Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street
West, Swan River, Manitoba this 11th day of April 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Reeve: Bill Gade
Councillors:
Brian Burick, Byron Zbirun, Terry Neely, Raymond McGregor, Carrie Blosha
Interim CAO: Pat Ellingson
Videographer: Jeremy Bergen
CALL TO ORDER / APPROVE ABSENCES
CALL TO ORDER
NOTICE OF ABSENCE
Carrie Blosha
Brian Burick
BE IT RESOLVED that the Notice of Absence submitted by Councillor Kushnyrik regarding the Regular Meeting of
Council held this 11th day of April, 2023 shall be accepted as received.
CARRIED
ADOPT AGENDA
Byron Zbirun
RJ McGregor
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 11th day of April, 2023 shall be
adopted as presented.
CARRIED
ADOPT MINUTES
Brian Burick
Byron Zbirun
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 28, 2023 be adopted as
presented:
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS
Carrie Blosha
RJ McGregor
BE IT RESOLVED that we accept the public works report as presented.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
PETITIONS
GENERAL BUSINESS
Swan River Fire Department Report
Brian Burick
Byron Zbirun
BE IT RESOLVED that the council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West accept the Swan River Fire report for
the month of March 2023.
CARRIED
Utility Operator Casual
Terry Neely
Byron Zbirun
BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West hire Jody Lyons for the position of Utiity Operator
Casual effective immediaely.
CARRIED
Aggregate Levy
Byron Zbirun
Brian Burick
RESOLVED that the Aggregate levies be set for 2023 as follows:
Mining Aggregate
Rate per tonne $0.28159
Rate per cubic metre $0.50124
Transporting Aggregate
Time Period in each year
March to November Rate per tonne $0.06398 Rate per cubic metre $0.11188
January, February and December Rate per tonne $0.03193 Rate per cubic metre $0.05610
CARRIED
Set Public Hearing Date for NE 34-35-28
Carrie Blosha
Terry Neely
WHEREAS the owners of NE 34-35-28,have made an application to allow a variation to their property under the
zoning act to allow non farm subdivision over 10 acres;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on April 25th, 2023 at 7:00 pm for the purpose of
receiving presentations from those who may be interested in regards to the request for a Variation Order within
the AG-Zone on the property known as DESC NE 34-35-28W. Specifically to permit a non farm property with a
size of more than ten acres; 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
FINANCIAL ITEMS
General Cheques
Carrie Blosha
Terry Neely
BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West hereby approves the following payments:
General Cheques: #18771 to #18791 in the amount of $23,882.95.
CARRIED
Payroll Cheques
Terry Neely
Brian Burick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West hereby approves the following payments:
Payroll Payments for the period of March 16 to March 31st as presented.
CARRIED
Council Indemnities
Brian Burick
Terry Neely
BE IT RESOLVED that the counicl indemnities for March 2023 be approved as presented.
CARRIED
Bank Reconciliation & Financial Reports
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West hereby receives the Bank Reconciliation
and Financial Statement for the period ending ________ 2022 as presented.
DISCUSSION
Medical Services Agreement to Approve
Carrie Blosha
Byron Zbirun
BE IT RESOLVED that the council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the Medical Professional
Services Recruitment and Retention Fund Agreement and authorize the Reeve and CAO to sign said agreement.
CARRIED
Resolutions for Fall AMM Meeting
First Payment Municipal Grant
Board of Revision Date
Carrie Blosha
Brian Burick
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Revision be scheduled for October 10, 2023 at 7:10 p.m.
CARRIED
Weed Inspector Requirement by MB Gov
Fire Agreement Draft
Dust Control
Carrie Blosha
Brian Burick
RESOLVED that dust control be offered to ratepayers as in previoius years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost to ratepayers is $550 for 500 ft to be paid in advance of application date
to be determined and advertised in the Star & Times as in previous years and posters will be placed at post
offices and appropriate locations.
CARRIED
Benito Fire Budget
Library Budget Issues
CORRESPONDENCE
Insurance Policy 2023
Airport Caveat Registration
Terry Neely
Carrie Blosha
BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West support the registration of a caveat against the
certificate of title giving notice of lease agreement on the lands known as the Swan Valley Municipal Airport as
described per schedule A lease agreement between the Lessors (Town of Swan River and the Municipality of
Swan Valley West), and the lessee (Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman, Rural Municipality of Mountain, Town
of Swan River and the Municipality of Swan Valley West).
CARRIED
Notice of Default Conviction
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Swan River Shared Services 2022 – No Update Yet
COMMITTEE REPORTS/ COMMUNICATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and
Communications:
• Byron Zbirun
• Raymond McGregor
• Carrie Blosha
• Terry Neely
• Brian Burick
• Bill Gade, Reeve
IN CAMERA
In Camera
Brian Burick
Terry Neely
BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council shall meet as a committee of the
whole to close the meeting and continue discussions in-camera regarding:
• Personnel matters;
• Negotiations/Preliminary Discussions;
CARRIED
Interviews at 800PM and 830PM
Casual Operators
HR Matters
Adjourn In Camera
Brian Burick
Terry Neely
BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the
public.
CARRIED
Resolutions arising from In Camera Discussions
Casual Operators
Terry Neely
RJ McGregor
BE IT RESOLVED that the following persons be added to the casual operators list for the municipality:
Don Bobick
Stan Byblow
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
ADJOURNMENT
Carrie Blosha
Terry Neely
BE IT RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 9:52p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next meeting is Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED