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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 March 2019 at 7:00 pm.\n
\n<\/br>Present:<\/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 March 2019 at 7:00 pm.
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\n<\/br>Present:<\/p>\n
Deputy Reeve:\tCarrie Blosha<\/p>\n
Councillors:\tGlen Foster
\n\tBill Gade
\n\tMatt Wills
\n\tDarryl Pierrepont
\n\tTyler Kushniryk<\/p>\n
Administrative Assistant: Cheryle Zbirun<\/p>\n
Absent with Prior Written Notice: Reeve William Galloway<\/p>\n
Additions to the Agenda: 8.1.b Bank Reconciliation (resolution)<\/p>\n
1. GLEN FOSTER
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that written notice of absence has been received from Reeve, William Galloway, regarding his inability to attend the Regular Meeting of Council held on this 12th day of March, 2019, and the same shall be accepted by the members of Council for the municipality of Swan Valley West
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
2. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 12th day of March, 2019 shall be adopted as amended.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
3. MATTHEW WILLS
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on February 12th, 2019 shall be approved as presented.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
4. BILL GADE
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nRESOLVED that a letter shall be issued to the Big Woody Beef 4-H Club in support of their grant application for the purchase of equipment.
\nCarried.
\n*Councillor Kushniryk removed himself from meeting at 7:10 pm*<\/p>\n
5. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nRESOLVED that the following Grant be approved for payment, and be provided for in the 2019 Financial Plan:
\n4-H Beef Show and Sale \u2013 Big Woody Beef 4-H Club $300.00
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
6. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall support the Good Neighbor Lavender Hall committee in their grant application, to the Community Foundation of Swan Valley, for funding to upgrade their hall.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
7. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response Report for the month of February, 2019 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
8. GLEN FOSTER
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the attendance of the following persons at the MGR Association AGM in Winnipeg, MB to be held on March 18th, 2019:
\n-no attendees
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all applicable expenses shall be paid in accordance with current municipal policies and by-laws.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
9. GLEN FOSTER
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nWHEREAS the owners of PT. SE \u00bc SEC. 18-35-27 WPM 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 Community and Regional Planning dated February 28th, 2019 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 set out in said letter from the Province of Manitoba, Community and Regional Planning Branch are met.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
10. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS the owners of PT N.E. \u00bc SEC. 20-37-27 WPM have made application to subdivide this property; and
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has reviewed said application, along with the letter received from Community and Regional Planning dated December 19th, 2018 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 set out in said letter from the Province of Manitoba, Community and Regional Planning Branch are met and a variation application is approved.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
11. BILL GADE
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nRESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on March 26th, 2019 at 7:15 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested as related to the Request for Reducing the Minimum Site area for Lot 1 Plan 1474 from 15 to 12.55 feet and Lot 2 Plan 1474 from 15 to 13.45 feet within the \u201cRS-15 Zone\u201d on the property known as the NE \u00bc of Section 20-36-27 WPM and;
\nBE IT FUTHER 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
12. MATTHEW WILLS
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on March 26th, 2019 at 7:30 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested as related to the Request for a Variance Order regarding reducing the Minimum Site Area from 80 acres to 54.17 acres within the \u201cAG\u201d Agricultural Zone\u201d on the property known as the SE \u00bc of Section 2-37-27 WPM, and;
\nBE IT FUTHER 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
13. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nWHEREAS By-Law 0073-18 states:
\nThe Rural Municipality of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. \t2383-04 is hereby amended in order that the area shown on Appendix \u201cA\u201d attached, outlined in a heavy line zoned \u201cAG\u201d Agricultural Zone is hereby re-zoned to \u201cRR5\u201d Residential Rural Zone.
\nAND WHEREAS By-Law 0073-18 should read:
\nThe Rural Municipality of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. \t2383-04 is hereby amended in order that the area shown on Appendix \u201cA\u201d attached, outlined in a heavy line zoned \u201cAG\u201d Agricultural Zone is hereby re-zoned to \u201cRR2\u201d Residential Rural Zone.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall make application to the Minister of Municipal Relations for a minor amendment of said by-law under of the Planning Act, Part 5, Section 82(1).
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
14. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has been notified by the Benito LUD Committee that they have made changes to the Committee Appointments to both the Fire Committee and the Utility Committee;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby accept these new appointments as follows:
\n\tFire Committee \u2013 Curtis Hack
\n\tUtility Committee \u2013 Brad Kushniryk
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
15. BILL GADE
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments:
\nGeneral Cheques #15048 to #15055 Voided
\nGeneral Cheques #15056 to #15164 0in the amount of\t$248,990.91
\nPayroll Cheques #2476 to #2507 in the amount of\t$33,380.76
\nIndemnity Cheques #2508 to #2516 in the amount of\t$6,968.83
\nFor a Grand Total of\t$289,330.50
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
16. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby receive the Bank Reconciliation for the period ending December 31st, 2018 as presented.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
17. BILL GADE
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nRESOLVED that council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby approve payment of the invoice #GL 2018-00502, for response to a fire call, as received from Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman and dated December 31st, 2018.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
18. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that the following Animal Control Report shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West:
\nRural Animal Control Officer\u2019s Report for the month of February 2019
\nUrban Animal Control Officer\u2019s Report for the month of February 2019
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
19. GLEN FOSTER
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby approve payment of the invoice #GL 2018-00520, Bowsman Fire Department and Nuisance Ground Shared Services, for the period of July 1 to December 31, 2018, as received from Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman and dated December 31, 2018.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
20. GLEN FOSTER
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that administrative staff shall contact vendors for quotes on dust control product and application for the 2019 season for Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
21. BILL GADE
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nWHEREAS Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has received a project proposal from the Swan Lake Watershed CD Board on the property described as NE 2-35-27 W in the Municipality of Swan Valley West; and
\nWHEREAS Council agrees this project will benefit the municipality in directing water runoff and enhancing water flow;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby provide approval of Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District in favour of project Location 1, NE 2-35-27 W.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
22. TYLER KUSNIRYK
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nWHEREAS the Municipality of Swan Valley West is currently a member of the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District; and
\nWHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West has received the proposal for the Swan Lake Watershed District as prepared by the Manitoba Government that supports a watershed-based approach to water management in Manitoba;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approves the proposal for the Swan Lake Watershed District and supports the continued membership in this program under the authority of The Watershed Districts Act.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
23. GLEN FOSTER
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby agree to proceed with quarterly meetings with the LUD Committee with dates to be determined in consultation with the committee.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
24. BILL GADE
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby agree to proceed with repairs to the John Deere 7330 Tractor and accept the quote for repairs from Pattison Agriculture in the amount of $2,185.88.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
25. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that an ad be placed in the Star & Times and on the Municipality\u2019s website advertising the positions of Casual Equipment Operator for the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the spring and summer seasons, with an application deadline of April 18, 2019.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
26. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nRESOLVED that a letter be submitted to the Gravel Hauling contractor to confirm a start date of June 3, 2019 for gravel hauling for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
27. BILL GADE
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nRESOLVED that an ad be placed in the Star & Times and on the Municipality\u2019s website requesting submissions of contractor equipment rates for 2019.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
28. BILL GADE
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West do hereby agree to support and provide a grant to the Swan River Chamber of Commerce for $1010.00 for representation at the Thompson Trade Show, May 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2019.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
29. GLEN FOSTER
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications:
\nT. Kushniryk: RISE
\nC. Blosha: LUD Meeting, Library Meeting-Preliminary Budget to be submitted to Council.
\nM. Wills: Transportation Meeting, Swan Valley Recreation Meeting-overview of Committee then and new.
\nD. Pierrepont: Settlement Services Meeting, Transportation Meeting, L.P. Meeting-trying to bring new product in. Medical Services Meeting.
\nB. Gade: Parkland Tourism-new membership taking new direction, new book to be published soon. Transportation Committee Meeting.
\nG. Foster: Transportation Meeting
\nReeve, Galloway: Absent
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
30. BILL GADE
\nGLEN 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 matters and contracts.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
31. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
32. GLEN FOSTER
\nBILL GADE
\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.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
33. BILL GADE
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that a letter of commitment shall be issued to NAMS Canada in support of the enrollment of Cheryle Zbirun in the Asset Management Training Program (Professional Certificate in AM Planning) and that the municipality shall offer those supports as outlined in the letter of commitment as set out by NAMS Canada.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Municipality shall reimburse participant fees paid by Cheryle Zbirun.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
34. MATTHEW WILLS
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby approve the purchase of a 1-ton truck to be used for the Urban Maintenance Department with price not to exceed $30,000.00, should a suitable 1-ton truck become available, as agreed to by the LUD Committee Members and the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
35. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nWHEREAS the Council has received a written request dated March 5th, 2019 for payout of the overtime accrued to date from an employee;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned request shall be approved as received.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
36. BILL GADE
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nWHEREAS the Council has received written Employee Requests for Leave dated February 28th, March 4th and 8th, 2019;
\nTHEEFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned requests shall be approved as received.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
37. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nWHEREAS the Council has received a written request dated March 12th, 2019 from an employee to be advanced one level in the municipal employee pay scale, and;
\nWHEREAS the employee has met the required criteria to advance from level 3 to level 4 as per union agreement.
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned request shall be approved as received.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
38. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that Cheryle Zbirun shall be hired as Interim-Acting Chief Administrative Officer (I-ACAO) for the Municipality of Swan Valley West; and
\nBE RESOLVED that said appointment as Interim-Acting CAO shall be subject to the terms and conditions as set out in an Employment Contract to be agreed to by Cheryle Zbirun and the HR Committee on behalf of the Municipality.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the signing authorities for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall be amended, with all cheques, debt instruments, transfers or legal documents to be signed by:
\nThe following:
\n\t-Finance Officer, Kasey Chartrand
\n\t-Interim Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Cheryle Zbirun
\n\tTogether with either one (1) of the following:
\n\t-The Reeve, William Galloway or the Deputy Reeve, Carrie Blosha
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
39. GLEN FOSTER
\nMATTHEW WILLS
\nRESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:40 p.m.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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