The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, and Friesen, Whyte and Delaurier and Sakal present.

1.
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the April 17th, 2012 meeting of Council be received.
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2.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the April 3rd, 2012 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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3.
RESOLVED that the AMM Group Benefits package as presented by Western Financial Group and attached as Schedule “A” be hereby approved.
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4.
RESOLVED that Leslie Galischuk be hired as a Seasonal Labourer with the Public Works Department with employment to commence on April 23rd, 2012.
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5.
RESOLVED that the proposed subdivision of part of Lot 2 Plan 35985 DLTO and numbered by Manitoba Local Government Community Planning Services File No. 4-455-12-3842 be hereby approved, subject to:
(1) That all overdue taxes be paid prior to final approval of this subdivision application.
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6.
WHEREAS the Thunderhill Ski Club is requesting financial assistance with the proposed lift upgrades and hill expansion and this request has been sent to the G-7 and a formula drafted on a per capita basis across the entire G-7.
Therefore let it be resolved that the Town of Swan River commit $30,000 in each of the 2013 and 2014 Budget years.
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7.
RESOLVED that the Manitoba Lung Association be authorized to hold a Door to Door campaign within the Town of Swan River between May 21st, 2012 and May 31st, 2012.
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8.
RESOLVED that the March, 2012 R.C.M.P. Reports be received.
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9.
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 11269 to No. 11328 for a total of $66,617.96.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2827 to No. 2835 for a total of $78,796.83.
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10.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 4/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the closing of a public reserve be read a 1st time long.
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11.
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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12.
RESOLVED that the plans for the proposed town office be approved and the construction manager be authorized to proceed with tender documents.
Tabled
For – 5
Against – 2
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13.
RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
11/12 120-128 6th Ave N Renovations
12/12 201 2nd Ave N House & Basement
13/12 453 9th Ave N Fence
14/12 316 12th Ave S Fence
15/12 314 12th Ave S Fence
16/12 312 12th Ave S Fence
17/12 310 12th Ave S Fence
18/12 308 12th Ave S Fence
19/12 306 12th Ave S Fence
20/12 210 3rd Ave N Sign
21/12 456 LaVerendrye Bay Fence
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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 reopened to the public.
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16.
RESOLVED that this Council Meeting now adjourn.
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