RM Minutes

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GRANDVIEW
HELD March 10, 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

Delegations: 10:00 am – Intermtn. Conservation –Bruce Stratuliak – annual report & corridor
Program

Be It Resolved that the minutes of the last regular meeting of council of the Rural Municipality of Grandview held February 24 and special meeting held February 22, 2010 be adopted as circulated/read. Carried

Delegation: 10:30am – Richard Lobert & RCMP Wong- concerns about safety on a road
allowance- 24-23-24; mention of grass fire in 2009 - SE 26-23-24 and
drainage on SE 23-23-24

11:00am – Grandview Historical Society – Ann Barnett, Tom Worth, Ramona
Williamson – presented RM Council with a history book and thanking
everyone for their help. Museum order a printing of 300 books.

11:10am – Foreman Steven – reported on patrol repairs – 2003 running, 2006
still working on; items for shop-safety measures spill control pallet, flammable goods cabinet,
harness & tripod, extension ladder. Trailer for washer & water tank

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

Reports of Committees/Meetings
Reeve Kutzan – Feb. 25-fire committee mtg.; Feb. 26 – PARC-budget; Mar. 1 – PARC; note about sub-divisions
CAO – written report
Councillor Fiarchuk - Mar. 1 – Stakeholders mtg. – Russell
Councillor Nelson – Rec. Comm. mtg. – working on budget
Councillor Banting – Feb. 24- Intermtn. Conservation – tours for schools; Feb. 26-Livestock update; Mar. 8 – Re-enactment committee mtg.
Councillor Squance – Feb. 25- Fire Committee mtg.; Mar. 1 – Stakeholder’s mtg. – Russell; Mar. 2 – Homecoming; Mar. 3 – Chamber – annual mtg.; Mar. 4 – Liaison mtg.-Dphn.;

Financial Statement

Be It Resolved that the un-audited financial statement for the month of December 2009 be accepted as presented by the CAO. Carried

Communications/Correspondence:
List provided to all Council members
Items specifically discussed included:

? Fort Garry Fire Truck
? Parkland Regional Library – 2009 annual report
? Building Permits – Wally Kuzyk, Angela Bohun
? Spring Flood outlook
? E911 – review database
? MB. Agr.Food – CED Pathfinders – workshop-MOS seminar
? Contest - water quality reports & name change
? MLA Planning – Development Officer report
? Statutory Assessment levy – 2010 - $17534.00
? Audit letters
? Thank you – Senior’s park
? Hall construction report
? Intermtn.Cons.Dist. – workshops – March 26-Dphn. – maple syrup & birds
? Insurance – 19496.00 – year 2010
? Invasive Species Council of MB. – website: www.invaisvespeciesmanitoba.com
? and calendar of invaders.
? Can. Federation of Students – tap water over bottle water
? MTS – E911 – review

General Business

Be It Resolved that work projects dated March 10, 2010 are hereby approved. Carried

Whereas Section 11(1) of the Noxious Weeds Act a municipality must appoint a municipal noxious weeds inspector and submit the name of the inspector to the Director;

Therefore Be It Resolves that Foreman Kelly Steven be appointed as the municipal noxious weed inspector for the RM of Grandview. Carried

Be It Resolved that RM of Grandview renew their membership with the Hudson Bay Route Association for the year 2010 amounting to $200.00 Carried.

Be It Resolved that Foreman Kelly Steven attend a seminar being held by MB. Good Roads Association on culvert design and installation for municipal roads being held in Brandon April 14, 2010;

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

Be It Resolved that CAO Storozuk and Assist. Cockerill attend the MMAA Convention being held in Winnipeg April 25-28, 2010;

And Further Be It Resolved that the office will be closed only on Monday April 26 for office staff to attend;

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

Be It Resolved that the RM of Grandview changes their regular council meetings in April to April 7 & 21 due to conflicts of other schedule meetings. Carried

Be It Resolved that special meeting for the financial plan be held March 22, 2010 at 1:00pm in the RM Office. Carried

Whereas according to Subsection 162(2) of the Municipal Act a council is required to hold a public hearing before adopting the financial plan;

Therefore Be It Resolved that a financial plan public hearing be set for April 22, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Rural Municipality Office at 531 Main Street in Grandview. Carried

Be It Resolved that the Board of Revision is schedule for October 13, 2010 at 1:00pm. Carried

Be It Resolved that the RM of Grandview advertise for dust control for the year 2010. Carried

Be It Resolved that Reeve Kutzan attend a Prov. Handi Van Forum being held in Portage April 7, 2010 with all expenses being paid by the municipality. Carried

Whereas the RM of Grandview has received the audited financial statement for the Grandviwe Plains Handi Van for the year end December 31, 2009;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the RM of Grandview hereby accepts the audited financial statement;

And Further Be It Resolved that the RM of Grandview approve the 2010 levy in the amount of $1000.00. Carried

List of Accounts

Be It Resolved that the accounts for the month of March 2010 amounting to $74950.30 be paid as listed. Cheque numbers 11381 to 11463. Carried

Be It Resolved that we now adjourn – 2:45pm. Carried