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, August 26th, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Present
Reeve: Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan,
Alex Haluschak, Brian Burick
Absent: Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 be adopted as received.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting, held on Tuesday, August 26th, 2014 be adopted as received.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the notices of absence from the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, August 26th, 2014, be accepted as attached.
Carried:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7:35 p.m. Public Hearing – Zoning Variation – Horton, Lot 1, Plan 35843
DELEGATIONS:
None
BRIAN BURICK
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Financial Statements to July 31st, 2014 be accepted as received. Carried:
DON MACHAN
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS Evelyn Shirley Yufrym is the owner of Pt. SW ¼ 26-34-28W and has made application to subdivide an 18.0 acre Rural Residential Parcel with an existing yardsite and 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 3.3.4.3 d) allows for a “subdivision of an existing farmstead which contains a habitable dwelling and/or defined shelterbelt which is no longer required as part of the farming operation and has become surplus”;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for the location of a non-farm Rural Residence as a permitted us within the “AG” Zone and the lot conforms to all minimum requirements’
NOW THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED that council in meeting duly assembled hereby approve said subdivision application. Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS Reinhold & Leona Seib are the owners of Pt. NW ¼ 14-36-27W and have made application to subdivide a 30.0 acre Rural Residential Parcel with an existing yardsite and 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 3.3.4.3 c) allows for a “subdivision of an existing farmstead for a retiring farmer who wishes to retain his/her farm residence for retirement purposes”;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for the location of a non-farm Rural Residence as a permitted us within the “AG” Zone and the lot conforms to all minimum requirements’
NOW THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED that council in meeting duly assembled hereby approve said subdivision application.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
WHEREAS Robert Horton has applied to council for a Zoning Variance on Lot 1, Plan 35843 to vary the minimum required setback for accessory uses, buildings and structures on a rural residential lot from the required one hundred and twenty five (125) feet , as per Table 4-4 of By-Law #2383-04, to one hundred (100) feet; and
WHEREAS notice of the Public Hearing was posted and delivered to adjacent landowners; and
WHEREAS any presentations have been received and duly considered;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River approve said Zoning Variation Application.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River hired Matt Wills as casual replacement Grader Operator, commencing July 7th, 2014, as attached.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the following Community Centre & Hall Grants be paid as per the 2014 Financial Plan:
Kenville Memorial Hall $1,000.00
Big Woody Community Centre $ 500.00
Alpine Community Centre $ 500.00
Lavender Good Neighbour Centre $ 500.00
Durban Recreation Centre $1,000.00
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the attached list of tax additions in the amount of $12,459.00, and tax reductions in the amount of $6,050.19, for a net increase of $6,408.81, as provided by Manitoba Local Government Assessment Services, be approved.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the CAO be authorized to attend the MMAA Amalgamation Panel Session, and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #9484 to #9515 for a total of $116,212.65; and
Payroll Cheque #5321 to #5313 for a total of $18,292.33.
Carried:
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Durban Curling Rink Building
Gerrard Metal – wanting to pick up scrap metal from Durban Landfill
Zoning Variation Application – Martin
Tax Discounts
Road #172 (Crestview) Road Rebuild Project
Road #165 Drainage Project
INFORMATION & CORRESPONDENCE
AMM News Bulletin
SLWCD Audited Financial Statement
COMMITTEE MEETINGS & SEMINARS ATTENDED
Swan Valley RISE (Lorne Henkelman)
Medical Stakeholders (Lorne Henkelman)
Prov. MB Roundtable on Skill & Training (Lorne Henkelman, Alex Haluschak)
SLWCD – (Brian Burick)
GLEN FOSTER
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 for “preliminary discussions, which, if discussed in public could prejudice the municipality’s ability to carry out an activity or negotiation”.
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: