RM of Swan River Minutes – June 24, 2014

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, June 24, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.



Present
Reeve: Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Terry Neely
Alex Haluschak, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick (attended at 7:55 p.m.)

EARL HRAPPSTEAD
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Minutes the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 be adopted as received.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting, held on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 be adopted as received.
Carried:

EARL HRAPPSTEAD
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Financial Statements to May 31st, 2014 be accepted as received.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2437-14, being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Swan River to establish a Reserve Fund for the jointly owned Recycle Facility Building, be read a second time.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2437-14, being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Swan River to establish a Reserve Fund for the jointly owned Recycle Facility Building, be read a third time and carried.
Lorne Henkelman Yes
Don Machan Yes
Terry Neely Yes
Brian Burick Absent
Glen Foster Yes
Alex Haluschak Yes
Earl Hrappstead Yes
Carried:

ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS Federated Co-Operatives has applied to Council for a Conditional Use Permit on part NE ¼ of 6-36-27W, Lot 1, Plan 50854, to allow for the establishment of a Commercial Bulk Fuel Facility; set out as a conditional use in Table 4.1 of Zoning By-Law #2383-04; and
WHEREAS notice of Public Hearing was posted and delivered to adjacent landowners; and
WHEREAS any presentations have been received and duly considered;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of The Rural Municipality of Swan River approve said application subject to the conditions as set out in the attached Conditional Use Approval.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
WHEREAS Federated Co-Operatives has applied to Council for a Zoning Variance on part NE ¼ of 6-36-27W, Lot 1, Plan 50854, to vary the minimum distance a Commercial Bulk Fuel Facility shall be from a building used for human occupancy from the required five hundred (500) feet, as per section 5.8.1 of Zoning By-Law #2383-04, to two hundred sixteen (216) feet; and
WHEREAS notice of Public Hearing was posted and delivered to adjacent landowners; and
WHEREAS any presentations have been received and duly considered;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of The Rural Municipality of Swan River approve said Variation Application.
Carried:

EARL HRAPPSTEAD
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the attached list of tax additions in the amount of #12,354.73, and tax reductions in the amount of $9,882.09, for a net increase of $2,472.64, as provided by Manitoba Local Government Assessment Services, be approved.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council Scheduled for Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. be moved to 7:30 p.m.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
WHEREAS the Village of Benito Fire Department is currently contracted to provide fire protection for residents and rural areas in the south of the Rural Municipality of Swan River; and
WHEREAS the Village of Benito Fire Department has deemed it necessary and in the best interests of the residents of the Rural Municipality to acquire a small pumper unit to respond to grass fires and hard to reach areas in the municipality and taking into consideration the pending amalgamation of the two municipalities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River hereby approves transfer of funds from the Emergency Equipment Reserve; for payment of up to a maximum of $27,500.00, towards the purchase of a 2003, Ford, F550, 4 X 4, mini pumper for use by the Village of Benito Fire Department.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS the Kenville Memorial Hall has provided confirmation that they have been approved for a Manitoba Community Places Grant of up to $7,500.00 for roof repairs;
AND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Swan River supports this project and has agreed to provide “bridge funding” for the Kenville Memorial Hall Board until such time as they receive payment of the grant from the Province of Manitoba;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River make payment of $7,500.00, in the form of a short term loan, to the Kenville Memorial Hall Board and that said loan will be repaid to the Municipality on or before September 30th, 2014; after which time interest may be charged.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #9341 to #9367 for a total of $60,778.96; and
Payroll Cheque #5256 to #5267 for a total of $13,335.06.
Carried:

ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: