RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF
SHELL
RIVER
Minutes of the regular
meeting held in this office May 11, 2010.
PRESENT:
Reeve
– Albert Nabe
Councillors –
Gary
Buick
,
Mike
Shenderevich
,
Jack Lenderbeck, Joe
Senderewich
,
Victor Starchuk, Craig Mohr
Chief
Administrative Officer – Twyla Ludwig
CALL
TO ORDER: The
meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM
Under the approval from Council the order of the meeting was changed,
starting with unfinished business and new business.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Adopt
regular minutes of April 23, 2010
#142/10 Buick/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of
the regular meeting held April 23 be adopted as presented.
Carried 7/0
ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Adopt
agenda as presented or amended
#143/10 Lenderbeck/Mohr: BE IT RESOLVED THAT today’s agenda
be adopted as amended by: ADDING: Committees
of Council: Public Works & Equipment (c) S. Lavallee – complaint about
gravel in yard, Emergency Services (a) RM of Calder Fire Protection Agreement; Unfinished
Business: 7. Tax Title Transfer completed for tax sale properties; New Business: 6. Cottage Owners Assoc. requesting copy of Child’s
Lake Fire Agreement, 7. Donation request for Relay for Life, July 9 at Currey
Park, 8. Federal Gas Tax Extension Agreement, 9. Proposal re: garbage collection
for cabin development.
Carried 7/0
#144/10 Buick/Senderewich: BE IT
RESOLVED THAT we resolve to go “in camera” under the authority of Section
152 (3) (vi) of The Municipal Act to
discuss legal issues; FURTHERMORE THAT all items discussed are confidential.
Carried
7/0
#145/10 Buick/Shenderevich: BE IT
RESOLVED THAT the “in camera” session be adjourned and the council meeting
be re-opened to the public.
Carried
7/0
DELEGATIONS:
HEARINGS:
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
1.
Update on legal matters
2. Wastewater lagoon
3. Hillsburg requesting meeting
re: Fire Protection Agreement
4. 2010 Dust Control
5. Invoice from Ronald
Communications
6. Variation request
V-17-2010-182 for Pt NE ¼ 9-30-28W
7. Tax Title Transfer completed
for tax sale properties
#146/10
Shenderevich/Mohr: WHEREAS the RM of Shell River has been approved under
the Manitoba Rural Infrastructure Fund for the construction of a wastewater
lagoon; AND WHEREAS the Manitoba Water Services Board has the technical
expertise to assist with this project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the
Council of the RM of Shell River hereby requests the Manitoba Water Services
Board to provide the project management to complete this wastewater lagoon
project on behalf of the RM of Shell River.
Carried 7/0
#147/10
Lenderbeck/Mohr: WHEREAS Variation Order V-17-2010-182 is requested to
vary the required front setback from 125 ft to 100 ft to allow for the placement
of a shop in an “AG” – Agricultural Zone on NE 9-30-28W; THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED THAT Council approves of Conditional use V-17-2010-182; FURTHERMORE
THAT all other necessary municipal and provincial government regulations must be
approved and complied with.
Carried 7/0
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Crown Lands General Permit No. 63485 to place a boat dock at Pyott’s
West
2.
Re-certification for Eco-Centre workers (in
Brandon
May 27)
3. Office signage template
4. Employee matters
5. 2010 National Fly Fishing
Championships opening ceremonies
6. Cottage Owners Assoc.
requesting copy of Child’s Lake Fire Agreement
7. Donation request for Relay
for Life, July 9 at
Currey
Park
8. Federal Gas Tax Extension
Agreement
9. Proposal re: garbage
collection for cabin development
#148/10 Buick/Shenderevich: WHEREAS MB Crown Lands &
Property Agency has circulated Application Type & Number General Permit
63485 for a floating dock; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River
hereby supports the approval of the permit application for a floating dock
adjacent to
Lot
71 at Pyott’s West Campground located on SE ¼ 3-25-29W.
Carried 7/0
#149/10 Lenderbeck/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Brian
Onofriechuk & Brenden Edel are hereby authorized to attend Transporting
Dangerous Goods Re-Certifications & Training in Brandon on May 27;
FURTHERMORE THAT one-day indemnity and meals and mileage be allowed for same (at
the current RM rate).
Carried 7/0
#150/10 Starchuk/Mohr: BE IT RESOLVED THAT we resolve to go
“in camera” under the authority of Section 152 (3) (b) (ii) of The
Municipal Act to discuss employee matters; FURTHERMORE THAT all items
discussed are confidential.
Carried 7/0
#151/10 Shenderevich/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the
“in camera” session be adjourned and the council meeting be re-opened to the
public.
Carried 7/0
#152/10 Buick/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of
Shell River hereby accepts, with regret, Twyla Ludwig’s resignation as Chief
Administrative Officer effective May 28.
Carried 7/0
#153/10 Mohr/Lenderbeck: WHEREAS a representative of the
Child’s Lake Cottage Owner’s Association has requested a copy of the
Child’s Lake Fire Protection Agreement; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO
is authorized to provide this information to the Association representative.
Carried 7/0
#154/10 Shenderevich/Lenderbeck: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the
Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer are hereby authorized to sign the Federal
Gas Tax Fund Extension Agreement.
Carried 7/0
REPORTS:
Boards
& Commissions:
1. Roblin Planning
District
(a) Copy of letter to Sensus
(b) Copy of letter to Cranwell
2. Recreation
Commission
(a) Report
from May 10 meeting
3. Roblin/Shell River
EDO
Committee
(a) March 9
& April 16/19 meeting minutes
(b) Update
on projects
4.
Lake
of the Prairies Conservation District
(a)
Funding application for Inglis Board Walk
5. AMM
(a)
Ecological Goods & Services Program
6. SAVED
(a)
Meetings set up with Ministers Chomiak & Wowchuk
#155/10
Senderewich/Shenderevich: WHEREAS the portion of land on which the Inglis
Marsh Boardwalk is located is now possibly at risk of development because this
parcel is for sale by the Inglis and Area Heritage Committee; AND WHEREAS the
Lake of the Prairies Conservation District (LPCD) has confirmed a number of
partners who are interested in protecting the trail and natural habitat
surrounding it; AND WHEREAS if sufficient funds can be confirmed, LPCD will
place a Conservation Agreement on the title to ensure this site remains in a
natural state and is available for visitors and local residents to enjoy in
perpetuity; AND WHEREAS the Lake of the Prairies Conservation District is
applying to the Parkland Regional Development Corporation for funding; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River agrees to provide a letter
of support for LPCD’s funding application.
Carried 7/0
#156/10
Buick/Shenderevich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT we resolve to go “in camera”
under the authority of Section 152 (3) (b) (ii) of The
Municipal Act to discuss employee matters; FURTHERMORE THAT all items
discussed are confidential.
Carried 7/0
#157/10
Buick/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the “in camera” session be
adjourned and the council meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried 7/0
COMMITTEES
OF COUNCIL:
1.
Public Works & Equipment
(a) Approach request – off of
Road #168W to access approx. 16 acres east of airstrip
(b) Approach
application for Lot 4 Block 14 Plan 2625 (Mitchell’s subdivision)
(c)
S. Lavallee – complaint about gravel in yard
2. Environmental Health
Services
(a) Report
on March 29 meeting
(b)
RM
of
Calder
Fire Protection Agreement
#158/10 Buick/Shenderevich: WHEREAS an application for an
approach on the undeveloped Lot 4 Block 14 Plan 2625 at Mitchell’s Subdivision
has been received by Terry Tiessen and the application fee paid; AND WHEREAS a
municipal representative has viewed the area and found that the neighbouring
approach on Lot 3 was not built to municipal specifications and is recommending
that the two lots share a common approach; AND WHEREAS owners of residential
property in Rural Residential/Seasonal areas shall be permitted one private
approach with culvert (if required) of a minimum of 7.7 meters (25’) in width,
and the municipality will cover associated costs with the installation to a
maximum of $500; AND WHEREAS our policy states that for undeveloped lots where a
culvert is requested for residential or commercial use, the residence or
commercial building must be constructed within two (2) years or the cost of the
culvert and installation is charged back to the property owner; AND WHEREAS an
agreement between the municipality and the property owner stipulating this must
be entered into before the culvert is installed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
the Council of the RM of Shell River approves of the said application, providing
all above listed criteria are met; AND THAT the owners of Lot 3 sign the
approach application form.
Carried 7/0
#159/10 Mohr/Lenderbeck: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Reeve and
CAO are hereby authorized to sign the Fire Protection Agreements on behalf of
the municipality between the
RM
of
Calder
and Town of
Roblin
and RM of Shell River. Carried 7/0
FINANCES:
Accounts – cheques #13648 to #13697,
$49,997.77.
Budget – new copy of 2010 draft
Financial Statement
#160/10
Starchuk/Lenderbeck: WHEREAS the Finance Committee has reviewed the list
of accounts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the accounts are approved for
payment in the amount of $49,997.77, cheques #13648 to #13697.
Carried 7/0
BY-LAWS:
#3/10 – draft of borrowing by-law
#4/10 – draft tax levy by-law
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE:
From
Subject
1.
Jason Tomski, Water Stewardship
– Upcoming survey workshop
2.
Asessippi Ski Area & Resort
– RMNP open house (concerns re: Mount Agassiz Ski Area)
3.
Inglis & Area Heritage
Committee – Elevator tour/donation
request
4.
Highway Traffic Board
– Permit to change the use of access driveway
#161/10
Buick/Shenderevich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Dennis Beck is hereby authorized
to attend Water Stewardship’s survey workshop in Neepawa on May 17 & 18;
FURTHERMORE THAT indemnity and expenses be allowed for same.
Carried 7/0
NOTICE
OF MOTION:
ADJOURN:
#162/10 Carried 7/0
Coming
Events:
May 17 & 18 –
Water Stewardship survey workshop in Neepawa
May 19 – Roblin Planning District meeting (date change because of Fly Fishing
Champ)
June 2 to 4 – Employee holidays (DN)
June 22 – 25 – Employee holidays (DB)
July 2 – Employee holidays (JN)
July 9 – 23 – Employee holidays (MT)
August 5 & 6 – Employee holidays (DB)
August
6 & 9 – Employee holidays (JN) (tentative)
August 16 - 20 - Employee holidays (JN)
