RM of Swan River Minutes – November 29, 2011

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, November 29, 2011 at 9:30 a.m..


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

RICHARD BARTESKI
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 be adopted as received.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 be adopted as received.
Carried:

RICHARD BARTESKI
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River purchase a Customized Safety Management System from Safety Services Manitoba at a cost of $750.00 plus GST.
Carried:

EARL HRAPPSTEAD
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River place Christmas Ads with the Star & Times and CJ104 Radio as attached.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS CBF Christian School has made a presentation to the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River in regard to upgrading their playground structure;
AND WHEREAS Council is of the opinion that it will be a benefit to both the school and the community at large;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council authorize the CAO to draft a letter of support in principle to CBF Christian School for the proposed playground upgrades.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
RICHARD BARTESKI
RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River convene into a meeting of the Board of Revision for the hearing of appeals against assessments recommended by Manitoba Assessment for the current year Supplementary Assessments and the 2012 Assessment Roll.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS all applications to the Board of Revision have been heard and dealt with;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2012 Assessment Rolls be adopted subject to the attached Orders of the Board of Revision.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River Board of Revision be adjourned, and that this meeting reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council.
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*Reeve, Lorne Henkelman, declared an interest in agenda item 3.7, resolution no. 9 and withdrew from the council chamber without further participation in the matter under discussion.

DON MACHAN
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS Ernest and Heather Holian have submitted an application to subdivide the southerly 45 acres from Pt. SE 6-35-27W which contains an existing yardsite with 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 No. 2383-04;
AND the Development Plan, Section 3.3.4.2 c) allows for rural residences subject to the criteria outlined in Section 3.3.4.1;
AND the Zoning By-Law, Part 4, Table 4-1 provides for the establishment of a non-farm residence as a permitted use within this zone and the proposed 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
RICHARD BARTESKI
WHEREAS Verlin and Lana Barkman have submitted an application to subdivide a 6.31 acre lot on Pt. NW 35-34-29W which contains an existing yardsite with 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 No. 2383-04;
AND the Development Plan, Section 3.3.4.3 d) allows for the subdivision for a residence that is surplus to the farmer’s needs;
AND the Zoning By-Law, Part 4, Table 4-1 provides for the establishment of a non-farm residence as a permitted use within this zone and the proposed lot conforms to all minimum standards;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council in meeting duly assembled hereby approve said subdivision application.
Carried:

RICHARD BARTESKI
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS Alberta Lee Sigurdson has submitted an application to subdivide a 6.15 acre from Pt. SE 29-36-29W (roll #178500) to consolidate the additional land to Pt. SE 29-36-29W (roll #178600). The additional land is requirestablishment of a non-farm residence as a permitted use within this zone and the proposed lot conforms to all minimum standards;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council in meeting duly assembled hereby approve said subdivision application.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS Swan Valley Historical Museum has applied to Council for a Conditional Use Permit on Lot 1, Plan 2018 being part of SW 1/4 27-36-27W to allow for the construction of a 60’ X 120’ Pole Shed for use as a Museum and Historical Site set out as a conditional use in Table 4.1 of Zoning By-Law 2383-04 and no objections have been received;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council in meeting duly assemble approve said application.
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #7179 to #7216 for a total of $59,038.05;
Payroll Cheque #4377 to #4390 for a total of $12,624.69
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
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