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Present:
- Frank Bloodworth, Leaf Rapids Community Round Table, Chair
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- Barbara Bloodworth, Mayor of Leaf Rapids
- Craig Hanley, Intergovernmental Affairs, Thompson
- Bert Swann, EDO of Lynn Lake
- Sean Maher, Resource Centre, Lynn Lake
- Brad Stoneman, NWCFDC, Lynn Lake
- Candice Bercier, Community Round Table, Leaf Rapids
- Ed Azure, Vice President of Aboriginal Services, Thompson
- Les Dysart, Councilor, South Indian Lake
- Audie Dulewich, Mayor of Lynn Lake
- Helen Gibson, CAO, Lynn Lake
- Abraham Amponsah, Superintendent of LR Education Centre
- Barbara L'Abbe, Assistant, Leaf Rapids
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The meeting was called at 1:00 pm
The Mayor brought everyone up to date on the recent mine closure announcement which states that closure was moved up to May 31, 2002 - and our plan of action. The Mayor then left at 1:20
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- AGENDA - No additions or amendments.
- MINUTES of May 10, 2001 - Were accepted with one change. Helen Gibson was present at the meeting but not mentioned as present in the minutes.
- BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
- GOAL #1 - DEVELOP A REGIONAL TOURISM STRATEGY - Dec.31, 2001 Updates are few, as the Frontier Tour Group has not been providing us with information.Action:Frank will talk with the Frontier Tour Group
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GOAL#2 - REGIONAL ADDICTIONS TREATMENT CENTRE IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL - Sept. 30, 2001. A report was given by Sean Maher, which indicated that the only requirement from the table now was back up whenever needed. The goal is still in place. A proposal has been resubmitted for a funding feasibility study. Action: Send a letter to the Leaf Rapids District Health Advisory, Attention Frank Bloodworth. The letter is to indicate how the Treatment Centre would benefit Leaf Rapids. Funding may be available.
GOAL #3 - BRING THE YOUTHS OF OUR REGION TOGETHER TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN STRATEGY. - Sept. 30, 2001 A report on the Yourth Leadership Conference indicated a great turnout and an enthusiastic response to the conference programs. There was no development of a youth group. Action: Candice is to write a letter to each community asking for two names of youth who are active in the community and interested in a Youth Regional Round Table. It was suggested that recreational directors be involved. Action: Identify someone to facilitate or organize this once the youth get together.
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GOAL #4 - DRAFT A REGIONAL COMMUNICATION PLAN - May 30, 2001 This goal was not met but is still important.
- Regional Radio Programing: Leaf Rapids reported a CRTC license has been applied for, for Leaf Rapids. The transmission will not reach the community of Granville Lake. Leaf Rapids had a tower on the Town Centre, which they will use. The tower available from South Indian Lake is to be offered to Granaville Lake. Cost is $5,000 for the receiver and transmitter. Leaf's license is to allow us some use of the broadcast station by interruption of the NCI broadcast. This would be useful for EMO. Equipment is expected by November. Action:Frank is to talk to Granville Lake regarding the use of the spare tower.
- Manitoba Telephone System: Our goal is 'same area calling' for the communities of Lynn Lake, Leaf Rapids, South Indian Lake and Granville Lake. Action: Helen is to contact MTS for a representative to come to our next meeting and discuss communication strategy.
GOAL#5 - DETERMINE AND PRIORITIZE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS AND CONCERNS (roads, water treatment, sewer, etc.) - December 31, 2001. Most infrastructures in Lynn Lake and Leaf Rapids are 30 years old and upgrades are needed. South Indian Lake does not have water and sewer throughout the community yet.
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Motion on the table:
Whereas the NVRRT was formed under the auspices of Health Canada with the support of the Province of Manitoba and Rural Development Institute, with the purpose to address issues affecting the communities of South Indian Lake, Lynn Lake, Leaf Rapids, and Granville Lake, the NVRRT has identified that common significant health problems exist in these communities with respect to water and sewer infrastructure.
Therefore the NVRRT requests that the Province of Manitoba and the community Mayors and Councils, meet in joint session at a NVRRT meeting. This meeting will be devoted to addressing the mutual issues of water and sewer infrastructure and to develop action plans to address the immediate funding requirements to reduce these health risks. A vote to accept this motion was made and carried.
Action: A copy of the motion and a letter will be sent to the Minister of Northern Affairs, Inter Governmental Affairs, and to each Mayor and Council as well as to Chris Baker of South Indian Lake. The letter will be an invitation to attend a NVRRT meeting to discuss these issues. Suggestion: Meeting to be in Feb. 2002 and it would devote one day to this issue and the second day tot he balance of the goals.
GOAL # 6 -ENSURE FISH PROCESSING IS ESTABLISHED IN OUR REGION - June 30, 2002. Reports indicate that fish processing in Leaf Rapids is going ahead. Lynn Lake is looking for funding for a feasability study for a fish plant and should know if they have it by the next meeting. Sjouth Indian Lake is not proceeding with this at this moment. Brad Stoneman received a call from the States asking if we had the ability to process and package pickerel for casinos. This information was passed on to Rick Hay, Manager of the Leaf Rapids Fish Plant. Issues are presently held up by FFMC. Action: None at this time.
GOAL #7 - DRAFT PLAN TO ENSURE THE MINERAL SUSTAINABILITY IN OUR REGION - Dec. 31, 2001. Action: Rewording of the goal. It now reads: To promote and strive for mineral exploration in our region by May 31, 2002. Frank is to ensure a plan is drafted
GOAL #8 - FUNDING AGREEMENT IN PLACE FOR OUR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT. - May 31, 2002. The NVRRT represents an area of four communities and as such would like to be recognized under the Northern Development Strategy. Action: Audie and Frank are to draft what the Regional Development Corporation could look like and identify funding requirements of Goals#1 - 7.
NEW BUSINESS - None
NEXT MEETING - February 2002, Date to be determined after info from Goal #5 is received. To be held in South Indian Lake as first choice and second choice being in Lynn Lake.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm
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