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, May 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

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

GLEN FOSTER
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, held Tuesday, May 8, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2418-12, being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, levying for taxes for the year 2012 be read a first time.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS The Municipal Act requires each Municipality to prepare a Capital Expenditure Program for the five years following the current year and to adopt the program by resolution;
THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Capitl Expenditure Program for the Rural Municipality of Swan River as set out in manner and form approved by Manitoba Local Government (for the years 2013 to 2017) be and the same is hereby approved.
Carried:

EARL HRAPPSTEAD
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that 6 members of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend the A.M.M. Parkland June District Meeting in McCreary on Monday, June 11, 2012 and that indemnity and expenses be paid.
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BRIAN BURICK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS recreation is an integral part of the Swan River Valley Communities and upgrades to our athletic facilities are critical in providing recreation for our students and citizens;
AND WHEREAS this project will benefit the 2012 Manitoba Summer Games and all of the communities in the Swan Valley;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River supports the 2012 Swan Valley Host Society Inc. application for funding to the Parkland Regioanl Development Corporation Grant in regards to upgrading the Athletic Track located at the Swan Valley Regional Seconday School.
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EARL HRAPPSTEAD
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS Barry John Zawislak, Mervin Paul Zawislak and Deborah Josephine Racine have submitted an application to subdivide the southerly 20 acre parcel on Pt. SW 20-33-29W 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 R.M. of Swan River Zoing By-Law No. 2383-04;
AND the Development Plan, Section 3.3.4.2 d) allows for the subdivision of a rural residence that has been rendered surplus;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for 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:

BRIAN BURICK
DON MACHAN
WHEREAS Section 12(1)(2) of The Muncipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act allows for the appointment of an Assistant Senior Election Official to act in place of the SEO if, for some reason, the SEO cannot perform her duties;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lynn Williamson be appointed as Assistant Senior Election Official to act in the absence of the SEO if necessary.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #7558 to #7594 for a total of $82,290.62;
Payroll Cheque #4530 to #4538 for a total of $9,728.71 and
Council Payroll Cheque #4539 to #4544 for a total of $8,389.16.
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
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