RM Minutes

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF
THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GRANDVIEW
HELD September 28, 2011

Members Present: Reeve- Cliff Kutzan

Councillors: Nick Fiarchuk

Brian Cords

Vern Nelson

Dwayne Bomak

Also Present: CAO-Sharon Storozuk

Reeve Kutzan call meeting to order at 7:00pm.

#301-11

Moved by: Dwayne Bomak

Sec’d by: Nick Fiarchuk

Be It Resolved that the minutes of the last regular meeting of council of the Rural Municipality of Grandview meeting held September 14, 2011 be adopted as circulated/read.

Carried

#302-11

Moved by: Vern Nelson

Sec’d by: Nick Fiarchuk

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

Carried

Delegations

7pm: Foreman Steven – awnings shop, work orders, mowing, ditches, patrol-roads

7:45pm: Barry Verbiwski –Manitoba Conservation – presented the new beaver dam removal program.

Reports of Committees/Meetings

Councillor Bomak – Sept. 21-phys. recruit.

Councillor Nelson – Sept. 21 – phys.recruit.

Reeve Kutzan – Sept.15-Rec. Comm.-fundraiser-curling rink ceiling, Sept. 16 – PARC. Sept.20-AMM –resolution committee

CAO – written report

Financial Statement

Moved by: Vern Nelson

Sec’d by: Brian Nelson

Be It Resolved that the un-audited financial statement for the month ending august 31, 2011 be accepted as presented by the CAO. Carried

General Business

# 304-11

Moved by: Dwayne Bomak

Sec’d by: Brian Cords

Be It Resolved that work projects dated for September 28, 2011 are hereby approved. See attached work log. Carried

Irvin Palmer – filed complaint – drainage issues.

#305-11

Moved by: Vern Nelson

Sec’d by: Brian Cords

Whereas renovations for 111 Railway Ave. was approved at September 14, 2011 meeting resolutions #293-11;

Therefore Be It Resolved that we authorize additional $1500.00 towards renovations at 111 Railway Ave;

And Further Be It Resolved that we appoint Councillor Bomak to be in charge of the allocations of said funds. Carried

2010 draft audited statement – reviewing - tabled

# 306-11

Moved by: Vern Nelson

Sec’d by: Brian Cords

Be It Resolved that the Arm of Grandview funds $550.00 towards Provincial “A” and “AA” Junior Varsity Girls High School Basketball Championships being held March 9-10, 2012. Carried

#307-11

Moved by: Vern Nelson

Sec’d by: Dwayne Bomak

Whereas the RM of Grandview does not have sufficient resources for the recruitment of physicians in our community;

And Whereas the committee has completed a significant amount of research into the recruitment efforts in all regional health authorities;

And Whereas it has been indicated by the Provincial Government that it is the responsibility of PRHA (parkland Regional health Authority) to recruit physicians for communities in the Parkland area;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the RM of Grandview confirms our position that the recruitment of physicians should be the full responsibility of PRHA. Carried

# 308-11

Moved by: Nick Fiarchuk

Sec’d by: Brian Cords

Be It Resolved that any donations received towards the renovations at 111 Railway Ave. be considered additional revenue over and above the approved RM funding. Carried

# 309-11

Moved by: Dwayne Bomak

Sec’d by: Brian Cords

Be It Resolved that the RM of Grandview contributes up to $7500.00 for capital improvements for the Curling Rink ceiling;

And Further Be It Resolved that the 50% of the proceeds from the planned fundraiser be repaid to the RM of Grandview. Carried

#310-11

Moved by: Vern Nelson

Sec’d by: Dwayne Bomak

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

Furthermore that all items discussed are confidential.

Carried

#311-11

Moved by: Dwayne Bomak

Sec’d by: Brian Cords

Be It Resolved that we do now return to our regular meeting of council. Carried

By-laws

Recreation Commission & Corridor Program– reviewing

Unfinished Business

- 2010 draft audited statement – table

- Beaver agreement – pilot program

#312-11

Moved by: Vern Nelson

Sec’d by: Nick Fiarchuk

Whereas Manitoba Conservation has introduced a three year pilot project funding agreement for the removal of problem beaver dams;

Therefore Be It Resolved that the RM of Grandview sign said agreement.

111 Railway Ave. house – request of 4ft.

Communications/Correspondence Listed:

List provided to all Council members;

Items specifically discussed included:

* CFIA - Dr. Joyce Chartrand-Kehler

* Animal Care Line – 1-888-945-8001 toll free

* E911 – service fees

* MB. Water Stewardship

* Office-Fire Commissioner – development & building permit NE 8-24-23 * West side Bipole III – www.bipoleiiicoalition.ca

* Crown land permit – cancelled W1/2 7-27-23

* Nature Conservancy – rd. allowance

* Volvo Construction Equipment – ROPS Certification & survey

Other Business

- Sign – RM Shop

# 313-11

Moved by: Brian Cords

Sec’d by: Nick Fiarchuk

Be It Resolved we now adjourn 11:00pm.