RM of Swan River Minutes – February 14, 2012


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, February 14, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.

Present: Deputy Reeve Don Machan
Councillors: Glen Foster, Richard Barteski (left the meeting at approx. 10:20 a.m.), Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick, Reeve Lorne Henkelman (attended via conference call from 9:30 a.m until approx. 10:45 a.m.)

GLEN FOSTER
RICHARD BARTESKI
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, January 24, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:

RICHARD BARTESKI
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
(Resolution tabled until the regular Council Meeting of February 28, 2012.)

EARL HRAPPSTEAD
GLEN FOSTER
(Resolution tabled until the regular Council Meeting of February 28, 2012.)

BRIAN BURICK
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that Motion (Resolution No. 3, Item 3.1), moved by Richard Barteski and Seconded by Earl Hrappstead, and Motion (Resolution No. 4, Item 3.2) moved by Earl Hrappstead and seconded by Glen Foster both be tabled and revisited at the next regular meeting of Council on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.
Lorne Henkelman Yes
Glen Foster No
Don Machan No
Richard Barteski No
Terry Neely Yes
Earl Hrappstead Yes
Brian Burick Yes
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Meeting of Council of Tuesday, February 14, 2012 be amended to include an in Camera Session with Manitoba Conservation.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, this meeting go into Camera and close the meeting to the public to receive a presentation on proposed changes to Provincial Regulations regarding Licence to Construct Water Control Works requirements.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend the AMM Parkland District Mayors, Reeves, and CAO’s meeting in RM of Lawrence on Monday, March 19, 2012 and that expenses be paid.
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Swan River supports the proposed construction of the new Primary Health Care Centre at the site of the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the CAO be authorized to issue a letter of support for the project to the Parkland Regional Health Authority.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that Reeve, Lorne Henkelman, be authorized to attend the Parkland Doctor Recruitment meeting in Dauphin, Monday, February 27, 2012 and that expenses be paid.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the 2012 Service Agreement budget amounts from the Village of Benito be approved and included in the 2012 Financial Plan:
Benito Nuisance Grounds $10,000.00
Benito Fire Department $17,000.00
Benito Physician $10,500.00
Benito Rec. Complex Insur. $ 7,500.00
Cemetery Grant $ 400.00
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
RICHARD BARTESKI
RESOLVED that transfers be made to and from the Gas Tax Reserve Fund as per the 2011 Financial Plan.
Carried:

RICHARD BARTESKI
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #7361 to #7420 for a total of $142,646.00;
Payroll Cheque #4449 to #4458 for a total of $10,570.45 and
Council Payroll Cheque #4459 to #4465 for a total of $7,231.05.
Carried:

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