The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier, Sakal and Whyte present.

The newly elected Councillor Whyte took his Oath of Office just prior to the Council meeting.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for the November 15th, 2011 meeting of Council be received.
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2. RESOLVED that the minutes of the November 1st, 2011 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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3. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 10547 to No.10592 for a total of $357,591.84.
(2) Payroll Accounts from Cheque No. 2732 to No. 2740 for a total of $89,044.27.
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4. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
88/11 – 1541 Main St – Weeping Tile
89/11 – 431 11th Ave N – Shed
90/11 – 337 6th Ave S – Deck
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5. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Report be received.
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6. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for October 2011 be received.
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7. RESOLVED that Glen McKenzie and Duane Whyte be approved to attend the PRHA Doctor Recruitment meeting in Winnipegosis on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.
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8. RESOLVED that a grant in the amount of $385.90 to Manitoba Crime Stoppers for 2011 be hereby approved.
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9. RESOLVED that the 2011/2012 Standing Committees and Other Appointments be hereby adopted.
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10. RESOLVED that the assets of the Enterprise Centre are turned over to the new Swan Valley Development Corporation effective November 10th, 2011.
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11. WHEREAS the RM of Swan River and Town of Swan River have been involved in discussions regarding future land use planning and revenue sharing through the joint Planning for the Future committee;
AND WHEREAS this committee feels a broad based revenue sharing agreement would be beneficial to all parties involved;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River supports in principal the negotiation of a revenue sharing agreement on future commercial and industrial properties within both the Town of Swan River and the RM of Swan River.
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12. RESOLVED that the October, 2011 R.C.M.P. Reports be received.
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13. BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River contribute $2,000.00 to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Christmas Midnight Madness Promotion.
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14. RESOLVED that this Council Meeting now adjourn.
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