Received September 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 14th day of July 2020 at 7:14 pm.
Present:
Reeve: William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Glen Foster
Bill Gade
Tyler Kushniryk (via phone)
Darryl Pierrepont
ACAO/FO: James Webb
Absent with Prior Written Notice: Matt Wills
Delegations:
1. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that verbal notice of absence has been received from Councillor, Matt Wills regarding his inability to attend the Regular Meeting of Council held on this 14th day of July, 2020, and the same shall be accepted by the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.
2. GLEN FOSTER
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 14th day of July, 2020 shall be adopted as presented.
Carried.
3. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting and Public Hearings #1 and #2, on June 23rd, 2020 of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, shall be adopted as presented.
Carried.
4. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the RCMP Reports for April 1st – June 30th, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.
5. BILL GADE
CARRIE BLOSHA
#1 Physician Retention & Recruitment Fund
WHEREAS the purchase of a CT scanner to be unused at the Swan Valley Health Centre would benefit all residents of the Swan River Valley.
AND WHEREAS all municipalities of the Swan River Valley are in support of purchasing such CT scanner;
AND WHEREAS a proposal has been put forward to the province of Manitoba to see that a CT Scanner be purchased for the Swan River Valley and one of the principals outlined in the proposal was that the Capital costs of the CT Scanner would come from the Swan River Valley.
AND WHEREAS it has been reiterated many times by our local physicians that a CT Scanner will contribute greatly to our ability to retain existing and recruited new physicians. Municipality of Swan Valley West agrees to use $600,000.00 from the G7 Physician Retention and Recruitment Fund towards the purchase of a CT scanner.
Carried.
6. BILL GADE
DARRYL PIERREPONT
#2 Request to health Facilities Foundation
WHEREAS the purchase of a CT scanner to be used at the Swan Valley Health Centre would benefit all residents of the Swan River Valley;
AND WHEREAS all municipalities of the Swan River Valley are in support of purchasing such CT scanner;
AND WHEREAS a proposal has been put forward to the province of Manitoba to see that a CT Scanner be purchased for the Swan River Valley and one of the principals outlined in the proposal was that the Capital costs of the CT Scanner would come from the Swan River Valley.
AND WHEREAS it has been reiterated many times by our local physicians that a CT Scanner will contribute greatly to our ability to retain existing and recruited new physicians.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Swan Valley West along with the other municipalities of the Swan River Valley to jointly submit a request to the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation. This request being a contribution be made by the Foundation towards the capital costs of the CT Scanner in the amount of $300,000.
Carried.
7. BILL GADE
DARRYL PIERREPONT
#3 Proportionate share
WHEREAS the purchase of a CT scanner to be used at the Swan Valley Health Centre would benefit all residents of the Swan River Valley;
AND WHEREAS all municipalities of the Swan River Valley are in support of purchasing such CT scanner;
AND WHEREAS a proposal has been put forward to the province of Manitoba to see that a CT Scanner be purchased for the Swan River Valley and one of the principals outlined in the proposal was that the Capital costs of the CT Scanner would come from the Swan River Valley.
AND WHEREAS it has been reiterated many times by our physicians that a CT Scanner will contribute greatly to our ability to retain existing and recruited new physicians.
AND WHEREAS it is proposed that funding for this endeavour shall come from a variety of sources, included the G7 Medical Recruitment and Retention fund ($600,000), the health facilities foundation ($300,000), as well as community fundraising ($400,000).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Swan Valley West agrees to contribute its proportionate share towards any shortfall, not exceeding $400,000. Shares of any shortfall amount shall be determined using the 2016 census.
Carried.
8. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree that the recruitment of Medical Professionals is vital to the future of the Swan Valley and it’s residents and;
WHEREAS, despite Provincial responsibilities for the provision of health care, there is a need to continue making contributions toward the recruitment of Doctors and other Medical Professionals in order to provide proper healthcare to local residents;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to the following;
– A ‘per capita’ levy of up to $16 for the next 3 years (2020, 2021 & 2022)
– A portion of the municipal levy to be used for payment of a part time employee to devote his/her time to recruit doctors and other medical professionals for the Swan Valley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to move forward with the development of a job description, a budget proposal, and the hiring of an individual to work on recruiting Medical Professionals for the Swan Valley as a continuation of the program originally established by Swan Valley RISE and the Medical Services Committee.
Carried.
9. DARRYL PIERREPONT
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approves the second payment of the 2019 levy payment to the Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy (RISE) in the amount of $23,756.63.
Carried.
10. BILL GADE
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS the council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West passed a Resolution on February 25, 2020 to fund Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy RISE for the three years of 2020, 2021 and 2022.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approves the payment to RISE for the year 2020 of $33,938.00 as listed per attachment.
Carried.
11. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response Report for the month of June, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.
12. CARRIE BLOSHA
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the 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 June, 2020
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.
13. DARRYL PIERREPONT
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall pay $35,000.00 towards toe 2020 budget commitment, according to the Financial Budget for the North West Regional Library of 2020.
Carried.
14. DARRYL PIERREPONT
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS IMC is asking the Municipality of Swan Valley West for permission/approval to haul wood from their private land to LP Canada Ltd. and their own private yard, as per attached map, on the following route: Private land SW 26-37-34, 2 miles E on PR #488, 8 miles N on road 158W, E for 4 miles, N. 1 mile, E on Hwy #10 – 4 miles to LP Canada, and;
WHEREAS IMC has applied to Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund program (TPIF) to haul up to 62,500 kg on the two mile stretch on PR #488, and;
WHEREAS the Transportation Committee brought forward a recommendation to approve the request.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council agrees to support said project with the condition that IMC will cover the maintenance of the used municipal roads as required, and; as long as all requirements set out by the TPIK Program are met, and;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Reeve will sign a Municipal Letter of Permission and have it forwarded to the TPIF Program.
Carried.
15. BILL GADE
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on August 11th, 2020 at 7:15 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested in regards to the request for a Conditional Use to allow for an accessory building prior to a residential building, within the GD-Zone on the property known as 219-221 Main Street Kenville 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.
16. CARRIE BLOSHA
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS the Swan Lake Watershed District (SLWD) has prioritized to stabilize a streambank located at NE 31-37-29 on road 216 W, and;
WHEREAS the SLWD board has discussed the project and reviewed drone videos and pictures which show that the streambank erosion is directly adjacent to the municipal roadway, and;
WHEREAS the location of the project is partially on private land and partially within municipal roadway and is benefiting the municipal roadway, and;
WHEREAS the SLWD would apply for all necessary permits and will treat this project as a SLWD project,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council agrees to support said project as well as the suggested cost share of 60% MSVW and 40% SLWD, which would include in-kind services such as rip rap stone, hauling of material, and shaping/placement which could likely be majorly completed with municipal equipment.
Carried.
17. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approves the payment to the Veterinary District Board for the year 2020 of $8,795.93 as listed per attachment.
Carried.
*** Councillor, Bill Gade left the meeting
18. GLEN FOSTER
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
General Cheques #16175 to #16222 in the amount of $191,987.93
For a total of $191.987.93
Carried.
*** Councillor, Bill Gade returned to the meeting
19. BILL GADE
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
Payroll Cheques #3174 to #3190 in the amount of $22,642.66
For a total of $22,642.66
Carried.
20. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
Indemnities in the amount of $10,052.00
For a total of $10,052.00
Carried.
21. DARRYL PIERREPONT
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
Benito Fire Department Payroll Cheques
#3191 to #3207 in the amount of $7,051.84
For a total of $7,051.84
Carried.
22. BILL GADE
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the June 2020 Financial Statement for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall be received.
Carried.
23. DARRYL PIERREPONT
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
T. Kushniryk: Transportation Mtg, RISE Mtg for EDO, Rd 198
C. Blosha: Transportation Mtg, Weed Inspector Sympathy Card
M. Wills: Absent
D. Pierrepont: No Report
B. Gade: Stop signs on CN Crossing, 70K speed on Greenhouse Rd., By-Law needed for signs and speed.
G. Foster: Transportation mtg
Reeve, Galloway: RISE EDO Interview, Transportation Mtg, Bridge review no report yet.
– ACAO, J. Webb: Transportation Mtg, Bridge review OSS, Utilities, Landfill
Carried.
24. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
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:
Shared Services with Town of Swan River
Water Agreement with Town of Swan River
Staffing
Benito Paving
Benito Sidewalk
Councillors’ Devices
Fire Service Agreement
Utility
Carried.
25. GLEN FOSTER
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
26. BILL GADE
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that council agrees to accept Spruce Country Computers Quote for the Laptop as specified in the quote for $1170.00 each plus taxes.
Council agrees to purchase iPad Airs as specified for $849 each plus taxes.
Carried.
27. BILL GADE
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that Council agrees to accept Spruce Country Computers quote for the network upgrade as specified with small changes to equipment brand for $3065.00
Also to have SCC Rework Network wiring as required for additional cost.
Carried.
28. GLEN FOSTER
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that we award the construction of sidewalks in the LUD of Benito be awarded to MH Construction for the sum of $5,070.71 plus GST.
Carried.
29. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to have C & B Stirling Enterprises Ltd. do the paving work on Railway Ave in Benito for the quoted price of $6500.00 plus GST.
Carried.
Notice of Motion
I, Councillor Blosha do hereby give written notice that I will, at the next regular meeting of council, introduce a motion to reconsider Resolution No. 13, dated January 14th, 2020
Regarding changing the tax sale date for 2020 due to temporary suspension by the Province.
30. GLEN FOSTER
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 10:23 p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next meeting will be on July 28th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Carried.