MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ARMSTRONG HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE TOWN OF INWOOD, MANITOBA ON MAY 11th, 2010
Present:Les MarchakReeve
Ralph HazeltonCouncillor, Ward 1
Carol LavalleeCouncillor, Ward 2
Diane WoychyshynCouncillor, Ward 3
David YablonskiCouncillor, Ward 4
Allen EvanchyshinCouncillor, Ward 5
Also Present:Lori Wood, Chief Administrative Officer
CALL TO ORDER:
With a quorum present the Reeve called the public hearing meeting to order at 10:20 a.m..
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:
Res. #117-10MOTION:Diane Woychyshyn – David Yablonski
BE IT RESOLVED that the following minutes be approved as presented and circulated:
Public Hearing minutes of March 9th, 2010
Regular Council minutes of April 13th, 2010
Special Council minutes of April 23rd, 2010
CARRIED 6-0
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Res. #118-10MOTION:Carol Lavallee - Diane Woychyshyn
BE IT RESOLVED that the regular council agenda of May 11th, 2010 be adopted as presented and circulated with the following addition:
Under Communication:
Personnel-“in-camera”
CARRIED 6-0
DELEGATIONS:
Maria Krupnik attended the meeting at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a road sign vandalized.
Evie Kmet attended the meeting at 1:45 p.m. to discuss a proposed subdivision at NW 33-18-3E.
Pat Gray attended the meeting at 2:00 p.m. to discuss a trailer which is blocking a municipal road allowance at 34-19-1W.
Allen Pfrimmer attended the meeting at 2:15 to discuss severe drainage problems.
WARD REPORTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Res. #119-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Carol Lavallee
BE IT RESOLVED that all ward reports and committee reports be accepted by Council as presented, with requested resolutions to be passed under general business.
CARRIED 6-0
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Res. #120-10MOTION:David Yablonski – Diane Woychyshyn
WHEREAS the RM of Armstrong is hosting the 2010 June District Meeting on Thursday, June 17th, 2010;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Armstrong sponsor the luncheon for this event at a cost not to exceed $2000.00;
ANDFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the registration fee be set at $10.00 per delegate which will be collected at the door.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #121-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – David Yablonski
WHEREAS the 2007 gravel list has been circulated to each Ward Councillor for amendments for the upcoming 2010 gravel season;
AND WHEREAS the CAO has advised that the total gravel budget for the 2010 season is $240,000.00 and the total 2010 dust control budget is $4000.00;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize dust control and gravel to be applied to Town Sites only until the final gravel worksheets have been completed and approved by council.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #122-10MOTION:Carol Lavallee – David Woychyshyn
WHEREAS the Interlake Tourism Association is putting together a partnership Opportunity for a full page ad in the June edition of the hearts of the Country Magazine;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve to place an ad size 1 ½” by 2” big in the amount of $125.00 plus GST:
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this be funded by grants to other organizations.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #123-10MOTION:Allen Evanchyshin – David Yablonski
BE IT RESOLVED that Councillor Lavallee be authorized to attend the Understanding Tourism Workshop on May 19th, 2010 at the Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, Manitoba with the registration to be paid by the Municipality;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that mileage expenses be paid as per Council’s By-Law #3-2008.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #124-10MOTION:Diane Woychyshyn – David Yablonski
BE IT RESOLVED that a new wastewater treatment lagoon usage agreement between Arborg and the RM of Armstrong be updated an renewed for a period of two years;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign the said agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #125-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Carol Lavallee
BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize administration to pay $25.00 for the 2010 membership fees for the Manitoba Municipal Users Group.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #126-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Allen Evanchyshin
BE IT RESOLVED that the following accounts be written of as they are deemed not collectable:
Roll #258000, SE 9-19-2W in the amount of $258.00
Roll #260600, SW 15-19-2W in the amount of $92.00
Roll #260600, SW 15-19-2W in the amount of $148.00
Roll #260900, SE 16-19-2W in the amount of $196.00
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #127-10MOTION:Carol Lavallee – Diane Woychyshyn
BE IT RESOLVED that administration be instructed to set up a trust account for the age friendly community grant and transfer $2000.00 from the general operating fund into the trust account.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #128-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Carol Lavallee
BE IT RESOLVED that council purchase two watches in the amount of $249.00 for each watch not including applicable taxes as retirementgifts for the CAO and the A/CAO of the RM of Armstrong.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #129-10MOTION:Diane Woychyshyn – David Yablonski
WHEREAS a ditch was cleaned out at E of 29-21-3E by a resident of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS a licence must be taken out;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that administration be instructed to apply for a licence in the municipalities’ name.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #130-10MOTION:David Yablonski – Carol Lavallee
BE IT RESOLVED that two 90 degree signs be placed at 19- 19-3E one for left hand turns and one for right hand turns.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #131-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – David Yablonski
BE IT RESOLVED that various locations in Ward 1 receive ¾ down gravel;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that calcium be placed in the town of Inwood.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #132-10MOTION:Carol Lavallee – Diane Woychyshyn
BE IT RESOLVED that various locations in ward 2 receive limestone.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #133-10MOTION:Diane Woychyshyn – Carol Lavallee
BE IT RESOLVED that a survey be done on N of 33-21-3E;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that E of 7-20-3E receives two loads of limestone.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #134-10MOTION:David Yablonski– Allen Evanchyshin
BE IT RESOLVED that the ditch be cleaned out at E of 19- 19-3E;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a survey and brushing be done about a ½ mile down;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that fence repairs be done at NW 34-19-1E along the drainage and NW 29-19-1E along the drainage.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #135-10MOTION:Allen Evanchyshin – David Yablonski
BE IT RESOLVEDthat the culvert at E of 6-18-3E to be cleaned;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the dirt be levelled at E of 26-18-2E.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #136-10MOTION:Carol Lavallee – Diane Woychyshyn
BE IT RESOLVED that Council dissolve into a committee as a whole to discuss personnel matters in a closed section in- camera at 2:50 p.m. 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 6-0
Res. #137-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Allen Evanchyshin
BE IT RESOLVED that the committee revert back to council as a whole in an open meeting of council at 3:00 p.m..
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #138-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Carol Lavallee
BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the resignation of Ken McMahon Deputy Fire Chief of the Inwood Fire Dept with regret.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #139-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton - David Yablonski
BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the resignation of Rick Sherred member of the Inwood Fire Department with regret.
CARRIED 6-0
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS:
Res. #140-10MOTION:David Yablonski– Carol Lavallee
WHEREAS council was provided with a cheque listing for their review;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that cheque #02990 to cheque #03053 in the amount of $65,277.95 be approved for payment.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #141-10MOTION:Carol Lavallee – Diane Woychyshyn
WHEREAS the financial report was orally presented to Council for the period ending April 30th, 2010;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepted the report;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign this financial statement certifying that the return has been completed according to the municipal records as at April 30th, 2010.
CARRIED 6-0
BY-LAWS:
Res. #142-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Allen Evanchyshin
BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law #6-10 being a by-law to levy property taxes for the 2010 year be read a third time with a recorded vote:
FORAGAINSTABSTAIN
Reeve MarchakNoneNone
Councillor Hazelton
Councillor Lavallee
Councillor Woychyshyn
Councillor Yablonski
Councillor Evanchyshin
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #143-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – David Yablonski
BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law #7-10 being a by-law to amend the RM of Armstrong’s Zoning By-Law #6-04 be read a first time.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #144-10MOTION:Carol Lavallee – Davis Woychyshyn
BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law #8-10 being a by-law to delegate expenditureauthority to the Reeve and CAO be read a first time with the following amendment remove the working “In emergencies only” inparagraph 1.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #145-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Diane Woychyshyn
BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law #9-2010 being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong to amend the procedures by-law #10-2006 be read a first time.
CARRIED 6-0
Res. #146-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Diane Woychyshyn
BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law #9-2010 being a by-law of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong to amend the procedures by-law #10-2006 be read a second time.
CARRIED 6-0
COMMUNICATIONS:
FromSubjectDisposition
MLCCAcknowledgment letterFor info/file
Water StewardshipWater Well TestingFor info/file
Interlake Health AuthorityAmbulance serviceFor info/file
Conservation MinisterCoyotes and wolvesFor info/file
Community FuturesStatisticsFor info/file
AMMResolution responsesFor info/file
AMMEcological Goods For info/file
Stu Briese, MLAWaste Water For info/file
AMMCampaign financingFor info/file
Colleen GardinerGrass FiresFor info/file
AMMSewage ejectorsFor info/file
Marian & FamilyThank-youFor info/file
Town of TeulonGold tournamentFor info/file
AMMWastewater managementFor info/file
AMMWaste ReductionFor info/file
RM of GimliEast Interlake MeetingFor info/file
Doug McNeilPr 49 to PR 231For info/file
ADJOURNMENT:
Res. #147-10MOTION:Ralph Hazelton – Allen Evanchyshin
BE IT RESOLVED that the regular meeting of May 11th, 2010 be adjourned at 3:05 p.m..
CARRIED 6-0
The next regular scheduled Council meeting will be held on Tuesday June 8th, 2010 commencing at 10:00 a.m..