MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, THOMPSON, MANITOBA ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009
“The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern lifestyle while providing our residents with good governance and high quality municipal services.”
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnston at 6:10 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Johnston
Deputy Mayor Sawh
Councillor Kolada
Councillor Lafreniere
Councillor Locker (regrets)
Councillor Smith
Councillor Wilson
Randy Patrick, City Manager
Gary Ceppetelli, Director of Planning/Community Development
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion to approve the agenda as circulated was moved by Councillor Lafreniere, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Sawh that the agenda be approved as circulated.
Carried (6/6)
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR
Mayor Johnston appointed Harold Smith as the Deputy Mayor.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Johnston appoints the Chair of the Committee.
a) Finance and Administration
· Mayor Johnston appointed Councillor Sawh as Chair of the Committee
b) Human Resources
· Mayor Johnston appointed Councillor Wilson as Chair of the Committee
c) Infrastructure and Public Works
· Mayor Johnston appointed Councillor Sawh as Chair of the Committee
d) Public Safety
· Mayor Johnston appointed Councillor Kolada as Chair of the Committee
e) Recreation and Community Services
· Mayor Johnston appointed Councillor Lafreniere as Chair of the Committee
f) Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
· Deputy Mayor Smith is the chair of the Committee
g) Development Review
· Mayor Johnston appointed Deputy Mayor Smith
Selection of Committee Members
a) Finance and Administration
· Deputy Mayor Smith will be the Committee Member
b) Human Resources
· Councillor Kolada will be the Committee Member
c) Infrastructure and Public Works
· Councillor Lafreniere will be the Committee Member
d) Public Safety
· Councillor Wilson will be Committee Member
e) Recreation and Community Services
· Deputy Mayor Smith will be the Committee Member
f) Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
· Councillor Locker and Councillor Lafreniere will be Committee Members
g) Development Review
· Councillor Locker will be the Committee Member
RESOLUTION
a) Appointment of the Board of Revision
Moved by Councillor Lafreniere, Seconded by Councillor Sawh
#373/2009 BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council are hereby appointed to the Board of Revision of the City of Thompson for 2010:
· Councillor Lafreniere
· Councillor Sawh
· Councillor Kolada
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Councillor Sawh is hereby appointed as Chairperson of the Board, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Chief Financial Officer, Carol Taylor, be hereby appointed as Secretary to the Board.
Carried (6/6)
c) Appoint Signing Authority
Moved by Councillor Sawh, Seconded by Councillor Wilson
#374/2009 WHEREAS by virtue of By-Law 1817-2009, being the City of Thompson Organizational By-Law, the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, and Members of the Finance and Administration Committee are authorized to sign or authorize agreements, cheques and other negotiable instruments of the City of Thompson;
WHEREAS the By-law further provides that the said agreements, cheques and other instruments shall also be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer or a designate Officer appointed by resolution at the Annual Organizational Meeting of Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVLED that the following persons be appointed as additional Signing Officers from November 4, 2009 until further notice for the accounts stated herein and for any and all other negotiable documents of the City of Thompson;
General Account 767-9003118; General Reserve Account 767-9002510; Equipment Reserve Account 767-9002413; Infrastructure Reserve Account 767-9002618; S.A.P.O. Account 767-9003010; DCP Trust Account 767-9003916; Building Reserve Account 767-9002316; Zoo Trust Account 767-9003819; Race Relations Account 767-9002812; Burntwood Trailer Court Land Account 767-9002715; Northern Urban Industrial Round Table Account 767-9003312; Thompson Trailbreakers Account 767-9003614; Winterfest Trust Account 767-9005013; Ski Club Trust Account 767-9006214; Spirit Way Trust Account 767-9006311; Golf Club Trust Account 767-9002111; Thompson Community Centre Trust Account 767-9100210; Skate Park Trust 767-9001115; Public Transit Infrastructure Reserve 767-9001719; Gas Tax Reserve 767- 9001611; Operation Red Nose 767-9002014; Our Home Kikanow 767-900154; Rotary Park Development 767-9000712; Affordable Housing 767-9001417; Public Safety Trust 767-9001816;
One of:
a) Randy Patrick, City Manager
b) Gary Ceppetelli, Director of Planning and Community Development
c) Carol Taylor, Chief Financial Officer
d) Gail Taylor, Assistant Financial Officer
Carried (6/6)
d) Ratification of Committee Appointments
Moved by Councillor Wilson, Seconded by Councillor Lafreniere
#375/2009 BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby ratifies all of the Committee appointments made at the Organizational Meeting of Council held on Monday, November 4, 2009.
Carried (6/6)
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. was moved by Councillor Sawh, seconded by Councillor Lafreniere.
Carried (6/6)
THE CITY OF THOMPSON
PER:
MAYOR
APPROVED AND ADOPTED IN COUNCIL THIS 16 DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2009.
THE CITY OF THOMPSON
PER:
CITY MANAGER
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