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 27th day of August, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Reeve: William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Glen Foster
Bill Gade
Darryl Pierrepont
Tyler Kushniryk
Interim-Acting CAO: Cheryle Zbirun
Absent with Prior Written Notice: Matt Wills
1. CARRIE BLOSHA
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that written notice of absence has been received from Councillor, Matthew Wills regarding his inability to attend the Regular Meeting of Council held on this 27th day of August, 2019, and the same shall be accepted by the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.
2. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 27th day of August, 2019 shall be adopted as amended.
Carried.
3. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting OF August 13th, 2019 shall be approved as presented.
Carried.
4. BILL GADE
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that we do hereby adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council at 7:17 pm to open the Public Hearing regarding the Rezoning Application concerning the property known as NE ¼ of Section 20-36-27W;
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that we shall reconvene the Regular Meeting of Council immediately following the adjournment of said Public Hearing.
Carried.
5. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall now re-open at 7:27 pm to proceed with the regular business of council.
Carried.
6. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 0081-19, being a by-law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the Rezoning of part of NE ¼ of Section 20-36-27W, shall be read a second time this 27th Day of August, 2019.
Carried.
7. GLEN FOSTER
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 0081-19, being a by-law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the Rezoning of part of NE ¼ of Section 20-36-27W, shall be read a third time this 27th Day of August, 2019, signed by the Reeve, and signed & sealed by the Chief Administrative Officer.
Glen Foster- yes
Tyler Kushniryk – yes
Carrie Blosha – yes
Matthew Wills – absent
Bill Gade – yes
Darryl Pierrepont – yes
William P. Galloway – yes
Carried.
8. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 0075-18, being a by-law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the closing of a Public Lane in Kenville for part of SE ¼ Section of 13-35-28W, shall be read a second time this 27th Day of August, 2019.
Carried.
9. BILL GADE
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 0075-18, being a by-law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the closing of a Public Lane in Kenville for part of SE ¼ Section of 13-35-28W, shall be read a third time this 27th Day of August, 2019, signed by the Reeve, and signed & sealed by the Chief Administrative Officer.
Glen Foster – yes
Tyler Kushniryk – yes
Carrie Blosha – yes
Matthew Wills – absent
Bill Gade – yes
Darryl Pierrepont – yes
William P. Galloway – yes
Carried.
10. DARRYL PIERREPONT
BILL GADE
WHEREAS the attached recommendation have been received from the Benito
LUD Committee from their meeting on August 20th, 2019, and;
WHEREAS the members of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve said recommendations as presented;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the bid submitted by Ken Frampton for the LUD
1-Ton Truck that is no longer in use, shall be accepted as received.
Carried.
11. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS the attached recommendation has been received from the Benito LUD Committee from their meeting on August 20th, 2019 and;
WHEREAS the members of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve said recommendations as presented;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the bid submitted by Steven Marquart for the removal of tree stumps on the streets and boulevards within the LUD of Benito, shall be accepted for stump removal only, and with work to begin as soon as mutually agreed;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the removal of the remaining dead trees included in the quote shall be budgeted for in the 2020 LUD Service Plan.
Carried.
12. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Council for Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments:
General Cheques #15491 to #15524 in the amount of $228,972.02
Payroll Cheques #2735 to #2752 in the amount of $24,821.79
For a Grand Total of $253,793.81
Carried.
13. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby receive the Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statements for the period ending July 31st, 2019 as presented.
Carried.
14. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West understands the importance of supporting local businesses and services and has received an information package outlining the ad campaign to remind valley residents of the importance of shopping local;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED we do hereby agree to make a 12 month commitment of $50.00 per month to purchase shop local ads that will run a minimum of one time per month.
Carried.
15. BILL GADE
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
WHEREAS there have been errors found in many of the Benito LUD utility accounts due to incorrect consumption readings over the past several billing periods, resulting in large corrective bills having to be issued, and;
WHEREAS some residents have voiced concern that payment of these large bills would prove a hardship;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby waive the September and October interest fee for the accounts affected to allow ratepayers the opportunity to make payment in installments.
Carried.
16. CARRIE BLOSHA
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
WHERAS the Executive from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities’ has scheduled visits to municipalities in the parkland District from October 15th to 17th, 2019 and in particular have requested meetings with Councils having the largest number of newly elected council members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to the interim-acting CAO forwarding a letter of acceptance to the meeting request for October 15th, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Swan Valley West Council Chamber, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Benito LUD Committee shall be invited to hold a joint meeting with Swan Valley West Council the same evening to allow them to participate in the discussions with the delegation.
Carried.
17. CARRIE BLOSHA
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West are aware of the impact severe drought conditions have had on hay production and crop production in the Swan Valley.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED we hereby agree to forward a letter of support to the RM of Grahamdale in their efforts to lobby the Provincial Government for support.
Carried.
18. BILL GADE
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West feels it important to support organizations of the Swan Valley, who provide services and support to ratepayers, and;
WHEREAS the following organization is making application for funding / grant to support their enhancement, education and research programs;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West will provide a letter of support for their grant application to the following organization;
1. Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement.
Carried.
19. DARRYL PIERREPONT
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that Item No. 11.1, from the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 27th Day of August 27, 2019 shall be tabled to a later date to allow council time for further investigation and consideration in order to make an informed and responsible decision.
Tabled.
20. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 0076-19, being a by-law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West to regulate the proceedings and conduct of the municipal council and the committees thereof, shall be introduced and read a third time this 27th day of August, 2019, signed by the Reeve, and signed & sealed by the Interim-Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Bill Gade
Tyler Kushniryk
Carrie Blosha
Matthew Wills
Darryl Pierrepont
Glen Foster
William P. Galloway
Tabled.
21. CARRIE BLOSHA
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that we hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications:
T. Kushniryk –RISE, Transportation Meeting.
C. Blosha – LUD meeting, Transportation Meeting, Recycling going well.
M. Wills – Absent
D. Pierrepont –Transportation meeting
B. Gade – Attended past meeting by phone, RISE meeting
G. Foster – No Report
Reeve, Galloway – Transportation meeting, LUD meeting, Municipal Shop- work progressing well.
Carried.
22. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
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 continue discussions regarding Employee Matters and Contracts.
Carried.
23. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
24. BILL GADE
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to hire Mark Prieston for the position of Seasonal Mower Operator.
Carried.
25. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
CARRIE BLOSHA
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 contracts.
Carried.
26. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:27 p.m.
Carried.