Regular Meeting of Council
July 10, 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, JULY 10, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
#152/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer
SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT a Public Hearing is now called to order at 10:00 A.M. for Conditional Use 12-03 to allow a temporary additional dwelling on NE1/4 33-18-2E in the Agricultural Intensive Zone in the Rural Municipality of Armstrong
CARRIED
No one spoke to the conditional use application.
#153/12 MOVED by Councillor Lavallee
SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
RESOLVED THAT a Public Hearing. for Conditional Use 12-03 to allow a temporary additional dwelling on NE1/4 33-18-2E in the Agricultural Intensive Zone in the Rural Municipality of Armstrong be adjourned at 10:15 A.M.
CARRIED
#154/12 MOVED by Councillor Evanchyshin
SECONDED by Councillor Pfrimmer
WHEREAS the Public Hearing for Conditional Use 12-03 to allow a temporary additional dwelling on NE1/4 33-18-2E in the Agricultural Intensive Zone in the Rural Municipality of Armstrong was held
AND WHEREAS no objections were received;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant Conditional Use Permit 12-03 subject to the following conditions:
1) A conditional use application fee of $150.00 shall be paid
2) A refundable performance deposit shall be paid to the Rural Municipality of Armstrong in the amount of $1000.00 to be applied against any Municipal costs related to the installation of the temporary additional dwelling
3) A building permit be obtained from the Fisher Armstrong Planning District
4) The approval of Council shall expire and cease to have any effect if it is not acted upon within twelve months of the date of the decision, unless it is renewed at the discretion of Council for an additional period not exceeding twelve months.
5) The Temporary Additional Dwelling or Mobile Home shall be registered at the Land Titles Office as a caveat. The caveat shall require that the Temporary Additional Dwelling or Mobile Home be placed on a temporary foundation only, and is to be removed upon the cessation of the occupancy of the elderly parent(s) or other family members requiring care and assistance.
6) The applicant / owner shall pay for all water and sewage connection and sewage disposal costs and shall be in accordance and compliance with the Manitoba Environment Act
7) The applicant / owner shall pay for the installation of a holding tank that shall be installed in compliance and approval of Manitoba Conservation
8) The applicant / owner shall pay any and all connection fees for all utilities and services and any other service costs related to this application
9) That the applicant/owner obtains any and all variations deemed necessary in order to comply with our Zoning By-Law 6-2004.
10) That all property taxes, arrears, penalties, and any other amount owing to the Municipality be paid
11) The applicant / owner shall pay any and all legal fees associated with this application and any other costs related to this application
CARRIED
#155/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer
SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
RESOLVED that the agenda for the regular meeting of July 10, 2012 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
READ AND CONFIRM MINUTES
#156/12 MOVED by Councillor Woychyshyn
SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of June 12, 2012 and the Special meeting of Council of July 4, 2012 be adopted as circulated to council.
CARRIED
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
#157/12 MOVED by Councillor Marchak
SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
WHEREAS THE Financial Statements for the period ending June 30, 2012 have been examined and found to be in order;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the said Financial Statements be approved.
CARRIED
ACCOUNTS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
#158/12 MOVED by Councillor Woychyshyn
SECONDED by Councillor Pfrimmer
WHEREAS the accounts of the RM of Armstrong for the period ending July 9, 2012 have been examined and found to be in order,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that cheque numbers 10108 to 10181 in the amount of $200,734.90 be approved for payment.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS:
WARD REPORTS
WARD 1 Councillor Pfrimmer
· None
WARD 2 Councillor Lavallee
· Complaint of a lease statement sent to wrong address
· Minutes not posted in a timely manner
· Request from Jack Cruise that road repair Eof 17 21 3w DFA be done as soon as possible as he needs access to his land
WARD 3 Councillor Woychyshyn
· Attended June Emergency Measures Meeting
· Questioned update of the Emergency Measures Manual
· Meeting Fire Chiefs
· Requesting $5,000 fee to SIEMB
· JEEP Program was not approved
· Handy van Grant requested
· Drain clean out requested at 28-21-3E , east ditch
· Grass cutting
· Bears seen in the area
WARD 4 Councillor Les Marchak
· None
WARD 5 Councillor Allen Evanchyshin
· None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
HEARING DELEGATIONS:
· None
RECEPTIONS OF PETITIONS: None
BUSINESS ARRISING FROM DELEGATIONS: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
Reeve Wasylowski has declared a conflict and has left the Council Chamber
#159/12 MOVED by Councillor Woychyshyn
SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
Deputy Reeve Carol Lavallee chaired the meeting
RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong by this resolution forward the Municipality’s support of the Peace Lutheran Cemetery’s Centennial Heritage Project to commemorate the Pioneers by erecting a new history monument and inscription.
CARRIED
Reeve Wasylowski has returned to the Council Chamber
#160/12 MOVED by Councillor Marchak
SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
WHEREAS Community Planning Services has submitted to the Municipality a completed Application for Approval of Proposed Subdivision 4602-12-5187 / MARTIN / NW ¼ 14 19 2E 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 any costs of installing/relocating/removing of any utilities be paid by the Developer/Applicant/Property Owner
5) That the cost of any accesses to the subdivided lots be paid by the Developer/Applicant/Property Owner
6) That the Developer/Applicant/Property Owner obtain a certificate of exemption to retain the ejector system as required by Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship
CARRIED
#161/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer
SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality Armstrong engage Ken Stadnek to provide a proposal and act as a project manager on Ward 1 Project 11-11 Inwood - to clean 100ft of ditch behind the Inwood school and install drainage piping between 2nd and 3rd Street in Inwood.
CARRIED
#162/12 MOVED by Councillor Lavallee
SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality Armstrong authorize the purchase of Two (2) 24" x 16' culverts and one (1) 24" coupler for approx. $900.00 to be expended from project # 3 - 11and Four (4) 36" x 20' culverts and two (2) 36" couplers for approx. $3000.00 to be expended from project # 7 - 11.
CARRIED
#163/12 MOVED by Councillor Marchak
SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong receive the Administrative Informational Report entitled Funding from Gas Tax Reserve Road Project North of 9-18-3E
CARRIED
#164/12 MOVED by Councillor Evanchyshin
SECONDED by Councillor Pfrimmer
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong receive the following Audit reports:
· 2011 Federal Gas Tax Revenue and Expenditure Report
· 2011 Interlake Veterinary Service District
· 2011 Interlake Weed Control District
CARRIED
#165/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer
SECONDED by Councillor Evanchyshin
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong receive the letter from Mr. Ed Tataryn requesting that the washed out culverts in the drain on his property be replaced
AND FURTHER That the request be referred to the Drainage Committee.
CARRIED
#166/12 MOVED by Councillor Lavallee
SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong receive the letter from Mr. Osioway requesting that the road to his property be improved
AND FURTHER That the request be referred to the Roads Committee.
CARRIED
#167/12 MOVED by Councillor Marchak
SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
Councillor Pfrimmer has declared a conflict and has left the Council Chamber
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong sponsor the Drop-In Centre’s Musical in Inwood Park Gazebo on August 31, 2012 featuring the band “Thistle” in the amount of $200.00.
CARRIED
Councillor Pfrimmer has returned to the Council Chamber
#168/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer
SECONDED by Councillor Marchak
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong approve Sprucemere Ranch and Dairy Ltd.’s request to drill a well on Municipal Lease land NE 22 19 2W for the purpose of watering beef cows.
CARRIED
#169/12 MOVED by Councillor Marchak
SECONDED by Councillor Evanchyshin
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong receive the report on accounts receivable requested by the Reeve.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Roads Committee: None
Drainage Committee: None
Protective Committee: None
Waste Management Committee: None
Other Committees:
Interlake Development Corporation
· Councillor Lavallee attended June 20th meeting in Arborg reported Minutes, financial report in the office on file.
· Interlake Trail Corporation has agreed to accept the trail and the titles are being transferred Next meeting and golf tournament August 15th to celebrate the successes of the IDC. Former board and invited guests.
AMM
· Attended AMM district meeting at Petersfield.
Fisher Armstrong Planning District
· Attended Planning and Zoning meeting in Inwood.
NOTICE OF MOTION:
Councillor Evanchyshin gave notice to reverse resolution #141/12 of June 12, 2012.
The motion to reverse will be brought forward at the regular meeting of Council on August 14, 2012.
IN CAMERA
#170/12 MOVED by Councillor Lavallee
SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
BE IT RESOLVED that Council dissolve into a committee as a whole in camera to discuss legal issues in a closed session in-camera at 2:22PM 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
#171/12 MOVED by Councillor Lavallee
SECONDED by Councillor Woychyshyn
RESOLVED that the committee as a whole in camera revert back to the regular meeting of Council in open session out of camera at 3:05 PM..
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT:
#172/12 MOVED by Councillor Pfrimmer
SECONDED by Councillor Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT the regular meeting of the Council for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong be adjourned at 3:18 P.M.
CARRIED
READ AND CONFIRMED this _____ day of ______, A.D. 2012.
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REEVE
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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