The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Delaurier, Friesen, Bobick, 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: Derek Boychuk, Darcy Boychuk
Delegation Attendees:
Media: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times
1. Call meeting to order
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Resolution No: 2022-0349
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the agenda for the August 2, 2022 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
Carried
3. Confirmation of the minutes
Resolution No: 2022-0350
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED the minutes of the July 5, 2022 regular council meeting and the July 6th, 2022 special meeting for the arena be approved.
Carried
4. Reception of Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Open Public Hearing for Local Improvement Plan 1-2022
Resolution No: 2022-0351
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that Council open the Public Hearing for Local Improvement Plan 1-2022 for the replacement of Swan River Fire Department Pumper 1 with all required equipment.
Carried
4.2 Close Public Hearing for Local Improvement Plan 1-2022
Resolution No: 2022-0352
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
Mayor Jacobson closed the Public Hearing for Local Improvement Plan 1-2022 at 7:53 pm.
Carried
5. Reception of Petitions
6. Communications
6.1 To receive building permit applications
Resolution No: 2022-0353
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Building Permits 31/22 through 38/22 with a total estimated value of $426,227.00 be received.
Carried
7. Reports of Committees
7.1 Director of Public Works Report
RESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
7.2 Protective Services Report – 2022 June
Resolution No: 2022-0354
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED the Protective Services report for June 2022 be received.
Carried
7.3 Handivan Report
Resolution No: 2022-0355
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the June 2022 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
Carried
7.4 Council and CAO Reports
8. New Business
8.1 Recreation Utility Tractor Purchase
Resolution No: 2022-0356
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED that The Town of Swan River purchase a Kubota B2601 HSD tractor from Rough Country Agriculture Ltd. for $50,600 plus applicable taxes.
Carried
8.2 Request to close the Alley Adjacent to Red Road Compass
Resolution No: 2022-0357
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
WHEREAS Red Road Compass, in partnership with The Canadian Mental Health Authority, has secured funds from Canadian Heritage for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Community Projects, and intends to use a portion of said funds to host a series of free BBQs for community members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the alley to the north of 106 5th Ave be closed on August 10th, 2022; August 24th, 2022; and September 7th, 2022 from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm.
Carried
8.3 Terry Fox Run – Route Approval
Resolution No: 2022-0358
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED that the route, as indicated on the application, for the Terry Fox run on September 18, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm be approved.
Carried
9. Unfinished Business
10. Accounts
10.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2022-0359
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Account Cheques No. 29129 to No. 29246 totaling $563,776.13 as listed on Schedule A.
2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5127 to No. 5135 totaling $170,056.16 as listed on Schedule B.
3. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5136 to No. 5143 totaling $101,555.95 as listed on Schedule C.
4. Direct Deposits totaling $53,943.38 as listed on Schedule D.
5. Direct Deposits totaling $775.00 as listed on Schedule E.
Carried
10.2 To adopt the June 2022 financial statements
Resolution No: 2022-0360
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Six Months Ending June 30th, 2022 be adopted as received.
Carried
10.3 To approve grant to Communities in Bloom
Resolution No: 2022-0361
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED that a Grant be made to the Communities in Bloom Swan River Committee in the amount of $5,000.00 as included in the 2022 Financial Plan.
Carried
10.4 To transfer from surplus for security systems
Resolution No: 2022-0362
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Don Bobick
WHEREAS the 2022 Capital Budget included $23,000 for Pool, hall, arena security systems and the 2022 Financial Plan included $510,000 Transfer from Accumulated Surplus of which $23,000 was to fund the purchase of said security systems;
AND WHEREAS said security systems have been purchased at a total cost excluding GST of $24,373.42;
AND WHEREAS $9,474.85 was transferred from Accumulated Surplus to the General Operating Fund for the pool and hall security systems by Resolution 2022-0236 dated May 3, 2022;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $13,525.15 be transferred from Accumulated Surplus to the General Operating Fund.
Carried
10.5 To transfer from surplus for turn out gear
Resolution No: 2022-0363
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: David Moriaux
WHEREAS the 2022 Capital Budget included $26,000 for Firefighter turn out gear and the 2022 Financial Plan included $510,000 Transfer from Accumulated Surplus of which $26,000 was to fund the purchase of said turn out gear;
AND WHEREAS the turnout gear has been purchased at a cost excluding GST of $24,817.58;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $24,817.58 be transferred from Accumulated Surplus to the General Operating Fund.
Carried
10.6 To approve payment of 2022 Airport Commission levy
Resolution No: 2022-0364
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2022 municipal levy in the amount of $30,366.00 be approved for payment.
Carried
10.7 To approve assessment alterations
Resolution No: 2022-0365
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
WHEREAS Section 326 of The Municipal Act provides that a municipality may impose supplementary taxes, and Subsections 300(6) and 300(6.1) provide that a municipality may cancel or reduce taxes, upon receipt of assessment alterations from Manitoba Assessment Services;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment alterations made by Manitoba Assessment Services on July 6th, 15th and 28th be made to the 2022 Property and Business Tax Rolls, with the resulting increases totaling $110.86 and the resulting reductions totaling $377.79.
Carried
10.8 To transfer from surplus for fire extinguishers
Resolution No: 2022-0366
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
WHEREAS the 2022 Capital Budget included $16,000.00 for Fire extinguisher replacement and the 2022 Financial Plan included $510,000.00 Transfer from Accumulated Surplus of which $16,000.00 was to fund the purchase of said fire extinguishers;
AND WHEREAS $13,834.71 was transferred from Accumulated Surplus to the General Operating Fund for a previous purchase of fire extinguishers, but additional fire extinguishers have been purchased at a cost net of GST of $3,741.21;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $16,000.00 minus the amount previously transferred $13,834.71 leaving $2,165.29 be transferred from Accumulated Surplus to the General Operating Fund.
Carried
11. By-Laws
11.1 First reading of By-Law 19/2022 Pumper 1 Replacement
Resolution No: 2022-0367
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED THAT By-Law 19/2022, being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to provide for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the replacement of Swan River Fire Department Pumper 1 with all required equipment as a local improvement, be read a first time.
Carried
11.2 First reading of By-Law 20/2022 Business License
12. Notice of Motion
13. In Camera
Resolution No: 2022-0368
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried
14. Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2022-0369
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
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: 2022-0370
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:12pm.
Carried