The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Jacobson, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present. Councillor Whyte was absent with permission.
1 Call to order
2 Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2017.254
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the May 16th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be received.
CARRIED
3 Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2017.255
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the minutes of the May 2nd, 2017 regular meeting and the May 4th, 2017 and May 10th, 2017 special meetings of Council be adopted as received.
CARRIED
4 Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Public Hearing for Variation Order Application No. 1/2017
There were no persons present to make representation for or against Variation Order Application No. 1/2017.
Resolution No: 2017.256
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Variation Order Application No. 1/2017 to allow the construction of a pole shop/storage shed on the property located at Lot 4 Block 2 Plan 2717 (15 Vivian Street) which is a property where there is no main building be approved.
CARRIED
4.2 Public Hearing for Conditional Use 1/2017
There were no persons present to make representation for or against Conditional Use Application No. 1/2017.
Resolution No: 2017.257
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Conditional Use Application No. 1/2017 to allow bare land condominium developments within a “CH” Commercial Highway Zone on the property located at Parcel 1 PLan 1539 (507 Kelsey Trail) be approved.
CARRIED
4.3 Delegation: RCMP
Cpl. Ross Hannah and Sgt. Steve Hensen reported on the number of incidents in the last few months. April was extremely busy. Loud mufflers continue to be an issue. The RCMP requests that the public phone their office to report vehicle descriptions, plate numbers or areas where these vehicles frequent. Council advised that there is speeding going on at 3rd Street South; the RCMP will check this area. Miles Granfield will be the Town’s Reservist for the month of June with the possibility of extension for July and August. This week is Police Appreciation Week; Council expressed their thanks and appreciation.
5 Correspondence
5.1 Letter re: Dutch Elm Disease Program
5.2 Letter to Minister re: Dauphin MRI
5.3 Letter from Assessment Services re: Tax Impact Meeting
5.4 Letter from Fire Department – Pumper #1
6 New Business
6.1 Animal Control – evenings, weekends and holidays
6.2 Loader Tenders
Resolution No: 2017.258
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the tender bid from SMS Equipment for a Komatsu WA270-7 in the amount of $97,300 be accepted.
CARRIED
6.3 6th Avenue Lift Station Upgrade Tenders
Resolution No: 2017.259
WHEREAS the 6th Ave Lift Station is in a state of disrepair leaving the residents and business in the catchment area at risk due to possible lift station failure;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Swan River has been approved for a 75% grant under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council accept the tender bid from Ladel Construction for the submitted bid amount of $ 938,700.00.
CARRIED
6.4 SV Communities that Care AGM
Resolution No: 2017.260
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that Councillor Jacobson be authorized to attend the Swan Valley Communities that Care Annual General Meeting being held in Swan River on June 6th, 2017.
CARRIED
6.5 SR Association for Community Living AGM
Resolution No: 2017.261
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that Councillor Jacobson be authorized to attend the Swan River Association for Community Living AGM being held in Swan River on June 7th, 2017.
CARRIED
7 Unfinished Business
7.1 Discussion on RTM homes and zoning
7.2 Handi Transit Van Storage Building
Resolution No: 2017.262
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
Resolved the proposal submitted by JB Construction Ltd for the Handi-Van Storage Facility Project for the amount of $97,454.00 be accepted and approved.
CARRIED
8 Reports
8.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 2017.263
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
8.2 April 17, 2017 SV RISE Project Update Report
Resolution No: 2017.264
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley RISE Project Update report for April 17th, 2017 be received.
CARRIED
8.3 Handi Van Report April 2017
Resolution No: 2017.265
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for April 2017 be received.
CARRIED
8.4 Building Inspector Report
Resolution No: 2017.266
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Building Inspector’s report be received.
CARRIED
8.5 Admin. Meeting Minutes
8.6 Council Member and CAO reports
9 By-Laws
9.1 By-Law 13/2017 to rezone 440 Currie Rd – 1st reading
Resolution No: 2017.267
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 13/2017 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend the Town of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. 9/2004 reclassifying Lot 8, Block 1, Plan 2315 DLTO from “RT” Residential Two-Family Zone to “RM” Residential Multiple-Family Zone be read a first time.
CARRIED
9.2 By-Law No. 12/2017 Parking – 2nd reading
Resolution No: 2017.268
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 12/2017 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to provide for the control of traffic and parking of vehicles be read a second time.
CARRIED
9.3By-Law No. 12/2017 Parking – 3rd reading
Resolution No: 2017.269
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 12/2017 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to provide for the control of traffic and parking of vehicles be read a third time and be passed.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – absent
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
CARRIED
10 Other Resolutions
10.1 to approve accounts
Resolution No: 2017.270
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. 20595 to No. 20665 for a total of $242,383.05.
2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3986 to No. 3992 for a total of $110,670.86.
CARRIED
10.2 to authorize attendance at Aquatic Management Course
Resolution No: 2017.271
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Brendan Fedorchuk be authorized to attend the Rec Connections Aquatic Management Course being held in Winnipeg, MB on May 2nd, 2017.
CARRIED
10.3 to authorize payment of Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2017 Levy
Resolution No: 2017.272
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2017 levy in the amount of $18,310.74 be approved for payment.
CARRIED
10.4 To add receivables to taxes
Resolution No: 2017.273
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the following receivables be added to taxes:
Roll #131440.000 Inv. 12659 $1,598.55
Roll #159400.000 Inv. 12665 $7,775.45
Roll #148450.000 Inv. 12660 $2,972.92
CARRIED
10.5 to receive the Swan Valley RISE Tourism Development Plan
Resolution No: 2017.274
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley RISE Tourism Development Plan be received.
CARRIED
10.6 to ask AMM to lobby the Province to match doctor recruitment funds
Resolution No: 2017.275
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
WHEREAS the Provincial Government is sovereign in all matters of providing health care to the citizens of MB; and
WHEREAS challenges in recruitment and retention of health care professionals has led to the Province having difficulties living up to its sovereign obligation to provide health care in some areas of the Province of MB; and
WHEREAS it has become necessary for some municipal governments to assist in the recruitment and retention of health care professionals and to levy taxes to make such assistance possible; and
WHEREAS it has become evident that a joint Provincial and Municipal collaborative effort has not only led to more community and stakeholder participation. It is also working very effectively and will be necessary for the foreseeable future in many areas of the province;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the AMM shall be asked to lobby the Province of MB to match municipal funds up to a level of $10.00 dollars per capita as a Provincial contribution to all municipalities that levy taxes and set up segregated funds exclusively for the recruitment and retention of health care professionals.
CARRIED
10.7 to receive the SLWCD Jan.- Mar. 2017 meeting minutes
Resolution No: 2017.276
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District January – March 2017 meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
10.8 to hire Recreation Department summer student
Resolution No: 2017.277
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Brendan Sterma be hired as a summer student for the Town of Swan River Recreation Department effective May 8th, 2017.
CARRIED
11 In Camera
Resolution No: 2017.278
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
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: 2017.279
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
CARRIED
13 Adjournment
Resolution No: 2017.280
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED