{"id":29585,"date":"2017-04-02T07:08:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-02T12:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=29585"},"modified":"2017-04-01T22:16:02","modified_gmt":"2017-04-02T03:16:02","slug":"swan-valley-west-minutes-february-13-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2017\/04\/02\/swan-valley-west-minutes-february-13-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Swan Valley West Minutes &#8211; February 13, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/SwanValleyWest.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"SwanValleyWest\" width=\"236\" height=\"144\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-27406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/SwanValleyWest.gif 236w, https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/SwanValleyWest-228x139.gif 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/>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 February, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/br><br \/>\n<\/br>Present:<br \/>\n\tReeve;\t\t\tVerne Scouten\t<\/p>\n<p>\tCouncillors;\t\tCarrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish,<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tTerry Neely, Stan Potten<\/p>\n<p>\tCAO; \t\t\tCarolyn Gordon<\/p>\n<p>Absent with Prior Written Notice:<\/p>\n<p>Delegations;<\/p>\n<p>\t7:30 pm \u2013 Public Hearing re: Variance\/Conditional Use Applications, Swan Valley Co-op<br \/>\n\t8:00 pm \u2013 L. Scales &#038; D. Theunissen re: Swan Valley Animal Protection League<br \/>\n\t8:30 pm \u2013 Public Hearing re: Dog Kennel Application<\/p>\n<p>Additions to the Agenda:<\/p>\n<p>\t8.10   MB Indigenous &#038; Municipal Relations re: Request for meeting<\/p>\n<p>1. STAN POTTEN<br \/>\nCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 13th, day of February, 2017 shall be adopted as amended.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>2.\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on January 24th, 2017 and the Special Meeting of Council held on the January 31st, 2017 shall be adopted as circulated.<br \/>\nCarried: <\/p>\n<p>3.\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\n\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Urban PW Report for the period ending January 31st, 2017 submitted by the Urban Public Works \u2013 Assistant Foreman shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>4.\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n RESOLVED that By-Law No. 0060-17, being a by-law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West authorizing the establishment of designated officer positions, shall be read a third time this 13th day of February, 2017, signed by the Reeve, and signed &#038; sealed by the Chief Administrative Officer.<br \/>\n\tVerne Scouten\tYes<br \/>\nDavid Minish \tYes<br \/>\n\tStan Potten\tYes<br \/>\nGlen Foster\tYes<br \/>\n\tTerry Neely\tYes<br \/>\nBrian Burick\tYes<br \/>\n\tCarrie Blosha \tYes<br \/>\nCarried: <\/p>\n<p>5.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tWHEREAS it is necessary to ensure that municipal landfill sites are operated in full \tcompliance with regulations set out by the Province of Manitoba in order to ensure \ttheir ability to maintain the licensing required for continued operations of these sites \tand;<br \/>\n\tWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has reviewed the \tcontents of the new Municipal Landfill Site Management Policy and agree that they \twill provide the foundation for responsible management of the municipal landfill \tsites;<br \/>\n\tTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby adopt the aforementioned policy and \tshall provide notice to the public as well as posting the policy at both sites and in the \tlocal municipal offices.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>6.\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\n\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\n\tWHEREAS By-Law No.05\/14 of the former Village of Benito was established for the \tpurpose of recovering costs borne by the municipality for false alarm calls caused by \tautomatic fire detection systems, and;<br \/>\n\tWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West is obligated to uphold \tthe terms of said by-law.<br \/>\n\tTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, should this invoice remain unpaid as of March 1st, \t2017 the amount of said invoice will be added to the taxed for the associated \tproperty under the authority of By-Law No.05\/14 with written notification to be sent \tto the resident of the addition to their taxes.<br \/>\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n<p>7.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to send 2 persons to the Accessibility Seminar to be held on February 17th, 2017 at the Super 8 in Swan River, and shall pay any associated costs eligible under current municipal policies and by-laws.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>8.\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\n\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\nWHEREAS By-Law # 02\/13 (8) of the former Village of Benito states the following with regards to Outstanding Utility Bills;<br \/>\n&#8211; \u201cPursuant to Section 252 (2) of the Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges for water and sewer services, including fines and penalties, are a lien and charge upon the land serviced, and shall be collected in the same manner in which ordinary taxes upon the land are collectible, and \t\twith like remedies.\u201d<br \/>\n&#8211; \u201cWhere charges and penalties pursuant to this by-law are not paid within sixty (60) days from the date when they were incurred, said charges and penalties shall be added to the taxes on the property and collected in the \t\tsame manner as other taxes.\u201d<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the attached list of outstanding Utility Bills as of December 31st, 2016 shall be moved to the taxes for the affected properties on February 15th, 2017 provided they remain outstanding at the time.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>9.\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley \tWest shall adjourn at 7:30 p.m. for the Public Hearing regarding the Variance \tApplication and Conditional Use Application for the NE \u00bc of Section 6-36-27WPM and;<br \/>\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of the Council shall reconvene \timmediately following the adjournment of the aforementioned Public Hearing.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>10.\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\nWHEREAS the Public Hearing regarding the Conditional Use Application and Variation \tApplication has now adjourned;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do now reconvene the Regular Meeting of \tCouncil at 7:44 p.m.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>11.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\nWHEREAS the Council for Municipality of Swan Valley West believes that hosting the Manitoba High School Rodeo will bring participants and their families into the Swan Valley, thereby resulting in;<br \/>\n\t&#8211; local economic benefits<br \/>\n\t&#8211; promoting the local rodeo grounds and facilities<br \/>\n\t&#8211; experiencing the many wonderful places and experiences our beautiful \t  valley has to offer<br \/>\n\t&#8211; enjoying food, fun and friendships in a wholesome &#038; healthy environment<br \/>\n\t&#8211; spreading a positive message of an enjoyable experience in the Swan Valley, \t  with the hope that they will return to visit or even consider as a future home<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to offer a grant of $1000.00 to the Swan Valley High School Rodeo Committee, and look forward to teaming up with the other members of the G-5 as \u2018Title Sponsors\u2019 of the 2017 Rodeo Events.<br \/>\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n<p>12.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\nWHEREAS the management staff have reviewed the applications received for the position of Casual Public Works Labourer and have selected the best candidate for the position;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works and shall award the position to Mark Prieston.  Under the terms and conditions set out in the Job Offer dated February 15th, 2017.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>13.\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\n\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has received an application for a Conditional Use Permit on the property known as the NE1\/4 Section 6-36-27W, specifically to allow for the construction of an AWSA Chemical Storage Shed, as per Table 4-1 of Zoning By-Law #2383-04, and;<br \/>\nWHEREAS notice of the Public Hearing was posted and delivered to adjacent landowners in accordance with Part 6 of the Planning Act; and<br \/>\nWHEREAS the municipality has not received any objections with respect to said Conditional Use Permit;<br \/>\nNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the aforementioned variance as per the Application dated January 18th, 2017, and shall issue Conditional Use Permit No.2017-01.<br \/>\nCarried: <\/p>\n<p>14.\tCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has received an application for Zoning Variance on the property known as the NE \u00bc Section 6-36-27W, specifically to vary the minimum required setback distance from a building of human occupancy, as per Section 5.8.1 of Zoning By-Law #2383-04, from Five Hundred (500) feet to One Hundred and Ninety (190) feet; and<br \/>\nWHEREAS notice of the Public Hearing was posted and delivered to adjacent landowners in accordance with Part 6 of the Planning Act; and<br \/>\nWHEREAS the municipality has not received any objections with respect to said variance;<br \/>\nNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the aforementioned variance as per the Application dated January 18th, 2017 and shall issue Variation Order No.2017-01.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>15.\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall adjourn at 8:30 p.m. for Public Hearing regarding the application for a Kennel License on the property known as the NW \u00bc of Section 7-37-27WPM and;<br \/>\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council shall reconvene immediately following the adjournment of the aforementioned Public Hearing.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>16.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\nWHEREAS the Public Hearing regarding the Dog Kennel License application has now adjourned;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do now reconvene the Regular Meeting of Council at 8:50 p.m.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>17.\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\nWHEREAS By-Law No.2354, Section 15, requires any person who wishes to keep, harbour, or control that number of dogs exceeding the maximum prescribed in Section 8 thereof, regardless of whether for profit or pleasure, shall apply in writing to Council for a kennel permit, and;<br \/>\nWHEREAS application has been received in the prescribed format indicating the number of dogs to be kept on the premises, the intended purpose for keeping the dogs on the premises and the applicant has acknowledged that compliance with all aspects of the Animal Control By-Law as required;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree that, upon receipt of written confirmation from the Animal Control Officer that the facility meets the requirements of the above noted by-law, a Kennel Permit shall be issued as per the application attached hereto.<br \/>\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n<p>18.\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\nWHEREAS the Superintendent of Public Works has found a used truck that meets the desired specification for use as a Public Works Truck for various tasks required throughout the municipality;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to purchase a 2008 Dodge 1 Ton Dually from Grazier Custom Manufacturing Ltd. for a cost of $19,500 plus applicable taxes and shall transfer the total amount from the municipality\u2019s Equipment Reserve.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>19.\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby \tagree to the attendance of the Emergency Coordinator at the EMO Workshop being \theld in Dauphin Manitoba on February 28th, 2017 and shall make payment of all \tapplicable costs under the terms and conditions of the current municipal policies and \tby-laws.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>20.\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby \tagree to renew their agreement for purchase of clay from property known as the NW \t\u00bc of Section 13-37-28WPM as per the terms and conditions of the 2016 and shall \tauthorize the Reeve and CAO to sign said agreements on behalf of the Municipality.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>21.\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\nWHEREAS Subsection 369(1) of the Municipal Act provides as follows;<br \/>\n369(1) A municipality may cancel or adjourn an action of a particular property at \tany time before it begins if<br \/>\n(b) the property owner enters into an agreement with the municipality for \tpayment of the arrears and costs<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, upon request, we do hereby authorized the Chief \tAdministrative Officer to provide such an agreement in the prescribed form as \tattached hereto property owners in a tax sale position and;<br \/>\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve and CAO shall authorized to sign such an \tagreement on behalf of the municipality.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>22.\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\nWHEREAS the municipal council passed a resolution agreeing to purchase a 2016 \tDeere 210G LC Excavator on January 10th, 2017 and;<br \/>\nWHEREAS the intent was to pay 50% at the time of purchase and finance 50% for \tpayment in the following year;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to enter into a Fixed Rate Retail \tInstallment Contract with John Deere dated the 14th day of February, 2017 and \tauthorize the Reeve and CAO to sign said contract on behalf of the Municipality of \tSwan Valley West.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>23.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby \tapprove the transfers of $168,700.00 from the Equipment Replacement Reserve to \tthe general Chequing Account for the purchase of the 2016 JD Excavator.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>24.\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of the Swan Valley West does hereby \tapprove the registration of administrative staff for the following Munisoft Seminars;<br \/>\n&#8211; Accounts Payable Intro &#038; advanced<br \/>\n&#8211; General Ledger Intro &#038; Custom Reports<br \/>\n&#8211; New to Munisoft<br \/>\n&#8211; Refresher Seminar (to be held in May, 2017)<br \/>\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all associated costs shall be paid by the \tMunicipality of Swan Valley West in accordance with current Municipal Policies and \tBy-Laws.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>25.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Council for the  Municipality of Swan Valley West shall hereby \tapprove the addition of the \u2018Nightly Tax System Integration\u2019 to the existing monthly \tcontract with CGIS for additional cost of $100 per month to ensure that ownership \tinformation is updated daily, allowing efficient and expedient use of the system.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>26.\tCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\n\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\nWhereas the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West is aware of the \timportance of Cyber Security and the protection of personal information entrusted to \tthe municipality;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the CAO shall be authorized to retain the temporary \tservices of a consultant until such time as we can fully determine the extent of the \tcoverage &#038; services required and a more formal agreement can be entered into for \ttechnical and security services, and;<br \/>\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we do hereby approve the terms and conditions of the \tConfidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement Dated February 3rd, 2017 and do \thereby authorize the CAO to sign said agreement on behalf of the municipality.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>27.\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\n\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\nWHEREAS Cyber Security and the protection of personal information entrusted to the \tmunicipality is the responsibility of the municipality and their administrative staff;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the CAO and Finance Officer shall be authorized to \tattend Cyber Security Seminar being hosted by MNP LLP in Brandon, MB. on March \t14th, 2017, and;<br \/>\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs associated with the above noted seminar shall \tbe paid by the Municipality of Swan Valley West in accordance with current Municipal \tPolicies and By-Laws.<br \/>\nCarried: <\/p>\n<p>28.\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\nRESOLVED that Roberta Moshenko is hereby appointed to the position of SEO for the \tMunicipality of Swan Valley West.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>29.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby \taccept the recommendation submitted by the Superintendent of Public Works \tregarding the upcoming Wastewater Treatment Course and Small System Exam \toffered be Assiniboine Community College in Brandon on March 6-10, 2017 and shall \tinclude the costs associated with said course in the 2017 Utility Budget.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>30.\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West acknowledges the \timportance of keeping management staff up to date on current safety regulations and \tpractices;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby approve the attendance of the \tSuperintendent of Public Works at the MHCA EXPO SOUTH 2017 to be held in \tWinnipeg, MB. on April 4th &#038; 5th, 2017 and;<br \/>\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs associated with attendance at said event shall \tbe paid by the Municipality in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-\tLaws.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>31.\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\n\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Rural Animal Control Report for the month of January, 2017 shall \tbe received, and that payment for said services shall be approved as submitted.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>32.\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\n\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the 2017 Budget for the Northwest Regional Library, including the \tactual figures for Yearend 2016, shall be received by the Council for the Municipality \tof Swan Valley West.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>33.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality \tof Swan Valley West does hereby \tapprove the continued operation \/ maintenance of the  Village of Benito Website and \tthe proposed changes to develop the site for the Benito LUD and;<br \/>\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs associated with said website shall be included \tin the Benito LUD Expenses for the 2017 Fiscal Year.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>34.\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby \taccept the 2016 Yearend Financial Statements with the following balances;<br \/>\n&#8211; Rural Area Surplus of $9212.04<br \/>\n&#8211; Urban Area Surplus of $357.99<br \/>\n&#8211; At Large Surplus of $17,854.98<br \/>\nFor a total of General Fund Surplus of $27,425.01<br \/>\n&#8211; Utility Surplus of $17,688.21<br \/>\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned Financial Statements shall be \tsubmitted to the Public Utilities Board and to the Province of Manitoba in accordance \twith the Subsection 183(2) of the Municipal Act.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>35.\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\n\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby \treceive the Bank Reconciliation for the period ending January 31st, 2017 as presented.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>36.\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby \tapprove the following payments:<br \/>\nGeneral Cheques #13114 to #13135 in the amount of \t\t$27,794.87<br \/>\nGeneral Cheques #13136 to #13159 in the amount of \t\t$12,496.70<br \/>\nCouncil Indemnity Cheques #1258 to #1267 in the amount of \t$10,730.60<br \/>\nFor a Grand Total of \t\t\t$51,022.17<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>****Reeve Verne Scouten withdrew from the meeting at 10:27 pm **<\/p>\n<p>** With reference to February 13, 2017, agenda item #6.5, motion number 37 regarding Payment of cheques No.13111 to 13113, Reeve Verne Scouten, disclosed a personal interest in the matter before council**<\/p>\n<p>**Deputy Reeve, Terry Neely assumed the chair.**<\/p>\n<p>37.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby \tapprove the following payments:<br \/>\nGeneral Cheques #13111 to #13113 in the amount of\t\t$377.82<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>**Reeve Verne Scouten returned to the meeting at 10:29 pm and assumed the chair.**<\/p>\n<p>**Deputy Reeve, Terry Neely left the chair.**<\/p>\n<p>38.\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\nWHEREAS it is important for the municipality to maintain municipal roads in such a \tway that they are safe as possible for travel and;<br \/>\nWHEREAS it is also important to ensure the safety of local snowmobile trail users;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a letter shall be issued to local snowmobile \torganizations reminding them of the following;<br \/>\n&#8211; That safe travel along municipal roads is the municipality\u2019s first priority<br \/>\n&#8211; That whenever possible the municipal work with local organizations, being \t\t   conscious of their need to maintain the local snowmobile trails<br \/>\n&#8211; That snowmobile trail groomers must ensure that no snow is carried onto \t\t   the municipal roads in such a way that it creates a hazard for those traveling \t\t   along municipal roads<br \/>\n&#8211; That proper signage must be placed in such a way that snowmobile \t \t\t   operators have ample warning when they are crossing municipal roads.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>39.\tGLEN FOSTER<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\nRESOLVED that we do hereby agree to attendance of the Municipal Weed Inspector at \tthe Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association Seminar in Carberry, MB. on Wednesday, \tMarch 22nd , 2017 and that all costs for attendance at said seminar shall be paid in \taccordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws and;<br \/>\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned costs shall be shared equally with \tthe RM of Mountain.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>40.\tSTAN POTTEN<br \/>\n\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\nRESOLVED that we do hereby agree to sit for \u00bd hour past curfew to complete \tcommittee Reports &#038; Communications.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>**Councillor Potten left the meeting at 11:30 pm**<\/p>\n<p>41.\tTERRY NEELY<br \/>\n\tDAVID MINISH<br \/>\nWHEREAS Councillor Stan Potten presented his written resignation to the CAO at this \tevening\u2019s meeting;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan \tValley West do hereby acknowledge receipt of Councillor Potten\u2019s resignation and \tshall instruct the Senior Election Official to begin the By-Election process as soon as \treasonably possible.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n<p>42.\tCARRIE BLOSHA<br \/>\n\tBRIAN BURICK<br \/>\nRESOLVED that we do now adjourn at 11:46 pm.<br \/>\nCarried:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 February, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely, Stan Potten CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent 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