The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present. Mayor McKenzie was absent with permission.
1 Call to order
2 Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2017.473
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the October 3rd, 2017 regular meeting of Council be received.
CARRIED
3 Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2017.474
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the minutes of the September 19th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
CARRIED
4. Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Delegation: By-Law Enforcement – Ken Kokot
Ken Kokot, By-Law Enforcement Officer, provided Council with a detailed verbal report of the by-law activities in the month of September and answered a few questions.
Resolution No: 2017.475
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the By-Law Enforcement report for September 2017 be received.
CARRIED
4.2 Public Hearing for Variation Order Application No. 5/2017
There were no persons present to make representation for or against Variation Order Application No. 5/2017.
Resolution No: 2017.476
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Variation Order Application No. 5/2017 to permit an accessory building to be constructed on a lot without a main building on the property located at Lot 2 Plan 39932 be approved;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this approval is subject to the approval of all other required permits.
CARRIED
5 Correspondence
6 New Business
6.1 Proposal to Subdivide Pt. S 1/2 Sec. 20-36-27W
Resolution No: 2017.478
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the proposed subdivision of Pt. S 1/2 Sec. 20-36-27W and numbered by Manitoba Municipal Relations Community and Regional Planning Branch as File No. 4455-17-7398 be hereby approved.
TABLED
6.2 To table resolution no. 2017.477
Resolution No: 2017.478
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2017.477 be tabled.
CARRIED
7 Reports
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 2017.479
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
7.2 Fire Department Report for September 2017
Resolution No: 2017.480
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Fire Department Report for September 2017 be received.
CARRIED
7.3 Admin. Meeting Minutes
7.4 Council Member and CAO reports
8 Other resolutions
8.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2017.481
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Accounts from Cheque No. 21299 to No. 21374 for a total of $314,356.85.
2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 4071 to No. 4078 for a total of $90,740.25.
CARRIED
8.2 to adopt the Accessibility Plan
Resolution No: 2017.482
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Accessibility Plan be adopted as received.
CARRIED
8.3 to approve Assessment Alterations
Resolution No: 2017.483
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the assessment alterations amendments as listed by Manitoba Indigenous and Municipal Relations Assessment Services dated July 17th, 2017, September 18th, 2017 and September 25th, 2017 be made to the 2017 Property Tax Roll under the authority of Sections 300(6) and 326 of the Manitoba Municipal Act.
CARRIED
8.4 To authorize signing of the Airport Agricultural Land Lease Agreement
Resolution No: 2017.484
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Mayor and CAO be authorized to sign the Airport Agricultural Land Lease Agreement with the Municipality of Swan Valley West and the Lessee.
CARRIED
8.5 to add invoice to property taxes
Resolution No: 2017.485
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the following Grass Cutting Invoice be added to taxes:
Roll # 2600.000 Inv 13253 $123.00
CARRIED
8.6 to approve sale of used SCBAs and tanks to the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman
Resolution No: 2017.486
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the sale of 6 used SCBAs and 15 tanks to the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman for the total sum of $3,875.00 be approved;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that these items are sold as is with no implied warranty and the purchaser is required to ensure items pass testing prior to use.
CARRIED
8.7 to approve sale of used SCBAs and tanks to the Municipality of Mountain
Resolution No: 2017.487
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the sale of 4 used SCBAs and 23 tanks to the Municipality of Mountain for the total sum of $2,150.00 be approved;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that these items are sold as is with no implied warranty and the purchaser is required to ensure items pass testing prior to use.
CARRIED
8.8 to approve sale of used tanks to the Municipality of Swan Valley West
Resolution No: 2017.488
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the sale of 10 low pressure aluminum tanks to the Municipality of Swan Valley West for the total sum of $500.00 be approved;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the units are sold as is with no implied warranty and the purchaser is required to ensure units pass testing prior to use.
CARRIED
8.9 to authorize attendance at SV Chamber of Commerce/MNP Business Insights Event
Resolution No: 2017.489
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the CAO, CFO and General Manager of Recreation be authorized to attend the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce/MNP Business Insights Event on October 24th, 2017 in Swan River.
CARRIED
8.10 Approve Salt Tender
Resolution No: 2017.490
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Town accept the quote from Edson Trucking Ltd. for the supply of 60 tonnes of road salt in the amount of $5,700.00.
CARRIED
8.11 to receive the building permit applications
Resolution No: 2017.491
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the following building Permit Applications be received:
65/17 – 218 8th Ave S -2 Side by Side Units
66/17 – 218 8th Ave S -2 Garages
67/17 – 421 11th Ave N – Gable Ends
68/17 – 1312 1st St N – Insulation & Replace Siding
69/17 – 208 Dixie Rd – Demo
70/17 – 602 2nd St N – Deck
71/17 – 116 7th Ave S – Repair Fence
72/17 – 224 9th Ave N – Renovations
73/17 – 507 Kelsey Tr – Fire Pit
74/17 – 507 Kelsey Tr -Demo
75/17 – 507 Kelsey Tr – Four Condos
76/17 – 507 Kelsey Tr – Garage
CARRIED
8.12 to change position from casual to part-time
Resolution No: 2017.492
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Jody Williams’ position be changed from casual lifeguard to part time lifeguard effective October 3rd, 2017.
CARRIED
9 In Camera
Resolution No: 2017.493
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
10 Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2017.494
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
11 Adjournment
Resolution No: 2017.495
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED