A meeting of the LUD of Pierson Committee was held on the above date at 7:00 PM in the Municipal office with Chairperson Greg Nicholls presiding.

Members present:  Greg Nicholls, Marvin Minshull, Mallo Clark, Lori Jones absent and Secretary Audrey Bird

Resolution #16/2009

Moved by M Clark Scd by M Minshull

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda be adopted as presented. Carried

Resolution #17/2009

Moved by M Minshull Scd by M Clark

WHERE AS Lori Jones must be absent from Committee regular meeting March 3 due to job commitments;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Lori Jones be excused from this regular meeting.  Carried

Resolution #18/2009

Moved by M Clark Scd by M Minshull

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the LUD of Pierson Committee regular meeting dated February 3 and special meeting February 18, 2009 be adopted as presented.  Carried

Business Arising from Minutes

Marvin Minshull reported on Community Engagement meeting imitated by the ARHA held in Pierson on January 26.  He reported that there seemed to be a negative public opinion towards the ARHA and is unsure if there will be a positive outcome to the meeting.

Campground renovation cost sheet presented and the Hometown Manitoba Grant will be undertaken.

Building Canada Fund grant completed Feb 23, 2009 to assist with funding the wastewater & water expansion.  Cost estimate from C & C Rentals $90,000.00 (includes material, trenching etc)

Letter sent to Lodge board concerning drainage from Lodge parking lot.

Dust Control application processed

New Business

Resolution #19/2009

Moved by M Minshull Scd by M Clark

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the LUD of Pierson Committee accept the LUD budget as presented subject to ratification by the RM Council.  Carried

Financial Plan Meeting (Ratepayers) discussed, meeting to be planned for the 2010 year

Secretary informed the committee of the Water Distribution Engineering Assessment required by Office of Drinking water, assessment needs to be completed by September 1, 2009.  Quote requested from engineering firm, no response as of this date.

Correspondence

1)  Manitoba Homecoming

2)  Capturing Opportunities Seminar April 23 and 24 in Brandon

3)  Email Lori Jones – Homecoming 2010 and Earth Day

4)  AMM newsletter info on Hometown MB, new tree planting component

5)  Laura Hicks and Ryan Wilson – play park lot

Resolution #20/2009

Moved by M Clark Scd by M Minshull

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the LUD Committee recommends to the RM Council that $1,000 be proposed for the assigned value to the South Lot of the Southend Play Park.  Carried

Resolution #21/2009

Moved by M Clark Scd by M Minshull

WHERE AS the LUD Committee supports the promotion of Earth Week, which is planned for the week April 18 to April 25, 2009, and the many benefits to our community the week may initiate;

AND WHERE AS promotional funding would be a great asset towards this initiative;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the LUD Committee designates $100.00 towards promoting the day and requests the RM council also contributes to the initiative.  Carried

Resolution #22/2009

Moved by M Clark Scd by M Minshull

WHERE AS two main street flower planters are beyond repair and need to be replaced; and

WHERE AS the Pierson Garden Club proposes to apply through the Hometown Manitoba Grant to replace these existing main street flower pots with new desert flower planters and to also add new trash barrels to main street; and

WHERE AS these improvements will be a welcome addition in enhancing and promoting our town;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the LUD committee supports the Pierson Garden Club application for these needed improvements to Pierson’s main street and request the RM council support this initiative.  Carried

Resolution #23/2009

Moved by M Clark Scd by M Minshull

WHERE AS the LUD of Pierson Committee is undertaking a major renovation of the Pierson Campground, which consists of upgrading electrical connections, the addition of water and sewer hookups to the existing sites; these improvements will give the town the ability to entice travelers to visit the campground and boost our local economy; and

WHERE AS the LUD of Pierson Committee is applying for a Hometown Manitoba grant to assist with the funding for this project

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the LUD committee requests the RM council’s support in this project and application for funding.

Resolution #24/2009

Moved by M Minshull Scd by M Clark

BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 9:30 pm.  Carried

                                                                        _________________________

                                                                        Chairperson

                                                                        __________________________

                                                                        Secretary

Next regular meeting scheduled April 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm