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 March, 2018 at 7:04 p.m.
Present: Reeve William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Irwin Steen
Absent: with prior written notice: Terry Neely
DAVID MINISH
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 13th day of March 2018 shall be adopted as presented.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on February 27th, 2018 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Benito Public Works Report for the month of February 2018 shall be received, as submitted by the Urban Public Works Foreman.
Carried:
Councillor Irwin Steen withdrew from the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
DAVID MINISH
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS Merv & Jane Beasley have submitted a request to purchase the 10 acres of the old Kenville School Grounds adjacent to their property on the NE ¼ of 12-35-28W;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West sell the 10 acres to Merv & Jane Beasley for the amount of $3,000.00, and that all legal fees be the responsibility of the proposed owner.
Opposed: 5 Defeated:
Councillor Irwin Steen returned to the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response for the month of February 2018 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried:
IRWIN STEEN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that, in accordance with By-Law No. 0053-17 and Regulation No. 48/97 of The Municipal Act, the rates for Aggregate Fees for the 2018 Fiscal Year shall be set by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West as follows:
Aggregate Mining Fee of $0.20c per cubic yard, and
Aggregate Transport Fee of $0.25c per cubic yard
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to purchase Magnesium Chloride from Fort Distributors Ltd. for 2018 Dust Control at $0.33c/litre, (price to include supply and application.)
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS Tenders have been received for the crushing of approximately 26,000 cu. yd. of traffic gravel at various pits in the Municipality of Swan Valley West from the following:
Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd.
C & B Stirling Enterprises Ltd.
Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd.
Trisum Logging
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tender be accepted from Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DAVID MINISH
WHEREAS Tenders have been received for the hauling and application of approximately 30,000 cu. yd. of traffic gravel upon gravel-surfaced roads in the Municipality of Swan Valley West from the following:
Campbell Construction Ltd.
Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd.
C & B Stirling Enterprises Ltd.
Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd.
Timberline Transport Ltd.
Trisum Logging
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tender be accepted from Timberline Transport Ltd.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby accept the 2017 Unaudited Year-End Financial Statements;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned Financial Statements be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Relations, in accordance with Subsection 183(2) of The Municipal Act.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS the Local Urban District of Benito wishes to continue as an LUD Committee;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West agrees to the continuation of the Local Urban District of Benito.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS the Committee for the Alpine Community Centre have requested the Municipality of Swan Valley West to assume ownership and responsibility for the former Alpine School on NE 34-32-29W;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality agree to transfer the above property to the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried:
CARRIE BLOSHA
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Urban Animal Control Officers Report for the month of February 2018 shall be received, and that payment for said services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Benito LUD Committee held on February 26, 2018 shall be accepted as circulated.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the amount of $95,000.00 be transferred from the General Chequing Account to the Capital Bridge Improvement Reserve;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $3,000.00 be transferred from the Bridge Replacement Reserve to the General Chequing Account.
Carried:
IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that a notice be placed in the Star & Times in appreciation to the ratepayers and employees of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for their help, understanding and patience during the recent snow storms. The above ad paid for by Members of Council.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
DAVID MINISH
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, March 27th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Mb. for the Conditional Use Application received regarding the property known as Part of NE 35-37-27WPM.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that the following accounts be approved for payment:
General Ck. #14194 to #14238 in the amount of $189,058.89
Council Indemnity Ck. #1925 to #1934 in the amount of $ 9,346.28
Payroll Ck. #1924 in the amount of $ 1,547.22
For a Grand Total of $199,952.39
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that Council does hereby accept the verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications as presented by the Members of Council.
Carried:
IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
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:
GLEN FOSTER
DAVID MINISH
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:
Councillor Brian Burick withdrew from the meeting at 9:44 p.m.
CARRIE BLOSHA
IRWIN STEEN
WHEREAS an action is being brought against a Council Member of the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to pay up to the amount of $1,500.00 to retain and consult an Attorney.
Carried:
Councillor Brian Burick returned to the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West hereby agree to purchase a 160M Caterpillar Motor Grader, as per the attached schedule.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
CARRIE BLOSHA
BE IT RESOLVED that we approach an individual to work part-time at the Swan River Municipal Office.
Carried:
IRWIN STEEN
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that this Council Meeting shall now adjourn at 10:06 p.m.
Carried: