THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ARMSTRONG
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 2015
The Council of The Rural Municipality of Armstrong held its regular monthly Council meeting
on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers in the RM Office in Inwood,
Manitoba.
Present:
Reeve Jack Cruise
Councillor Allen Pfrimmer
Councillor Carol Lavallee
Councillor Ted Sumka
Councillor Adam Krochenski
Councillor Susan Smerchanski
Also Present:
Corlie Larsen, Chief Administrative Officer
CALL COUNCIL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Reeve Cruise called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
#1
Pfrimmer
Smerchanski
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the regular meeting of April 14, 2015 be adopted as
amended with the following additions:
Delegations
-1:30 pm delegation James Bezan, MP Selkirk-Interlake moved to 12:45 pm.
Financial Report
-2013 Audited Financial Statement
General Business
-Daniel Arnott Crossing Request
-Tractor Lease
Carried
READ AND CONFIRM MINUTES
#2
Lavallee
Sumka
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of March 10, 2015 be adopted as
corrected to council.
Carried
BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
Nil
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Auditors have completed the 2013 Audited Financial Statement. Statement to be forwarded
to next council meeting so council and CAO have more time to review.
ACCOUNTS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
#3
Smerchanski
Krochenski
RESOLVED THAT the Accounts Payable to April 10, 2015 written under cheque #s 10052 to
10100 and totalling $135,627.70 be approved for payment.
Carried
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BY-LAWS
Nil
WARD REPORTS
Ward 1
 Received inquiry regarding wood permits on RM leased land. Cutting on RM leased
land would require a permit issued from the RM and permission from the leasee.
 Talked to local trapper that is looking to trap beavers. Resident has opened up a
beaver dam on their land and now neighboring resident has water issues.
 Resident looking for a culvert to be installed in a crossing located on the Market Rd.
Water is backing up onto hay land N of NE 25-19-2W. RM policy is that the
municipality will only provide one access culvert per unsubdivided quarter section of
land subject to there being no existing culvert accesses to the unsubdivided quarter
section.
 Resident that is leasing RM land needs access to the leased property. The road
allowance is along the boundary of Armstrong and Coldwell and will have to talk to
Coldwell to see what can be done.
 Met with surveyor Ken Stadnik to take survey shots on Railway Road across from the
Inwood Park to address drainage issues. There is nothing that can be done to correct
the grade but the culverts will need to be cleaned out. If needed the ditch may have
to be pumped out and trap put on the culvert.
 Stop sign down again on Rd 102 & Rd 6 west of town.
Ward 2
 Reported that the culverts have now opened in ward.
Ward 3
 Reported on calls received regarding unsightly properties and letters need to be sent
out.
Ward 4
 Received request from resident for a driveway crossing. Resident would be entitled to
a culvert if there isn’t one existing or will be at owners expense has to look at further.
 Collapsed culvert needs replacement on Demarchuk Rd.
 Resident received wrong length of culvert will have to check resolution for the correct
size.
 Many Road Name signs are missing.
 Received call regarding beaver policy and getting paid for trapping.
Ward 5
 Had public works mark many low spots on the roads until roads can be graded.
 Need curved road signs at bridge on Rd 15.
 Roads that lead to Denis Lake are not maintained and needs signs.
 Beaver problems and plugged culverts need attention received calls.
 Road where brushing was completed has left sticks on the road and need to be
cleaned up.
 New house has been moved into municipality and road extension is needed on Rd 107
& 13E.
 Drain on SE22-19-1E need to check on status of project.
 Attended the Women’s Institute Tea & Hall Fundraiser and was very well attended.
Reeve
 Items of brush spraying and road signs need to be discussed for the budget.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Nil
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RECEPTION OF PETITIONS
Nil
NEW BUSINESS
a)
#4
Primmer
Smerchanski
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong receive the monthly
activity report from the CAO.
Carried
b)
#5
Lavallee
Krochenski
CAO monthly activity report
Burning Ban & Control Burn at Waste Disposal Sites
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong direct that an open fire
burning ban now be in place throughout the entire Municipality of Armstrong.
AND FURTHER THAT the officers of the corporation are directed to take such action as
required so as to have violators of the burning ban charged under the Wildfires Act of
Manitoba C.C.S.M.c.W128.
Carried
c)
#6
Lavallee
Krochenski
Meleb Landfill Push and Cap Tender Request
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the RM of Armstrong authorize the CAO to advertise for the
request of quotes for the push and compact of garbage at the Meleb Waste Disposal
Grounds.
FURTHER RESOVLED THAT the requirements within the quote are in accordance to the
Operations and Maintenance Manual for the Meleb Waste Disposal Grounds.
AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this quote be sent to the local contractors as well as
advertised in the Interlake Spectator. Deadline set to receive quotes will be May 8, 2015.
Carried
#7
Lavallee
Krochenski
RESOLVED THAT Council authorises the CAO to contact Yoder Construction to push and
compact garbage at the Meleb Disposal Site for the month of May.
Carried
HEARING DELEGATIONS
12:50 P.M. – Joanne Levy, Liberal Candidate in Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman
 Joanne Levy met with council to introduce herself and hear the concerns of council.
Main concerns of council discussed were the lack of people and children in the
municipality and lack of cell service in the town of Inwood. Also discussed were the
upcoming events in the municipality.
1:05 P.M. – James Bezan, MP Selkirk Interlake
 James Bezan met with council to discuss any federal issues that council would like him
to discuss in Ottawa. Council discussed gas tax money and what projects these funds
can be used on. Also discussed was the increase in provincial offloading to
municipalities, this will continue to increase. PR 415 road that was closed due to the
flooding of Shoal Lakes, this road is still not in the works at getting reopened anytime
soon.
1:15 P.M. – Ron Van Denakker, A/CEO Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
 Ron Van Denakker introduced himself to council and his visions of delivering better
health services. Discussed was the need to keep doctors in area and the need for a
nurse practitioner.
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1:55 P.M. – AMM Executive and Interlake Directors - Doug Dobrowolski, President, Chris
Goertzen, Vice-President, Ralph Goening, Vice-President, Trevor King, Interlake Director,
Randy Sigurdson, Interlake Director and Joe Masi, AMM Executive Director
 AMM Executive & Directors met with council to express any concerns of the council.
The items discussed were the shortage of doctors, lack of cell service being a safety
issue, economic development and ideas to help. The AMM members gave an update
on the highlights of the Mayors and Reeves Meeting. Some highlights were that
infrastructure is still a high priority and they are trying to get PST rebate for
municipalities. Council inquired about future amalgamations and Joe Masi advised
that as of now there are no plans for any other amalgamations and the municipalities
that have gone through the amalgamation process may get some money back. Council
brought up that the cut backs in funding to the Conservation Districts is making it hard
for them to keep going.
2:50 P.M. – Ed Waluk and Val Watt, Economic Development Committee
 Ed Waluk and Val Watt approached council with the need to develop a committee for
economic development to deal with items such as derelict buildings, improve on
parks, recycling and garbage pickup. They are looking for the municipality to fund this
committee and deal with these issues. Municipality is looking into hiring an economic
development officer to work one day a week.
Note: Councillor Pfrimmer declared an interest in the 2:50 pm delegation time regarding the
economic development committee and left the room during this discussion.
d)
#8
Pfrimmer
Smerchanski
#9
Pfrimmer
Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize the CAO to
advertise notice of the municipalities burning ban in the local papers.
Carried
e)
Arborg & Districts Seniors’ Resource Council Inc. – forward to budget process.
f)
Isaac & Denchuk MB Land Surveyors
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong direct Manitoba Land
Surveyors Isaac & Denchuk to restore the survey monument located at the NE ¼ of Section
27-20-2EPM in the Rural Municipality of Armstrong.
Carried
g)
#10
Smerchanski
Krochenski
Interlake Cattlemen’s Co-operative Association Ltd. - received as info.
MARRC Annual EcoCentre Training and Re-certification program
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the RM of Armstrong authorize the custodians at the Meleb
Waste Disposal Site and the Transfer Stations in Inwood and Chatfield to attend the
EcoCentre training and re-certification program held on May 5th in Winnipeg.
AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT they be reimbursed for mileage.
Carried
#11
Smerchanski
Krochenski
h)
Red River Basin Commission – refer to budget process
i)
Arborg Ag Society Fair & Rodeo
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong is in support of the
application to the “Community Festivals and Events Grant” by the Arborg Ag Society Fair &
Rodeo.
AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council recognizes this event as a signature event for the
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municipality.
Carried
j)
#12
Lavallee
Krochenski
RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the CAO to advertise in the local papers and on the
municipal website for the Assessment Open House held on June 24 th from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m. at the RM of Armstrong municipal office.
Carried
k)
#13
Lavallee
Sumka
Interlake Veterinary Services District Board
RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Reeve and CAO to sign the agreement between the
RM of Armstrong and Interlake Veterinary Services District Board.
Carried
l)
#14
Smerchanski
Krochenski
Tax Impact Meeting and Assessment Open House
Interlake Weed Control District
RESOLVED THAT authorize payment of the 2015 annual levy to the Interlake Weed Control
District as follows:
April 30, 2015
$2,675.00
August 31, 2015 $2,675.00
Total
$5,350.00
Carried
m)
Minister of Municipal Government
Reeve Cruise was called away from meeting and Councillor Sumka took the chair during
discussion and voting on resolution #15.
#15
Smerchanski
Krochenski
RESOVLED THAT Council authorize the CAO to apply for a grant through the new Municipal
Road and Bridge Program.
Carried
Reeve Cruise returned to chair the meeting.
#16
Lavallee
Sumka
n)
AMM upcoming events – received as info
o)
Green Team Funding
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Armstrong has been approved to receive 2015 Green
Team Funding for 2 summer students;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOVLED THAT council authorize the CAO to advertise for 2 summer
student positions in the local paper.
Carried
p)
#17
Smerchanski
Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorise the members
of council to attend the Annual General Meeting for the Gimli Seniors Resource Council Inc.
held on Friday May 1st held at the Gimli Community Health Centre Multipurpose Room.
Carried
q)
#18
Sumka
Krochenski
Gimli Seniors Resource Council Inc.
M.P.C. Park
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong are in support of the
M.P.C. Park’s annual picnic and declare the M.P.C. Park in Meleb as a charitable fund raising
event held on July 12, 2015.
Carried
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#19
Lavallee
Pfrimmer
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong are in support of the
Chatfield’s Sports Day and council declares this event as a charitable fund raising event to be
held on July 11th with a rain date of July 12th.
Carried
r)
#20
Pfrimmer
Krochenski
EMO Meeting
RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Councillor Lavallee and CAO to attend the EMO meeting
held on Monday April 20th in the Stonewall Rockwood Office;
AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Councillor Lavallee be paid indemnity and both be
reimbursed out of pocket expenses.
Carried
#21
Krochenski
Sumka
s)
Jim Townsend, MEC – forward to next meeting
t)
EMO Alert Ready Test – received as info
u)
Beaver Policy
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong adopt the following
beaver control policy for the control of problem beavers within the municipality;
Opening of beaver dams in municipal drains – The Municipality is responsible for opening up
any municipal drains affected by beaver dams.
Opening of beaver dams in provincial drains – All beaver related problems with regards to
provincial drains, river and streams be reported to Manitoba Conservation as it is under
their jurisdiction to have them opened.
Opening of beaver dams on private property – Ward Councillor & CAO approves the removal
of beaver dams on private property only when there is a natural drain flowing through the
private property. Where removal/opening of dams and culverts can be done by hand the
municipality pays at a rate of $15.00 per hr plus mileage within the RM. Approval will be
done in writing to the licence trapper by the CAO & Ward Councillor.
Beaver Trapping Bounty – Council will pay a bounty of $50 for each beaver caught in the
municipality where authorized by council. The CAO will coordinate council’s efforts by
directing the authorized trappers to the problems areas. Only licenced trappers, registered
at the municipality will be paid per beaver tail submitted. No bounty paid for embryos or
fetuses.
This policy will be in effect until November 15th, 2015 and will be reviewed annually.
Carried
#22
Pfrimmer
Krochenski
RESOLVED THAT Council authorize payment in the amount of $1,100.00 to Kurt Karish for
the trapping of 22 beaver from Sections 10-20-1E, 27-19-1E and 22-19-1E as per approval on
Nov. 7, 2014.
Carried
v)
#23
Pfrimmer
Smerchanski
David Oakley, Interlake Healthcare Sustainability Committee
RESOVLED THAT the Council of The Rural Municipality of Armstrong is in full support of the
Interlake Healthcare Sustainability Committee and their efforts to resolve doctor and
hospital concerns in Teulon. Council believes that this committee will be beneficial to the
Interlake as a whole, and has great intentions and commitment to improving the Interlake’s
Healthcare Systems.
Carried
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w)
#24
Pfrimmer
Krochenski
RESOVLED THAT Council authorize the CAO to apply for the Enabling Accessibility Fund for
funding of new washroom for Inwood and Fraserwood Parks and wheelchair access to
municipal office.
Carried
x)
#25
Lavallee
Pfrimmer
James Bezan, MP – Enabling Accessibility Fund Grant
Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs, Annual Conference
RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Inwood/Fraserwood Fire Chiefs and Deputy Fire
Chiefs to attend the Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference being held in
Scanterbury, Manitoba on June 4th, 5th & 6th.
Carried
y)
Responsible Electronics Recycling Annual Report – received as info
z)
Recycling – Free Recycle Bins & Battery Recycling – order recycle bins for fire
department buildings, public works shop building, municipal office and for the parks in
Inwood and Fraserwood. Battery recycling order for waste sites.
aa)
Ron & Stacey Loewen – crossing will not need a culvert
bb)
Sharon Martin –drainage issues - forward to budget items
cc)
RM of Armstrong Welcome Signs – refer to budget process
dd)
Dust Control
#26
Sumka
Krochenski
RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Rural Municipality of Armstrong advertise for Dust
Control available to all residents on a cost recovery basis.
Carried
#27
Pfrimmer
Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Rural Municipality of Armstrong extend the April 14,
2015 regular meeting of Council to 5:30 p.m.
Carried
#28
Pfrimmer
Lavallee
ee)
Workplace Safety & Health - need training and proper PPE
ff)
Co-op Community Spaces – Info on grant pass to local community groups
gg)
Computer Upgrades
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong authorize the necessary
office computer network upgrades as per quote offered by MicroAge.
Carried
hh)
#29
Pfrimmer
Krochenski
Taxervice – Engagement Letter
RESOLVED THAT Taxervice be appointed to facilitate the 2015 tax sale process.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the
Engagement Letter on behalf of the municipality.
Carried
ii)
RM Forage Leases – forward to next meeting
kk)
Tractor Lease
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#30
Pfrimmer
Krochenski
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong do hereby agree to the
terms and conditions as set out in the Lease Agreement between Enns Brothers Ltd. and the
RM of Armstrong for a 6125R John Deere Tractor for the 2015 season.
AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the tractor be covered under the municipalities insurance.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign the said lease
and execute the required documentation.
Carried
#31
Pfrimmer
Smerchanski
RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes members of council to receive and require quotes for
mowers to be budgeted for in the 2015 budget.
Carried
jj)
#32
Pfrimmer
Krochenski
Daniel Arnott Crossing Request
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong approve a driveway
access on the north side of NW-5-19-3E at the property owner’s expense subject to Water
Stewardships approval.
Carried
NOTICE OF MOTION
Nil
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Forwarded to next meeting
#33
Smerchanski
Krochenski
RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the replacement of a collapsed culvert located on Rd 7E
between Rd 110 & 109 and replacement of culvert located on Rd 103 between 5E & 6E and
2E & 3E on Rd 112.
Carried
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Forward to next meeting
IN CAMERA
#34
Pfrimmer
Sumka
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Armstrong resolve into a
Committee of the Whole, In-Camera, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss legal matters and personnel
issues.
Carried
#35
Pfrimmer
Smerchanski
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole, In-Camera of the Rural Municipality of
Armstrong resume back to the regular meeting of Council at 5:35 p.m.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
#36
Pfrimmer
Lavallee
RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned to meet again and continue with meeting agenda
on Tuesday April 21st at 10:00 a.m. & review budget.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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__________________________
Jack Cruise, Reeve
__________________________
Corlie Larsen, CAO
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