RM Minutes

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GRANDVIEW
HELD May 26, 2010

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

Also Present: CAO - Sharon Storozuk

Absent: Reeve: Cliff Kutzan

Deputy Reeve Fiarchuk called the meeting to order at 9:00 am

Be It Resolved that the minutes of the last regular meeting of council of the Rural Municipality of Grandview held May 12, 2010, Financial Plan Hearing held May 12, 2010 and special meeting held May 12, 2010 be adopted as circulated/read. Carried

Be It Resolved that the agenda as prepared by the CAO be amended and is hereby adopted. Carried

Reports of Committees/Meetings
CAO – written report
Councillor Nelson– May 13-cemetery; May 19-Rec. Comm.
Councillor Banting – May 13-cemetery; May 25-Intermtn. Conservation
Councillor Squance– May 6 – Liaison; May 25-Intermtn. Conservation
Councillor Fiarchuk – May 13-Biosphere Reserve; May 21- Water Resources-Jason Tomski

Be It Resolved that the un-audited financial statement for the month ending April 30, 2010 be accepted as presented by the CAO. Carried

Communications/Correspondence:
List provided to all Council members
Items specifically discussed included:
? Amazing Agriculture Adventure – thank you
? MAFRI – Youth Take Charge Program
? MAFRI – Expression of Interest
? MB Water Stewardship - Ongoing & Issued Licenses
? Employment Application
? MWWA – 2010 workshop dates
? MMAA – PUB Feedback
? MMAA – Providing the Tools Seminar
? Town of Roblin – CAO Retirement
? Tax Sharing – Agreement Review
? MB Ombudsman – 2009 Annual Report
? MLA Planning - Development Permit
? MB Infrastructure & Transport – Public Input
? Grandview Resource Council – Elder Abuse Awareness Day-June 15

Delegation: Foreman Steven – updated on gravelling, rd. allowances, replacing of signs,
drainage permits

Be It Resoled that David Kozakowski and Sidney Yurkiw attend a seminar on Principles and Practices Drinking Water Chlorination June 3 in Brandon;

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

Be It Resolved that the Office Staff attend a seminar in Brandon on September 9, 2010 – Providing the Tools a workshop on council orientation.

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

Be It Resolved that the RM of Grandview proclaims June 15, 2010 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Carried.

General Business

Be It Resolved that work projects dated May 26, 2010 are hereby approved. Carried

Complaints was discussed on gravel removed from municipal road and nails found on a municipal road allowance. Council directed CAO to add to notice in tax statements advising ratepayers that municipal roads fall under municipal jurisdiction and therefore removal of gravel for personal use will be considered a criminal offence and to report the nails to the RCMP.

Whereas the RM of Grandview has received an application to subdivide a portion of property located at NW 24-24-25W;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the said subdivision is hereby approved by the Council of the RM of Grandview with the following condition;
1) Contact Manitoba Conservation – Environment – Mr. Dave Yunker (204)622-2134 require setback information for the existing sewage ejector. Carried

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

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

Cemetery Committee – citizen appointment to board – table to joint meeting.

By-Laws

Be It Resolved that By-law No. 8-2010 (Corridor Program) be given first reading. Carried

Be It Resolved that By-Law No. 8-200 (Corridor Program) be given second reading. Carried

Be It Resolved that we now adjourn12:50pm. Carried