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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 14th day of June, 2017 at 7:05 p.m.
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\n\tPresent:
\n\tDeputy Reeve;\t\tBrian Burick
\n\tCouncillors;\t\tCarrie Blosha, Glen Foster, David Minish, Irwin Steen
\n\tCAO; \t\t\tCarolyn Gordon<\/p>\n
Absent with Prior Written Notice:
\nCouncillor;\t\tTerry Neely<\/p>\n
Delegations;
\n\t7:30 pm \u2013 William Sakal re-zoning from Single family to Multi-family
\n\t8:00 pm \u2013 Public Hearing Conditional Use SW \u00bc 5-38-27W
\n\t8:15 pm \u2013 Cindy Lazar \u201cIn-Camera \u2013 Union Matters\u201d\t<\/p>\n
Additions to the Agenda:<\/p>\n
\t5.18 \u2013 Rural Animal Control Officer Report
\n\t5.19 \u2013 Green Team Position #3, Urban Area
\n\t5.20 \u2013 Request for Payment of Overtime
\n\t8.9 \u2013 Wainwright Dedication<\/p>\n
1. DAVID MINISH
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that written notice of absence has been received from Councillor, Terry Neely regarding the Regular Meeting of Council held this 14th day of June, 2017, and the same shall be accepted by the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
2. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 14th day of June, 2017 shall be adopted as amended.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
3. \tIRWIN STEEN
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held May 23rd, 2017 and the Special Meetings held May 25th, June 1st, and June 6th, 2017 shall be adopted as circulated.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
4.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS written invitation has been received from the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce requesting the Reeve \/ Deputy Reeve to take part in the parade and opening ceremonies of the 2017 Northwest Roundup;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of the Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of a member of council as representative for the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
5.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the following reports shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
\nFor the period ending May 31st, 2017 submitted by the Urban Public Works \u2013 Assistant Foreman
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
6.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has reviewed and approve the recommended terms, conditions and rates of the Urban Animal Control Officer Agreement;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement between the Urban Animal Officer, Donald Ellingson and the Municipality of Swan Valley West and authorize the Deputy Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer to sign said agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n
7.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the Council has received a written Employee Request for Leave dated May 29th, 2017;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned request shall be approved as received.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
8.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS Councillor Glen Foster wishes to step down from the Landfill Committee;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to appoint Councillor Blosha to the Landfill Committee.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
9.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the owners of PT. SE \u00bc 12-38-28W 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 June 1st, 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:<\/p>\n
10.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the owners of PT. N \u00bd Sec. 12-36-29W 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 May 30th, 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:<\/p>\n
11.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the members of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West to hereby agree to amend the re-zoning of By-Law No. 2383-04 to allow for a Multi-Family Dwelling and shall re-issue notices under the Planning Act, with a new date for a Public Hearing to be set for July 25th, 2017 at 7:30 pm.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
12.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nWHEREAS the members of Council wish to make a change in the position of Media Spokesperson for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to change the position of media spokesperson to the Reeve or, in the absence of the Reeve, it shall be the Deputy Reeve.
\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n
13.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that item no. 5.7 shall be tabled until June 27th, 2017 to allow the Landfill Committee to make review and provide a recommendation on the Landfill Management Policy & Attendant\u2019s Job Description.\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
14.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response Report for the month of May, 2017 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried: <\/p>\n
15.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, in accordance with Part 6 of the Planning Act, shall hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 at 7:45 pm in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, MB. For the purpose of hearing and receiving comments regarding the Variation Application received regarding the property known as the Lot 3, Plan 27149.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
16.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, in accordance with Part 6 of the Planning Act, shall hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers at 216 main Street, MB. For the purpose of hearing and receiving comments regarding the Conditional Use Application received regarding the property known as the SW \u00bc 15-37-27W1.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
17.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West has reviewed the approved Development Permit regarding the construction of a Telecommunications Tower on NW \u00bc 10-36-27W, and find no concerns regarding its establishment at that location;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to submit a letter to NetSet Communications approving the construction a tower as per the Development Application dated May 6th, 2016 and approved by the Development Officer on May 15th, 2016.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
18.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the amendments made to the Delegation Request Form as received and circulated.
\nCarried:\t<\/p>\n
19.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nWHEREAS the attached recommendation has been received from the Transportation Committee dated June 2nd, 2017 regarding revision to the Policy for handling requests;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of swan Valley West do hereby accept, and agree to amend, said Policy to reflect the recommendations made by the Transportation Committee.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
20.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby adjourn to the Regular Meeting of Council for the Public Hearing regarding the Conditional Use requested for the property known as the SW \u00bc of Sec. 5-38-27W at 8:00 pm to reconvene after said Hearing.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
21.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall hereby call to order the Public Hearing regarding the Conditional Use Order for SW 5-38-27W this 14th day of June, 2017 at 8:02 p.m.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
22.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that this Public Hearing shall now adjourn at 8:13 p.m.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
23.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall now re-open at 8:14 p.m. to proceed with the regular business of council.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
24.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS the attached recommendation has been received from the Transportation Committee dated June 2nd, 2017 regarding re-call of Mower Operators as of June 12th, 2017;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby accept the recommendations made by the Transportation Committee.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
25. \tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS the attached recommendation has been received from the Transportation Committee dated June 2nd, 2017 regarding improvements to the following sections of road;
\n\t-Rd#198N between Rd#164w & Rd#167w
\n\t-Rd#167w between Rd#196w & Rd#198w
\n\t-Rd#198N between Rd#168w & Rd#169w
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby accept the recommendations made by the Transportation Committee.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
26.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED 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 related matters.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
27.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
28.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that a Special Meeting of Council shall be held on Monday, June 19th, 2017 at 5:30 pm for In-Camera discussions regarding employee matters.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
29.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West and the Rural Municipality of Livingston have a signed agreement, as attached, for maintenance of the boundary road between the two municipalities;
\nAND WHEREAS there is provision in the agreement for cost share of additional maintenance to these roads, and a request to gravel has been brought forward from the Rural Municipality of Livingston to gravel the following portions;
\n\t-Rd#174w between NW 18-34-29W & SW 7-34-29W
\n\t-Rd#174w between Rd#204N &Rd#205N
\n\t-Rd#174w between Rd#209N & Rd#210N
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to the graveling of the three and a half mile total at 125 yards per mile and a 50\/50 cost share.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
30.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nWHEREAS the attached recommendation has been received from the Transportation Committee dated June 9th, 2017 regarding structure and scheduling of the Work Place Health and Safety Program and appointment of a Safety Coordinator;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby accept the recommendations made by the Transportation Committee and hire Roberta Moshenko for the position of Safety Coordinator for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
31.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS the attached recommendation has been received from the Transportation Committee dated June 9th, 2017 regarding the purchase of grader blades;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby accept the recommendation made by the Transportation Committee for this purchase from Triod Supply.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
32.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the attached recommendation has been received from the Transportation Committee dated June 9th, 2017 regarding a proposal for stripping at the Koehn Gravel Pit;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby accept the recommendations made by the Transportation Committee.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
33.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\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 SW \u00bc Section 5-38-27W, specifically to allow for the construction of a pole Shed, as per Table 4-1 of Zoning By-Law #2383-04, and;
\nWHEREAS notice of the Public Hearing was posted and delivered to adjacent landowners in accordance with Part 6 of the Planning Act and the municipality has not received any objections with respect to said Conditional Use;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the aforementioned conditional use as per the Application dated April 14th, 2017, shall issue Conditional Use Order No. 2017-03 and;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deputy Reeve and CAO shall be authorized to sign said Order on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
34.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of Stan Anderson, to the Prairie Region Transcaer Event to be held at the CN Campus in Winnipeg, MB. August 2nd and 3rd, 2017;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
35.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that following Grants be approved for payment, as per the 2017 Grant List:
\n$150 \u2013 Canada 150 Grant \u2013 Bowsman Early Learning Centre
\n$500 \u2013 SVRSS safe Grad
\n$300 \u2013 Benito Canada Day Fireworks
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
36.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West and the Rural Municipality if Livingston have a signed agreement, as attached, for maintenance of the boundary road between the two municipalities;
\nAND WHEREAS there is provision in the agreement for cost share of additional maintenance to these roads, and a request to gravel the following portion;
\n-Rd#174W between Rd#214N and Rd#217N
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to the graveling of the three mile section of road at 60 yards per mile and a 50\/50 cost share.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
37.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED the Animal Control Report from the Rural Animal Control Officer for the month of May, 2017 shall be received, and that payment for said services shall be approved as submitted.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
38.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to accept the recommendation submitted from the Satellite Office in Benito to hire Kristen Bender for the Hometown Green Team Position #3, Urban area, with the start date to be set as July 4th, 2017, and;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attached employment agreement shall be signed, a Green Team Student Profile completed, and a safety orientation shall be attended on before the start of employment.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
39.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS the Council has received a written request from an employee dated June 12th, 2017 for payout of the overtime accrued to date;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned request shall be approved as received.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
40.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments:
\nGeneral Cheques #13429 to #13481 in the amount of \t\t$157,144.26
\nPayroll Cheques #1413 to #1432 in the amount of\t\t $24,114.06
\nCouncil Indemnity Cheques #1433 to #1441 in the amount of\t $9,336.85
\nFor a Grand Total of\t\t\t\t$190,595.17
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
41.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby approve to advertise and re-tender the Audit Contract for the year(s) 2016-2018 immediately with ads to be run in the Star & Times, on the municipal website, and in addition letters will also be sent out to reputable accounting firms requesting tenders.
\n\tDeadline for Proposals, (4:30 pm) July 7th, 2017.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
42.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS it is necessary to proceed with a full inspection of the Benito Wastewater system in order to create a comprehensive plan for repair and rehabilitation of the system with an intent to eliminate or significantly reduce the infiltration from groundwater;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to request technical and financial assistance from the Province of Manitoba for said survey and plan in order to address the infiltration issues as soon as reasonably possible.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
43.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that Agenda Item No. 8.1 shall be tabled until such time as a meeting can be held with Councillors\u2019 Steen & Minish along with the Water resources Officer.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
44.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that, in accordance with Clause 8.5 of By-Law No. 0002-15, the council shall extend the curfew by up to one-half hour in order to complete discussions regarding correspondence, committee reports and In-Camera Discussions.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
45.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that Deputy Reeve, Brian Burick shall be authorized to attend the dedication ceremony to be held in Benito on June 19th, 2017 to honor Constable Wainwright and bring a message on behalf of the Council for Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
46.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees & Communications:
\nI. Steen Re: Investigations in Requests\/Concerns
\nC. Blosha Re: Signage Required
\nG. Foster Re: Drainage Concerns\/Culverts Concern
\nD. Minish Re: June District Meeting Report
\nB. Burick Re: Swan Valley Planning District Meeting
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
47.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED 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.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
48.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
49.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:42 p.m.
\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 14th day of June, 2017 at 7:05 p.m. Present: Deputy Reeve; Brian Burick Councillors; Carrie Blosha, Glen Foster, David Minish, Irwin Steen CAO; Carolyn Gordon Absent with Prior Written […]<\/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-30904","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\/30904","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=30904"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30904\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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