{"id":36650,"date":"2021-01-30T07:57:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-30T13:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=36650"},"modified":"2021-01-29T20:30:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-30T02:30:35","slug":"swan-valley-west-minutes-december-8-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2021\/01\/30\/swan-valley-west-minutes-december-8-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Swan Valley West Minutes – December 8, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"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 8th day of December, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
\n<\/br>
\nDue to COVID-19 restrictions, some members are attending by phone due to numbers allowed.
\nPresent:
\nReeve: William Galloway
\nCouncillors: Carrie Blosha
\nGlen Foster (via phone)
\nBill Gade (via phone)
\nMatt Wills
\nTyler Kushniryk Darryl Pierrepont (via phone)
\nFO\/ACAO: James Webb Video: N\/A due to COVID
\nDelegations: N\/A
\nAttending Gallery via teleconference \u2013 Meredith Salama and Ron Medwid<\/p>\n

1. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nMATT WILLS
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 8th day of December, 2020 shall be adopted as circulated.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

2. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting, of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on November 24th, 2020 shall be adopted as circulated.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

3. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nMATT WILLS
\nRESOLVED that the By Law Enforcement Officers Report for November, 2020 shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

4. GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that the following Animal Control Report shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
\n-Urban Animal Control Officer\u2019s Report for the month of November.
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

5. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that the following Animal Control Report shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
\n-Rural Animal Control Officer\u2019s Report for the month of November.
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

6. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nMATT WILLS
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the 2021 Committee Appointments as amended in attached Schedule A.
\nBlosha \u2013 yes
\nWills \u2013 yes
\nGalloway \u2013 yes
\nKushniryk \u2013 yes
\nGade \u2013 no
\nPierrepont \u2013 yes
\nFoster \u2013 yes
\nIn Favour: 6
\nOpposed: 1
\nAbstained: 0
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

7. MATT WILLS
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the RM of Mountain is enquiring to buy 7.3 acres of Crown Land in the town of Mafeking, known as Public Park Plan No. 632 DLTO \u2013 Mafeking in Pt. NW \u00bc 1 & Pt. SW \u00bc 12-43-26 WPM \u2013 West of Railway between Third Street West and Fourth Street West and;
\nWHEREAS the RM of Mountain wishes to maintain the vacant park and use it for recreational purposes (picnic area, removal of deadfall, maintain storage building & to maintain grass) as outlined in the circular from Real Estate Service Branch, Manitoba, and;
\nWHEREAS the sale (No. 73545) is to circulated by all neighbouring Municipalities and it is important to government that comments are being provided so that an informed decision is made concerning the disposition of Crown Land.
\nBE IT RESOLVED that council has no concerns regarding said proposed purchase and use by the RM of Mountain.
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve shall sign on said circular on behalf of the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

8. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nWHEREAS Section 365(2) of The Municipal Act provides that Council may in any year designate the immediately preceding year, or any earlier year, as the year for which properties, the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year, must be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and costs;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Designated Year for which properties in arrears be offered for sale by auction, be 2020 (meaning all properties with outstanding taxes from the year 2019 or prior); and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in accordance with s. 363(1) of the Municipal Act, \u201ccosts\u201d shall be the actual costs incurred by the municipality for each parcel listed for the tax sale; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Taxervice shall be hired to manage the Tax Sale for the Municipality during the Fiscal Year 2021.
\nBlosha \u2013 yes
\nWills \u2013 yes
\nGalloway \u2013 yes
\nKushniryk \u2013 yes
\nGade \u2013 no
\nPierrepont \u2013 yes
\nFoster \u2013 yes
\nIn Favour: 6
\nOpposed: 1
\nAbstained: 0
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

9. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nMATT WILLS
\nWHEREAS the introduction of the Canadian Pharmacare Act specifies the conditions and criteria that provincial and territorial prescription drug insurance programs in helping the Canadian Public, be able to afford their prescription drugs with Bill C-213;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby endorse Bill C-213.
\nIn Favour: 1
\nOpposed: 5
\nAbstained: 1 \u2013 Bill Gade
\nDefeated.<\/p>\n

10. MATT WILLS
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nWHEREAS there is a new three-digit phone number (9-8-8) for quick access to assist Canadians in need of immediate crisis;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West supports the signing of the Petition e-2772 to further assist those in crisis;
\nIn Favour: 4
\nOpposed: 2
\nAbstained: 1 \u2013 Bill Gade
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

11. MATT WILLS
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nWHEREAS the purchase of a John Deere 60 Heavy-Duty Rotary Broom is necessary for efficient cleaning of sidewalks in the LUD of Benito and was included in the 2020 Financial Plan;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby agree to move forward with the purchase of a John Deere 60 Heavy-Duty Rotary Broom for the purchase price of $6,900.00 plus applicable taxes.
\nIn Favour: 6
\nOpposed: 0
\nAbstained: 1 \u2013 Bill Gade
\nCarried<\/p>\n

12.
\nWHEREAS the Crestview Bridge requires repairs;
\nAND WHEREAS a cost figure to carry out the repairs has been received from _______________;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the repairs to be carried out at a cost of _____________ by _____________.
\nTabled until December 22nd, 2020<\/p>\n

13.
\nWHEREAS the Wittmier Bridge requires repairs;
\nAND WHEREAS a cost figure to carry out the repairs has been received from _______________;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the repairs to be carried out at a cost of _____________ by _____________.
\nTabled until December 22nd, 2020<\/p>\n

14. MATT WILLS
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby move forward with the Benito Landfill Expansion as submitted, in the hiring of local contractors and using municipal equipment for completion of the project.
\nBlosha \u2013 yes
\nWills \u2013 yes
\nGalloway \u2013 yes
\nKushniryk \u2013 yes
\nGade \u2013 no
\nPierrepont \u2013 yes
\nFoster \u2013 yes
\nIn Favour: 6
\nOpposed: 1
\nAbstained: 0
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

15. MATT WILLS
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT (via phone)
\nWHEREAS a letter has been received from the Bowsman Skating Rink asking for financial assistance due to the COVID-19 restrictions and lack of generated income to be able to pay their basic operating expenses and;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve financial support for the Bowsman Skating Rink in the amount of $5000.00.
\nIn Favour: 7
\nOpposed: 0
\nAbstained: 0
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

16. TYLER KUSNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nWHEREAS we accept an offer from Cook Bros. Cartage Ltd. to extend the Gravel Crushing Contract for the 2021 season and to crus 10,000 yrds of traffic gravel by June 1st, 2021 at the Graham Pit;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to extend said contract.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

17. MATT WILLS
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT (via phone)
\nWHEREAS the Swan River Museum has requested Council\u2019s support for the installation of a light at or near the intersection of highway 10 and the entrance to the Museum for safer visibility at that intersection;
\nAND WHEREAS Council believes it to be in the best interest of the community to support the Museum\u2019s request;
\nTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Reeve Galloway to send a letter of support to the Swan River Museum for the above noted purpose;
\nTabled until December 22nd, 2020<\/p>\n

18. TYLER KUSNIRYK
\nMATT WILLS
\nWHEREAS a letter of recommendation has been received from the Swan Lake Watershed District in support of AAE Tech Services In.;
\nAND WHEREAS it has also been forwarded from the Transportation Committee to recommend the hiring of AAE Tech Services for Low Level Crossings Projects due to their qualifications;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to hire AAE Tech Services, as per the attached recommendations.
\nTabled until December 22nd, 2020<\/p>\n

19. TYLER KUSNIRYK
\nMATT WILLS
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nGeneral Cheques: #16523 to #16563 in the amount of $127,791.19
\nFor a Grand Total of $127,791.19
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

20. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nPayroll Payments: #3400 to #3412 in the amount of $15,395.01
\nFor a Grand Total of $15,395.01
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

21. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nIndemnities for November in the amount of $10,093.00
\nFor a Grand Total of $10,093.00
\nBlosha \u2013 yes
\nWills \u2013 yes
\nGalloway \u2013 yes
\nKushniryk \u2013 yes
\nGade \u2013 no
\nPierrepont \u2013 yes
\nFoster \u2013 Abstained
\nIn Favour: 5
\nOpposed: 1
\nAbstained: 1 \u2013 Glen Foster
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

22. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
\n– T. Kushniryk: Trans Mtg, Shared Services
\n– C. Blosha: Trans Mtg
\n– M. Wills: Trans Mtg
\n– D. Pierrepont: Trans Mtg, Shared Services
\n– B. Gade: Kenville Arena Insurance
\n– G. Foster: Trans Mtg
\nReeve, Galloway: Trans Mtg, Shared Services
\n– ACAO\/FO, James Webb: Trans Mtg
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

23. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\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:
\n13.1 By Law Officer\u2019s Report
\n13.2 Ratepayer Request
\n13.3 2019 Audit Report
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

24. MATT WILLS
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

25. GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT (via phone)
\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 remaining business.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

26. MATT WILLS
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby accept the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, as presented by MNP LLP.
\nBlosha \u2013 yes
\nWills \u2013 yes
\nGalloway \u2013 yes
\nKushniryk \u2013 yes
\nGade \u2013 no
\nPierrepont \u2013 yes
\nFoster \u2013 yes
\nIn Favour: 6
\nOpposed: 1
\nAbstained: 0
\nCarried.<\/p>\n

27. TYLER KUSNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:17 p.m.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next meeting is Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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