The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 20th, 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.
Conditional Use Hearing:
Conditional Use Hearing No. 2/2011 was called to order by Mayor McKenzie who advised that the purpose of the hearing was to hear representation for or against the following application:
Application by Romy Russell to allow a Physiotherapy Clinic/Meeting Hall and other similar uses in a “CN” Commercial Neighborhood Zone, on Lot 12 Plan 3204 DLTO and described as 1310-3rd St N.
Romy Russell was present and explained her reason for making application and answered questions put forward by Council.
There being no other persons present who wished to speak at the hearing the Conditional Use Hearing was adjourned.
Delegations:
Denise Gogal regarding proposal to light up Legion Park for the Christmas Season.
Lawrence Hart regarding financing for the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre.
Minutes:
1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the December 20th, 2011 meeting of Council be received.
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2. RESOLVED that the minutes of the December 6th, 2011 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:
3. RESOLVED that the Application for Conditional Use by Romy Russell to allow a Physiotherapy Clinic/Meeting Hall and similar uses in a “CN” Commercial Neighborhood Zone, on Lot 12, Plan 3204 DLTO and described as 1310-3rd St N be hereby approved.
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4. RESOLVED that the November, 2011 R.C.M.P. Report be received.
Carried:
5. RESOLVED that Duane Whyte be authorized to attend the Parkland Medical Services Team meeting in Dauphin, MB on January 9th, 2012 and also the Medical Job Fair being held in Winnipeg, MB on January 30th, 2012.
Carried:
6. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
93/11 ~ 514 Main St ~ Weeping Tile
94/11 ~ 514 Main St ~ Deck
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7. RESOLVED that Matt Leslie be authorized to attend Year 2 of the Water & Wastewater School at Red River College in Winnipeg, MB, February 27th – March 2nd, 2012.
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8. RESOLVED that Jordan Rooks and Matt Leslie be authorized to attend the Manitoba Water and Waste Water Association Conference and a Disinfections Alternative Workshop in Brandon, MB January 9th – 11th, 2012.
Carried:
9. RESOLVED that the 2012 Schedule of fees, rates and prices charged for various Town of Swan River Services as per Schedule “A” attached be approved.
Carried:
10. WHEREAS Section 163 of The Municipal Act provides that “A Council may adopt an interim operating budget to have effect only until the Council adopts the operating budget for the fiscal year”;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following operating budget be adopted for the year 2012:
General Operating Requirements:
General Government Services $ 200,000.00
Protective Services $ 150,000.00
Transportation Services $ 250,000.00
Environmental Health Services $ 160,000.00
Public Health & Welfare Services $ 50,000.00
Environmental Development Services $ 10,000.00
Economic Development Services $ 30,000.00
Recreation & Cultural Services $ 75,000.00
Fiscal Services $ 150,000.00
$1,075,000.00
Water & Sewer Utility Operating Requirements:
Water Supply $ 100,000.00
Sewage Disposal $ 60,000.00
Utility Reserve $ 60,000.00
Reserve Withdrawals $ 140,000.00
Machinery Reserve $ 220,000.00
$ 580,000.00
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11. RESOLVED that accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 10711 to No. 10790 for a total of $147,496.92.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2752 to No. 2766 for a total of $86,498.78.
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12. RESOLVED that the resignation of Patricia Kristjanson, R.C.M.P. Clerk Stenographer be accepted retroactive to December 16th, 2011.
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13. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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14. 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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15. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried:
16. RESOLVED that this Council Meeting now adjourn.
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