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Aug 2nd Town Hall Meeting Notes

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August 8, 2011 //  by twinlakes//  Leave a Comment

Townhall Meeting in St. Laurent

On August 2 the Recreation Centre was the scene of a second townhall meeting since the flood
event began in May. Over two hundred people came out to hear presentations from
the Province and the RMs of St. Laurent and Woodlands.

 

Ron Weatherburn, representing Infrastructure and Transportation, reviewed the consultant report
released the previous week. A series of visuals depicted key parts to the
report ending with the recommendations: to channel from Lake St. Martin toward
Lake Winnipeg and to allow maximum flow out of the Fairford River Water Control
Structure (FRWCS) through the winter. Government projections are that this
would reduce the level of Lake Manitoba to 813.1 by mid-April, 2012. Once accomplished                                                                            two additional actions are recommended: to construct a by-pass channel around the north                                                                  side of the FRWCS and to expand the emergency channel out of Lake St. Martin thus reducing Lake
Manitoba water level another six inches. In response to a question from the
floor, he indicated that the work on the emergency channel had begun and that the by-pass  would begin over the winter.

Gerald Huebner,
assistant Deputy Minister representing MAFRE presented the various flood
assistance programs. He stressed the importance of registering at 855-220-1822
before September 1, 2011. He noted that the recognition of seasonal property
owners was unprecedented. Many speakers challenged the fairness of funding
discrepancies in the program between year-round and seasonal owners noting that
the flood event was a man-made disaster caused by the water diverted to the
lake through Portage La Prairie. Suggestions were made to stream-line the
application process by having a single-form developed and shared among the
government funding agencies. The compensation figure that will be used for
property will be based on pre-flood appraised value.

 

 

Water stewardship
was represented by Eugene Kozera whose main focus was on mitigation programs.
Many questions arose over the exclusion of shore line erosion from the program.
People wanted to know the figure that the government was using in approving
permanent dikes. We were told that the number would vary depending on the
location of properties along the lake. His best advice was that the inspectors
who were there to help develop plans that met criteria would have a better
sense of the approved height on a per property basis. He reminded us that there
was a two thousand dollar amount available to hire engineers to design these
structures.

We have been told that a mailing will be undertaken to property owners registered with MASC that
will attempt to summarize some of the specific program components. Information
will be forwarded to MAFRE so that residents without access to computers will be placed on the mailing list.

The chairperson summarized the position of the Twin Lakes Beach Association that the preferred
lake height be 810 above sea level and that we only recognize property owners – without distinguishing between  seasonal
and permanent residents. He underscored the importance of registering for
compensation before September 1.

The presenters were thanked for their input into an emotionally charged gathering and for
agreeing to take some of our concerns and ideas back to their respective ministers.

Because of the time given to questions and answers with the Provincial reps, The RM of St.
Laurent gave a brief report on the status of roads and access to properties and
notification of property tax statements to be mailed out shortly. In response
to a question about security lapses Reeve Zotter acknowledged the problem and
indicated that there are on-going talks with the security company. He welcomes
constructive suggestions for improving the system.  A resident from Sugar Point said that they
noted improvements  when local people were hired to accompany security patrols. The RM of Woodlands
gave a report and update on the construction of the road at the south end of Twin Beach Road. He
encouraged Woodlands residents to obtain an access permit from the RM office
that would simply their access through checkpoints. In response to a question
about the availability of sandbags now that access is improved, he indicated
that he was unaware of supplies but would look into the matter.

The presentation by the councillors ended on a positive note with thanks from one audience
member for the road improvements.

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Members, please be advised that the annual member list has been emailed out. If you are an active member, it should be in your inbox.If you have not received it, please contact us at twinlakesbeach@gmail.com and we will address the issue!Thanks. ... See MoreSee Less
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We have received reports from a few of our residents that, this past weekend, they located a number of rocks in the lake that had zebra mussels attached to them.It appears the mussels have arrived at our beach.Please let folks know, and especially children know - as if they are in the water playing, and they step on rocks with zebra mussels attached, those little buggers can be razor sharp, and could easily cut someone's exposed skin.FYI. ... See MoreSee Less
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It is our unfortunate duty to share with you some information provided to us at the AGM last weekend by the RM of Woodlands.It appears that the agreement between Woodlands and St Laurent for winter snow plowing has been dissolved, and is no longer in place. As a result, St Laurent will not be plowing the road this coming winter.This is not due to the councils of either RM, both of whom remain in favour. The problem is due to the union in the RM of Woodlands, that has objected to the agreement, as it considers it a form of outsourcing, and a violation of the collective agreement. I know from talking to numerous of the full time residents of Woodlands that they were very pleased last winter with the impact of the agreement, and I have no doubt that you will find this news disappointing.Snow plowing will return to the format that was in place prior to last winter.I am told that the collective agreement is coming up for renegotiation in the next year or so, and the RM of Woodlands will try to get this arrangement into the union agreement when it does. No guarantees.Fyi. ... See MoreSee Less
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July 8, 2024 the province performed ecoli testing at Twin lakes Beach. The results were good, 35/100ml, and no algae blooms detected. A result less than 200 is considered good.Fyi ... See MoreSee Less
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A very big THANK YOU to Will Jones, past president of the TLBA. As president for the last few years, Will made it his focus to help individual members with their issues, concerns and problems, during all four seasons. Additionally, he put considerable effort into issues relating to environmental cleanup, solving the issue with ghost nets in the water, a decontamination station for zebra mussels, election communications, coordination with the other beach associations, and more.Will was always available to lend an ear to anyone who needed help.Thank you for all your efforts Will, Twin Lakes Beach is better for them! ... See MoreSee Less
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