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Minutes of the 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 March, 2018 at 7:04 p.m.
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\nPresent:\tReeve William Galloway
\nCouncillors:\tCarrie Blosha, Brian Burick, Glen Foster, David Minish, Irwin Steen
\nAbsent: with prior written notice: Terry Neely<\/p>\n
DAVID MINISH
\nBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 13th day of March 2018 shall be adopted as presented.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
BRIAN BURICK
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on February 27th, 2018 shall be adopted as circulated.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
DAVID MINISH
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Benito Public Works Report for the month of February 2018 shall be received, as submitted by the Urban Public Works Foreman.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
Councillor Irwin Steen withdrew from the meeting at 7:06 p.m. <\/p>\n
DAVID MINISH
\nBRIAN BURICK
\nWHEREAS Merv & Jane Beasley have submitted a request to purchase the 10 acres of the old Kenville School Grounds adjacent to their property on the NE \u00bc of 12-35-28W;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West sell the 10 acres to Merv & Jane Beasley for the amount of $3,000.00, and that all legal fees be the responsibility of the proposed owner.
\nOpposed: 5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDefeated:<\/p>\n
Councillor Irwin Steen returned to the meeting at 7:09 p.m.<\/p>\n
DAVID MINISH
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response for the month of February 2018 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
IRWIN STEEN
\nGLEN FOSTER
\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 2018 Fiscal Year shall be set by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West as follows:
\nAggregate Mining Fee of $0.20c per cubic yard, and
\nAggregate Transport Fee of $0.25c per cubic yard
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
GLEN FOSTER
\nBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to purchase Magnesium Chloride from Fort Distributors Ltd. for 2018 Dust Control at $0.33c\/litre, (price to include supply and application.)
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
BRIAN BURICK
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS Tenders have been received for the crushing of approximately 26,000 cu. yd. of traffic gravel at various pits in the Municipality of Swan Valley West from the following:
\nCook Bros. Cartage Ltd.
\nC & B Stirling Enterprises Ltd.
\nStrilkiwski Contracting Ltd.
\nTrisum Logging
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tender be accepted from Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
GLEN FOSTER
\nDAVID MINISH
\nWHEREAS Tenders have been received for the hauling and application of approximately 30,000 cu. yd. of traffic gravel upon gravel-surfaced roads in the Municipality of Swan Valley West from the following:
\nCampbell Construction Ltd.
\nCook Bros. Cartage Ltd.
\nC & B Stirling Enterprises Ltd.
\nStrilkiwski Contracting Ltd.
\nTimberline Transport Ltd.
\nTrisum Logging
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tender be accepted from Timberline Transport Ltd.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
BRIAN BURICK
\nIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby accept the 2017 Unaudited Year-End Financial Statements;
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned Financial Statements be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Relations, in accordance with Subsection 183(2) of The Municipal Act.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
BRIAN BURICK
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the Local Urban District of Benito wishes to continue as an LUD Committee;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West agrees to the continuation of the Local Urban District of Benito.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
DAVID MINISH
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the Committee for the Alpine Community Centre have requested the Municipality of Swan Valley West to assume ownership and responsibility for the former Alpine School on NE 34-32-29W;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality agree to transfer the above property to the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
CARRIE BLOSHA
\nBRIAN BURICK
\nRESOLVED that the Urban Animal Control Officers Report for the month of February 2018 shall be received, and that payment for said services shall be approved as submitted.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
DAVID MINISH
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Benito LUD Committee held on February 26, 2018 shall be accepted as circulated.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
BRIAN BURICK
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the amount of $95,000.00 be transferred from the General Chequing Account to the Capital Bridge Improvement Reserve;
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $3,000.00 be transferred from the Bridge Replacement Reserve to the General Chequing Account.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
IRWIN STEEN
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that a notice be placed in the Star & Times in appreciation to the ratepayers and employees of the Municipality of Swan Valley West for their help, understanding and patience during the recent snow storms. The above ad paid for by Members of Council.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
BRIAN BURICK
\nDAVID 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, March 27th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Mb. for the Conditional Use Application received regarding the property known as Part of NE 35-37-27WPM.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
GLEN FOSTER
\nDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that the following accounts be approved for payment:
\nGeneral Ck. #14194 to #14238 in the amount of\t\t$189,058.89
\nCouncil Indemnity Ck. #1925 to #1934 in the amount of\t$ 9,346.28
\nPayroll Ck. #1924 in the amount of\t\t\t\t$ 1,547.22
\nFor a Grand Total of\t\t$199,952.39
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
GLEN FOSTER
\nIRWIN STEEN
\nRESOLVED that Council does hereby accept the verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications as presented by the Members of Council.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
IRWIN STEEN
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, the Council as a whole shall go in-camera and close the meeting to the public to discuss employee related matters.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
GLEN FOSTER
\nDAVID MINISH
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public to proceed with the regular business of Council.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
Councillor Brian Burick withdrew from the meeting at 9:44 p.m.<\/p>\n
CARRIE BLOSHA
\nIRWIN STEEN
\nWHEREAS an action is being brought against a Council Member of the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to pay up to the amount of $1,500.00 to retain and consult an Attorney.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
Councillor Brian Burick returned to the meeting at 9:55 p.m.<\/p>\n
GLEN FOSTER
\nBRIAN BURICK
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West hereby agree to purchase a 160M Caterpillar Motor Grader, as per the attached schedule.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
DAVID MINISH
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nBE IT RESOLVED that we approach an individual to work part-time at the Swan River Municipal Office.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
IRWIN STEEN
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that this Council Meeting shall now adjourn at 10:06 p.m.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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