The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. Deputy Mayor Delaurier presided in the chair until Mayor McKenzie arrived at 7:40 and assumed the chair.
Councillors Bobick, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier, Sakal and Whyte present.
Minutes
1. RESOLVED that the Minutes for the October 15th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be
adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the November 5th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be
received
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3. WHEREAS no appeals have been received for the 2013 Board of Revision
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2013 Board of Revision scheduled for November 5th, 2013 be hereby cancelled.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2013 Assessment Rolls be adopted as presented.
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4. RESOLVED that Quenton’s Janitorial Services’ bid in the amount of $2,850.00 be accepted for the interior construction cleaning of the municipal office.
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5. RESOLVED that Councillors Bobick, Delaurier, Sakal, Jacobson and CAO Shirley Bateman be authorized to attend the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) “Succession Planning” seminar being held on Monday, November 25th, 2013 in Brandon, MB during the AMM Convention.
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6. RESOLVED that the 2014/2015 annual membership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in the amount of $648.48 be approved for payment in 2014.
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7. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for October 2013 be received.
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8. RESOLVED that the October, 2013 R.C.M.P. Report be received.
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9 . RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment;
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No.13940 to No. 14031 for a total of $689,234.39.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3173 to No. 3189 for a total of $160,504.84
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10.RESOLVED that the following utility accounts be added to the property tax roll.
Account ~ Address ~ Roll
33440030.08 ~ 464 12th Ave N ~ #0103000.000
10130000.01 ~ 218 Crescent Dr ~ 0214600.000
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11. RESOLVED that the following accounts receivable invoice be added to taxes.
Roll #94500.000 Inv.#8480 $ 388.00
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12. WHEREAS Manitoba Crime Stoppers operates throughout rural Manitoba to provide residents a safe, effective and convenient way to report a crime to the authorities while remaining anonymous and becoming eligible for an award of up to $2,000.00;
AND WHEREAS this service also extends to children who are able to safely report bulling and other inappropriate behavior occurring in schools or the community anonymously and are not subject to reprisal;
AND FURTHERMORE having Manitoba Crime Stoppers in our community provides local law enforcement an additional tool in combating crime by being a source of valuable information derived from tipsters in our community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River contribute ten cents per resident ($390.70) to Manitoba Crime Stoppers to assist with operating costs.
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13. RESOLVED that Glen McKenzie be authorized to attend a Trade Summit meeting held in The Pas, MB. on October 29th, 2013.
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14 RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Call Report for October 2013 be received.
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15. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
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16. RESOLVED that the letter of resignation (attached as Schedule “A”) submitted by Esther Webb be received with regrets and that her last day of work is December 24th, 2013.
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17. RESOLVED that the assessment alterations amendments as listed by Manitoba Local Government Assessment Services dated October 25th, 2013, be made to the 2013 Tax Roll under authority of Section 300 (6) and 326 of The Municipal Act.
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18. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
51/13 448 9th Ave N Weeping Tile
52/13 312 Heyes St Deck
53/13 507 3rd Ave S Warehouse & Office
54/13 209 8th Ave S Demolish Garage
55/13 1833 Main St Retail Store
56/13 354 Currie Rd Gym
57/13 308 13th Ave S House
58/13 452 Laverendrye Bay Fence
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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 this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
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