The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Jacobson, Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.
1 Call to order
2 Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2018.098
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the March 6th, 2018 regular meeting of Council be received.
CARRIED
3 Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2018.099
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 20th, 2018 special meeting of Council and the February 20th, 2018 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
CARRIED
4 Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Delegation: Darren Fedorchuk, Fire Chief
Fire Chief Fedorchuk presented his 2018 1st quarter report and answered Council’s questions.
To date the SRFD has responded to a total of 25 calls 15 within town limits consisting of: 1 structure fire, 2 smoke showing, 1 vehicle fire, 3 MVIs, 3 alarm calls, 3 false alarms, 1 co alarm and 1 powerline.
We have responded to 7 incidents in the Municipality of Swan Valley West, 2 structure fires, 1 vehicle fire, 2 MVIs, 1 false alarm and 1 response to a controlled burn.
We have also responded to 3 incidents within the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman. 1 industrial fire, 1MVI and 1 structure fire.
To date we have accrued 485.88 man hours in responses. Last year at this time we recorded 11 calls and 140.68 man hours. In 2017 we had a total of 109 calls for 1659 man hours.
Incidents involving joint departments have run smoothly integrating all members on scene.
Training is ongoing with firefighters enrolled in Level one accreditation, Rural Company Officer Course, Hazardous Materials Operation, Fire Ground Management and Heavy Vehicle Extrication along with the regular sessions held.
Fire fighters numbers have stayed steady at 23 with an average 10 firefighters responding to incidents. The department is planning an open house and recruitment drive May/June.
Currently the department is reviewing its Guidelines and Policies updating them.
Fire inspections are ongoing with more joint occupancy inspections with the building inspector.
We are reviewing the list of fire damaged properties and will be forwarding recommendations.
Fire department tour requests are starting and the department is prepping for standby duty at the Bill Beals fishing derby.
Preparations are ongoing for either grass fire or flood seasons.
Mid December the breathing air compressor was replaced by the Office of the Fire Commissioner and 3 additional cascade bottle were installed doubling our air capacity and increasing fill time.
5 Correspondence
5.1 AMM – Reminder 2018 June District Resolutions – June 1st deadline
6 New Business
6.1 Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics club request
6.2 Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) Extension request
Resolution No: 2018.100
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River fill out a Completion Deadline Extension Request and apply to the Manitoba Strategic Infrastructure Secretariat to extend the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund project completion deadline from March 31st, 2018 to May 31st, 2018.
CARRIED
6.3 RISE – ideas for focus
6.4 Spring and river break-up
6.5 Airport annual grant
6.6 Water bottles – donation request
6.7 Sale of 122 5th Ave N
Resolution No: 2018.101
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the offer to purchase lot 5 Block 8 Plan 3210, civic address 122 5th Ave N for $8500.00 from Joel Delaurier be accepted.
CARRIED
7 Reports
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 2018.102
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
7.2 Handivan Report for February 2018
Resolution No: 2018.103
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Handivan report for February 2018 be received.
CARRIED
7.3 Fire Department February 2018 report
Resolution No: 2018.104
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Fire Department report for February 2018 be received.
CARRIED
7.4 Management Meeting Minutes
7.5 Council Member and CAO reports
8 By-Laws
8.1 By-Law No. 1/2010 review
9 Other resolutions
9.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2018.105
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Accounts from Cheque No. 22061 to No. 22134 for a total of $155,629.90.
2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 4170 to No. 4176 for a total of $107,552.20.
CARRIED
9.2 To receive the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2017 audited financial statements
Resolution No: 2018.106
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2017 audited financial statements be received.
CARRIED
9.3 To receive the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2018 budget.
Resolution No: 2018.107
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2018 budget be received.
CARRIED
9.4 To approve payment of the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2018 levy
Resolution No: 2018.108
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2018 levy in the amount of $25,016.53 be approved for payment.
DEFEATED
9.5 To receive the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission 2018 budget
Resolution No: 2018.109
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission 2018 budget be received.
CARRIED
9.6 To approve payment of the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission 2018 levy
Resolution No: 2018.110
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission 2018 levy in the amount of $22,176 be approved for payment, upon receipt of the 2017 audited financial statements.
CARRIED
9.7 to authorize the signing of the Labeler use agreement
Resolution No: 2018.111
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Veterans Community Hall Labeler use agreement with SMAK DAB.
CARRIED
9.8 to approve purchase of labeler
Resolution No: 2018.112
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the purchase of the Model JDA-1 Labeler from JDA Progress Industries Ltd. for a total of $13,954.50 be approved.
TABLED
9.9 to table resolution No. 2018.112
Resolution No: 2018.113
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that resolution No. 2018.112 be tabled.
CARRIED
9.10 to receive the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board 2018 Budget
Resolution No: 2018.114
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board 2018 budget be received.
CARRIED
9.11 to approve payment of the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board 2018 contribution
Resolution No: 2018.115
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Service District Board 2018 contribution in the amount of $5,982.99 be approved for payment.
CARRIED
9.12 to approve payment of the Manitoba Communities in Bloom 2018 registration fee
Resolution No: 2018.116
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Manitoba Communities in Bloom 2018 registration in the amount of $400.00 be approved for payment.
CARRIED
10 In Camera
Resolution No: 2018.117
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
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: 2018.118
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
CARRIED
12 Adjournment
Resolution No: 2018.119
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED