The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s Whyte, Sakal, Moriaux, Friesen, Jacobson present. Councilor Delaurier was absent.

Delegation:

The R.C.M.P. police department sent their regrets that they could not attend.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for the July 21st, 2015 regular meeting of Council be received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Minutes of the July 7th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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3. RESOLVED that the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 be authorized to close off a portion of 2nd Street North/Veteran’s Way (adjacent to the cenotaph) on Sunday, August 9th, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. for the Victory in Europe (V/E) and V/J Day commemoration.
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4. RESOLVED that Brendan Fedorchuk be hired as a full time pool operator for the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre effective August 17th, 2015.
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5. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
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6. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District Board audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31st, 2014 and prepared by BMP Chartered Accountants be received.
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7. RESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31st, 2015 and prepared by MNP Chartered Accountants be received.
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8. RESOLVED that the Scales Drug Store Ltd. be authorized to close off the first block of 8th Avenue North on Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for their Customer Appreciation Day & 62nd Anniversary BBQ.
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9. RESOLVED that Nicholas Leclaire be hired as a full-time Labourer for the Pubic Works Department effective July 23rd, 2015.
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10. RESOLVED that the June 2015 By-Law Enforcement Officer Report be received.
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11. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Inter-Agency Annual Membership Fee in the amount of $100.00 be approved for payment.
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12. RESOLVED that the Town purchase an ad in the season opening and trade show edition of SnoRiders at a cost of $501.30 plus taxes.
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13. RESOLVED that the Request/Concern Report for June 2015 be received.
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14. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council accept the submitted tender bid from Prairie Security Services Ltd. for the Security and Fire Monitoring of all Town owned facilities as per Schedule “A” attached.
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15. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment.
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 17171 to 17271 for a total of $163,693.84.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3591 to No. 3599 for a total of $113,514.08.
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16.RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River enter into an agreement with David Madill for contract authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign this agreement which is attached as Schedule “A”.
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17. WHEREAS Jordon Rooks is nominated for the Al Reimer Award which acknowledges an operator member of the WCW who has provided distinguished service to the profession through the Association and the Provincial Operators Association. Recipients of this award has provided faithful and meritorious service in the field of public water and/or wastewater works.
RESOLVED that Jordon Rooks, Derek Poole and Darren Harvey be authorized to attend the Western Canada Water Association Conference being held in Winnipeg, MB., September 15th – 19th, 2015.
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18. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River enter into an agreement with the Swan River Veterinary Clinic for bi-monthly garbage pick-up as per the conditions stated in Schedule “A” attached.
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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 effective October 1st, 2015 the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre fees be increased and updated to include a two-tiered fee system as per the attached listing.
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22. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
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