The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 20th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Delaurier presiding and Councilor’s, Jacobson, Friesen, Sakal, Bobick and Whyte present. Mayor McKenzie was absent.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the May 6th, 2014 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the May 20th, 2014 regular meeting of Council be received.
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3. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and prepared by Reimer & Company be received.
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4. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council adopt the NO Idle/NO Top-Off Policy attached as Schedule “A” as amended.
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5. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts form Cheque No. 14929 to No. 15028 for a total of $192,962.85.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3316 to No. 3324 for a total of $88,225.10.
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6. RESOLVED that the 2014 Gravel Price Summary be received.
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7. RESOLVED that the 2014 Private Equipment rates be received.
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8. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District Board audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and prepared by BMP Chartered Accountants be received.
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9. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 4/2014 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to prevent persons from loitering in or about public places in the Town of Swan River be read a second time.
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10. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 4/2014 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to prevent persons from loitering in or about public places in the Town of Swan River be read a third time and be passed.
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11. RESOLVED that Lance Jacobson & Jason Sakal be authorized to attend the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association Tour of the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District on June 17th and 18th, 2014.
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12. RESOLVED that the traffic paint be purchased from TRU Hardware for the amount of $4,451.49 including taxes.
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13. RESOLVED that the following Grass Cutting Invoice be added to taxes.
Roll # 137400.000 Inv # 8490 $329.99
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14. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
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15. WHEREAS:
The Parliament of Canada wishes to increase awareness among Canadians of the significant benefits of physical activity and to encourage Canadians to increase their level of physical activity and their participation in recreational sports and fitness activities;
It is in Canada’s interest to improve the health of all Canadians and to reduce the burden of illness on Canadian families and on the Canadian health care system;
Many local governments in Canada have public facilities to promote the health and fitness of their citizens;
The Government of Canada wishes to encourage local governments, non-government organizations, the private sector and all Canadians to recognize the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness Day and to mark the day with local events and initiatives celebrating and promoting the importance and use of local health, recreational, sports and fitness facilities;
Canada’s mountains, oceans, lakes, forests, parks and wilderness also offer recreational and fitness opportunities;
Canadian Environment Week is observed throughout the country in early June, and walking and cycling are great ways to reduce vehicle pollution and improve physical fitness;
Declaring the first Saturday in June to be National Health and Fitness Day will further encourage Canadians to participate in physical activities and contribute to their own health and well-being;

THEREFORE I, Jason Delaurier, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Swan River, do hereby proclaim the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness Day in the Town of Swan River.
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16. RESOLVED that the April, 2014 R.C.M.P. Report be received.
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17. RESOLVED that the Mayor, Council, Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend the G7 meeting being held in Minitonas, MB on June 2nd, 2014
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18. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River purchase an ad in the North Mountain Riders 2014/2015 Map for the cost of $125.00.
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19. RESOLVED that the Building Inspector’s Report dated May 20th, 2014 be received.
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20. RESLOVED that Patrick Maga be hired as a Seasonal Laborer effective May 12th, 2014.
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21. RESOLVED that Duane Whyte & Phylis Friesen be authorized to attend the Association for Community Living 2014 Annual General Meeting at the Elks Hall on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014.
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22. RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer and 1 member of Council be authorized to attend the AMM Parkland June District Meeting being held in Ethelbert, MB on June 13th, 2014.
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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.
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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.
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