NACC Council Member Resolutions 2018-19 2019-20
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The Northern Association of Community Councils 2018/19 & 2019/20 Northern 2018 Resolution Update Resolution #001.18.N Moved by: Debi Hatch, Councilor, Sherridon Seconded by: Dennis Hatch, Councilor, Sherridon WHEREAS there is no funding available from Indigenous and Northern Relations for completion of projects. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the council requests that the Northern Association of Community Councils lobby Indigenous and Northern Relations to make funding available to communities for the completion of projects. Resolution #002.18.N Moved By: Maurice Clemmons, Councilor, Thicket Portage Seconded by: Kevin Brightnose, Councilor, Thicket Portage WHEREAS the Community of Thicket Portage were approved for Capital Projects the previous year, AND WHEREAS Council have issues and need capital projects looked at, AND WHEREAS Capital Projects: Cemetery Backhoe Gas Storage Tank Waste Disposal Site THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all 4 of these capital projects are desperately needed in our community of Thicket Portage. Northern Resolution Update Resolution #003.18.N Moved by: Councilor Nielsen, Norway House Seconded by: Councilor Swanson, Norway House WHEREAS the Department of Indigenous and Northern Relations commits to reimbursing the Community for expenses incurred by the Community ie: thawing sewer main and repairs to water truck; AND WHEREAS the Department of Indigenous and Northern Relations does not follow-through with reimbursing the Community for expenses incurred by the Community: AND WHEREAS this places the community with funding shortfalls and including deficit positions as a result; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NACC Board approach the Department of Indigenous and Northern Relations and request that the Department of Indigenous and Northern Relations honour their word when commitments for reimbursements to the Community are made by the Department. Resolution #004.18.N Moved by: Deputy Mayor Flett, Norway House Seconded by: Councilor Nielsen, Norway House WHEREAS there is little to no communication between the Community and the Department of Indigenous and Northern Relations; AND WHEREAS the Northern Regional Director acknowledged and committed to improving communications between the Department and communities when addressing the Northern Association of Community Councils AGM in 2016; AND WHEREAS the communication remains poor; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NACC Board approach the Department of Indigenous and Northern Relations and request that the Regional Director honor his commitment to improve communications between the Department and the Communities. Northern Resolution Update Resolution #005.18.N Moved by: Councilor Swanson, Norway House Seconded by: Councilor Nielsen, Norway House WHEREAS there remains no Capital Program for Manitoba Indigenous and Northern Relations Communities; AND WHEREAS Manitoba Indigenous and Northern Relations communities require funding to repair or upgrade existing community infrastructure and/or for new infrastructure; AND WHEREAS there has been no Capital Program for three years as a result of the review; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NACC Board approach the Department of Indigenous and Northern Relations and request the review to be complete so that the Capital Program can be reinstated so that communities may address existing infrastructure repairs or upgrades and/or for new infrastructure. Resolution #006.18.N Moved by: Councilor Nielsen, Norway House Update: Seconded by: Councilor Swanson, Norway House Gov MB Infrastructure 10.09.2019 WHEREAS the Government of Manitoba is planning to transfer ownership and/or operation responsibility of the Norway Manitoba Infrastructure is reviewing the airport program as part House Airport to local councils and/or private companies and including the possibility of closing the airport completely; of their ongoing review of the services they deliver. No firm AND WHEREAS the ability to access health care services or programs on an emergent or non-emergent basis to health decisions have been made at this time but they acknowledge our centers in the north or south relies on the availability of the Norway House Airport; perspective on this matter. Per letter dated September 10, 2019 AND WHEREAS the ability to access and the availably of health care services and programs in the north will be negatively affected as a result of the Manitoba Government’s proposed changes; AND WHEREAS the Norway House Community Council are opposed to these plans; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NACC Board approach the Minister if Manitoba Infrastructure and other appropriate Government Departments and request these plans be cancelled Northern Resolution Update Resolution #007.18.N Response: The board met with Mr. Bram Strain Moved by: Councilor Nielsen, Norway House Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Seconded by: Councilor Swanson, Norway House The following was discussed: WHEREAS the Norway House Cree Nation constructed a Safety and Security Check stop adjacent to PR 373; 1. You advised that basic service and safety is a priority for the Department. AND WHEREAS the legal authority to operate the Norway House Cree Nation Safety and Security Check stop is 2. Highway 276 – dust has become an issue since the pavement granted through a Norway Cree Nation By Law; has been destroyed. You will research the option of dust control, including seal coat. AND WHEREAS the Norway House Community Council is concerned about being blocked off from traveling through 3. Approximately 10 km of road on 276 was resurfaced to gravel after road damage due to flooding. You will research to the Norway House Cree Safety and Security Check stop; determine if the road is planned to be repaved and advise of the plan for repairs. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NACC Board approach the Minister of Manitoba Infrastructure and request 4. There is some confusion over responsibility for roads and that the land on which the Norway House Cree Nation Safety and Security Check stop is built in the section of PR repair, and budgets are minimal. You will discuss funding 373 that is reserved and designated and the Norway House Cree Nation be transferred to the Province of Manitoba further with Indigenous and Northern Relations. for the PR373 road right of way. 5. There are concerns with equipment being removed from Waterhen. This will impact road maintenance. You will advise what the plan is for equipment; and options for road maintenance. 6. There was concern about a First Nations check stop at Norway House. You advised this issue has been resolved. 7. You suggested communities should be encouraged to submit MPI claims for damage due to the road. Action: Check stop removed. Dust mediation on Highway 276. To Do: Follow up letter on 2,3,4,5,7 Update: Gov MB Infrastructure Northern Resolution Update Resolution #008.18.N Moved by: Freda Parenteau, Secretary, Northern Region Seconded by: Glen Flett, Chairperson, Northern Region WHEREAS there are outstanding capital projects in our communities. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the council requests that the Northern Association of Community Councils lobby Indigenous and Northern Relations to make funding available to communities for the completion of projects. Resolution #009.18.N Response: Moved by: Dan Swanson, Norway House Contacted Public Utilities Board. Seconded by: Gertrude Meikle, Norway House Action: WHEREAS the Public Utilities Board has directed Manitoba Hydro to exclude the First Nations Communities from future We can request an audience at their next rate increase public hearing. rate increases due to the close proximity of hydro’s operations and the negative impacts as a result; They only deal with issues through the public presentation process. Hearings are not regularly scheduled but next one is tentatively AND WHEREAS many of our communities are adjacent to the First Nations communities; anticipated for mid December. To Do AND WHEREAS many of our residents are First Nation and Indigenous peoples; Prepare justification documents Attend next Public Hearing. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NACC approach the Public Utilities Board and request that our communities be included with the Public Utilities’ Board decision. Update 12.04.18 Manitoba Hydro is going the Manitoba Court of Appeal in hopes of overturning an order from the Public Utilities Board to create special rates for residential customers on First Nations. Northern Resolution Update Resolution #001.18.N Moved by: Debi Hatch, Councilor, Sherridon Seconded by: Dennis Hatch, Councilor, Sherridon WHEREAS there is no funding available from Indigenous and Northern Relations for completion of projects. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the council requests that the Northern Association of Community Councils lobby Indigenous and Northern Relations to make funding available to communities for the completion of projects. Resolution #002.18.N Moved By: Maurice Clemmons, Councilor, Thicket Portage Seconded by: Kevin Brightnose, Councilor, Thicket Portage WHEREAS the Community of Thicket Portage were approved for Capital Projects the previous year, AND WHEREAS Council have issues and need capital projects looked at, AND WHEREAS Capital Projects: Cemetery Backhoe Gas Storage Tank Waste Disposal Site THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all 4 of these capital projects are desperately needed in our community of Thicket Portage. Northern Resolution Update Resolution #003.18.N Moved by: Councilor Nielsen, Norway House Seconded by: Councilor Swanson, Norway House WHEREAS the Department of Indigenous and Northern Relations commits