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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 12th day of September, 2017 at 7:04 p.m.\n<\/br>
\nPresent:
\nReeve:\tWilliam Galloway<\/p>\n
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 12th day of September, 2017 at 7:04 p.m.
\n<\/br>
\nPresent:
\nReeve:\tWilliam Galloway<\/p>\n
Councillors:
\nCarrie Blosha
\n\tBrian Burick
\n\tGlen Foster
\n\tDavid Minish
\n\tIrwin Steen<\/p>\n
Administrative Assistant: Cheryle Zbirun
\nAbsent with Prior Written Notice: Terry Neely<\/p>\n
Delegations:
\n\t7:15 \u2013 Ron Lewicki re: Lot 2, Plan 1112
\n\t7:30 \u2013 SVRISE \u2013 Heather Nelson<\/p>\n
Additions to the Agenda:
\n5.2.3\tSW 7-37-28W \u2013 Municipal (resolution)
\n\t5.13\tAuthorize attendance FIPPA Training Session (resolution)
\n\t5.14\tTrailCam Quotes \u2013 Approve purchase (resolution)
\n\t7.12\tDrainage Applications (resolution if required)
\n\t9.3\t2018 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship \u2013 Sponsorship Opportunity<\/p>\n
Deletions from the Agenda:
\n\t5.5\tFirst Reading Firefighting By-Law #0038-17 (resolution)
\n\t5.6\tRoad #163 Second & Third Reading of By-Law (resolution)<\/p>\n
1. BRIAN BURICK
\nIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that verbal and written notice has been received from Councillor Terry Neely regarding the Regular Meeting of Council held on this 12th day of September 2017, and the same shall be accepted by the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
2. GLEN FOSTER
\nDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 12th day of September 2017 shall be adopted as amended.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
3. DAVID MINISH
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on August 22, 2017 and the Special Meetings held on August 11th, 15th, 21st and 25, 2017 shall be adopted as circulated.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
4.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Urban PW Report for the month of August 2017 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West as submitted by the Urban Public Works \u2013 Assistant Foreman.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
5.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on September 26, 2017 at 8:00 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested as related to a Variance on the property known as Lots #7\/8 Plan 1759 Pt. of SW 17-34-29WPM specifically to vary the minimum side yard setback distance required for an accessory building in an RG Zone as per Table 6-2 of Zoning By-Law #10\/04 from Twenty (20) feet to Ten (10) feet, and;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all necessary advertising, mailing and posting of the notice for said hearing shall be made in accordance with The Planning Act.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
6.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to provide Municipal Landowner Approval for the Applications to Construct Water Control Works on the following properties where said works cause surface water to enter into the municipal ditches, as indicated on the maps submitted with said applications to the Province of Manitoba;
\n\t\tSW 24-35-28 WPM
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any tile drainage works shall confirm with the terms and conditions outlined in the Municipality of Swan Valley West \u2013 Tile Drainage Policy; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that either the Reeve or the CAO shall be authorized to sign the Landowner Approval Sections of the Provincial Applications to Construct Water Control Works and the Municipal Landowner Agreement & Liability Release Form on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
7.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to provide Municipal Landowner Approval for the Applications to Construct Water Control Works on the following properties where said works cause surface water to enter into the municipal ditches, as indicated on the maps submitted with said applications to the Province of Manitoba;
\n\tNW 33-34-28WPM
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any tile drainage works shall conform with the terms and conditions outlined in the Municipality of Swan Valley West \u2013 Tile Drainage Policy, and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that either the Reeve or the CAO shall be authorized to sign the Landowner Approval Sections of the Provincial Applications to Construct Water Control Works and the Municipal Landowner Agreement & Liability Release Form on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
8.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the applications for Licenses to Construct Drainage Works for municipal cleanouts as follows:
\n\tSW 7-37-28W
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve and Finance Officer shall be authorized to sign the Landowner Approval Sections of the Provincial Applications on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
9.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS it is a requirement for Fire Departments to have proper signage to display at emergency\/accident scenes to ensure the safety of the public as well as emergency workers and firefighters; and
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to purchase the emergency signage as per attached quote from Airmaster Sales Ltd.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
10.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the Benito Fire Department Response Report for the month of August, 2017 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
11.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby accept the recommendation submitted by the Fire Chief of the Benito Fire Department with regard to a fire call payment.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
12.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 12, Item No. 5.7, from the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 12th day of September 2017 shall be tabled to a later date to allow Council time for further investigation and consideration in order to make an informed and responsible decision.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
13.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS price quotes have been secured by the Rural Public Works Foreman for tires for the public works truck Unit 38; and
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council does hereby approve the purchase of said tires from OK Tire.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
14.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS Council has received a request for a letter of support to accompany a grant application by Swan Valley RISE; and
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to provide a letter of support for said grant.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
15.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 15, Item No. 5.9, from the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 12th day of September 2017 shall be tabled to a later date to allow Council time for further investigation and consideration in order to make an informed and responsible decision.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
16.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 16, Item No. 5.10, from the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 12th day of September 2017 shall be tabled to a later date to allow Council time for further investigation and consideration in order to make an informed and responsible decision.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
17.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response Report for the month of August 2017 shall be received by the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
18.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West has contracted the services of MNPLLP for Audit services for the 2016 fiscal year; and
\nWHEREAS the contract for said services has been presented to the Municipality for signing; and
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Reeve, William Galloway, shall be authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
19.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the Finance Officer, Angela Mullin, at the FIPPA Training Session to be held in Winnipeg MB on October 4, 2017; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
20.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the Benito LUD Committee has included funding for the purpose of grants to charitable organizations in their 2017 Budget; and
\nWHEREAS the Thunderhill Courts Tenant Association has requested support from the Municipality for the purchase of patio furniture for outdoor use of the residents; and
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to approve the request of the LUD Committee for release of funds from the 2017 LUD Budget, in the amount of $200.00, to the Thunderhill Tenant Association for the purchase of said furniture.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
21.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby receive the Bank Reconciliation for the period ending August 31, 2017 and the Financial Statement for the period ending August 31, 2017 as presented.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
22.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments:
\nGeneral Cheques #13696 to #13742 in the amount of\t$102,938.84
\nPayroll Cheques #1607 to #1627 in the amount of\t$ 26,650.81
\nCouncil Indemnity Cheques #1628 to #1637 in the amount of\t$ 9,652.85
\n\tGrand Total\t$139,241.85
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
23.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that in accordance with Sections 300 and 326 of The Municipal Act, the changes to the 2017 Assessment Roll for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall be accepted by the Council and applied to that portion of the 2017 taxes as described on the reports received from the Province of Manitoba \u2013 Assessment Services, Swan River Office dated August 21, 2017, copies of which are attached hereto.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
24.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Urban Animal Control Report shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the month of August 2017; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment of the above services shall be approved as submitted.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
25.\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that the Rural Animal Control Report shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the month of August 2017; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
26.\tGLEN FOSTER
\nIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has received a written request dated September 12, 2017 for payout of a portion of the overtime accrued to date and agrees that said time is surplus to the amount of time that could reasonably be taken by the end of the 2017 calendar year; and
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned request shall be approved as received.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
27.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the Report submitted with reference to the Landfill event of August 16, 2017 be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
28.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West acknowledges the importance of volunteer efforts and contributions to the overall wellbeing of our community and its residents; and
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to erect a sign at 22ON at Hwy #10 in honour of Mr. Ken Sutherland\u2019s contributions to our community.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
29.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 29, Item No. 7.11, from the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 12th day of September 2017 shall be tabled to a later date to allow Council time for further investigation and consideration in order to make an informed and responsible decision.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
30.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 30, Item No. 8.2, from the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 12th day of September 2017 shall be tabled to allow Council time for further investigation and consideration in order to make an informed and responsible decision.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
31.\tGLEN FOSTER
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that a card of sympathy be sent to the family of Mr. Leonard Readman from the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
32.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following person at the AMM Municipal Officials, Ethics & Conflict of Interest workshop at one of the following locations:
\nWilliam Galloway at Brandon MB on October 12, 2017; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
33.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following persons at the AMM Convention in Brandon, MB to be held on November 27, 2017 to November 29, 2017:
\nCouncil as a Whole,
\nChief Administrative Officer; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
34.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following person at the CMHA Annual General Meeting on September 20, 2017 in Swan River, MB, and Reeve William Galloway shall bring greetings from the Municipality and Council:
\n– David Minish
\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
\nIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby accept the verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications as presented by members of council.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
36.\tDAVID MINISH
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the Province has issued a province-wide burn ban; and
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan River West does hereby agree to issue a municipal burn ban effective immediately and until further notice; and no further Burning Permits will be issued.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
37.\tBRIAN BURICK
\n\tIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West as a whole shall proceed in-camera and close the meeting to the public to discuss employee matters.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
38.\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
39.\tGLEN FOSTER
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that, in accordance with Clause 8.5 of By-Law No. 0002-15, the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall extend the curfew by up to one-half hour in order to complete discussions regarding personnel issues.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
40.\tIRWIN STEEN
\n\tCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 12:00 pm.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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