Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River, held in the Council Chamber at 216 Main Street West, Swan River, Manitoba on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Present: Reeve Lorne Henkelman
Councillors: Glen Foster, Don Machan, Alex Haluschak, Terry Neely, Earl Hrappstead, Brian Burick

GLEN FOSTER
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, September 25, 2012 be adopted as received.
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ALEX HALUSCHAK
EARL HRAPPSTEAD
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting, held Tuesday, October 9, 2012 be adopted as received.
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TERRY NEELY
ALEX HALUSCHAK
WHEREAS in the face of crime or conflict, restorative justice offers a philosophy and approach that views these matters principally as harm done to people and relationships; and
WHEREAS restorative justice approaches strive to provide support and opportunities for the voluntary participation and communication between those affected by crime and conflict (victims, offenders, community) to encourage accountability, reparation and a movement towards understanding, feelings of satisfaction, healing and a sense of closure; and
WHEREAS this year’s theme for Restorative Justice Week is “Diverse Needs; Unique Responses”, it is an opportunity to learn about restorative justice, educate and celebrate along with other communities across the country during the week;
THEREFORE the Rural Municipality of Swan River hereby proclaims November 18-15, 2012 as Restorative Justice Week.
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ALEX HALUSCHAK
GLEN FOSTER
RESOLVED that the 10% Holdback on the 2012 Gravel Hauling Contract be paid out to Mykula Contracting Ltd.
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TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that Reeve, Lorne Henkelman, be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding as presented by the Town of Swan River pertaining to the Annexation of NE 16-36-27W and proposed declining municipal tax compensation schedule.
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BRIAN BURICK
GLEN FOSTER
WHEREAS there are numerous areas in the Swan River Valley where there is no cell service, or very poor quality cell service;
AND WHEREAS the majority of the residents, business owners, students, councillors, employees and travelers now carry cell phones for convenience, accessibility and safety;
AND WHEREAS letters have been sent to MTS Allstream Inc. in the past in an effort to make the company aware of the seriousness of the request, and of the number of cell phone users who are being billed full costs, but not receiving adequate service and there has been a deterioration of services since that time;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Swan River shall request MTS Allstream Inc. to give serious consideration to the number of cell phone customers in the Swan River Valley that pay full costs and receive little or no services and that steps be taken to provide adequate services to this area that will more fairly represent the fees for service that are being charged.
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DON MACHAN
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be approved for payment:
General Cheque #7961 to #8012 for a total of $279,810.54;
Payroll Cheque #4685 to #4695 for a total of $12,544.00 and
Council Payroll Cheque #4696 to #4702 for a total of $8,175.30
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TERRY NEELY
BRIAN BURICK
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, this meeting go into Camera and close the meeting to the public to “discuss personnel matters”.
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EARL HRAPPSTEAD
TERRY NEELY
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
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TERRY NEELY
DON MACHAN
RESOLVED that this meeting now adjourn.
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