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, January 14, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.
Present
Reeve Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak
Terry Neely, Brian Burick
Absent: Earl Hrappstead
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, December 17th, 2013 be adopted as received.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, held Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 be adopted as received. Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the notice of absence from the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 be accepted as attached hereto.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 4, Item No. 3.2 from the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council on January 14, 2014 be tabled to a later date.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy (RISE) was established by the seven municipalities of the Swan Valley as the delivery model for regional economic development; and
WHEREAS Swan Valley RISE has provided a proven benefit to the Swan Valley through a strong, well represented committee that has achieved and communicated measurable results;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River support a three year commitment to fund the continued operations of Swan Valley RISE as per the attached schedule.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 6, Item No. 3.4 from the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council on January 14, 2014 be tabled to a later date.
Defeated:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS there was substantial flood damage to the “Burnside Bridge” in the R.M. of Swan River, resulting in the bridge being rendered unusable; and
WHEREAS Manitoba Disaster Financial Assistance has committed to funding the required repair to the substructure of the bridge; and
WHEREAS Stantec Engineering has provided the R.M. of Swan River with a cost estimate of $350,000.00 to restore and expand the top deck of the bridge;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the R.M. of Swan River approve the estimated extra costs for a 24 foot bridge deck; $50,000.00 to come from the Bridge Reserve Account and $300,000.00 to come from borrowing and that these be added to the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS David William Powell has submitted an application to subdivide 5 lots being part of NE 1/4 18-36-27W, as shown on the attached plot plan;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the R.M. of Swan River supports, in principle, the said subdivision application subject to an approved Development Agreement and Plan of Subdivision.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Council of the R.M. of Swan River approve the proposed Long Term Capital Equipment Program document; and agree to consider the items therein when formulating future budgets and 5 year Capital Plans.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS Constance Irene Pierrepont and Jennie Frances Johnston are the owners of Pt. N.E. 1/4 30-37-28W and have made application to subdivide a 10.24 acre Rural Residential parcel with an existing yardsite and residence;
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 to 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 with residence 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:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS Mountain View Farms Ltd. is the owner of Pt. S.W. 1/4 26-35-27W C.T. #1837391 and has made application to subdivide the cross hatched portion and consolidate it to the Rural Residential parcel with an existing yardsite owned by Scott Douglas Anderson, C.T. #2264399;
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 to the R.M. of Swan River Zoning By-Law #2383-04;
AND the Development Plan section 3.3.4.3 b) allows for the subdivision of an existing yardsite with residence for a resident farmer;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for 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:
TERRY NEELY
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that payment be made to the Town of Swan River for a 50% contribution to the building of the Recycle Depot Building as attached.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the final 2013 Education Support Levies be paid as follows:
Swan Valley School Division $354,474.71
Prov. Education Support Levy $ 26,211.16
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that payment be made to the Manitoba Water Services Board for the 2013 R.M. of Swan River Rural Water Feasibility Study, in the amount of $5,625.68.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the 2014 Payroll Amounts be approved and added to the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the R.M. of Swan River EMO Coordinator, Stan Anderson, be approved to attend the 2014 Disaster Management Conference, in Winnipeg on March 12th to 14th and that registration, accommodation and expenses be paid.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
DON MACHAN
WHEREAS the Province of Manitoba has passed Bill 33, “The Municipal Modernization Act”, requiring municipalities with fewer than 1,000 residents to develop an amalgamation plan with neighbouring municipalities; and
WHEREAS the R.M. of Swan River has been identified as the neighbouring partner for the Village of Benito and after the councils of the Rural Municipality of Swan River and the Village of Benito have met to develop a joint amalgamation plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the R.M. of Swan River adopt the joint Amalgamation Plan and submit it in the required format to the Minister of Municipal Government for final review and approval.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that December 2013 Animal Control Report be accepted as received and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Building Inspector’s Report from July 1 to December 31, 2013, be accepted as received and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #8992 to #9034 for a total of $606,588.02;
Payroll Cheque #5113 to #5121 for a total of $11,777.11 and
Council Payroll Cheque #5122 to #5128 for a total of $6,068.50.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: