The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present. Councillor Jacobson was absent with permission.
1 Call to order
2 Adoption of Amended Agenda
Resolution No: 2016.539
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for the November 1st, 2016 regular meeting of Council be received.
CARRIED
3 Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2016.540
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the minutes of the October 18, 2016 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
CARRIED
4 Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Delegation: RCMP – Corporal Ross Hannah
Cpl. Ross Hannah and Sgt. Steve Hensen provided an overview of the RCMP reports for July, August and September 2016. The issue of loud mufflers is still ongoing. The RCMP requests that the public phone their office to report vehicle descriptions, plate numbers and areas where these vehicles frequent. This information will greatly assist them in dealing with this issue.
4.2 Delegation: Pauletta Tremblett and Travis Blaine – Restorative Justice Week 2016
Resolution No: 2016.541
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
WHEREAS, in the face of crime or conflict, restorative justice offers a philosophy and approach that views these matters principally as harm done to people and relationships; and
WHEREAS, restorative justice is a non-adversarial, non-retributive approach to justice that that emphasizes healing in victims, accountability of offenders, and the involvement of citizens in creating healthier, safer communities;
WHEREAS, this year’s theme for Restorative Justice Week is “Inspiring Innovation”, it is an opportunity to learn about restorative justice, educate and celebrate along with other communities across the country during the week.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that November 20th – November 27th, 2016 be declared Restorative Justice Week, in the Town of Swan River.
CARRIED
5 Correspondence
5.1 Minitonas-Bowman letter re: 2017 Purchased Services Agreement
6 New Business
6.1 Invite to SR Friendship Centre Housing Corp. AGM
Resolution No: 2016.542
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Councillor Moriaux be authorized to attend the Swan River Friendship Centre Housing Corporation AGM being held in Swan River on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016.
CARRIED
6.2 North-West Regional Library 2017 proposed budget
Resolution No: 2016.543
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the North-West Regional Library proposed 2017 budget be approved.
TABLED
6.3 To table resolution no 2016.543
Resolution No: 2016.544
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.543 be tabled.
CARRIED
7 Unfinished Business
7.1 Building by-law revisions
7.2 Zoning by-law revisions
8 Reports
8.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 2016.545
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
8.2 Concern/Request reports for July – September 2016
Resolution No: 2016.546
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Concern/Request reports for July, August and September 2016 be received.
CARRIED
8.3 SV Settlement Services September 2016 Report
Resolution No: 2016.547
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Settlement Services September 2016 report be received.
CARRIED
8.4 SV RISE detailed project update report
Resolution No: 2016.548
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley RISE project update report be received.
CARRIED
8.5 Admin. Meeting Minutes
8.6 Council Member and CAO reports
9 Other Resolutions
9.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2016.549
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Accounts from Cheque No.19633 to No.19682 for a total of $49,490.16.2.
2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3870 to No. 3877 for a total of $103,102.85.
CARRIED
9.2 to approve the 2016/17 Standing Committees and Other Appointments
Resolution No: 2016.550
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the 2016/17 Standing Committees and Other Appointments be hereby approved.
CARRIED
9.3 to receive the SV Veterinary Services Board meeting agenda and 2017 Proposed Budget
Resolution No: 2016.551
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Services Board October 27th, 2016 meeting agenda and the 2017 Proposed Budget be received.
CARRIED
9.4 To approve hiring for aquatic centre test
Resolution No: 2016.552
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Canadian Leak Detection be hired to conduct testing at the aquatic centre.
CARRIED
9.5 to authorize attendance at the Managers and Supervisors Conference
Resolution No: 2016.553
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Patti Henkelman, Brendan Fedorchuk and Hugh Hunt be authorized to attend the Skillpath Managers and Supervisiors Conference being held in Brandon, MB on December 15th, 2016.
CARRIED
9.6 To receive the building permit applications
Resolution No: 2016.554
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the following building Permit Applications be received.
91/16 – 20 Parkway Dr – Fire Pit, Deck, Fence
92/16 – 110 9th Ave N – 3 Unit Condo – South
93/16 – 110 9th Ave N – 3 Unit Condo – North
94/16 – 424 11th Ave N – Weeping Tile
95/16 – 300 7th Ave S – Safety Upgrades
96/16 – 126 6th Ave N – Retaining Walls
97/16 – 424 11th Ave N – Fence
98/16 – 473 Westwood Rd – Renovation
CARRIED
9.7 To approve purchase of new hot water tank for the aquatic centre
Resolution No: 2016.555
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Riddells Plumbing and Heating be hired to replace the hot water tank at the aquatic centre.
CARRIED
10 In Camera
Resolution No: 2016.556
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
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: 2016.557
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
CARRIED
12 to approve sale of lots
Resolution No: 2016.558
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Lots 1 and 2 Block 1 Plan 2554 be sold to New Era Technologies Inc. for $7500.00 plus GST;
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the total legal costs will be paid by New Era Technologies Inc.
CARRIED
13 Adjournment
Resolution No: 2016.559
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED