The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilors Jacobson, Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present.
1. Call to order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 1
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the December 1st, 2015 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried
3. Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the minutes of the November 17th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried
4. Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Public Hearing By-Law No. 11/2015 to close a public reserve and walk
There were no persons present to make representation at the hearing.
4.2 Delegation – Jaimie Walker & Calvin Bordian – Splash Pad
Jaimie Walker and Calvin Bordian presented information on the proposed splash pad. They feel that an outdoor seasonal facility is needed and won’t take away from the indoor pool. A small board has been formed and they have received lots of support from local businesses and community members. The old Kinsmen Pool site would be the best location and they are wanting the Town to allocate this land for this facility. The group is not asking for any money, but would like the Town to help out with maintenance during the summer season.
4.3 Delegation – Chief Fedorchuk – Fire Department Report
The Fire Department was unable to attend.
5. Correspondence for Information
5.1 Manitoba Conservation & Water Stewardship
5.2 SLWCD Response Letter
6. New Business
6.1 Star & Times – Christmas Advertisement
Resolution No: 3
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Town purchase an ad in the Star & Times Christmas Greeting section for the 2015 Christmas season for the amount of $35.84 plus GST.
Carried
7. Reports
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 4
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
Carried
7.2 Administration Minutes
7.3 Building Inspection Report
Resolution No: 5
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Building Inspector’s Report be received.
Carried
7.4 Handi Van Report for November 2015
Resolution No: 6
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for November 2015 be received.
Carried
8. By-Laws
8.1 By-Law No. 11/2015 to close a public reserve and walk – 2nd reading
Resolution No: 7
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 11/2015 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to close a public reserve and walk described as all that portion of Public Reserve and Public Walk, as shown on Plan No. 2370 DLTO contained within the limits of Parcel A on a Plan of Public Reserve and Walk to be Closed of part of the SE ¼ 28-36-27 WPM, prepared by Bayne Bruce Balchen, Manitoba Land Surveyor, of the City of Dauphin, and assigned Deposit No. 852/2015 WLTO and that Parcel A to be transferred to Reid Donald Minish and Valerie Ann Minish and consolidated with title to Lots 2 and 3 Plan 39932 DLTO (C.T. No.2396882/6) be read a second time.
Carried
8.2 By-Law No. 11/2015 to close a public reserve and walk – 3rd reading
Resolution No: 8
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 11/2015 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to close a public reserve and walk described as all that portion of Public Reserve and Public Walk, as shown on Plan No. 2370 DLTO contained within the limits of Parcel A on a Plan of Public Reserve and Walk to be Closed of part of the SE ¼ 28-36-27 WPM, prepared by Bayne Bruce Balchen, Manitoba Land Surveyor, of the City of Dauphin, and assigned Deposit No. 852/2015 WLTO and that Parcel A to be transferred to Reid Donald Minish and Valerie Ann Minish and consolidated with title to Lots 2 and 3 Plan 39932 DLTO (C.T. No.2396882/6) be read a third time and be passed.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Carried
8.3 By-Law No. 13/2015 to amend the borrowing for Heyes St. Lift Station – 2nd reading
Resolution No: 9
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
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 second time.
Carried
8.3.1 By-Law No. 13/2015 to amend the borrowing for the Heyes St. Lift Station – 3rd reading
Resolution No: 10
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
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 third time and be passed.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Carried
8.4 By-Law No. 15/2015 to amend the borrowing for the RRWC – 2nd reading
Resolution No: 11
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 15/2015 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to amend By-Law No. 4/2015 to provide for the expenditure and borrowing for the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre be read a second time.
Carried
8.5 By-Law No. 14/2015 to establish a public recreation commission – 2nd reading
Resolution No: 12
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 14/2015 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a public recreation commission be read a second time.
Carried
8.5.1 By-Law No. 14/2015 to establish a public recreation commission – 3rd reading
Resolution No: 13
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 14/2015 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a public recreation commission be read a third time and be passed.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Carried
8.6 By-Law No. 17/2015 to provide for the control of traffic and parking of vehicles – 1st reading
Resolution No: 14
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 17/2015 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River providing for the control of traffic and parking of vehicles be read a first time.
Carried
9. Other Resolutions
9.1 Utility bill cancelled
Resolution No: 15
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the following utility bill be cancelled:
Account – Address
22390020.01 – 703 Main St.
Carried
9.2 SLWCD Minutes
Resolution No: 16
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the SLWCD May 20th, June 17th, June 29th, and July 15th, 2015 Board meeting minutes be received.
Carried
9.3 to approve accounts
Resolution No: 17
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Accounts from Cheque No.17906 to No.17989 for a total of $1,195,387.56.
2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3671 to No. 3678 for a total of $98,582.47.
Carried
9.4 To receive building permit applications
Resolution No: 18
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
77/15 – 1694 Main St – Sign
78/15 – 1550 Main St – Cold Storage
79/15 – 312 Heyes St169 – House Addition & Deck
Carried
9.5 Offer to purchase Lot 7 Block 2315
Resolution No: 19
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that Lot 7 Block 1 Plan 2315 located on Currie Road be sold to Calvin Bordian for the price of $15,000 plus GST.
Carried
9.6 To receive the SV Historical Museum Inc. Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014
Resolution No: 20
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Historical Museum Inc. Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 and prepared by Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be received.
Carried
9.7 to authorize a grant to the SV Historical Museum
Resolution No: 21
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant in the amount of $4,000 to the Swan Valley Historical Museum.
Carried
9.8 SV Planning District 2015 Budget
Resolution No: 22
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District Budget for 2015 be received.
Carried
9.9 SV Planning District Annual Membership Fee
Resolution No: 23
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the 2015 annual membership with the Swan Valley Planning District in the amount of $5300.00 be approved for payment.
Carried
9.10 To authorize attendance at economic development workshop
Resolution No: 24
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that Mayor McKenzie be authorized to attend the MAFRD Economic Development Workshop being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 8th, 2015.
Carried
9.11 To approve the rental fees for the Veterans Community Hall
Resolution No: 25
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the 2016 Veterans Community Hall rental fees attached as Schedule “A” be approved.
Carried
10. In Camera
Resolution No: 26
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried
11. Out of Camera
Resolution No: 27
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 28
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
Carried