The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Wednesday, August 21, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, and Friesen, Whyte and Sakal present. Councillor Delaurier was absent.
Delegation:
Neil Brown from the Swan Valley Historical Museum was present to respond to any questions regarding their Financial Statement for 2011.
Minutes:
1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the August 21st, 2012 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried:
2. RESOLVED that the minutes of the July 10th and July 18th special meetings and the July 17th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:
3. RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant in the amount of $7,400 to the Swan Valley Historical Museum.
Defeated:
4. RESOLVED that the resignation of Hein Doan effective September 8th, 2012 be accepted with regret.
Carried:
5. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
Carried:
6. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for July 2012 be received.
Carried:
7. RESOLVED that the July 2012 R.C.M.P. Reports be received.
Carried:
8. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 11/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the supply and installation of a deck scale including road construction at the Swan River Landfill Site be read a second time.
Carried:
9. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 11/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the supply and installation of a deck scale including road construction at the Swan River Landfill Site 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:
10. RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the month ended July 31st, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:
11. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
62/12 10 Park Dr Wooden Deck
63/12 217 2nd Ave Fence
64/12 #4-441 Dixie Rd Shed
65/12 420 Kelsey Dr Fence
66/12 501 Specht Rd Shed
67/12 #2-416 Currie Rd Fire Pit
68/12 1 Empress Dr Porch
69/12 304 Heyes St Fire Pit
70/12 1332 1st St N Fence
71/12 1479 3rd St N Heavy Duty Mechanics Shop
72/12 325 8th Ave S Garage
73/12 219 5th Ave N Fence
74/12 512 2nd St N Deck
75/12 210 9th Ave N Weeping Tile
76/12 569 3rd Ave S Mobile Office Building
77/12 Units 402-406 205 2nd Ave W Unit 5 Multi-Plex
78/12 Units 202&205&302&305 2nd Ave S 8 Unit Partial 2 Storey Multi-Plex
79/12 Units 102-105 205 2nd Ave W 5 Unit Multi-Plex
80/12 Unit 301 & 401 205 2nd Ave W Duplex
81/12 Unit 101 & 201 205 2nd Ave W Duplex
82/12 Unit 107 & 206 205 2nd Ave W 2 Storey Duplex
83/12 Unit 306 & 407 205 2nd Ave W 2 Storey Duplex
Carried:
12. RESOLVED that the Financing Quote for the new Municipal Office, submitted by the RBC Royal Bank and dated July 23rd, 2012 be accepted.
The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the financing agreement on behalf of the Town of Swan River.
Carried:
13. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 11790 to No. 11949 for a total of $2,629,868.24
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2887 to No. 2911 for a total of $184,158.69
Carried:
14. RESOLVED that Council approve a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Swan Valley Crisis Centre to assist with operating expenditures.
Carried:
15. RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Swan Valley Historical Museum.
Carried:
16. RESOLVED that Associated Engineering be authorized to proceed with the Water Treatment Plant – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrade as per their proposal dated May 24th, 2012; but not including the update of the SCADA sceen graphics option.
Carried:
17. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried:
18. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried
19. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
Carried: