Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Russell , held in the Council Chambers, Russell, on Tuesday, February 21st, 2017.

Deputy-Mayor Cheryl Kingdon-Chartier presiding and Councillors Rene Cadieux, Nick Foisy, Marg Fraser, Brent Havelange, Robert Laferriere, Damien McNabb in attendance and Mayor Len Derkach via telephone.

1. Call to Order – 7:03 pm at the Council Chambers

2. Confirmation of Agenda and Added Items

Resolution #41/17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor McNabb That the agenda and additional items for the Municipality of Russell Binscarth dated February 21st, 2017 be approved as presented. Carried.

3. Confirmation of Minutes from Previous Meetings

Resolution #42/17 Moved by Councillor Foisy Seconded by Councillor Fraser WHEREAS a copy of the minutes of the last regular meeting of Municipality of Russell Binscarth dated January 24th, 2017 has been provided to each member of Council;

AND WHEREAS a copy of the minutes of the last regular meeting of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth has been posted in the municipal offices;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the last regular meeting dated January 24th, 2017 be adopted as presented. Carried.

4. Items Held from Previous Meeting – Unfinished Business

5. Delegations

6. Hearing

7. Committee Reports

 Recreation Culture Health & Protective Services Sector Committee – Status Report

Resolution #43/17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor McNabb That Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve a donation to the North West Marquette Festival in the amount of $250.00. Carried.

Resolution #44/17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor Foisy That Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve a donation to the Russell Golf Ball Social in the amount of $125.00. Carried.

Resolution #45/17 Moved by Councillor Foisy Seconded by Councillor Laferriere That Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve a donation to Camp Bridges in the amount of $200.00. Carried.

Resolution #46/17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor Foisy That By-law No. 42/01/17 of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth to repeal By- law No. 1569/03/13 of the Town of Russell and By-law No. 595-08 of the Village of Binscarth to regulate and control animals within the Municipality of Russell Binscarth be introduced and read a first time. Carried.

Resolution #47/17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor McNabb BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth agree to purchase a sponshorship of $5,000.00 for the Canada 150 Birthday Celebrations event being organized by Asessippi Parkland Tourism. Carried.

Resolution #48 /17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor Foisy That the Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth accept the Recreation Culture Health & Protective Services Sector Committee report dated February 13th, 2017 as presented by Chairman Brent Havelange. Carried.

 Infrastructure & Public Utilities Sector Committee – Status Report

Resolution #49/17 Moved by Councillor Cadieux Seconded by Councillor Laferriere THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve membership for 2017 with the Riding Mountain Regional Liaison Committee at a fee of $200 annually. Carried.

Resolution #50/17 Moved by Councillor McNabb Seconded by Councillor Laferriere That Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth accept the Infrastructure & Public Utilities Sector Committee report dated February 13th, 2017 as presented by Councillor Rene Cadieux. Carried.

 Personnel & Policy Sector Committee – Status Report

Resolution #51/17 Moved by Councillor Fraser Seconded by Councillor Foisy That Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth accept the Personnel & Policy Sector Committee report dated February 8th, 2017 as presented by Councillor Marg Fraser. Carried.

 Economic Development, Finance & Commerce Sector Committee – Status Report

Resolution #52/17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor McNabb That the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve the Revenue and Expenditure Statement for the General Operating Fund, Binscarth Utility and Russell Utility to December 31st, 2016 as submitted to and examined by Council be accepted. Carried.

Resolution #53/17 Moved by Councillor Foisy Seconded by Councillor Fraser That the Council of Municipality of Russell Binscarth accept the Financial Operations Statement for the Russell Utility as presented on the form titled Schedule 9 for Public Utilities Use Only for the year ending December 31st, 2016. Carried.

Resolution #54/17 Moved by Councillor Foisy Seconded by Councillor Laferriere That the Council of Municipality of Russell Binscarth accept the Financial Operations Statement for the Binscarth Utility as presented on the form titled Schedule 9 for Public Utilities Use Only for the year ending December 31st, 2016. Carried.

Resolution #55/17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor Foisy THAT the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve the transfer of funds to reserves based upon year end operations for 2016 as follows:

 $150,000 from the General Operating Fund to the General Reserve Fund of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth

 $100,000 from the Russell Utility Operating Fund to the Russell Utility Capital Reserve Fund

 $35,000 from the Binscarth Utility Operating Fund to the Binscarth Utility Capital Reserve Fund

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the CAO be directed to complete the above noted transfers. Carried.

Resolution #56/17 Moved by Councillor Foisy Seconded by Councillor Havelange That the Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approves payments as follows: Cheque #3380 – 3471 and Payroll & Indemnities Direct Deposit (#91326-91377) in the amount of $252,449.96 from the Municipality of Russell Binscarth General Account #11041038630 at the Vanguard Credit Union. Carried.

Resolution #57/17 Moved by Councillor Foisy Seconded by Councillor Fraser WHEREAS the Municipality of Russell Binscarth has entered into an agreement with Manitoba Water Services Board to complete the construction of a Regional Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline to and Binscarth;

AND WHEREAS Water Services Board has completed tenders on 3 components of the project, the water treatment plant, the pipeline to Binscarth and the pipeline to Rossburn;

AND WHEREAS additional work has been identified as part of 3 main contracts that must be approved by Council prior to accepting the bids;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve and accept:

 Contract #1 – Pipeline to Binscarth including extension to Binscarth Park and Pool by Rob Smith & Sons at a cost of $63,525 plus applicable taxes

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Manitoba Water Services Board be notified of Council’s decision. Carried.

Resolution #58/17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor Fraser WHEREAS the Municipality of Russell Binscarth has entered into an agreement with Manitoba Water Services Board to complete the construction of a Regional Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline to Rossburn and Binscarth;

AND WHEREAS Water Services Board has completed tenders on 3 components of the project, the water treatment plant, the pipeline to Binscarth and the pipeline to Rossburn;

AND WHEREAS additional work has been identified as part of 3 main contracts that must be approved by Council prior to accepting the bids;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve and accept:

 Contract #1 – Pipeline to Binscarth including extension to by Rob Smith & Sons at a cost of $298,465 plus applicable taxes

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Manitoba Water Services Board be notified of Council’s decision. Carried.

Resolution #59/17 Moved by Councillor Foisy Seconded by Councillor Havelange WHEREAS the Municipality of Russell Binscarth has entered into an agreement with Manitoba Water Services Board to complete the construction of a Regional Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline to Rossburn and Binscarth;

AND WHEREAS Water Services Board has completed tenders on 3 components of the project, the water treatment plant, the pipeline to Binscarth and the pipeline to Rossburn;

AND WHEREAS additional work has been identified as part of 3 main contracts that must be approved by Council prior to accepting the bids;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve and accept:

 Contract #2 – Pipeline to Rossburn including expanding the pipeline to a 10 inch pipeline from Russell to the booster station at the Birdtail Valley by Russell Redi Mix Concrete at a cost of $472,740.20 plus applicable taxes

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Manitoba Water Services Board be notified of Council’s decision. Carried.

Resolution #60/17 Moved by Councillor Foisy Seconded by Councillor Cadieux WHEREAS the Municipality of Russell Binscarth has entered into an agreement with Manitoba Water Services Board to complete the construction of a Regional Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline to Rossburn and Binscarth;

AND WHEREAS Water Services Board has completed tenders on 3 components of the project, the water treatment plant, the pipeline to Binscarth and the pipeline to Rossburn;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve and accept the following tenders regarding the Regional Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline to Rossburn and Binscarth:

 Contract #1 – Pipeline to Binscarth including extensions to Gambler First Nation and Binscarth Park and Pool by Rob Smith & Sons at a total cost of $1,534,830 plus applicable taxes,

 Contract #2 – Pipeline to Rossburn including a 10 inch pipeline from Russell to Waywayseecappo by Russell Redi Mix Concrete at a total cost of $2,584,207 plus applicable taxes,

 Contract #3 – Regional Water Treatment Plant by TL Penner & Sons at a cost of $6,453,031 plus applicable taxes. Carried.

Resolution #61/17 Moved by Councillor McNabb Seconded by Councillor Cadieux That the Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth accept the Economic Development, Finance & Commerce Sector Committee report dated February 8th, 2017 as presented by Chairman Len Derkach. Carried.

8. Action/Recommendation Items – Resolutions/By-laws

9. Other Business

10. Administrative Issues

Resolution #62/17 Moved by Councillor Havelange Seconded by Councillor McNabb That the Council of the Municipality of Russell Binscarth approve the appointment of Ron Witty as the weed inspector for the year 2017;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Council approve a retainer of $100.00. Carried.

Resolution #63/17 Moved by Councillor Cadieux Seconded by Councillor Laferriere WHEREAS the Expanding Community Cancer Care has been designated as a project that may receive donations from the Living Legacy Community Foundation;

AND WHEREAS the Foundation must provide funds to municipal corporations or other charitable entities;

AND WHEREAS the Russell & District Palliative Care Project is not an approved organization for receipt of funds from a foundation;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Russell Binscarth agree to accept funds from the Living Legacy Community Foundation on behalf of the Russell & District Palliative Project;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Russell Binscarth agree to forward all funds received from the Living Legacy Community Foundation on behalf of the Russell & District Palliative Care Committee for the Russell & District Palliative Care Project. Carried.

11. Correspondence was reviewed and considered.

12. Notice of Motion

13. Next Meeting – March 14th, 2017

14. Adjournment.

Adopted this 14th day of March A.D., 2017.

______Mayor, Municipality of Russell Binscarth

______C.A.O., Municipality of Russell Binscarth