Minutes of the 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 27th day of April 2018 at 7:05 p.m.
Present: Reeve William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Brian Burick
Glen Foster
David Minish
Terry Neely
Irwin Steen
Interim-Acting CAO: Betty Nemetchek
GLEN FOSTER
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 27th day of April 2018 shall be adopted as presented.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
DAVID MINISH
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on April 13th, 2018 shall be adopted as circulated.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
DAVID MINISH
WHEREAS By-Law No. 0067-17, being a By-Law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the purpose of amending By-Law No. 2383-04 allowing for the development of a Multi-Family Dwelling as a Conditional Use in the RR-15 “Rural Residential-Single Family” Zone, which By-Law was given 1st reading on May 9th, 2017 and 2nd reading on August 8th, 2017;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law No. 0067-17 shall be read a third time this 27th day of April 2018 and passed.
Carrie Blosha: No
Brian Burick: No
Glen Foster: No
David Minish: No
Terry Neely: No
Irwin Steen: No
Reeve William Galloway: No
Defeated:
IRWIN STEEN
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the Application for Licence to Construct Water Control Works on the South ½ of 15-36-28 WPM;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Works Foreman shall be authorized to obtain any necessary approval from local landowners and sign said application on behalf of the Municipality.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS Bradley Alford has made application for a subdivision of 17.7 acres on Pt. of NE ¼ Sec. 13-37-28W;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the subdivision to create a rural residential yardsite on the aforementioned property.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS Thomas Hogg has made application for a subdivision of 12.2 acres on Pt. of SW ¼ Sec. 28-34-27W;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the subdivision to create a rural residential yardsite on the aforementioned property.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Budget requests be included in the 2018 Financial Plan and approved for payment:
Town of Swan River: Swan Valley Recycle Centre $ 9,583.48
Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board $9,085.69
Swan Valley Settlement & Immigrant Services Inc. $4,800.00
The following to be paid 50% in May and 50% on September 1st, 2018:
Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy (RISE) $24,284.00
Swan Valley District Recreation Commission $18,359.00
North-West Regional Library $60,059.67
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the following Grants, Donations & Memberships be approved for payment:
Swan Valley Trails Committee $500.00
Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce: Trade Show $1,006.00
Valley in the Mountains: Membership & Support $2,060.00
Manitoba Good Roads Association $200.00
Federation of Canadian Municipalities $427.14
Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association $375.00
Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce $80.00
Swan Valley Crisis Centre $400.00
Swan Valley Animal Protection League $500.00
Swan River Lifeline $725.00
Swan Valley High School Rodeo $1,000.00
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that all Members of Council be authorized to attend the 2018 June District Meeting in Swan River on June 8th;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all expenses associated with said attendance shall be paid by the Municipality in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the attached resignation as Seasonal Mower Operator be received with regrets, and that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West advertise to fill this vacancy.
Carried:
TERRY NEELY
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall hold Public Hearings regarding the 2018 Financial Plan on May 4th @ 7:00 p.m. in Benito, and May 9th @ 7:00 p.m. in Swan River.
Carried:
CARRIE BLOSHA
IRWIN STEEN
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West request that a compost area for Benito Meats be approved at the Benito Landfill Site.
Carried:
CARRIE BLOSHA
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the following accounts be approved for payment:
General Cheque #14310 to #14345 in the amount of $127,425.77
Carried:
CARRIE BLOSHA
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that Council accept the verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications as presented by the Members of Council.
Carried:
IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, the Council as a whole shall go in-camera and close the meeting to the public to discuss employee and other related matters.
Carried:
DAVID MINISH
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public to proceed with the regular business of Council.
Carried:
IRWIN STEEN
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that we rescind the motion regarding dates of Public Hearings, and re-schedule the dates for Public Hearings regarding the 2018 Financial Plan as follows:
Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00 pm. in Benito, and
Thursday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. in Swan River
Carried:
BRIAN BURICK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West are requesting an extension of 11 days to complete our 2018 Financial Plan, as the Municipality is unable to meet the deadline of May 15th, 2018, and support the requests in our letter of April 27th, 2018.
Carried:
IRWIN STEEN
TERRY NEELY
WHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West has a Municipal burn by-law;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Reeve for the Municipality of Swan Valley West will thereby be given authority to issue or lift a Municipal burn ban when necessary.
Carried:
GLEN FOSTER
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that this Council meeting shall now adjourn at 11:00 p.m.
Carried: