Regular Meeting of the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, held in the Council Chambers, in Minitonas, Manitoba this 21st day of May, 2019 A.D. at 7:00 p.m.


Present:
Reeve; W. Pacamaniuk
Councillors; L. Hutman, C. Densen, G. Bartel, W. Kolisnyk & D. Wagner
C.A.O; P. Simpson

Absent with Notice:
Councillor; S. Walmsley

Additional Correspondence:
7.10 Association for Community Living
7.11 Swan Valley Historical Museum

1. G. Bartel – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended.
Carried.

2. W. Kolisnyk – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT Councillor Hutman shall be appointed as Finance Chair for this council meeting.
Carried.

3. D. Wagner – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held on May 7th, shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried.

4. L. Hutman – G. Bartel
WHEREAS we do hereby authorize payment of the List of Accounts numbered 2520 to 6629 inclusive, amounting to $272,966.10 including VOIDED cheque #6620.
Carried.

5. C. Densen – W. Kolisnyk
RESOLVED THAT the Financial Statement for the month ending April 30th, 2019 shall be approved as presented.
Carried.

6. L. Hutman – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the Staff Expense Reports as submitted.
Carried.

7. W. Kolisnyk – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT the members of the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman are hereby appointed as ‘Weed Inspectors’ for the municipality, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT payment for expenses directly related to the costs of performing services for weed inspections will be made in accordance with the current municipal indemnity by-laws and policies.
Carried.

8. G. Bartel – L. Hutman
WHEREAS the Community & Regional Planning Branch has reviewed the application for subdivision of PT of SW ¼ Sec. 19-36-26W (IMMERKAR/SCHROEDER) on behalf of the municipality and finds it to be in compliance with the Zoning By-Law for the RM of Minitonas; and
WHEREAS the proposed subdivision meets the provincial criteria for a subdivision; and
WHEREAS the application has been reviewed by the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, and found to be acceptable by the members of council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby approve the subdivision of the aforementioned parcel of land on the condition that all requirements from all Provincial Government Departments are met as per the details submitted to the Municipality by Manitoba Municipal Relations, Community & Regional Planning services dated May 3rd, 2019.
Carried.

9. C. Densen – W. Kolisnyk
WHEREAS Deborah Schaefer and Lance Keehn has submitted an Application for Conditional Use under the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman (RM of Minitonas) Zoning By-law # 01/2007 to reduce the minimum requirement site are from 4 acres to 2.42 acres to allow for the keeping of animals/livestock in a “RR” (Rural Residential Zone); and
WHEREAS after careful consideration of the application and all representations made for or against the application at the required Public Hearing held on April 25th, 2019
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby agrees to approve the said Conditional Use application subject to the attached conditions.
Carried.

10. G. Bartel – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby agree to pay the 2018 Gravel Holdback to Campbell Construction as per the attached.
Carried.

11. W. Kolisnyk – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT the members of the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman Council do hereby agree to go ‘In Camera’ as a Committee of the Whole in accordance with Subsection 152 (3)(b)(ii) of The Municipal Act.
Carried.

12. L. Hutman – G. Bartel
RESOLVED THAT we do agree to return to reopen the meeting to the public in accordance with Subsection 152(4) of The Municipal Act.
Carried.

13. G. Bartel – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman does hereby agree to continue past curfew by majority of council in accordance with the current Procedures By-Law.
Carried.

14. G. Bartel – W. Kolisnyk
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman purchase 4 chairs for the Council Chambers at the CAO’s discretion.
Carried.

15. C. Densen – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT all members of Council and the CAO shall be authorized to attend the G5 meeting hosted by the Town of Swan River on June 3rd, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all applicable expenses related to said meeting will be paid in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws.
Carried.

16. W. Kolisnyk – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT all members of Council as well at the CAO shall be authorized to attend the upcoming AMM Parkland June District Meeting in Gilbert Plains June 12th, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all applicable expenses related to said meeting will be paid in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws.
Carried.

17. D. Wagner – L. Hutman
RESOLVED THAT we do hereby approve the attendance of 1 member of council at the meeting to be held May 23rd, 2019 at the Winnipegosis Curling Rink to discuss a cell service lobby group; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all applicable expenses related to said meeting will be paid in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws.
Carried.

18. G. Bartel – L. Hutman
WHEREAS the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman Council has discussed and are prepared to set the wages and salaries for 2019;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Reeve is hereby authorized to sign the “2019 Salaries and Wages” listing for the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman employees.
Carried.

19. G. Bartel – D. Wagner
RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman do a letter of support for the local Parent Advisory Council (PAC), for the Minitonas School to expand the playground facilities at the Minitonas School to include a 24×24 sandbox and an additional swing set.
Carried.

20. C. Densen – L. Hutman
WHEREAS economic development is essential to maintaining and growing the Swan River Valley and the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman;
THERE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we continue to support Swan Valley RISE through the year 2020.
Defeated.

21. W. Kolisnyk – C. Densen
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:58 p.m. to meet again on June 4th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. for the next regular meeting of council.
Carried.