The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 18th, 2015, at 7:30 pm. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s Whyte, Delaurier, Jacobson, Moriaux, Friesen present. Councilor Sakal was absent.

Delegation:
Report from R.C.M.P. Sargent Steven Hensen:
– The Town’s new Staff Sargent still has to sell his house before he can move to Swan River.
– Although the Town was approved for the Reservist Program; there was no one available to fill the position this summer. Sgt. Hensen will apply for the program again next year.
– There is now a murder investigation; Sgt. Hensen will confirm if the Town pays for this investigation.
– School speed zones – once the school year starts the RCMP will be monitoring these zones closely.
– A constable has taken the lead with the graffiti issues.
– Rodeo weekend went very well.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the August 18th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried:

2. RESOLVED that the Minutes for the August 4th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:

3. RESOLVED that the employment status for Ori Leblanc, Ben Burick, Chandra Chambers and Madison Pierrepont be changed from casual Lifeguard/Instructors to part-time Lifeguard/Instructors for the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre effective August 4th, 2015.
Carried:

4. RESOLVED that the the Town purchase an ad in the Star & Times Rec & Leisure Guide.
Carried:

5. RESOLVED that the July 2015 By-Law Enforcement Officer Report be received.
Carried:

6. RESOLVED that the assessment alterations amendments as listed by Manitoba Local Government Assessment Services dated July 16th, 2015, be made to the 2015 Tax Roll under authority of Section 300(6) and 326 of The Municipal Act.
Carried:

7. RESOLVED that the following correction to Tax Roll #41700.000 be made due to an error in calculation of the 2015 Recycling & Garbage Levy.
Roll#41700.000 ($73.05).
Carried:

8. RESOLVED that the Request/Concern Report for July 2015 be received.
Carried:

9. RESOLVED that Keegan Harness be authorized to attend the Refrigeration Operator for Recreation Facilities Level 1 Course being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 2nd – 6th, 2015.
Carried:

10. RESOLVED that CB Sterling Enterprises be hired to install asphalt paving in various areas in the Town of Swan River as per the quote attached as Schedule “A”
Carried:

11. RESOLVED that Sign Here be hired to install the sign letters on the town office tower for the amount of $6,645.00 plus $500 installation.
Carried:

12. RESOLVED that the following receivables be added to taxes.
Roll #215400.000 – Inv 10203 – $50.00
Roll #228800.000 – lnv 10152 – $50.00
Roll #110600.000 – lnv 10196 – $50.00
Roll #26000.000 – lnv 10359 – $100.00
Roil #26000.000 – lnv 10298 – $200.00
Carried:

13. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for July 2015 be received.
Carried:

14. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1 ) General Accounts from Cheque No. 17271 to No. 17307 for a total of $112,393.89.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3600 to No. 3612 for a total of $159,141.67.
Carried:

15. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 17308 to No. 17402 for a total of $1,254,969.52.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3613 to No. 3622 for a total of $118,136.44.
Carried:

16. RESOLVED that the TSL Mechanical and their subcontractors be authorized to install a valve on the Hayes Street Lift Station forcemain outside of the regular permitted hours of construction
work specified in Bylaw 10/2012.
Carried:

17. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 10/2015 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend the Town of Swan River Zoning by-Law No. 9/2004 as follows:
1) To amend TABLE 3 – 1: RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE to allow for Secondary Suites as Permitted Uses in RT & RM zones and as Conditional Uses in the RS-U, RS-5 & RS-6 zones;
2) To amend PART 3: RESIDENTIAL ZONES, Section 3.2.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses to add SECONDARY SUITE REGULATIONS;
3) To amend PART 7: GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 7.9 to add the words Secondary Suite (BASEMENT DWELLING/SECONDARY SUITE);
4) To amend PART II: DEFINITIONS to include “Dwelling, Secondary Suite, Attached and Dwelling Secondary Suite Detached”;
be read a first time.
Carried:

18. RESOLVED that the July, 2015 R.C.M.P. Crime Stats Report be received.
Carried:

19. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
Carried:

20. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried:

21. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried:

22. RESOLVED that Terence Gnida be appointed Chief Financial Officer effective September 1st, 2015 as per the terms outlined in Schedule “A” attached.
Carried:

23. RESOLVED that the 2015 Tax Sale be held at 2:00 PM, September 16th, 2015, that 2014 be the designated year, as the year for which properties, the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year, be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and cost.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River place a reserve bid on all properties up to the amount of tax arrears and costs.
Carried:

24. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
Carried: