RM Minutes

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF
THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GRANDVIEW HELD
February 24, 2010

Members Present: Reeve: Cliff Kutzan
Councillors : Nick Fiarchuk
Jack Squance
Vern Nelson
Wayne Banting



Also Present: CAO - Sharon Storozuk

Reeve Kutzan called the meeting to order at 10:00 am

# 66-10

Moved by: Nick Fiarchuk
Sec’d by: Vern Nelson

Be It Resolved that the minutes of the last regular meeting of council of the Rural Municipality of Grandview held February 10, 2010 be adopted as circulated/read. Carried

# 67-10

Moved by: Jack Squance
Sec’d by: Wayne Banting

Be It Resolved that the agenda be adopted as amended. Carried

Reports of Committees/Meetings
- Councillor Squance - Feb. 16 – Intermtn. Conservation; Feb. 19 – Grand opening – telehealth; Feb. 22 – special mtg.-policy review
- Councillor Banting – Feb. 11-Museum – annual mtg.; Feb. 16 – Intermtn. Conservation; Feb. 17 – Agr. Society-GP; Feb. 22 – special mtg. – policy review, Homecoming-re-enactment; Feb. 23 – Municipal bonspiel
- Councillor Nelson – Hall mtgs & update; Feb. 17 – Rec. Comm.-budget; Feb. 22-special mtg. – policy review;
- Councillor Fiarchuk – Feb. 22 – special mtg. – policy review
- CAO – written report
- Reeve Kutzan – Planning met with building inspector & development officer; Feb. 12 – Tax sharing-recommendation to agreement; Feb. 13 – checked out machine rental complaint; Feb. 17 – Parkland Tourism; Feb. 23 – municipal bonspiel; Feb. 19-Grand opening – telehealth; Feb. 22 – special mtg. – policy review

Communications/Correspondence:
List provided to all Council members
Items specifically discussed included:
? Fort Garry Fire Trucks – drawings for approval
? RCMP – 2009 Year end report
? Cantest – water quality report
? AMM- coyote bounty response
? Questionnaire – women’s participation in municipal government
? Tax Sharing Executive – mtg. – recommendations
? MLA – report
? Parkland Humane Society Inc. – spay and neuter program
? RM of Lawrence – fundraising – community centre
? RM of Shellmouth-Boulton – conditional use hearing
? GV – Rec. Comm. – Community Places Grant
? Cancer – Daffodil Days
? MP-Inky Mark – Feb. 2010 mail out

General Business

# 68-10

Moved by: Nick Fiarchuk
Sec’d by: Vern Nelson

Be It Resolved that work projects dated for February 24, 2010 are hereby approved. Carried

# 69-10

Moved by: Jack Squance
Sec’d by: Wayne Banting

Be It Resolved that Reeve Cliff Kutzan and CAO Sharon Storozuk attend the Mayors, Reeves and CAOs meeting being held in Grandview March 15, 2010. Carried

# 70-10

Moved by: Wayne Banting
Sec’d by: Jack Squance

Be It Resolved that the RM Council and staff attend the Manitoba Good Roads Association banquet being held April 13, 2010 to accept an award being presented to the RM of Grandview for the most improved municipal roads – division D.

And Further Be It Resolved that all expenses be paid by the municipality. Carried

#71-10

Moved by: Nick Fiarchuk
Sec’d by: Vern Nelson

Be It Resolved that the 2010 levy in the amount of $17533.66 for the Intermountain Conservation District is hereby approved. Carried

Office parking – signs - designated for staff only

#72-10

Moved by: Vern Nelson
Secd’ by: Nick Fiarchuk

Be It Resolved that we do now go in camera to discuss items as per the Municipal Act 152(3). Carried

#73-10

Moved by: Jack Squance
Sec’d by: Wayne Banting

Be It Resolved that we return to our regular meeting. Carried

Memo to be issued advising of changes at water plant.

By-laws

# 74-10

Moved by: Wayne Banting
Sec’d by: Jack Squance

Be It Resolved that the by-law no. 4-2010 (Employee Code of Conduct) be given third reading and passed. Recorded Vote: For – Cliff Kutzan, Nick Fiarchuk, Jack Squance, Vern Nelson, Wayne Banting. Against – nil, Abstain – nil. Carried

# 75-10

Moved by: Nick Fiarchuk
Sec’d by: Vern Nelson

Be It Resolved that by-law no. 5-2010 (Campaign Expenses and Contribution) be given third reading and passed Recorded Vote: For – Cliff Kutzan, Nick Fiarchuk, Jack Squance, Vern Nelson, Wayne Banting Against – nil, Abstain - nil. Carried

Unfinished Business
Machine rental complaint – leave as is
Horse update

# 76-10

Moved by: Wayne Banting
Sec’d by: Nick Fiarchuk

Be It Resolved that the Rural Municipality of Grandview wishes to preserve natural habitat within undeveloped road allowances and as such endorses the Conservation Corridors within the municipality. Carried

# 77-10

Moved by: Jack Squance
Sec’d by: Wayne Banting

Be It Resolved that the RM of Grandview fund the Historical Re-Enactment which is to take place during the 2010 Homecoming in the amount of $1000.00.

And Further Be It Resolved that it be funded through VLT revenues. Carried

# 78 -10

Moved by: Vern Nelson
Sec’d by: Nick Fiarchuk

Be It Resolved that we now adjourn – 12:10pm. Carried