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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 22nd day of December, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
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\nDue to COVID-19 restrictions, some members are attending by phone due to numbers allowed.<\/p>\n
Present:
\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 Podcast: Jeremy Bergen
\nDelegations: N\/A
\nAttending Gallery via teleconference \u2013 Meredith Salama, Marty Thomas , Devon Yelinek, Ron Medwid<\/p>\n
1. MATT WILLS
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 22nd day of December, 2020 shall be adopted as amended.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
2. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Minutes for the Regular Meeting, of Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West held on December 8th, 2020 shall be adopted as circulated.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
3. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nWHEREAS the owners of PT. SW \u00bc SEC. 27-38-27 WPM have made an application to subdivide their property, and;
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has reviewed said application, along with the Conditional Approval letter received from Community and Regional Planning dated December 4th, 2020 and have no objections to the aforementioned subdivision;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED we do hereby approve the Minor 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
4. BILL GADE (via phone)
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT
\nWHEREAS Council believes it to be in the best interest of the Municipality to video tape the Regular Meetings of Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the renewal of the Video Services Contract as attached from Mountain Dweller media;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Reeve to sign the contract for 2021 between the Municipality of Swan Valley West and Mountain Dweller Media.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
5. MATT WILLS
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nWHEREAS the Durban Landfill needs a closure plan to be in accordance with and to stay in compliance with the Requirements of Conservation and Climate and;
\nWHEREAS an engineered plan has been prepared to meet these requirements;
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the attached draft of the Landfill Closure Plan dated December 7, 2020, prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. shall be accepted as presented and signed off by the Reeve on behalf of the Municipality;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that requests for proposals and advertisement for such be started at the Municipality\u2019s earliest convenience once final drawings are available.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
6.
\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 the 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 more information is available.<\/p>\n
7. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nWHEREAS a letter of recommendation has been received from the Swan Lake Watershed District in support of AAE Tech Services Inc.;
\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.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
8. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nRegarding the breakdown of payment to the Town of Swan River for 2020 Shared Services;
\n– Fire Protection $ 86,207.96
\n– Cemetery $ 7,203.91
\n– SVCU Aquatic Centre $ 25,000.00
\n– Arena $ 87,728.58
\n– Parks \/ Ski Trails $ 3,517.59
\n– Landfill $ 83,577.74
\n– Handi Transit $ 3,402.33
\nTOTAL $296,638.11
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
9. GLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nMATT WILLS
\nWHEREAS a letter has been received from Timberline Transport Ltd. offering the continuation of transporting gravel for the 2021 season;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to continuing this agreement.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
10. BILL GADE (via phone)
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS a letter had been sent from Universal Broadband Fund (UBF); Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada for the proposed multi-community application to provide broadband access to rural and remote communities in the Parkland region.
\nAND WHEREAS accessibility to high-speed Internet will be transformative to improving safety, increasing economic development capacity, and improving educational opportunities throughout the Parkland. This position does not commit our organization to any financial contributions towards the proposed proposal at this time.
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West would like to participate in said project, and will therefore send a letter of support.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
11. MATT WILLS
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nWHEREAS the Neptune System, used to read water and sewer meters, will no longer be supported by the company as of December 31st, 2020;
\nAND WHEREAS a quote is attached for approval of the upgraded version from Wolseley for the Neptune System;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby approve the required upgrade at the cost of $5,812.80.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
12. BILL GADE (via phone)
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that the municipality will provide Chamber Bucks for the employees at $150 per employee including full-time, seasonal and firemen, provided they are accepted by Benito Businesses.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
13. MATT WILLS
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nGeneral Cheques: #16564 to #16610 in the amount of $513,828.15
\nFor a Grand Total of $513,828.15
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
14. TYLER KUSNIRYK
\nDARRYL PIERREPONT (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approved the following payments:
\nPayroll Payments: #3423 to #3436 in the amount of $15,809.15
\nFor a Grand Total of $15,809.15
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
15. MATT WILLS
\nCARRIE BLOSHA
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby receive the Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statement for the period ending September 2020 as presented.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
16. DARRYL PIERREPONT (via phone)
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby receive the Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statement for the period ending October 2020 as presented.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
17. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nMATT WILLS
\nRESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby receive the Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statement for the period ending November 2020 as presented.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
18. TYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby accept the following verbal reports regarding Council Committees and Communications;
\n– T. Kushniryk: Shared Services discussed for 2021
\n– C. Blosha: LUD Mtg, not purchasing broom discussed due to finances and will bring it to Council.
\n– M. Wills: Safety Check sheets for shop-all looks good.
\n– D. Pierrepont: Shared Services, good line of communication and discussions for 2021
\n– B. Gade:
\n– G. Foster: Landfill visit
\nReeve, Galloway: Shared Services will bring S.S. 2021 to Council, HR Mtg, Swan Consortium
\n– ACAO\/FO, James Webb: LUD Mtg, Shared Services
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
19. 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:<\/p>\n
13.1 By Law Officer\u2019s Report
\n13.2 Employee Matters
\n13.3 Years of Service
\n13.4 Ratepayer Request
\n13.5 Tax Sale March 2021
\n13.6 Bridges Discussion
\n13.7 Policy Review
\n13.8 Year End Financial Review
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
20. CARRIE BLOSHA
\nTYLER KUSHNIRYK
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
21. TYLER KUSHNIRK
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nWHEREAS Subsection 369(1) of the Municipal Act provides as follows;
\n369(1) A municipality may cancel of adjourn an auction of a particular property at any time before it begins if
\n(b) the property owner enters into an agreement with the municipality for payment of the arrears and costs
\nWHEREAS the property owner for R316700, DESC 10-7-787 requested to enter into an agreement with the municipality for payment of the 2018, 2019, 2020 taxes and costs.
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby agree to the payment arrangement and removal of the tax sale list for said property and;
\nBE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve shall be authorized to sign such an agreement on behalf of the municipality.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
22. TYLER KUSNIRYK
\nGLEN FOSTER (via phone)
\nRESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 10:15 p.m.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the next meeting is Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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