The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.
Councillor Jacobson was absent with permission.
1 Call to order
2 Adoption of Amended Agenda
Resolution No:2017.096
Moved By:David Moriaux
Seconded By:Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for the February 22, 2017 regular meeting of Council be received.
CARRIED
3 Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No:2017.097
Moved By:David Moriaux
Seconded By:Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 7th, 2017 regular meeting and the February 15th, 2017 special meeting of Council be adopted as received.
CARRIED
4 Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Delegation: Swan River Handi Transit Van 2016 Draft Financial Statements – Terry Gnida
Resolution No:2017.098
Moved By:David Moriaux
Seconded By:Jason Delaurier
Chief Financial Officer, Terry Gnida presented the draft 2016 Handi Transit Van Financial Statements to Council.
RESOLVED that the 2016 Handi Transit Van draft audited Financial Statements be adopted as received.
CARRIED
4.2 Delegation – Ken Kokot – By-Law Enforcement Officer
Animal Control and By-Law Enforcement Officer, Ken Kokot, advised Council of his role in collecting stray pets in the Town and how the Veterinary Clinic and the Animal Protection League are involved.
5 Correspondence
5.1 SV Chamber of Commerce – summer student
5.2 CBF Christian School – playground upgrade
5.3 Swan Valley Heath Facilities Foundation – Agenda and Minutes
6 Unfinished Business
6.1 Original Resolution – Sewer Jet
Resolution No:2017.028
Moved By:Duane Whyte
Seconded By:Phylis Friesen
That the Public Works department purchase a 2016 800-HPR Eco Sewer Jetter from WestVac Industrial for the amount of $269,200.00 plus applicable taxes.
CARRIED
6.2 Sewer Jetter – Resolution No. 2017.028
Resolution No:2017.099
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
That Resolution No. 2017.028 be rescinded.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – no
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – absent
Phylis Friesen – yes
CARRIED
6.3 Original Resolution – Sewer Jetter Burner
Resolution No:2017.059
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
RESOLVED that a burner be purchased for the 2016 800-HPR Eco Sewer Jetter from WestVac Industrial in the amount of $10,885.00.
CARRIED
6.4 Sewer Jetter burner – Resolution No. 2017.059
Resolution No:2017.100
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2017.059 be rescinded.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – no
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – absent
Phylis Friesen – yes
CARRIED
6.5 Original Resolution – Hydro Vac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit
Resolution No:2016.500
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River purchase a Vactor 2100 HydroVac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit from Joe Johnson Equipment in the amount of $180,000.00 plus taxes.
DEFEATED
6.6 HydroVac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit – Resolution No. 2016.500
Resolution No:2017.101
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.500 be rescinded.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – no
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – absent
Phylis Friesen – yes
CARRIED
6.7HydroVac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit
Resolution No:2017.102
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River purchase a Vactor 2100 HydroVac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit from Joe Johnson Equipment in the amount of $180,000.00 plus taxes.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – no
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – absent
Phylis Friesen – yes
CARRIED
7 New Business
7.1 Rail Safety Week – April 24 – 30, 2017
Resolution No:2017.103
Moved By:Duane Whyte
Seconded By:Jason Sakal
WHEREAS Public-Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from April 24 to 30, 2017;
WHEREAS it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens;
WHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, governments, police services, the media and other agencies and the public to raise rail safety awareness;
WHEREAS Operation Lifesaver has requested Town Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our Town;
It is hereby RESOLVED to support national Public-Rail Safety Week, to be held from April 24 to 30, 2017.
CARRIED
7.2 Nutrition Month March 2017
Resolution No:2017.104
Moved By:Duane Whyte
Seconded By:Phylis Friesen
WHEREAS the goal of National Nutrition month is to encourage all Canadians to eat well;
AND WHEREAS Registered Dietitians are a trusted source of credible nutrition information and are launching a campaign focusing on helping consumers make healthier food choices;
AND WHEREAS Canadians are interested in healthy eating and want information to help them achieve this goal – dietitians offer nutrition resources as well as interactive tools on the Dietitians of Canada website – www.dietitians.ca;
AND WHEREAS to celebrate National Nutrition Month, local dietitians are planning a number of activities to reach Manitoba residents. The Manitoba Nutrition Month committee will be sharing nutrition information focusing on the theme “Take the Fight out of Food” via Facebook, Twitter, email and media coverage throughout the month. In addition, dietitians across Manitoba will be promoting Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month in their workplaces and communities through various activities.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that March 2017 be declared Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month in the Town of Swan River.
CARRIED
7.3 Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce 2017 Membership
Resolution No:2017.105
Moved By:Duane Whyte
Seconded By:Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce 2017 Membership in the amount of $84.00 be approved for payment.
CARRIED
7.4 Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce – Thompson Tradeshow
Resolution No:2017.106
Moved By:Duane Whyte
Seconded By:Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $2500.00 to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Thompson Trade Show.
CARRIED
7.52017 Municipal Weed Issues Meeting
Resolution No:2017.107
Moved By:Jason Sakal
Seconded By:Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Ken Kokot be authorized to attend the 2017 Municipal Weed Issues Meeting being held in Carberry, MB on March 22nd, 2017.
CARRIED
7.6 Proposal to subdivide Lot 1 Plan 1539 DLTO
Resolution No:2017.108
Moved By:Phylis Friesen
Seconded By:Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the proposed subdivision of Lot 1 Plan 1539 DLTO and numbered by Manitoba Municipal Government Community and Regional Planning Branch File No. 4455-16-7324 be hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
1) That a Conditional Use Order be obtained providing for the use of a bare land condo within the CH zone.
2) A condominium or development agreement between the developers and the Town of Swan River which shall include terms such as snow removal, garbage pickup, utility servicing and any other issue Council deems necessary.
CARRIED
8 Reports
8.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No:2017.109
Moved By:Phylis Friesen
Seconded By:Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
8.2 Admin. Meeting Minutes
8.3 Council Member and CAO reports
9 By-Laws
9.1 By-Law 2/2017 Manitoba Mutual Aid Participation – 2nd reading
Resolution No:2017.110
Moved By:Phylis Friesen
Seconded By:Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2017 being a by-law to provide for the participation of the Swan River Fire Department in the Manitoba Mutual Aid system be read a second time.
CARRIED
9.2 By-Law 2/2017 Manitoba Mutual Aid Participation – 3rd reading
Resolution No:2017.111
Moved By:Jason Sakal
Seconded By:Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2017 being a by-law to provide for the participation of the Swan River Fire Department in the Manitoba Mutual Aid system be read a third time and be passed.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal- yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – absent
Phylis Friesen – yes
CARRIED
9.3By-Law 1/2017 Garbage and Recycling Collection – 2nd reading
Resolution No:2017.112
Moved By:Duane Whyte
Seconded By:Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that By-law No. 1/2017 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for the collection of garbage and recycling material and operation of the landfill site as a special service for the Town of Swan River for 2017 be read a second time.
CARRIED
9.3.1 By-Law 1/2017 Garbage and Recycling Collection – 3rd reading
Resolution No:2017.113
Moved By:Phylis Friesen
Seconded By:Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that By-law No. 1/2017 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for the collection of garbage and recycling material and operation of the landfill site as a special service for the Town of Swan River for 2017 be read a third time and be passed.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – absent
Phylis Friesen – yes
CARRIED
9.4 By-Law No. 4/2017 Handi Transit Van, Equipment and Storage Facility Reserve Fund – 1st reading
Resolution No:2017.114
Moved By:Duane Whyte
Seconded By:Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 4/2017 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to establish a reserve fund for the replacement of the handi-transit vans and equipment and for the construction of a handi-transit van storage facility be read a first time.
CARRIED
10 Other Resolutions
10.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No:2017.115
Moved By:Jason Sakal
Seconded By:Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Accounts from Cheque No.20165 to No.20248 for a total of $451,860.17.
2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3941 to No. 3948 for a total of $107,468.02.
CARRIED
10.2 To authorize attendance at the Wastewater Treatment II exam
Resolution No:2017.116
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Matt Leslie be authorized to attend the Wastewater Treatment II exam held at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon on March 10, 2017.
CARRIED
10.3 to authorize attendance at EMO Municipal Coordinator Workshop
Resolution No:2017.117
Moved By:David Moriaux
Seconded By:Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Ken Kirkpatrick, Councillor Moriaux and Councillor Whyte be authorized to attend EMO Municipal Coordinator Workshop being held in Dauphin, MB on February 28th, 2017.
CARRIED
10.4 to add permit fee to taxes
Resolution No:2017.118
Moved By:David Moriaux
Seconded By:Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the following building permit fee be added to taxes:
Roll # 17200.000 123 1st Ave S Sheds $200.00
CARRIED
10.5 to receive the SLWCD June – December 2016 Meeting Minutes
Resolution No:2017.119
Moved By:David Moriaux
Seconded By:Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District June – December 2016 meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
11 In Camera
Resolution No:2017.120
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
CARRIED
12 Out of Camera
Resolution No:2017.121
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
CARRIED
13 Adjournment
Resolution No:2017.122
Moved By:Jason Delaurier
Seconded By:David Moriaux
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED