{"id":36485,"date":"2020-09-19T10:52:13","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T15:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=36485"},"modified":"2020-09-19T18:52:28","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T23:52:28","slug":"swan-valley-west-minutes-july-14-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2020\/09\/19\/swan-valley-west-minutes-july-14-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Swan Valley West Minutes – July 14, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Received September 10, 2020<\/em>
\nRegular 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 July 2020 at 7:14 pm.
\n<\/br>Present: \t<\/p>\n

Reeve:\tWilliam Galloway
\nCouncillors:\tCarrie Blosha
\n\tGlen Foster
\n \tBill Gade
\n\tTyler Kushniryk (via phone)
\n \tDarryl Pierrepont<\/p>\n

ACAO\/FO: \tJames Webb<\/p>\n

Absent with Prior Written Notice: Matt Wills<\/p>\n

Delegations: <\/p>\n

1. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that verbal notice of absence has been received from Councillor, Matt Wills regarding his inability to attend the Regular Meeting of Council held on this 14th day of July, 2020, and the same shall be accepted by the members of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

2. GLEN FOSTER
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 14th day of July, 2020 shall be adopted as presented.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

3. GLEN FOSTER
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting and Public Hearings #1 and #2, on June 23rd, 2020 of the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West, shall be adopted as presented.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

4. GLEN FOSTER
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the RCMP Reports for April 1st \u2013 June 30th, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

5. BILL GADE
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\n#1 Physician Retention & Recruitment Fund
\nWHEREAS the purchase of a CT scanner to be unused at the Swan Valley Health Centre would benefit all residents of the Swan River Valley.
\nAND WHEREAS all municipalities of the Swan River Valley are in support of purchasing such CT scanner;
\nAND WHEREAS a proposal has been put forward to the province of Manitoba to see that a CT Scanner be purchased for the Swan River Valley and one of the principals outlined in the proposal was that the Capital costs of the CT Scanner would come from the Swan River Valley.
\nAND WHEREAS it has been reiterated many times by our local physicians that a CT Scanner will contribute greatly to our ability to retain existing and recruited new physicians. Municipality of Swan Valley West agrees to use $600,000.00 from the G7 Physician Retention and Recruitment Fund towards the purchase of a CT scanner.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

6. BILL GADE
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\n#2 Request to health Facilities Foundation
\nWHEREAS the purchase of a CT scanner to be used at the Swan Valley Health Centre would benefit all residents of the Swan River Valley;
\nAND WHEREAS all municipalities of the Swan River Valley are in support of purchasing such CT scanner;
\nAND WHEREAS a proposal has been put forward to the province of Manitoba to see that a CT Scanner be purchased for the Swan River Valley and one of the principals outlined in the proposal was that the Capital costs of the CT Scanner would come from the Swan River Valley.
\nAND WHEREAS it has been reiterated many times by our local physicians that a CT Scanner will contribute greatly to our ability to retain existing and recruited new physicians.
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Swan Valley West along with the other municipalities of the Swan River Valley to jointly submit a request to the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation. This request being a contribution be made by the Foundation towards the capital costs of the CT Scanner in the amount of $300,000.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

7. BILL GADE
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\n#3 Proportionate share
\nWHEREAS the purchase of a CT scanner to be used at the Swan Valley Health Centre would benefit all residents of the Swan River Valley;
\nAND WHEREAS all municipalities of the Swan River Valley are in support of purchasing such CT scanner;
\nAND WHEREAS a proposal has been put forward to the province of Manitoba to see that a CT Scanner be purchased for the Swan River Valley and one of the principals outlined in the proposal was that the Capital costs of the CT Scanner would come from the Swan River Valley.
\nAND WHEREAS it has been reiterated many times by our physicians that a CT Scanner will contribute greatly to our ability to retain existing and recruited new physicians.
\nAND WHEREAS it is proposed that funding for this endeavour shall come from a variety of sources, included the G7 Medical Recruitment and Retention fund ($600,000), the health facilities foundation ($300,000), as well as community fundraising ($400,000).
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Swan Valley West agrees to contribute its proportionate share towards any shortfall, not exceeding $400,000. Shares of any shortfall amount shall be determined using the 2016 census.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

8. GLEN FOSTER
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree that the recruitment of Medical Professionals is vital to the future of the Swan Valley and it\u2019s residents and;
\nWHEREAS, despite Provincial responsibilities for the provision of health care, there is a need to continue making contributions toward the recruitment of Doctors and other Medical Professionals in order to provide proper healthcare to local residents;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to the following;
\n– A \u2018per capita\u2019 levy of up to $16 for the next 3 years (2020, 2021 & 2022)
\n– A portion of the municipal levy to be used for payment of a part time employee to devote his\/her time to recruit doctors and other medical professionals for the Swan Valley.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to move forward with the development of a job description, a budget proposal, and the hiring of an individual to work on recruiting Medical Professionals for the Swan Valley as a continuation of the program originally established by Swan Valley RISE and the Medical Services Committee.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

9. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approves the second payment of the 2019 levy payment to the Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy (RISE) in the amount of $23,756.63.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

10. BILL GADE
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nWHEREAS the council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West passed a Resolution on February 25, 2020 to fund Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy RISE for the three years of 2020, 2021 and 2022.
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approves the payment to RISE for the year 2020 of $33,938.00 as listed per attachment.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

11. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response Report for the month of June, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

12. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nRESOLVED that the following Animal Control Reports shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
\n– Rural Animal Control Officer\u2019s Report for the month of June, 2020
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

13. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall pay $35,000.00 towards toe 2020 budget commitment, according to the Financial Budget for the North West Regional Library of 2020.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

14. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nWHEREAS IMC is asking the Municipality of Swan Valley West for permission\/approval to haul wood from their private land to LP Canada Ltd. and their own private yard, as per attached map, on the following route: Private land SW 26-37-34, 2 miles E on PR #488, 8 miles N on road 158W, E for 4 miles, N. 1 mile, E on Hwy #10 \u2013 4 miles to LP Canada, and;
\nWHEREAS IMC has applied to Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund program (TPIF) to haul up to 62,500 kg on the two mile stretch on PR #488, and;
\nWHEREAS the Transportation Committee brought forward a recommendation to approve the request.
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council agrees to support said project with the condition that IMC will cover the maintenance of the used municipal roads as required, and; as long as all requirements set out by the TPIK Program are met, and;
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Reeve will sign a Municipal Letter of Permission and have it forwarded to the TPIF Program.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

15. BILL GADE
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nRESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on August 11th, 2020 at 7:15 pm for the purpose of receiving presentations from those who may be interested in regards to the request for a Conditional Use to allow for an accessory building prior to a residential building, within the GD-Zone on the property known as 219-221 Main Street Kenville 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

16. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nWHEREAS the Swan Lake Watershed District (SLWD) has prioritized to stabilize a streambank located at NE 31-37-29 on road 216 W, and;
\nWHEREAS the SLWD board has discussed the project and reviewed drone videos and pictures which show that the streambank erosion is directly adjacent to the municipal roadway, and;
\nWHEREAS the location of the project is partially on private land and partially within municipal roadway and is benefiting the municipal roadway, and;
\nWHEREAS the SLWD would apply for all necessary permits and will treat this project as a SLWD project,
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council agrees to support said project as well as the suggested cost share of 60% MSVW and 40% SLWD, which would include in-kind services such as rip rap stone, hauling of material, and shaping\/placement which could likely be majorly completed with municipal equipment.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

17. GLEN FOSTER
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approves the payment to the Veterinary District Board for the year 2020 of $8,795.93 as listed per attachment.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

*** Councillor, Bill Gade left the meeting<\/p>\n

18. GLEN FOSTER
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nGeneral Cheques #16175 to #16222 in the amount of $191,987.93
\nFor a total of $191.987.93
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

*** Councillor, Bill Gade returned to the meeting<\/p>\n

19. BILL GADE
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nPayroll Cheques #3174 to #3190 in the amount of $22,642.66
\nFor a total of $22,642.66
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

20. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nIndemnities in the amount of $10,052.00
\nFor a total of $10,052.00
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

21. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nBenito Fire Department Payroll Cheques
\n#3191 to #3207 in the amount of $7,051.84
\nFor a total of $7,051.84
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

22. BILL GADE
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that the June 2020 Financial Statement for the Municipality of Swan Valley West shall be received.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

23. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
\nT. Kushniryk: Transportation Mtg, RISE Mtg for EDO, Rd 198
\nC. Blosha: Transportation Mtg, Weed Inspector Sympathy Card
\nM. Wills: Absent
\nD. Pierrepont: No Report
\nB. Gade: Stop signs on CN Crossing, 70K speed on Greenhouse Rd., By-Law needed for signs and speed.
\nG. Foster: Transportation mtg
\nReeve, Galloway: RISE EDO Interview, Transportation Mtg, Bridge review no report yet.
\n– ACAO, J. Webb: Transportation Mtg, Bridge review OSS, Utilities, Landfill
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

24. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\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:
\nShared Services with Town of Swan River
\nWater Agreement with Town of Swan River
\nStaffing
\nBenito Paving
\nBenito Sidewalk
\nCouncillors\u2019 Devices
\nFire Service Agreement
\nUtility
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

25. GLEN FOSTER
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

26. BILL GADE
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nRESOLVED that council agrees to accept Spruce Country Computers Quote for the Laptop as specified in the quote for $1170.00 each plus taxes.
\nCouncil agrees to purchase iPad Airs as specified for $849 each plus taxes.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

27. BILL GADE
\nGLEN FOSTER
\nRESOLVED that Council agrees to accept Spruce Country Computers quote for the network upgrade as specified with small changes to equipment brand for $3065.00
\nAlso to have SCC Rework Network wiring as required for additional cost.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

28. GLEN FOSTER
\nBILL GADE
\nRESOLVED that we award the construction of sidewalks in the LUD of Benito be awarded to MH Construction for the sum of $5,070.71 plus GST.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

29. DARRYL PIERREPONT
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to have C & B Stirling Enterprises Ltd. do the paving work on Railway Ave in Benito for the quoted price of $6500.00 plus GST.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

Notice of Motion
\nI, Councillor Blosha do hereby give written notice that I will, at the next regular meeting of council, introduce a motion to reconsider Resolution No. 13, dated January 14th, 2020
\nRegarding changing the tax sale date for 2020 due to temporary suspension by the Province.<\/p>\n

30. GLEN FOSTER
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nRESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 10:23 p.m.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next meeting will be on July 28th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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