RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WHITEHEAD MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING April 13, 2017

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1 The regular meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Whitehead was held in the municipal council chambers at Alexander, Manitoba on Thursday, April 13 th, MEMBERS PRESENT: Reeve Heather Curle Councilors: Allan Sutherland Bruce Locke Darryl Speers Cindy Izzard, CAO Trevor Tuttosi John Bokkel Rod McKay Reeve Heather Curle called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. DELEGATION: 9:00 a.m.: Cory Rodger Foreman Report spring runoff/flood damage update 9:30 a.m.: Brent Campbell/Vanessa Harris Road and Water 10:00 a.m.: Public Hearing for Conditional Use CU McTaggart - Non-farm dwelling within the AL Agricultural (Limited) Zone 10:15 a.m.: Public Hearing for Variation VO McTaggart Increasing maximum site area from 10 acres to acres 1. A. Sutherland T. Tuttosi: Resolved that the Agenda be adopted as presented. 2. J. Bokkel R. McKay: Resolved that the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as presented; Regular Meeting March 24, 2017 Special Meeting April 6, A. Sutherland B. Locke: Resolved that the Correspondence listed below be read and ordered filed; 1. Feb 22, 2017 AMM - Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative 2. Mar 17, 2017 FCM FCM s Legal Defense Fund 3. Undated United Way 211 Manitoba 4. Mar 29, 2017 RFNow project approval 5. Mar 30, 2017 Chris Popowich, Gov t of MB Flood preparation 6. Mar 30, 2017 Chris Hurley, Gov t of MB Flood preparation 7. Apr 04, 2017 Donna Lee & James Brown Reimbursement request 8. Apr 04, 2017 Canadian Heritage Funding request denial 9. Apr 11, 2017 Cathy Emile, Bell MTS Letter of support request 10. Apr 12, 2017 Robert Davidson Road Issue 11. Apr 12, 2017 Branden DeJong ByLaw Complaint

2 12. Apr 12, 2017 Premier of MB Thank you 4. A. Sutherland T. Tuttosi: BE IT RESOLVED that the regular meeting of council be recessed to allow council to hold a Public Hearing to receive representations for any person who wish to make them in respect to the following; 1. Proposal for Conditional order CU to permit a non-farm dwelling within the AL Agricultural (Limited) Zone 2. Proposal for Variation order VO to vary the maximum site area from 10 acres to acres. Time: 10:05 a.m. 5. J. Bokkel D. Speers: WHEREAS all representatives in regard to matters listed below have been dealt with; 1. Proposal for Conditional order CU to permit a non-farm dwelling within the AL Agricultural (Limited) Zone 2. Proposal for Variation order VO to vary the maximum site area from 10 acres to acres THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the public hearing be concluded and council resume it normal order of business. Time: 10:17 a.m. 6. T. Tuttosi B. Locke: Whereas Claire and Peggy McTaggart have made application for a Conditional Use Order No. CU to permit the subdivision of an existing farm yard site from the agricultural land resulting in a acre non-farm dwelling sire within the AL Agricultural (Limited) Zone at SW ¼ , Road 57 North. And whereas a Public Hearing was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 as indicated in the Public Notice to hear any representation for or against the application; Now therefore be it resolved that after consideration of said representations, CU be approved.

3 7. D. Speers R. McKay: Whereas Claire and Peggy McTaggart have made application for a Variation Order No. VO to permit an increase of the maximum site allowed for a non-farm dwelling, from 10 acres to acres to provide enough area to retain a septic ejection system, with the AL Agricultural (Limited) zone at SW ¼ , Road 57 North. And whereas a Public Hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 as indicated in the Public Notice to hear any representation for or against the application; Now therefore be it resolved that after consideration of said representations, VO be approved. 8. J. Bokkel D. Speers: Resolved that the List of Accounts as paid for April 11, 2017, cheque numbers to (both inclusive) totaling $114, and Direct Deposit Register totaling $24, be approved. 9 A. Sutherland T. Tuttosi: Resolved that the following Utility Accounts past due over 90 days be added to taxes; Roll No. Amount Roll No. Amount $ $ Be it further resolved an administrative fee of $50.00 be applied to each roll number for transferring these amounts to taxes.

4 10. J. Bokkel D. Speers: Resolved that the Rural Municipality of Whitehead authorize Cindy Izzard and Christine Burton attend the MMAA Conference at the Victoria Inn in Brandon on Tuesday April 25 and Wednesday April 26, Be it further resolved that the fee of $ each be paid and that out of pocket expenses and mileage be paid. 11. A. Sutherland B. Locke: Resolved the Rural Municipality of Whitehead contribute $1, to the Alexander Canada 150 Committee for the 2017 Pre-Canada Day Celebration to be expended from the Ogilvie fund. 12. J. Bokkel R. McKay: Resolved the Rural Municipality of Whitehead approve RFNow s project into Prairie Acres pending design approval. 13. A. Sutherland T. Tuttosi: Whereas the Federal government has committed to investing $500 million into funding a new broadband program called Connect to Innovate, Bell MTS has asked the Rural Municipality of Whitehead to lend their support by way of a letter. Therefore, be it resolved that the Rural Municipality of Whitehead send a letter in support of Bell MTS and the Connect to Innovate program. For: 0 Against: 7 DEFEATED 14. J. Bokkel D. Speers: Whereas Manitoba Hydro requires easements over SE ¼ WPM to construct a new distribution pole; Therefore, be it resolved that the Rural Municipality of Whitehead approve Manitoba Hydro s request.

5 15. A. Sutherland B. Locke: Whereas Donna Lee and James Brown have requested financial assistance for the clearing of trees; Be it resolved that the Rural Municipality of Whitehead approve payment or partial payment reimbursement. For: 0 Against: 7 DEFEATED 16. A. Sutherland T. Tuttosi: Whereas the Rural Municipality of Riverdale has proposed a by-law to close a portion of an undeveloped boundary municipal road allowance which lies between the Frac. NE WPM and SE ¼ WPM and is looking for support from the Rural Municipality of Whitehead; Therefore, be it resolved that the Rural Municipality of Whitehead support By-law from the Rural Municipality of Riverdale. 17. A. Sutherland T. Tuttosi: Whereas the Rural Municipality of Whitehead hire Ed MacKay of H2O Management to survey and map the following areas; Areas known as Kemnay Woods, Whitetail, Aljomac (S ½ W, W, N ½ ) to a maximum cost of $ to be 100% paid by the RM. For: 5 Tuttosi, Sutherland, Speers, Bokkel, Curle Against: 2 Locke, McKay 18. J. Bokkel R. McKay: Resolved the Rural Municipality of Whitehead request quotes from Sarah Jane and Ed MacKay to survey and plot a drainage plan for Beresford to be paid 100% by the RM. For: 5 Tuttosi, Sutherland, Speers, Bokkel, Curle Against: 2 Locke, McKay 19. A. Sutherland T. Tuttosi: Resolved that Kemnay Woods Lane remains closed Passenger Traffic Only and local resident to be notified.

6 20. J. Bokkel R. McKay: Resolved the Rural Municipality of Whitehead request 3 quotes for Kemnay Woods Lane as per the Following Specs; feet of road Geotec to be put down 1 foot of pit run on top Layer of traffic gravel on top 21. T. Tuttosi B. Locke: Resolved that the Financial Statements for March 2017 be approved as presented. 22. D. Speers A. Sutherland: Resolved that we now adjourn to meet again on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 9 a.m. or at the call of the Reeve. Time: 12:25 p.m. All the above resolutions were passed unanimously unless otherwise stated. REEVE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER