Sunday, May 1, 2011
Election of MMAA Ex-Officio Position - Hospitality Room 134
7:30
p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Registration - foyer
8:00
p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Ice Breaker Reception - Grand Salon A&B
Greetings
from President Brent McMillan, CMMA
Monday, May 2, 2011
*The
Meeting Place "Trade Show" will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(Morning
coffee and refreshments are available only in The Meeting Place)
Salons 1,2 & 3
The day's program is plenary and will take place in the Grand Salon
9:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies - President Brent McMillan, CMMA
O' Canada
Moment of Silence - In memory of those who have passed away in the year since we last came together
Introductions
& Greetings
The
Honorable Ron Lemieux - Minister of Local Government
Mayor Shari
Decter Hirst - City of Brandon
Doug
Dobrowolski - President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities
9:15 a.m. - The Honorable Ron Lemieux - Minister of Local Government
9:45
a.m.
- Awards & New Member Presentations
Bill
Busby Award
Long
Service Awards
New
Member Presentations
10:15 a.m. - Refreshments in "The Meeting Place"
10:45 a.m. - A discussion on Good Governance
Orvel L Currie or D'Arcy & Deacon LLP
Jack Kehler, City of Steinbach
11:55 a.m. - Nominations for President Open - Ernie Epp, CMMA
12:00 p.m.
- Lunch
Invocation
2:00 p.m. - Doug Dobrowolski, AMM / RM of Macdonald
Panel Discussion
Orvel L Currie - D'Arcy & Deacon LLP
Jack Kehler - City of Steinbach
Doug Dobrowolski - AMM / RM of Macdonald
2:45 p.m. - Refreshment Break
3:15 p.m.
- Annual Business Meeting - President Brent McMillan, CMMA
AGM
Minutes 2010
President's
Report - Brent McMillan, CMMA
Vice
President's Report - Margie Bonekamp, CMMA
Finance
Chair's Report / Audit Report - Brad Collett
Professional
Development Chair's Report - Daryl Hrehirchuk, CMMA
M.E.B.P.
Representative's Report - Jack Kehler, CMMA
3:30 p.m. - Resolutions - Brad Collett
3:45 p.m. - Close Nominations for President - Past President Ernie Epp, CMMA
4:00 p.m.
- Trade Show Door Prizes in the Trade Show Area & Adjournment
(Refreshments
will be available at this time)
5:30 p.m. - District 7 Meeting - Hospitality Room 134
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
9:00 a.m.
- Announcements - Grand Salon A&B
Daryl Hrehirchuk, CMMA
Award
for Excellence in Professional Development
Election of President - Past President Ernie Epp, CMMA
President's Acceptance Speech
Nominations for Vice President Open - Past President Ernie Epp, CMMA
9:15 a.m.
- Workshops (each session is 75 minutes in length)
Planning For Good Governance from a Legal
Point of View - 75 mins.
Salon 1
Good
governance for municipalities includes a requirement that municipal decision
making and actions are made following the legislative requirements and rules
imposed by the courts. In this
presentation learn what as a chief administrative officer you can do to ensure
that good governance in your municipality fulfills the necessary requirements
for accountability, transparency and procedural fairness.
.
Good Governance of Property Development Made
Better - 75 mins.
Salon 2
By using the services of a Manitoba Land Surveyor, municipalities can have a more proactive approach to property development and be able to make good planning decisions based on accurate information. Professional surveying solutions imbedded in new development by-laws will give the municipality more consistent control of property development. Proposals to new building by-laws and increasing municipal involvement in the subdivision process will be discussed.
Presented by Peter Isaac of the Association of
Manitoba Land Surveyors
Meera
Rew - Family Centre - 75 mins.
Salon 3
(more
information to come)
10:30 a.m. - Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. -
Workshops (See 9:15 am above)
(each session is 75 minutes in length)
12:00 p.m.
- Fraternal Delegates Luncheon - President Brent McMillan, CMMA
Invocation
Imperial Ball Room
1:30 p.m.
- Workshops (each session is 2.5 hours in length with Refreshment break as
noted)
Ron&Don
Salon 3
(more information to come)
.
Salon 2
Holding an Effective Public Hearing &
Effective Enforcement of Planning By-Laws -1 Hour
Municipalities and planning districts are required to hold public hearings on a variety of topics, including road openings, public reserve closings, variations, and conditional uses. They are also responsible for the enforcement of a variety of by-laws. Come and discuss notices, protocols and requirements associated with holding great hearings and enforcing by-laws.
Presented by Ross Thompson, Steve Strang and Greg Tramley
Planning 101 - Basics for Administrators - 1
Hour
Why plan? How will planning affect me as an administrator? This session will address elements of The Planning Act, The Provincial Land Use Policies (PLUPs), Development Plans, Zoning by-laws, conditional uses, variances, and subdivisions. A "must see" for everyone.
Presented by Community Planning and Development - Manitoba Local Government Staff
.
Salon 1
Workplace Safety & Health for
Municipalities in Manitoba -
2.5 hours
In this course you will learn your responsibilities regarding Workplace Safety
and Health in your workplaces.
Presented by: Bryan Millar of Millar
Safety & Environmental Services
3:00 p.m. - Refreshment Break
4:15 p.m. -
Nominations close for Vice President - Past President Ernie Epp, CMMA
Grand Salon A&B
4:30 p.m. Adjournment & Door Prizes
GRADUATION BANQUET
Grand Salon A&B
Hosted by Vice President Margie Bonekamp, CMMA
Cash Bar - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner - 7:00 p.m.
"Music by Expression Entertainment" - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Grand Salon A&B
9:00 a.m. - Election of Vice President - Past President Ernie Epp, CMMA
9:05 a.m. - Vice President's Acceptance Speech
9:15 a.m. - David Erl - "Municipalities and Safe
Work; Where to start and a framework for the future."
10:00 a.m. - Refreshment Break & Check out Opportunity
10:45 a.m. - Ray Ali
"Bringing it Home: thoughts about relationships &
relationship building"
11:45 a.m. - Resolutions (if required) - Brad Collett
12:00 p.m. - Draw for Grand Prize - Sponsored by the
Victoria Inn & Convention Centre
(You
must be in attendance at the Draw to win)
-Adjournment