The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present. Mayor McKenzie was absent with permission.
1 Call to order
2 Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2018.434
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the October 2nd, 2018 regular meeting of Council be received.
CARRIED
3 Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2018.435
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the minutes of the September 18th, 2018 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
CARRIED
4 Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Public Hearing – Variation Order Application No. 3/2018
There were no persons present to make representation for or against Variation Order Application No. 3/2018.
Resolution No: 2018.436
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Variation Order Application No. 3/2018 to allow an above ground pool 3’ from the east property line in lieu of the required 5’ on the property located at Lot 3 Plan 38509 (109 6th Avenue West), Swan River, MB be approved.
CARRIED
4.2 Public Hearing – Variation Order Application No. 4/2018
Colin Peters provided information about the proposed building and the placement of it on the lot.
Resolution No: 2018.437
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Variation Order Application No. 4/2018 to allow an accessory building on a property without a main building on the property located at Lot 7/8 Block 17 Plan 286 (117 – 121 6th Avenue South), Swan River, MB be approved.
CARRIED
4.3 Delegation: Chief Genaille re: 703 Main Street request
Chief Genaille advised that the development proposed for 703 Main Street has been redesigned and now does not require any variances. He requested that the concrete that was supposed to be removed be left standing as per the engineer’s recommendation so that he can obtain the building permit and move forward with the project. Louise Watkins asked that the concrete be removed to grade level as per her letter of request.
4.3.1 to remove concrete at 703 Main Street
Resolution No: 2018.438
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Sapotaweyak Cree Nation remove the concrete along Main Street and 6th Ave. South on the property located at 703 Main Street.
Jason Delaurier – no
Phylis Friesen – no
Lance Jacobson – no
Glen McKenzie – abesnt
David Moriaux -yes
Jason Sakal – no
Duane Whyte – no
DEFEATED
4.3.2 to leave concrete wall standing at 703 Main Street
Resolution No: 2018.439
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the concrete wall located on 703 Main Street remain standing as recommended in the report provided by Edifice Engineering Inc.
Jason Delaurier – no
Phylis Friesen – no
Lance Jacobson – yes
Glen McKenzie – absent
David Moriaux – no
Jason Sakal – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
DEFEATED
4.3.3 to reconsider Resolution No. 2018.439
Resolution No: 2018.440
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2018.439 be reconsidered.
CARRIED
4.3.4 to leave concrete wall standing at 703 Main Street
Resolution No: 2018.441
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the concrete wall located on 703 Main Street remain standing as recommended in the report provided by Edifice Engineering Inc.
CARRIED
4.3.5 to set aside Resolution No. 2018.441
Resolution No: 2018.442
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2018.441 be set aside provided that Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and the owners of 705 Main Street come to a written agreement regarding the remaining foundation on the East side of 703 Main Street as recommended by Darren Eddie from Edifice Engineering Inc. letter dated September 18th, 2018.
DEFEATED
5 Correspondence
6 Reports
6.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 2018.443
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
6.2 Work Crew Supervisor Report
Resolution No: 2018.444
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Work Crew Supervisor report be received.
CARRIED
6.3 Handivan Report for September 2018
Resolution No: 2018.446
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Handivan report for September 2018 be received.
CARRIED
6.4 SR Fire Department September 2018 Report
Resolution No: 2018.446
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department report for September 2018 be received.
CARRIED
6.5 Management Meeting Minutes
6.6 Council Member and CAO reports
7 Other resolutions
7.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2018.447
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Accounts from Cheque No. 23150 to No. 23237 for a total of $517,798.80.
2. Payroll Accounts from Cheque No. 4310 to No. 4320 for a total of $143,427.02.
CARRIED
7.2 To hire part-time lifeguards
Resolution No: 2018.448
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Sierra Makasoff and Amelia Riehl be hired as part time lifeguards effective September 30, 2018.
CARRIED
7.3 To receive building permit applications
Resolution No: 2018.449
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
68/18 – 406 7th Ave. N – Deck
69/18 – 225 9th Ave. N – Removal wood seating
70/18 – 222 5th Ave. S – Replace fence
71/18 – 1250 Main St. – Install 6 new signs (Synergy)
72/18 – 224 1st Ave. S – Garden shed
73/18 – 12 Vivian St. – Chain link security fence
74/18 – 473 Westwood Rd. – Pylon sign
75/18 – 506 Duncan Cr – Fence
76/18 – 320 6th Ave. S. – Shed
77/18 – 505 Kelsey Trail – Phase III per plans
78/18 – 412 Main St. – Automated message system
79/18 – 313 13th Ave. S. – Crawl space
CARRIED
7.4 to receive the SLWCD minutes
Resolution No: 2018.450
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District September 27th, 2018 meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
7.5 To approve payment of 2018 Doctor Retention & Recruitment Annual Contribution
Resolution No: 2018.451
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the annual contribution to the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Inc. for the Doctor Retention & Recruitment Fund of $16.00 per capita in the amount of $64,224.00 be approved for payment.
CARRIED
7.6 To transfer from reserve funds
Resolution No: 2018.452
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
WHEREAS the 2018 Capital Budget included $335,000.00 for “Asphalt, base, curb and gutter,” $200,000.00 of which was to be Borne by the Federal Gas Tax Reserve and $135,000.00 of which was to be Borne by the Water and Sewer Reserve;
AND WHEREAS costs incurred to date for Asphalt, base, curb and gutter total $315,531.04 in the General Operating Fund and $166,171.64 in the Utility Operating Fund;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that $200,000.00 be transferred from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund and that $135,000.00 be transferred from the Water and Sewer Reserve Fund to the Utility Operating Fund.
CARRIED
7.7 to approve grant to Senior Citizens Centre
Resolution No: 2018.453
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that a grant in the amount of $1,035.00 to the Senior Citizen’s Centre be approved.
TABLED
7.8 to table Resolution No. 2018.453
Resolution No: 2018.454
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2018.453 be tabled.
CARRIED
8 In Camera
Resolution No: 2018.455
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
9 Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2018.456
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
10 Adjournment
Resolution No: 2018.457
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED