Swan Valley West Minutes – April 13, 2018

Minutes of the 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 13th day of April, 2018 at 7:05 p.m.


Present: Reeve William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Brian Burick
Glen Foster
David Minish
Terry Neely
Irwin Steen
Interim-Acting CAO: Betty Nemetchek

IRWIN STEEN
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 13th day of April 2018 shall be adopted as presented.
Carried:

IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on March 27th, 2018 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
WHEREAS an application was submitted to the Municipality for a Conditional Use Permit on Part of NW ¼ & SW ¼ of Section 8-37-29WPM to provide for the construction of an Aircraft Landing Area in an “AG” Agricultural General Zone under the Rural Municipality of Swan River Zoning By-Law #2383-04;
AND WHEREAS Aircraft Landing Areas are classified as a “Conditional Use” on Table 4.1 of the above By-Law, and notice of the Public Hearing was posted and delivered to adjacent landowners as required under The Planning Act;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the aforementioned Conditional Use as per the Application dated March 1, 2018, and shall issue Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-02.
Carried:

GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 0073-18 to amend By-Law No. 2383-04, being the Rural Municipality of Swan River Zoning By-Law, be read a first time this 13th day of April, 2018.
Carried:

DAVID MINISH
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, in accordance with Part 6 of The Planning Act, shall hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Mb. for the Zoning Amendment Application received regarding the property known as Part of the NE ¼ of Section 18, Township 36, Range 27WPM.
Carried:

DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the attached list of 2018 Grants, Donations and Memberships be approved and included in the 2018 Financial Plan.
Carried:

DAVID MINISH
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response Report for the month of March 2018 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried:

CARRIE BLOSHA
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the amount of $308,728.80 be transferred from the Swan River Machinery Replacement Reserve to the General Chequing Account for the purchase of a 160M Caterpillar Motor Grader.
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West accept the Notice of Motion to reconsider Resolution No. 9 dated March 27th, 2018.
Carried:

CARRIE BLOSHA
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following persons at the “Introduction to Asset Management” workshop to be held in Dauphin on Monday, May 7th, 2018: William Galloway, David Minish and Cheryle Zbirun.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current Municipal policies and by-laws.
Carried:

IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has increased snowplowing rates for the 2018-19 season as follows:
The snowplow rate will change from $155.00 per hour ($77.50 per half-hour minimum) to $250.00 per hour ($125.00 per half-hour minimum) as a result of the increase in operating costs.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Urban and Rural Animal Control Officers Reports for the month of March 2018 shall be received, and that payment for said services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried:

DAVID MINISH
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West is adding Policy No. G12 – “Building Inspections – RTM Homes” to their General Municipal Policies, as attached, to comply with the Manitoba Building Code.
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Benito Public Works Report for the month of March 2018 shall be received, as submitted by the Urban Public Works Foreman.
Carried:

IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the following accounts be approved for payment:
General Ck. #14266 to #14309 in the amount of 399,968.03
Payroll Ck. #1950 to #1966 in the amount of 20,412.96
Council Indemnity Ck. #1967 to #1975 in the amount of 9,083.36
Payroll Ck. #1976 to #1990 in the amount of 16,992.72
For a Grand Total of 446,457.07
Carried:

IRWIN STEEN
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that Council does hereby accept the verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications as presented by the Members of Council.
Carried:

BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, the Council as a whole shall go in-camera and close the meeting to the public to discuss employee related matters.
Carried:

DAVID MINISH
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public to proceed with the regular business of Council.
Carried:

IRWIN STEEN
BRIAN BURICK
BE IT RESOLVED that we hire Shirley Bateman to assist with Budget preparation.
Carried:

TERRY NEELY
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that this Council Meeting shall now adjourn at 9:50 p.m.
Carried: