The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Bobick, Moriaux, Friesen, and Whyte.
Also Present:
CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, Dir. of Recreation B. Fedorchuk
Public Hearing Attendees:
Delegation Attendees:
Media: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times
1. Call meeting to order
Deputy Mayor Wintoniw called the meeting to order at 7:30.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Resolution No: 2021-1090
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the agenda for the Oct 19, 2021 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
Carried
3. Confirmation of the minutes
Resolution No: 2021-1091
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED the minutes of the Oct 5, 2021 regular council meeting be approved.
Carried
4. Reception of Delegations and Hearings
Councillor Moriaux stepped out of meeting – 7:37pm
4.1 RCMP Staff Sergeant Joe Duncan – Quarterly Report – Cancelled
5. Reception of Petitions
6. Communications
6.1 Adult and Teen Challenge Sponsorship Letter
Resolution No: 2021-1092
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Adult and Teen Challenge sponsorship letter be accepted as received.
Carried
7. Reports of Committees
7.1 Director of Public Works Report
Resolution No: 2021-1093
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
Carried
7.2 Other Reports
7.2.1 Handivan Report for September 2021
Resolution No: 2021-1094
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the September 2021 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
Carried
7.3 Council and CAO Reports
8. New Business
8.1 Airport Commission – Municipal Agreement
9. Unfinished Business
10. Accounts
10.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2021-1095
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Account Cheques No. 28143 to No. 28212 totaling $534,288.01 as listed on Schedule A.
2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4966 to No. 4973 totaling $81,285.15 as listed on Schedule B.
3. Direct Deposit in the amount of $27,374.34 as per Schedule C.
4. Direct Deposits totaling $21,693.90 as listed on Schedule D.
5. Direct Deposit in the amount of $2,058.31 as per Schedule E.
Carried
10.2 To adopt the September 2021 financial statements
Resolution No: 2021-1096
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Nine Months Ending September 30th, 2021 be adopted as received.
Carried
10.3 To transfer to Handi Transit Van replacement reserve
Resolution No: 2021-1097
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED that the $500.00 contribution included in the 2021 Swan River Handi Transit Van operating budget be made to the Handi Transit Van Vehicle Replacement Reserve.
Carried
11. By-Laws
11.1 Second reading of By-Law 13/2021 amending 3/2020 Main Street water & sewer
Resolution No: 2021-1098
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 13/2021 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 3/2020, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for rehabilitation of the water mains, water and sewer services, road structure and drainage, and the provisions for temporary water services, including all ancillary works thereof, on Main Street from Provincial Trunk Highway No. 83 to the CN Rail Crossing, be read a second time.
Carried
11.2 Second reading of By-Law 14/2021 amending 9/2020 Wellness Centre repairs
Resolution No: 2021-1099
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 14/2021 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 9/2020, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the repair and renovation of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre Whirlpool, HVAC and Building Envelope, including gathering, planning, designing and all other related requirements, be read a second time.
Carried
11.3 Third reading of By-Law 13/2021 amending 3/2020 Main Street water & sewer
Resolution No: 2021-1100
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 13/2021 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 3/2020, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for rehabilitation of the water mains, water and sewer services, road structure and drainage, and the provisions for temporary water services, including all ancillary works thereof, on Main Street from Provincial Trunk Highway No. 83 to the CN Rail Crossing, be read a third time and be passed.
Don Bobick – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Lance Jacobson – absent
David Moriaux – absent
Duane Whyte – yes
Johnny Wintoniw – yes
Carried
11.4 Third reading of By-Law 14/2021 amending 9/2020 Wellness Centre repairs
Resolution No: 2021-1101
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 14/2021 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 9/2020, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the repair and renovation of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre Whirlpool, HVAC and Building Envelope, including gathering, planning, designing and all other related requirements, be read a third time and be passed.
Don Bobick – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Lance Jacobson – absent
David Moriaux – absent
Duane Whyte – yes
Johnny Wintoniw – yes
Carried
12. Notice of Motion
13. In Camera
Resolution No: 2021-1102
Moved By: Duane Whyte
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. Items to be discussed:
Purchase Services
Carried
14. Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2021-1103
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried
15. Items Arising out of Camera
16. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021-1104
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:10pm.
Carried