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, July 26th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m..

Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman
Deputy Reeve Brian Burick
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Richard Barteski, Terry Neely,
Earl Hrappstead

GLEN FOSTER
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 be adopted as received.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 be adopted as received.
Carried:

RICHARD BARTESKI
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS Gravel Crushing Tenders were advertised for the crushing of approximately 30,000 cu. yd. of traffic gravel, to be completed by November 30, 2011, and Tenders were received from Campbell Construction Inc., Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd., Mykula Contracting Ltd. and Stilkiwski Contracting Ltd. and after careful consideration of all tenders submitted;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the Crushing Tender from Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd. as per the attached rate comparison, subject to all specifications and terms set out in the tender agreement.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS Guy Dobbyn has submitted a Conditional Use Application to allow for the construction of a three season cabin on the NE 35-33-28W in an “AG” Agricultural General Zone;
AND WHEREAS as per Zoning By-Law #2383-04, Table 4.1, guest houses, outfitting cabins, lodges and similar uses are permitted as a conditional use in an “AG” Zone;
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that Council in meeting duly assembled hereby approve said application subject to conditions as attached.
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2422-11, being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, to establish a Reserve Fund for Legal Contingencies be read a first time.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2423-11, being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, to establish a Reserve Fund for Landfill Liabilities be read a first time.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2424-11, being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, to establish a Reserve Fund for Paved Road Replacement be read a first time.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Financial Statement to July 15th, 2011 be approved as received.
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, this meeting go into Camera and close to the public to address legal matters.
Carried:

EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RICHARD BARTESKI
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting re-open to the public.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that three operators be authorized to attend the “Ground Force” Motor Grader Seminar; Session One in Gilbert Plains on August 8th, 2011 and Session Two on a date to be determined and that expenses be paid.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
RICHARD BARTESKI
RESOLVED that as per the 2011 Financial Plan the Rural Municipality of Swan River purchase a Capital I Mulcher with attachments in the amount of $40,425.00 including GST.
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #6827 to #6869 for a total of $117,364.47;
Payroll Cheque #4246 to #4258 for a total of $15,411.73.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: