The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 20th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present. Jacobson absent.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the July 16th, 2013 regular meeting and the minutes of August 7th, 2013 special meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the August 20th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be received.
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3. RESOLVED that the assessment alterations amendments as listed by Manitoba Local Government Assessment Services dated July 17th, 2013 be made to the 2013 Tax Roll under authority of Section 300(6) and 326 of The Municipal Act.
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4. RESOLVED that the Point of Sale System for the Recreation & Wellness Centre be leased from Activenet for the amount of $756.00/month based on 2012 Kinsmen pool revenue.
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5. RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Call Report for July 2013 be received.
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6. RESOLVED that the firm of Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be appointed Auditor for the fiscal year 2013.
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7. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 4/2013 being a by-law to regulate body modification be read a second time.
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8. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 4/2013 being a by-law to regulate body modification be read a third time and be passed.
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9. RESOLVED that the following sewer line repair invoice be added to taxes.
Roll #214500.000 Inv#7653 $4268.86
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10. RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the month ended July 31st, 2013 be adopted as received.
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11. RESOLVED that the proposed change notice submitted by Ladel Construction in the amount of $38,242.00 for the Veterans Community Hall roof repairs be accepted.
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Councillor Delaurier excused himself from the discussion and vote.

12. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 13469 to No. 13676 for a total of $2,610,839.69.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3119 to 3135 for a total of $194,890.29.
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13. RESOLVED that two members of Communities in Bloom Committee be authorized to attend the Manitoba Communities in Bloom Provincial Conference and Awards Ceremony on September 6th and 7th, 2013 in Selkirk, MB with expenses covered by Town of Swan River.
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14. RESOLVED that the July, 2013 R.C.M.P. Report be received.
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15. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for July 2013 be received.
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16. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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17. RESOLVED that Council of the Town of Swan River shall meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the months of July & August commencing in July 2014.
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18. RESOLVED that Derek Poole be authorized to attend the Landfill Operations Basic Seminar being held in Winnipeg, MB on October 8th and 9th, 2013.
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19. 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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20. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
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21. RESOLVED that the letter of resignation dated August 15th, 2013 submitted by Wayne Bass be accepted.
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22. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjorn.
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