The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte and Delaurier present. Councillor Sakal was absent.

Public Hearing:

Variation Hearing No. 6/2012 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 Kyle Machan to vary the minimum off street parking requirement from 4 stalls to 3 stalls to allow the construction of an addition to the rear of the building on Lot 6, Plan 3211 and located at 505 Main Street in Swan River, MB.

Kyle Machan provided the Council with information about his proposed addition to his business and anaswered any questions they asked.

There being no other persons present who wished to speak regarding this matter the hearing was adjourned.

Minutes

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the September 4th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the September 18th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be received.
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3. RESOLVED that Council authorize a donation of $300.00 to Ducks Unlimited for Project Webfoot.
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4 RESOLVED that Mayor McKenzie be authorized to attend the Disaster Management Conference being held November 7th to 9th, 2012 in Winnipeg, MB.
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5. RESOLVED that quotation from Bordian Contracting for sidewalk repairs on 2nd Street N. between 7th & 8th Avenue N. be accepted as per Schedule “A” attached.
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6. RESOLVED that Variation Application No. 6/2012 by Kyle Machan to vary the off street parking requirement from 4 stalls to 3 stalls to allow the construction of an addition on the rear of the building on Lot 6, Plan No. 3211 DLTO and located at 505 Main Street, Swan River, MB be hereby approved.
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7. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for August 2012 be received.
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8. RESOLVED that Eric Arp be authorized to attend the MB Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Day being held in Brandon, MB on October 3rd, 2012.
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9. RESOLVED that Julie Fothergill and Shirley Bateman be authorized to attend the MMAA District meeting held in Grandview, MB on September 17th, 2012.
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10. RESOLVED that the following utility bill be added to the property tax roll:
Account Address Roll #
10280000.02 320 Crescent Dr 0213100.000
10700000.07 225 Crescent Dr 0249200.000
12001030.00 124 Centennial Dr 0071500.000
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11. RESOLVED that the Ross Wastewater Pumping Station Probable Capital Cost Estimate submitted by Associated Engineering to upgrade the Lift Station as outlined in Schedule “A” attached be received.
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12. RESOLVED that the August , 2012 R.C.M.P. Reports be received..
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13. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 12000 to No. 12077 for a total of $219,255.33
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2920 to No. 2929 for a total of $ 82,032.12
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14. RESOLVED that the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Conference being held in Winnipeg, MB on November 26th – 29th, 2012.
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15. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
91/12 315 Centennial Dr. S Fence
92/12 102 Heyes St Fence
93/12 560 3rd Ave S Office Addition
94/12 558 3rd Ave S Renovate Office
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16. RESOLVED that the month of October be proclaimed “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in the Town of Swan River.
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17. RESOLVED that Darren Fedorchuk be hired for the Fire Chief position with duties to commence on September 24th, 2012 as per terms outlined on Schedule “A” attached.
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18. 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 second time.
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19. 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 third time and be passed.
Glen McKenzie yes
Don Bobick yes
Phylis Friesen yes
Jason Delaurier yes
Lance Jacobson yes
Jason Sakal absent
Duane Whyte yes
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20. RESOLVED that Kelly Hart be authorized to attend the Manitoba Employees Benefit Program, Benefits Administration Seminar being held October 9th, 2012 in Dauphin, MB.
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21. WHEREAS Council and Employees of the Town of Swan River have an option of purchasing jackets as part of a group purchase.
THEREFORE be it resolved that no public funds shall be used in the purchase of these jackets.
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22. 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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23. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
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24. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.