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 8th day of December, 2020 at 7:00 pm.


Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some members are attending by phone due to numbers allowed.
Present:
Reeve: William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Glen Foster (via phone)
Bill Gade (via phone)
Matt Wills
Tyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont (via phone)
FO/ACAO: James Webb Video: N/A due to COVID
Delegations: N/A
Attending Gallery via teleconference – Meredith Salama and Ron Medwid

1. CARRIE BLOSHA
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 8th day of December, 2020 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried.

2. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
RESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting, of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on November 24th, 2020 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried.

3. CARRIE BLOSHA
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that the By Law Enforcement Officers Report for November, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.

4. GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that the following Animal Control Report shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
-Urban Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of November.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.

5. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
RESOLVED that the following Animal Control Report shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
-Rural Animal Control Officer’s Report for the month of November.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.

6. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
MATT WILLS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the 2021 Committee Appointments as amended in attached Schedule A.
Blosha – yes
Wills – yes
Galloway – yes
Kushniryk – yes
Gade – no
Pierrepont – yes
Foster – yes
In Favour: 6
Opposed: 1
Abstained: 0
Carried.

7. MATT WILLS
CARRIE BLOSHA
WHEREAS the RM of Mountain is enquiring to buy 7.3 acres of Crown Land in the town of Mafeking, known as Public Park Plan No. 632 DLTO – Mafeking in Pt. NW ¼ 1 & Pt. SW ¼ 12-43-26 WPM – West of Railway between Third Street West and Fourth Street West and;
WHEREAS the RM of Mountain wishes to maintain the vacant park and use it for recreational purposes (picnic area, removal of deadfall, maintain storage building & to maintain grass) as outlined in the circular from Real Estate Service Branch, Manitoba, and;
WHEREAS the sale (No. 73545) is to circulated by all neighbouring Municipalities and it is important to government that comments are being provided so that an informed decision is made concerning the disposition of Crown Land.
BE IT RESOLVED that council has no concerns regarding said proposed purchase and use by the RM of Mountain.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve shall sign on said circular on behalf of the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.

8. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
WHEREAS Section 365(2) of The Municipal Act provides that Council may in any year designate the immediately preceding year, or any earlier year, as the year for which properties, the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year, must be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and costs;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Designated Year for which properties in arrears be offered for sale by auction, be 2020 (meaning all properties with outstanding taxes from the year 2019 or prior); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in accordance with s. 363(1) of the Municipal Act, “costs” shall be the actual costs incurred by the municipality for each parcel listed for the tax sale; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Taxervice shall be hired to manage the Tax Sale for the Municipality during the Fiscal Year 2021.
Blosha – yes
Wills – yes
Galloway – yes
Kushniryk – yes
Gade – no
Pierrepont – yes
Foster – yes
In Favour: 6
Opposed: 1
Abstained: 0
Carried.

9. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
MATT WILLS
WHEREAS the introduction of the Canadian Pharmacare Act specifies the conditions and criteria that provincial and territorial prescription drug insurance programs in helping the Canadian Public, be able to afford their prescription drugs with Bill C-213;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby endorse Bill C-213.
In Favour: 1
Opposed: 5
Abstained: 1 – Bill Gade
Defeated.

10. MATT WILLS
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
WHEREAS there is a new three-digit phone number (9-8-8) for quick access to assist Canadians in need of immediate crisis;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West supports the signing of the Petition e-2772 to further assist those in crisis;
In Favour: 4
Opposed: 2
Abstained: 1 – Bill Gade
Carried.

11. MATT WILLS
GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
WHEREAS the purchase of a John Deere 60 Heavy-Duty Rotary Broom is necessary for efficient cleaning of sidewalks in the LUD of Benito and was included in the 2020 Financial Plan;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to move forward with the purchase of a John Deere 60 Heavy-Duty Rotary Broom for the purchase price of $6,900.00 plus applicable taxes.
In Favour: 6
Opposed: 0
Abstained: 1 – Bill Gade
Carried

12.
WHEREAS the Crestview Bridge requires repairs;
AND WHEREAS a cost figure to carry out the repairs has been received from _______________;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the repairs to be carried out at a cost of _____________ by _____________.
Tabled until December 22nd, 2020

13.
WHEREAS the Wittmier Bridge requires repairs;
AND WHEREAS a cost figure to carry out the repairs has been received from _______________;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the repairs to be carried out at a cost of _____________ by _____________.
Tabled until December 22nd, 2020

14. MATT WILLS
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby move forward with the Benito Landfill Expansion as submitted, in the hiring of local contractors and using municipal equipment for completion of the project.
Blosha – yes
Wills – yes
Galloway – yes
Kushniryk – yes
Gade – no
Pierrepont – yes
Foster – yes
In Favour: 6
Opposed: 1
Abstained: 0
Carried.

15. MATT WILLS
DARRYL PIERREPONT (via phone)
WHEREAS a letter has been received from the Bowsman Skating Rink asking for financial assistance due to the COVID-19 restrictions and lack of generated income to be able to pay their basic operating expenses and;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve financial support for the Bowsman Skating Rink in the amount of $5000.00.
In Favour: 7
Opposed: 0
Abstained: 0
Carried.

16. TYLER KUSNIRYK
GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
WHEREAS we accept an offer from Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd. to extend the Gravel Crushing Contract for the 2021 season and to crus 10,000 yrds of traffic gravel by June 1st, 2021 at the Graham Pit;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to extend said contract.
Carried.

17. MATT WILLS
DARRYL PIERREPONT (via phone)
WHEREAS the Swan River Museum has requested Council’s support for the installation of a light at or near the intersection of highway 10 and the entrance to the Museum for safer visibility at that intersection;
AND WHEREAS Council believes it to be in the best interest of the community to support the Museum’s request;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Reeve Galloway to send a letter of support to the Swan River Museum for the above noted purpose;
Tabled until December 22nd, 2020

18. TYLER KUSNIRYK
MATT WILLS
WHEREAS a letter of recommendation has been received from the Swan Lake Watershed District in support of AAE Tech Services In.;
AND WHEREAS it has also been forwarded from the Transportation Committee to recommend the hiring of AAE Tech Services for Low Level Crossings Projects due to their qualifications;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to hire AAE Tech Services, as per the attached recommendations.
Tabled until December 22nd, 2020

19. TYLER KUSNIRYK
MATT WILLS
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
General Cheques: #16523 to #16563 in the amount of $127,791.19
For a Grand Total of $127,791.19
Carried.

20. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
Payroll Payments: #3400 to #3412 in the amount of $15,395.01
For a Grand Total of $15,395.01
Carried.

21. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
Indemnities for November in the amount of $10,093.00
For a Grand Total of $10,093.00
Blosha – yes
Wills – yes
Galloway – yes
Kushniryk – yes
Gade – no
Pierrepont – yes
Foster – Abstained
In Favour: 5
Opposed: 1
Abstained: 1 – Glen Foster
Carried.

22. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
– T. Kushniryk: Trans Mtg, Shared Services
– C. Blosha: Trans Mtg
– M. Wills: Trans Mtg
– D. Pierrepont: Trans Mtg, Shared Services
– B. Gade: Kenville Arena Insurance
– G. Foster: Trans Mtg
Reeve, Galloway: Trans Mtg, Shared Services
– ACAO/FO, James Webb: Trans Mtg
Carried.

23. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
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 Officer’s Report
13.2 Ratepayer Request
13.3 2019 Audit Report
Carried.

24. MATT WILLS
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried.

25. GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
DARRYL PIERREPONT (via phone)
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 business.
Carried.

26. MATT WILLS
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby accept the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, as presented by MNP LLP.
Blosha – yes
Wills – yes
Galloway – yes
Kushniryk – yes
Gade – no
Pierrepont – yes
Foster – yes
In Favour: 6
Opposed: 1
Abstained: 0
Carried.

27. TYLER KUSNIRYK
GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:17 p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next meeting is Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Carried.