The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Jacobson, Moriaux and Delaurier present. Councillor Sakal was absent with permission.
1 Call to order
2 Adoption of Amended Agenda
Resolution No: 2017.055
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for the February 7th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be received.
CARRIED
3 Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2017.056
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the minutes of the January 17th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be adopted with the following amendment:
Resolution No. 2017.028 is amended to read:
RESOLVED that the Public Works department purchase a 2016 800-HPR Eco Sewer Jetter from WestVac Industrial for the amount of $269,200.00 plus applicable taxes.
CARRIED
4 Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Delegation: RCMP
Cpl. Ross Hannah and Sgt. Steve Hensen presented the RCMP reports for October, November, December 2016 and January 2017 to Council.
4.2 Delegation: Animal Protection League – G5 meeting follow-up – Lisa Scales
The Swan Valley Animal Protection League provided Council with a follow-up of the information they presented at the October 3rd, 2016 G5 meeting. They are requesting annual funding of $5,000 to assist with their operating costs. They also advised that a communal pound is required for the Valley. Council commended the SVAPL for the work it does.
5 Correspondence
5.1 Valley in the Mountains Tourism Letter
Resolution No: 2017.057
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that David Moriaux and Lance Jacobson be appointed as representatives for the Valley in the Mountain Tourism Committee.
CARRIED
5.2 Forestry and Peatlands Management Branch re: Emerald Ash Borer
6 Unfinished Business
6.1 Water Treatment Plant Natural Gas Upgrade
Resolution No: 2017.058
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
Resolved that MB Hydro be authorized to install an upgraded Natural Gas Service to the Water Treatment Plant for the new back up pump motor for a cost of $9,825.19.
CARRIED
6.2 Sewer Jetter burner
Resolution No: 2017.059
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that a burner be purchased for the 2016 800-HPR Eco Sewer Jetter from WestVac Industrial in the amount of $10,885.00.
CARRIED
6.3 North-West Regional Library 2017 budget
Resolution No: 2017.060
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the 2017 Budget for the North-West Regional Library be approved.
CARRIED
6.4 to approve payment of the Parkland Tourism Annual Membership
Resolution No: 2017.061
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the Parkland Tourism 2017 Membership in the amount of $1300.00 be approved for payment.
CARRIED
7 New Business
7.1 Manitoba High School Rodeo request for Title Sponsorship
7.2 Emergency Measures
8 Reports
8.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 2017.062
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
8.2 Admin. Meeting Minutes
8.3 Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services December 2016 Report
Resolution No: 2017.063
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services December 2016 report be received.
CARRIED
8.4 Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services January 9, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes
Resolution No: 2017.064
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services January 9, 2017 Board Meeting minutes be received.
CARRIED
8.5 Fire Department Report for January 2017
Resolution No: 2017.065
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department January 2017 report be received.
CARRIED
8.6 SV RISE report
Resolution No: 2017.066
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley RISE project update report for January 19, 2017 be received.
CARRIED
8.7 Handi Van Report January 2017
Resolution No: 2017.067
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the January 2017 Handi Van report be received.
CARRIED
8.8 Parkland Tourism Feb. 6, 2017 Report
Resolution No: 2017.068
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the February 6, 2017 Parkland Tourism report be received.
CARRIED
8.9 RCMP – Oct – Dec 2016 and Jan. 2017 Reports
Resolution No: 2017.069
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the October, November, December 2016 and January 2017 RCMP reports be received.
CARRIED
8.10 Council Member and CAO reports
9 By-Laws
9.1 By-Law No. 2/2017 Manitoba Mutual Aid Participation
Resolution No: 2017.070
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2017 being a by-law to provide for the participation of the Swan River Fire Department in the Manitoba Mutual Aid system be read a first time.
CARRIED
10 Other Resolutions
10.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2017.071
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Accounts from Cheque No.20090 to No.20165 for a total of $389,261.79.
2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3934 to No. 3940 for a total of $110,220.94.
CARRIED
10.2 to authorize attendance at meeting at Taylor McCaffrey
Resolution No: 2017.072
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend a meeting at Taylor McCaffrey being held in Winnipeg, MB on February 13th, 2017.
CARRIED
10.3 To receive the SLWCD 2017/2018 budget
Resolution No: 2017.073
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District 2017/2018 Budget be received.
CARRIED
10.4 to hire Aquatic Centre Customer Service Representatives
Resolution No: 2017.074
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that Crystal Kublick be hired for the part-time Aquatic Centre Customer Service Representative position and Amanda Landers and Monika Zitting be hired as casual Aquatic Centre Customer Service Representatives effective February 7, 2017.
CARRIED
10.5 To receive the building permit applications
Resolution No: 2017.075
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Application be received:
1/17 – 319 Centennial Dr S -Demo
CARRIED
10.6 To authorize attendance at MMAA Conference
Resolution No: 2017.076
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend the annual Manitoba Municipal Administrators Conference being held in Brandon, MB on April 23rd – 26th, 2017.
CARRIED
10.7 to authorize attendance at AMM Mayors, Reeves and CAOs District Meeting
Resolution No: 2017.077
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Glen McKenzie and Julie Fothergill be authorized to attendance the AMM Mayors, Reeves and CAOs District Meeting being held in Winnipeg, MB on April 11th, 2017.
CARRIED
10.8 to authorize attendance at Municipal Officials Seminar
Resolution No: 2017.078
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Glen McKenzie, Julie Fothergill and David Moriaux be authorized to attend AMM Municipal Officials Seminar being held in Winnipeg, MB on April 12th and 13th, 2017.
CARRIED
10.9 To continue sponsorship of the Swan Valley Training and Employment Project
Resolution No: 2017.079
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River continue to sponsor the Swan Valley Employment and Training Project from June 30th, 2017 to June 30th, 2018
CARRIED
10.10 to authorize travel for Wastewater Treatment Level 2 Certification Exam
Resolution No: 2017.080
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Matt Leslie be authorized to travel to take the Wastewater Treatment Level 2 Certification Exam. Location and date are to be determined.
CARRIED
10.11 To authorize recall of Public Works Seasonal Laborer
Resolution No: 2017.081
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works be authorized to recall Corbin Hawkins as a Public Works Seasonal Labourer effective February 8th, 2017.
CARRIED
10.12 To add receivable to property taxes
Resolution No: 2017.082
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the following receivable be added to taxes:
Roll #146700.000 Washenfelder Donald A “Jr” Inv.12223 $200.00
CARRIED
10.13 To receive the SV Veterinary Services Board 2017 Budget
Resolution No: 2017.083
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board 2017 Budget be received.
CARRIED
10.14 to approve payment of the 2017 contribution to the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board
Resolution No: 2017.084
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the 2017 contribution to the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board in the amount of $5,982.99 be approved for payment.
CARRIED
10.15 To approve Veterans Community Hall 2017 Rental Fees
Resolution No: 2017.085
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Veterans Community Hall 2017 Rental Fees attached as Schedule “A” be approved.
CARRIED
10.16 To continue sponsorship of the Recreation Department Work Crew Program
Resolution No: 2017.086
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Recreation Department continue to sponsor the Work Crew Program from June 30th, 2017 to June 30th, 2018.
CARRIED
10.17 to appoint representative to Parkland Tourism
Resolution No: 2017.087
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that Bev Potten be appointed as the Parkland Tourism town representative for 2017.
CARRIED
10.18 To authorize attendance at Manitoba Water and Wastewater School
Resolution No: 2017.088
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Jordan Rooks be authorized to attend the Manitoba Water and Wastewater School held at Red River College in Winnipeg, MB on Feb 21st – 24th, 2017.
CARRIED
11 In Camera
Resolution No: 2017.089
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
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
12 Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2017.090
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
CARRIED
13 Adjournment
Resolution No: 2017.091
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED