THE TOWN OF GILBERT PLAINS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 2008

A regular meeting of Council was held on Tuesday August 19, 2008 in the Town of Gilbert Plains Council Chambers. Council members present were Mayor Lyle Smith, Deputy Mayor Winston Smith, Councillor James Dzuba, Councillor Walter Hyrchuck and Councillor Curt Gullett.

Also present was Janice C. Lagoski, CAO.

Reasonable time of notice was given in accordance to Section 151 (2) of The Municipal Act. With a quorum of members present Mayor Lyle Smith called the meeting to order.

1-CALL TO ORDER
Dzuba/Smith
BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Lyle Smith call this regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Carried.

2-AGENDA
Hyrchuck/Gullett
BE IT RESOLVED that Council adopt the agenda as amended.
Carried.

3-COMMITTEE REPORTS

4-EMPLOYEE REPORTS/DELEGATIONS
8:00 p.m. Lloyd Beckley, Town Foreman met with Council to present the monthly public works report.

8:30 p.m. Shane Moroz – met with Council to discuss properties and local restrictions.

CAO’S REPORT
Gullett/Hyrchuck
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the July 8, 2008 regular minutes as circulated.
Carried.

Gullett/Dzuba
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the July 23, 2008 special meeting minutes as circulated.
Carried.

Hyrchuck/Gullett
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve expenditures and related financial statements for the month of July
General Account - $76,529.27
Utility Account - $36,214.10
Carried.

Smith/Dzuba
WHEREAS section 193(2) of The Municipal Act requires the auditor’s report to be tabled at the first regular meeting of council after receiving the report;
AND WHEREAS the financial statements have been available for public inspection;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the 2007 Financial Report for the Town of Gilbert Plains.
Carried.

Dzuba/Smith
BE IT RESOLVED That Council authorize an application to construct a fence located at Lot 4, Block 7, Plan 335 (14 Roberts East) provided that fence is constructed in accordance to the diagram submitted August 1, 2008.
Carried.

Hyrchuck/Gullett
BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize an application to construct a fence located at Lots 17/18, Block 1, Plan 288 (24 Gordon Ave East) provided the fence is constructed within the backyard, that the fence not exceed 6 feet height as per diagram submitted August 18, 2008.
Carried.

Councillor Walter Hyrchuck declared an interest regarding the next item on the agenda and vacated Council chambers.

Smith/Dzuba
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve payment for invoice 037631 in the amount of $95.00 for the air conditioner materials and lock repairs at the Gilbert Plains Library.
Carried.

Councillor Walter Hyrchuck returned to Council chambers.

Dzuba/Gullett
BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize Mayor Lyle Smith to attend the Manitoba Communities in Bloom seminar and awards on Saturday
September 13, 2008 in Neepawa.
Carried.

Hyrchuck/Gullett
Muscular Dystrophy is a group of neuromuscular disorders that have no known cure. In almost all cases, there are few treatments and no way to stop the disorder’s progression.
WHEREAS, people today have the opportunity to live longer because of breakthroughs in medical research;
AND WHEREAS; Muscular Dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder that affects many and has no known cure;
AND WHEREAS only through the support of the community may a cure be found;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby declare September 2008 as Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in the Town of Gilbert Plains.
Carried.

Dzuba/Gullett
WHEREAS Manitoba Water & Wastewater Association is conducting a Hydrant & Valve Maintenance Workshop on Thursday, September 4th;
BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize Lloyd and Roy to attend the workshop in Brandon and furthermore that mileage and meal will be reimbursed as per by-law 2007-05.
Carried.

Hyrchuck/Gullett
WHEREAS pesticide core and municipal examinations will be given in Brandon August 25th;
BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize Michael Steven to take the said examinations and
FURTHERMORE that expenses, included one nights accommodation, be reimbursed as per By-Law 2007-05.
Carried.

Gullett/Hyrchuck
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Gilbert Plains is requesting pavement along Minto Avenue up to the sidewalk;
WHEREAS there are no current provisions in the Town of Gilbert Plains 2008 budget for the expenditure;
WHEREAS the R.M of Gilbert Plains is prepared to pay the said expense conditional that the money is reimbursed in the 2009 budget year;
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve paving both the north and south sides of the street up to curb along Minto Avenue, between Main Street North and the back lane.
Carried.

Hyrchuck/Gullett
BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the culvert installation on the east side of 274 along the airport road provided there is no cost incurred by the Town of Gilbert Plains and at the request of the property owner.
Carried.

5-BUSINESS
By-Law 2008-04

6-CORRESPONDENCE
• Manitoba Rural entrepreneurship-Sept 15
• Thank You-from Gilbert Plains Rodeo
• Manitoba Conservation-Wild Animal Kill Permit KP08-334-003
• Inky Mark – 2009 pre-budget consultations
• Parkland Tourism-Supper in the Field August 23
• IGA-Federal Gas Tax Funding & Municipal Assessment Amendment Act
• Office of the Fire Commissioner-Training to Save Lives Emergency Service Conference-Oct 2-4

7-ADJOURNMENT

Smith/Dzuba
BE IT RESOLVED that Council adjourn this regular meeting at 10:15 p.m.