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 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Reeve Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick
Richard Barteski participated via conference call from 7:30 to 7:50 pm
Absent: Terry Neely
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 14, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that Council accept the letters of absence from the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, submitted by Councillors Richard Barteski and Terry Neely.
Carried:
RICHARD BARTESKI
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
Motion to withdraw resolution No. 4 (item no. 3.2) was made by mover Richard Barteski and Seconded by Don Machan.
Lorne Henkelman Yes
Glen Foster Yes
Don Machan Yes
Richard Barteski Yes
Terry Neely Absent
Earl Hrappstead Yes
Brian Burick Yes
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS Section 139(1) of the Municipal Act states that “A council may not reconsider a decision within one year after it is made unless:
(a) at the same meeting at which the decision is made, all members who voted are present; or
(b) a member gives written notice to the council, from at least one regular meeting to the next regular meeting, of a proposal to review and reverse the decision.”
AND WHEREAS Councillor Richard Barteski has submitted written notice to Council regarding Resolution No. 8 dated January 10, 2012 as shown below;
“WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Swan River and the Town of Swan River have been involved in discussions regarding future land use and development planning and possible revenue sharing through the joint Planning for the Future Committee;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River supports in principle the negotiation of a Revenue Sharing Agreement on future commercial and industrial properties with the boundaries of the R.M. of Swan River and the Town of Swan River.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River review and reverse the decision.
Lorne Henkelman No
Glen Foster Yes
Don Machan Yes
Richard Barteski Yes
Terry Neely Absent
Earl Hrappstead Yes
Brian Burick Yes
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the 2012 North West Regional Library Budget Estimates be accepted as received and included in the 2012 Financial Plan
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that R.M. of Swan River Weed Inspector, Wilson McQuay, be authorized to attend the Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association Seminar on Municipal Weed Control Issues on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 and that expenses be paid
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that Reeve, Lorne Henkelman, be authorized to sign an Agreement between the Rural Municipality of Swan River and Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship for the Licence to Construct Water Control Works as attached hereto.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS the following quotes have been received for the replacement of the walk door at the Durban Workshop:
Northern Specialties $631.00
Valley Door Systems $633.97
Rona $900.00
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we accept the quote from Northern Specialties and that the amount be added to the 2012 Financial Plan.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that 7 members of Council and 2 Equipment Operators be authorized to attend the AMM Municipal Officials Seminar & Trade Show in Brandon on April 11th & 12th, 2012 and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer, Debbie Reich, be authorized to attend the M.M.A.A. Annual Conference in Winnipeg April 22 to 25, 2012 and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
BRIAN BUIRCK
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River make a contribution to Swan River Lifeline in the amount of $800.00
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the balance of the 2011 Service Agreement with the Village of Benito be paid as follows:
Benito Fire Department $15,000.00
Benito Nuisance Grounds $10,000.00
Benito Physician $10,500.00
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River authorize the CAO to issue a letter of support in principle to the committee establishing the Swan River Safe House.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #7421 to #7439 for a total of $14,792.54 and
Payroll Cheque #4466 to #4474 for a total of $9,945.94 and
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, this meeting go into Camera and close the meeting to the public “to discuss unresolved legal matters.”
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: