Received August 10, 2020
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 26th day of May 2020 at 7:03 pm.
Present:
Reeve: William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Glen Foster
Bill Gade
Matt Wills
Darryl Pierrepont
Tyler Kushniryk (will attend later)
Interim-Acting CAO: Ken Jenkins (via phone)
Finance: James Webb
Administration: Donna Potts
Delegations:
1. GLEN FOSTER
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 26th day of May, 2020 shall be adopted as amended.
Carried.
2. CARRIE BLOSHA
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on May 12th, 2020 as well as Special Meetings held on May 14th, and May 19th, 2020 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
3. CARRIE BLOSHA
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on June 23rd, 2020 at 7:30 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested in regards to the request for a Variance Order to reduce the minimum site area from 80 acres to 35.21 acres within the AG-Zone on the property known as SW 2-38-27 W 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.
4. MATT WILLS
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS a Delegation from Manitoba Infrastructure attended the council meeting on February 25th, 2020 and discussed to construct a new bridge over Lady Hubble Creek N of NE 7-37-28;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does support this project.
Carried.
5. MATT WILLS
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby accept the proposed 2020 budget for the North West Regional Library.
Carried.
6. MATT WILLS
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS a request has been received from the Town of Swan River regarding their annual Canada Day Fireworks,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a grant in the amount of $500.00 shall be paid to the Town of Swan River to assist with the costs of the Fireworks for Canada Day.
Carried.
7. CARRIE BLOSHA
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that the 2020 Riverside Cemetery Grant be approved for payment, as provided for in the 2020 Financial Budget.
Carried.
8. GLEN FOSTER
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that that following Animal Control Reports shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
– Rural Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of March, 2020
– Rural Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of April, 2020
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.
9. GLEN FOSTER
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that that following Animal Control Reports shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
– Urban Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of March, 2020
– Urban Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of April, 2020
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.
10. DARRYL PIERREPONT
MATT WILLS
WHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West had a vacant clerical position;
AND WHEREAS the position, salary, benefits and probationary period will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 987 and the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the hiring of Debra Love for the full time municipal clerk position.
Carried.
11. BILL GADE
CARRIE BLOSHA
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the 2020 membership Fee for the Valley in the Mountains at a cost of $1500.00
Carried.
12. BILL GADE
CARRIE BLOSHA
WHEREAS Dust Control is a problem this year due to Extreme Dry Conditions;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West add an additional $5000.00 towards the Dust Control Program. Residents located on heavily used sections of road may be able to get cost share funding for dust control in front of their residents for the year 2020.
Carried.
13. MATT WILLS
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
General Cheques #16075 to #16101 in the amount of $211,048.86
For a total of $211,048.86
Carried.
14. DARRYL PIERREPONT
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
Payroll Cheques #3116 to #3129 in the amount of $17,157.53
For a total of $17,157.53
Carried.
15. BILL GADE
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West accept the quote from JR Cousins for Engineering Services for the design of an expansion at the Benito Waste Disposal Grounds.
Carried.
16. GLEN FOSTER
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
T. Kushniryk: not yet arrived
C. Blosha: LUD Mtg, Sp Mtg, Radios for Fire Department
M. Wills: Sp Mtg
D. Pierrepont: 2 Sp Mtgs
B. Gade: 2 Sp Mtgs
G. Foster: Airport Mtg, Sp Mtg
Reeve, Galloway: G5-Town of SR ltr, Airport Mtg, SV Business Consortium, LUD Mtg, Sp Mtg, and RISE
– IA CAO, K Jenkins: AMM-June 16 at 10:00 am-12:00 pm via Zoom. June 11 is pre-registration. Council to advise office staff if attending, and Garbage/Littering discussion.
Carried.
17. CARRIE BLOSHA
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the purchase of 2 additional radios as required by the Benito Fire Department.
Carried.
18. MATT WILLS
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 continue discussions regarding:
9.2 Airport Commission (moved to in camera)
13.1 Hiring a By-Law Enforcement Officer
13.2 Building Inspector Report / Enforcement
*Tyler Kushniryk arrived at 9:15 p.m.
13.3 Staffing
13.4 Rural Water Agreement – Tabled
*Bill left the meeting due to a Conflict of Interest at 10:00 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
13.5 Ombudsman Report
*Bill returned to the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Carried.
19. GLEN FOSTER
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
20. CARRIE BLOSHA
DARRYL PIERREPONT
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 agenda items.
Carried.
21. CARRIE BLOSHA
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to hire Roger Bouvier for the position of Interim Acting CAO and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the starting date of employment shall be starting on June 1st, 2020, as mutually agreed.
Carried.
22. GLEN FOSTER
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:11 p.m.
Carried.