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, March 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Present
Reeve: Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak
Terry Neely, Brian Burick
Absent: Earl Hrappstead
GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Minutes the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, March 12, 2013 adopted as received.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting, held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 be adopted as received
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the letter of absence from the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 be accepted as attached hereto.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS Stuart and Carole Cowan are registered owners of DESC NW 28-35-27W (Roll #98250-CT# 2113672) and Glen Lambert is the registered owner of DESC NW 28-35-27W (Roll #98200-CT# 2192958);
AND WHEREAS Stuart and Carole Cowan have applied to subdivide approximately one acre from Roll #98250 that will consolidated to Glen Lambert on Roll #98200;
AND the Subject properties are designated AGRICULTURE/RURAL AREA according to the Swan Valley Planning District Development Plan and is zoned “AG” Agricultural General according to the R.M. of Swan River By-Law #2383-04;
AND the Development Plan section 3.3.4.2a) allows for the subdivision of land for farm residential and agricultural purposes;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for farm residences 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:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS Glen Lambert is registered owner of DESC SW 33-35-27W (Roll #100500-CT# 95532) and Stuart and Carole Cowan are the registered owners of DESC SW 28-35-27W (Roll #100550-CT# 100735);
AND WHEREAS Glen Lambert has applied to subdivide approximately one acre from Roll #100500 that will consolidated to Stuart and Carole Cowan on Roll #100550;
AND the Subject properties are designated AGRICULTURE/RURAL AREA according to the Swan Valley Planning District Development Plan and is zoned “AG” Agricultural General according to the R.M. of Swan River By-Law #2383-04;
AND the Development Plan section 3.3.4.2a) allows for the subdivision of land for farm residential and agricultural purposes;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for farm residences 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
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River is open to discussions with the neighbouring municipalities of Village of Benito, R.M. of Minitonas, Village of Bowsman, and Town of Swan River regarding the potential of amalgamation.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS severe weather events in 2012 caused extensive damage to the areas on and around the groomed snowmobile trails;
AND WHEREAS the Swan Valley Snowmobile Association has incurred substantial expense in order to open up and restore said trails to a useable state;
AND WHEREAS the use of the snowmobile trails has a significant economic benefit to the community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River approve payment of a one time grant in the amount of $5,000.00 and that it be added to the 2013 Financial Plan.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the following 2013 Fees for Service and 2013 Grants for the Village of Benito be approved and added to the 2013 Financial Plan:
FEES FOR SERVICE
Fire Protection (Operating & Call out fees) $20,000.00
Landfill Services $ 3,750.00
GRANTS
Recreation Complex $15,000.00
July 1st Fireworks $ 300.00
Benito Cemetery $ 400.00
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the December 31, 2012 Year End Financial Statement be accepted as received.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #8348 to #8377 for a total of $114,253.66; and
Payroll Cheque #4840 to #4847 for a total of $9,681.11.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
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 pending agreements.”.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public. Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: