Alonsa Rural Municipality

The Regular Council Meeting addressed several administrative and operational items. Key discussions involved the approval of general accounts payments totaling $379,831.14 and $139.25, and acceptance of the Financial Statement ending April 30, 2025. Committee reports noted that the LUD of Alonsa and LUD of Amaranth filled their town maintenance positions. Correspondence review led to the Council deciding not to donate to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, tabling several requests for more information, and approving expenditures for an advertisement in the Neepawa Banner Graduation Issue ($75.00 maximum) and sponsorship of an Oak-Framed Veteran Memorial Print ($350.00 maximum). General business included awarding the Lagoon Grass Cutting contract, approving the purchase of a new office air conditioner ($600.00 maximum), authorizing the photocopier lease payments via pre-authorized debit, and approving five culvert replacements in Ward 1. The Council also authorized the removal of the Joint Agricultural Agreement from specified RM Owned Land parcels and approved a building permit application for a wheelchair ramp.

The council meeting addressed various topics, including committee reports from LUD of Amaranth, Amaranth Fire Dept., and Alonsa Hall & Rink. Discussions covered fire department matters, dog/cat complaints, unsightly yards, internet repair, and watershed issues. Correspondence included development permit applications and a letter from Gambler First Nation, with invitations extended for a meeting. General business involved council and CAO reports, addressing concerns like stop sign placement, road grading, illegal drainage, and the regional landfill proposal. The council also discussed the Alonsa Community Christmas Party and a term position. A public hearing was held regarding a Conditional Use Order. Other items included engine retarder brakes, and the Pocket Lake outlet.

The Council discussed various topics including a road allowance, a notice of retirement, and a development permit application. They also addressed trailer park by-law application fees and reports from the CAO and Council members. Additional discussions covered staff vacation requests, seasonal staff layoffs, brushing, open lagoon tenders, open Crane River Bridge tenders, and lagoon grass cutting. The council also discussed a gravel meeting, purchasing a Meeting Owl, a fire truck light bar, a collapsed culvert, and the sale of RM owned lands.

The council discussed various committee reports, including updates from the Westlake Watershed Committee, Alonsa Fire Department, and Burrows Trail Arts Council. They addressed correspondence related to a ridgemulcher, land and easement agreements, an aquatic invasive species seminar, and a donation request to Ronald McDonald House. The council also discussed the sale of RM-owned land policy, beaver issues in the Pedro Lake area, road maintenance, annual tax cancellations for historical trails and public access, and staff wage review. They addressed the Cayer Well issue and staff vacation requests, as well as an office assistant position and professional development workshops. The meeting also covered cell phone service petitions, internet upgrades, and water rights licenses.

The council discussed various topics including committee reports, approval of accounts, and correspondence related to land transfers and permits. They also discussed financial matters, by-laws, and various general business items such as landfill operations, summer construction season, and tax sale fees. Additionally, there were discussions on building permits, ditch maintenance, and road allowances.