RM of Swan River Minutes – September 10, 2013

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, held in the Council Chamber at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.

Present Reeve: Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak
Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick
Absent: Terry Neely

ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, August, 27th, 2013 be adopted as received.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, held Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 2013 be adopted as received. Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
WHEREAS Blosha Farms Ltd. is the owner of Pt. NE 1/4 25-34-29W and has made application to subdivide a 10.0 acre Rural Residential parcel with an existing yardsite;
AND the subject property is designated AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AREA according to the Swan Valley Planning District Development Plan and is zoned “AG” Agricultural General according the R.M. of Swan River Zoning By-Law #2383-04;
AND the Development Plan section 3.3.4.3 d) allows for the subdivision of an existing yardsite that has been rendered surplus to the owners needs;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for non-farm Rural Residences as a permitted use within the “AG” Zone and the lot conforms to all minimum standards;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council in meeting duly assembled hereby approve said subdivision application.
Carried:

EARL HRAPPSTEAD
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Animal Control Officer, Stan Husak, be provided with a monthly Cell Phone Allowance.
Carried:

ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that payment be made to Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy in the amount of $28,513.00, as per the 2013 Financial Plan
Carried:

ALEX HALUSCHAK
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Animal Control Officer’s report for August, 2013 be accepted as received and that expenses be paid.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Financial Statement to August 31, 2013 be accepted as received.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Eastside Gravel Co. 2013 Gravel Hauling performance holdback in the amount of $10,761.71 be paid out.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #8722 to #8754 for a total of $103,107.81;
Payroll Cheque #4996 to #5007 for a total of $16,019.79 and
Council Payroll Cheque #5008 to #5014 for a total of $6,699.30.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: