The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, and Sakal present. Absent was Jason Delaurier.

Delegations
Kathleen Sterma, Secretary-Treasurer, North West Regional Library reviewed the proposed 2012 Budget and answered questions from Council Members.

1.
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the February 28th, 2012 meeting of Council be received.
Carried:

2.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 7th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:

3.
RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Detailed 2011 R.C.M.P. Reports be received.
Carried:

4.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 1/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to Amend the Town of Swan River Building By-Law No. 9/98 be read a second time.
Carried:

5.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 1/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to Amend the Town of Swan River Building By-Law No. 9/98 be read a third time and be passed.
Carried:

6.
RESOLVED that the month of March be proclaimed Red Cross Month within the Town of Swan River.
Carried:

7.
RESOLVED that the offer to purchase Lot 9, Block 2, Plan 23531 by Dessiree and Kevin Fisher of Swan River, MB be approved as per Schedule “A” attached.
Carried:

8.
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
Carried:

9.
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 10997 to No. 11131 for a total of $194,378.74.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2796 to No. 2811 for a total of $166,110.22.
Carried:

10.
RESOLVED that the accounts for the Swan Valley Recreation & Wellness Project-Loan Account be hereby approved:
2011 Cheque No. A-B and No. 1-12 for a total of $1,178,086.65
2012 Cheque No. 13-34 for a total of $145,230.90
Carried:

11.
RESOLVED that Councillor Whyte be reimbursed $31.81 for expenses incurred when meeting with the Regional Recruiter on February 14th, 2012 regarding Doctor recruitment for our area.
Carried:

12.
RESOLVED that Eric Arp be authorized to attend a Seminar titled “Trees for Streets & Parks in Manitoba Communities” being hosted by Jeffries Nurseries Ltd., March 1st, 2012 in Portage la Prairie, MB.
Carried:

13.
RESOLVED that the Swan River Handi Transit Van Draft Financial Statements for Year ended December 31st, 2011 and prepared by Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be hereby approved as received.
Carried:

14.
RESOLVED that the tender submitted by Brandt for a John Deere Wheel Loader as per Schedule “A” attached to approved.
Carried:

15.
RESOLVED that Birchwood Cemetery Fee Schedule as per Schedule ”A” attached be hereby approved and that these fees take effect on March 1st, 2012.
Carried:

16.
RESOLVED that the 2012 Budget for the North-West Regional Library be approved.
Carried:

17.
RESOLVED that Kelly Filipchuk be appointed to the Swan Lake Water Conservation District as the Town of Swan River community representative.
Carried:

18.
WHEREAS the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, under the terms of the Framework Agreement Treaty Land Entitlement, have acquired Lot 13, Special Plan 3211 DLTO, located within the Town of Swan River;
AND WHEREAS the Nation and the Town, pursuant to the Municipal Act and the Framework Agreement have drafted a Municipal Development and Services Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of the Town of Swan River.
Carried:

19.
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River participate in the GX94 “a Buck a Day 2012” for a cost of $365.00.
Defeated:

20.
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried:

21.
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried:

22.
RESOLVED that this Council Meeting now adjourn.
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