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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 25th day of April, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
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\n\tPresent:
\n\tReeve;\t\t\tVerne Scouten<\/p>\n
\tCouncillors;\t\tCarrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish,
\nTerry Neely, Irwin Steen<\/p>\n
\tCAO; \t\t\tCarolyn Gordon<\/p>\n
Delegations;<\/p>\n
7:30 pm \u2013 J. Borley & R. Medwid re: Ratepayer Concerns \u2013 Direction of Council<\/p>\n
Additions to the Agenda:<\/p>\n
5.14\t2017-2018 Problem Beaver Program (received April 24th, 2017 \u2013 Time Sensitive)
\n6.2\tBank Reconciliation for March 31st, 2017
\n7.6\tRenewal of Westman Rental Agreement (Benito Site)
\n7.7\tCosts \u2013 Fire Call \u2013 Decision of Council Required (Time Sensitive-Received April 25th, 2017)
\n8.6\tMinister of Sport, Culture & Heritage re: Review of FIPPA
\n8.7\tCommunity Foundation of Swan Valley re: Grant Opportunity \u2013 Community Funds for Canada\u2019s 150th<\/p>\n
1. GLEN FOSTER
\nTERRY NEELY
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 25th day of April, 2017 shall be adopted as amended.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
2.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on April 11th, 2017 shall be adopted as circulated.
\nCarried: <\/p>\n
3.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the following reports shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
\nRural PW Report for the period ending April 25th, 2017 as submitted by the Superintendent of Public Works
\nRural PW Report for the period ending April 21st, 2017 and plans for April 24th \u2013 28th, 2017 as submitted by the Rural Public Works Foreman
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
4.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to rescind Resolution No. 37 dated November 29th, 2016 regarding the decision to take the necessary steps to proceed with legal action in an effort to protect the municipal staff.
\nCouncillor Burick called for a recorded vote:
\nScouten\tNO
\nSteen\t\tYES
\nBlosha\t\tYES
\nBurick\t\tYES
\nMinish\t\tNO
\nNeely\t\tNO
\nFoster\t\tYES
\nCarried: <\/p>\n
5.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS the lawsuit filed by the Municipality of Swan Valley West against CJ104 Radio and Bill Gade was intended to support, defend, and protect the municipal employees and council against harassment and allegations by said media, and;
\nWHEREAS, since the beginning of this lawsuit there has been dissention (disagreement, dispute, conflict, friction, strife, antagonism, discord, infighting, debate, controversy, disputation and contention), in the community, with the employees, and within council, and;
\nWHEREAS almost $120,000.00 has been spent on this lawsuit and other legal matters indirectly related to this lawsuit, with little or no resolve, nor has this lawsuit provided any direct protection of the employees over this past year and a half or in the foreseeable future until the lawsuit\u2019s conclusion (with no current time frame available as to when the present lawsuit may end);
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, because of the unending costs to the ratepayers and the amount of money being funneled out of this community for this lawsuit, we do hereby agree to terminate the lawsuit against CJ104 Radio and Bill Gade effective immediately.
\nCouncillor Burick called for a recorded Vote:
\nScouten\tNO
\nSteen\t\tYES
\nBlosha\t\tYES
\nBurick\t\tYES
\nMinish\t\tNO
\nNeely\t\tNO
\nFoster\t\tYES
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
6.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby agree to reconsider Resolution No. 5 dated January 31st, 2017 and provide clarity to their intentions, and;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West wish to reaffirm their commitment to the protection of the municipal staff in the performance of their duties by legal means necessary, up to and including taking legal action in the defense of the Municipal Staff, provided such actions are deemed to be warranted by the majority of the members of council and the costs would result in the level of protection desired.
\nCouncillor Minish called for a recorded vote:
\nBurick\t\tYES
\nMinish\t\tYES
\nBlosha\t\tYES
\nSteen\t\tYES
\nFoster\t\tYES
\nNeely\t\tYES
\nScouten\tYES
\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n
7.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS the Province of Manitoba has awarded the Municipality of Swan Valley West grant funding for three summer students under the Hometown Green Team Program;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the positions will be advertised as follows;
\nPosition #1 \u2013 Rural Public Works, Start Date May 25, 2017 and End Date August 31, 2017 based on a 40 hour work week.
\nPosition #2 \u2013 Urban Public Works, Start Date May 25, 2017 and End Date August 31, 2017 based on a 35 hour work week.
\nPosition #3 \u2013 Urban Public Works, Start Date July4, 2017 and End Date August 31, 2017 based on a 35 hour work week.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
8.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nWHEREAS the Benito LUD Committee has submitted a resolution regarding the extension of the Transitional LUD for an additional 4 years after October 22nd, 2018:
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to accept the aforementioned resolution and discuss the means by which they will engage in public consultations prior to making a decision.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
9.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS more information is required regarding Agenda item No. 5.4 regarding the upgrades to the Benito 1 \u2013 ton truck;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that new quotes shall be obtained that cover the same detailed work and the lowest quote shall be accepted;
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CAO shall be authorized to make arrangements for said work once the new quotes have been received and a decision has been made.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
10.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the Benito LUD Committee has submitted a request to advertise for the position of an Urban Animal Control Officer and;
\nWHEREAS the member of Council have reviewed the request and the funding allocated for said services in the 2017 LUD Service Plan;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to advertise the aforementioned position with a deadline for submission of Written Submissions to be set for May 15, 2017 and;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that applications and resumes shall be forwarded to the Benito LUD Committee for their recommendation of a successful candidate prior to obtaining the final approval of Council.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
***With reference to agenda item #5.6, motion number 11 dated April 25th, 2017 regarding Council indemnities, Reeve, Verne Scouten expressed his desire to introduce a motion and participate in discussion of the matter before council.***<\/p>\n
*** Reeve, Verne Scouten withdrew from the Chair at 8:48 p.m. and asked Deputy Reeve, Terry Neely to assume Chair. ***<\/p>\n
11.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that Agenda Item No. 5.6 shall be tabled until the May 9th, 2017 Council Meeting.
\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n
***Reeve, Verne Scouten returned to the Chair at 9:05 p.m. and Deputy Reeve, Terry Neely returned to his seat at the table. ***<\/p>\n
12.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the Benito LUD Committee has formally adopted their 2017 Service Plan for the Local Urban District of Benito;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to confirm the adoption of the aforementioned Service Plan, with all costs being incorporated into the 2017 Financial Plan for the Municipality of Swan Valley West as outlined in said Service Plan as submitted.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
13.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 0065-17, being a by-law of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the purpose of Levying Taxes for the Municipality\u2019s 2017 Fiscal Year, shall be introduced and read a first time this 25th day of April, 2017.
\nCarried: <\/p>\n
14.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that all Municipal Vehicles will be parked at the appropriate Municipal Shop and made available during times that they are not in use for periods of longer than 24 hours to ensure that they are available for use in case of emergency or in absence of Public Works Staff who normally operate said vehicles.
\nCouncillor Steen Called for a recorded vote;
\nFoster\t\tYES
\nNeely\t\tYES
\nMinish\t\tYES
\nBlosha\t\tYES
\nSteen\t\tYES
\nBurick\t\tYES
\nScouten\tYES
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
15.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby agree to set the date of May 2, 2017 at which time the members of council will undertake the annual reviews of the management staff and;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, once the reviews have been completed, the members of council will meet with each of the municipal managers and will present said reviews as set out in their employment contracts at the time of hire.
\nCouncillor Steen called for a recorded vote:
\nScouten\tYES
\nSteen\t\tYES
\nBlosha\t YES
\nBurick\t\tYES
\nMinish\t\tYES
\nNeely\t YES
\nFoster\t\tYES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarried:<\/p>\n
16.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tTERRY NEELY
\nWHEREAS there is time sensitive maintenance work required to ensure the efficient operation of the Benito Water System and;
\nWHEREAS the nearest provider known to the Benito LUD and having provided exceptional services in the past has submitted a quote for the required works;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to hire the services of M&M Drilling Rivers Ltd. To perform the necessary works on the Benito Wells as per their quote dated March 27th, 2017 in order to ensure continuance of the effective operation of the public water system.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
17.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the adoption of new municipal policies and the new policy package shall be further tabled until such time as all members of council have reviewed said policies and all edits\/revisions are completed.
\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n
18.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nWHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West has been awarded funding in the amount of $6842.00 under the 2017-2018 Growing Assurance \u2013 Farmland Beaver Damage Control Program;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the members of council do hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the letter and attachments from the Province of Manitoba dated April 24th, 2017 and do hereby authorize the CAO to sign said letter on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
***With reference to agenda item #6.1, motion number 19 regarding List of Accounts for Approval, Reeve, Verne Scouten, disclosed a personal interest in the matter before council. ***<\/p>\n
*** Reeve, Verne Scouten withdrew from the meeting at 9:59 p.m. and Deputy Reeve, Terry Neely assumed the Chair. ***<\/p>\n
19.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nGeneral Cheques #13324 to #13345 in the amount of \t$23,754.49
\nPayroll Cheques #1353 to #1368 in the amount of \t$20,906.24
\nFor a Grand Total of \t$44,660.73
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
*** Reeve, Verne Scouten returned to the meeting at 10:04 p.m. and assumed the Chair. Deputy Reeve, Terry Neely returned to his seat at the Council Table. ***<\/p>\n
20.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that the Bank Reconciliation for the period ending March 31st, 2017 shall be accepted as presented.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
21.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tTERRY NEELY
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to make a \u2018Canada 150 Grant\u2019 in the amount of $150.00 to the Kenville Memorial Hall for the purchase of Flag-Poles and Canadian Flags, to be proudly displayed in the community to commemorate Canada\u2019s 150th Birthday.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
22.\tTERRY NEELY
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby agree to proceed with the necessary survey and planning on SE \u00bc 2-36-27W in order to pursue the drainage permit and quotes for the costs of the drainage works planned for this area of the municipality, and;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the project shall be discussed with the Swan Lake Watershed CD Board for the consideration of their possible participation in the improvement of drainage in this area.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
23.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nWHEREAS the former Village of Benito had a long standing agreement with Westman Communications Group for rental of property in Benito known as Lot 25, Block 1, Plan 362, and;
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West wishes to continue with the renewal of said contract under the current terms and conditions;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby approve the renewal of the aforementioned agreement with Westman Communications Group and authorize the Reeve and CAO to sign agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
24. \tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has received a recommendation from the Benito Fire Chief on the handling of a Fire Call in the Rural Area of the Municipality;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree with the Fire Chief\u2019s recommendation that this first time offender should receive a written warning, along with a copy of the Burning By-Law and should not be charged a fine or any costs.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
***Reeve, Verne Scouten handed in his Resignation and left the meeting at 11:20 pm***<\/p>\n
***Deputy Reeve, Terry Neely took the chair***<\/p>\n
25.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
\nI. Steen Re: Letter of Concern from Ratepayer
\nC. Blosha Re: Budget Meetings (LUD Committee Meetings)
\nB. Burick Re: Budget Meetings (no other Committee Meetings)
\nD. Minish Re: HBRA-AGM
\nT. Neely Re: Swan Valley RISE Mtg. & Tourism Plan
\nG. Foster Re: Budget Meetings (no other Committee Meetings)
\nV. Scouten Re: Mayors, Reeves & CAO and Municipal Officials Seminar
\nSwan Valley RISE\/ HBRA \u2013 AGM
\nSwan Valley Credit Union AGM
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
26.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:20 p.m. with the remainder of the meeting to be completed at the May 2nd, 2017 Special Meeting.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
Note: Received for Publishing August 31, 2017. 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 25th day of April, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Reeve; Verne Scouten Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Terry Neely, Irwin Steen CAO; Carolyn Gordon Delegations; […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[12],"class_list":["post-30901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local","tag-minutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30901","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30901"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30901\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30901"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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