March 8, 2018
The regular meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Sifton was held in the council chambers in Oak Lake at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Reeve: Cyril Druwe
Jeff Sigurdson,Wilson Davis
Larry Wallace, Scott Phillips,
Clement Gervais,Dave Roulette
Rick Gabrielle,Stan Cochrane
Administrator: Lon Turner
9:00 a.m. Cody Denbow, Shop Foreman entered the meeting to update Council on operator’s schedules and machine maintenance and Roger Main, Public Works Foreman entered the meeting to update Council on the operations for the Sewer Utility and the Oak Lake LUD.
9:15 a.m.Darcy Dunlop, Salesman from Capital I entered the meeting to inform council on their products.
9:30 a.m.Carleigh Babiak entered the meeting to update council on programming and upcoming events.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-042BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda for the regular meeting of March 8, 2018be adopted as presented.
CARRIED.
MOTION:J. Sigurdson– D. Roulette
2018-043RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting ofFebruary 8, 2018,as circulated, be taken as read and approved, all statutory requirementshaving been fulfilled.
CARRIED.
MOTION:W. Davis – S. Phillips
2018-044RESOLVED that the payment of general account cheque numbers 4488 to 4588 and Direct Deposit payroll, inclusive, in the amount of $140,580.97 be approved
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-045BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton agrees to pay for First Aid Training for Cody Denbow and Albert Logeot.
CARRIED.
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MOTION:J. Sigurdson – D. Roulette
2018-046BE IT RESOLVED that we set the Oak Lake Resort Waste Transfer Site hours as follows:
Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Holidays 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Saturday and Sunday hours are effective April 7, 2018 to October 28, 2018, and Wednesdays and holidays effective May 2, 2018 to October 28, 2018.
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-047BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton restricts the weight of vehicles travelling on all signed gravel roads under their jurisdiction will be implemented in accordance with the Province of Manitoba. Vehicle weights restricted to 60 kg per 10 millimeters of tire width on any one axle.
CARRIED.
MOTION:S. Phillips – W. Davis
2018-048BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton set November 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. as the date and time for the 2018 Tax Sale Auction for properties in the arrears for the designated year 2016.
CARRIED.
MOTION:D. Roulette – C. Gervais
2018-049BE IT RESOLVED we set the Rural Municipality of Sifton Council appointments Andrew Lewis as our Weed Inspector for the year 2018.
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-050RESOLVED that the date and time to present the 2018 Financial Plan be set for April 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office.
CARRIED.
MOTION:S. Cochrane – R. Gabrielle
2018-051BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton Provides a grant of $300.00 to the Central Rec Committee to offset the cost of hall rental January 29, 2018.
CARRIED.
MOTION:J. Sigurdson – C. Gervais
2018-052BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton provides a grant of $ 1256.00 to Virden Arts Mosaic (VCAC).
CARRIED.
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MOTION:C. Gervais - J. Sigurdson
2018-053BE IT RESOLVED that we approve the A/P Preliminary Cheque Run as presented March 8, 2018.
CARRIED.
MOTION:J. Sigurdson – D. Roulette
2018-054BE IT RESOLVED that Albert Logeot is authorized to enroll in the Wastewater Treatment 1 course being held in Winnipeg, May 28-June 1, 2018 with expenses paid as previous Resolution No. 2018-033 to attend in Brandon was cancelled due to lack of enrollment.
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-055RESOLVED that Carleigh Babiak is authorized to attend the Recreation Provincial Conference being held February 28, 2018- March 2, 2018 in Winnipeg with expenses paid.
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-056RESOLVED that Larry Wallace and Clement Gervais are hereby authorized to attend the 2018 Municipal Weed Seminar being held March 21, 2018 in Carberry with expenses paid.
CARRIED.
MOTION:S. Phillips – W. Davis
2018-057 RESOLVED that Lon Turner, Julie Gibson, Nancy Buckley and Marina Enns are authorized to attend the 2018 Election Training Seminar in Brandon on March 21, 2018 with expenses paid.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that we close the office early to allow staff to attend this training seminar.
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-058RESOLVED that Cyril Druwe and Lon Turner are hereby authorized to attend the Mayors, Reeves & CAO’s meeting being held April 10, 2018 in Brandon with expenses paid.
CARRIED.
MOTION:W. Davis – S. Phillips
2018-059RESOLVED that members of Council and the CAO are hereby authorized to attend the 2018 Municipal Officials Seminar and MTCML being held April 11th and 12th, 2018 in Brandon with expenses paid.
CARRIED.
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MOTION:W. Davis – R. Gabrielle
2018-060RESOLVED that Lon Turner & Julie Gibson are hereby authorized to attend the MMAA Conference being held April 22 -25, 2018 in Winnipeg with expenses paid.
CARRIED.
MOTION:W. Davis – C. Gervais
2018-061BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton renew the Oak Lake Aquifer Management Plan 2018 membership fees in the amount of $250.00.
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-062WHEREAS the Belleview School Reunion Committee is planning a school reunion and cairn opening scheduled for August 4, 2018.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton provide a donation of $100.00 in 2018.
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-063BE IT RESOLVED that we do now move into a Committee of the Whole with Reeve Cyril Druwe in the chair to sit as a Variation Board.
CARRIED.
MOTION:W. Davis – S. Phillips
2018-064BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole be adjourned and that we resume the former order of business.
CARRIED.
MOTION:S. Phillips – W. Davis
2018-065WHEREAS the RM of Sifton have submitted Variation Application No. 18-01 as required to comply with Zoning By-Law No. 640:
AND WHEREAS this application requests approval to vary the minimum site area from 5000 square feet to 1857 square feet and vary the minimum lot width from 50 feet to 39 feet to allow the size of a lot to comply with the zoning By-Law;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Variation Application No. 18-01 be approved.
CARRIED.
MOTION:J. Sigurdson – C. Gervais
2018-066BE IT RESOLVED that we do now move into a Committee of the Whole with Reeve Cyril Druwe in the chair to sit as a Conditional Use Board.
CARRIED.
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MOTION:S. Phillips – S. Cochrane
2018-067BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole be adjourned and that we resume the former order of business.
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-068WHEREAS Oak Lake Four Seasons Island Resort has submitted Conditional Use Application No. 18-01 as required to comply with Zoning By-Law No. 1325:
AND WHEREAS this application requests approval to allow a Recreation Facility (Golf Course) in the AG Zone to comply with the RM of Sifton Zoning By-Law located in Pt. of N ½ 20-8-24 and Pt. of S ½ 29-8-24WPM.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Conditional Use Application No. 18-01 be approved.
CARRIED.
MOTION:W. Davis – S. Phillips
2018-069BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law No. 32-2018 pass second reading.
CARRIED.
MOTION:C. Gervais – J. Sigurdson
2018-070BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law No. 32-2018 pass third reading and that it be signed sealed and delivered.
RECORDED VOTE:
Druwe:ForGervais:For
Phillips:ForWallace:For
Davis:ForGabrielle:For
Cochrane:ForSigurdson:For
Roulette:For
CARRIED,
MOTION:W. Davis – S. Phillips
2018-071BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton tender by invitation the conversion of lights in the Public Works building to LED lights:
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the deadline for submission of proposal to be received in the RM Office by April 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m..
CARRIED.
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MOTION:J. Sigurdson – D. Roulette
2018-072BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton tenders by invitation the electrical hook up and transformer for the portable generator:
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the deadline for submission of proposal to be received in the RM Office by April 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m..
CARRIED.
MOTION:S. Cochrane – R. Gabrielle
2018-073BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton purchase from Capital I the mower extension as quoted for $7500.00 plus applicable taxes
CARRIED.
MOTION:S. Phillips – R. Gabrielle
2018-074BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton install street lights in 2019 at Cherry Point Resort.
CARRIED.
MOTION:R. Gabrielle – S. Phillips
2018-075BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton request Grant-in-Aid funding from Manitoba Infrastructure for dust control at the following locations:
1)Cameron Street – from 4th Ave to West Town limits
Distance of 0.51 km
Urban Cross Section – surface is 8m wide
Calcium Chloride application
-.51 km x 8m wide x 2 litres/m2 x .2875 cents per litre = $2346.00
2)1st Ave from railway tracks to South Town limits
Distance of 0.43 km
Urban Cross Section – surface is 8m wide
Calcium Chloride application
-.43 km x 8m wide x 2 litres/m2 x .2875 cents per litre = $1978.00
3)Assiniboine Street from 2nd Ave to East Town limits
Distance of 0.39 km
Urban Cross Section – surface is 8m wide
Calcium Chloride application
-.39 km x 8m wide x 2 litre/m2 x .2875 cents per litre = $1794.00
CARRIED.
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MOTION:J. Sigurdson – D. Roulette
2018-076WHEREAS the RM of Sifton has received approval for the North Railway Street (now Cameron Street) LUD Asphalt Repair under the Municipal Road Improvement Program;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we tender by invitation for the required asphalt repairs; tenders to be received by 5:00 p.m. April 20, 2018.
CARRIED.
MOTION:W. Davis – S. Phillips
2018-077BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Sifton enter into a Road Maintenance agreement with Enbridge Pipelines.
CARRIED.
MOTION.:W. Davis – S. Phillips
2018-078BE IT RESOLVED that we do now adjourn at 5:30 p.m. to meet again March 22, 2018 at
9:00 a.m..
CARRIED.
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Reeve, Cyril Druwe
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Chief Administrative Officer, Lon Turner