The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 1st, 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: 2018.200
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the May 1st, 2018 regular meeting of Council be received.
CARRIED
3 Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2018.201
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the minutes of the April 17th, 2018 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
CARRIED
4 Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Delegation: Patti Henkelman, General Manager of Recreation
Patti Henkelman, General Manager of Recreation presented the Recreation Department report to Council. Included was a report on the status of the aquatic centre equipment which was prepared by Brendan Fedorchuk, Recreation Operations Coordinator.
4.2 Delegation: The Red Barn Ltd. re: Main St. request
A representative of the new owner of DAS KINDERLAND provided council with some information regarding the request to block off a portion of the street at 616 Main Street for the grand opening being held on May 5th, 2018.
4.3 to authorize the request for Das Kinderland Grand Opening
Resolution No: 2018.202
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Town authorize Siegbert Vierath (The Red Barn Ltd.) to block off a portion of Main Street in front of 616 Main Street for the Grand Opening of DAS KINDERLAND on May 5th, 2018 from 10 am to 4 pm.
DEFEATED
4.4 to authorize the request for Das Kinderland Grand Opening
Resolution No: 2018.203
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the (Red Barn Ltd.) Siegbert Vierath be authorized to block off the parking lane at 616 Main Street to host a barbeque for the Grand Opening of DAS KINDERLAND on May 5th, 2018 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
CARRIED
5 Correspondence
6 New Business
6.1 Fire Protection Workshop
Resolution No: 2018.204
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that ______________________ be authorized to travel to Brandon, MB to attend the Fire Protection Workshop for Elected Officials and CAO’s being held on May 17th, 2018.
NO RESULT
6.2 2018 Asphalt Tender
Resolution No: 2018.205
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED the Town of Swan River accept the submitted tender bid from Maple Leaf Construction in the amount of $430,100.00 for the 2018 Town Swan River Asphalt Works.
CARRIED
6.3 CMHA Mental Health Week
Resolution No: 2018.206
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
WHEREAS CMHA Mental Health Week promotes mental health awareness through education campaigns, activities and events held in the Swan River Valley and offers practical ways to maintain and improve mental health and support recovery from mental health problems and illnesses;
AND WHEREAS the Canadian Mental Health Association encourages everyone to Get Loud for mental health – to speak up and take action to improve mental health for all Canadians;
AND WHEREAS increased awareness and understanding of mental health will promote the use of mental health services and supports and ensure Canadians with mental health problems and illnesses are afforded the opportunity to recover;
AND WHEREAS the Canadian Mental Health Association actively supports and encourages good mental health in all aspects of our lives, during CMHA Mental Health Week and throughout the year;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River hereby proclaims the week of May 7th – 13th, 2018, as CMHA MENTAL HEALTH WEEK.
CARRIED
6.4 Request for upgrade to arena change room
Resolution No: 2018.207
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the request for upgrade to arena change room be referred to the Recreation Committee for further discussion.
CARRIED
6.5 Swan Valley Youth Baseball – request to build a batting cage
Resolution No: 2018.208
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Youth Baseball request to build a batting cage be referred to the Recreation Committee for further discussion.
CARRIED
6.6 Big Woody Light Horse & Beef 4H Club – request
Resolution No: 2018.209
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Town provide 6 – 8 picnic tables for the Big Woody Light Horse & Beef 4H Club’s schooling show being held at the Ag Society grounds on June 3rd, 2018.
CARRIED
6.7 Substance Abuse Policy
Resolution No: 2018.210
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River adopt the Substance Abuse (Drug and Alcohol) Policy as per Schedule “A” attached.
CARRIED
6.8 Traffic Paint
Resolution No: 2018.211
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that traffic paint be purchased from Valley Door Systems as per the attached summary.
CARRIED
6.9 RFP – RRWC
Resolution No: 2018.212
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that KGS Group be hired to complete the building condition assessment of the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre in the amount of $53,500.00 plus applicable taxes.
CARRIED
6.10 Swan Valley Folk Fest request
Resolution No: 2018.213
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Town waive the rental fee for the tables and chairs from the Centennial Arena for the Swan Valley Folk Fest’s 2018 Folk Festival being held June 15th – 16th, 2018 at the Swan River Curling Rink.
CARRIED
6.11 Prairie Mountain Health – request
Resolution No: 2018.214
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Town provide power to the Legion Park Stage from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm on May 11th, 2018 for Prairie Mountain Health’s “Drums Alive” event.
CARRIED
7 Unfinished Business
7.1 Main Street Pedestrian Crossing
Resolution No: 2018.215
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River pursue the installation of a pedestrian cross walk with overhead flashing beacons at the Main Street and 12th Avenue South intersection..
CARRIED
7.2 NWRL 2018 Budget
Resolution No: 2018.216
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the North-West Regional Library 2018 budget be approved.
DEFEATED
7.3 Utility and Road Works Agreement
Resolution No: 2018.217
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the CAO be authorized to sign the Utility and Road works agreement between Carl Roblee and The Town of Swan River as attached as schedule A.
CARRIED
8 Reports
8.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 2018.218
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
8.2 Recreation Department Report
Resolution No: 2018.219
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Recreation Department report be received.
CARRIED
8.3 Fire Department Report for April 2018
Resolution No: 2018.220
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Fire Department Report for April 2018 be received.
CARRIED
8.4 Management Meeting Minutes
8.5 Council Member and CAO reports
9 By-Laws
9.1 Building Bylaw – 1st Reading
Resolution No: 2018.221
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that By-Law 8/2018 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to regulate building within the Town be read a first time.
CARRIED
10 Other resolutions
10.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2018.222
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 22333 to No. 22378 for a total of $219,991.59.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 4208 to No. 4216 for a total of $105,192.35.
CARRIED
10.2 to receive the SLWCD meeting minutes and the SLWCD sub-district meeting minutes for April 2018
Resolution No: 2018.223
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the SLWCD meeting minutes and the SLWCD sub-district meeting minutes for April 2018 be received.
CARRIED
10.3 Union Leave – for approval
Resolution No: 2018.224
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Matt Leslie and Paul Klein be approved for union leave to attend the CUPE – Manitoba Convention being held in Brandon, MB May 2nd through May 4th, 2018.
CARRIED
10.4 to receive the building permit applications
Resolution No: 2018.225
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
7/18 – 316 8th Ave S – Shed & Fence
8/18 – 616 Main St – Sign
9/18 – 412 10th Ave N – Fence
10/18 – Plan 41902 – Sitting Area
11/18 – 115 Dale Ave – Fence
CARRIED
11 In Camera
Resolution No: 2018.226
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
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: 2018.227
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 to sell property
Resolution No: 2018.228
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that Lots 6, 7, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 along 1st Ave. S. and 3rd Ave. S. be sold to New Era Ag Technologies Inc. for a total of $5,500 plus GST.
CARRIED
14 Adjournment
Resolution No: 2018.229
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED