Regular Meeting of the members of Council of the Rural Municipality of Minitonas, held in Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 22nd day of February, 2012 A.D. at 7:15 pm.


Present:
Reeve McIntosh,
Councillors: Pacamaniuk, Klekta, Eisner & Rinsdorf
C.A.O.: Carolyn Gordon

Delegations:
7:30 pm Ann Dandeneau – Re: Economic Development

Additions to Agenda:
3.4 Approve Delegation – Reeve & Assistant CAO: Parkland District Meeting – Rorketon March 19th, 2012
4.7 Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce re: Thompson Trade Show Funding Request

1.
W. Pacamaniuk – D. Klekta
RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended.
Carried.

2.
E. Rinsdorf – C. Eisner
RESOLVED THAT the financial statement for the year ending December 31, 2011 and the bank reconciliation for the month ending January 31, 2012 shall be adopted as presented.
Carried.

3.
W. Pacamaniuk – E. Rinsdorf
RESOLVED THAT the RM of Minitonas Council agrees to share a ¼ page ad in the 2012 Military Service Recognition as per the sample and cost schedule attached hereto.
Carried.

4.
D. Klekta – W. Pacamaniuk
RESOLVED THAT the RM of Minitonas Council approves the Reeve and Assistant CAO to attend the Parkland District Meeting in Rorketon, MB, March 19th, 2012;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with the current RM of Minitonas Indemnity By-Law and the RM of Minitonas Policy Manual.
Carried.

5.
E. Rinsdorf – D. Klekta
WHEREAS MTS Allstream has submitted a Right-of-Way Agreement to the municipality for review and consideration by Council;
AND WHEREAS the Council approves the request of MTS known as File No. 9089840;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO, Carolyn Gordon be authorized to sign the aforementioned Right-of-Way Application submitted by MTS Allstream on behalf of the municipality.
Carried.

6.
C. Eisner – E. Rinsdorf
RESOLVED THAT the RM of Minitonas will advertise the position of Grader Operator for the municipality as attached hereto, with a deadline for applications to be set as March 20th, 2012.
Carried.

7.
W. Pacamaniuk – D. Klekta
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby approve the attendance of the members of the RM of Minitonas Council at the Municipal Trade Show in Brandon;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with the current RM of Minitonas Indemnity By-Law and the RM of Minitonas Policy Manual.
Carried.

8.
D. Klekta – E. Rinsdorf
WHEREAS the Thompson Trade Show is a great opportunity to promote the Swan River Valley;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Minitonas does hereby agree to contribute $1.00 per capita as per the 2011 Census ($996.00).
Councillor Eisner asked for a recorded vote.
Rinsdorf yes
Eisner no
Klekta yes
Pacamaniuk yes
McIntosh yes
Carried.

9.
W. Pacamaniuk – D. Klekta
WHEREAS the Council of the RM of Minitonas feels it is important to improve local health services and strive to encourage more health care professionals to come to practice in the Swan River Valley;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a letter be sent to the Parkland Regional Health Authority in support of the development of a Primary Health Centre in Swan River, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the creation of a Swan Valley Medical Clinic for health care professionals should become a key consideration in the plans to develop this new Primary Health Centre and repurposing the existing health centre facility.
Carried.

10.
E. Rinsdorf – C. Eisner
WHEREAS the RM of Minitonas Council has requested an amendment to the contract for purchase of a new grader;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the revised purchase agreement shall be accepted by Council as per the copy attached hereto, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer shall be authorized to sign the new agreement on behalf of the municipality.
Carried.

11.
W. Pacamaniuk – C. Eisner
WHEREAS the Council of the RM of Minitonas has done the appropriate advertising and held a Public Hearing with regards to application for a variance on the setbacks of the property known as Lot 26, Plan 1310 as per the regulations in the Planning Act;
AND WHEREAS there were no objections filed regarding the proposed variation;
AND WHEREAS the Council has reviewed the application and agrees that the reduction of the setback is appropriate for the property, and that the Variation Order shall be hereby approved;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer shall be authorized to sign the Variation Order on behalf of the municipality, under the terms and conditions included in the order and application, copies of which are attached hereto.
Carried.

12.
W. Pacamaniuk – E. Rinsdorf
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:50 pm to meet again for the next Regular Meeting of Council on March 7th, 2012 at 8:00 am.
Carried.