The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Delaurier presiding and Councillors, Bobick, Jacobson, Whyte, and Sakal present.


Mayor McKenzie and Councillor Friesen were absent.

Delegations

1) Ron Thiessen & sons demonstrated Frisbee Golf and would like to setup a course in the Town of Swan River.
2) Kurt Rewerts presented a letter and asked questions in regards to his invoice for sewer line repair.

Minutes:
1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the February 18th, 2014 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried:

2. RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 4th, 2014 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:

3. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River purchase a share in a half page ad in the Parkland Tourism Guide with the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce, Swan River Valley Agricultural Society and the RM of Swan River for the cost of $244.39.
Carried:

4. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2014 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish and operate an emergency firefighting service, for fire prevention, for the related regulation of fire and other hazards and for the adoption of the Fire Code be read a third time and be passed.
Glen McKenzie Absent
Don Bobick Yes
Phylis Friesen Absent
Jason Delaurier Yes
Lance Jacobson Yes
Jason Sakal Yes
Duane Whyte Yes
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5. RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $2,500.00 to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Thompson Trade Show.
Carried:

6. RESOLVED that the Swan River Handi Transit Van Audited Financial Statement for the Year ended December 31st, 2013 and prepared by Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be adopted as received.
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7. RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the year ended December 31st, 2013 be adopted as received.
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8. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 1/2014 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish school zones with a reduced maximum speed for vehicles be read a first time.
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9. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1 General Accounts from Cheque No. 14461 to No. 14534 for a total of $645,407.76.
2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3253 to No. 3261 for a total of $84,308.31.
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10. RESOLVED that Fire Chief Darren Fedorchuk be authorized to attend an Emergency Services Instructors Course February 21st to 23rd and March 7th to 9th, 2014 in Winnipeg, MB.
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11. RESOLVED that Superintendent of Works Report be received.
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12. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River pursue through the Highway Traffic Board that the speed on PTH 10N from the Main Street intersection to the Town limits be reduced to 50 km/hr.
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13. RESOLVED that the January, 2014 R.C.M.P. Report be received.
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14. RESOLVED that Fire Chief Darren Fedorchuk be authorized to attend an Emergency Planning and Fire Protection Course April 28th to May 2nd, 2014 in Brandon, MB.
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15. RESOLVED that Diamond Municipal Solutions be authorized to proceed with the GP 2013 Upgrade to the Town’s computer accounting system as per their proposal dated January 14th, 2014.
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16. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
1/14 1011 Main St E Installation of Sprinkler System
2/14 128 2nd Ave W Storage Shed
3/14 353 Kelsey Trail Sign
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17. RESOLVED that the Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Office of Drinking Water 2013 Annual Audit Report for Swan River be received.
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18. RESOLVED that the following grass cutting invoices be added to taxes.
Roll 70200.000 Inv #8495
Roll 70400.000 Inv #8495
Roll 182800.000 Inv #8485
Roll 68900.000 Inv #8494
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19. RESOLVED that Fire Chief Darren Fedorchuk be authorized to attend a Fire Investigation Course dated March 17th to 21st, 2014 in Brandon, MB.
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20. RESOLVED that the amended 2014 Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges be approved.
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21. RESOLVED that Ken Kokot be appointed as Municipal Weed Inspector for the Town of Swan River.
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22. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for December 2013 & January 2014 be received.
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23. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried:

24. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
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25. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.