The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Delaurier presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, and Friesen present. Absent were Mayor McKenzie, Councillors Sakal and Whyte.

Delegation:
Skateboard Union represented by Kyle Mahan, Bryon Fried and Cheryl Shearer updated Council on the Skate Park Project and outlined plans for the final stages.

1.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the March 6th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:

2.
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the March 20th, 2012 meeting of Council be received.
Carried:

3.
RESOLVED that the 2012 Budget for the Swan Valley Planning District be approved.
Carried:

4.
RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
7/12 126 7th Ave N Demolish Detached Garage
8/12 313 11th Ave S RTM on Full Basement
Carried:

5.
RESOLVED that the bid submitted by Stardust Construction for the Swan River Nuisance Grounds Management for a three year term be approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached.
Carried:

6.
RESOLVED that Swan River Title Loans be authorized to operate a pawnbrokers business within the Town of Swan River as per the terms and conditions outlined in By-Law 23/95.
Carried:

7.
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
Carried:

8.
RESOLVED that the accounts for the Swan Valley Recreation & Wellness Project –Loan Account be hereby approved:
Cheque No. 35 to No. 41 for a total of $28,606.14
Carried:

9.
RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River authorize the Deputy Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure funding agreement between the Government of Manitoba and the Town of Swan River for funding for the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre.
Carried:

10.
RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River authorize the Deputy Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Canada-Manitoba Building Canada Fund funding agreement between the Government of Manitoba and the Town of Swan River for funding for the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre.
Carried:

11.
RESOLVED that Ken Kokot be appointed Weed Inspector for the Town of Swan River.
Carried:

12.
RESOLVED that Shirley Bateman, Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend The Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association Conference in Winnipeg, MB on April 22nd to 25th, 2012.
Carried:

13.
RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the year ended December 31st, 2011 be adopted as received.
Carried:

14.
RESOLVED that accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 11171 to No. 11233 for a total of $142,886.72.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2812 to No. 2819 for a total of $78,348.97.
Carried:

15.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the payment of remuneration to members of Council be read a second time.
Carried:

16.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 3/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the entering into an agreement for policing services with the Government of Canada be read a first time long.
Carried:

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