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, July 8th, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Present
Reeve: Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster
Don Machan
Alex Haluschak
Terry Neely
Brian Burick
Absent: Earl Hrappstead
Delegation presentations were received from:
Nathan Klekta (Klekta Industries) regarding scrubbing & mowing
Sylvia Skulmoski regarding Poplar Ave. drainage
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Minutes the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 be adopted as received. Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting, held on Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 be adopted as received.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the notice of absence from the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 be accepted as attached.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that the Animal Control Officer’s Report for June 2014 be accepted as received, and that expenses be paid.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS Jeffrey and Danielie Penner are the owners of Pt. S.W. ¼ 16-36-29W and have made application to subdivide a 10.09 acre Rural Residential Parcel with an existing yard site and residence;
AND the subject property is designated AGRICULTURAL AND RUAL DEVELOPMENT AREA according to the Swan Valley Planning District Development Plan and is zoned “AG” Agricultural General according the R.M. of Swan River Zoning By-Law #2383-04;
AND the Development Plan Section 3.3.4.3 d) allows for the “subdivision of an existing farmstead which contains a habitable dwelling and/or defined shelter belt which is no longer required as part of the farm operation and has become surplus”;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for the location of a non-farm Rural Residence as a permitted use with the “AG” Zone and the lot conforms to all minimum requirements;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council in meeting duly assembled hereby approve said subdivision application.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS John Michael Stevenson is the owner of Pt. N.E. ¼ 15-37-29W and has made application to subdivide a 15.50 acre Rural Residential Parcel with an existing yard site and residence;
AND the subject property is designated AGRICULTURAL AND RUAL DEVELOPMENT AREA according to the Swan Valley Planning District Development Plan and is zoned “AG” Agricultural General according 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 farmstead for a retiring farmer who wishes to retain his/her residence for retirement”;
AND the Zoning By-Law provides for the location of a non-farm Rural Residence as a permitted use with the “AG” Zone and the lot conforms to all minimum requirements;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council in meeting duly assembled hereby approve said subdivision application.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that wages for the 2014 Municipal Election be approved as per the Election Wage Schedule “A”.
Carried:
DON MACHAN
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS the Community Foundation of Swan Valley is a vital avenue of support for many organizations within the Swan River Valley; and
WHEREAS each year investment earnings from the endowed donations allow the Community Foundation of Swan Valley to grant tens of thousands of dollars to a wide range of non-profit organizations and initiatives within the Swan Valley; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River acknowledges and affirms the benefit to the community as a whole of the work done by the Community Foundation of Swan Valley;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River proclaims the week commencing July 20th, 2014 as “Community Foundation of Swan Valley Week.”
Carried:
ALEX HALUSCHAK
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the attached list of unpaid accounts receivable be added to taxes.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
ALEX HALUSCHAK
RESOLVED that the 2014 per capita fee for 911 Emergency Services be paid in the amount of $7,612.54.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that Matt Wills be hired as casual replacement Motor Grader operator.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DON MACHAN
WHEREAS the Village of Benito and the Rural Municipality of Swan River have been designated as amalgamation partners; and
WHEREAS the Village of Benito requested a meeting of the two municipalities, in a letter dated June 2, 2014; and
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Swan River responded to this letter and provided pertinent documents and information via email on June 10th, 2014 and responded again on June 16th, 2014; and
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Swan River has made several requests for similar information;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Swan River confirms that it is indeed in favor of having a meeting with the Village of Benito, and that once the Village of Benito has provided the requested documentation to the Rural Municipality of Swan River, a meeting date shall be set.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #9368 to #9404 for a total of $115,744.90;
Payroll Cheque #5268 to #5280 for a total of $16,004.04 and
Council Payroll Cheque #5281 to #5297 for a total of $7,184.45.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
Carried: