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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 30th day of March, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
\n<\/br>
\nReeve Scouten Welcomed New Council Member, Irwin Steen.
\nCAO, Carolyn Gordon confirmed that the Oath of Office was taken by Councillor Steen and witnessed by herself and Finance Officer, Angela Mullin.<\/p>\n
Present:
\n\tReeve;\t\t\tVerne Scouten\t<\/p>\n
\tCouncillors;\tCarrie Blosha, Glen Foster, David Minish
\nTerry Neely, Irwin Steen<\/p>\n
\tCAO; \t\t\tCarolyn Gordon<\/p>\n
Absent with Prior Written Notice: Brian Burick<\/p>\n
Delegations;
\n8:00 pm \u2013 G. Nemetchek re: Beaver Problems
\n8:30 pm \u2013 S. Martin and H. Urban re: Swan Valley Animal Protection League<\/p>\n
1. GLEN FOSTER
\nIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that written notice of absence has been received from Councillor, Brian Burick regarding the Regular Meeting of Council held on this 30th day of March, 2017, and the same shall be accepted by the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
2.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 30th day of March, 2017 shall be adopted as amended.
\nCarried: <\/p>\n
3.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held March 16th, 2017 and the Special Meetings of Council held on March 8th, 2017 and March 22nd, 2017 shall be adopted as circulated.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
4.\tGLEN FOSTER
\nTERRY NEELY
\nRESOLVED that Councillor Steen shall be appointed to the Transportation Committee.
\nCarried: <\/p>\n
5.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 0063-17, being a by-law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the purpose of establishing a Reserve Fund for Emergency Management, Training and Miscellaneous Costs, shall be read a third time this 30th day of March, 2017, signed by the Reeve, and signed and sealed by the Chief Administrative Officer.
\nVerne Scouten\t\tYES
\nDavid Minish\t\tYES
\nCarrie Blosha\t\tYES
\nTerry Neely\t\tYES
\nBrian Burick\t\tABSENT
\nGlen Foster\t\tYES
\nIrwin Steen\t\tYES
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
6.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 0064-17, being a by-law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the purpose of establishing a Reserve Fund for Cemeteries within the Rural Area of the Municipality, shall be read a third time this 30th day of March, 2017, signed by the Reeve, and signed and sealed by the Chief Administrative Officer.
\nVerne Scouten\t\tYES
\nDavid Minish\t\tYES
\nCarrie Blosha\t\tYES
\nTerry Neely\t\tYES
\nBrian Burick\t\tABSENT
\nGlen Foster\t\tYES
\nIrwin Steen \t\tYES
\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n
7.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tTERRY NEELY
\nRESOLVED that, in accordance with Subsection 162(2) of the Municipal Act, Public Hearings shall be held on April 18th, 2017 and April 19th, 2017 as follows;
\nApril 18th, 2017 at the Benito Satellite Office at 7:00 pm
\nApril 19th, 2017 at the Municipal Office in Swan River at 7:00 pm
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notices shall be placed in the Swan River Office, Benito Satellite Office, in the local newspaper and on the municipal website.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
8.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby agree to purchase Magnesium Chloride from Fort Distributors Ltd. for 2017 Dust Control at the same price as paid in 2016;
\n$.32\/litre (price to include supply & application)
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost for Private dust control Application shall remain the same as the rate set in 2016;
\n$420.00 per application of 500 ft. x 16 ft.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
9.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tTERRY NEELY
\nRESOLVED that the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby approve payment of the Swan Valley District Recreation Levy in the amount of $18,359.00 for the 2017 Fiscal Year.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
10.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby approve payment of the Swan Valley Planning District Levy in the amount of $5,425.00 for the 2017 Fiscal Year.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
11.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tTERRY NEELY
\nWHEREAS the owners of PT. NW \u00bc SEC. 10-37-27W have made application to subdivide their property, and;
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has reviewed said application, along with the letter received from Indigenous and Municipal Relations dated March 22nd, 2017 and have no objections to the aforementioned subdivision;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED we do hereby approve the subdivision of the aforementioned property, provided all conditions and requirements are met as included with the above noted letter.
\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n
12.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\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 NW \u00bc Section 7-37-27W, specifically to allow for the operation of Kennel in an AG \u2013 Agriculture General Zone, as per Table 4-1 of Zoning By-Law #2383-04, and;
\nWHEREAS a Public Hearing was held on February 13th, 2017 in accordance with Part 6 of the Planning Act and has not received any objections with respect to the operation of a kennel in this area;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the aforementioned application and shall issue Conditional Use Order No.2017-02;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve and CAO shall be authorized to sign said Order on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
13.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tTERRY NEELY
\nRESOLVED that the attendance of the Emergency Coordinator at the 2017 Disaster Management Conference to held in Winnipeg, MB. On May 31st, 2017 to June 2nd, 2017 shall be approved and all applicable expenses shall be paid by the Municipality in accordance with current Municipal Policies and By-Laws.<\/p>\n
***With reference to the March 30th, 2017 Agenda, Item # 5.11, Resolution #14 regarding Aggregate Levies \u2013 Mining & Transport Councillor Foster, member of council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, disclosed a personal interest in the matter before council.***<\/p>\n
***Council Member Glen Foster withdrew from the meeting at 9:10 p.m.***<\/p>\n
14.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tTERRY NEELY
\nRESOLVED that, in accordance with By-Law No.0053-17 and Regulation No.48\/97 of the Municipal Act, the rates for Aggregate Fees for the 2017 Fiscal Year shall be set by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West as follows;
\nAggregate Mining Fee of $.20 per cubic yard
\nAggregate Transport Fee of $.25 per cubic yard
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
***Council Member Glen Foster returned to the meeting at 9:25 p.m.***<\/p>\n
15.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby receive the Bank Reconciliation for the period ending February 28th, 2017 as presented.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
16.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments:
\nGeneral Cheques #13251 to #13283 in the amount of $56,143.03
\nPayroll Cheque #1325 in the amount of \t\t\t$828.26
\nGrand Total of \t\t\t\t\t $56,971.29
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
17.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West received and reviewed the letter from Keystone Agriculture Producers regarding concerns for recent increases in the municipal taxes experienced by agriculture producers as a result of the 2016 assessment values on farmland increasing at a far higher rate than other property classes, and;
\nWHEREAS the members of Council took this assessment shift into consideration when setting the taxes for 2016 and will continue to make careful consideration of this situation going forward;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to explore possible solutions to provide fairness of taxation and tax sharing by all assessment classes.
\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n
18.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS National Public Works Week has been set for the week of May 21st \u2013 27th, 2017 and;
\nWHEREAS the members of Council agree that it is important to recognize Municipal Public Works Management and Staff for their valuable contribution to work they perform for the benefit of the ratepayers and residents of the Municipality;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to declare the week of May 21st \u2013 27th, 2017 as \u201cPublic Works Week\u201d in the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
19.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West agrees that the establishment of an MRI Facility at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre would provide a significant benefit to their residents who may one day require such specialized services for which they are currently required to travel great distances;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby support the letter drafted by the RM of Dauphin and authorize Reeve Scouten to sign said letter on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
20.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nWHEREAS the members of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West believe that important services are provided by FCM through their Legal Defense Fund;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree send a financial contribution in the amount of $70.59 toward the aforementioned fund.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
21.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the following committee reports shall be received;
\nD. Minish Re: Resolution for June District Meeting
\nRegarding Doctor Recruitment\/Retention Fund
\nD. Minish Re: Second Ave. Drainage Project
\nT. Neely Re: SLWCD 1st Annual Banquet
\nI. Steen Re: Kenville Hall Update
\nV. Scouten Re: Meeting with Rick Wowchuk, Committee formed to undertake an initiative regarding shortage of Personal Care beds
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
22.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tTERRY NEELY
\nRESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:00 p.m.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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