit Applications were discussed.
#60/2012 Law – Williment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a large light beige/yellow colored dog owned by Kris Lewis Blake and Angela Dawn Blake and kept upon 411 Second Avenue within the Village of McCreary, in Manitoba, be hereby declared a dangerous animal in accordance with paragraph 12(5)(b) of Village of McCreary Animal Control By-Law #1/2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Village of McCreary hereby directs that the said dangerous animal shall be released to and be the responsibility of the owners, namely Kris Lewis Blake and Angela Dawn Blake, subject to the conditions set out in Subsection 13(2), Paragraphs lettered (a) through (k), of the Village of McCreary Animal Control By-Law #1/2011.
CARRIED.
d) Transportation/Drainage/Office Complex (Kohlman - Williment):
Drainage and Sidewalk Project – First and Burrows: Building Permit and Drawings not yet received.
Drainage Project – Burrows and Aline: For consideration during financial planning.
Joint Flood Protection Plan Drainage License Application: There has been nothing further on this matter.
Office Rental: Written interest has not yet been received.
Grant-In-Aid Application and Requests for Quotes – COPIED: One quote has been received.
e) Environmental Health Services (Williment - Law): Nothing to report.
f) Public Health and Welfare (Law - Deslauriers): Nothing to report.
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g) Environmental Development Services (Deslauriers - Law): Heating of Recycling Depot is to be completed immediately.
h) Economic Development Services (Deslauriers - Williment): Nothing to report.
i) Recreation, Culture, Parks, Playgrounds (Kohlman – Law):
Fletcher Park Electrical Upgrades: For inclusion in the 2012 financial plan.
Relocation of Fletcher Park Sign: To be completed as weather permits.
j) Water and Sewer Utility (Williment - Kohlman):
Rate Study: To be completed as soon as possible.
Water Utility Emergency Response Plan: Document completion is to be completed as soon as possible.
Subsidy Program Specific Financial Commitment – 2012 and 2013: We have not been advised whether our application has been approved or not.
457 Aline Drive Request to Replace Driveway and Curb: The survey has not yet been completed.
Manitoba Water and Wastewater School: Registration, accommodations and expenses have been confirmed.
ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS:
a) Agassiz Planning District (Law – Deslauriers): The next regular meeting is Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rural Municipality of McCreary Council Chambers.
b) McCreary & District HandiVan Committee (Williment - Deslauriers): Nothing to report.
c) Parkland Regional Library (Deslauriers - Law): Minutes have been provided for filing.
d) McCreary Recreation Commission (Kohlman - Law): The invitation to the meeting of March 8, 2012 has been sent.
e) Turtle River Watershed Conservation District #2 – Sub-District #2 (Cripps - Deslauriers): Nothing to report.
JOINT COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) Cemetery (Deslauriers - Law): The history and spreadsheet project is being worked on.
b) Sports Grounds (Kohlman - Law): Nothing to report.
c) Emergency Measures Plan (Law - Kohlman):
#61/2012 Law – Williment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Pat Blake, Municipal Emergency Coordinator, be authorized to attend the Manitoba Emergency Management Course being hosted by Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization in Souris, Manitoba on February 29 and March 1, 2012 on the understanding that accommodations if necessary, mileage, meals not included and any registration fee be at the cost of the Village of McCreary.
CARRIED.
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Implementing New Template and Emergency Planning and a Joint Meeting with R.M. of McCreary and Emergency Coordinator was discussed. March 6 or 7, 2012 has been suggested. It was agreed that March 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the R.M. of McCreary Council Chambers be arranged for a joint meeting.
d) Fire Department (Law - Kohlman): An invitation has been sent to the Fire Department to attend the March 8, 2012 Regular Meeting.
e) Nuisance Grounds and Recycling Programs (Deslauriers – Williment)
Shale on Travelled Areas: For discussion during financial planning.
Location of Gate: For discussion during financial planning.
Recycling Depot Condition and Cardboard Recycling: More supervision has improved the situation.
Committee of the Whole: Nothing.
Notices of Motion: None.
Remarks: None.
#62/2012 Williment – Law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular council meeting do now adjourn to meet again at 7:00 p.m. on March 8, 2012 for the next regular meeting, or at the call of the Head of Council.
Time of Adjournment: 9:20 p.m.
CARRIED.
VILLAGE OF McCREARY
______LINDA CRIPPS, Mayor
______WENDY L. TURKO, Municipal Administrator
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