Gillam

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding a proposed lot development by Manitoba Hydro, amendments to the Development Plan and Zoning By-Laws, and reports from the Committee of the Whole Meeting. The council also addressed financial matters, such as the adoption of reports, approval of accounts, and information from AMM and FCM. Other topics included correspondence, municipal accounting courses, land use planning, and airport operations. An in-camera session was held to discuss employee and legal matters, resulting in the hiring of a full-time laborer.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics, including the adoption of the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. A public hearing was held regarding a Variation Application for Gillam Motor Inn, which was subsequently approved. The Chief Administrative Officer's report was adopted. Reports from the Hudson Bay Training District Meeting and the Fundamentals of Successful Project Management were adopted, along with discussions on the Gillam Shopping Centre and the Harmonized Gillam Development Committee/Land Use Planning Committee meeting. Recreation rates for 2010 were adopted, and authorizations were granted for individuals to attend the Hudson Bay Training District Meeting and the Winter Airport Maintenance & Runway Condition Reporting event. George Butson was appointed as Acting Fire Chief, and Laurie Sahulka was authorized to attend the Recreation Conference for Community Volunteers. October 2009 was proclaimed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Gillam. The CAO was instructed to place an ad in the Winnipeg Sun for a Water & Wastewater Manager. Accounts were approved for payment. Council resolved to a Committee of the Whole to discuss employee and legal matters in camera.

The hearing was convened to receive representations regarding the Application for Conditional Use submitted by Pitblado LLP on behalf of Fox Lake Cree Nation. The application seeks approval for the construction of a community/gathering center within a parks and recreation zone. A rendering and potential floor plan of the gathering center were presented.

The meeting addressed several key items, including the second and third readings of By-Law 698.2010 regarding a curfew for children in public places, and further readings for By-Laws 699.2010 and 700.2010 concerning development and zoning amendments, pending a public hearing. The council also discussed the IBEW contract, adoption of reports, approval of accounts, and various correspondence items. Additional discussions covered airport access, landing and parking fees, the sale of land to Stefan Home Builders Ltd., and authorized attendance at Harmonized Gillam Development Meetings and an Intercity Bus Service Workshop. Employee matters were discussed in an in-camera session.

The meeting addressed the adoption of the agenda, the 2010 Tax Levy By-Law, and the Non-Union Employees By-Law. Council discussed the RCMP survey of contract partners, adoption of reports, approval of accounts, AMM and FCM information, correspondence, MEBP Administration Seminars, Appointment of Board of Revision and Election Officials, Zoning By-Law Amendment, Municipal Employee Code of Conduct, MESC - EMR-T Lead Instructor Workshop, George Butson - Rededication Memorial Ceremony, and AVOP Directives. Employee matters were discussed in camera, including employee reclassification and new hiring.