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 Monday, November 10th, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.



Present
Reeve: Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan
Alex Haluschak, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick
Absent: Terry Neely

ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 be adopted as received. Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting, held on Monday, November 10th, 2014 be adopted as received.
Carried:

DELEGATION: None

GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the notice of absence from the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, November 14, 2014, be accepted as attached.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Animal Control Officer report for October, 2014 be accepted as received and that expenses be paid.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River approve payment of an additional grant to the Durban Recreation Board in an amount up to $1,757.73; upon presentation of the appropriate receipts.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River has determined that, under the terms of By-Law No. 2381-04, the condition of the attached property has become unsightly, a nuisance and possible danger to the public;
AND WHEREAS it has also been determined that the commercial enterprise being operated at the attached property does not conform to Zoning By-Law No. 2383-04, and would require a Conditional Use Approval from council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the owner of the aforementioned property shall be given written notice advising of the contravention of these by-laws and stipulating a date by which these infractions must be rectified; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, should the condition of the property not be corrected by the advised deadline, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River shall provide authorization for the work to be completed and the associated costs of said work shall be charged to the owners of the property.
Lorne Henkelman Yes
Don Machan No
Terry Neely Absent
Brian Burick Yes
Glen Foster No
Alex Haluschak Yes
Earl Hrappstead Yes
Carried:

ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 be cancelled.
Carried:

ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that payment be made to the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District in the amount of $26,354.02, as per the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that a grant paid to the Thunderhill Ski Club in the amount of $19,500.00, as per the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River pay the 2014 Levy for Assessment Services in the amount of $47,232.00, as per the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:

DON MACHAN
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
WHEREAS it has come to the attention of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River that there are areas on Provincial Road Allowances where the trees and scrub have been allowed to grow to the point where they interfere with the visibility for vehicles trying to enter the roadway, thus creating a traffic hazard;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River Council petition Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation to conduct tree removal or scrub cutting at the intersections as detailed and attached hereto; in the interest of public safety.
Carried:

EARL HRAPPSTEAD
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the 10% Holdback for Campbell Construction Inc. on the supply of crushed gravel, be paid out in the amount of $3,750.00
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #9669 to #9708 for a total of $186,484.89;
Payroll Cheque #5399 to #5411 for a total of $17,214.10; and
Council Payroll Cheque #5412 – #5418 for a total of $7,001.40.
Carried:

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Boundary Line drainage project; SLWCD & R.M. of Minitonas
Work on municipal property without authorization – Invoice received
Resident request to purchase bridge timbers
Community Foundation of Swan Valley – R.M. Ad in Annual Report

INFORMATION & CORRESPONDENCE
Kenville Memorial Hall Board has repaid the $7,500.00 advance for roof repairs
AMM News Bulletin

COMMITTEE MEETINGS & SEMINARS ATTENDED
Workplace Safety & Health meeting (Don Machan)
Prairie Mountain Health (Lorne Henkelman)
Medical Stakeholders (Lorne Henkelman, Alex Haluschak)

BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: