The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Delaurier chairing the meeting until Mayor McKenzie arrived at 8:00 p.m.

Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, and Sakal were present.

Public Hearing was called to order by Deputy Mayor Delaurier who advised that the purpose of the hearing was to hear representation for or against By-Law 4/2012 being a by-law to close a public reserve.

There being no persons present who wished to speak at the hearing, the hearing was adjourned.

Delegation: Troy Turton regarding request to remove storage trailer from Swan River Municipal Developers property.

Minutes:

1.
RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for the June 5th, 2012 meeting of Council be received.
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2.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the May 15th, 2012 regular meeting, the May 23rd, 2012 special meeting and the May 29th, 2012 special meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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3.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 8/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River providing for the control of traffic and parking of vehicles be read a first time.
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4.
RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $12,000 to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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5.
RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $1,000 to the Association for Community Living.
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6.
RESOLVED that request by Swan River Friendship Centre Housing Corporation to reduce the parking requirements from 1.5 to 1 per dwelling unit for the Planned Unit Development on Lot 8 to 13 Plan 1266 be hereby approved.
Defeated:

7.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 9/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River providing for the regulation and control of animals within the limits of the Town of Swan River be read a first time.
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8.
RESOLVED that the Mayor and CAO are authorized to sign a one year contract with Century 21 to list the Riverbend Subdivision lots as per proposal submitted.
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9.
RESOLVED that a donation of a map ad in the North Mountain Riders Snow Mobile Club’s trail map be approved.
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10.
RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $317.50 to the 2012 Safe Grad Committee.
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11.
WHEREAS the third week in June has been designated as Public Service Week by an act of Parliament; and
WHEREAS professional public service employees at all levels are continually finding new and better ways to deliver services to citizens; and
WHEREAS through dedication, partnership and cooperation, public service employees provide Canadians with the services that make our society safe and prosperous; and
WHEREAS public servants at all levels continually prove their dedication and importance by working as a team in both their official capacities and with events beneficial to their communities; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT KNOWN THAT I, Glen McKenzie, Mayor of the Town of Swan River, do hereby proclaim the week of June 10th – 16th, 2012 as Public Service Week in the Town of Swan River and do commend its thoughtful observance to all citizens of our community.
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12.
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 11457 to No. 11547 for a total of $108,526.48.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2853 to No. 2868 for a total of $174,009.95.
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13.
RESOLVED that Water Survey of Canada, a division of Environment Canada be authorized to locate a hydrometric station on the Swan River at PR 10A within the Town of Swan River as per their proposal dated May 24th, 2012.
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14.
RESOLVED that the quotation from Broadfence Ltd. of Winnipeg, MB to supply of 600 feet of construction fence be approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached.
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15.
RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
25/12 410 Kelsey Dr Renovations
26/12 1621 Main St New Storefront & Canopy
27/12 431 11th Ave N Deck
28/12 15 Parkdale Dr Fence
29/12 221 6th Ave N Fence
30/12 116 7th Ave N Demolish Garage
31/12 116 7th Ave N Garage
32/12 335 River Rd Deck
33/12 428 9th Ave N Fire Pit
34/12 117 Crocus Dr Garage
35/12 111 4th Ave W Fence
36/12 314 12th Ave S House & Garage
37/12 312 12th Ave S House & Garage
38/12 129 4th Ave S Sign
39/12 200 10th Ave S Fence
40/12 111 6th Ave W House & Garage
41/12 309 7th Ave S Fence
42/12 217 7th Ave N Fence
43/12 212 Hill Ave Fence
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16.
RESOLVED that the May, 2012 Protective Services Report be received.
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17.
RESOLVED that Duane Whyte and Glen McKenzie be authorized to attend a Parkland Medical Services Committee meeting being held in Dauphin, MB on June 18th, 2012.
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18.
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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19.
RESOLVED that Phyl Friesen be authorized to attend the Manitoba Communities in Bloom conference on September 7th and 8th, 2012 in Virden, MB.
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20.
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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21.
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act that this meeting be reopened to the public.
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22.
RESOLVED that bids received for the Swan River Municipal Office tender be approved as per Schedule “A” attached and totaling $2,402,219.46.
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23.
RESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn.
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