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 11, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.
Present
Reeve: Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak
Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick
BRIAN BURICK
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, February 25th, 2014 be adopted as received.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, held Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 be adopted as received. Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. be re-scheduled for Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce 2014 budget amounts be approved as attached and added to the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the 2014 Budget Estimates for the North West Regional Library be approved as attached and added to the 2014 Financial Plan
Carried:
DON MACHAN
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the following amounts be approved for 2014 Service Contracts and Grants to the Village of Benito as listed below and added to the 2014 Financial Plan:
Service Contracts:
Landfill $11,500.00
Fire Protection $15,000.00
Grants:
Physician Services $12,500.00
Bentio Cemetery $ 400.00
Insur. Benito Rec. Centre $ 9,500.00
Benito Rec. Centre Operations $ 7,500.00
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the 2014 Swan Valley District Recreation Commission Budget Estimates be accepted as attached and added to the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that $1,000.00 be paid to Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce in support of sending a representative to the “Thompson Trade Show” to promote the Swan Valley.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the 2014 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Membership dues be paid as per the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the 2014 Levy for the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board in the amount of $8,236.00 be paid as per the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS Malcolm Stewart Campbell and Mary Antoinette Campbell are the owners of Pt. S.W. 1/4 35-36-27W and have made application to subdivide a 22 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 the subdivision of an existing yardsite with residence for a retiring farmer;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for non-farm Rural Residences as a permitted use within the “AG” Zone and the lot conforms to all minimum standards;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council in meeting duly assembled hereby approve said subdivision application.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2433-14 being a by-law to amend Schedule “D” (General Fees) of By-Law No. 2385-04 to Administer & Enforce the Building & Plumbing Codes, including the Building & Mobile Homes Act, be read a first time.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that 2 members of council and 3 employees be authorized to attend the Municipal Officials Seminar and Municipalities Trading Company of Manitoba Ltd. Trade Show taking place April 16 and 17, 2014 in Brandon.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the February 2014 Animal Control Officer’s Report be accepted as received and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the 2014 Budget Estimates for Service Contracts with the Village of Bowsman be approved as attached and added to the 2014 Financial Plan.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS Lance and Kathy Keehn have applied to Council for a Contional Use Permit on part of SW 1/4 of 27-36-28W to allow for the establishment of a Motor Vehicle Salvage or Wrecking Operation; set out as a conditional use in Table 4.1 of Zoning By-Law No. 2383-04 and any presentations have been received and duly considered;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve said application subject to the conditions as attached.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that CAO, Debbie Reich and Office Clerk, Lynn Williamson, be authorized to attend the Election Training Seminar in Dauphin on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS tenders have been received for the crushing of approximately 6,000 yard of traffic gravel at the Alpine Pit in the R.M. of Swan River from the following:
Campbell Construction Inc.
C & B Stirling Enterprises Ltd.
Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the tender be accepted from Campbell Construction Inc.
Carried:
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
DON MACHAN
WHEREAS tenders have been received for the crushing of approximately 20,000 yards of traffic gravel at various pits in the R.M. of Swan River from the following:
Campbell Construction Inc.
C & B Stirling Enterprises Ltd.
Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the tender be accepted from Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
DON MACHAN
WHEREAS tenders have been received for the hauling and application of approximately 30,000 yards of traffic gravel upon gravel surfaced roads in the R.M. of Swan River from the following:
Campbell Construction Inc.
Eastside Gravel Co. Ltd.
Cook Bros Cartage Ltd.
Mykula Trucking Ltd.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the tender be accepted from Eastside Gravel Co. Ltd.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #9129 to #9155 for a total of $38,753.18;
Payroll Cheque #5163 to #5171 for a total of $11,735.91 and
Council Payroll Cheque #5172 to #5178 for a total of $6,662.65
Carried:
*Note:
Written Notice of Motion was filed with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Council of the R.M. of Swan River regarding the intention to rescind resolution no. 16, dated January 14, 2014; being a resolution approving the Joint Amalgamation Plan.
GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: