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 08th day of September 2020 at 7:20 pm.
Present:
Reeve: William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Glen Foster
Bill Gade
Matt Wills (Via phone)
Darryl Pierrepont
Tyler Kushniryk
ACAO/FO: James Webb
Absent with Prior Written Notice:
Delegations:
1. GLEN FOSTER
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 8th day of September, 2020 shall be adopted as amended.
Carried.
2. BILL GADE
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Council and the Public Hearing for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on August 25th, 2020, shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
3. TYLER KUSNIRYK
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the BY-Law Enforcement officer Report for the month of August, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West as presented.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.
4. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
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 August, 2020
-Urban Animal Control officer’s Report for the month of August, 2020
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.
5. BILL GADE
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that a Public Hearing I, shall be held on September 22nd, 2020 at 7:10 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested in regards to the request for a Variance Order increasing the maximum site area from 10 acres to 24.98 acres within the AG-Zone on the property known as SE 12-37-28 W and;
RESOLVED that Public Hearing II, shall be held on September 22nd, 2020 at 7:20 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested in regards to the request for a Variance Order decreasing the minimum site area from 80 acres to 54.98 acres within the AG-Zone on the property known as SE 12-37-28 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.
6. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has received an application for a Conditional Use permit and a kennel permit application on the property known as the NE ¼ Section 32-34-28 WPM, specifically to allow for a boarding facility for pets and a grooming business within the “AG” Zone as allowed under Table 4-1 “AG-Agriculture General Zone”, Use and Bulk Table of the RM of Swan River Zoning By-Law no. 2383-04 and as well as allowed under Section 15 of the Municipal Animal Control By-Law, By-Law #2354-04 of the RM of Swan River;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Public hearing shall be held on October 13th, 2020 at 7:15 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested in regards of the above mentioned applications 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 and said By-Laws.
Carried.
7. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West have reviewed and approve the following new policies, recommended from the Safety Committee as follows:
-Employee Policies E-6 – Working Alone Policy
-Employee Policies E-7 – Safety Gear Policy
– Safety Policies S-1 – Safety Inspection Policy
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby adopt the municipality of Swan Valley West Policies and shall edit, add or delete policies from time to time as may be deemed appropriate by the majority vote of council.
Tabled.
**Bill Galloway left the meeting at 7:35 pm
8. GLEN FOSTER
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS the Wade Philip Galloway Skate Park in Benito has indicated a need for gravel in Phase 2 of this project, and;
WHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West agrees to deliver 60 yards of 1” gravel, as per their request.
Carried.
**Bill Galloway returned to the meeting at 7:43 pm
9. GLEN FOSTER
BILL GADE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Swan Valley West approve the hiring of Brett Stephens for the annual Fire Extinguisher Inspections in keeping with safety compliance, creating the required documentation as well as dates when the inspections have been completed, for Safety Audit purposes.
Carried.
10. GLEN FOSTER
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
General Cheques #16323 to #16358 in the amount of $134,067.59
For a total of $134,067.59
Carried.
11. DARRYL PIERREPONT
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
Payroll Payments #3279 to #3295 in the amount of $33,065.39
For a total of $33,065.39
Carried.
12. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
Indemnities for August in the amount of $9,134.25
For a total of $9,134.25
Carried.
13. DARRYL PIERREPONT
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Council of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to have Swan-The Pas Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, supply and install a radiant tube heater in the Benito Water Treatment Plant for the quoted price of $4,500 plus tax.
Carried.
***Councillor Glen Foster left the meeting at 8:08 pm for the discussion of the Kenville Rink, and returned at 8:10 pm.
14. BILL GADE
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED WHEREAS the Covid-19 situation continues to evolve, be it resolved that the meetings of Swan Valley West be re-opened to the Public Gallery and in person delegations subject to a limit of 6 members of the public in attendance and that masks be recommended to be worn by members of the public.
Carried.
15. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
– T. Kushniryk: Rise Meeting by Zoom introduction of New EDO
– C. Blosha: No Report
– M. Wills: No Report
– D. Pierrepont: No Report
– B. Gade: Water meters, Budget numbers
– G. Foster: No Report
– Reeve, Galloway: RISE Meeting, AGM ACL
– ACAO, J. Webb: Utilities, Bridges, Roads, Employees
Carried.
16. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
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:
13.1 Equipment Purchase / Pricing
13.2 Staffing
13.3 Fencing
***Councillor Glen Foster left the meeting at 10:58 pm
13.4 By-Law
***Councillor Glen Foster returned to the meeting at 11:00 pm
Carried.
17. 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.
18. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
BILL GADE
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 remaining issues.
Carried.
19. GLEN FOSTER
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:12 p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next meeting is Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Carried.