JUNE 2010 EDITION

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FOUR-LANING OF HIGHWAY 11/17

Council and the Committee to Study the Impact of the 4-lane highway are continuing to meet with MTO and their consulting firm over the impact this development will have on Conmee Township. The Committee has sent a list of questions to MTO, and the answers will be put into a question and answer format for residents. We hope to have this available soon. More information can be obtained from the Municipal Office, Council or Committee members. Members are Kevin Holland, Chair, Paul Hughes, Barbara Maxwell, Brenda Burke, Bob MacMaster, Harold Spithoff, and Councillor Mary-Lynne Hunt.

ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES

Council would like to remind residents that All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and other unlicensed off-road type vehicles are not permitted on Township roads. A fine of $85.00, may be imposed as per Provincial regulations.

INK CARTRAGES AND OLD CELL PHONE RECYCLING

There is now a box for recycling used ink cartridges and old cell phones at the Community Centre. These items are being collected on behalf of the Kakabeka School, who receive a portion of the proceeds.

BANNED ITEMS AT LANDFILL

Council would like to remind residents that certain items have been banned from the landfill. These items contain hazardous materials. Council passed By-law No. 948 which bans the following:

• Paint
• Used Oils
• Vehicles
• Used Tires
• Hazardous Waste
• Computers
• T.V.s
• Batteries
• Shingles
• Medical Waste
• Animal Carcases
• Electronics
• Fridges
• Freezers

Fridges and Freezers are accepted if a tag is affixed that confirms the Freon has been removed, or a payment of $65.00 is made to the Township so we can have the Freon removed. T.V.s and Computers can be taken to Pac Pro for recycling. The T.V.s and computers that were in the landfill were scheduled to be taken for recycling, but unfortunately someone decided to break all the glass, making them ineligible. They must now be buried in our trench. Used oil can be taken to A-Oil. Please call first. Dry paint cans may be put in the trench. Batteries can be recycled at all Canada Tire stores. Residents may also put hazardous material in the John Street Landfill. A charge may apply. Please contact the City for prices.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!

We are looking for people interested in the position of Facilities Manager. This position requires flexible time, as rentals vary. Weekend work. The Manager is responsible for set up, take down and monitoring of all events at the Community Centre, plus 4 regular hours per week cleaning the Municipal Office and Hall. Light maintenance, inventory and purchase of supplies are part of the duties. A full job description and more information is available at the Municipal Office. Resumes can be forwarded to the Clerk and can be dropped off, mailed, faxed or emailed to the Township.

RURAL FOOD CUPBOARD NEWS

The 10th AGM was held at the food bank, with reports from all committees presented. Statistics provided some lively discussion pertaining to the 41.5 percent overall increase from last May of hampers provided. The costs of providing food for these hampers has almost doubled, and after reviewing costs it was determined that monies are carefully and wisely spent. Elections were held with Mark Halabecki as Chair and Kevin Halabecki as Vice-chair to 2013. Gladys Grant was presented with an orchid plant as appreciation for her dedication and leadership over the past ten years. The food bank is bursting at the seams and along with the number of stairs to access, tentative discussion to relocate if and where possible is being considered. Several suggestions will be looked at and followed up on if merited. There are three ladies who have taken over the responsibility for sorting and cleaning up after the free clothing on food bank day. Great Job Ladies.

KAKABEKA LEGION NEWS

• Bingos - Wed. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June Breakfast - June 13th, great food and fun
• BBQ Bingo Sun. June 20th
• General Meeting Mon. June 21st. Legion Convention in Winnipeg June 13 to 16 will need volunteers for breakfast and bingo that week.

CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH PLAN

• June 6 - Hubert Den Draak and Communion
• June 13 - Jackie Cearnes
• June 20 - Jim Hyder
• June 27 - Nancy Schneiders

ELECTION UPDATE

Eligible voters are reminded of the new rules requiring everyone to provide identification at the polling station. Identification must include your name, qualifying address and signature. Picture ID is not required. Two documents may be used as long as one shows your name and signature and the other shows your name and qualifying address. A list of acceptable documents is available at the municipal office and can also be seen online at www.conmee.com in the Election Edition of this newsletter. Voters must be 18 years of age, a Canadian Citizen and be an owner or tenant in the Township of Conmee or the spouse of an owner or tenant. Voters are also reminded that Election Day will be October 25th. As usual, the polling station will be at the Community Centre and an advance Vote will also be held, tentatively scheduled for October 16. After Nomination Day, proxy vote forms will be available for those unable to vote on Voting Day or at the Advance Poll. You can delegate another person to vote on your behalf. Proxy holders may vote for only one person other than themselves, unless it is a family member.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

There is still a need for an Assistant Deputy Returning Officer. Must be available on Advance and Voting Days. Training will be provided. Salary under consideration. Please send a letter of interest to the attention of the Clerk, Township of Conmee.

INFORMATION FOR NON-RESIDENT ELIGIBLE VOTERS

Please remember that Qualifying Address is the address of your property in the Township of Conmee, not your home address. A document showing the Lot and Concession (such as a Tax Bill) will be required and will fill the name and qualifying address requirement. Another document must show your name and signature. A Deed/Transfer of Land from your original property purchase will show your name, qualifying address and signature in one document.

RUNNING FOR COUNCIL?

Have you wondered what it means to sit on Council? Are you considering running for Council, but dont know where to start? Why not come out to the Election Candidate Information Session to find out. Hosted by the Township of Conmee, Township of O’Connor, Township of Gillies and the Municipalities of Neebing and Oliver Paipoonge, this session is designed to help you decide if being a Councillor is for you. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs will make a presentation and then open the floor to questions. Sessions will be held in Neebing in July and Oliver Paipoonge in August. Please call the Municipal Office at 475-5229 to register. There is no charge for attending this session. Two session dates available. You may attend either one.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Candidates are reminded that the last day for filing Nomination Papers is Sept. 10 at 2 PM. A filing fee of $100 for the seat of Councillor, or $200 for the seat of Reeve must be paid by cash or certified cheque at the time of filing. Papers may be filed by an Agent, however the Agent must provide the Candidates original drivers licence or other picture ID of the Candidate. Candidates will be provided with more campaign information when Nomination Papers are filed.

AUDIT COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE

The Township of Conmee still requires persons interested in sitting on an Audit Compliance Committee. This Committee will investigate complaints of financial irregularities against Candidates. Please call the Clerk at 475-5229 for more info.

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