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 12th day of June, 2018 at 7:05 p.m.
Present: Reeve William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Brian Burick
Glen Foster
David Minish
Terry Neely
Irvin Steen
Interim-Acting CAO: Betty Nemetchek
GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 12th day of June 2018 shall be adopted as amended.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 22nd, 2018 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
TERRY NEELY
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, June 26th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Mb. for the Variation Order Application for a residential subdivision received regarding the property known as NE ¼ of Section 13, Township 37, Range 28 WPM.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the following grants be approved for payment, as provided for in the 2018 Financial Plan:
Benito & District Recreation Centre Inc. ………………………….. $300.00
Canada Day Celebration & Fireworks Show
Bowsman Cemetery Association …………………………………….. $500.00
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
IRWIN STEEN
WHEREAS three quotes have been received for a Diesel Crate Engine for the Hyundai Excavator:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the quote received from River Road Repair at a price of $19,577.25.
Carried:
CARRIE BLOSHA
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS ValleyBiz & Star & Times have requested the Municipality of Swan Valley West to purchase ads congratulating the 2018 Graduates;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to purchase ads congratulating the 2018 Graduates;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we also use CJ104 to broadcast messages of congratulations to the graduating class of 2018, provided that we receive a request from the above-mentioned Radio Station.
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Rural Animal Control Officer Report for the month of May 2018, and the Urban Animal Control Officer Report for the months of April & May 2018, shall be received and that payment for said services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried:
CARRIE BLOSHA
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response Report for the month of May 2018 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried
IRWIN STEEN
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS a request has been received from Kenville residents for a donation toward the mowing of Municipal property surrounding the “Welcome to Kenville” sign;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the request in the amount of $50.00.
Carried:
CARRIE BLOSHA
BRIAN BURICK
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has created a voluntary Special Advocacy Fund that keeps Municipal priorities front-and-centre onto the National Agenda;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve a 1-year contribution of $50.00 toward this Fund.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the Building Inspectors Report as attached.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West authorizes the expenditures for Beaver Control not to exceed $2,000.00.
Carried:
Council Members – Declaration of Conflict of Interest
With reference to the June 12th, 2018 Agenda, Resolution #13 regarding accounts for approval,
Councillor Irwin Steen & Councillor David Minish, members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West disclosed a personal interest in the matter before Council.
Council Member Irwin Steen and Council Member David Minish withdrew from the meeting at 8:06 p.m. without participation in the matter under discussion.
CARRIE BLOSHA
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the following accounts be approved for payment:
General Ck. #14407 to Ck. #14461 in the amount of …………………… $156,398.71
Payroll Ck. #2032 to Ck. #2053 in the amount of ………………………… $ 25,639.74
Council Indemnity Ck. #2054 to Ck. #2063 in the amount of ………. $ 11,125.88
For a Grand Total of $193,164.33
Carried:
Council Member Irwin Steen and Council Member David Minish returned to the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
BRIAN BURICK
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that Council does hereby accept the verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications as presented by the Members of Council.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
DAVID MINISH
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:
TERRY NEELY
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting shall be reopened to the public to proceed with the regular business of Council.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West hereby approve the request for payment of overtime, as per the employees requests dated June 4th & 6th, 2018.
Carried:
CARRIE BLOSHA
DAVID MINISH
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Swan Valley West allow Benito Premium Meats to have an offal pit at the Benito Landfill as was done in the past.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the pit be constructed and operated according to Provincial Regulations.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that this Council Meeting shall now adjourn at 11:58 p.m.
Carried: