Regular Meeting of Council March 13, 2012
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ARMSTRONG HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE TOWN OF INWOOD, MANITOBA ON TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012.
PRESENT: Reeve Garry Wasylowski Councillor Allen Pfrimmer Ward 1 Councillor Carol Lavallee Ward 2 Councillor Diane Woychyshyn Ward 3 Councillor Les Marchak Ward 4 Councillor Allen Evanchyshin Ward 5 Chief Administrative Officer John Livingstone
ABSENT:
CALL COUNCIL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Reeve Wasylowski called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
#53/12 MOVED by Councillor Evanchyshin SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
RESOLVED that the agenda for the regular meeting of March 13, 2012 be adopted as circulated:
CARRIED
READ AND CONFIRM MINUTES
#54/12 MOVED by Councillor Lavallee SECONDED by Councillor Pfrimmer
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of February 14, 2012 be adopted as amended. CARRIED
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
#55/12 MOVED by Councillor Evanchyshin SECONDED by Councillor Pfrimmer
WHEREAS THE Financial Statements for the period ending February 29, 2012 have been examined and found to be in order;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the said Financial Statements be approved.
CARRIED
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ACCOUNTS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
#56/12 MOVED by Councillor Marchak SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
WHEREAS the accounts of the RM of Armstrong for the period ending March 5 2012 have been examined and found to be in order,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that cheque numbers 9891 to 9945, in the amount of $61,218.58, be approved for payment, excluding cheque #9944.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS:
WARD REPORTS
WARD 1 Councillor Pfrimmer none
WARD 2 Councillor Lavallee February 28 attending planning meeting.
February 28 attending beaver management meeting in Eriksdale , provided copies for Council
WARD 3 Councillor Woychyshyn Attended settlement meeting , new manual has been developed Attended Community Futures meeting to review the budget o Awards night is October 25 in Gunton o Marketing workshops are set for June 12,13,14. Registration is at Community Futures o Reviewed policies and 2012 budget Received roads plowing complaint , missed roads , poor plowing
WARD 4 Councillor Les Marchak None
WARD 5 Councillor Allen Evanchyshin None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
HEARING DELEGATIONS:
1:00 PM – Lakeshore School Division o Janet Martel Superintendant o Leanne Peters Assist Superintendant o Len Metro Principal Inwood School o Presentation on student expectations , technology, future needs, technology to deliver programs, partnerships with school divisions, and apprenticeships
1:15 PM – Jenifer Walker re: Subdivision 4602-12-5169
1:30 PM – Ralph Eichler o Discussion on priorities . Provincial Budget . Banning of Pesticides
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. Shoal Lake Buyout . Cost of Shoal Lake Buyout vs building a drain . Extension of the Shoal Lake Buyout Program . Revival of the Provincial Water Strategy . Lands bought out by the Shoal Lake Buyout Program or acquired by First Nations could reduce the tax base of the Municipality
RECEPTIONS OF PETITIONS: None
BUSINESS ARRISING FROM DELEGATIONS: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
#57/12 MOVED by Councillor Marchak SECONDED by Councillor Pfrimmer
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong approve the payment of $58.63 to Giselda Cheba in regards to Municipal Board Assessment Appeal roll 193100 on the condition that the appeal be withdrawn.
DEFEATED
#58/12 MOVED by Councillor Evanchyshin SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong confirm Wednesday September 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM as the Board of Revision Date for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong.
CARRIED
#59/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize all member of Council to attend the AMM Education Seminar on Governance in Brandon on Tuesday April 10, 2012 as part of the annual 2012 Municipal Officials Seminar .
AND FURTHER THAT the regular Council meeting of April 10, 2012 be moved to Tuesday April 17, 2012.
CARRIED
#60/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize the Reeve and the CAO to attend the AMM District meeting Friday March 23, 2012 in Dunnottar at the Matlock Recreation Centre 77 Matlock Road.
CARRIED
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#61/12 MOVED by Councillor Evanchyshin SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize all member of Council to attend the AMM Education Seminar in Brandon on Wednesday to Thursday April 11 & 12, 2012 as part of the annual 2012 Municipal Officials Seminar .
CARRIED
#62/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong forward a letter of support to the Province of Manitoba –Hometown Manitoba Grant for the Inwood Memorial Community Centre Inc grant application for a Hometown Grant in the amount of $3,250.
CARRIED
#63/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong forward a letter of support to the Manitoba Community Services Council Grant for the Inwood Memorial Community Centre Inc grant application for a grant in the amount of $20,842
CARRIED
#64/12 MOVED by Councillor Woychyshyn SECONDED by Councillor Pfrimmer
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong forward a letter of support to the Silver Community Club to support a grant application for the Rodeo in the Silver Community Club Area of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong
CARRIED
#65/12 MOVED by Councillor Lavallee SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize Reeve Wasylowski to attend the Highway Traffic Board meeting in Winnipeg Manitoba at 10:00 AM on Tuesday on March 27, 2012 regarding Valerie Valade’s application for a machine shed adjacent to P.T.H. No. 7 NE 1/4 34-20-2E in the Rural Municipality of Armstrong.
CARRIED
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#66/12 MOVED by Councillor Marchak SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize repairs to roads for frost boils, water damage, opening of culverts, and other road repairs as required.
#67/12 MOVED by Councillor Evanchyshin SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
WHEREAS Community Planning Services has submitted to the Municipality a completed Application for Approval of Proposed Subdivision File #4602-12-5169 / Walker / SW5 18 3E RM of Armstrong;
AND WHEREAS Selkirk Community Planning Service has received no objections with the proposal as the proposed use is in compliance with the Development Plan and the Zoning By-Law;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this subdivision be approved with the following conditions: 1) That any and all planning costs associated with this subdivision will be paid by the Developer/Applicant/Property Owner; 2) That all property taxes, arrears, penalties, and any other amount owing to the Municipality be paid 3) That any and all legal costs and filing fees associated with this subdivision and any other costs related to this application be paid by the Developer / Applicant / Property Owner. 4) That the cost of any accesses to the subdivided lots be paid by the Developer/Applicant/Property Owner
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION: None
IN CAMERA None
#68/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
BE IT RESOLVED that Council dissolve into a committee as a whole in camera to discuss land and legal issues in a closed session in-camera at 2:40 PM and as per Section 83(1) (d) of The Municipal Act each member of Council is to keep in confidence the matters discussed at this session which is closed to the public under subsection 152(3) and that the committee decides to keep confidential until the matter is discussed at a meeting of the Council or of a committee conducted in public.
CARRIED
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#69/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
BE IT RESOLVED that the committee as a whole in camera revert back to the regular meeting of Council in open session out of camera at 3:14 P.M..
CARRIED
#70/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer SECONDED by Councillor Marchakr
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize the advertising and hiring of a casual position within the Rural Municipality of Armstrong.
Amending Motion
#71/12 MOVED by Councillor Evanchyshin SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize the advertising and hiring of a casual position within the Rural Municipality of Armstrong.
And Further that the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong hire this position
Recorded Vote requested by Councillor Evanchyshin
For Against Abstained
Wasylowski ____ _x______Pfrimmer ____ _x______Lavallee ____ _x______Woychyshyn ____ _x______Marchak ____ _x______Evanchyshin __x______
DEFEATED
#72/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize the advertising and hiring of a casual position within the Rural Municipality of Armstrong.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT:
#73/12 MOVED by Councillor Marchak SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
RESOLVED THAT the regular meeting of the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong be adjourned at 3:25 PM.
CARRIED
READ AND CONFIRMED this _____ day of ______, A.D. 2012.
______REEVE
______CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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