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, September 11, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick
Absent: Terry Neely
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, August 28, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, held Tuesday, September 11, 2012 be adopted as received. Carried:
DON MACHAN
ALEX HALUSCHAK
WHEREAS Ward Perchuk has submitted an application to subdivide approximately 12 acres on Pt. NE 1/4 of Sec. 28-36-27W, owned by Clifford Kooistra, 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 the R.M. of Swan River Zoning By-Law #2383-04;
AND the Development Plan, Section 3.3.4.2 d) allows for the subdivision of rural residences which have 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:
DON MACHAN
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the attached list of tax additions in the amount of $63,737.48, and tax reductions in the amount of $12,482.67, for a net increase of $51,254.81, as provided by Manitoba Assessment Services, be approved.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the following Cemetery Grants have been paid as per the 2012 Financial Plan:
Bowsman Cemetery Board $400.00
Alpine Cemetery Board $300.00
Riverside Cemetery Board $300.00
Durban Joint Stock Cemetery $300.00
Fairdale Cemetery $300.00
Village of Benito Cemetery $400.00
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the following Arena and Recreation Facility Grants be paid as per the 2012 Financial Plan:
Kenville Community Skating Arena $1,250.00
Bowsman Community Arena $5,000.00
Benito Community Complex $7.500.00
Village of Benito re: Arena Complex Insur. $7,500.00
S.V. Historical Museum $6,000.00
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the following Hall & Community Centre Grants be or have been paid as per the 2012 Financial Plan:
Durban Community Centre $1,000.00 (paid)
Kenville Memorial Hall $1,000.00 (paid)
Big Woody Community Centre $ 500.00
Alpine Community Centre $ 500.00
Lavender Good Neighbour Centre $ 500.00
Carried:
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that payment be made in the amount of $28,513.00 to the Swan Valley RISE Committee for Regional Economic Development as per the 2012 Financial Plan.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that 7 members of council and the CAO be authorized to attend the 14th annual Association of Manitoba Municipalities Convention in Winnipeg, November 26-29, 2012 and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River hereby appoint Lorne Henkelman as the Designaged Officer to bid on property at the 2012 Tax Sale.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #7890 to #7925 for a total of $101,620.01;
Payroll Cheque #4650 to #4664 for a total of $16,599.70 and
Council Payroll Cheque #4665 to #4671 for a total of $7,402.13
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: