Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 11th day of April, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Deputy Reeve; Terry Neely
Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Glen Foster, David Minish, Irwin Steen, Brian Burick
CAO; Carolyn Gordon
Absent with Prior Written Notice:
Reeve; Verne Scouten
1. IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that written notice of absence has been received from Reeve, Verne Scouten regarding the Regular Meeting of Council held on this 11th day of April, 2017, and the same shall be accepted by the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried:
2. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS Reeve, Verne Scouten is attending the Municipal Officials Seminar and unable to be present at this evening’s Regular Meeting of Council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Deputy Reeve, Terry Neely shall assume the position of Chairman for this evening’s Council Meeting.
**Councillor Minish arrived at 7:07 pm**
Carried:
3. IRWIN STEEN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 11th day of April, 2017 shall be adopted as amended.
Carried:
4. GLEN FOSTER
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on March 30th, 2017 and the Special Meetings of Council held on March 22nd, April 3rd, and April 6th, 2017 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried:
5. BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has reviewed the Service Plan presented by the Benito LUD Committee and agrees to their recommendation for costs to be borne by the ratepayers in the Benito Local Urban District;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree adopt said Service Plan as submitted, with all costs to be incorporated into the 2017 Financial Plan for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried:
6. DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the following reports shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
Rural PW Report for the period ending April 10th, 2017 as submitted by the Superintendent of Public Works
Urban PW Report for the period ending March 30th, 2017 as submitted by the Urban Public Works – Assistant Foreman
Carried:
7. GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the 2015 Audited Financial Statement for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall be received by the members of council, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a notice shall be posted at the Municipal Office in Swan River and the Satellite Office in Benito, as well as in the local newspaper, to notify the public that the aforementioned audit is now available for review.
Carried:
8. BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that we do hereby approve the attendance of the Urban Assistant Foreman at the Red River College – Wastewater Treatment Course to be held in Winnipeg from May 29th, 2017 to June 3rd, 2017 and that all applicable costs shall be borne by the municipality in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
Carried:
9. IRWIN STEEN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby receive the letter from Tom Koehn, resigning as Deputy Fire Chief of the Benito Fire Department with regrets and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we do hereby acknowledge that Mr. Koehn plans to remain an active member of the Benito Fire Department with sincere appreciation for his services and commitment to the municipality.
Carried:
10. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following list of Fire Fighters for the Benito Fire Department;
Fire Chief – William Woytkiw
Deputy Fire Chief – Randy Koehn
Fire Captain #1 – Bruce Scouten
Fire Captain #2 – Curtis Hack
Fire Captain #3 – Jeff Osatchuk
Fire Fighters;
Jay Barkman, Lamar Koehn, Tom Koehn, Morgan Kushniryk, Kelly Makasoff, Dallas Miller, Chayce Osatchuk, Tyler Parks, David Pleli, Alexander Reihl, Colin Woytkiw, Lorne Woytkiw, Riley Woytkiw
Junior Fire Fighter – Blake Woytkiw
Reserve Member – Tom Lyons
Carried:
11. CARRIE BLOSHA
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response Report for the month of March, 2017 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried:
12. IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
WHEREAS the owners of PT. NW ¼ SEC. 22-37-27W have made application to subdivide their property, and;
WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has reviewed said application, along with the letter received from Indigenous and Municipal Relations dated March 24th, 2017 and have no objections to aforementioned subdivision;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED we do hereby approve the subdivision of the aforementioned property, provided all conditions and requirements are met as included with the above noted letter.
Carried:
13. DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Animal Control Report for the month of March, 2017 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, and that payment for said services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried:
14. DAVID MINISH
CARRIE BLOSHA
WHEREAS the Provincial government is sovereign in all matters of providing health care to the citizens of Manitoba, and;
WHEREAS challenges in recruitment and retention of health care professionals has led to the Province having difficulties living up to its sovereign obligation to provide health care in some areas of the Province of Manitoba: and;
WHEREAS it has become necessary for some Municipal governments to assist in the recruitment and retention of health care professionals and levy taxes to make such assistants possible; and
WHEREAS it has become evident that a joint Provincial and Municipal collaborative effort has not only led to more community and stake holder participation. It is also working very effectively and will be necessary for the foreseeable future in many areas of the province;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the AMM shall be asked to lobby the Province of Manitoba to match municipal funds up to a level of $10.00 dollars per capita as a Provincial contribution to all Municipalities that levy taxes and set up segregated funds exclusively for the recruitment and retention of the health care professionals.
Carried:
15. BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
WHEREAS the Building Inspector has assessed the condition of the structures on the following properties owned by the Municipality of Swan Valley West and found them to be beyond repair;
Roll #312000.000 – 128-130 Main St. Benito – Lots 2&3, Block 4, Plan 362
Roll #312900.000 – 132 Second Ave. Benito – Lot 14, Block 4, Plan 362
Roll #310500.000 – 80 Second Ave. Benito – Lot 10, Block 4, Plan 362
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby authorize the Superintendent of Public Works and the Chief Administrative Officer to make the necessary arrangements to obtain permits and make arrangements for the demolition of the structures on the above noted properties as soon as is practical and municipal equipment and manpower are available, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the actual costs for equipment and staff shall be charged to the Benito LUD Budget as provided by the LUD Committee in the 2017 Service Plan.
Carried:
16. GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
WHEREAS By-Law # 02/13 (8) of the former Village of Benito states the following with regards to Outstanding Utility Bills;
“Pursuant to Section 252(2) of the Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges for water and sewer services, including fines and penalties, are a lien and charge upon the land serviced, and shall be collected in the same manner in which ordinary taxes upon the land are collectible, and with like remedies.”
“Where charges and penalties pursuant to this by-law are not paid within sixty (60) days from the date when they were incurred, said charges and penalties shall be added to the taxes on the property and collected in the same manner as other taxes.”
AND WHEREAS notices have been sent in accordance with the aforementioned by-law, and attempts have been made to provide ample opportunity to make payment and bring the account in good standing;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the outstanding balance of the attached list of Utility Accounts shall be moved to the taxes for the associated properties effective April 13th, 2017 provided said amount remains outstanding at the time.
Carried:
17. BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that item No. 5.13 regarding Municipal Policies shall be tabled to the next Regular Meeting of Council to be held on April 25th, 2017.
Carried:
18. DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does approved the following payments:
General Cheques #13284 to #13292 in the amount of $28,940.35
General Cheques #13293 to #13307 in the amount of $32,640.75
General Cheques #13308 to #13323 in the amount of $5,857.86
Payroll Cheques #1326 to #1342 in the amount of $22,987.98
Council Indemnity Cheques #1343 to #1352 in the amount of $8,731.95
For a Grand Total of $99,158.89
Carried:
19. DAVID MINISH
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that, due to the change in the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, the List of Committee Appointments for the 2017 shall be revised as attached hereto.
Carried:
20. BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, shall hereby receive the Report from the Deputy Reeve and the Superintendent of Public Works regarding emergency drainage and, having reviewed said report, agree with the recommendation to forward said report to the Municipality of Minitonas Bowsman for review and consideration.
Carried:
21. IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED a “Canada 150 Grant” in the amount of $150.00 shall be made to the Benito Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #228 by the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the display being created to honor the local veterans.
Carried:
22. DAVID MINISH
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to send a letter to our MLA, Rick Wowchuk asking him to ensure that the Swan River Valley have representation on the UCN Board of Governors.
Carried:
23. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to authorize Jason Barkman to apply 45 yards of gravel on the road in to Koehn Pit and shall make payment for said gravel from the Haul Road account.
Carried:
24. BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
I. Steen re: Public Meeting- Local Health Concerns & Minitonas Lions Supper
C. Blosha re: Fire Committee
B. Burick re: Airport Commission Meeting
D. Minish re: Public Meeting – Local Health Concerns & Keeping an eye on flooding & Representation Needed on UCN Board
G. Foster re: Vet Clinic Board Meeting & Culvert Damages
T. Neely re: Upcoming Meeting – Swan Valley Rise
Carried:
25. BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that, in accordance with Clause 8.5 of By-Law No. 0002-15, the council shall extend the curfew by up to one-half hour in order to complete discussions regarding Employee Issues.
Carried:
26. IRWIN STEEN
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, the Council as a whole shall go into camera and close the meeting to continue discussions regarding Employee Matters & Legal Matters.
Carried:
27. IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried:
28. DAVID MINISH
IRWIN STEEN
WHEREAS a request was received for an extension of the timeline for use of accumulated overtime from 2016;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to distribute the final hours over the three month period of May 1st, 2017 to July 31st, 2017 as can be approved by the Members of the Transportation Committee.
Carried:
29. GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 12:27 a.m.
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