The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present.

Delegation:

Calvin Bordian, Cement Works Inc. regarding offer to purchase lots in the Industrial Park.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the September 6th, 2011 and September 20th, 2011 regular meeting and the September 16th, 2011 special meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the October 4th, 2011 meeting of Council be received.
Carried:

3. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River sponsor a class for the Ducks Unlimited Webfoot Project for the sum of $300.00
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4. RESOLVED that the week of October 17th to 23rd, 2011 be proclaimed Canada World Youth Week in the Town of Swan River.
Carried:

5. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 10377 to No. 10441 for a total of $382,017.69.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2710 to No. 2716 for a total of $73,038.73.
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6. RESOLVED that the amended Swan Valley Emergency Measures District – Emergency Plan be approved as presented.
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7. RESOLVED that MCM Architects Inc. be hired to provide consulting services for the Town of Swan River Municipal Office Building project as outlined in their proposal dated August 25th, 2011 and attached as Schedule “A”.
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8. RESOLVED that the assessment alterations amendments as listed by Manitoba Local Government Assessment Services dated September 19th, 2011, be made to the 2011 Tax Roll under authority of Section 300(6) and 326 of The Municipal Act.
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9. RESOLVED that Grants & Donations Policy approved on May 7th, 2002 be hereby amended as per Schedule “A” attached and dated October 4th, 2011.
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10. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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11. RESOLVED that the estimate submitted by Swan River Scrap Metal Ltd., to clean up the debris from the Recycling Building fire be accepted, as per Item No. 3 of Schedule “A” attached.
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12. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152 (3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
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13. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152 (4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
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14. RESOLVED that the Financing Quote for the Swan Valley Recreation & Wellness Centre Phrase 1, submitted by the Swan Valley Credit Union and dated September 23rd, 2011 be accepted.
The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Town of Swan River.
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15. RESOLVED that this Council Meeting now adjourn.
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