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Minutes of the 44th. Annual Convention
ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN HELD AT THE RADISSON
HOTEL, SASKATOON, JUNE 9TH TO 11TH, 1999.
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194 Delegates
23 Spouses
12 Sponsors & Exhibitors
229 Total
CALL TO ORDER
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President Toye called the meeting to order 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June
9th, 1999.
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Father Ron Beechinor of the Diocese of Saskatoon gave the invocation.
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President Toye introduced the head table, gave his welcoming remarks
and outlined the issues the Executive has been involved with over the
past year, hilighting Advanced Certification Review, Strategic Planning
Exercises, Web Site Development, Computer Hardware Acquisition under
Communilink Program and participation in the Task Force on Municipal
Legislative Renewal and Scholarship Program.
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Executive Director Richard Dolezsar provided his annual report on the
operations of the Association and announcements relating to the 1999
Convention Program.
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Moved by Richard Dolezsar that the minutes of the 1998 Annual Convention
be approved as circulated. CARRIED
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Moved by Richard Dolezsar that the 1998 Audited Financial Statement
be accepted as circulated. CARRIED
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SUMA President Mike Badham provided greetings on behalf of SUMA and
outlined some of the issues which SUMA and UMAAS mutually face.
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Keynote speaker, Al Anderson provided an inspiring presentation to kick
off the Convention entitled "Where Do We Go From Here?"
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Gordon Hubbard of Sask Municipal Government called for nominations for
President and Vice President.
Jacqueline Lamarre nominated Jim Toye for the office of President.
No further nominations were received.
Jim Toye was declared elected President of UMAAS by acclamation.
Sandra MacArthur nominated Phil Boivin for the office of Vice President.
No further nominations were received.
Phil Boivin was declared elected Vice President of UMAAS by acclamation.
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Director Boivin presented proposed Bylaw No. 15 relating to Advanced
Certificates to the Assembly and provided a background of events relating
to the need for change to Advanced Certification. Also reviewed was
the proposed Education Guideline which is an attachment to the Bylaw.
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District Meetings took place from 11:30 to 12:00 noon.
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Mayor Henery Dayday gave greetings on behalf of the City of Saskatoon
who sponsored the luncheon.
Don Poon of SAL Engineering made a presentation as Luncheon Co-sponsor. Fraternal Delegates representing MMAA, LGAA and RMAAS were introduced and gave remarks on behalf of their Associations.
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The Associate Members' Meeting took place from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Gordon Hubbard and John Huber presented a workshop on legislation updates
and fielded a Question and Answer Period
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A presentation on the status of the Sk 911 project was presented by
John Masters, Duane McKay and Kirk Dyck, Implementation Officers
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Arlene Jorgenson presented and inspiring presentation relating to Workplace
Stress and Humor entitled "Lighten up; Liven up!"
President Jim Toye chaired the annual banquet.
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Hon. Carol Tiechrob, Minister of Municipal Government, addressed the
Convention on current municipal issues.
The following awards were announced and presented:
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-Board of Examiners Certificates
-UMAAS Length of Membership Pins
-Retirement announcements and Honorary Life Memberships
-Plaques for service on the UMAAS Executive were presented to Jacqueline Lemarre, Sharon Pope, Joyce Forrest, Brian Sych, Karen Assailly
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Joseph Garcea gave an overview of the scope and role of the Task Force
on Municipal Legislative Renewal. The Conference was broken down into
workshop groups and work sheets were completed for individual issues
being addressed by the Task Force. Reports were presented by selected
groups on key issues.
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President Jim Toye and Director Julie Brooks presented an update on
the UMAAS Strategic Plan and went through the status of each individual
goal items.
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Golfing and Slowpitch - Holiday Park and Gordie Howe Bowl
Tour- Parade of Homes
Social and Awards Night - Sponsored by the Gang of Three
Royal Bank of Canada, Kramer Ltd and PrintWest
Represented by: Dave Hillman, Jack Upshall, Lyle Boulton
Winning Team - Chris Adam - Ken Peters - Cam Leitao - Connie Hall
Longest Drive - Rodney Audette - men, Eileen Hunter - ladies
Closest to the Hole - Arnie Bernath - men, Draw Winner - ladies
Comedy Hour with the "Tazz"
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Don Litz of the Turning Point Group Inc. gave a presentation on Y2K
and Emergency Preparedness Issues.
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A question and answer session was held. Questions covered such items
as: Hours of Work, Assistant Administrators, Education Requirements
and Benefits of Self Regulation
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RESOLUTION NO. 1
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Moved by Phil Boivin that the Urban Municipal Administrators Association
of Saskatchewan adopt Bylaw No. 15, A Bylaw to Establish Advanced
Certificates of Qualification. CARRIED
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Moved by Phil Boivin that the Urban Municipal Administrators Association
of Saskatchewan undertake a review of classes of membership. CARRIED
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President Jim Toye thanked the delegates for their support and looked
forward to working with the new Executive in the coming year.
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Division 1 Jack Klamot, Assiniboia
Division 2 Tim Leson, Maple Creek
Division 3 Pat Dergousoff, Canora
Division 4 Mark Dubkowski, Delisle
Division 5 Colleen Dignessl, Choiceland
Division 6 Kim Gartner, Macklin
Division 7 Beverly Wheeler, Creighton
Associate Paulette Wolkowski, St. Brieux
Vice President Phil Boivin, Broadview
President John Wade, LaRonge
Executive Director Rick Dolezsar, Hudson Bay
Administrative Assistant Eileen Danyluk, Hudson Bay
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Decision on next year's Convention site was left to the Executive.
President Toye declared the Convention adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
