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, April 8, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.
Present:
Reeve: Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely
Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick
Absent: Glen Foster
TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 25th, 2014 be adopted as received.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, held Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 be adopted as received.
Carried:
PUBLIC HEARING
9:35 a.m.
2014 Financial Plan &
General Borrowing By-Law No. 2435-14
The Public Hearing was opened at 9:35 a.m. and members of the public and the media were welcomed. Documents with the financial plan recap and borrowing by-law information were provided for those in attendance.
Reeve, Lorne Henkelman, presented details of the proposed 2014 Financial Plan, highlighting road rebuilding projects, capital purchases, mill rate and tax levy. The floor was opened to questions and comments.
Reeve, Lorne Henkelman, presented details on the bridge infrastructure project, including the location, scope and benefit of the project and the term and revised interest rate of the borrowing. The floor was opened to questions and comments.
2 members of the media and 2 members of the public were present.
The hearing was closed at 10:43 a.m.
TERRY NEELY
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2434-14, Levying Taxes for the year 2014, be read a second time.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2434-14, Levying Taxes for the year 2014, be read a third time and passed.
Lorne Henkelman Yes
Don Machan Yes
Terry Neely Yes
Brian Burick Yes
Glen Foster Absent
Alex Haluschak Yes
Earl Hrappstead Yes
Carried:
DON MACHAN
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River 2014 Five Year Capital Plan be accepted as attached and added to the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2435-14 to provide for Expenditure and Borrowing of funds for the construction of Municipal Bridge Infrastructure in the amount of $300,000.00 be read a first time.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the March 2014 Animal Control Officer’s Report be accepted as received and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS quotes have been received, as attached, for the removal of the old door and all requirements of the installation of a new door at the R.M.’s Swan River Workshop as follows:
Valley Door Systems $6,992.48 + taxes
Northern Specialties Ltd. $9,400.00 + taxes
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the quote provided from Valley Door Systems in the amount of $6,992.48 + taxes be accepted.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS quotes have been received, as attached, for the trade-in and purchase of rotary mower and sidearm from:
Nykolaishen Farm Equipment $31,080.00 + taxes
Mazergroup $25,000.00 + taxes
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the quote provided from Mazergroup in the amount of $25,000.00 + taxes be accepted.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River, pursuant to the provisions of the Natural Gas Franchise Agreement, between the R.M. of Swan River and Swan Valley Gas Corporation, hereby consents, unconditionally, to the assignment of the rights and obligations, as outlined within the said Franchise Agreement, from Swan Valley Gas Corporation to Centra Gas Manitoba Inc., effective as of the date of approval by the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba, to the proposed transaction for sale of all assets of Swan Valley Gas Corporation to Centra Gas Manitoba Inc., and further, the said municipality shall do, and take all necessary and further steps, including execution of documents, with respect to completing the said assignment of the Franchise Agreement.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2436-14, being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, to fix Conditions of Employment and related matters for employees of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, be read a first time.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS the bridge located on the Roaring River, locally known as Burnside Bridge, sustained substantial damage in the 2011 flood event;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River is of the opinion that the following project, being Construction of Municipal Bridge Infrastructure “Burnside Bridge”- located on Road #158 (between NE 10-36-27W and NW 11-36-27W) should be undertaken within the municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the R.M. of Swan River confirms that Stantec Consulting Ltd. has been appointed as the engineering firm for the bridge construction project;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the R.M. of Swan River, upon recommendation from Stantec Consulting Ltd., confirms that the Bridge Replacement Tender Bid submitted from ArmCon Ltd. was accepted.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
ALEX HALUSCHAK
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Swan River rescinded resolution no. 16, passed by council on January 14, 2014, giving approval to the Joint Amalgamation Plan that was submitted to Manitoba Municipal Government;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the R.M. of Swan River has been in discussions with the Council of the Village of Benito and Minister of Municipal Government, Stan Struthers;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River reaffirm their approval of the original Joint Amalgamation Plan, without change or alteration, and submit same to the Minister of Municipal Government for final review and approval.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #9182 to #9205 for a total of $95,286.92;
Payroll Cheque #5188 to #5196 for a total of $11,853.53 and
Council Payroll Cheque #5197 to #5203 for a total of $7,231.80.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
ALEX HALUSCHAK
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 and personnel matters.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: