RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF CLANWILLIAM
REGULAR MEETING- MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12TH, 2010
The Council of the Town of Erickson held its regular meeting duly assembled in the Council Chambers of the Town of Erickson on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 at 9:00 am.
Members Present: Reeve Victor Baraniuk;
Councillor Jim Nylen;
Councillor Dave Maduke;
Councillor Les Woloshen;
Councillor Mitch Synchyshyn;
CAO Kat Bridgeman;
Call to Order;
Reeve Baraniuk called the meeting to order at 9:03 pm.
2. Adoption of the Agenda;
Resolution No. 111/10
NYLEN - WOLOSHEN
Be It Resolved That the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
3. Adoption of Minutes;
Resolution No. 112/10
Maduke - nylen
Be It Resolved That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13th, 2010 and the special meeting minutes of May 3rd, 2010 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
4. Delegations and Petitions;
a) Dorothy & Mervin Brewer - 9:15am;
Mr. & Mrs. Brewer attend the meeting to discuss land ownership and survey options.
b) Westcon Equipment – Todd Dokken – 11:00am;
c) Toromont Cat – Bob Gladden – 11:30am;
d) Brandt/John Deere – Brett Moreton – 1:30 pm;
Presentations were made to Council on Motor Graders by representatives from Westcon, Toromont and Brandt.
Finance;
a) List of Accounts for Approval;
Resolution No. 113/10
SYNCHYSHYN - WOLOSHEN
Be It Resolved That Council approve the payment of the April 2010 accounts as recommended by the Finance Committee and as represented by cheque no.’s 4566 to 4614 inclusive and totalling $ 25,727.74 from the General Account of the R.M. of Clanwilliam.
CARRIED
b) Approval of Council Indemnities;
Resolution No. 114/10
Synchyshyn - maduke
Be It Resolved That Council for the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam approve the April 2010 indemnities and expenses for members of Council as follows:
Reeve Victor Baraniuk $ 600.00
Councillor Jim Nylen: $ 518.40
Councillor Les Woloshen: $ 400.00
Councillor Dave Maduke: $ 754.88
Councillor Mitch Synchyshyn: $ 300.00
CARRIED
- Public Hearings;
Resolution No. 115/10
SYNCHYSHYN - MADUKE
Be It Resolved That the Council for the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam recess the Regular Meeting of Council at 9:30am to sit as a Public Hearing to hear any representation on Application for variation.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 116/10
WOLOSHEN - MADUKE
Be It Resolved That the Public Hearing does now adjourn at 9:45 am and that council continue with the Regular Meeting.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 117/10
NYLEN - WOLOSHEN
Whereas: Bruce & Betty Aitken owners of the property legally described as being;
Lot 24, Block 1, Plan 31257
and located in the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam, applied to the Council in accordance with Section 55(1) of The Planning Act, to vary the minimum requirements of the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam’s Zoning By-law No. 1313-86 as amended as it applies to this property, as follows:
To vary the Minimum Requirements for:
Side yard from 20ft. to 19ft. East Side
Side yard from 20ft. to 7ft. West side
For the purpose of: To allow for the construction of a new dwelling/cottage so that it may conform to the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam Zoning By-Law No. 1313-86 as amended.
And after careful consideration of the application and any representations made for or against the variation sought by the applicant, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam, in a meeting duly assembled this 12th day of May 2010.
Approved
Approval is given subject to the following conditions: n/a
This variation order shall expire if not acted upon within 12 months of the date of approval. Prior to the expiry of the 12 month approval period, it may be extended for only one additional period not exceeding 12 months, at the discretion of Council.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 118/10
SYNCHYSHYN - MADUKE
Whereas: Brian & April Henderson owners of the property legally described as being;
Lot 18, Block 1, Plan 21257
and located in the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam, applied to the Council in accordance with Section 55(1) of The Planning Act, to vary the minimum requirements of the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam’s Zoning By-law No. 1313-86 as amended as it applies to this property, as follows:
To vary the Minimum Requirements for:
Side yard from 20ft. to 10ft.
For the purpose of: To allow for the construction of a new dwelling/cottage so that it may conform to the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam Zoning By-Law No. 1313-86 as amended.
And after careful consideration of the application and any representations made for or against the variation sought by the applicant, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam, in a meeting duly assembled this 12th day of May 2010.
Approved
Approval is given subject to the following conditions: N/A
This variation order shall expire if not acted upon within 12 months of the date of approval. Prior to the expiry of the 12 month approval period, it may be extended for only one additional period not exceeding 12 months, at the discretion of Council.
CARRIED
a) Financial Statement – April 30, 2010;
Resolution No. 119/10
SYNCHYSHYN - MADUKE
Be It Resolved That Council for the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the Month of April 2010 as presented.
CARRIED
Public Hearings cont’d…
Proposal to subdivide resulting in creation of Public Road – 10:00am
Resolution No. 120/10
MADUKE - WOLOSHEN
Be It Resolved That the Council for the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam recess the Regular Meeting of Council at 10:00 am to sit as a Public Hearing to hear any representation on Application for Subdivision.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 121/10
NYLEN - WOLOSHEN
Be It Resolved That the Public Hearing does now adjourn at 10:57 am and that Council continue with the Regular Meeting.
CARRIED
7. By-Laws;
a) Tax Levy By-Law No. 1479-10;
Resolution No. 122/10
SYNCHYSHYN - MADUKE
Be It Resolved That By-law No. 1479-10 being a By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam providing for the levying of rates on all assessable property within the municipality to raise the funds required for the lawful purposes of the municipality in 2010 be read a second time.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 123/10
MADUKE - NYLEN
Be It Resolved That By-law No. 1479-10 being a By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam providing for the levying of rates on all assessable property within the municipality to raise the funds required for the lawful purposes of the municipality in 2010 be read a third time, be signed by the Reeve, and affixed with the Corporate Seal.
CARRIED
b) Road Closing By-Law No. 1478-10;
Resolution No. 124/10
MADUKE - SYNCHYSHYN
Be It Resolved That By-law No. 1478-10 being a By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam to close a municipal road and authorize the sale of land be read a second time.
CARRIED
Resolution No. 125/10
WOLOSHEN - NYLEN
Be It Resolved That By-law No. 1478-10 being a By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam to close a municipal road and authorize the sale of land be read a third time, be signed by the Reeve, and affixed with the Corporate Seal.
CARRIED
8. New Business;
a) Vacation request;
Resolution No. 126/10
NYLEN - SYNCHYSHYN
Be It Resolved That Council approve the vacation request for K. Bridgeman as follows:
July 2 – 9, 2010 inclusive
August 3 – 6, 2010 inclusive
CARRIED
b) Erickson & District Chamber – 2010 membership;
Resolution No. 127/10
WOLOSHEN - MADUKE
Be It Resolved That Council authorize the payment of the Erickson & District Chamber of Commerce membership dues for $45.00 for the year.
CARRIED
c) Proposal to Subdivide – Len & Sylvia Boles;
d) Trophy for Parade;
Resolution No. 128/10
SYNCHYSHYN - WOLOSHEN
Be It Resolved That Council donate $87.50 towards the Viking Day Parade trophy sponsored by the Erickson & District Chamber of Commerce.
CARRIED
e) Beaver Levellers;
Resolution No. 129/10
SYNCHYSHYN - WOLOSHEN
Be It Resolved That Council approve the purchase of 2 beaver levellers from Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District at a cost of $300.00 each.
CARRIED
f) MARRC- recertification TDG course;
Resolution No. 130/10
SYNCHYSHYN - NYLEN
Be It Resolved That Terry Woywada be authorized to attend the TDG re-certification course offered by MARRC on Thursday, May 27th at the Days Inn in Brandon;
Be It Further Resolved That Council authorize the payment of any expenses incurred in accordance with the Indemnity By-law.
Ne It Further Resolved That the RM is in favour of splitting any costs associated with sending an additional employee to the certification training as a backup for Terry.
CARRIED
g) Golf Tournament – Donation;
Resolution No. 131/10
NYLEN - MADUKE
Be It Resolved That Council donate 2 hoodies, 2 hats & 2 history books to the Annual Golf Tournament.
CARRIED
h) Federal Gas Tax Funding Extension Agreement;
Resolution No. 132/10
WOLOSHEN - SYNCHYSHYN
Be It Resolved That Council approve the signing of the Federal Gas Tax Fund Extension Agreement to ensure the receipt of funding over the next four years - 2010 – 2013.
CARRIED
- Committee Reports;
a) Council Reports;
Reeve Victor Baraniuk reported on the following matters;
- Planning District;
- Attended M.O.S.
Councillor Jim Nylen reported on the following matters;
- Planning District;
- Attended M.O.S.
Councillor Dave Maduke reported on the following matters;
- Recycling meeting;
- Parkland Regional Library meeting;
- Attended M.O.S.
b) Chief Administrative Officer Report;
The Chief Administrative Officer advised Council of the following;
- Controlled entities – PSAB requirements;
10. Correspondence;
a) Erickson & District Chamber – Viking Days/Parade Entry;
b) HED – Change of Business Name;
c) Communities In Bloom – Viewing Platform Fundraiser;
d) FCM Municipal Membership 2010-2011;
Resolution No. 133/10
Nylen - woloshen
Be It Resolved That Council donate $50.00 to the C.I.B. (Communities in Bloom) to support their Appreciation Day.
CARRIED
e) “G-10 Plus” Meeting Notification (Reeves & Deputy Reeves);
f) Whitemud Watershed Conservation District – Fourth Quarter report;
g) Thomas Dorfman Sweatman – Intent to File Caveat Nature Conservancy;
h) Erickson & District Chamber of Commerce – Membership;
Resolution No. 134/10
SYNCHYSHYN - MADUKE
Be It Resolved That That the RM of Clanwilliam become a member of FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) at a cost of $136.75 from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011.
CARRIED
i) Western Manitoba Aviation Committee;
j) LSRCD – Alternative Watering Program 2010-2011;
k) MB Legislative Assembly – Waste-Water Management;
l) Canada Day – donation request;
Resolution No. 135/10
SYNCHYSHYN - MADUKE
Be It Resolved That Council donate 2 sets of history books & 2 water bottles to the Canada Day Celebration.
CARRIED
m) Inglis and Area Heritage Committee – Tour Invitation;
n) AMM – June District Resolutions;
11. Adjournment;
Resolution No. 136/10
NYLEN - WOLOSHEN
Be It Resolved that the Regular Council Meeting does now adjourn at 2:50 pm
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 9:00 am.
CARRIED
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Reeve Chief Administrative Officer