The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Scales, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present.
Minutes:
1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for June 7th, 2011 meeting of Council be received.
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2. RESOLVED that the minutes of the May 17th, 2011 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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3. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 5/2011 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to amend the Town of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. 9/2004 reclassifying Lot 1 of Special Plan 3206 DLTO from “RS-6” Residential Single Family Zone to “OR” Open Space/Recreational Zone be read a first time.
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4. RESOLVED that the quotation from Valley Bearing & Auto Ltd. for a John Bean, 2 post lift hoist as per Schedule “A” attached be approved.
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5. RESOLVED that Council sign a Memorandum of Understanding as amended with the Swan Valley Credit Union regarding naming rights for Phase 1 of the Swan Valley Recreation & Wellness Centre.
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6. RESOLVED that the Swan River “Healthy Together Now Committee” be authorized to block off the north half of the 400 block on 7th Ave. N. from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 9th, 2011 in order to hold a Bike Rodeo.
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7. RESOLVED that the AMM lobby the Provincial and Federal Government for an increase in financial support for libraries in Manitoba.
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8. RESOLVED that Metis Child, Family and Community Services be authorized to block off the backlane from Merv’s Audiotronics to Swan Vision Center inclusive, on June 16th, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in order to hold an Aboriginal Day Community Barbeque to promote awareness and understanding of their role in the community.
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9. RESOLVED that the quotation from Nykolaishen Farm Equip Ltd for a John Deere 4 wheel drive tractor model 2520 complete with a 62D inch Mid-Mount Side Discharge Mower as per Schedule “A” attached be approved.
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10. RESOLVED that Patricia Kristjanson be hired for the R.C.M.P. Clerk Stenographer position with employment to commence on June 13, 2011.
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11. RESOLVED that the week of June 12th to 18th, 2011 be proclaimed National Public Service Week in the Town of Swan River.
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12. RESOLVED that the May, 2011 Protective Services Report be received.
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13. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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14. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2011 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to amend By-Law No. 2/2009 authorizing the borrowing for renewal of water mains, sewer main and storm sewer renewals, base work and any other related works on Main Street between 4th and 9th Avenue be read a second time.
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15. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2011 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to amend By-Law No. 2/2009 authorizing the borrowing for renewal of water mains, sewer main and storm sewer renewals, base work and any other related works on Main Street between 4th and 9th Avenue be read a third time and be passed.
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16. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for May 2011 be received.
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17. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
19/11 3 Parkdale Dr – Wood Fence
20/11 340 5th Ave – Storage Shed
21/11 416 Currie Rd N – C-Duplex
22/11 323 7th Ave S – Fence
23/11 2 Parkside Dr – Fence
24/11 218 2nd Ave S – Fence
25/11 456 Laverendry Bay – Wooden Deck
26/11 116 6th Ave S – Renovation
27/11 319 6th Ave S – Fire Pit
28/11 106 Parkview Dr – Detached Garage
29/11 316 12th Ave S – House & Attached Garage
30/11 340 Crescent Dr – Shed
31/11 107 6th Ave W – Fence
32/11 224 8th Ave S – Weeping Tile Installation
33/11 420 11th Ave S – House & Attached Garage
34/11 118 Crocus Dr – Fire Pit
35/11 305 8th Ave S – Fire Pit
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18. RESOLVED that accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 9737 to No. 9819 for a total of $399,122.23.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2628 to No. 2634 for a total of $77,564.16
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19. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
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20. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
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21. RESOLVED that this Council Meeting now adjourn.
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