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 13th day of October, 2020 at 7:17 pm.
Present:
Reeve: William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Glen Foster
Bill Gade
Matt Wills
Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont
FO/ACAO: James Webb
Video: Jeremy Bergen
Delegations:
7:00 pm Via Teleconference Delegation on Kenville Dogs
7:15 pm In Person – Lisa’s Country Kennels & Grooming -Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Application.
Attending Gallery via teleconference – Meredith Salama
1. GLEN FOSTER
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 13th day of October, 2020 shall be adopted as amended.
Carried.
2. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting and Public Hearings I & II, of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on September 22nd, 2020 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
3. BILL GADE
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that we do hereby adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council at 7:39 pm to open the following Public Hearing:
1. Conditional Use Application and Kennel Permit Application for DESC NE 32-34-28 W, R66850.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we shall reconvene the Regular Meeting of Council immediately following the adjournment of said Public Hearing.
Carried.
4. GLEN FOSTER
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality
of Swan Valley West shall now re-open at 7:46 pm to proceed with the
regular business of council.
Carried.
5. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS the owners of PT. NW ¼ SEC. 29-34-27 WPM have made an
application to subdivide their property, and;
WHEREAS the proposed yardsite is greater than the 10 acres maximum and a Variance will be required, and;
WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has reviewed said application, along with the Conditional Approval Letter received from Community and Regional Planning dated September 15th, 2020 and have no objections to the aforementioned subdivision;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED we do hereby approve the Minor Subdivision of the aforementioned property, provided all conditions and requirements set out in said letter from the Province of Manitoba, Community and Regional Planning Branch are met.
Carried.
6. MATT WILLS
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Report for September, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.
7. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
BILL GADE
WHEREAS the Durban Community Hall has submitted a request for a Beautification Grant toward the installation of limestone and edging around the building and front entrance of the Durban Hall, and;
WHEREAS volunteers on the Hall Board will supply the labour for this project and costs will be for material only;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a grant of $1000.00 be approved for payment, as provided for in the 2021 financial plan.
Carried.
8. BILL GADE
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS the Big Wood Community Centre has submitted a request for a Grant in the amount of $1000.00;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a grant of $1000.00 be approved by the Municipality of Swan Valley West for payment as requested.
Carried.
9. MATT WILLS
BILL GADE
WHEREAS Council deems it necessary and in the best interest of the municipality to enact a Code of Conduct By Law under the provisions of Section 84.1(1) of The Municipal Act;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By Law Number 0083-02; being a Bylaw of the Municipality of Swan Valley West to establish and regulate a code of conduct for members of Council be hereby given first reading.
Carrie Blosha – yes
Glen Foster – yes
Bill Gade – no
Matt Wills – yes
Tyler Kushniryk – yes
Darryl Pierrepont – yes
William Galloway – yes
In Favour: 6
Opposed: 1
Carried.
10. GLEN FOSTER
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that the RCMP Reports from both Swan River and Benito, for July 1st – September 30th, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.
11. BILL GADE
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
General Cheques: #16393 to #16436 in the amount of $125,516.19
For a Grand Total of $125,516.19
Carried.
12. MATT WILLS
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West
does hereby approved the following payments:
Payroll Payments: #3323 to #3336 in the amount of $19,653.43
For a Grand Total of $19,653.43
Carried.
13. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
Indemnities for September in the amount of $10,700.00
For a Grand Total of $10,700.00
Carried.
14. GLEN FOSTER
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
– T. Kushniryk: Rd work will be done, Rise Mtg, GPS Company can look at our equipment to quote.
– C. Blosha: Health Foundation-Audit & Doc Recruitment.
– M. Wills: No Meetings
– D. Pierrepont: No Meetings
– B. Gade: Would like details on reports, Ratepayer Request
– G. Foster: Rd 198 is very good
Reeve, Galloway: AGM Mental Health, RISE Mtg-new EDO, G4-Mountain COVID Host Nov. 2 (proposed), Rd work ½ mile south of Mazers will be repaired.
– ACAO/FO: James Webb: No Meetings
Carried.
15. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
MATT WILLS
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 By-Law Enforcement Officer Report
13.2 Employee Matters
13.3 Ratepayer Request
13.4 Road Allowance Access
13.5 By-Law info
Carried.
16. MATT WILLS
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this
meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
17. CARRIE BLOSHA
DARRYL PIERREPONT
RESOLVED that the By Law Enforcement Officers Report for September, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.
18. MATT WILLS
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 September, 2020
-Urban Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of September, 2020
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.
19. DARRYL PIERREPONT
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 agenda items.
Carried.
20. GLEN FOSTER
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:16 p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next meeting of Council will be on
October 27th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.