The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilors, Jacobson, Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier & Sakal present.
Hearings:
Board of Revision
Laurie Maidy of Swan River Assessment Branch in attendance.
1. RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River do hereby sit as a Board of Revision to revise the Assessment Rolls for the year 2016.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Glen McKenzie serve as Chairperson and Julie Fothergill serve as Secretary of the Board.
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2. RESOLVED that the appeals with respect to land and building assessment on Roll No. 253000.000 and business tax assessment on Roll No. 253000.100 be received;
AND FUTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the 2016 assessments with respect to Roll No. 253000.000 and Roll No. 253000.100 be confirmed.
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3. RESOLVED that the appeal with respect to property/business assessment on Roll No. 181030.000 be received;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the 2016 assessment with respect to Roll No. 181030.000 be confirmed.
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4. RESOLVED that the Board of Revision now adjourn.
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Delegations
1. Police Department
Sargent Hensen and Corporal Hannah where in attendance. Sargent Hensen introduced Corporal Hannah.
There has been some enforcement and communication regarding loud mufflers.
Staff Sargent Smith will start work in Swan River on November 2nd.
Sargent Hensen will gather some information on photo radar and also pass this along to Staff Sargent Smith.
In car computers for officers being looked at.
2. Dr. Fine & Dr. Fung
They have a very nebulous plan for maternity/obstetrics services – will start with very low risk deliveries.
This plan has to be put in place properly, more training is needed.
This is about quality and safe care for mothers and babies.
They are NOT currently doing any type of deliveries.
They are aware of the Foundations training incentives; these will help attract more doctors.
Council is pushing for a CT scanner; the doctors also need a bladder scanner and a portable ultrasound unit for the emergency department.
3. Randy Webber – Product Care Association
The Household Hazardous Waste Day in Swan River is overwhelming; lots of waste is received.
Product Care Association will provide up to $75,000 in assistance to build a household hazardous waste building.
Product Care Association will pay the Town based on volume collected.
4. Ray Hart
Asked Council to consider some changes to the requirements for moving a house into Town.
Minutes:
1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the October 6th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the amended Agenda for the October 20th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be received.
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3. RESOLVED that the September 20th, 2015 R.C.M.P. Crime Stats Report be received.
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4. RESOLVED that the tender received from NSC Minerals in the amount of $5,625.00 for the supply of 60 tonnes of road salt be hereby accepted.
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5. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
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6. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 13/2015 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law no. 13/2012 which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds to upgrade the Heyes Street Wastewater Pumping Station be read a first time.
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7. RESOLVED that Laine Bresky be hired as a casual Customer Service Representative for the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre effective October 20th, 2015.
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8. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Accounts from Cheque No. 17699 to No. 17776 for a total of $266,812.80.
2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3647 to No. 3655 for a total of $101,954.04.
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9. RESOLVED that the financing quote (by way of Bankers Acceptance SWAP) for the Heyes Street Lift Station Project, submitted by The Toronto-Dominion Bank and dated September 18th, 2015 be accepted.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the financing agreements on behalf of the Town of Swan River.
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10. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Landfill Rates as per Schedule “A” attached and be hereby approved and become effective on November 2nd, 2015.
McKenzie Yes
Whyte Yes
Delaurier Yes
Moriaux Yes
Jacobson Yes
Sakal Yes
Friesen Yes
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11. RESOLVED that the September 2015 By-Law Enforcement Officer Report be received.
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12. WHEREAS the Town of Swan River has signed up for paperless council meetings with All-Net.ca and each member of council, the CAO and the Superintendent of Works will require an electronic device to access the meeting information;
THEREORE BE IT RESOLVED that each member of council, the CAO and the Superintendent of Works purchase an electronic device and the Town of Swan River will reimburse for same as per Schedule “A” attached.
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13. RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the month ended August 31st, 2015 be adopted as received.
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14. RESOLVED that Ron Lewicki be authorized to attend the Building Inspection Part 9 Course “The House-Building Envelope” being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 25th – 29th, 2016.
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15. RESOLVED that Ron Lewicki be authorized to attend the Building Inspection Part 9 Course “Buildings – Structural Requirements” being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 7th – 11th, 2016.
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16. 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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17. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
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18. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
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