Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in the Council Chamber at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 26th day of September 2017 at 7:02 p. m.
Present:
Reeve William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster
David Minish, Terry Neely, Irwin Steen
Interim Acting Chief Administrative Officer: Betty Nemetchek
1. GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 26th day of September 2017, shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried:
2. TERRY NEELY
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on September 12th, 2017 and the Special Meeting held on September 14th, 2017 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried:
3. DAVID MINISH
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that in accordance with Sections 300 and 326 of The Municipal Act, the changes to the 2017 Assessment Roll for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall be accepted by the Council and applied to that portion of the 2017 taxes as described on the reports received from the Province of Manitoba – Assessment Services, Swan River Office dated July 31st, 2017, copies of which are attached hereto.
Carried:
4. BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
WHEREAS the hours of operation for the Benito Satellite Office are Tuesday to Thursday of each week; and
WHEREAS the last day for paying 2017 property taxes without penalty is Friday, September 29th, 2017;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall agree to adjust the hours of operation for the Benito Satellite Office to include Friday, September 29th, 2017.
Carried:
5. CARRIE BLOSHA
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following persons at the MMAA “Municipal Leadership – Marquis Event” with David Irvine in Winnipeg, Mb. to be held on November 3rd, 2017; Angela Mullin & Cheryle Zbirun;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current Municipal policies and by-laws.
Carried:
6. GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 0068-17, being a By-Law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West to open a Municipal Road, shall be read a second time this 26th day of September, 2017.
Carried:
7. GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 0068-17, being a By-Law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West to open a Municipal Road, shall be read a third time this 26th day of September, 2017, signed by the Reeve, and signed and sealed by the Interim-Acting Chief Administrative Officer.
Brian Burick – yes
Carrie Blosha – yes
Irwin Steen – yes
David Minish – yes
Terry Neely – yes
Glen foster – yes
Carried:
8. BRIAN BURICK
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments:
General Cheques #13743 to #13788 in the amount of $205,357.47
Payroll Cheques #1638 to #1656 in the amount of $ 24,741.52
For a Grand Total of $ 230,098.99
Carried:
9. DAVID MINISH
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West has issued a Municipal burn ban to coincide with the burn ban implemented by the Province of Manitoba; and
WHEREAS the province-wide burn ban has been lifted and relief from hot dry conditions have been observed within the Municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to lift the Municipal burn ban effective immediately and allow burning with Municipal Burning Permits to be reinstated.
Carried:
10. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Benito LUD Committee held on September 19th, 2017 shall be accepted as circulated.
Carried:
11. IRWIN STEEN
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS Public Works Staff for the LUD of Benito require a truck for the purpose of removing refuse;
AND WHEREAS it has become cost prohibitive to repair the truck now owned by the LUD;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to accept the recommendation of the LUD Committee to begin the process of finding a suitable truck for the above purpose.
Carried:
12. DAVID MINISH
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS the attached quote has been received by the Municipality for supply of signage for the Durban and Benito Landfill Sites;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to accept the quote submitted by “Sign Here” and approve purchase of said signs.
Carried:
13. GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
WHEREAS quotes have been requested for the removal and purchase of metal from the Durban Landfill Site;
AND WHEREAS Council has reviewed the quotes received by the Municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to accept the quote submitted by Gerrard Metal Processors Ltd. for said removal, and that the Reeve and Interim-Acting CAO shall be authorized to sign any related agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
Carried:
14. BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS the attached quotes have been received by the Municipality for supply of culverts;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to accept the quote submitted by Armtec and approve purchase of said culverts.
Carried:
15. IRWIN STEEN
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS the attached quotes have been received by the Municipality for supply of Trail Cameras;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to accept the quote submitted by Canadian Tire and approve purchase of said Trail Cameras.
Carried:
16. IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that we do hereby adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council at 8:00 p.m. to open the Public Hearing regarding the Variation Application concerning the property known as Lots 7/8, Plan 1759, Pt. of SW 17-34-29 WPM;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we shall reconvene the Regular Meeting of Council immediately following the adjournment of said Public Hearing.
Carried:
17. BRIAN BURICK
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall hereby call to order the Public Hearing regarding the Variation Application on the property known as Lots 7/8, Plan 1759, this 26th day of September, 2017 at 8:03 p.m.
Carried:
18. TERRY NEELY
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has received an application for a Zoning Variance on the property known as Lots 7/8, Plan 1759, Pt. SW ¼ Section 17-34-29 WPM, specifically to vary the minimum required side yard setback distance for an accessory Building in a Residential Zone as per Table 6-2 of Zoning By-Law #10/04 of the former Village of Benito, from twenty (20) feet to ten (10) feet;
AND WHEREAS Notice of the Public Hearing was posted and delivered to adjacent landowners in accordance with Part 6 of The Planning Act and the Municipality has not received any objections with respect to said variance;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the aforementioned variance as per the Application dated August 25th, 2017, and shall issue Variation Order No. 2017-05;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve and Interim-Acting CAO shall be authorized to sign said Order on behalf of the Municipality.
Carried:
19. GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that this Public Hearing shall now adjourn at 8:09 p.m.
Carried:
20. TERRY NEELY
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall now reconvene at 8:10 p.m. to proceed with the regular business of Council.
Carried:
21. BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
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 the public to discuss enforcement of a By-Law.
Carried:
22. GLEN FOSTER
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried:
23. TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications as presented by Members of Council.
Carried:
24. TERRY NEELY
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to accept the quote submitted by Stirling Enterprises for repair of asphalt to Willowrun Drive and Westwind Road and that the Reeve and Interim-Acting CAO shall be authorized to sign any related agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
Carried:
25. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 9:34 p.m.
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