The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Scales, Jacobson and Delaurier present. Councillor Sakal was absent.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the August 11th, 2011 special meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:

2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the August 16th, 2011 meeting of Council be received as amended.
Carried:

3. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River purchase a 1/18 page ad in the Snoriders Fall and Winter editions for a cost of $377 for each issue.
Carried:

4. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River purchase a ½ page ad in the Swan Valley & Area Recreation & Leisure Guide for the sum of $165.00 plus tax.
Carried:

5. RESOLVED that Council accept the Audit Proposal of Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 as per their letter dated August 3, 2011.
Carried:

6. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River accept the estimate of $8,800.00 from TBT Eng. Consulting Group of Winnipeg, MB for a Geotechnical Investigation of the Heyes and 6th Avenue North lift stations.
Carried:

7. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for July 2011 be received.
Carried:

8. RESOLVED that the Shared Services Agreement with the RM of Swan River be extended to include the years 2010 and 2011.
Carried:

9. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
General Accounts from Cheque No. 10033 to No. 10185 for a total of $2,107,660.24.
Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2679 to No. 2686 for a total of $94,943.41.
Carried:

10. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
Carried:

11. RESOLVED that the July, 2011 Protective Services Report be received.
Carried:

12. RESOLVED that the July, 2011 R.C.M.P. Reports be received.
Carried:

13. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
46/11 – 421 11th Ave N – Fire Pit
47/11 – 436 11th Ave N – Fence
48/11 – 12A 210 3rd Ave S – Deck
49/11 – 349 9th Ave S – Wooden Shed
50/11 – 211 7th Ave N – Detached Garage
51/11 – 339 5th Ave S – Replace House on original foundation
53/11 – 416 Kelsey Dr – Fence
54/11 – 222 8th Ave N – Demolish House
55/11 – 339 5th Ave S – Demolish House
56/11 – 801 Main St. – Demolish Gas Bar & Convenience Store
57/11 – 215 7th Ave N – Wood Shed
58/11 – 1202 Ross St. – Fence
59/11 – 708 2nd St. N. – Deck
60/11 – 426 7th Ave N – Demolish Shed
61/11 – 426 7th Ave N – Shed
62/11 – 6 Parkway Dr – Fire Pit
Carried:

14. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried:

15. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried:

16. RESOLVED that the Personnel Committee be authorized to sign Memorandum of Settlement between The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 851 and The Town of Swan River reflecting the entire agreement changes and undertakings for a renewal and revision of the Collective Agreement dated the 23rd day of July 2008.
Carried:

17. RESOLVED that this Council Meeting now adjourn.
Carried.