Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba this 14th day of February 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Reeve: Bill Gade
Councillors:
Brian Burick
Carrie Blosha
Terry Neely
Brad Kushniryk
Raymond McGregor
Interim CAO: Pat Ellingson
Videographer: Jeremy Bergen
CALL TO ORDER / APPROVE ABSENCES
CALL TO ORDER
NOTICE OF ABSENCE
2023-138
Carrie Blosha
Terry Neely
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Notice of Absence submitted by Councillor Zbirun regarding the Regular Meeting of
Council held this 14th day of February, 2023 shall be accepted as received.
CARRIED
ADOPT AGENDA
2023-139
Brian Burick
Brad Kushniryk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 14th day of February, 2023 shall
be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
ADOPT MINUTES
2023-140
Brad Kushniryk
RJ McGregor
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 24, 2023 be adopted as
presented:
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS
2023-141
Brian Burick
RJ McGregor
RESOLVED that the Public Works report presented by the Urban Public Works Lead Hand be accepted as
presented.
CARRIED
Urban Public Works Lead Hand – 7:15 PM
GENERAL BUSINESS
Western Financial – Policy
2023-142
Carrie Blosha
Terry Neely
WHEREAS Western Financial Insurance requires the Municipality of Swan Valley West to adopt an "Abuse &
Molestation Policy" to be added to the existing "Harassment Policy";
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West adopt the policy attached
hereto and make it part of the municipality's Harassment Policy.
CARRIED
Urban & Rural ACO Reports
2023-143
Terry Neely
RJ McGregor
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Animal Control Officer's Report and the Urban Animal Control Officer's report be
accepted as presented.
CARRIED
SRFD January Call Report
2023-144
Brad Kushniryk
Brian Burick
BE IT RESOLVED that the January Swan River Fire Department report be accepted as received.
CARRIED
FINANCIAL ITEMS
General Cheques: #18592 to #18621 in the amount of $97,115.51
2023-145
Terry Neely
Brian Burick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West hereby approves the following payments:
General Cheques: # 18592 to #18621 in the amount of $ 97,115.51
CARRIED
Cheque #18623 to Cheque #18686 in the amount of $95,551.96
2023-146
Brad Kushniryk
RJ McGregor
BE IT RESOLVED that Cheques #18623 to Cheque #18686 in the amount of $95,551.96 be approved
for payment.
CARRIED
Payroll Cheques
2023-147
Terry Neely
Brad Kushniryk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West hereby approves the following
payments:
Payroll Payments for January 31/23 #4441 to #4451 in the amount of $18452.85 and
Payroll Payments for February 15/23 #4461 to #4472 in the amount of $15028.93
CARRIED
Indemnities ##4452 to #4460 in the amount of $9217.29
2023-148
Terry Neely
Brad Kushniryk
BE IT RESOLVED that the Indemnities #4452 to #4460 in the amount of $9217.29 be approved.
CARRIED
DISCUSSION
Transfer Station For Rural Areas Proposal
Landfill Clean Up/Cover Quote
2023-150
Terry Neely
Brad Kushniryk
BE IT RESOLVED that the council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West contract with JTL BA-KO Services
for an initial clean up of the Benito Landfill and ongoing weekly covering at the Benito Landfill as per the
attached quotes.
CARRIED
AMM Spring Convention April 3-5, 2023
2023-152
Brian Burick
Terry Neely
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves attendance at the Annual AMM Spring Convention scheduled for
April 3-5, 2023 for the following individuals and shall pay their expenses according to policy: Pat Ellingson,
Bill Gade, Raymond McGregor and Brad Kushnyrik.
CARRIED
Chamber of Commerce & Crime
Kenville Hall
Thunderhill Ski Club
CORRESPONDENCE
Landfill Inspection
Lagoon Inspection
Fire Boundary Map
Doctor Brochure
Settlement Services Info Pack
Swan Valley Animal Protection League – Requesting Donation
Airport Land Use Agreement
Doctor Reviews
Swan Valley Snow Mobile Request
2023-153
Carrie Blosha
Terry Neely
BE IT RESOLVED that the council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the partnership
request from the SV Snowmobile Association as attached.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Union Negotiations
COMMITTEE REPORTS/ COMMUNICATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council
Committees and Communications:
• Byron Zbirun
• Brad Kushniryk
• Raymond McGregor
• Carrie Blosha
• Terry Neely
• Brian Burick
• Bill Gade, Reeve
IN CAMERA
In Camera
2023-154
Brian Burick
Brad Kushniryk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council shall meet as a committee of the
whole to close the meeting and continue discussions in-camera regarding:
• Personnel matters; CARRIED
HR
Adjourn In Camera
2023-155
Terry Neely
Brian Burick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the
public.
CARRIED
Resolutions arising from In Camera Discussions
Thunder West Fire Chief
2023-156
Brian Burick
RJ McGregor
BE IT RESOLVED that the council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West eliminate the position of Thunder West
Fire Chief.
Carrie Blosha – no
Brian Burick – yes
William Gade – yes
Brad Kushniryk – yes
RJ McGregor – yes
Terry Neel – no
Byron Zbirun – absent
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
ADJOURNMENT
2023-157
Carrie Blosha
Terry Neely
BE IT RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:03p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next meeting is Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED