The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. Mayor McKenzie presiding, Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier, Sakal and Whyte present.
Minutes
1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the October 1st, 2013 regular meeting of Council be received.
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2. RESOLVED that the minutes of the September 17th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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3. RESOLVED that Justin Lumax be hired for the Public Works Labourer position with employment to commence on October 17th, 2013.
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4. RESOLVED that The Town of Swan River adopt a class in Project Webfoot for the sum of $300.00.
Defeated:
5. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River incurs extremely high fees to accept credit card payments and these costs are passed on to the taxpayers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that effective January 1st, 2014, the Town will no longer authorize the use of credit cards to pay property taxes, utility bills or any other invoices issued by the Town.
The Town strongly encourages its residents to take advantage of their online banking services as an alternate method of payment.
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6. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 5/2013 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River providing for collection and disposal of waste within the Town of Swan River 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
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7. RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the month ended August 31st, 2013 be adopted as received.
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8. WHEREAS seniors and elders are valued for their continued leadership, including formal and informal contributions to our families and communities throughout our families and communities throughout our great province; and
WHEREAS seniors and elders are diverse with varying interests, accomplishments, values and backgrounds; and
WHEREAS seniors and elders remain active, connected members of our society, illustrating the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices; and
WHEREAS seniors and elders enrich our lives by listening and sharing their extension knowledge, wisdom and skills through working, volunteering and caregiving; and
WHEREAS it is in the public interest to promote older Manitobans and support well-being and quality of life;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the month of October 2013 be proclaimed as Celebrating Seniors’ and Elders’ Month.
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9. RESOLVED that accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 13802 to No. 13861 for a total of $158,802.40
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3153 to No. 3162 for a total of $79,330.65.
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10. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
41/13 444 9th Ave N Replace Garage Roof
42/13 565 1st Ave S Fence
43/13 115 Champlain Bay Ramp
44/13 120 9th Ave N Demolish House
45/13 109 12th Ave S Fence
46/13 311 6th Ave N Storage Shed
47/13 321 6th Ave N Fence
48/13 425 6th Ave N Fence
49/13 206 8th Ave S Fence
50/13 505 Main St Addition
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11. CREDIT UNION DAY
Thursday, October 17th, 2013
Mayor’s Proclamation
WHEREAS, credit unions have demonstrated for more than a century how people can pull together to solve mutual, financial problems; to promote consumer education; and to develop more fully the potential of each human being through co-operative effort; and
WHEREAS, the pooling of savings in their credit union enables the members to meet their need for credit at the lowest possible cost, combating usury, unfair credit practices and encouraging thrift; and
WHEREAS, service to the members is the primary function of each credit union; democratic action is the sole form of credit union government; and the spirit of co-operation is the guiding principle in help-ing people to help themselves; and
WHEREAS, co-operatives/credit unions are community builders, as they help people to take pride in “helping people help themselves”; they make people “masters of their own destiny”; and, they re-invest their earnings in the community. This is reflected in their theme for 2013, “Credit Unions Unite for Good, A Better Way.”
WHEREAS, the Town of Swan River has a credit union, whose membership represents a significant portion of our population, who work together to provide themselves with financial services, thus building a better community in which to live;
THEREFORE I, by the powers vested in me, do hereby declare October 17th, 2013 as Credit Union Day to be observed in Swan River and urge our citizens to join with credit union members around the world in celebration and recognition of the services and benefits of credit unions everywhere.
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12. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 7/2013 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend the Town of Swan River Zoning By-Law No. 9/2004 reclassifying Pt. Lot 2, Plan 2633 DLTO from “RMH” Residential Mobile Home Zone to “RS-5” Residential Single Family Zone 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
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13. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River hire Northern Specialties Limited to supply and install the window coverings for the new municipal office for the cost of $2,720.37 including taxes.
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14. RESOLVED that the sale of Lot 4, Block 33, Plan 370 to Brady Tire & Auto Ltd. of Swan River, MB be approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached.
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15. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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16. RESOLVED that the following accounts receivable invoice be added to taxes.
Roll #244200.000 . Inv 7062
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17. RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Call Report for September 2013 be received.
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18. 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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19. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
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20. RESOLVED that Council hereby accept the recommendation of the committee as a whole regarding the personnel matter discussed at the in camera meeting on October 1st, 2013.
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21. RESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn.
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