The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Jacobson, Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, and Sakal present. Councillor Delaurier was absent with permission.
1 Call to order
2 Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2018.174
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the April 17th, 2018 regular meeting of Council be received.
CARRIED
3 Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2018.175
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the minutes of the April 3rd, 2018 regular meeting and the April 5th, 2018 special meeting of Council be adopted as received.
CARRIED
4 Correspondence
4.1 To authorize attendance at SCO Reserve Forum
Resolution No: 2018.176
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that Mayor McKenzie be authorized to attend the Southern Chiefs Organization First Nations and Municipalities Business, Partnership and Additions to Reserve Forum being held in Winnipeg, MB on May 8th and 9th, 2018.
CARRIED
4.2 to authorize attendance at the BRACE consultations
Resolution No: 2018.177
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that Lance Jacobson, Duane Whyte and Jason Sakal be authorized to attend the Dauphin BRACE consultations in Dauphin, MB on May 1st, 2018.
CARRIED
5 New Business
5.1 The Red Barn Ltd. – request
Resolution No: 2018.178
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the Town authorize Siegbert Vierath (The Red Barn Ltd.) to block off a portion of Main Street in front of 616 Main Street for the Grand Opening of DAS KINDERLAND on May ___, 2018.
TABLED
5.2 to table resolution No. 2018.178
Resolution No: 2018.179
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2018.178 be tabled.
CARRIED
5.3 Valley Stage Players – request
Resolution No: 2018.180
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
WHEREAS the Swan Valley Stage Players raised money for the Veterans Community Hall sound and light system during their event held April 13th – 15th, 2018;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town waive the round tables rental fee for the Swan Valley Stage Players for this event.
CARRIED
5.4 SV Stampeders and Stampeders Chapel Program request – re: Humbolt Broncos tribute
Resolution No: 2018.181
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
WHEREAS the Swan Valley Stampeders and Stampeders Chapel Program are hosting the “Prayers for Humbolt – Swan Valley” community event on Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at the Centennial Arena.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the arena rental fees be waived for this event.
CARRIED
5.5 Centennial Arena lights
Resolution No: 2018.182
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Town hire Galbraith Electric to replace 40 metal halbride lights with 40 energy efficient LED lights in the Centennial Arena for a total cost of $26,837.50;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Town participate in the Manitoba Hydro Powersmart program which will provide a rebate of $10,800 for this project.
TABLED
5.6 to table resolution No. 2018.182
Resolution No: 2018.183
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2018.182 be tabled.
CARRIED
5.7 AMM Parkland June District Meeting
6 Reports
6.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 2018.184
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
6.2 Handivan Report for March 2018
Resolution No: 2018.185
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Handivan report for March 2018 be received.
CARRIED
6.3 RCMP reports for February and March 2018
Resolution No: 2018.186
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the RCMP reports for February and March 2018 be received.
CARRIED
6.4 Management Meeting Minutes
6.5 Council Member and CAO reports
7 By-Laws
7.1 By-Law No. 2/2018 – Local Improvement Plan No. 1-2018 – 2nd reading
Resolution No: 2018.187
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2018 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to authorize the expenditure and borrowing of money for the installation of curb, gutter and asphalt pavement at the 300 Block of 12th Ave. S. and the 1200 and 1300 block of 3rd St. S. as a Local Improvement be read a second time.
CARRIED
7.2 By-Law No. 2/2018 – Local Improvement Plan No. 1-2018 – 3rd reading
Resolution No: 2018.188
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2018 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to authorize the expenditure and borrowing of money for the installation of curb, gutter and asphalt pavement at the 300 Block of 12th Ave. S. and the 1200 and 1300 block of 3rd St. S. as a Local Improvement be read a third time and be passed.
Jason Delaurier – absent
Phylis Friesen – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
David Moriaux – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
CARRIED
8 Other resolutions
8.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2018.189
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 22242 to No. 22332 for a total of $261,156.85.
(2) Payroll Accounts from Cheque No. 4196 to No. 4202 for a total of $107,262.01.
(3) Payroll Accounts from Cheque No. 4203 to No. 4207 for a total of $16,672.49.
CARRIED
8.2 Purchase 1/2 Ton Truck
Resolution No: 2018.190
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Town purchase a ½ ton base model truck from Formo Motors in the amount of $29,800.00 plus taxes;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a transfer from the Machinery Reserve Fund be made to cover the cost of this purchase.
CARRIED
8.3 to receive the SVHFF 2017 Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2018.191
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Heath Facilities Foundation Inc. financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017 be received.
CARRIED
8.4 to receive the SLWCD minutes for January – March 2018
Resolution No: 2018.192
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District meeting minutes for January, February and March 2018 be received.
CARRIED
9 In Camera
Resolution No: 2018.193
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
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: 2018.194
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
CARRIED
11 Adjournment
Resolution No: 2018.195
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED