Is There a in Your Backyard?

The Magazine of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities

Winter 2005/06

Is there a GOLDMINE in your backyard? Diversity in Municipal Politics: Part III – Visible Minorities 2006 M.O.S. and TRADE SHOW

Convention Re-cap • 2006 Education Series

F e a t u r e s New Planning Act 12

Diversity in Municipal Politics Series: Part III - Visible Minorities 21 Is there a goldmine in your Cover: A community's heritage backyard? 26 can be an untapped resource. The village of St. Claude's first jail is now a museum. 2006 M.O.S. Municipal Leader is published quarterly by the and Trade Show 29 Association of Manitoba Municipalities. Please address inquiries to: 1910 Saskatchewan Avenue W. Is your community Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0P1 Phone: (204) 856-2366 the next Safe Community? 46 Fax: (204) 856-2370 e-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.amm.mb.ca

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Municipal Leader | P r e s i d e n t ’ s R e p o r t AMM Board of Directors A huge Executive ‘thank you’ President Mayor Ron Bell, Town of Birtle to members

Vice-President, Rural Ron Bell, President Reeve Garry Wasylowski, RM of Armstrong would be remiss if I didn’t begin this municipalities. The AMM will continue message by saying “thank you” to each to actively participate in this committee Vice-President, Urban and every delegate who attended the on your behalf, and we anticipate the first Mayor Lorne Boguski, AMM 7th Annual Convention in Novem- payments will be processed to municipali- Town of Roblin ber. Thank you, first of all, for your sup- ties very shortly. port and vote of confidence in my ability The first week in January saw the AMM Directors to lead this organization for another year, Board of Directors meet for our annual stra- Councillor Doug Dobrowolski and for your support of our two vice- tegic planning session. This session helped RM of Macdonald presidents, Lorne Boguski and Garry us to determine our internal direction in Wasylowski. Thank you for your voices, 2006. Among other things, we reviewed Councillor Rick Martel your opinions, and your positions on mat- our 2005 strategic plan, set policy priori- Town of Altona ters of importance to our association. We ties for the coming year, discussed the role Reeve Alice Bourgouin may not always agree, but the dialogue we of AMM directors, and examined member RM of Rosser have at events like Convention ensure we satisfaction. If there was an overriding are all better informed about the issues we theme to this year’s session, it was how Mayor Randy Sigurdson collectively face. Finally, thank you for we can best meet all of our members Town of Arborg your patience. Achieving a New Deal for needs, from north to south, from rural to Manitoba was not a quick or simple pro- urban, and from large to small. Our work Reeve William Danylchuk cess, and the negotiations certainly tested is sometimes a balancing act and we looked RM of Tache our organization’s unity at times. However, at various ways and means of making the fortitude shown by our members is a sure that work is relevant to each of our Councillor Art Rempel testament to how strong our association members. City of Steinbach truly can be when we stand together. In closing, MOS is just around the Since Convention, a New Deal Over- corner and it promises to be an exciting Reeve Roger Wilson RM of Birtle sight Committee has been formed, includ- event, as always. The first day is devoted ing members of the Provincial and Federal to professional development and the sec- Mayor Shirley Kalyniuk Governments, the AMM, and the City ond day to policy issues. In addition to Town of Rossburn of Winnipeg. This committee is charged interesting and stimulating speakers, the with determining how to best implement largest municipal trade show in Manitoba Reeve Robert Misko the New Deal program. From the AMM’s takes place during MOS and we strongly RM of Hillsburg perspective, we want to make sure the encourage you to visit the many displays. process is as simple as possible for our The trade show runs from 9:00 am to 7:00 Mayor Rene Maillard members. There will be reporting require- pm on Monday, February 27 and concludes Town of Ste. Rose du Lac ments, of course, and municipalities will with the annual Wine & Cheese reception. be required to sign a funding agreement I look forward to seeing you at MOS! Reeve Karen Caldwell prior to receiving their funds. However, all RM of Pipestone parties involved are committed to ensuring Mayor Stan Ward these requirements are not too onerous Town of Virden or burdensome, especially for smaller

Councillor Bert Lagimodiere Town of The Pas

Councillor Jae Eadie The fortitude shown by our members City of Winnipeg is a testament to how strong our association Val Turner truly can be when we stand together. President of the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association

| Municipal Leader E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r ’ s R e p o r t Contact the 2006 AMM Staff lobbying Joe Masi, Executive Director 856-2360 course set [email protected]

Joe Masi, Executive Director Linda Hargest, he AMM 7th Annual Convention has letters, position papers and at our regular Director of Administration & Marketing come and gone, and the work of car- meetings with Provincial Cabinet Ministers. 856-2361 rying out our lobbying direction as AMM Board and Executive members also sit [email protected] driven by you, our membership, has begun on a variety of external committees of govern- for another year. While further issues will be ment, so that we have active input into issues Tyler MacAfee, raised throughout the year at regular regional that affect municipalities. Some resolutions Director of Policy & Communications meetings and municipal visits, it is the resolu- are very straightforward and will be resolved tions voted on at the Annual Convention that at the staff level. Others are more complicated 856-2362 have set the main lobbying course of the AMM and will require a number of meetings and cor- [email protected] for the next 12 months. I’d like to provide you respondence before they are resolved. Reso- with a short overview of how we will chart lutions may be dropped only when they are Erika Rempel, this course. completed, (such as the changes to the Workers Administrative Assistant Immediately after Convention, the AMM Compensation Act that now recognizes the 856-2365 forwarded all accepted resolutions to the ap- needs of volunteer firefighters), or where the [email protected] propriate government departments for their outcome sought is not possible. In this situa- response. This is extremely helpful to the tion, the AMM Board of Directors must agree Lynne Bereza, AMM’s lobbying efforts as it gives us an on whether to drop the resolution. indication of where government stands on an The 63 resolutions passed by the AMM Communications Coordinator issue. This also ensures the issue appears on membership at Convention will be incorpo- 856-2366 the government’s radar. Once all of the gov- rated into our active files. Currently, the AMM [email protected] ernment’s responses are received, the AMM has 299 active files, including 237 resolutions will forward them on to our members. We and 62 policy files. We are certainly looking Patti De Baets, will also keep our members up to date on our forward to a busy year ahead. Rest assured that Finance Coordinator communications activities through our news we will work on ALL resolutions to the best 856-2367 bulletin, Municipal Leader magazine, resolu- of our ability, and continue to keep you up to [email protected] tions updates, and at our various events. In date on our progress. addition, position papers for each government Finally, the Municipal Officials Seminar department along with a searchable database & Trade Show takes place in Brandon on Kim Spiers, of active AMM resolutions, are available on February 27 and 28, 2006. I look forward to Policy Analyst the AMM website at www.amm.mb.ca. seeing you there! (Resource Management Issues) Once we know the government’s response 856-2369 to the issues, we will then begin to address [email protected] the active resolutions in a number of different ways. We will highlight the issues through Rachel Philippe, Policy Analyst (Social & Fiscal Issues) 856-2371 [email protected]

The 63 resolutions passed Donna Belbin, by the AMM membership at Events Coordinator 856-2374 Convention will be incorporated [email protected] into our active files. The AMM fax number is 204-856-2370

Municipal Leader | I n B r i e f New Rural a comprehensive website to help health Winter road safety Development scholarship authorities recruit and retain doctors at working group www.healthemployment.ca. Medical Students at Brandon University’s Rural In January 2002, Calvin Wood of Waas- student spaces are also increasing at Development program will benefit from agomach died when the snowplow the University of Manitoba to encour- $250,000 in scholarship funding provid- truck he was operating broke through age local students to pursue careers ed by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and the ice during construction of a winter in medicine. Rural Initiatives and the Rural Economic road. An inquest was called in 2004 and Development Initiative. its 11 recommendations were recently Brandon University is committed to Building on released. A working group will oversee initiatives that enhance rural communi- crime-fighting strategy the implementation of all the recommen- ties, agriculture and rural development. Manitoba recently announced a crime- dations and will include representatives This scholarship will assist in encourag- fighting action plan designed to bolster of the Department of Transportation and ing individuals to complete undergradu- current programs and develop safety Government Services, the Division of ate and graduate degrees through the initiatives through suppression and Workplace Safety and Health, Manitoba Department of Rural Development. prevention. Measures that will be taken Hydro, the private sector and First Na- Graduates from this faculty are making to deal with criminal activity include tions. The group will review and update an ongoing contribution toward improv- doubling the Gang Prosecutions Unit all winter road guidelines with the inten- ing development in rural Manitoba. to 16 staff and increasing the current tion of making recommendations to the Public Safety Investigative Unit team government for mandatory regulations. Clarifying roles of from one to three to enforce the Safer A number of steps have been taken to architects and engineers Communities and Neighbourhoods Act improve winter road safety, including: and the Fortified Buildings Act. • Moving winter road routes off the ice After some confusion regarding pro- In addition to the 54 police officer where feasible; fessional planning of buildings, the positions announced in Budget 2005, 9 • Improved evaluation of ice thickness Provincial Government has passed Bill new Aboriginal police officers will be sta- and requiring ice thickness reports; 7, legislation that amends The Mani- tioned in Northern Manitoba. Originally • Strengthening compliance with toba Building Code, The Architects Act focused on bringing domestic violence safety procedures through the im- and The Engineering and Geoscientific cases to trial sooner, the award-win- mediate issuing of improvement or Professions Act. These amendments ning Front End Project will expand to stop-work orders if conditions or clarify which buildings must be planned all adults in custody over the next year. procedures are not up to standards; by architects and which may be done Headingley Correctional Centre and the • Providing cold-weather training and by architects or engineers, and clari- Dauphin Correctional Centre will have ice-failure emergency survival tech- fies the roles of the two professions. expanded capacity, and an interdepart- niques to construction workers; and For instance, industrial buildings, farm mental group is looking at other options • Providing satellite phones for im- buildings, arenas with fixed seating to expand capacity. Numerous preven- proved emergency communication. capacity of less than 1,000 people and tative steps will also be taken, including residential, office or retail buildings less an increase to this Government’s 2003 than 600 square metres will not require Rewards for responsible election commitment to establish ad- an architect. Residential and office land stewards ditional Lighthouses for youth, bringing buildings and retail outlets over 600 The Ecological Goods and Services pilot the total to 50. In addition, the Citizen square metres will require an architect, project, a three-year federal-provincial on Patrol Program (COPP) will increase as will hospitals and public assembly project, supports farmers in maintaining from 69 to 76 groups and communities buildings such as libraries, community existing wetlands and riparian and natu- interested in establishing a group will centres and restaurants. ral areas, and provides for permanent be assisted in doing so. cover on fragile cultivated lands. Farm- Physician recruitment ers in the RM of Blanshard will receive Highway sign a financial incentive to develop and and retention maintain natural environments on their Communities across Manitoba are fac- clutter targeted In an effort to remove safety hazards land, integrated with their agricultural ing physician shortages and need to find from provincial roads, Bill 12 intends lands. The central idea is to help farmers new ways of addressing this issue. In re- to streamline the process for remov- preserve and protect natural and fragile sponse, the Province recently unveiled ing illegal signs and structures along areas of land that have lower agricultural a $155 million plan to improve access highways and update penalty provisions values, but can provide environmental to quality care and reduce wait times in under the Highways and Transportation benefits for all Manitobans. Through the key areas. The five-point plan to reduce Act. The amendments would update Agricultural Policy Framework (APF), up wait times includes funding for more di- the penalties to be in line with those to $75,000 will be provided this fiscal agnostic testing; more surgeries; more under the Highway Traffic Act and the year for delivery preparations, and ad- health professionals; system innovation Off-Road Vehicles Act where there are ditional funding support is available in and better wait-list management; and no minimum fines, $2,000 maximum subsequent years. prevention and health promotion. In fines, and imprisonment is removed as Other funding participants include addition, the Province is streamlining a sentencing option. Further, removal the RM of Blanshard and the Delta Wa- physician recruitment by creating a Phy- of signs and structures would no longer terfowl Foundation. The Manitoba Agri- sician Resource Coordination Office and require contact with the owner. cultural Services Corporation (MASC)

| Municipal Leader I n B r i e f will administer the project. Lands that • Indian Springs School (Swan Lake) have been enrolled under Greencover - $4,350 to involve 67 youth in a Canada and Manitoba’s Riparian Tax schoolyard-enhancement project p c o m i n g Credit Program are not eligible for this planting a shelterbelt of shrubs and U program. The RM of Blanshard lies trees and establishing a walking trail E v e n t s within the Little Saskatchewan River and seating area; Conservation District. It was chosen for • Pine Dock Community Council the pilot project because its landscape (Interlake) - $2,000 to involve eight February is typical of agro-Manitoba, and local youth in a waste-minimization proj- 20-21 AMM Municipal Visits landowners and local governments ect by distributing recycling boxes (Interlake District) have indicated significant support. The and helping to collect and sort University of Manitoba will evaluate the recyclables; 27-28 Municipal Officials Seminar pilot project. • The Croatian Community Centre – Brandon Keystone Centre in Lockport - $3,000 to involve 72 Environmental youth in a greening project establishing walking trails, spreading soil March Youth Corps projects and planting trees and shrubs; The Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) • Decker Colony School - $500 to 1 AMM Education Session encourages voluntary participation in involve 45 youth in a greening proj- – McCandless Tramley activities that help improve and protect ect by constructing birdhouses and & Roger Bouvier – Brandon Manitoba’s environment. Projects must assisting in planting a shelterbelt of Keystone Centre relate to environmental protection, en- 1,000 trees and shrubs; and hancement, rehabilitation, conservation • Town of Neepawa - $3,625 to involve 13 Mayors, Reeves & CAOs and resource management. Projects are 60 youth in an enhancement project Meeting – Northern District eligible for up to $5,000. Thirteen proj- planting native trees and shrubs at a ects involving 655 young people will be community garden, participating in 14 Mayors, Reeves & CAOs funded $28,825. Some of the projects community cleanup and composting Meeting – Parklands District that have been funded include: initiatives, and constructing bird- • Morris School (Morris) - $5,000 to houses and feeders from recycled 20 Mayors, Reeves & CAOs involve 150 youth in establishing an materials. Meeting – Mid-Western outdoor classroom; District

21 Mayors, Reeves & CAOs Meeting – Western District

22 Mayors, Reeves & CAOs Meeting – Central District

23 Mayors, Reeves & CAOs Meeting – Eastern District

24 Mayors, Reeves & CAOs Meeting – Interlake District

April 3-5 AMM Municipal Visits (Central District)

5-7 AMM Municipal Visits (Western District)

Municipal Leader | Broadway update: fourth session of the Manitoba Legislature begins

By Tyler MacAfee, AMM Director of Policy and Communications

he fourth session of the Manitoba A major concern for municipalities BILL 15: Legislature kicked off in October was that if both professions needed to be The Emergency Measures Amend- of 2005 with the Speech from the consulted in all building developments, it ment Act will allow municipalities to Throne. The Throne Speech highlighted a would drive up project costs. The AMM issue emergency prevention orders in number of areas of focus for the upcoming fully supported any legislation that would advance of disasters. By extending session, including improving emergency clarify the roles of the two professions and many of the state of emergency pow- preparedness, clean energy development, ensure that development would continue in ers to municipalities in advance of the health care and doctor and nurse recruit- Manitoba communities. The AMM felt that disaster’s onset, municipalities will ment, crime prevention, a further reduction the final version of the Bill did, indeed, meet have the tools necessary to deal with in education tax on farmland, building this need. The Bill was passed and received the impending crisis. The Bill also Northern Manitoba, revitalizing cities and Royal Assent on November 30. includes a provision where municipali- growing Manitoba’s economy. While Bill 7 was the only Bill of interest ties would provide greater information The specifics of this vision started to to municipalities that passed in this sitting, to the Province in disaster situations take shape as the Province introduced 20 there are a number of other Bills of interest to allow officials to better assess the Bills. Among a number of Bills of inter- to municipalities that were introduced: situation and provide assistance. There est to municipal government was Bill 7: BILL 13: is also a commitment to improving The Architects and Engineers Scope of The Conservation Districts Amendment communication within government Practice Dispute Settlement Act. A recent Act, if passed, will provide for public rep- departments. court ruling in a case involving the City resentation on the board of The Conserva- These three Bills will be brought to of Winnipeg made it necessary to enact tion District Commission. The AMM is the Committee stage for public input legislation to clarify the roles of the two one of the participants on this board. in the coming months and the AMM professions. This Bill was of great interest BILL 14: will be submitting its comments at this to the AMM as municipalities use both The Water Rights Act would provide for the time. To view any of the new legisla- professions frequently, and the AMM appointment of officers to enforce the Act tion, or to check on the status of these was involved in discussions throughout and would grant them additional powers, Bills, please visit http://www.gov. the process and submitted its comments such as the right to conduct inspections mb.ca/legislature/homepage.html and on the Bill. and searches. follow the links.

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Our role on the ‘TEAM’ By Val Turner, CMMA – President of Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association

ogether Everyone Achieves More Manitoba Municipal Administrators’ Asso- has become increasingly interested in – what a great theme for the recent ciation should define our views on the role sharing its views on new legislation as AMM Convention; and from that of administrators on the ‘TEAM.’ it pertains to the operation of municipal great theme came the idea that we at the You may have noticed that the MMAA government. The MMAA, however, sees itself as an ‘advocacy’ group, not a ‘lobby’ group. The MMAA recognizes that setting policy is the responsibility of our elected officials and that putting policy into practice, in the most efficient manner possible, is the responsibility of administration. We take this responsibility seriously and, therefore, have developed a strategy. We believe that, by coming to the table early, we are able to offer advice that will ultimately provide the best possible systems to institute such policy. The MMAA has, and will continue to, request participation at the earliest point in the process. We are pleased with invitations provided by the Province and with the way in which President Ron Bell, along with the Board of Directors and staff at the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, includes our Association in their deliberations. Members of the MMAA also recognize their role as a research and information resource for council. With this in mind, the Association places emphasis, within its Mandatory Professional Development program, on providing members with the latest information, expert opinions, and a forum in which administrative components of the municipal issues of the day can be discussed. We appreciate the support that councils throughout Manitoba have given to our members in the pursuit of Professional Development and ask that, in recognition of the ‘TEAM,’ councils continue to do so. This will be my last article for The Leader as President of the MMAA. I would like to recognize the significant progress that all members of our municipal family have made in promoting the ‘TEAM.’ I have no doubt that this continues to improve the service that we provide to the citizens of Manitoba. Thank you for the opportunity that you have given me to be a part of it.

10 | Municipal Leader Municipal Leader | 11 NEW PLANNING ACT is here

Submitted by: Intergovernmental Affairs & Trade

n January 1, 2006, the Provincial • Meetings with a ‘stakeholders advisory Selected highlights Government’s new Planning Act group’ (including representatives from of the new Planning Act came into effect. The government the Manitoba Bar, AMM, MMAA, Plan- • Protecting water sources and water passed the new legislation last summer. ning Districts, the Manitoba Surveyors bodies is extremely important to all of The Planning Act provides the legal Association, planning consultants and us. The new Planning Act makes a direct framework for land use planning in Mani- the Manitoba Professional Planners connection between land use planning toba (outside of Winnipeg). It allows for Institute), and and watershed planning under the new the adoption of The Provincial Land Use • Separate discussions with AMM. Water Protection Act. The new Act also Policies that are currently under review, enables the development of regional the adoption of local development plans A number of goals guided the redrafting of strategies to address regional issues and zoning by-laws, and the subdivision The Planning Act: such as transportation, water issues or approval system. • Rewriting and restructuring to make the infrastructure. These strategies could be Manitoba has a long history of land use Act more readable and user-friendly; linked to Watershed Management Plans planning, dating back to the first Planning • Maintaining the balance between provin- under the new Water Protection Act. Act in Canada, in 1916. This, the province’s cial interests and local control; • There are currently 45 Planning Districts fourth Planning Act, is 123 pages long, con- • Making The Act more enabling and less in Manitoba involving 145 munici- sists of 220 Sections in 16 Parts, and replaces prescriptive; palities. The new Act provides greater an act which came into effect on January 1, • Streamlining planning processes; flexibility for operation of Planning 1976 – 30 years ago. • Supporting open and accountable deci- Districts by allowing Districts to set The government worked on redrafting sion making; and their own organizational and procedural this legislation for more than two years. • Improving planning for Intensive Live- by-laws rather than them being set by There was extensive consultation, including: stock Operations. the Province. The new Act will require • Release of a public discussion paper, Many of the changes incorporated in the all existing Planning Districts to adopt • Public workshops, new Act had been requested by municipali- organizational and procedural by-laws • Public reports, ties and the public for years. by June 1, 2006.

12 | Municipal Leader Important new requirements under the new Planning Act

• Every Planning District must adopt organizational and Livestock Operation siting and setback distances and procedural by-laws by June 1, 2006. in its Zoning by-law by January 1, 2008.

• Every municipality will be required to have a Devel- • All Livestock Operation applications of 300+ AUs opment Plan in place by January 1, 2008. are now considered ‘Conditional Uses’- even if your current zoning has set a higher limit or if you have • Every municipality will be required to incorporate a no zoning in place. Livestock Operation Policy in its Development Plan

• The new Act now allows busy municipal councils to lessen their workload by appointing a Planning Commission to hear and make decisions on some local planning matters. These locally created Planning Commissions may be made up of councillors, citizens or any combination of the two. Decisions of a Planning Commission can be appealed to the full council. Where a Municipality has a Planning Commission in place, the appeal of zoning by-law decisions will not go beyond council. • All municipalities will be required to adopt a Development Plan by January 1, 2008, and to adopt a zoning by-law DISTRIBUTOR OF INNOVATIVE MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS within one year after that. Of 198 munici- OFFICIAL MTCML SUPPLIER palities in Manitoba outside of Winnipeg, 155 already have Development Plans in place and 29 are actively in the process of Questions You Should Ask adopting Development Plans. There are about 14 municipalities that do not have Your Dust Control Supplier: a Plan in place and are not in the process of adopting one – these 14 will need to • Do you have a storage facility so as to provide undertake the adoption process. Some uninterrupted service? government funding is available through We have increased our capacity by 500,000 litres to well over Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs and 1,000,000 litres total. Trade’s Community Planning Services Branch. • Do you carry liability insurance? • To ensure better ‘up-front planning’ We spend thousands of dollars per year to make sure our and to ensure the public is involved in customers are protected. determining how Livestock Operations (LOs) will be handled in each municipal- • Do you truck your own products? ity before applications are received, all Yes we do, there-by maintaining professional drivers and municipalities will be required to include taking full responsibility for our service. LO Policies in their Development Plans by January 1, 2008, stating where: • Large LOs might be allowed; If your supplier doesn't have the right answer, • They will be limited to a certain number then you should be calling DUST FREE ROAD DUST FREE MAINTENANCE. of Animual Units (AUs); and ROAD MAINTENANCE DUST FREE ROAD MAINTENANCE has the • They will be prohibited. PRODUCT, the EQUIPMENT, and the EXPERTISE 1470 CHEVRIER BLVD. • From now on, all Livestock Operation to take care of all your dust control needs. WINNIPEG, MB R3T 1Y6 applications for over 300 AUs will be a SO... if you want all the RIGHT ANSWERS, call PHONE: (204) 781-7677 ‘conditional use’ and will be subject to JIM FREEDY AT 781-7677 today! DUST FREE DIRECT FAX: (204) 896-4290 public hearing and technical review by ROAD MAINTENANCE is the company for you. ALTERNATE FAX: (204) 453-3166 the regional Technical Review Committee • 100% MANITOBA OWNED AND OPERATED •

Municipal Leader | 13 – whether your current zoning requires it or not, or even if your municipality has no zoning. Municipalities will choose whether to consider operations below 300 AUs as conditional uses, and municipalities will have the final say on the approval of any livestock operation. The new Act narrows the scope of conditions a municipality can impose on LOs, in particular on any conditions relating to manure storage, handling and spreading. • Minimum siting and setback standards (based upon the Farm Practices Guide- lines) have been established under Pro- vincial Land Use Policy #2 - Agriculture. The new Act requires municipalities to adopt these or higher standards in their zoning by-laws. • The new Act also allows for a shorter process for approving minor subdivisions. Minor subdivisions are those in which no new lots are created (consoli- dations), as well as subdivisions where a new single lot in an urban area is being created and the new lot meets all other legal requirements. As well, all subdivisions involving the creation of a new public road require a public hearing prior to approval. • Municipalities will be able to combine public notices and hearings when multiple approvals for a single development are required. For example, where the rezoning of a property from commercial to residential might currently require separate hearings and notices for a rezoning, a variance and a conditional use, under the new Act it will be possible to accomplish this with one notice and one hearing. • The new Act will make it easier for Planning Districts and municipalities JAMES to enforce their by-laws through new ´ enforcement provisions that allow them DUBE to issue stop work and compliance SPRAGGS orders. ADJUSTERS LTD. This article only highlights some of the changes in the new Planning Act. For more Insurance adjusters & equipment appraisers information, the new Planning Act (Bill 33) is available on the Province’s website at: Winnipeg Office www.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/index KEN JAMES, AIIC Suite 207-675 Pembina Highway Hard copies of the current Act and the Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 2L6 new Planning Act are available from the Ph: (204) 985-1200 Cellular: (204) 981-1155 Queen’s Printer. Fax: (204) 475-0221 E-mail: [email protected]

Brandon Office For more information contact any Gary Pilloud, CIP Community Planning Services #7A - 2010 Currie Blvd., regional office or Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y1 Provincial Planning Ph: (204) 728-6126 Cellular: (204) 729-6115 in Winnipeg. Fax: (204) 728-6044 E-mail: [email protected]

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Radio frequency remote read water meters

ince 1989, the RM of Macdonald corded water to pass through the chamber water meters would provide an immedi- has been extending water pipelines of the meter. Based on information from the ate solution to obtaining accurate read- to villages and rural areas across the American Water and Wastewater Associa- ings. This option requires some form of municipality, and now provides service to tion, meter accuracy decreases between two financing. virtually the entire municipality with over and seven per cent over 20 years. Many of The RM of Macdonald felt they had a 1,700 customers. A total of 290 miles of rural the meters in Macdonald were approaching responsibility to take the necessary steps to water pipeline connects 640 rural and 1,078 20 years, with over 900 meters between better manage and monitor the water utility. urban customers throughout the municipality 11 and 15 years old. The rest of the meters Therefore, Council gave notice of a public – a significant expansion from the initial 365 varied in age from the time the water system hearing regarding a local improvement plan customers in 1989. was established in 1989. The Municipality referenced as the Radio Frequency Water With such a rapidly growing and wide- performed testing on a random sample of Meter project. The proposal was to replace spread system, the inefficiency of accessing the local meters to verify the conclusions approximately 900 meters installed in the each location to read water meters soon of the American Water and Wastewater period from 1989 to 1993 that were 11 to became apparent. Considerable staffing Association and confirmed that their meters 15 years old. The remaining water meters resources were required to obtain meter were declining in accuracy. would be converted, allowing all meters in readings from each location since 37% The growth in the Macdonald Water the system to be read remotely. As a result, of customers are located in rural areas. Distribution System had stabilized, there- all meters would be equipped with radio Although the RM of Macdonald had estab- fore the Municipality began to examine frequency meter interface units that would lished a system to allow customers to pro- ways of implementing a water management allow automatic meter reading with a mobile vide meter readings over the telephone, the program that would respond to the need to automatic meter reading data collector. The response rates were insufficient, peaking at track unaccounted water. Three options were estimated cost of the local improvement and approximately 60%. Therefore, this system considered: other expenses incidental to the undertaking did not sufficiently alleviate the difficulties 1) Status Quo – The loss in revenue from of the improvement was $475,000. It was of conducting on-site readings. To address unaccounted water would have to be proposed that this amount be financed in this issue, in cases where the customer did recovered in order to meet the increasing part by a contribution of $100,000 from the not call in a reading for three consecutive costs of operating the water utility, result- existing Water Utility Reserve Fund and the quarters, a $50 charge was established to ing in increased rates for all customers. RM of Macdonald would raise the balance cover the costs of attending a premise to 2) Staged Meter Replacement – A move by the sale and issuance of a debenture. obtain the meter reading. However, this mea- towards the ultimate upgrading of all The initial estimated annual cost to each sure did not reduce the staff time required to meters over a designated time period customer was $52.30 per year, over a period obtain meter readings and did not improve would result in an annual increase of of five years. the percentage of readings received from one approximately $36.10 to the average At the public hearing residents expressed quarter to the next. customer. opposition to the proposal, including a peti- A further concern was that water meters 3) Radio Frequency Remote Read Registers tion containing 285 signatures. The Council are known to decline in accuracy over their – A complete changeover of the oldest decided that more accurate cost estimates lifespan, allowing greater volumes of unre- water meters and conversion of newer should be pursued in order to fully evaluate

16 | Municipal Leader M u n i c i p a l I d e a s the project impacts. After receiving cost CAO Tom Raine says the system is work- estimates from two major suppliers of water ing “flawlessly” with each quarter obtaining Advantages: metering equipment, the Municipality found readings from all customers. The system is • Non-invasive meter reading means that the overall cost of the project would be also extremely useful because it provides no requirement to access customer $380,000 – a reduction of $95,000. Further immediate feedback on meter problems as homes or property. notice was given to inform residents of the they arise. Raine estimates that there have • Increased meter reading accuracy revised estimate to an adjusted amount of been no more than three such problems per resulting in increased revenue. $39 per customer, per year, over a five-year quarter, representing a significantly improved • Operational efficiencies created by period. A second public hearing was held, reading rate as compared to the previous radio frequency technology. with far fewer indications of opposition. system. The billing cycle has also been • Dramatic reduction in estimated bills The Municipality decided to move for- shortened from two weeks to one day from and administrative adjustments. ward with the local improvement project the time the data is input to the printing of • Eliminated manual entry of meter because of the extensive advantages of the water bills. These additional staff hours can reading data into the municipal bill- radio frequency technology. The system has now be directed to other municipal priorities; ing system. now been in place for a full year and four a benefit that is difficult to quantify but greatly • Staff efficiencies due to minimized meter readings have taken place. With the full appreciated. Overall, the new water meters reading time and shortened billing year of readings collected the RM of Macdon- have been a success and the Municipality is cycle. ald now has sufficient data to examine trends looking forward to the ongoing benefits of • Significantly enhanced level of cus- and evaluate the water distribution system. the new water meters. tomer service.

Municipal Leader | 17 e ri es S The AMM is committed to offering tion our members top quality professional development sessions at affordable prices. Best of all, each duc a session is only one day in length AMM – designed to get you back to the office feeling energized, focused and refreshed. Plan to attend our two sessions for 2006! AMM 2006 E

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Education Session #1 – March 1, 2006

Michael W. McCandless and Greg Tramley of McCandless • Municipal roads: consideration for council when opening, Tramley, Municipal Lawyers, along with Roger Bouvier of maintaining and closing roads. Municipal Solutions, will present a session truly tailored to • The annual municipal financial plan—what councils should duc a YOUR questions and concerns! be aware of.

Whether you are an elected official or an administrator, you • Conflict and bias. tion will find this session invaluable! The session will consist of

several matters of concern to municipal officials, including: In addition to the topics that will be covered, Greg and Roger S

• Municipal Act by-laws: factors council needs to consider in would like each person who registers to include one question or e ri es deciding whether and how to regulate. problem area that they would like them to consider during their • Capital projects: issues council needs to consider in contract presentation. They will ensure that they have a written response administration, tendering and financing. for every question received. • Enforcement of zoning by-laws and the impact of new Every registrant will return home with their personal concern Planning Act provisions. addressed, in addition to the information provided at the seminar!

Biography

ROGER A. BOUVIER McCANDLESS TRAMLEY Roger Bouvier has conducted training McCandless Tramley is a law firm seminars and advised municipal specializing in municipal law. They officials for the past 17 years. He has advise CAOs, councils and boards in over 35 years of municipal experience all areas of law affecting municipalities as a municipal administrator and and Planning Districts, including land municipal services officer. use control, taxation, by-law making, enforcement, and interpretation of legislation. Roger Bouvier Greg Tramley

Education Session #2 – May 4, 2006 GEORGE CUFF - The Keys to Effective Local Governance

George Cuff has a reputation for consult- • Guidelines for Council Behaviour ing, speaking and writing plainly and for • Effective Communication taking on very difficult issues and reviews. • Significance of Trust in Team-Building His advice is candid and aimed at getting • Expectations of the Governing Body results. If you missed George’s standing- • Key Managerial Prerogatives & Responsibilities room only workshop at the AMM’s 2004 • Best Practices Convention, don’t miss this chance to hear George Cuff—he is truly a one-of-a-kind speaker! Biography This session will focus on the definition of governance, elements of leadership, the roles of Mayor, Council and CAO, George Cuff knows the value of life long learning and considers effective communication and conclude with George’s himself a student while also being teacher and advisor on the “Challenge to You” as an elected or appointed official. art and principles of governance and the elements of effective organizations. He has worked in these areas since 1974, having Insights, advice and recommendations to your most in-depth held a department head position in local government and later a questions on: consulting position with the provincial government. George has served as Mayor of Spruce Grove, Alberta for • Key Issues Impacting Governance four terms, is a Past President of AUMA (Alberta Urban • Governance Defined Municipalities Association) and FCM (Federation of Canadian • Challenges In Effective Governance Municipalities). George’s firm provides a variety of consulting • Role Clarity services to clients, but principally in the areas of board and coun- • Leadership cil governance, organization reviews, trouble-shooting, execu- • Understanding Key Roles tive recruitment, staff and elected official training and special • Essential Elements of a Successful Releationship projects. • Importance of and Effective Decision Making Process George is the author of the book Cuff’s Guide to Municipal • Formulating the Agenda Leaders. • Governance Questions

Municipal Leader | 19 20 | Municipal Leader New Series: Increasing diversity in municipal politics Part III – Visible Minorities in Politics By Kim Spiers, AMM Policy Analyst (Resource Management Issues)

Manitoba’s Civil Service Commission de- his is the third installment in the series Manitoba’s history, like that across North fines membership in a visible minority as on increasing diversity in municipal America, is founded on the First Nations and “persons other than Aboriginal peoples politics. Past segments explored ways immigration. Our diversity, set in historical who, because of their race or colour, are a of increasing women’s and youth involve- reality, is what strengthens communities and visible minority.” An Aboriginal person is ment. This third segment looks at the issues encourages our growth, both individually defined as a person “of Northern American around increasing participation of persons of and collectively. To effectively represent a Aboriginal ancestry including First Nations a visible minority in the political realm. constituency, municipalities must engage (status and non-status), Inuit and Metis.” The right to vote is a major component all citizens both in community discussions For the purposes of this article, the term of our democratic rights and affirms both as well as in office. The needs of multicul- 'visible minority' will include Aboriginal one’s freedom of choice and equality among tural citizens are potentially unique to that persons. all citizens. It follows then that we have the group and Government needs to respect right to represent and be represented by our those differences as a positive for the com- government. munity. Diversity offers fresh perspectives,

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experiences, values and ideas. Differences that council is a time-consuming endeavour How to involve everyone need not be seen as negative, rather they are and most councillors are employed outside Marlene Cook, Councillor for the City of Sel- opportunities to benefit from the skills and of their position on council and may have to kirk, believes that as long as people are part of talents offered by each individual. Including take time away from work and family. These the community, they are not seen as belonging diverse perspectives may be a challenge, but commitments may impact decisions to run. to a visible minority. They are members of the with potentially great benefits. Political Science Professor Jerome community and therefore on equal footing in Black suggests that some difficulties may lie discussions. To be engaged, there is a need to Current involvement in establishing social ties and connections. be interested in the issues around them. It is difficult to give accurate figures for Additionally, lower socio-economic status, At the federal level, Black suggests legis- how many of Manitoba’s municipal officials limited knowledge of host country language lative changes to increase MP representation, identify as belonging to a visible minority, skills, and the existence of cultural differ- including “incorporating a proportionality as figures are not maintained. Further hin- ences may hinder the “transfer of political dimension into the electoral system” (for more dering our understanding of issues specific experiences.” He offers many suggestions ‘balanced’ party lists), imposing term limits to visible minorities in municipal politics is for why persons of a visible minority may on incumbents, and “providing incentives a lack of current research in this area. Out- not run, including confronting sitting mem- for parties to be more proactive in recruiting dated assumptions based on research from ber, adverse (or lack of) media treatment, minority candidates, particularly in more the 1960s and 1970s focus on stereotypes the characterization as being able to only winnable ridings.” He adds that those who suggesting that foreign-born residents are answer to ‘ethnic issues,’ and exclusionary were active in politics in their home country less capable of acquiring knowledge about practices of local communities. These may “exhibited the capacity to ‘transfer’ those Canada’s political norms and values. These include not recruiting into ethnic communi- experiences, becoming active in Canadian notions need to be challenged. ties and the need for higher qualifications to politics.” Regardless of whether someone is There could be many reasons for an counterbalance discriminating attitudes. As running or voting, issues must be relevant to individual to decide to run for political of- with gender and age, one’s heritage should the individual. fice, however some reasons may be unique not be used as an indicator of ability to do On page 24, three elected officials who to visible minorities. Councillor Gladys a job, rather training, education and experi- identify as belonging to a visible minority, Thorne from the Town of The Pas observes ence should be. share their experiences in municipal politics.

22 | Municipal Leader Statistically Speaking Canada’s most recent census (2001) highlights that: • 18.4% of the country’s population was born outside the country and 3.3% of the population identify themselves as Aboriginal; • 7.9% of Manitoba’s population identified themselves as belonging to a visible minority, and 14% identified as being of Aboriginal ancestry; • The trend shows that by 2017, up to 23% of Canada’s population will identify as being of a visible minority and over 4% may identify as First Nation; • Manitoba has a goal of landing 10,000 immigrants in the Province on a yearly basis; • It is estimated that by 2017, 11% of Manitoba’s population will identify as belonging to a visible minority, and 18.4% will identify as being of Aboriginal ancestry.

It is important to recognize that these populations are increasing at a greater rate than the rest of the province’s population, and municipalities need to engage this populace. Municipalities are actively recruiting foreign-trained workers, particularly to communities outside large urban centres. Doing so necessitates the need to involve new citizens in our communities at every level.

Sources Black, Jerome. 2001. Immigrants and Eth- noracial Minorities in Canada: A Review of Their Participation in Federal Politics. Electoral Insight. 3(1):8-13.

Carr, Jim. 2005. Manitoba’s Precious Asset. Canada West Foundation. Dialogues Maga- zine. Summer.

The Daily. 2005. Study: Canada’s visible minority population in 2017. Statistics Canada. Tuesday, March 22, 2005. Accessed online at: http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/Eng- lish/050322/d050322b.htm November 10, 2005.

Tremblay, Manon. 2001. The Right to Vote: The Heart of Democracy. Electoral Insight. 3(1):2-3.

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Three elected officials who identify as belonging to a visible minority shared their experiences in municipal politics: Oswald Sawh, Councillor for the City of Thompson; Gladys Thorne, Councillor for the Town of The Pas; and Marlene Cook, Councillor for the City of Selkirk.

Oswald Sawh – City of Thompson Gladys Thorne – Town of The Pas Marlene Cook – City of Selkirk Councillor Sawh was born in Guyana in Gladys Thorne was first elected as town Marlene moved to Selkirk in 1985 with her South America. At the age of six, Oswald’s Councillor for The Pas in 2002. Currently family at which time she began working and family was sponsored to Canada and he lived the only female on council, Gladys is also volunteering in her community. Her interest in Winnipeg until work took him to Thomp- the first and only First Nation to be elected to in politics was limited to complaining to son at the age of 25. After being a member of the Town’s council. As a senior citizen with family about the way things were running. his community for nearly a decade, Oswald a physically disabled granddaughter, Gladys When challenged by her dad, Marlene took decided he wanted to help his City expand its recognized that the perspectives of seniors the plunge and ran for City Council. economic basis by becoming more involved and disabled individuals are often ignored, After losing her first bid, she persisted, in the community and he successfully ran so she ran on a platform advocating for these and is now completing her second term. As for council in 2002. Oswald says that he two segments of the population. She says a woman of First Nation ancestry, Marlene has never felt his skin colour was a barrier that her greatest accomplishment during acknowledges that Council is not represen- to his move into politics, and he has always her term was Live for Life, a program that tative of the population of Selkirk, and she felt a lot of support in the community. The provided access to the Town’s change room says that many people have told her that it challenge he has felt has been working in and pool area for all citizens by moving the means a great deal to them for her to be on a public arena with a speech impediment. change rooms and putting a lift in the pool. Council. Marlene describes herself as being Oswald has overcome this obstacle with Gladys says that although her overall ex- “very fortunate” to have this support from his successful tenure as Councillor, and was perience has been a good one, she acknowl- the people, however she notes that she does Deputy Mayor in 2004. edges that, at times, it has been difficult not believe skin colour is a barrier in her Oswald states that a council should trying to get her view across. She says that City. Rather, all community members are represent the demographics of the people. this may be because she is the only woman on equal footing. He is currently the only visible minority on council, but it may also be because as a Among many of the accomplishments on Thompson’s council, yet the City has a new member, she is trying to figure out the Marlene lists during her tenure on Council large First Nations population as well as a process. are the new lights that have been installed large youth population and they all need to The Pas also has a large First Nations near a school, work on the arena, and current be represented. He feels this can be done population, but this demographic is not work towards a skateboard park. Proud of by showing people the benefits of engaging equally represented on Council. The Mayor her City’s development and growth, Marlene themselves in the system. Politicians at all works closely with the First Nations how- adds that Selkirk needs a hotel to continue levels need to continuously engage the public, ever, and Gladys, who has lived in The Pas its expansion and support the use of the and the City of Thompson works to address her entire life, says that she has seen an recreational centre. Wanting to work to see this through weekly question period sessions. improvement over the years in how First these tasks to completion, she is intending to These kinds of events help to keep people Nations are treated and responded to. run for a third term. Interested in increasing informed, as well as provide an opportunity to representation among the City’s population, hear what residents have to say. Throughout it Marlene feels it is important to have youth all, there is a need to communicate what and involved and have a youth representative why things are being done, but also remaining on Council. open to new ideas.

24 | Municipal Leader Municipal Leader | 25 Is there a GOLDMINE in your

heritage resources backyard? already exist Could heritage be your in most Manitoba community’s untapped resource? municipalities. Contributed by the Manitoba Historic Resources Branch

ould you believe someone who providing venues for education and citi- if there is time. At a time when communities told you there was a goldmine in zenship, as well as serving as community are looking for every competitive advantage your backyard? What would you landmarks and sources of pride. Volunteer and every opportunity, could heritage be do if there was? And, most importantly, activity that goes into maintaining and your community’s untapped resource? Could would you be ready to make the most of it? promoting these sites is a way to keep heritage conservation fit with another project Truth is, many Manitoba communities are people, especially seniors and youth, (neighbourhood revitalization, waste reduc- sitting on untapped resources; historic places active and involved in their community. tion, centennial celebration, etc.) to leverage which have the potential to be valuable com- • Environmental benefits from heritage additional support and contribute to even munity assets. Consider the benefits of these conservation are experienced now (every more impressive results? If so, what is your ‘goldmines’: old building reused is less waste going municipality’s plan for taking advantage of • Economic research shows that designated into the landfill) and revitalizing existing this untapped resource? heritage buildings appreciate in value and buildings (rather than developing unser- If it’s time to get started looking for your perform better on the real estate market. In viced areas) uses less municipal infra- ‘goldmine’, or if you have a historic resource urban areas, the conservation of historic structure, delivering longer-term returns. and you would like to discuss how to make places can aid in the revitalization of com- As well, rehabilitation brings proven the most of it, now is the time to act – your mercial and residential neighbourhoods energy savings; the energy required to heritage is a non-renewable resource. Once and help restore their economic activity, build a new building is roughly equivalent it’s gone, it’s gone forever. The Historic livability and attractiveness. The labour to the energy required to operate it for 40 Resources Branch of Manitoba Culture, Heri- intensive nature of conservation creates years. tage and Tourism offers technical, financial local jobs. These areas are all pillars of a healthy and advisory assistance for heritage projects • Cultural benefits of heritage are harder community, and heritage resources already and municipal heritage sites. Contact the His- to quantify, but should not be overlooked. exist in most Manitoba municipalities. Still, toric Resources Branch at 1-800-282-8069, Historic sites are tangible connections for many communities, heritage is a low prior- ext. 2981 or [email protected]. to our past, linking generations and ity item; something to be dealt with when and

26 | Municipal Leader One municipality’s approach: St. Claude goes straight to jail, still collects $200

ecently, the Village of St. Claude learned that the small building that was about to be torn down to expand the parking lot for the community fire hall was, in fact, the area’s first jail (or ‘gaol’, to use the Old English spelling). The community Visitors flock to the new/old gaol even before its Official Opening. realized they had a potential goldmine. The Village’s Tourism and Marketing Is there a Committee suggested a new use for the old building – the development of a small tourist information office. Council agreed, and a plan to turn the building into a museum and information centre was developed, with GOLDMINE most construction to be completed during the summer of 2005. in your John Quayle, project coordinator and president of the municipal tourism and marketing committee, knew people were intrigued by the lurid allure of historical heritage resources backyard? jails, and had no trouble finding volunteers to help rehabilitate the building. Other support already exist Could heritage be your came from local community members and in most Manitoba businesses that provided in-kind donations community’s untapped resource? of materials, labour, and equipment loans; municipalities. as well as a Designated Heritage Buildings Contributed by the Manitoba Historic Resources Branch Grant and technical advice from the Historic Resources Branch. “Heritage is one more thing helping put St. Claude on the map,” John says. He feels the jail museum and tourist centre will be a great community attraction, and why shouldn’t he? Even before the building’s official opening (scheduled for spring 2006), the St. Claude Gaol has drawn hundreds of curious visitors from both within and outside the community who want to experience St. Claude’s heritage.

The ‘work gang’ installs a membrane on the roof. From top: Georges Jobin (consultant builder), Pierre Huberdeau, ‘Foreman’ Raymond Theroux and John Quayle.

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2006 Preliminary Agenda

Monday, FEBRUARY 27, 2006 Tuesday, FEBRUARY 28, 2006

8:00 am to Registration 9:00 am to Registration 3:00 pm 11:00 am

9:00 am Opening Remarks 9:00 am How the New Deal Program Mayor Ron Bell, AMM President Can Work for You Mayor Dave Burgess, City of Brandon Panel Presentation & Questions from the Floor Ms. Val Turner, MMAA President 10:00 am 2nd Annual Municipal Innovation Awards 9:15 am Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs & Trade 10:15 am Door Prize Draw #1 Honourable Scott Smith 10:15 am Coffee Break 9:45 am Visioning to Create Superb Results Presented by: Wendy Bulloch, Consultant, 10:35 am Breakout Sessions** Building Up • 7 Things Your Community Can Do With Heritage For Under $1000. 10:45 am Coffee Break • TBA • TBA 11:00 am A Rationale for the Delivery of Municipal • TBA Leisure Services Presented by: Brian Johnston, President 11:35 am Delegate Luncheon Professional Recreation Consultants Ltd. 12:45 pm Breakout Sessions** 12:00 pm MTCML Trade Show Opens • TBA • TBA 12:00 pm Delegate Luncheon • TBA • TBA 1:15 pm Breakout Sessions • Municipal Liability Concerns 1:45 pm Coffee Break • Pre-Retirement Lifestyle Planning • The Building Up Social Acton Advantage 2:00 pm Door Prize Draw #2 • Effective Email 2:00 pm The Building Blocks of Economic 2:15 pm Coffee Break Development Panel Presentation 2:40 pm Breakout Sessions • Municipal Liability Concerns 3:10 pm Closing Remarks • Pre-Retirement Lifestyle Planning • The Future: What Municipalities & Young **Please note Children Have in Common • While the following TBA Breakout Session participants • IAT Presentation have been confirmed, their placement on the agenda was not confirmed at time of printing. Check the AMM website 3:45 pm Presentation by Roger Bouvier, at www.amm.mb.ca for the latest MOS agenda! Municipal Solutions • Green Manitoba Eco-Solutions • Mr. Dan Erickson, Warden Stony Mountain Institute 4:45 pm Adjournment • Manitoba Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat • Manitoba Health, Office of Disaster Management 7:00 pm to Wine & Cheese Reception 9:00 pm Awaiting confirmation of participation (at time of printing) • Manitoba Justice, By-Law Enforcement MOU

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Glentel Inc., Booth 84 Guardian Traffic Services, Booth 73 Hitrac (1974), Booths B1 & B2 A leading wireless communications Manufacturer of made-in-Manitoba traffic A Manitoba-owned and operated Case company providing nationwide voice and signs with a warranted 3M sheeting. Also construction equipment dealer for the data solutions. barricades, cones, paint sprayers, trench province, we offer Case quality parts, shields, gas detectors, and much more. trained service technicians, and a Gold Business Machines (MTCML Official Supplier) knowledgeable staff for your specific needs. Brandon Ltd., Booth 25 Visit www.hitrac.com. A successful Brandon company focused Handy Hitch Manufacturing Inc., on the sales and service of Canon and Booths A6-A8 Hotsy Central, Booth 68 Kyocera copiers, laser printers (including Grader mounted packer roller … offset High-pressure wash equipment, detergents, colour), fax machines and scanners. Call rotary mower hitch … and more. accessories, automatic parts washers, oily Rick Walker for more information (204- water separators and recycler systems. 726-1267). HED Insurance & Risk Services, Booth 60 Imperial Radio, Booth 80 Goodyear, Booths 12 & 13 We help municipalities secure the 2-way radio sales and service … broadest form of financial protection in conventional and trucking radios, pagers, paging systems and towers. Grunthal Emergency Vehicles, property and casualty insurance with risk Booth D9 management and loss prevention efforts. Specializing in the manufacturing of (MTCML Official Supplier & AMM Ideal Pipe, Booth 15 emergency vehicles, GEV also updates Corporate Member) Canadian manufacturer and distributor current fire apparatus to NFPA standards. of quality HDPE culverts, fittings and We are the home of The Terminator. Visit drainage tubing. www.emergencyvehicles.ca.

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I-Netlink Wireless, Booth 31 I-Netlink Wireless provides high-speed Western Recreation wireless Internet to Southwest Manitoba. AND DEVELOPMENT INC We partner with rural municipalities, AQUATIC CENTRES COMMERCIAL POOLS WATERSLIDES connecting communities, and will be expanding into the Parkland region in 2006. Visit www.inetlink.ca. Building a new pool? Renovating your old pool? JR Cousin, Booth 69 Manitoba-based consulting engineering Call us today for a free consultation 1 800 781 6041 firm for planning; environmental or visit our website at www.waterparks.ca assessments; water source, treatment and distribution; wastewater; sewer systems; Consulting Design Planning Construction streets and roads; drainage; waste disposal; utilities; building layouts; landscaping; etc. (AMM Corporate Member)

Kal Tire, Booth 4 For all your fleet tire needs. (MTCML Official Supplier)

Lewis Instruments, Booth 8 Surveying equipment and supplies including laser systems for land leveling and GPS receivers for mapping and surveying.

Lyreco Office Products, Booth 20 Lyreco is one of Canada’s leading office products dealers. We offer low prices, free delivery, easy online ordering, and the highest service standards available. Visit www.lyreco.ca. (MTCML Official Supplier)

Mainstream Water Solutions Inc., Booth 82 Our municipal water treatment systems are Robotic On-line Cleaning for LAGOON– Sludge Problems? environmentally friendly, chemical-free, and feature low operating and maintenance Potable Water costs. Visit www.mainstreamwater.com.

Manitoba Good Roads Association (MGRA), Booth 57

Manitoba Health (West Nile Virus Leading-Edge Technology Roy & Sons Dredging Services Program), Booth 47 have the “Solution” The goal of the West Nile Virus Program • On-line robotic removal of resin and bio-film from Clear Wells, (WNV) is to take appropriate measures BENEFITS: Concrete/Steel Reservoirs • Reduces Back Pressure to limit the adverse impact of WNV on • Reduced Turbidity human health through public education, • Restores Capacity • Improved Chlorine Residuals • Reduces Odours surveillance, risk assessment and mosquito • No confined entry issues • Extends the life of the Facility control. Visit www.gov.mb.ca. • Safe and Cost Effective • Facility does not have to be shutdown • Real Live Underwater video of project for the procedure • Sanitized equipment to code Manitoba Hydro, Booth 40 Energy services and conservation programs Call Trev 1-877-757-1537 Call Roy 306-522-3203 including Power Smart. for more information for more information (AMM Corporate Member)

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Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association (MMAA), Booth 18

Manitoba Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA), Booth 17 Member companies of MRMCA provide ready mix concrete to every municipality. We strive to assure that concrete is supplied and utilized well on all public works projects. Visit www.mrmca.com. (AMM Corporate Member)

Matrex Company, Booth 83

Mazer, Booths C1-C8 New Holland construction equipment. (AMM Corporate Member)

MTS, Booth 88 Telecommunications services – from local and long-distance services to next generation services like high-speed Internet and digital wireless communications. (MTCML Official Supplier)

Munisoft, Booth 37 Specialized software and services for local governments in the areas of assessment, utility billing, finance, payables, receivables, payroll, public works, asset management, GIS and mapping.

Nelson Environmental, Booth 54 Wastewater process design, supply, installation and commissioning for: aeration, primary filtration, attached Miller Environmental Corporation growth media, pond and tank covers, odour control systems and biological Contact Miller Environmental Corporation to help organize your enhancement products. community’s household hazardous waste event. With over 10 years Visit www.nelsonenvironmental.com. experience in the development and management of household hazardous waste programs, Miller Environmental Corporation can help create Northwest Digital, Booth 35 and plan events that will provide an ongoing waste management system Northwest Digital specializes in computer to serve your community’s waste collection needs. network services and supplies. We are a proud supplier of Muniware Windows-based HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE accounting software. Visit www.nwd.mb.ca. PROGRAM Office of the Fire Commissioner,

Household Hazardous Wastes (HHWs) are materials commonly Booth 53 used in and around residential households that contain toxic sub- Fire investigation; training; codes & stances. These include household cleaning products (drain cleaners, oven cleaners, floor and furniture polish); painting products (paints, standards; fire inspection; emergency stains, finishing products and thinners); automotive products (motor response; and more. oil, old gasoline, anti-freeze, car batteries, transmission, brake and steering fluids, solvents); garden products (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides); hobby supplies (solvents, photo chemicals); and pool supplies (chlorine). Tel: 204-925-9600

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Orkin PCO Services, Booth 86

Osorno, Booth 36 Bioenvironmental technologies from advanced disinfection for improved taste and quality of water to modular ‘package’ wastewater treatment plants.

Palm lite Systems, Booths 78 & 79

Prairie Fuel Advisors Inc., Booth 49 Manager of AMM’s Petroleum Products Buying Group. (MTCML Official Supplier)

Prairie Liquid Feeds, Booth 74 Liquid feed manufacturer and dust control supplier.

Recreation & Regional Services (Manitoba Culture, Heritage & Tourism), Booth 67

Resource Conservation Manitoba, Booth 51 Want to landfill less? Composting turns organic waste into opportunity – see us for FREE resources and plan to attend Composting 101 for Municipalities this spring! Visit www.resourceconservation.mb.ca. (Joined in Booth 51 by Manitoba Association of Regional Recyclers.)

Road Warriors, Booth D7 Spray patching for pothole repairs.

Samson Engineering, Booth 34 Samson Engineering specializes in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering. As the consultant of choice, we provide practical, innovative technologies, responsive service, ‘Down to Earth Information’ and cost-effective project solutions to the Photogrammetry • Digital Imaging • Aerial Survey community of Brandon and the Westman • Digital Mapping, Terrain Data, Site Plans area. • Volumes, X-Sections & Profiles • Orthophoto, Mosaics, Aerial Film Scanning Scatliff & Miller & Murray, Booth 42 • Digital Cartography, Map/Plan Conversion Landscape architects and planners. • GPS Aerial Photography • Large Format High Resolution Plotting Schulte Industries, Booths D5 & D6 Winnipeg - Saskatoon - Calgary See our heavy-duty roadside mowers along with the Flex-Arm that allows tractors to T 204 775.1211 www.atlisgeo.com F 204 783.6304 ride on the road. Now stocking colour aerial images of Various Manitoba Areas

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Scott Screen and Wire, Booth 66 Manufacturer of wire cloth for industrial, construction and architectural applications.

Shippam & Associates, Booth 38 Promotional products for every application. Visit www.shippam.com. (MTCML Official Supplier)

The Exchange Group, Booth 5 Chartered accountants and consultants devoted to improving your organization’s financial performance.

Toromont Cat, Booths A1-A4 Caterpillar construction equipment, parts and service.

Vermeer, Booth 43

Uretek Canada Inc., Booth 24

Westcon Equipment, Booths B3-B8 See us for your grader blades and so much more. (MTCML Official Supplier)

West End Radiator, Booth 72 DEUTZ • JOHN DEERE • ISUZU • BOSCH • PERKINS • KUBOTA Family-owned and operated for 25 years, we provide a full service cooling system repair and manufacturing facility. We can accommodate industrial and automotive applications. Visit www.westendradiators.com.

Western Canada Water & ENGINES • ACCESSORIES • COMPONENT MACHINING Wastewater Association (WCWWA), Booth 29 The premier organization in the West • Complete Fuel Injection and Turbo Repairs for promotion of knowledge, design, construction, operation and management • Complete Engine Component of water and wastewater systems. Machining and Overhaul

Western Road Management, Booth 77 • Engine Driven Pumps, Generators and Supplier of dust control, road stabilization Clutch Drive Systems and de-icing products.

Westman Steel Industries, Booth 50 Dieseltech Engine Centre We manufacture steel culverts and related 100 Otter Street, Box 1740 road building products. Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3C 3A1 (MTCML Official Supplier) Phone: (800) 665-7665 or (204) 452-4334 Fax: (204) 452-7984 Wolseley Engineered Pipe, Booth 3 Email: [email protected] High-density polyethylene pipe … fusion Website: www.thepritchardgroup.com services.

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MTCML 2006 TRADE SHOW Monday, February 27, 2006 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Keystone Centre Brandon, Manitoba

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Companies by Booth Number 1...... Central Plains Inc. 71...... DGH Engineering Ltd. 2...... Archangel Fireworks 72...... West End Radiator 3...... Wolseley Engineered Pipe 73...... Guardian Traffic Services 4...... Kal Tire 74...... Prairie Liquid Feeds 5...... The Exchange Group 75...... Fenderco Enterprises 6...... Capital I Industries 77...... Western Road Management 7...... Atlis Geo 78-79...... Palm lite Systems 8...... Lewis Instruments 80...... Imperial Radio 9-11...... Fort Garry Industries 81...... Call Before You Dig 12-13...... Goodyear 82...... Mainstream Water Solutions Inc. 14...... Acklands-Grainger Inc. 83...... Matrex Company 15...... Ideal Pipe 84...... Glentel Inc. 16...... Assiniboine Injections 85...... Canada Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat 17...... Manitoba Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) 86...... Orkin PCO Services 18...... Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association (MMAA) 87...... Fort Distributors 19...... Atom Jet Industries Ltd. 88...... MTS 20...... Lyreco Office Products A1-A4...... Toromont Cat 21...... Edge Equipment A6-A8...... Handy Hitch Manufacturing Inc. 22...... Bush Hog LLC B1-B2...... Hitrac (1974) 24...... Uretek Canada Inc. B3-B8...... Westcon Equipment 25...... Gold Business Machines Brandon Ltd. C1-C8...... Mazer 27...... Alcom Electronics D1-D2...... Degelman Industries 28...... Cochrane Engineering D3-D4...... Brandt Tractor Ltd. 29...... Western Canada Water & . D5-D6...... Schulte Industries Wastewater Association (WCWWA) D7...... Road Warriors 30 & 39...... Airmaster D8...... Eco Solutions 31...... I-Netlink Wireless D9...... Grunthal Emergency Vehicles 34...... Samson Engineering 35...... Northwest Digital 36...... Osorno 37...... Munisoft 38...... Shippam & Associates 40...... Manitoba Hydro 41...... EMCO 42...... Scatliff & Miller & Murray 43...... Vermeer 44...... Armtec 45...... Crestline Coach 47...... Manitoba Health (West Nile Virus Program) 48...... Fleet Vehicle Agency 49...... Prairie Fuel Advisors Inc. 50...... Westman Steel Industries 51...... Resource Conservation Manitoba 52...... Cantest 53...... Office of the Fire Commissioner 54...... Nelson Environmental 55...... CAA Manitoba 57...... Manitoba Good Roads Association (MGRA) 58...... Dupont Canada 59...... CD Awards 60...... HED Insurance & Risk Services 61...... DJ Media 64...... Blue Imp 65...... DataLink Mapping Technologies Inc. 66...... Scott Screen and Wire 67...... Recreation & Regional Services. (Manitoba Culture, Heritage & Tourism) 68...... Hotsy Central 69...... JR Cousin 70...... Dust Free Road Maintenance

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Alphabetical Listing

MTCML Official Suppliers AMM Corporate Members

Acklands Grainger...... 14 Datalink Mapping Technologies Inc...... 65 Hi Trac...... B1-B2 Airmaster...... 30 Degelman Industries...... D1-D2 Hotsy Central...... 68 Airmaster...... 39 DGH Engineering Ltd...... 71 I Netlink wireless...... 31 Alcom Electronics...... 27 DJ Media...... 61 Ideal Pipe...... 15 Archangel Fireworks...... 2 Dupont Canada...... 58 Imperial Radio...... 80 Armtec...... 44 Dust Free Road Maintenance...... 70 JR Cousin...... 69 Assiniboine Injections...... 16 Eco Solutions...... D8 Kal Tire...... 4 Atlis Geo...... 7 Edge Equipment...... 21 Lewis Instruments...... 8 Atom Jet Industries...... 19 EIR Consulting...... 32 Lyreco Office Products...... 20 Brandt Tractor...... D3-D4 EMCO...... 41 Mainstream Water Solutions Inc...... 82 Bush Hog LLC...... 22 Fenderco Enterprises Ltd...... 75 Manitoba Health...... 47 CAA Manitoba...... 55 Fleet Vehicle Agency...... 48 Manitoba Ready Mix Call Before You Dig...... 81 Fort Distributors...... 87 Concrete Association...... 17 Canada Manitoba . Fort Garry Industries...... 9-11 Matrex Company...... 83 Infrastructure Secretariat...... 85 Glentel Inc...... 84 Mazer ...... C1-C8 Cantest...... 52 Gold Business Machines Brandon Ltd...... 25 MB Hydro...... 40 Capital I Industries...... 6 Good Year...... 12-13 MGRA...... 57 CD Awards...... 59 Grunthal Emergency Vehicles - 10 X 30.... D9 MMAA...... 18 Central Plains Inc...... 1 Guardian...... 73 MTS...... 88 Cochrane Eng...... 28 Handy Hitch Manufacturing Inc...... A6-A8 Munisoft...... 37 Crestline Coach...... 45 HED Insurance & Risk Services...... 60 Nelson Environmental...... 54 Northwest Digital...... 35 Office of the Fire Commissioner...... 53 Orkin PCO Services...... 86 Osorno...... 36 Palm lite Systems...... 78-79 Prairie Fuel Advisors Inc...... 49 Prairie Liquid Feeds...... 74 Products by Blue Imp...... 64 Recreation & Regional Services - . Culture Heritage and Tourism...... 67 Resource Conservation Manitoba/Manitoba . Association of Regional Recyclers...... 51 Road Warriors...... D7 Samson Engineering...... 34 Scatliff & Miller & Murray...... 42 Schulte Industries...... D5-D6 Scott Screen and Wire...... 66 Shippam & Associates...... 38 The Exchange Group...... 5 Toromont Cat...... A1-A4 Uretek Canada Inc...... 24 Vermeer...... 43 West End Radiator...... 72 Westcon...... B3-B8 Western Recreation and Development...... 63 Western Road Management...... 77 Westman Steel Industries...... 50 Wolseley Engineered Pipe...... 3 WCWWA - Cochrane Eng...... 29

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Municipal Leader | 45 Is your community the next Safe Community? By Wendy French, Regional Coordinator, Safe Communities Foundation

ould Canada become the safest coun- SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S THE NATIONAL NETWORK try in the world for people to live, RESPONSIBILITY. The Safe Communities Foundation has much learn, work, and play? The Canadian Everyone has a right to live in a safe environ- to offer. It can help your community expand Safe Communities Foundation (SCF) thinks ment and a responsibility to create a culture outreach and maximize funding opportuni- so. This not-for-profit group is dedicated of safety. Communities want to address the ties. The Foundation shares information, to making Canada a safe place to live, one issues that are specifically affecting their resources, tools/templates, and best prac- community at a time. The SCF helps com- community, municipality or town. This is tices; and provides learning and networking munity groups get organized, focused and where the Safe Communities Foundation opportunities through a listserv, telework- enthusiastic about reducing injuries and can help. It promotes community-based shops, publications, the website, and an deaths locally. When a community becomes injury prevention where individuals and annual conference. The Safe Communities a designated ‘Safe Community,’ it focuses agencies work together in partnership to Foundation also grants seed money to help on needs at the grassroots level, and also promote safety, manage risk and increase the community coalitions get established. Other joins a national movement with momentum, overall well‑being of its members. A key to benefits include recognition, on-going strength and support. In our country, there success is an active local coalition, associa- support, partnership opportunities, as well are currently 46 Safe Communities covering tion, committee or network with a diverse as a connection to the international Safe an estimated 21% of Canadians. Humboldt, range of members (such as health care, Communities network. As well, SCF is an Saskatchewan became Canada’s newest police, schools, day cares, local business) affiliate support centre to the World Health Safe Community in November. Brandon that work to address local concerns about Organization’s Collaborating Centre for Safe and the surrounding area is the first and, so injuries, collisions and crime. A national Communities. far, the only designated Safe Community team of regional representatives assists in Manitoba. local communities throughout the designa- According to the World Health tion process and provides on-going support. Organization (WHO), every dollar spent THE INJURY PROBLEM Wendy French is the Regional Coordinator on Safe Communities saves society $40. Injuries have been referred to as the “hidden for Manitoba. epidemic.” Most people do not realize that Community coalitions are well positioned injuries are the leading cause of death in to make real changes that are uniquely suited SAFE COMMUNITIES’ SUCCESSES: Manitobans aged 1 – 44 years of age. The to their area. The coalition can identify gaps • Last year, traffic enforcement increased report, Injuries in Manitoba: A 10-year and duplication of effort; resources expertise by 18%, and Motor Vehicle Collisions Review (Manitoba Health, 2004), shows and ideas are shared. Funding opportunities (MVC) were reduced by 7% in Brock- that from 1992 to 2000, 5702 Manitobans may be optimized, as ‘funders’ often want ville, Ontario - a Safe Community that died from injuries and between 1992-2001, to see evidence that agencies are working hasn’t had a fatal MVC in six years. a further 120,611 were hospitalized for inju- in partnerships. A dedicated coalition often • A bike helmet program in Perth, ON saw ries. The cost to our province is an estimated has a strong sense of mission, cohesiveness, an increase from 20% to 95% usage rate. $819 million each year, according to The motivation and permanence. • In Hamilton, more than 10,000 youth par- Economic Burden of Unintentional Injury ticipated in ‘Cyclemania’ and bikes and in Manitoba (Smartrisk, 2004). Benefits of joining blades programs – and more than $28,000 the Safe Communities Network in certificates have been redeemed for MOST INJURIES new bike helmets. ARE NOT ‘ACCIDENTS’ COMMUNITY BUILDING • Wolfville, NS had a 12.5% increase in Injuries are predictable and, therefore, pre- There are many benefits to becoming a the correct use of child car seats. ventable. Every year, injuries occur under designated Safe Community. Communities • In Kingston, the injury rate among young similar circumstances as those occurring in that went through the designation process people aged 15-24 dropped by 9% from previous years. Unless something changes, reported that the community has a higher 1998 to 2000 (Source: Kingston Regional people will continue to be injured in much profile and receives more attention from the Injury Surveillance Program). the same ways as in the past. The good media, that the Safe Communities brand • In 22 Brampton, ON schools, more than news is that because research tells us how, has given their efforts more credibility, 16,500 children learned hands-on about where, why and when people are getting and that the community at large has an fire safety and injury prevention through injured, we can work together to prevent increased awareness of safety issues and the 2003 Risk Watch program. future injuries. behaviours.

46 | Municipal Leader Visit the Safe Communities website at www.safecommunities.ca

The first pre- and post- Safe Community Designation Study was Communities are invited to join in making Canada the safest conducted by the Safe Community Coalition of Brockville & Dis- country in the world. For more information about the Foundation trict Attitudinal Survey in 1996 with follow up in 2002. A five-year and how to become a designated Safe Community, contact: comparison survey revealed that: Manitoba Regional Coordinator • 97% of Brockville residents feel ‘somewhat or very Wendy French safe’ living in Brockville. C/O IMPACT, the injury prevention centre of Children’s Hospital • 32% of residents claim they are more safety conscious Phone: 204-787-1907 than they were one year prior. E-mail: [email protected] • 40% of residents are aware of the Safe Community Coalition; General Inquiries: of those aware, 71% feel that the Coalition was doing a The Safe Communities Foundation very good/good job to improve the level of safety in the E-mail: [email protected] Brockville area Tel: 416-787-1907 Safe Communities Programming 2004-2005

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30

% Safe Communities 20 10 0 Seniors Children Youth Poisoning Choking/ Suicide Violence Crime Alcohol/ Traffic Rail Fire Sports/ Workplace Other Aspiration/ Prevention Prevention Prevention Drug Recreational Suffocation Abuse Prevention Program Areas

Municipal Leader | 47 Manitoba’s only Safe Community: Brandon & Area

By Wendy French, Regional Coordinator, Safe Communities Foundation

believe that the whole idea of a Safe together as a group; people who wanted to partners met to discuss data collection and Community is not to reinvent pro- see outcomes and wanted to be actively started sharing what they were doing, they grams, but to support what is already involved in making things happen.” A recognized that one standard form would going on in the community,” says Sharon leadership/steering committee was formed make it easier for everyone in having the Young, co-chair of Brandon & Area Safe and a business plan was developed. After ‘whole’ picture for playground injury in Community Coalition. Sharon has been one submitting the plan to the Safe Communities the community and for collecting baseline of the driving forces in getting local agen- Foundation, Brandon & Area received des- data. After learning to ‘speak a common cies, the City of Brandon, the RMs of Elton, ignation as Canada’s 38th Safe Community language,’ the partners began to send the Whitehead and Cornwallis, and local indus- in November 2003. data to a central repository where trends try to form a coalition and apply to become “Fortunately, the focus on preventing could be tracked over time. the first, and so far the only, designated Safe injury in the province continues to evolve The coalition continues to work on Community in Manitoba. both at a policy level and in the numbers of consolidating data and finding consistent The Brandon & Area Safe Community programs that are available,” says Sharon. ways of reporting so that the area has a Coalition (BASCC) evolved from the West- clear picture of how people are getting hurt. man Injury Prevention Education Network “Quality information is essential for plan- (WIPEN) that formed in 1998 to address ning programs and interventions that will injuries in a collaborative manner. After meet the specific needs of the region, and two members attended a Safe Communities for determining if the policy and programs national conference, they thought that the that we develop are making a difference,” model might be a good fit for Brandon. In states Sharon. “We also did an extensive 2002, the City of Brandon’s City Manager scan of the safety and injury prevention and Mayor endorsed the concept and hosted programs that already exist in the commu- an event with the support of the Manitoba nity and often it means connecting what is Safety Council. The Safe Communities con- there. We have no intentions of reinventing cept was brought to light by Safe Communi- the wheel.” ties founder, Paul Kells to top management Sharon Young All regional health authorities must and community leaders from industry, the include injury prevention as part of their per- public sector, business, local agencies and formance deliverables to Manitoba Health. the Regional Health Authority. “There was “For example, SAFE Work and Safe Schools BASCC has used the umbrella concept an amazing show of support from commu- now exist and safety promotion and injury of Safe Communities to form the basis of nity leaders,” says Sharon, “That was key prevention are being integrated across many their injury plan. The Coalition’s priorities for us moving forward.” sectors, and not just to those who were in include senior fall prevention, playground The next step involved a large commu- the business of safety. Many organizations injury prevention, young worker injury, nity meeting with community stakeholders now realize that we all are affected by injury and motor vehicle injury. The work of the and a special guest from the Rainy River and we can save personal and financial costs Suicide Prevention Implementation Network Valley Safety Coalition. “Co-chair Doug when we reduce injury. We are attempting to (SPIN) has also been incorporated into the Langtry provided us with practical, grass- do our part to shift the culture by educating overall community injury prevention plan. roots information about his region’s start and changing attitudes.” Solid research and data form the basis of all and progress in sustaining a Safe Commu- Brandon & Area identified a need for col- activities and decisions. nity. With several years of experience with lecting solid data on injuries and recognized Sharon Young says that part of the suc- the Safe Communities model, Doug was a the challenges in getting the ‘true injury cess of Brandon & Area is being sensitive credible advocate for involving the whole picture’ of the community before planning, to the needs of the committee members and community in an injury prevention strategy,” coordinating, and evaluation could begin. respectful of their time. “These are good says Sharon. “We needed to see a clear pic- Getting the partners together made a differ- people with a real passion for making a dif- ture of what Safe Communities looked like ence in tackling the lack of consistency that ference by reducing injuries,” she says, “The in action and to start thinking about what that often exists. For example, the Playground In- overall goal is to work together, to achieve might look like in our situation. Doug gave jury Prevention Committee saw that schools, some real results and to be sustainable over us a practical framework to do that.” daycares and the recreation department the long haul”. A subsequent presentation was made to reported playground injuries differently and If you have any questions about the expe- the Chamber of Commerce. “It is so im- to different sources, but an overall picture riences of Brandon & Area Safe Community portant to include all sectors at the ground of playground injury in the region was Coalition, contact Sharon Young at (204) level,” advises Sharon. “We brought people not available from any one source. When 571-8398 or [email protected]

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Municipal Leader | 49 Crystal meth – what’s Manitoba doing?

By AMM Staff Ice Methamphetamine Crystal Courtesy of US Drug Enforcement Administration

Crystal methamphetamine comes from a anada’s battle against crystal meth- In addition, the toxic waste produced group of methamphetamines that can be amphetamine is just beginning, but by the labs winds up in ditches, sewers inhaled, injected and snorted and are also the devastation caused by this highly and dumpsters, posing not only another known as ice, crystal, crank, tweek and fire. addictive and potentially lethal drug is wide- public safety issue, but an environmental Crystal methamphetamine is highly addic- spread across the Prairie Provinces. Most and financial issue as well. Cleaning up tive and can cause violent and aggressive provinces are trying to tackle the problem by meth labs requires a heavy investment of behaviour, panic attacks, brain damage and restricting the supply of crystal meth’s key resources. The Partnership for a Drug-Free even death. Crystal methamphetamine users ingredient – pseudoephedrine. Manitoba, America’s online article, ‘How Meth Affects may go on binges – during which time they Saskatchewan and Alberta have all decided Your Community,’ notes the environmental do not eat or sleep but continue taking the to restrict the sale of cold remedies and harm of meth labs. It states: “For each pound drug. Crystal methamphetamine is usually other drugs that contain pseudoephedrine. of meth produced, five to six pounds of not used in isolation and many users also Pharmacies across the Prairies must now hazardous waste are generated, posing im- turn to alcohol and other drugs. sell these drugs from behind the counter (in mediate and long-term environmental health Source: Province of Manitoba Manitoba, the restriction of 17 single-source risks. The chemicals used to make meth are pseudoephedrine products came into effect toxic, and the lab operators routinely dump on January 15, 2006). waste into streams, rivers, fields, backyards What is ephedra? Ontario and BC are both considering re- and sewage systems, which can in turn It is a natural stimulant found in the tail restrictions, while Yukon pharmacies are contaminate water resources for humans shrub-like plant ma huang, which voluntarily moving them behind the counter. and animals. Also, the poisonous vapors grows naturally in India and China. The tactic has been successful in curbing the produced during cooking permeate the halls The dried plant has been used medici- crystal meth supply in the northern US. and carpets of houses and buildings, often nally for centuries. The active ingre- making them uninhabitable. dient (one per cent) is ephedrine. Impact on community safety “Cleaning up these sites requires specialized training and costs an average of While meth use affects many areas of com- What is ephedrine? $2,000-$4,000 per site in funds that come munity life, a primary concern for munici- out of the already-strained budgets of state Ephidrine is an alkaloid from the palities is the impact on community safety. and local police. In addition, property own- leaves of the ma huang plant. Most In 2004, the City of Edmonton produced ers are often held liable for the cost of the common product is ephedrine hydro- A Community Stakeholder View of Crystal cleanup, so if a rental landlord finds that his chloride (salt). Used as bronchial Meth in Edmonton - Trends, Strategies, tenant has been operating a meth lab on or decongestant and stimulant. Also Challenges and Needs. It said: in his property, or if a landowner finds that found in many weight-loss products. "The violent, criminal acts associated a clandestine lab has property, he could face Mimics epinephrine, a hormone in the with crystal meth are expressions of aggres- devastating financial issues.” brain stem that is released in response sion and a means of getting money to buy to threatening or exciting conditions. the drug. They have a negative impact on community safety. Manitoba strategies What is pseudoephedrine? An additional safety concern is the meth Manitoba is investing more than $6 million This is a synthetic variant of ephed- labs themselves. Making meth produces over the next three years in new mental rine, but less potent. Used in many odourless toxic fumes which can explode, health and addictions services providing over-the-counter cold medications, posing a danger to those who are living in additional capacity and front-line supports to such as nasal decongestants Sudafed, or visiting that abode (socially or profes- help deal with mental health and addictions Actifed and Contact. Also acts as a sionally), and those within close proximity. in Manitoba, including the use of meth. central nervous system stimulant. Many of the chemicals are flammable and The Manitoba Meth Strategy is a col- Sometimes abused by athletes before highly reactive. Spending time in an environ- laborative, two-pronged approach involv- competition to stimulate heart rate ment where there has been phosphene gas, a ing provincial, national and international and brain activity. byproduct of meth production and a poison partners to restrict the supply and reduce Source: Winnipeg Free Press gas used as a nerve agent in the First World the demand for crystal meth. The Manitoba War, can make people ill." Meth Strategy includes:

50 | Municipal Leader • Joining with Saskatchewan in restricting is the agricultural fertilizer anhydrous the issue. Determine whether this is a the sale of 17 single-source pseudo- ammonia. priority in your community and let them ephedrine products, the preferred ingre- The Province is drafting a regulatory know you want to work together. dient in making meth, so they are only amendment to require theft of anhydrous 2. Educate your first responders – These available for sale behind the counter in ammonia to be reported. “This regulation people are your eyes and ears. They are pharmacies in limited quantities; is being amended to strongly encourage co- the ones responding to calls and making • Requiring theft of anhydrous ammonia operation between farmers, agri-retailers, sure they know what to look for will to be reported; law enforcement officials and other mem- increase your chances of finding clan- • Increasing investments in mental-health bers of the public to protect the well-being destine labs and other illegal activities. and addictions programs and providing of all Manitobans and stop this chemical 3. Educate yourself – Make sure you know enhanced training to front-line workers to from being used to produce a highly addic- what is happening in your community deal with crystal meth, other addictions tive, dangerous drug,” says Manitoba Agri- and make sure you know the signs to and mental-health issues; culture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister look out for. Visit the links below to learn • Establishing the Manitoba Meth Task Rosann Wowchuk. “Restricting the supply more about crystal meth and how it can Force comprising government, law of key ingredients to inhibit the production affect your community. enforcement and addictions agencies; of crystal meth is just one step we can all • Developing a public education campaign take to reduce its availability.” to increase awareness of the dangers of In conjunction with the amendment, Resources: meth use; the province has prepared a brochure titled • Providing first-responder training about Safeguard Your Supply of Anhydrous Am- Manitoba Meth Strategy: http://www.gov. crystal meth and meth labs; monia that describes how to keep supplies mb.ca/healthyliving/meth • Providing and developing prevention of anhydrous ammonia safe, how to rec- RCMP website: http://www.rcmp.ca/drugenf/ and education programs provided by the ognize theft and how to report any theft. It drugs_e.htm Addictions Foundation of Manitoba at also points out the dangers of crystal meth. The City of Winnipeg has a web page describ- 60 high schools; The brochure is being circulated throughout ing how to recognize clandestine drug labs at • Formalizing and enhancing a unified rural communities and is available at all GO http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/drug_aware- takedown protocol for meth labs; and Centres and GO Offices in Manitoba. ness/clandestinedruglabs.stm • Continuing partnerships across the Health Canada has an informative fact sheet on West to develop a phased-in approach What can municipalities do? methamphetamine at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ restricting the sale of pseudoephedrine ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/2005/2005_58bk_e.html products. As elected officials, it is imperative that you know what is happening in your com- A Community Stakeholder View of Crystal munity and the best way to do that is to be Meth in Edmonton: http://www.edmonton. Key ingredients: proactive. The RCMP have suggested the ca/CityGov/CommServices/SaferCitiesRepor- restricting the supply following actions for municipal officials: tOnCrystalMethFebruary04.pdf Despite federal rules restricting its sale, 1. Work with your local police – Keep the Partnership for a Drug-Free America – How the prime ingredient used to make crystal lines of communication open and take Meth Affects Your Community: http://www. methamphetamine may still be easily avail- the time to discuss this issue with local drugfree.org/Portal/DrugIssue/MethResources/ able in Manitoba. On December 11, the police. They are your best resource on meth_affects_community.html Winnipeg Free Press reported that black market ephedrine hydrochloride, a stimulant marketed as a nasal decongestant, can be purchased with cash under the counter at health supplement stores or through the Internet. This came as no surprise to Cpl. Marc Samson, RCMP Synthetic Drugs Opera- tions Coordinator. “Everything you need to make meth is available,” said Samson, who recently presented ‘Methamphetamine Awareness and Production Methods’ to delegates at the AMM’s Annual Convention. “There’s no doubt there are operational labs out there. People are producing it for their own consumption and for resale.” (To read an overview of Cpl. Samson’s presentation, see our Convention Recap on page 61). On its own, ephedrine is more commonly known as a weight loss aid. Combined with common chemicals, however, illegal drug makers can turn ephedrine into one of the most addictive street drugs in North America. One of those common chemicals 1-800-GOODYEAR • www.goodyear.com

Municipal Leader | 51 A look at Apples and Oranges? Urban Size and the Municipal- Provincial Relationship

By Tyler MacAfee, AMM Director of Policy & Communications

n case you missed it, municipalities are big conservation, development impacts on the ship of big cities and provinces, but so too news these days. Recent announcements environment, municipal property taxes, and is there a need for change to the relationship like the Federal New Deal for Communities, infrastructure deficits have been developed. between smaller municipalities and provincial or ‘Gas Tax Deal,’ not to mention the GST As well, a great deal of attention has been governments. rebate for municipalities, have put municipal paid to the relationship between the ‘Western The report indicates that a ‘one-size fits governance front and centre in Canada. Big Cities’ and their respective provincial all’ Canada-wide model will not work, but at One group that has really focused a great governments. the same time a completely different approach deal of its research on municipalities is the Now the Canada West Foundation has for both big and small municipalities will Canada West Foundation, whose mission is taken the discussion a step further with the not work either. The Foundation proposes to be “A leading source of strategic insight, recent release of Apples and Oranges? Urban “a more nuanced approach that reverses the conducting and communicating non-parti- Size and the Municipal-Provincial Relation- polarity of current provincial legislation” san economic and public policy research of ship. This report builds on the Foundation’s which often draws a hard line between big importance to the four western provinces, the work on Provincial-Big Cities relationships cities and the rest. Instead of treating every- territories, and all Canadians.” and tries to extrapolate the conclusions of its one as a small municipality and giving big One of the group’s major undertakings has big cities research to smaller municipalities. cities exemptions, Canada West suggests been the Western Cities Project that strives to The report finds that while there are indeed provincial legislation treat all municipalities understand “the constellation of issues that obvious differences between big cities and as big cities and allow for exceptions for must be addressed for our cities to reach their smaller municipalities, they are outweighed small municipalities, so that everyone gains. potential and compete with the great cities of by the similarities. The report concludes that By extending the need for new relationships world.” As part of this focus, reports on water not only are changes needed to the relation- between levels of government to all municipalities, it creates a “best-of-both-worlds solution: an opt-in framework that is flexible enough to enable those municipalities that desire greater autonomy or new fiscal tools in certain areas to adopt them, but one that does not require those municipalities that do not possess the capacity to take on the roles sought by the big cities to abandon the security of their current arrangement” This report and the work of groups like the Canada West Foundation are important to improving the quality of government, and in the end the quality of life, in Canadian communities. Apples and Oranges lays the framework for further research in this area and is a must read for anyone interested in the future of municipal government.

AMM members in the know Canada West Foundation Senior Policy Analyst Casey Vander Ploeg made a presentation on municipal property taxes at the 2005 AMM Municipal Officials Seminar. At this year’s AMM Convention, CWF President and CEO Roger Gibbins presented the findings of the Apples and Oranges report. Check out the Canada West Foundation website at www.cwf.ca

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Liability for municipal facilities

By Ken Fingler, Risk Manager, HED Insurance

iability issues, related to the operation of municipal facili- D) Check parking areas for potholes, water pooling and adequate ties such as arenas, curling rinks and community halls, have lighting. become important concerns for municipalities and operating E) Document your actions on log sheets, even if it is only an committees. inspection with no action needed. Society continues to be more litigious with fewer people taking responsibility for their own actions and more looking for someone (Maintenance logs are the evidence you need to prove that you have else to pay for any injury or accident that may befall them. This could met the Standard of Care needed to avoid liability for accidents.) mean anything from a slip and fall on an icy stair to an accident following an event where liquor was served. 2. Prevent injuries/deaths in the event of a fire We need only look at the newspaper or television to see endless A) Check exit signs and emergency lights at least monthly and accounts of huge settlements from injury claims and advertising for before a big event to ensure proper operation. injury lawyers. B) Have fire alarms, fire extinguishers and fire suppression sys- A range of problems can occur as a result of alcohol misuse that tems checked at least annually by a qualified contractor. affects not only the person or persons misusing, but also other people C) Check emergency exit doors regularly and before events. who use the facility, as well as the facility owners and operators. Ensure that they are not locked, they open easily (are not blocked by snow or ice), and there are clear and safe ramps Such problems include: and sidewalks on the exit route. • Alcohol related accidents/injuries D) Ensure that your staff has training in handling an emergency. • Slip and fall type injuries Your local fire department may be able to assist you. • Vandalism and destruction of property • Loss of enjoyment by others at the event 3. Reduce liability related to the operation of your • Liability action/lawsuits hall or banquet room by outside users What can you do to reduce your (events where liquor is served) A) Ensure that bartenders/servers have the “It’s Good exposure to lawsuits? Business” server intervention course for all Start with the basics by looking at your property and operations events where liquor is served. Do not for potential hazards that could lead to a liability claim. Although a allow renters to serve their municipality may not be able to eliminate risk entirely, the develop- own liquor. ment of alcohol and rental policies with inspection and maintenance procedures is a reflection that the municipality is taking effective steps to manage and reduce the chances of liability claims.

1. Prevent slip and fall accidents Keep your premises in good condition with regular inspections and maintenance with prompt repairs when- ever a problem is encountered. A) Ensure that carpets, stair runners, handrails etc. are in good condition (not loose, torn or broken). B) Clean snow, ice and water build up around entrances, exits, sidewalks and ramps. C) Sand and/or salt icy areas around entrances and handicapped parking areas.

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B) Supervise all entrances and exits to the event at all times. C) Have a minimum of two security guards at liquor events to ensure the safety of event goers. (This requirement may be optional for weddings, anniversaries and family reunions.) D) Have a municipal official (or designate) on hand to supervise as well as to help the permit holder follow the policies for the use of the facility. E) Ensure that any outside party that is renting the hall has a minimum of $2,000,000 liability insurance to cover the event.

(If a hall renter does not have insurance the hall owner/operator could be held responsible for an accident that results from the event.)

4. Offer liability insurance coverage to hall renters without coverage Previously, it was not always easy for hall renters to obtain liability insurance for events with liquor sales. Often, this has placed municipal officials in the awkward position of having to refuse to rent the hall or to allow a local resident to run an event without insurance. HED Insurance has now been able to arrange a master insurance policy to provide liability insurance for hall renters. Munici- palities and hall operators can now access this policy directly from HED to offer it to their hall renters. Hall operators can include this liability insurance coverage as part of the hall rental unless the renter can provide proof that they have other coverage.

For information on this coverage contact your local Manitoba Mu- nicipal office or Linda Baker at HED Insurance, 1-800-665-8990 ext. 7220.

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Municipal Leader | 55 L e g a l C o r n e r The Municipal Assessment Act - Penalty Provisions

By Mark Newman, Fillmore Riley LLP

ection 16(1) of The Municipal Assess- to the use or operation of a property, any context of the four different cases which the ment Act (the Act) gives broad discre- reduction in assessment is to be deferred court was hearing. tion to assessors to request informa- until the later of the year following the year The conclusions expressed by the court tion from property owners, occupiers or in which the order is made, or the year to may be summarized as follows: users, relating to the value of a property. which the application relates. a) Service of a request for information on More specifically, the section allows asses- Boards of Revision of municipal govern- a property manager is not good service sors to request information relating to the ment hear assessment appeals on an ongoing upon an owner for purposes of Section sale of the property, the cost of any con- basis and are frequently faced with requests 16 in a circumstance where the owner has struction on the property, and any income from assessors to impose the penalty provi- not held up the property manager as being or expense related to the use or operation sions of the Act. the party to whom the request should be of the property. The Court of Appeal of Manitoba has re- directed, and as well in the absence of Section 16(2) of the Act states that the cently heard four cases relating to the penalty any evidence that the request was in fact information is to be provided within 21 provisions, and their application. received by the property owner; days, and Section 54(3.2) of the Act speci- In Winnipeg City Assessor et al v. Lichar- b) Actual receipt of the request for informa- fies that where the information not provided son et al, (2005) MBCA 95, the court ruled tion under Section 16 will negate any relates to the income or expenses related on a variety of issues that had arisen in the service issue;

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56 | Municipal Leader L e g a l C o r n e r c) An assessor is free to raise for the first IN THE SPRING 2006 ISSUE OF Municipal Leader time at the Municipal Board level, the second level of appeal, an issue of a failure to comply with a request for information, even if this issue was not previously raised at the Board of Revision level; Special report on d) The deferral of reduction applies only ECONOMIC in respect of the deferral granted at each level of appeal, with the result that any DEVELOPMENT reduction granted by the Board of Revi- sion will not apply for multiple years, but in MANITOBA will apply for a single year only; e) The provision of information prior to the Board of Revision hearing does not cure the default; f) The requirement of Section 54(3.2) which uses the expression “shall” is mandatory, and there is no discretion in the Board once the statutory preconditions are met; Your Fuel g) The fact that the information requested by the Assessor is not used because a different Supply Program methodology is used, for example, income and expense information is requested, but a cost approach is used, will not excuse the The MTCML manager of your Fuel Supply Program is: default and the deferral will still apply. Prairie Fuel Advisors Inc. - Call Peter at 780-420-9801 The court noted that there is bound to be a bureaucratic unevenness in the administration of the system whereby requests for Is the High Cost of Fuel Getting you Down? information are made, some are followed up, some are not, and ultimately so long as there is no abuse of authority, then the failure of the Assessor to act consistently will not excuse the default. There are likely to be more cases to be heard by the Court of Appeal relating to these provisions as different factual circumstances continue to present themselves.

Municipal Boards of Revision hear assessment appeals on an ongoing basis The AMM Fuel Supply Program Will Help! We Provide Advance Notice of The Monthly Fuel Price Changes. and are frequently This Information Helps Members Manage Fuel Inventories and Lower Costs. All price changes tied strictly to changes in wholesale fuel prices.

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penalty provisions All fuel and lubricants are obtained from your local dealers. of The Municipal The Fuel Supply Program supports local businesses. The AMM office would be pleased to provide you with information on how to Assessment Act. join the AMM Fuel Supply Program. Call Linda Hargest at (204) 857-8666. “Remember, the greater the volumes, the greater the savings.”

Municipal Leader | 57 2005 Convention Recap Together, Everyone Achieves More

By Lynne Bereza, AMM Communications Coordinator

grand total of 979 delegates attended the AMM’s 7th Annual Virden; and Gloria Kovach, 1st Vice President of the Federation of Convention, held at the Brandon Keystone Centre from Canadian Municipalities. November 21 to 24, 2005. Here is a recap of the events of Several plenary sessions were offered this year as well. First and the three-and-a-half day event. foremost was the special 'New Deal' plenary session that replaced the round table sessions originally scheduled for Monday afternoon. The plenary gave delegates a much-needed opportunity to voice Presentations and Speakers their opinions on the agreement signed just the previous Friday by Again this year, the AMM offered three the Governments of Canada and Manitoba. The session also gave diverse but equally engaging keynote speak- the AMM executive an opportunity to present a detailed account of ers. Kicking off day one was Kevin Burns, the negotiation process beginning as far back as 2003. An estimated who is known as “The World’s Only Instiga- breakdown of new deal funds was also presented for various popula- tional™ Keynote Speaker”. Kevin shared his tion categories. simple principles for leadership, happiness Other plenary sessions offered to AMM delegates included Pan- and success in his keynote presentation Life demic Influenza Preparedness for Municipal Governments, presented is Short, But Really, Really Wide! Tuesday’s by Gerry Delorme of Manitoba Health, and a Water & Wastewater keynote speaker, Peter de Jager, arrived Operator Certification Program Update, presented bySerge Scrafield Peter de Jager in Brandon from a three-week schedule of of Manitoba Conservation. speaking engagements in New Zealand, This year’s Ministerial Forum saw six ministers take part. The Australia and the Philippines. Peter did not Hon. Scott Smith chaired the forum and was joined by Ron Lemieux disappoint delegates with his interactive (Transportation and Government Services), Steve Ashton (Water and enjoyable presentation on the topic of Stewardship), Tim Sale (Health), Rosann Wowchuk (Agriculture, Change. Finally, who will ever forget Warren Food and Rural Initiatives), and Stan Struthers (Conservation). A Macdonald? Our Wednesday Keynote’s wide variety of questions were posed to the ministers, including ques- description of the two days he spent pinned tions about: drainage and flooding concerns, the need for a permanent under a rock kept the audience rapt, but it is disaster program, disaster financial assistance levels, subsidization of the determined spirit he demonstrated after his natural gas, the Floodway Expansion Project, the need for expanded rescue that is truly amazing. After undergo- cellular service, water quality and safety, delays in the sale of Crown Warren Macdonald ing the amputation of both legs at mid thigh, lands, highways concerns, issues around contaminated sites, funding his doctor told him he’d never walk again. of conservation districts, water quality management zones (WQMZ), In Warren’s words, “I knew from the start policing, infrastructure funding, and The Planning Act. that I had a choice in what the future held. I could choose to be totally defeated by what Elections had happened to me, or I could rise to the AMM President Ron Bell was acclaimed this year and will serve challenge and take back control of my life.” a second term as AMM President. In his acceptance speech, Presi- Warren’s story was an inspiration to everyone dent Bell noted that it has been a difficult year, but he truly believes in attendance. that what the organization has accomplished during that time has Delegates had the opportunity to attend made the AMM a stronger association. Also acclaimed was Lorne eight different workshops this year. We’ve Boguski, who will serve a second term as urban vice-president. An summarized them (see page 60) and also election took place for the position of rural vice-president. A total of Glen Foster posted complete workshop presentations on 679 ballots were cast, with incumbent Garry Wasylowski receiv- the AMM website at www.amm.mb.ca. ing 472 votes and AMM central urban director Doug Dobrowolski Immediately prior to the AMM annual banquet on Wednesday receiving 204 votes. evening, the Hon. Gary Doer took to the stage to present his annual address to the delegates before being whisked away to attend a First Ministers Conference. We are fortunate that Premier Doer was able to attend and we always appreciate his candid and energetic delivery. Humour was also in evidence during the annual banquet as delegates were treated to a truly funny comedian – That Canadian Guy, otherwise known as Glen Foster. Glen kept the audience in stitches for over an hour and provided a refreshing end to a wonderful meal. Speakers at this year’s convention included the Minister of Inter- governmental Affairs & Trade, the Hon. Scott Smith; Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party, Dr. Jon Gerrard; Representative from the Manitoba Official Opposition, Larry McGuire, MLA for Arthur- President Ron Bell VP Garry Wasylowski VP Lorne Boguski

58 | Municipal Leader Resolutions Three very full resolutions sessions were scheduled this year, with 70 resolutions submitted. One AMM standing policy resolution was debated and defeated, with an additional six remaining standing policy since the delegate body chose not to bring them to the floor for debate. Vice President’s Garry Wasylowski and Lorne Boguski chaired the resolutions sessions. Mel Nott, Executive Director of the Mani- toba Municipal Administrators’ Association, acted as Parliamentar- ian. Members of the 2005 Resolutions Committee were: Interlake District Mayor Don Pepe, Town of Winnipeg Beach Western District Mayor William Shackel, Village of Glenboro Eastern District Reeve Art Bergmann, RM of Ste. Anne Mid-Western District Councillor Ron Kostesky, RM of Rossburn Bud Birch, with wife Judie, receives Honourary Life Member Award Parklands District Reeve Clifford Kutzan, award from President Bell recipient Rick Borotsik RM of Grandview Central District Councillor Orville Wagner, City of Portage la Prairie Awards The Honourary Life Member Award is given out each year in Northern District Mayor Garry Zamzow, recognition of outstanding and exemplary service to the Associa- Town of Snow Lake tion, its member associations and to the community. This year, the AMM awarded two Honourary Life Members at the AMM Annual A number of resolutions carried were on the issues of disaster Banquet. The first Honourary Life Member Award went to Arnold financial assistance, drainage, and the need for a provincial flood- (Bud) Birch, who served on the Board of Directors of the UMM proofing program, as a result of last year’s extremely wet conditions. from 1988 until 1992, and again from 1995 until 1998. Plenty of debate also took place on three resolutions regarding The second Honourary Life Member award was presented to education tax on property. Other resolutions garnering much discus- Rick Borotsik. Rick was a long-time member of MAUM and was sion dealt with environmental issues, such as plastic grocery bags a major proponent of the MAUM/UMM amalgamation into the (defeated), funding for tire recycling (carried) and a bottle return present day AMM. system (also carried). Another resolution that evoked a great deal A special award was also presented at this year’s annual banquet. of debate and emotion was #50 – Improving the Youth Criminal Marie Elliott, retiring Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Justice Act (carried). and Trade, was presented with an award in recognition of her dedica- tion to Manitoba municipalities. Marie is well known and respected Resolutions Summary – 2005 amongst AMM members and she will be greatly missed. Number of Resolutions 67 Display Area Number of Late Resolutions 4 The AMM would like to thank all the delegates who took the time to Total Number of Resolutions 71 visit our Display Area. A total of 86 booths were on display show- Number carried 63 casing the many products and services available to municipalities. The AMM would also like to thank the following businesses for Number defeated 5 sponsoring the AMM’s Icebreaker Event: Number withdrawn 3 • Aikins MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP • Airmaster Sales • Armtec Thank you • Brandt Tractor to all delegates who attended • Cochrane Engineering • Fort Distributors Ltd. the 7th Annual AMM Convention. • Manitoba Heavy Construction Association • Manitoba Pork Council A very special Thank you to all • MTCML of the speakers who took the time to • Royal Bank of Canada • Westman Steel Industries present to our members, and to those businesses and organizations that Overall, this year’s AMM convention was a great success. Top- notch speakers, opportunities for learning and networking, exciting sponsored our event. and challenging resolutions sessions, and a special plenary session We could not do it without your support! devoted to the timeliest of issues – the New Deal – provided delegates with a thought-provoking and focused event.

Municipal Leader | 59 Congratulations to Summary of Workshops our prize winners: presented at the 7th Annual Icebreaker Prize AMM Convention Digital camera Winner: Wayne Serruys, RM of Arthur Complete presentations are available on the AMM website at www.amm.mb.ca.

Premier Door Prize – Toshiba TV, stand, and DVD/VCR Combo Manitoba Energy Policy Infrastructure Guidelines Sponsored by Canad Inns Brandon & Biodiesel for Small and Medium Winner: Jim Dowsett, Town of Killarney/ Presenter: Shaun Loney, Director of Energy Municipalities RM of Turtle Mountain Policy, Province of Manitoba Presenter: Bland Brown, P.Eng., InfraGuide Regional Contact – MB & SK Grand Prize - Biodiesel has a very promising future in $2,000 trip voucher Manitoba. The renewable biofuel can be Small cities, towns and rural municipalities sponsored by HED and AMM used in any diesel engine to replace diesel often lack the financial and human resources Winner: fuel (which is imported, non-renewable, to fully research and evaluate available Eugene Emery, RM of Reynolds and hard on the environment). Biodiesel technology and best practices to guide their can be made from vegetable oils or animal infrastructure decisions. In 2001, the Federa- fats. Off-grade feedstocks can also be used tion of Canadian Municipalities teamed up providing a new and important market for with Infrastructure Canada and the National Manitoba Farmers. Research Council to create InfraGuide, a The Manitoba Government has released project to compile and publish best practice a 10-point action plan to encourage the guides for municipal decision-making. To production and consumption of biodiesel in date InfraGuide has produced over 50 guides Manitoba which includes tax reductions for based on contemporary Canadian knowledge biodiesel, a $1.5 million funding program and experience in municipal infrastructure. (in cooperation with Natural Resources Can- ada), and a biodiesel preference policy for the government fleet. For more information, see the Manitoba Government’s Agri-Energy The economic impact Eugene Emery, Grand Prize winner Website at www.manitobaenergy.ca. on Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities of the investment of the various Managing Risk and levels of government Enhancing Public Safety Presenter: Louis Tétrault, Director – Community- Presenter: Doug Popowich, Fire Commissioner based Economic Development – CDEM

Commissioner Popowich provided informa- Louis Tétrault shared the results of a study tion to delegates on proposed legislative • Effective Municipal GIS Solutions aiming to demonstrate the leveraging effect changes to the Fires Prevention and Emer- of investments in the bilingual municipali- • MapInfo Software, Support & Training gency Response Act, which will require ties of Manitoba during the last five years Municipalities to adopt the Manitoba Fire • Parcel Mapping, Civic Addressing (1999-2004). Code in their jurisdictions and to have fire in- Thanks to the financial support of the • Drainage/Livestock Mapping, GPS Support spections of certain high hazard occupancies francophone economic development network within their municipalities done on an annual RDÉE Canada, the study allowed CDME to: • Drain Manager - Improved ! basis. The seminar also dealt with the issue • update the statistics pertaining to the NEW • Civic Addressing V2 of the Province proposing to implement a impact of the Vision plans in the com- farm building code to guide construction of munities; large farm building structures. What types • evaluate the number of jobs created in Call DataLink Today! of buildings will be required to follow this the bilingual municipalities of Manitoba; code was described and input from the par- • evaluate the investments in terms of cash (204)444-5000 ticipants was encouraged. donations within the bilingual munici- www.datalink.ca palities, in relation to community-based economic development projects.

60 | Municipal Leader Methamphetamine Awareness and experiencing how to define and imple- Manitoba’s landscape has been separated ment a community involvement project with into four zones using factors such as climate, and Production Methods the guidance and support of their school and moisture limitations, land slope, topography, Presenter: Corporal Marc Samson, the help of Mayor and Council. soil texture, permeability, salinity, stoni- RCMP Synthetic Drugs Operations Coordinator The knowledge and experience par- ness, erosion potential, soil characteristics, ticipating youth develop will allow them to land slope, and crop yield potential. Buffer Corporal Samson described metham- become engaged in their school, community, setback distances from water have also been phetamine as a synthetic nervous system municipal government and Canadian society identified. stimulant that can produce a high, lasting at large, both during high school and as anywhere from 2 to 16 hours. He explained adults. It is hoped that other Municipalities that methamphetamine is highly addictive in Manitoba will be able to enjoy many of The Survey Monument the same benefits that Altona has realized and can produce severe withdrawal symp- Restoration Program toms. Some of the signs of meth usage in- from these programs. clude, euphoria, hyperactivity, irritability/ Presenter: Gary Fraser, Examiner of Surveys nervousness, lack of sleep, restlessness, increased energy, and decreased appetite. Water Quality Management The purpose of this program is to assist Some of the short-term effects include false Zones for Nutrients - municipalities with the cost of maintaining sense of well being, increased heart rate, survey outline monuments. Survey monu- acne/sores, paranoia, aggressive/violent a Proposed Regulation ments are important as all land holdings behavior, and bad teeth. Long term effects under the Manitoba Water and titles are based on the location of the include malnutrition, liver/brain damage, Protection Act survey monument that is on the ground. fatal lung/kidney disorder, respiratory dis- Gary reviewed the definition of an outline order, addiction, stroke, coma, and death. Presenter: Dwight Williamson, Director, Water monument, the responsibilities of the munic- Methamphetamine is man made and all Science and Management Branch Manitoba ipality, the Property Registry and the Land the ingredients can be purchased from lo- Water Stewardship Surveyor, and potential liabilities. Survey cal hardware stores and pharmacies. (For monument protection was also explained. further information on this topic, please The Manitoba Water Protection Act was read the article in this issue –‘Crystal Meth passed by the Manitoba Legislature on – What’s Manitoba Doing?’ on page 50). June 16, 2005. The first regulation to be developed under The Water Protection Act will define land-based Water Quality Management Zones for Nutrients to protect SEVEC Community water systems, including those used for Involvement Program (SCIP) drinking purposes, from excessive run-off of Thank you nitrogen and phosphorus. Excessive levels to all members who Presenters: Mel Klassen, Mayor of Altona; Reg of nutrients fuel the production of algae Klassen, Principal of W.C. Miller Collegiate; attended and and Cathleen Cogan Bird, SEVEC Director of and aquatic plants which cause changes to aquatic life habitat, reduce levels of oxygen, Programming & Communication participated in clog fisher’s commercial nets, interfere with This exciting partnership has enabled the drinking water treatment facilities, cause these workshops! running of two pilot projects in Altona. The taste and odour problems in drinking water, pilot projects told the story of Altona youth and some forms of algae produce highly who are volunteering in their communities potent toxins.

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Municipal Leader | 61 C a n d i d C a m e r a 2005 Convention

RM of Portage la Prairie councillors Terry Martin and Bill Alford

AMM Past-President Stu Briese

MLA for Carman, Denis Rocan (right), chats with AMM delegates

Tom Campbell, RM of Albert and Keynote Speaker Warren MacDonald receives a standing ovation Grant Buchanan, Town of The Pas

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Delegates filled the eight workshop sessions ...and visited Exhibitor Displays

Delegates wait their turn to address the ministers Ministers Sale, Wowchuk and Struthers

Ministers Lemieux, Ashton and Smith There was much to learn

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Voting at one of the three resolutions sessions

Keynote Speaker Warren Macdonald

Vice-President Garry Wasylowski presides over one of the resolutions sessions

Larry McGuire, MLA for Arthur-Virden Dr. Jon Gerrard, Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party

64 | Municipal Leader m tc m l HED – Innovative your insurance Municipal resource Products and Municipal representatives eager to learn more about insurance programs should call HED Insurance and Risk Services. As the AMM’s long-term broker and administrator of its Munici- safe roads pal Insurance Programs, it is a comprehensive resource for those seeking information. As Manitoba’s largest independent In Manitoba, we take a certain delight in our distinct seasons. insurance broker and consultant, the company is a specialist Yet, plowing down a road or highway in winter can shatter in providing cost-effective insurance programs for munici- the sunniest disposition. Icy roads are dangerous and wor- palities, school boards, retail groups, trade associations, and risome for drivers. Innovative Municipal Products Inc. buying groups. has the solution to meet the needs of municipalities that are This knowledge has served the AMM well. Over the years, threatened by winter’s worst. municipalities have paid competitive premiums, received In operation since 1986 and based in Ajax, Ontario, the rebates, and earned interest from insurance coverage due to company provides environmentally sound road surface solu- expertise of a dedicated team from HED. tions year-round. One of its icy-roadway solutions is Caliber, This year HED is charging forward with more programs a Magnesium Chloride de-icer. It is added to a spreader truck that benefit the AMM. The latest is a new liability insurance and is sprayed onto salt or sand. With Caliber, road salt can be program. HED has made arrangements for $2,000,000 liability used at lower temperatures and for a longer period of time. insurance to be available to outside groups. (See page 54 for For more information about Innovative Municipal Prod- more on this exciting new program.) ucts, Inc. please contact Jim Keith, marketing manager at For more information about HED Insurance and Risk 1-800-387-5777 extension 206. Services please contact Ken Fingler or Bert Walker at 204-943-0331.

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Acklands-Grainger has a long history with Manitoba. The company that provides office in shape customers with industrial, fleet, and safety supplies across Canada was founded in Looking for a sticky note? Searching for just 1889 in Winnipeg. Originally a blacksmith and wagon parts manufacturer, it is now the right piece of office furniture? Need of- the largest distributor of maintenance/repair/operations parts in Canada. fice supplies? Turn on the computer and key The company’s success stems from its focused approach to customer service. in www.grandandtoy.com. Grand & Toy, Municipalities across the nation have benefited from this attention. With exceptional the office supply store, offers e-commerce inventories, friendly staff, and 167 branches across Canada to call for products and technology to make ordering easy and cost services, the probability of finding what is needed is excellent. effective, and it has an extensive product line The Acklands-Grainger catalog is stocked with more than 40,000 items, but that to complement its e-commerce solutions. It is not all that is available, says Doug Harrison, President of Acklands-Grainger. “We stocks over 7,000 recognized brand name stock 110,000 items and have them available online.” products, as well as more than 600 Grand With its customer friendly attitude, a plethora of locations, and an easily navigated & Toy branded essentials in its 58,000 sq. online site, Acklands-Grainger is a reliable resource for all of your maintenance, repair, ft. Winnipeg warehouse. The firm’s supplies and operating supplies needs. For more information, contact your local Acklands- are produced by name brand manufacturers Grainger location or visit www.acklands.ca for e-commerce procurement. and offer considerable savings. In addition to computer supplies and office products, Grand & Toy is your first source for office furniture, carrying name brands such as Global, Teknion, Lacasse and 'Gold Star' service at Hon office furniture. With a complete design team located in Winnipeg, no job is too big Guertin Equipment or too small. For assistance, contact your Grand & Toy account manager. Order online The name of Guertin Equipment Ltd., a John Deere dealership, rides on its promise at www.grandandtoy.com or call them to set of exceptional customer service, quality, and value. The dealership has been awarded up your account at 204-487-5571. the Gold Star designation from John Deere. This honour is only available to those dealerships that continuously maintain the highest customer service. “It is a level of service to the customer that is second to none,” says Parker Sutherland, Sales Manager. “The customer always comes first.” Municipal Guertin’s Manitoba location is on Melnick Road (off the south perimeter) and there is another location in Saskatoon. Guertin Equipment offers a variety of John Deere products. It has divisions catering to golf and turf, commercial and construction fleets need equipment, and commercial mowing products. For more information, contact Parker Sutherland at (204) 255-0260 or visit the website at www.guertinequipment.com. Denray Tire

An official tire supplier to the MTCML, Denray Tire offers quality tire options for municipal fleets. According to Ray Morin, Denray’s Fleet Development Manager, “We Fort Distributors now offer municipalities retreads for their truck and grader tire needs. Retreads cost client wins award one-third to one-half the price of premium new tires and offer as much reliability, dura- The RM of St. Andrews has won the best road award from the AMM three out of four bility and performance as a new tire.” years and that is something that Hans Jehle takes pride in. Hans and his family own Denray uses the renowned Bandag re- Fort Distributors Ltd., a company dedicated to providing dust control products and treading process. Retreads offer the same services, liquid de-icing and sand pile treatments, and road stabilization to municipali- performance as new tires and, thus, come ties across Manitoba. The RM of St. Andrews is one of their customers. with the same guarantee. Since 1984, Fort Distributors has been a resource for those looking for seasonal Denray also supplies Michelin and Yoko- road solutions. Its products include Magnesium and Calcium Chloride for dust control, hama, amongst other tire brands, in every ap- as well as a new product called Ultra Melt (it accelerates melting to extreme low plication from grass mowers to graders and temperatures). The company also offers En-One, a road base stabilizer that produces loaders. Another Denray feature: a company a pavement-like road at a fraction of the cost. tire representative is in your area every two For more information about Fort Distributors Ltd. products or services, contact weeks to answer any questions. Hans or Grant Jehle at (204) 785-2180. Call Ray with your tire questions. He can be reached in Winnipeg at 204-632-5191.

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ACKLANDS GRAINGER INC. FORT DISTRIBUTORS LTD. NORQUAY PRINTERS LTD. – INDUSTRIAL, SAFETY AND COM- – DUST CONTROL, EN1 STABILIZER – ENVELOPES, LETTERHEADS, MERCIAL SUPPLIES & ROAD DE-ICING PRODUCTS PRINTING ORKIN PCO SERVICES AIRMASTER SALES – SIGNS GRAND & TOY – ALL CATALOGUE ITEMS – GOPHER AND RAT POISON ARMTEC – CULVERTS PRAIRIE FUEL ADVISORS INC. GUARDIAN TRAFFIC – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BRIDGESTONE – TIRES SERVICES MANITOBA LTD. – TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT SHIPPAM & ASSOCIATES CD AWARDS – PROMOTIONAL ITEMS HAYHURST ELIAS DUDEK – PROMOTIONAL ITEMS – INSURANCE PROGRAM SOURIS ROCK SHOP – NAME BADGES, DESK PLATES DARWEN ROAD TECHNOLOGIES KAL TIRE TIRECRAFT – TIRES LTD. – DUST CONTROL – RECAPPED & RETREADED TIRES WESTCON EQUIPMENT DENRAY TIRE MANITOBA TELECOM SERVICES & RENTALS – GRADER BLADES – RECAPPED/RETREADED TIRES – TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERV- WESTMAN STEEL INDUSTRIES ICES/AFFINITY PROGRAM – CULVERTS AND ACCESSORIES DUST FREE ROAD MAINTENANCE – DUST CONTROL MICHELIN – TIRES

CORPORATE MEMBERS

BORLAND CONSTRUCTION INC. COCHRANE ENGINEERING GUERTIN EQUIPMENT LTD. HAYHURST ELIAS DUDEK INC. INNOVATIVE MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC. J.R. COUSINS CONSULTANTS LTD. MANITOBA ABORIGINAL & NORTHERN AFFAIRS MANITOBA HEAVY CONSTRUCTION ASSOC. MANITOBA HYDRO MANITOBA MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION MANITOBA PORK COUNCIL MAZER GROUP CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ROBERT WATSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW STRONG-COLEY AND ASSOCIATES WESTCON EQUIPMENT & RENTALS

It is your support that enables us to provide these services! Invoicing and Orders – Patti De Baets 856-2367 Company Opportunities – Linda Hargest 856-2361

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GROUP - MANITOBA/SASKATCHEWAN

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Fenderco Enterprises Ltd

THE FENDER PEOPLE

Frank Weinkauf Box 419 Phone: 306-874-2150 Naicam, Sask. Fax: 306-874-2158 Canada, S0K 2Z0 Email: [email protected] www.fenderco.ca

Fenders for Graders, Backhoes, Trucks and Trailers

Municipal Leader | 69 R e a c h o u r a d v e r t i s e r s COMPANY PAGE COMPANY PAGE Airmaster Signs 8 I-Netlink 36 Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP 14 James Dubé Spraggs Adjusters 14 Archangel Fireworks 39 Lafarge Canada 69 Assiniboine Injections 20 Land Measurement Systems 27 Atlis Geomatics 40 Levene Tadman Gutkin Golub 39 Atom-Jet Industries 47 Lewis Instruments 18 Bell Business Solutions 36 Mainstream Water Solutions 25 Bridgestone Firestone Canada 38 Manitoba Health 49 Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Programs 61 Manitoba Heavy Construction Association 23 Canad Inns 45 Manitoba Good Roads Association 44 Cando 56 Manitoba Hydro 7 Capital I Industries 20 Manitoba Ready Mix Concrete Association 10 CD Awards 69 Mid-Canada Hydroseeding 39 Central Plains 16 Miller Environmental 38 Century Environmental Services 40 Manitoba Telecom Services 72 Cleanair 55 Munisoft 32 Cochrane Engineering 8 Nelson River Construction 34 Cummins Western Canada 55 Orkin 64 DataLink Mapping Technologies 60 Powell Construction 25 Denray Tire 37 Prairie Fuel Advisors 57 DGH Engineering 2 Prairie Liquid Feeds 69 Diamond Municipal Solutions 17 Pritchard Dieseltech 41 Dust Free Road Maintenance 13 Repromap 23 Eco Solutions 45 Roy & Sons Dredging Services 37 Edge Equipment Sales 43 Sanitherm Engineering 52 EMCO Ltd. 36 Scatliff & Miller & Murray 36 Federation of Canadian Municipalities 35 Schulte Industries 15 Fenderco Enterprises 69 Stantec 69 Fillmore Riley LLP 9 Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP 23 Fleet Vehicle Agency 49 Tirecraft 70 Fort Distributors 47 UMA Engineering 39 Glentel 41 Vadim Software 40 FPS Consultants 69 Vermeer Sales & Service 33 Grunthal Emergency Vehicles 35 Wardrop 41 Goodyear 51 Westcon 71 Guardian Traffic Services 20 Western Recreation and Development 37 Handy Hitch Manufacturing 68 Western Road Management 28 HED Insurance and Risk Services 65 Western Turbo & Fuel Injection 69 Hotsy Central 17 Westman Steel Industries 38 Hi-Pro Arena Services 69 Whiteway & Associates 40 Hitrac 53 Wolseley Engineered Pipe Group 25 Ideal Pipe 14

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