The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Whyte, Friesen, Delaurier, and Sakal present.
Public Hearing:
1) Variation Hearing No. 3/2012 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 Second Generation Group to vary minimum site area requirement from 100’ to 55’ to allow bare-land condominiums on Lot 5, Block 1, Plan No. 2315 being 422 Currie Road, Swan River, MB.
There being no persons present who wished to speak regarding this matter the hearing was adjourned.
2) Rezoning Hearing for By-Law No. 7/2012 and Conditional Use Hearing No. 2/2012 were called to order by Mayor McKenzie who advised that the purpose of the hearing was to hear representation for or against the following applications:
Application by Wendy Vanderwalt and Glenda Foster to re-zone a description of Block 60, Plan 914 being all that portion lying to the north of a line drawn parallel with and distant northerly 100 feet from the southern boundary of said Block except Road Plan 1023 DLTO and being 203 Centennial Drive South, Swan River, MB from “RS-5” Residential Single Family to “CH” Commercial Highway Zone and Conditional Use Application No. 2/2012 to allow a retail fabric store to operate in a “CH” Commercial Highway Zone.
Dale Wiebach, spoke in favor of the application stating it would be an asset to the area.
Councillor Delaurier asked if there would be adequate parking and Wendy Vanderwalt assured him that there was ample parking for their needs.
There being no other persons present who wished to speak regarding this matter the Mayor adjourned the hearing.
Delegation: Dennis Medwid regarding construction and noise by-law enforcement.
Minutes:
1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the May 8th, 2012 special meeting and the June 5th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:
2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the June 19th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried:
3. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 7/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend the Town of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. 9/2004 reclassifying Desc Block 60, Plan 914 all that portion lying to the north of a line drawn parallel with and distant northerly 100 feet
from the southern boundary of said block except Road Plan 1023 DLTO from “RS-5” Residential Single Family Zone to “CH”Commercial Highway Zone be read a second time.
Carried:
4. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 7/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend the Town of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. 9/2004 reclassifying Desc Block 60, Plan 914 all that portion lying to the north of a line drawn parallel with and distant northerly 100 feet from the southern boundary of said block except Road Plan 1023 DLTO from “RS-5” Residential Single Family Zone to “CH”Commercial Highway Zone be read a third time and be passed.
Glen McKenzie – yes
Don Bobick – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Carried:
5. RESOLVED that Conditional Use Application No. 2/2012 by Wendy Vanderwalt and Glenda Foster to allow a retail fabric store to operate in a “CH” Commercial Highway Zone on Description of Block 60, Plan 914 being all that portion lying to the north of a line drawn parallel with and distant northerly 100 feet from the southern boundary of said block except Road Plan 1023 and located at 203 Centennial Drive South be hereby approved without conditions.
Carried:
6. RESOLVED that Variation Application No. 3/2012 by Second Generation Group to vary the minimum site area requirement from 100’ to 55’ to allow bare-land condominiums on Lot 5, Block 1, Plan No. 2315 and located at 422 Currie Road be hereby approved without conditions.
Carried:
7. RESOLVED that the North-West Regional Library Financial Statement for the year ended December 31st, 2011 and prepared by Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be received.
Carried:
8. RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River does hereby agree to increase the annual contribution to the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Inc. for Doctor Retention & Recruitment from .25 mills to .40 mills for 2012-2016 in order to provide sufficient funding to the foundation in their efforts to provide the Swan River Valley with much needed medical professionals.
Carried:
9. RESOLVED that the Parkland Tourism May 31st, 2012 report submitted by Bev Potten be received.
Carried:
10. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
Carried:
11. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for May 2012 be received.
Carried:
12. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 11548 to No. 11630 for a total of $156,896.22.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2869 to No. 2876 for a total of $94,177.62.
Carried:
13. 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 second time as amended.
Carried:
14. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 10/2012 being a By-Law for regulating noise within the Town of Swan River be read a 1st time long.
Carried:
15. 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 second time.
Carried:
16. 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 third time and be passed.
Glen McKenzie – yes
Don Bobick – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Carried:
17. 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 third time and be passed.
Glen McKenzie – yes
Don Bobick – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Carried:
Councillor Jacobson provided written notice that at the July 17/2012 regular meeting of Council he will bring forward a resolution to reverse Resolution No. 6 dated June 5th, 2012 regarding parking requirement for the Planned Unit Development on Lots 8 to 13, Plan 1266.
He also advised that he will be presenting a resolution to approve one parking space per unit for the Planned Unit Development.
18. RESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn.
Carried: