Swan Valley West Minutes – February 11, 2020

Received by ValleyBiz April 21, 2020

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 February, 2020 at 7:02 pm.


Present:
Reeve: William Galloway

Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Glen Foster
Bill Gade
Matt Wills
Darryl Pierrepont
Tyler Kushniryk

Interim-Acting CAO: Cheryle Zbirun

Delegations: Public Hearing NW 11-36-27

Additions to the Agenda: Ratepayer Comments from the Gallery.

1. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 11th day of February, 2020 shall be adopted as amended.
Carried.

2. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the minutes for the Regular Council Meeting and Public Hearing held on January 14th, 2020 and January 28th, 2020 shall be adopted as presented.
Carried.

3. MATT WILLS
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that we do hereby adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council at 7:07 p.m. to open the following Public Hearing:
1. Variance Application for NW ¼ of Section 11-36-27 W
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we shall reconvene the Regular Meeting of Council immediately following the adjournment of said Public Hearing.
Carried.

4. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall now re-open at 7:12 p.m. to proceed with the regular business of Council.
Carried.

5. BILL GADE
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on February 25th, 2020 at 7:30 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested as related to the Request for a Variation Order increasing the maximum site area from 10 acres to 12.45 acres within the AG-Zone on the property known as the SW ¼ of Section 5-37-29 W and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all necessary advertising, mailing and posting of the notice for said hearing shall be made in accordance with The Planning Act.
Carried.

6. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on February 25th, 2020 at 7:40 p.m. for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested. This is in regards to the request for a Conditional Use to allow a grain bin as an accessory building to a primary building within the GD-Zone on the property known as 652 4th Street West, Kenville and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all necessary advertising, mailing and posting of the notice for said hearing shall be made in accordance with The Planning Act.
Carried.

7. MATT WILLS
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall accept the Minor Amendment to By Law #0073-18 as approved by the Minister of Municipal Relations to correct the rezoning as noted below;
The Rural Municipality of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. 2383-04 is hereby amended in order that the area shown on Appendix “A” attached, outlined in a heart line zoned “AG” Agricultural Zone is hereby re-zoned to “RR5” Residential Rural Zone.
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The Rural Municipality of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. 2383-04 is hereby amended in order that the area shown on Appendix “A” attached, outlined in a heavy line zoned “AG” Agricultural Zone is hereby re-zoned to “RR2” Residential Rural Zone.
Carried.

8. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS Subsection 369(1) of the Municipal Act provides as follows;
369(1) A Municipality may cancel or adjourn an auction of a particular property at any time before it begins if
b) the property owner enters into an agreement with the municipality for payment of the arrears and costs
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, upon request, we do hereby authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to provide such an agreement in the prescribed form as attached hereto to property owners in a tax sale position and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve and CAO shall be authorized to sign such an agreement on behalf of the municipality.
Carried.

9. GLEN FOSTER
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the following Animal Control Reports shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
-Rural Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of January, 2020
-Urban Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of January, 2020
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.

10. CARRIE BLOSHA
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall accept the Swan Valley Settlement Services 2019 Audited Financial Statements, as presented;
Carried.

11. MATT WILLS
DARRYL PIERREPONT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the 2020 Committee appointments, as amended in attached Schedule A.
Carried.
Blosha – Yes
Wills – Yes
Galloway – Yes
Kushniryk – Yes
Gade – No
Pierrepont – Yes
Foster – Yes
Carried.

12. DARRYL PIERREPONT
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments:
General Cheques #015838 to #015890
in the amount of: $509,680.35
Carried.

13. GLEN FOSTER
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that Council of Swan Valley West hereby does hereby approve the following payments:
January 31st, 2020 Payroll Cheques #2971 to #2982
in the amount of: $13,060.81
Carried.

14. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that Council of Swan Valley West hereby does hereby approve the following indemnity payments:
January 2020 Indemnity Cheques #2983 to #2992
in the amount of: $9,105.25
Carried.

15. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
BILL GADE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West initial radio order for the PSCS transition for Benito Fire Department.
Tabled.

16. GLEN FOSTER
MATT WILLS
BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the 2020 Grants / Donation & Memberships, as amended and attached.
Carried.

17. MATT WILLS
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve a citizen request for the use of the Thunderhill tower for installation of a receiver for Internet Service.
Defeated.

18. DARRYL PIERREPONT
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has discussed the opportunity to video tape regular council meetings, and;
WHEREAS Council has received a quote for said videotaping services;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall accept the quote from Mountain Dweller Media for videotaping with a start date as mutually agreed.
Tabled.

19. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following persons at the Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association Information Session in Carberry, MB to be held on March 18th, 2020;
-Bill Gade
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
Carried.

20. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
MATT WILLS
WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree that the recruitment of Medical Professionals is vital to the future of the Swan Valley and it’s residents and;
WHEREAS, despite Provincial responsibilities for the provision of health care, there is a need to continue making contributions towards the recruitment of Doctors and other Medical Professionals in order to provide proper healthcare to local residents;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to the following:
– A ‘per capita’ levy of up to $16 for the next 3 years (2020, 2021, & 2022)
– A portion of the municipal levy to be used for payment of a part time employee to devote his / her time to recruit doctors and other medical professionals for the Swan Valley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to move forward with the development of a job description, a budget proposal, and the hiring of an individual to work on recruiting Medical Professionals for the Swan Valley as a continuation of the program originally established by Swan Valley RISE and the Medical Services Committee.
Tabled.

21. BILL GADE
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that Council approves the second payment of the 2019 levy payment to the Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy (RISE) in the amount of $23,756.63.
Tabled.

22. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following persons to the Municipal Officials Seminar & Trade Show in Brandon, MB April 15 and 16, 2020;
Reeve William Galloway
Bill Gade
Darryl Pierrepont
Cheryle Zbruin
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
Carried.

23. GLEN FOSTER
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following persons to the Mayors, Reeves and CAO’s Meeting in Brandon, MB April 14, 2020;
Reeve Galloway
Cheryle Zbirun
Ken Zenkins
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
Carried.

24. CARRIE BLOSHA
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following persons to the 2020 AMM Education Event – Soft Skills for Tough Cookies – in Brandon, MB April 14, 2020;
Reeve William Galloway
CAO – Cheryle Zbirun
CAO – Ken Jenkins
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
Carried.

25. BILL GADE
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that the Grant request received from Swan River Lifeline be approved for payment in the amount of $725.00
Carried.

26. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
T. Kushniryk: Transportation Meeting
C. Blosha: Transportation Meeting
M. Wills: G5, Transportation Meeting
D. Pierrepont: G5, Chamber Mtg., RISE, Transportation Meeting
B. Gade: N/A
G. Foster: Vet Board, Transportation, G5
Reeve, Galloway: Conference Call-AMM Insurance, Transportation Meeting, Negotiation Committee Meeting
Carried.

27. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
BE IT 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 and Council Matters
Contracts
LUD
Carried.

28. BILL GADE
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried.

29. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall hold a Public Meeting on February 27th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, MB, and February 26th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chambers at 126 Main Street, Benito, MB for the purpose of hearing receiving comments regarding the continuation of the recycle program.
Carried.

30. DARRYL PIERREPONT
MATT WILLS
WHEREAS the six month contract for the provision of pick-up and handling of recycle product between the Municipality of Swan Valley West and SV Solutions is nearing an end and the Municipality wishes to continue services until public meetings are complete and more information has been gathered as to the feasibility of this service;
BE IT RESOLVED the contract shall be extended month by month with SV Solutions until a decision has been made by council whether to continue the service;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve and the Interim-Acting CAO be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.

31. BILL GADE
MATT WILLS
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 LUD.
Carried.

32. GLEN FOSTER
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:14 p.m.
Carried.