![\"\"](\"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/SwanValleyWest.gif\")
Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West Swan River, Manitoba this 13th day of December 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
\n<\/br>
\nPresent
\nReeve: Bill Gade
\nCouncillors: Byron Zbirun
\nBrad Kushniryk
\nRaymond McGregor
\nTerry Neely
\nBrian Burick
\nCouncillor Blosha attended by teleconference<\/p>\n
Interim CAO: Pat Ellingson
\nPodcast: Jeremy Bergen<\/p>\n
1. B. Kushniryk
\nBrian Burick
\nRESOLVED that verbal notice of absence has been received from Councillor Blosha regarding her inability to attend the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 13, 2022 and she has indicated that she will attend by teleconference.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
2. Raymond McGregor
\nByron Zbirun
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held this 13th day of December, 2022 shall be adopted as amended.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
3. Byron Zbirun
\nTerry Neely
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as presented:
\n1. Regular Council meeting held on November 29, 2022
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
4. Brian Burick
\nRaymond McGregor
\nRESOLVED that the Rural PW Report for the period ending November 29, 2022 submitted by the Rural Public Works Foreman shall be received.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
5. Terry Neely
\nByron Zbirun
\nWHEREAS the Benito Firemen held a meeting on November 21, 2022 to discuss fire department business:
\nAND WHEREAS the firemen have voted to appoint a new Fire Chief as well as add new fire fighters to their list and also accept the resignation from one of their members;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following changes be approved by Council effective January 1, 2023;
\n1. Appoint Jeff Osatchuk as Fire Chief
\n2. Accept the resignation of Chayce Osatchuk
\n3. Accept the following additions to the list of active firefighters;
\na. Park Koehn
\nb. Tyler Bartel
\nc. Bruce Scouten
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
6. Brad Kushniryk
\nBrian Burick
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Response report for the month of November 2022 shall be received by Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West.<\/p>\n
Brian Burick
\nBrad Kushniryk
\nRESOLVED that we approve the September Invoice from the Town of Swan River for the 2022 Purchased Services for the amount of $210,072.
\nRecorded Vote:
\nByron Zbirun No
\nBrad Kushniryk Yes
\nRaymond McGregor Yes
\nBrian Burick Yes
\nTerry Neely Yes
\nCarrie Blosha No
\nBill Gade Yes
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
7. Byron Zbirun
\nTerry Neely
\nWHEREAS the tires on the JD5525 tractor in Benito requires replacement:
\nAND WHEREAS quotes have been received from the two local tire shops;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council approves the purchase of tires as per the quote as attached from KalTire.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
8. Brad Kushniryk
\nTerry Neely
\nRESOLVED that the following Animal Control Reports shall be received by the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
\n– Urban Animal Control Officer\u2019s Report for the month of October 2022
\n– Urban Animal Control Officer\u2019s Report for the month of November 2022
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment for the above services shall be approved as submitted.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
9. Byron Zbirun
\nCarrie Blosha
\nWHEREAS the live trap for use by the Urban Animal Control Officer went missing this past summer when it was set on municipal property to attempt to catch a dog which had been at large for several days;
\nAND WHEREAS a quote was received from a local business to build a new one;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the quote for the supply of material and building of a new live trap be approved as per attached.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
10. Brad Kushniryk
\nTerry Neely
\nRESOLVED that we do hereby adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council at 7:22 pm to open the following Public Hearings:
\n1. Conditional Use Application for Desc NE 22-36-27W
\n2. Conditional Use Application for Desc SE 26-35-29W
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
11. Brian Burick
\nByron Zbirun
\nRESOLVED that the Public Hearing shall now adjourn at 7:35 pm and return to the Regular Meeting of Council.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
12. Carrie Blosha
\nTerry Neely
\nWHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Swan Valley West has received an application for a Conditional Use Order on the property known as part of NE \u00bc Section 26-35-29W specifically to allow for a religious institution (Mennonite School) within the \u201cAg\u201d Zone as allowed under Table 4-1 \u201cAg-Agriculture General Zone\u201d Use and Bulk Table of the RM of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. 2383-04 and;
\nWHEREAS Notice of Public Hearing was posted and delivered to adjacent landowners in accordance with Part 6 of the Planning Act and the municipality has not received any objections with respect to said application;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the aforementioned Conditional Use Order No. 2021-04 and;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reeve or Deputy Reeve shall be authorized to sign said Order on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
13. Brian Burick
\nTerry Neely
\nWHEREAS Section 163 of the Municipal Act provides that \u201ca council may adopt an interim operating budget to have effect only until the council adopts the operating budget for the fiscal year\u201d;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Interim Operating Budget for the municipality, including all Rural, Urban and At Large Expenditures shall be hereby adopted for the year 2023 as follows;
\nGovernment Services $300,000.00
\nProtective Services $100,000.00
\nTransportation Services $750,000.00
\nEnvironmental Services $100,000.00
\nPublic Health Services $ 50,000.00
\nEnvironmental Development $ 50,000.00
\nEconomic Development $ 50,000.00
\nRecreation & Cultural Services $200,000.00
\nCapital Asset Purchases (Fiscal) $300,000.00
\nUtility $200,000.00
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
14. Brad Kushniryk
\nRaymond McGregor
\nRESOLVED that the M. of Swan Valley West approve the quote for professional accounting services for year end as per quote as attached.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
15. Brad Kushniryk
\nRaymond McGregor
\nRESOLVED that the regular meeting of Council scheduled for December 27, 2022 be moved to December 29, 2022
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
16. Brad Kushniryk
\nRaymond McGregor
\nWHEREAS the former council passed resolutions suspending Bill Gade and subsequently Bill Gade resigned his seat on council;
\nAND WHEREAS even as a private citizen further resolutions were passed to limit Bill Gade\u2019s duties to act as Reeve;
\nAND WHEREAS in the general election held on October 26, 2022, Bill Gade received 788 votes, which is nearly double the votes cast for all other candidates for reeve combined;
\nAND WHEREAS there are those who still feel the former council\u2019s resolution should stand removing Reeve Bill Gade from Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Swan Valley West declares that Reeve Bill Gade be suspended from his duties as Reeve for the next 210 days.
\nCouncillor Kushniryk NO
\nCouncillor Burick NO
\nCouncillor McGregor NO
\nCouncillor Zbirun Abstained
\nCouncillor Neely YES
\nCouncillor Blosha YES
\nDefeated.<\/p>\n
17. Brian Burick
\nBran Kushniryk
\nRESOLVED that the Council of the M. of Municipality of Swan Valley West approve the purchase of a John Deere 772 GP as per the quote as attached.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
18. Byron Zbirun
\nTerry Neely
\nRESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West does hereby approve the following payments;
\nGeneral Cheques #18416 to #18463 in the amount of $177,818.49
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
19. Brian Burick
\nBrad Kushniryk
\nRESOLVED that the Council of M. of Municipality of Swan Valley West write a letter to the Auditor General of Manitoba requesting to be included on the list of municipalities to be audited.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
20. Terry Neely
\nBrad Kushniryk
\nRESOLVED that the list of spare grader operators and contractors as per the list attached be hereby approved to be called upon when required in heavy snowfall events.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
21. Brian Burick
\nByron Zbirun
\nRESOLVED that we approve a donation of two hundred and twenty five dollars ($225) to the Benito & District Recreation Board for the Walking Program.<\/p>\n
Carried.<\/p>\n
22. Brad Kushniryk
\nByron Zbirun
\nRESOLVED that the Committee reports be accepted as presented.
\nCouncillor Zbirun- Benito & District Recreation Board meeting
\nCouncillor Kushniryk- none to report at this time
\nCouncillor McGregor- Library Board Meeting
\nCouncilor Blosha- Safety Committee Meeting
\nCouncillor Neely- Safety Committee- facility inspections
\nCouncillor- Safety Committee Meeting
\nReeve Gade- Meeting with Town of Swan River Council,
\nSettlement Services, Safety Committee, Airport Commission, TW
\nFire Department, Sara Lake Road, Grader Repair, Financial
\nReport, Community Grants.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
23. Brad Kushniryk
\nRaymond McGregor
\nBE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council shall meet as a committee of the whole and go \u201cin-
\ncamera\u201d to discuss;
\n1. Human Resource Matters
\n2. Union Grievances
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
24. Byron Zbruin
\nRaymond McGregor
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting shall be re-opened to the public.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
25. Brian Burick
\nRaymond McGregor
\nRESOLVED that we agree to hire Don Bobick in the capacity of a consultant as per the quote as attached.
\nCarried.<\/p>\n
26. Brad Kushniryk
\nCarrie Blosha
\nBE IT RESOLVED that this meeting shall now adjourn at 11:05 pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Regular Meeting of Council of the Municipality of Swan Valley West, held in Council Chambers at 216 Main Street West Swan River, Manitoba this 13th day of December 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Present Reeve: Bill Gade Councillors: Byron Zbirun Brad Kushniryk Raymond McGregor Terry Neely Brian Burick Councillor Blosha attended by teleconference Interim CAO: Pat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[12],"class_list":["post-38100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local","tag-minutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38100"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38100\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}