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 3rd day of December, 2019 at 7:00 pm.
Present:
Reeve: William Galloway
Councillors: Carrie Blosha
Glen Foster
Bill Gade
Darryl Pierrepont
Tyler Kushniryk
Interim-Acting CAO: Cheryle Zbirun
Absent with Prior Written Notice: Matt Wills
Delegation:
1. CARRIE BLOSHA
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that the notice of absence submitted by Member of Council, Councillor Matt Wills, regarding the Regular Meeting of Council held this 3rd day of December, 2019 shall be accepted as received.
Carried.
2. GLEN FOSTER
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 3rd day of December, 2019 shall be adopted as amended.
Carried.
3. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of November 12th, 2019 shall be approved as presented.
Carried.
**Councillor Tyler Kushniryk withdrew from meeting at 7:07 p.m. for Item 7.1, Resolution #3, regarding conditional use application for NE 6-36-27.
4. DARRYL PIERREPONT
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on January 14th, 2020 at 7:00 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested as related to the Request for a Conditional Use Order to allow a fertilizer shed and blending plant on the property known as the NE ¼ of Section 6-36-27 WPM and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all necessary advertising, mailing and posting of the notice for said hearing shall be in accordance with The Planning Act.
Carried.
**Councillor Tyler Kushniryk returned to the meeting at 7:08 p.m
5. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS council has received and reviewed an application to move a building within the Municipality of Swan Valley West, along with an Inspection Report from the Building Inspector dated November 19th, 2019 and have no objections to the aforementioned move;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED we do hereby approve the move of said building, provided all conditions and requirements are met as set out in the letter submitted by the Buildings Inspector.
Carried.
6. GLEN FOSTER
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that the following Animal Control Reports shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
-Urban Animal Control Officer’s Reports for the months of October
and November, 2019.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
Carried.
7. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
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, and provided for in the 2020 Financial Plan.
Carried.
8. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments:
General Cheques #15649 to #15706 in the amount of $277,339.13
For a Total of $277,339.13
Carried.
9. DARRYL PIERREPONT
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the request to conduct ditch cleaning along Rd#279 and adjacent to the N ½ of 7-38-28 wpm and N ½ of 8-38-28 wpm;
Carried.
10. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West make the 2020 Committee Appointments, as per the attached Schedule A.
Foster – yes
Gade – No
Kushniryk – yes
Galloway – yes
Pierrepont – yes
Blosha – yes
Carried.
11. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
CARRIE BLOSHA
RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approves payment for the repairs and replacement of the modulator valve of the B.A. equipment as recommended by the Benito Fire Chief.
Carried.
12. BILL GADE
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West purchase Chamber Bucks for Municipal Staff and Benito Fire Fighters in the amount of $30.00 each in appreciation for their service.
Carried.
13. CARRIE BLOSHA
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response Report for the month of October, 2019 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
Carried.
14. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West feels it important to support volunteer organizations of the Swan Valley, who provide services and support to ratepayers, and;
WHEREAS the following organizations are making application for grant funding and require a letter of support;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West will provide a letter of support for the application to the following organizations:
1. North West Regional Library Benito Branch
2. Benito Legion Ladies Auxiliary
3. Durban Community Hall
Carried.
15. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications:
T. Kushniryk – AMM-Brandon, Water & Drainage Session
C. Blosha – Safety Mtg-started to prioritize work, LUD Mtg.
M. Wills – Absent
D. Pierrepont – AMM-Brandon-Break-out sessions were very good.
B. Gade – AMM-Brandon-RCMP Mtg –Thompson CAO re:
Community Safety Officer.
G. Foster – AMM-Brandon, Meeting with RCMP & Highways
Reeve, Galloway – AMM-Brandon-very good convention, good display area, networked with CAO’s & Reeves.
Carried.
16. DARRYL PIERREPONT
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
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 employee Matters.
Carried.
17. CARRIE BLOSHA
BILL GADE
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
18. GLEN FOSTER
BILL GADE
WHEREAS quotes have been received for the purchase of a Motor Grader and council has reviewed said quotes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West agree to purchase a CAT 140-13A AWD as per attached quote.
Carried.
19. CARRIE BLOSHA
BILL GADE
WHEREAS an employee has expressed intention to further their education for their position with the municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West agree to pay for costs associated with the coursework as per municipal policy and union contract.
Carried.
20. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
DARRYL PIERREPONT
WHEREAS the position of Finance Officer for the municipality is currently vacant and additional payroll duties will need to be settled before the end of the year;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that quotes shall be requested from local firms for temporary payroll services and the Interim-Acting CAO shall be authorized to hire for said services.
Carried.
21. GLEN FOSTER
TYLER KUSHNIRYK
RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 10:00 p.m.
Carried.