RM OF SHELL RIVER
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Council meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Shell River Office Council Chambers, 213 - 2nd Avenue
NW, Roblin. Meetings start at 1:30 PM for November to April and at 7:30 AM for May to October. The time changes are to
accommodate council members during busy farm seasons (i.e. seeding, haying, harvest). Our latest set of minutes are shown
below. If you see anything in them that you would like to comment on, please email us at shellrvr@mts.net. We keep one years
minutes on the website. If you need to look for anything further back than that, please stop by the office and we'll be happy to let
you look through the minute books.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SHELL RIVER

Minutes of the regular meeting of Council of the RM of Shell River held Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in the Council Chambers of the municipal office.

PRESENT:  Reeve – Albert Nabe
  
                   Councillors, Louise Smigelsky, Doug Cranwell, Joe Senderewich (Chair 4:00 – 4:10 PM), Jack Lenderbeck,
                      Craig Mohr
                      Chief Administrative Officer – Dione Cherneski

 

CALL TO ORDER:

Reeve Nabe called the meeting to order at 1:33 PM.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA: 

#420-11 Mohr/Lenderbeck: BE IT RESOLVED THAT today’s agenda be adopted as amended by: Adding: BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: 1. AMM (f) Member Advisory (i) Federal Gov’t Announces new Infrastructure Plan (ii) 2012 RCMP Contract Update (g) Season’s Greetings NEW BUSINESS: Office Snow Clearing Quotes  2011 Assessment Changes CORRESPONDENCE: 3. FCM - Week of Nov.28 5. WCB (ii) Insider/Dec.2011 9. Citizenship and Immigration Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism Canada . 10. Service Canada Dates in Roblin        Carried 6/0

MINUTES:

#421-11Cranwell/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the regular meeting held November 8, 2011 be adopted as amended.                   Carried 6/0

#422-11Lenderbeck/Senderwich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the public hearing held November 8, 2011 be adopted as presented.                  Carried 6/0

HEARINGS: N/A    

DELEGATIONS: N/A

FINANCES:

#423-11Lenderbeck/Smigelsky: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the accounts are approved for payment in the amount of $104,034.10, cheques #15340 to #15413 (cheque #15345 was voided).          Carried 6/0

#424-11 Senderewich/Cranwell: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the unaudited financial statements dated October 31, 2011 be adopted as presented.        Carried 6/0

IN CAMERA:

#425-11Mohr/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT we resolve into “Committee of the Whole” under the authority of Section 152 (3) (b) (ii) and (iv) of The Municipal Act time being 1:45 PM; FURTHERMORE THAT all items discussed are confidential.         Carried 6/0

#426-11Lenderbeck/Mohr: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resumes the former order of business, time being 1:58 PM.        Carried 6/0

REPORTS:

Boards & Commissions:

1.    AMM
(a)   Distribution of Free 2012 EcoCalendars
(b)   News Releases re: Convention Resolutions, President Acclaimed, Honourary Life Memberships
(c)    Gopher Survey for Emergency Use Submission
(d)   Western Financial Group Health & Dental Insurance Program (i) 2012 Premium Increase (ii) Plan for Council Members
(e)   Rooms for 2013 Convention @ Brandon
(f)     Member Advisory (i) Federal Gov’t Announces new Infrastructure Plan (ii) 2012 RCMP Contract Update
(g)   Season’s Greetings

2.    Economic Development
(a)   Town of Roblin/EDO Funding Diverted (Roblin Review Nov.1/11 Issue) – Shell River ’s Funding?
(b)   Town of Roblin/CDC Representatives

3.    Recreation Commission
(a)   Joint Use of Schools – Parkland Dec.8 @ Dauphin
(b)   Minutes of Nov.1; Next Meeting Dec.6 @ 5:30 PM

4.    Chamber of Commerce
(a)   Report on Nov.9 Meeting; Oct.12 Minutes; October Financial Statement; Shop at Home Promotion
(b)   MTS Service Centre in Roblin

5.    S.A.V.E.D.
(a)   Report on Nov.17 Meeting; Meeting with Ministers at Convention

6.    Lake of the Prairies Conservation District
(a)   Report on Nov.10 Meeting; Next Meeting Dec.8; Project Update/Levy Payment

7.    Crocus Trail
(a)   Report on Nov.15 Meeting

8.    Roblin Planning District
(a)   Follow Up to Variation Request V-95-2011-182
(Smith – Lot 2 Block 7 Plan 2625) TABLED
(b)   Crown Land General Permit (i) No. 65793 (ii) No. 65794
(c)   Report on Nov.17
Meeting; Oct.20 Minutes; Financial Report; 2011 Permits; Y-T-D Profit & Loss
(d)   Crown Lands and Property Agency/General Permit No. 64002 – Approved
(e)   Certificate of Approval re: Rode Subdivision

9.    Roblin & District Clinic Board Inc.
(a)   Report on Nov.16 Board Meeting; Nov.16 Regional Recruitment Meeting
(b)   Audited Financial Statements

10.  Manitoba Good Road Association
(a)   John & Patti Kisiloski Winners - Best Country Non-Farm Home Grounds
(b)   MGRA Banquet – April 10, 2012 @ Brandon

#427-11Mohr/Smigelsky: WHEREAS the term position of Roblin/Shell River Economic Development Officer remains vacant; AND WHEREAS the Town of Roblin did not want to re-advertise to fill this position as the RM of Shell River suggested by way of letter to the Town dated August 9, 2011, but suggested hiring a Business Recruitment & Development Officer, which was defeated by the RM; AND WHEREAS the Town of Roblin has passed a resolution authorizing the balance of their share of funds remaining, in the amount of $18,000.00, not to be allotted to the Roblin/Shell River Economic Development Office but to be used for economic development issues for Town initiatives; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River also hold their second half of budgeted funds to the Roblin/Shell River Economic Development Office in the amount of $18,000.00.         Carried 6/0

#428-11Smigelsky/Cranwell: WHEREAS Crown Lands & Property Agency has circulated Lands Branch Application Type & Number GP 65793 for a yardsite and private garden; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River hereby supports the approval of the permit application for a yardsite and private garden on Pt. NW 1-30-29 AW at Tees Lake.                                          Defeated 0/6

#429-11Lenderbeck/Senderewich: WHEREAS Crown Lands & Property Agency has circulated Lands Branch Application Type & Number GP 65794 for a yardsite; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River hereby supports the approval of the permit application for a yardsite on Pt. NW 2-30-29 AW at Tees Lake.        Defeated 0/6

#430-11Smigelsky/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillor Craig Mohr’s attendance at the Regional Recruitment Meeting held November 16 in Winnipegosis be ratified; AND FURTHER THAT expenses for same be allowed.      Carried 6/0

#431-11 Mohr/Lenderbeck: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Roblin & District Clinic Board’s Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 as prepared by Sensus Partnership of Chartered Accountants be accepted as presented.        Carried 6/0      

#432-11Smigelsky/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River purchase two tickets to the Manitoba Good Roads Association Banquet and Awards Presentation for John and Patti Kisiloski, winners of the Rebeck Shield for the Best Country Non-Farm Home Grounds – District 5 being held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012; AND FURTHER THAT accommodations and mileage be paid at the municipal rate.        Carried 6/0

#433-11Lenderbeck/Mohr: BE IT RESOLVED THAT all members of Council and the CAO be authorized to attend the Manitoba Good Roads Association Banquet and Awards Presentation on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in Brandon ; AND THAT expenses for same be allowed.        Carried 6/0

Committees of Council:

1.   Legislative & Finance
  
(a)    Sensus (i) Interim Audit (ii) Responsibility Letter
   (b)    Gas Tax Funding - 2011 Payment
   (c)     MTCML Rebate ($3,791.74)
   (d)    Transfer/Public Reserve Sales from 2006

2.   Policy & Personnel
  
(a)    2012 Salary Review
TABLED

3.   Public Works and Equipment
  
(a)    1:45 PM – Dennis Beck/Transportation Update 
(was unable to attend)
   (b)    Public Road on SE ¼ 30-30-28 WPM (Fred Case) – Trade of Land?
   (c)     Gravel Tender/Fuel Surcharge
    (d)    Scrubbing Budget

4.   Emergency Measures
   (a)    Manitoba Water Stewardship/Wind Reports
   (b)    Engineer’s Flood Damage Report by
Stantec Consulting Limited for Site #26

5.   Environmental Health Committee
(a)    Meeting with MWSB during Convention

6.   Protective Services
(a)    RCMP "D" Division Newsletter: Making a Difference in Manitoba
(b)    'A Fire Smart Program' Meeting held Nov.15 @ Roblin Fire Hall

#434-11Smigelsky/Cranwell: WHEREAS the RM of Shell River sold Public Reserve land near Lake of the Prairies in 2006 totaling $7,500.00; AND WHERES the money from the sale of this land was deposited to the municipality’s operating account under ‘Miscellaneous Sale of Real Estate’’; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the RM of Shell River hereby authorize the transfer of these funds from the operating account to the Public Reserve Fund.                 Carried 6/0

#435-11Mohr/Senderewich:  WHEREAS the gravelling tender with Trisum Logging Item No.10 in part reads as follows, “In the event the contract is extended for 2011 and 2012, a fuel surcharge may be added if there is a substantial increase in fuel prices.”; AND WHEREAS the fuel price in July 2010 was 0.837 cents per litre and in July 2011 the price was 1.026 cents per litre; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the RM of Shell River authorize a further payment to Trisum Logging in the amount of $10,090.58 for the fuel surcharge.                  Carried 6/0

BY-LAWS:

#436-11Smigelsky/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 11-11 be read a second time.        Carried 6/0

#437-11 Cranwell/Lenderbeck: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 11-11 being a by-law of the RM of Shell River to set applicable rates for the Roblin/Shell River Waste Disposal Site be read a third time and passed.

 

 

FOR

AGAINST

ABSTAINED

ABSENT

Reeve Albert Nabe

X

 

 

 

Councillor Louise Smigelsky

X

 

 

 

Councillor Doug Cranwell

X

 

 

 

Councillor Joseph Senderewich

X

 

 

 

Councillor Jack Lenderbeck

X

 

 

 

Councillor Craig Mohr

x

 

 

 

                                                                    

 

  Carried 6/0



 

 

 

 



#438-11
Smigelsky/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 12-11 being a by-law of the RM of Shell River authorizing and fixing the indemnities and remuneration for the Reeve and Councillors be read a first time.        Carried 6/0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1.   Johnston & Company re: MRH Lakeside Development - all registrations completed
2.   Manitoba Hydro/Final Preferred Route - Bipole III

NEW BUSINESS:
1.   RM Gravel Road Agreements/Jan.2012 to Dec.2014
TABLED
2.   Appointments to Board and Commissions/Committees of Council
TABLED
3.   Roblin Golf & Country Club (i) Request for Grant (ii) Request for Live Auction/Dance Don ation being held Feb.18/12
TABLED
4.   TAXervice (i) 2011 Tax Arrears Recovery and Tax Sale Recap (ii) 2012 Engagement Letter
5.   Project Christmas Dinner Don ation
6.   Town of Roblin Invoice re: WDS Building
7.   Office Snow Clearing Quotes
TABLED
8.   2011 Assessment Changes

#439-11Smigelsky/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Joe Senderewich is hereby appointed as Deputy Reeve.        Carried 6/0

#440-11Smigelsky/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River supports the Roblin Golf & Country Club with a grant of $500.00 for 2011.        Carried 6/0

#441-11Smigelsky/Cranwell: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River agrees to use TAXervice to manage the municipality’s property tax recovery for 2012; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO be authorized to sign the engagement letter.        Carried 6/0

#442-11Lenderbeck/Senderewich: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River hereby supports Project Christmas Dinner with a donation of $100.00 for 2011.        Carried 6/0

#443-11Lenderbeck/Mohr: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Shell River approve payment to the Town of Roblin for Invoice No. 2011-184G in the amount of $475.00 for 50% of costs for skirting and insulating the building, building of steps, etc. at the Roblin-Shell River Waste Disposal Site.        Carried 6/0

#444-11Lenderbeck/Mohr: WHEREAS the Provincial Assessment Office in Dauphin under authority of Section 326 of the Municipal Act has made the following adjustments to the assessment and tax rolls:

Assessment Increase – Real Property

       Class 10              Current           $29,700          Portioned       $13,370

Assessment Reductions – Real Property

       Class 30              Current           $79,000          Portioned       $20,540

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the assessment and tax rolls of the RM of Shell River be amended accordingly        Carried 6/0

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE:

From                                                                                       Subject

1.   Minister of Local Government                            2009 Statistical Information
2.  Manitoba Conservation                                      Louisiana Pacific - Forest Management Plan

3.   FCM News                                                           Weeks of Nov.7, 14, 21 & 28
4.   Heritage Grants Program                                  Deadline Jan.31/12
5.   WCB                                                                     (i) E-News (ii) Insider/Dec.2011
6.   PRHA                                                                   Health Promotion News Dec.2011
7.   Manitoba Health                                                  Lyme Disease Fact Sheet
8.   MB Healthy Living, Youth & Seniors                 E-newsletter Dec.2011

9.   Citizenship and Immigration Canada               
Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism

10. Service Canada                                                  Dates in Roblin

 NOTICE OF MOTION:

COUNCILLORS & CAO PRIVILEGES:

ADJOURN:

#445-11Mohr/Smigelsky: BE IT RESOLVED THAT we hereby adjourn at 5:12 PM, with the next regular meeting to be held December 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM.         Carried 6/0

Coming Events:

            December  8 – LPCD Meeting
            December  9 – Staff & Council Christmas Function
            December 14 – Meeting with Harley Jonasson , MB Conservation @ 1:30 PM
            December 15 – Planning Meeting @ 9:00 AM
            December 20 – Board of Revision (1 Appeal/Added Taxes) and Council Meeting @ 1:30 PM