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 25th day of September, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Reeve; William Galloway
Councillors; Carrie Blosha,
Glen Foster
David Minish
Terry Neely
Brian Burick
Irwin Steen
CAO; Deidre Bilyk
Absent with Prior Written Notice:
Delegations;
1. CARRIE BLOSHA
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on September 11th, 2018 shall be approved as presented.
Carried:
2. DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that this Regular Meeting of Council shall now adjourn at 7:05 p.m. to proceed with the Public Hearing regarding the application for Variance on the property known as DESC 4 B3233, 916 Poplar Avenue, and will reconvene immediately following the adjournment of said Public Hearing.
Carried:
3. BRIAN BURICK
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:
4. DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the payment of $310.00 to the Military Service Recognition Book for placing an ad of appreciation in the 10th Annual “Military Service Recognition Book”.
Carried:
5. DAVID MINISH
TERRY NEELY
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve that Cheryle Zbirun and Deidre Bilyk attend the SkillPath course training on October 10th in Swan River, MB at the cost of $175.00 per employee.
Carried:
6. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that following request for the 2018 Durban Community Hall grant in the amount of $1000.00 be approved for payment:
Carried:
7. BRIAN BURICK
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve MNP LLP to do the completion of the 2017 year end.
Carried:
8. BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
BE IT RESOLVED that Council does hereby approve the quote from Terry’s Greenhouse for $169.50 for the outdoor fall/winter arrangement including maintenance which is situated at 216 Main Street West in Swan River, MB.
Carried:
9. DAVID MINISH
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the payment of $125.00 plus any applicable additional costs for the Municipality to attend the one day Readiness Assessment Workshop to be held on October 3rd, 2018. Carried:
10. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS the existing north exterior wall of the Benito Municipal office is constructed of cinder blocks which are exposed and need to have a sealant applied. The eaves troughing and flashing on the north wall need to be replaced;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West approves the purchase and application of sealant to protect the exterior wall and approve the quote received from Three Sons Eaves troughing for replacement of eaves troughing and flashing in the amount of $914.89.
Carried:
11. BRIAN BURICK
DAVID MINISH
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the third payment of the 2018 Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Swan River in the amount of $17,588.44.
Carried:
12. BRIAN BURICK
DAVID MINISH
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the first, second and third payment of the 2018 Purchased Service Agreement with the Town of Swan River for Landfill, Cemetery and Recreation (pool, arena and parks) in the amount of $175,869.27.
13. DAVID MINISH
TERRY NEELY
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the second payment of the 2018 levy payments to the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission in the amount of
$9179.50 and the Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy (RISE) in the amount of $12,142.00.
Carried:
14. DAVID MINISH
CARRIE BLOSHA
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does approve on the recommendation of the Workplace Safety and Health Committee that applicable employees sign up for First Aid renewals and updates at the cost of $100.00 per employee through Tom Lyons.
Carried:
15. TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the Application for the Licence to Construct Municipal Minor Water Control Works as follows;
-SW ¼ Section 30-36-27WPM (Rd#162)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the permit is required to put the pipe in because water is piling up on the side of the road and adversely affecting cropland for an adjacent farmer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the fee of $ 25.00 for this permit application payable to the Minister of Finance is approved for payment.
Carried:
16. DAVID MINISH
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the Application for the Licence to Construct Municipal Minor Water Control Works as follows;
-NW ¼ Section 33-36-27WPM (Road 216)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the permit is required to create an access approach into a field. This approach will require a 40 x 40” pipe. The pipe will be supplied by the landowner and will be installed by landowner as well.
The permit for this work will be supplied by the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the fee of $ 25.00 for this permit application payable to the Minister of Finance is approved for payment.
Carried:
17. CARRIE BLOSHA
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments:
General Cheques #14695 to #14727 in the amount of $34,079.40
minus the exclusion of Cheque #14704 in the amount of – $ 560.00 for a total of $33,519.40
Payroll Cheques #2242 to #2259 in the amount of $22,858.48
For a Grand Total of $56,377.88
Carried:
18. BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
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 the public.
Carried:
19. BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried:
20. BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Regular Council Meeting now adjourn at 11:02 p.m.
Carried: