The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present.
Delegations:
Bill Musey regarding spring melt and river bank concerns.
Minutes:
1.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the March 5th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:
2.
RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for the March 19th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried:
3.
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council approve the payment of a membership fee to Manitoba Communities in Bloom in the amount of $400.00.
Carried:
4.
WHEREAS a resolution has been received from the Swan River Parks & Recreation Commission recommending that the Kinsmen Pool be opened for the 2013 season;
AND WHEREAS the Richardson Recreation & Wellness Centre will be opening this fall;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Kinsmen Pool be opened for the 2013 season;
AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kinsmen Pool be closed at the end of August 2013 and that it will be decommissioned at that time.
Carried:
5.
RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for February 2013 be received.
Carried:
6.
RESOLVED that Cal Dahl and Kurt Rewerts be authorized to attend the Vehicle Extrication Seminar being held in Brandon, MB on April 19 to April 21, 2013.
Carried:
7.
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
Carried:
8.
RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the year ended December 31st, 2012 be adopted as received.
Carried:
9.
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 12875 to No. 12943 for a total of $217,471.62.
(2) Payroll Accounts from Cheque No. 3034 to No.3041 for a total of $74,527.80.
Carried:
10.
RESOLVED that Ken Kokot be authorized to attend the 2013 Municipal Weed Control Update meeting being held in Carberry, MB on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013.
Carried:
11.
WHEREAS the Town of Swan River has issues with the method the North-West Regional Library determines municipal levy required from each municipal partner;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the North-West Regional Library Board address this issue prior to November 30th, 2013 in order to have a method of municipal levy requisitioning acceptable to all partners prior to the 2014 budget year;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that should this deadline pass with no formula agreed upon that the Town of Swan River will consider rescinding By-law No. 39/67 of the Town of Swan River and terminating the agreement dated December 27th, 1967 establishing the North-West Regional Library.
Carried:
12.
RESOLVED that Eric Arp be authorized to attend the Manitoba Building Officials Association 2013 Annual Spring Seminar being held in Winnipeg, MB on April 17th & 18th, 2013.
Carried:
13.
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried:
14.
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried:
15.
RESOLVED that $100,000.00 be allocated to the Office Building Reserve Fund retroactive to December 31st, 2012.
Carried:
16.
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
Carried: