Rural Municipality of Reynolds
Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of Council January 14, 2025 – 06:00 PM
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF REYNOLDS-REGULAR MEETING-MINUTES
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON JANUARY 14, 2025
PRESENT
REEVE: RUSS GAWLUK
DEPUTY REEVE: BLAINE WEBSTER
COUNCILLORS:
JESSICA THURSTON
CURTIS BULEY
MICHAEL HUZEL
HARRIET YARMILL
KIMBERLY GESELL
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: KIM FURGALA
ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SHERRI PEARCH
REGRETS: COUNCILLOR STELMACK
1 CALL TO ORDER
The January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council was Called to Order by Reeve Gawluk at
6:00 pm.
2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Res. 25/001 M/S Councillor Buley/ Councillor Gesell
BE IT RESOLVED that the Agenda of the January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be
adopted as presented.
CARRIED
3 NOTICE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
11.1 Councillor Huzel
10.2 Reeve Gawluk (potential conflict of interest)
4 MINUTES
Res. 25/002 M/S Councillor Buley/ Councillor Gesell
BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the December 17, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council
and the January 7, 2025, Committee of the Whole Minutes be approved as presented.
CARRIED
4.1 Regular Meeting of Council – December 17, 2024 Minutes – Draft
4.2 Committee of the Whole – January 7, 2025 – Minutes – Draft
5 DELEGATIONS / HEARINGS
6 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
7 COMMITTEES / REPORTS
Res. 25/003 M/S Councillor Buley/ Councillor Gesell
BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee and all other reports be accepted as presented.
CARRIED
7.1 Whitemouth-Reynolds-North Whiteshell Waste Management Minutes –
November 20, 2024
7.2 Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District Minutes – Nov 19 & Dec 16
7.3 Community Futures Winnipeg River – Minutes – Dec 13, 2024
7.4 Rural Animal Management Report – December 2024
7.5 Whitemouth-Reynolds Planning District – Dec 6, 2024
7.6 North Eastman Municipal Forum – October 21, 2024
7.7 Springfield Chamber of Commerce – Email from Reeve, Minutes Dec 2, 2024 &
Jan 9, 2025 Agenda
7.8 North Eastman Community Health Committee – January 15, 2025 Agenda & East
Side Vacancy Report
8 BY-LAWS
9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10 NEW BUSINESS
10.1 STARS – Request for Support
Res. 25/004 M/S Councillor Gesell Councillor Buley
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes a donation of $1,344.00 to STARS Air
Ambulance.
CARRIED
10.2 Policy 52 – Economic Development Review
WHEREAS Policy 52 outlines the process by which the Reeve and CAO are authorized to
work together and represent Council in matters related to Economic Development,
including inquiries and the arrangement of meetings with Ministers, developers, and
planners for residential, industrial, and commercial opportunities;
AND WHEREAS as an Economic Development Officer has been hired for the RM of
Reynolds to follow out the duties described in the policy;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
TABLED
10.3 Policy 55 – Irrigation Systems on Municipal Infrastructure
Res. 25/005 M/S Councillor Gesell/ Councillor Buley
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts Policy 55 – Irrigation Systems on Municipal
Infrastructure as presented.
CARRIED
10.4 The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) – Purchase of NE 8-10-13 EPM
Res. 25/006 M/S Deputy Reeve Webster/ Councillor Yarmill
WHEREAS The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has proposed the purchase of a
property NE 8-10-13 EPM located in the Elma area within the RM of Reynolds, totaling
approximately 636 acres;
AND WHEREAS NCC has been working with the property landowners since mid-September
2024 and intends to proceed with a Split-Receipt Purchase and Sale of Land Agreement,
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which includes the landowners’ wish to donate a substantial portion of the appraised
value;
AND WHEREAS the proposed transaction is anticipated to close in mid-March 2025, and
NCC has submitted the transaction for review by the Farm Industry Board at its scheduled
meeting on January 17, 2025;
AND WHEREAS The Farm Industry Board typically seeks input from RMs regarding NCC
land transactions, and NCC has requested a resolution or letter of support from the RM of
Reynolds to facilitate the review process;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the RM of Reynolds expresses its
support for the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s proposed purchase of the Elma area
property NE 8-10-13EPM and recognizes the importance of conserving natural spaces
within the municipality.
CARRIED
10.5 Crown Lands
Res. 24/007 M/S Deputy Reeve Webster/ Councillor Yarmill
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Reynolds has been in communication with the
Province of Manitoba to initiate Crown Land acquisitions;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Manitoba has indicated that there may be eligible land
trade opportunities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the RM of Reynolds administration compile a
comprehensive listing of land parcels that the RM of Reynolds would consider offering in
exchange for the desired Crown Lands.
CARRIED
10.6 RM of Springfield – Fire Services Agreement with RM of Reynolds
Res. 25/008 M/S Deputy Reeve Webster/ Councillor Yarmill
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Reynolds enter into a Fire Protection Agreement with the
RM of Springfield as per the attached agreement;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign the agreement.
CARRIED
10.7 Letter of Support – Reynolds Food Bank – Prawda Country Dance – Feb 8, 2025
Res. 25/009 M/S Councillor Yarmill/ Deputy Reeve Webster
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the CAO to send a Letter of Support for the
Prawda Country Dance hosted by the Reynolds Food Bank on February 8, 2025 at the
Reynolds Community Centre in Prawda, Manitoba.
CARRIED
10.8 North Eastman Municipal Forum – February 10, 2025 – Dugald
Res. 25/010 M/S Councillor Yarmill/ Deputy Reeve Webster
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes all Council members & Reeve & ACAO to attend
the North Eastman Municipal Forum held in Dugald, Manitoba on February 10, 2025;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT all eligible expense be reimbursed.
CARRIED
10.9 Community Futures – Training Modules to Strengthen Business Operations
Res. 25/011 M/S Councillor Yarmill/ Deputy Reeve Webster
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the EDO to attend the Community
Futures Training Modules to Strengthen Business Operations on February 12, 2025 in
Oakbank at a cost of $30 per session.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT all eligible expenses be reimbursed.
CARRIED
10.10 Option Pay – Credit Card Payment Process
Res. 25/012 M/S Councillor Thurston/ Councillor Huzel
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Administration Team to set up Option Pay as
another payment option for the RM of Reynolds.
CARRIED
10.11 Prairie By-Law Enforcement – Agreement with Reynolds
Res. 25/013 M/S Councillor Thurston/ Councillor Huzel
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Reynolds enter into an
agreement with Prairie By-Law Enforcement for the provision of by-law enforcement
services within the municipality, and that the terms of the agreement be as outlined in the
proposed contract reviewed and approved by Council.
CARRIED
11 FINANCIAL / ACCOUNTS
Councillor Huzel left the Council Chambers
11.1 Combined A/P Payroll Cheque Register Report
Res. 25/014 M/S Councillor Thurston/ Councillor Huzel
BE IT RESOLVED that cheques numbered 24672 to 24724 including the Electronic Fund
Transfer payments, for a total payment of $1,972,832.51 be hereby approved for payment
on this day.
CARRIED
Councillor Huzel returned to the Council Chambers
12 CORRESPONDENCE
12.1. Notice of Public Hearing – Zoning Amendment By-Law 20-2024 – Rm of Tache
12.2. Notification of Public Hearing – CO 01-25 & VO 06-25 – RM OF TACHE
12.3 Bulletin 2024-32 – Municipal Relations – Rates for Railway Roadway, Pipeline
and Gas Distribution Systems
12.4 Manitoba Hydro – Pole Project P40309
13 AGENDA ADDITIONS
14 NOTICE OF MOTIONS
15 IN CAMERA
15.1 Move in Camera
Res. 25/015 M/S Councillor Thurston/ Councillor Huzel
BE IT RESOLVED that Council now move “In Camera” as per Section 152(3) of The
Municipal Act to discuss Legal Matters;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all matters discussed while in Camera are to remain
confidential as per Section 83(1)(d) of The Municipal Act.
CARRIED
15.2 Legal Matters 1
15.3 Legal Matters 2\15.4 Legal Matters 3
15.5 Move Out of Camera
Res. 25/016 M/S Councillor Thurston/ Councillor Huzel
BE IT RESOLVED that as per Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, Council now re-opens the
meeting to the public;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all matters discussed are to remain confidential as
per Section 83(1)(d) of the Municipal Act.
CARRIED
16 ADJOURNMENT
Res. 25/017 M/S Councillor Thurston/ Councillor Huzel
BE IT RESOLVED that the next Regular Council Meeting be held on January 28,
2025;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council does now adjourn at 7:11pm.
CARRIED
Russ Gawluk, Reeve
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Kim Furgala
Chief Administrative Officer
