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, July 10, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely,
Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick
GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, June 26, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, held Tuesday, July 10, 2012 be adopted as received. Carried:
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS the quarter section of land described as NE 1/4 of Section 16, Township 36, Range 27W is directly adjacent to the southern boundary of the Town of Swan River;
AND WHEREAS the Swan Valley Planning District has designated this quarter section for future Town of Swan River expansion and this land would be suitable for commercial highway and residential development;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Swan River is in need of large lots for future commercial development and this development will benefit the entire Valley;
AND WHEREAS the owners of this land have made a presentation to the Town of Swan River Council about having this land annexed into the jurisdiction of the Town of Swan River to expedite any re-designation of the land as well as enhance the accessibility to Town services that would be needed for any future development;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River support the Town of Swan River’s proposal for annexation.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River approve a donation of 300 yards of pit run gravel from the Alpine Pit (approx. value $670.00 – hauling not included) to the Alpine Community Centre.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS a large amount of the communication received for council concerning meetings, upcoming events and general information comes in email format;
AND WHEREAS it is both necessary and expedient for council members to be able to personally receive said email communications;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all members of council be required to have personal access to receive email.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River approve a bridge repair project at Nemez Crossing and the funds be transferred from the Bridge Reserve account to a maximum of $6,000.00 and that any balance shall be paid by Ward 6.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS Jack Gilsoul, Dorothy Gilsoul, Donna Mae Dauphinee, Dwayne Gilsoul, and L. Denise Gogal have submitted an application to subdivide a 2.84 acre parcel on Pt. N 17-36-27W 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 R.M. of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. 2383-04;
AND the Development Plan, Section 3.3.4.3 c) allows for the subdivision of a rural residence for a retiring resident farmer;
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:
DON MACHAN
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS Ann Haggerty has submitted an application to subdivide the Westerly 2.5 acre parcel on Pt. Lot 2, Plan 42523 (NE 1/4 Sec. 9-37-27W), the proposed lot will be sold for new rural 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 Zoning By-Law No. 2383-04;
AND the Development Plan, Section 3.3.4.2 c) allows for the subdivision of a rural residences on land with low potential for agricultural use;
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:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
WHEREAS Patricia Ann Minish has submitted an application to subdivide a 3.03 acre parcel on Pt. SE 1/4 Sec. 25-36-29W (roll #176600) and the proposed lot will be consolidated with the existing yardsite with residence (roll #176500) owned by David and Michelle Minish;
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 Zoning By-Law No. 2383-04;
AND the Development Plan, Section 3.3.4.2 c) allows for the subdivision of a rural residence on land with low potential for agricultural use;
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:
TERRY NEELY
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Animal Control Report for June 2012 be accepted as received and that expenses be paid
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS tender bids were received for construction of grade preparation and granular base course on Road #216 South of 6-37-28W for a distance of 1,140 metres from the following
Contractor Price
Intermountain Contracting Ltd. $136,032.55
Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd. $72,678.75
Campbell Construction $133,283.55
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the tender bid submitted by Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd. for a cost of $72,678.75 be accepted and approved.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
DON MACHAN
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 personnel matters”.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Swan River and the Town of Swan River were joint owners on the Recycling Building located at the Swan River Landfill Site which was destroyed by fire in 2011;
AND WHEREAS replacing the building and continuing the Recycling Program is very important to the residents and the environment and will extend the life of the landfill site;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River in conjunction with the Town of Swan River accept the tender bid from Minish Construction Limited to construct the Swan Valley Recycle Depot Shop/Office as per schedule “A” attached.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #7707 to #7757 for a total of $94,991.72;
Payroll Cheque #4583 to #4594 for a total of $13,180.49 and
Council Payroll Cheque #4595 to #4601 for a total of $11,338.11.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: