The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 5th, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Jacobson, Delaurier, Sakal, Moriaux, Friesen, present. Whyte absent.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the April 21st, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the May 5th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be received.
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3. RESOLVED that the following Invoices be added to taxes.
Roll # 216000.000 – Inv # 9853 – $450.00
Roll # 244200.000 – Inv # 9868 – $425.00
Roll # 224200.000 – Inv # 9562 – $2179.69
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4. RESOLVED that Council accept the Trumbley Contracting bid for the Landfill Management Contract as per Schedule “A” attached.

5. RESOLVED that Resolution No.4 be tabled until the next scheduled meeting.
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6. RESOLVED that the Northwest Metis Council Inc. be authorized to close off a portion of Elbert Chartrand Way (directly adjacent to the Friendship Centre) on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm for their celebration honouring the late Elbert Chartrand.
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7. RESOLVED that the Building Inspector’s Report be received.
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8. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works be authorized to apply for a $100,000 grant through the Municipal Road Improvement Program to repair sections of 3rd Street South and 12th Avenue South.
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9. RESOLVED that tender submitted by Quentin’s Janitorial Services for the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre Cleaning Contract be accepted as per Schedule “A” attached.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract start date is May 10th, 2015.
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10. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
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11. WHEREAS the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission has authorized Recreation
Director, Patti Henkelman, to provide interim management services for the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre;
RESOLVED that Patti Henkelman will provide these services effective May 11th, 2015.
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12. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 16775 to No. 16846 for a total of $101,894.49.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3547 to No. 3553 for a total of $97,390.57.
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13. RESOLVED that Brendan Sterma be hired for the Parks & Recreation Department summer student position with employment to commence on May 11th, 2015.
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14. RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department April 2015 Call Report be received.
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15. RESOLVED that Ricky Zimmer, in partnership with Focus on Employment, be hired for yearly downtown litter clean-up.
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16. RESOLVED that Julie Gattinger, Amanda Eisner, Eric Froese and Chandler Ashcroft be hired for the Public Works summer student positions with employment to commence on May 4th, 2015.
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17. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
16/15 – 202 9th Ave N – Fence
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18. RESOLVED that the April, 2015 R.C.M.P. Crime Stats Report be received.
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19. WHEREAS the Town of Swan Rivers Heyes Lift Station is in a state of disrepair leaving the residents and businesses at high risk due to possible Lift Station failure;
AND WHEREAS council has instructed the Superintendent of Works to call for call tenders for the repair;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Swan River has been approved for a $350,000 grant under the Building Canada – Small Communities Fund;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council accept the recommendation from Associated Engineering to award the Heyes Lift station Upgrade to TSL Mechanical Incorporated for the submitted bid amount of $723,075.15.
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20. 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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21. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
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22. RESOLVED that Shawna Campbell and Heather Nielsen be hired as Casual Customer Service Representatives for the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre effective May 5th, 2015.
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23. RESOLVED that Michael Maga, Brandi Fullerton and Keegan Harness be authorized to attend the Aquatic Facility Operator Course being held in Brandon, Manitoba on May 19th and
May 20th, 2015.
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24. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
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