The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Friesen, Delaurier, Moriaux, Wintoniw, Gray and Whyte in attendance.
Also Present:
Staff – In person: Acting CAO P. Henkelman, Director PW Derek Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk
Media: Star & Times, Jeremy Bergen
Public re: Conditional Use Hearing 2.2020: Rick Reich
1. Call meeting to order
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Resolution No: 2020-408
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the August 4, 2020 regular meeting of Council be approved.
Carried
3. Confirmation of the minutes
Resolution No: 2020-409
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED the minutes of the July 21, 2020 regular council meeting, July 28, 2020 special meeting and July 28, 2020 Committee of the Whole be received and approved.
Carried
4. Reception of Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Open Conditional Use 2.2020 Hearing
There were 1 persons present to make representation for or against Conditional Use Application No. 2/2020.
4.2 Approve Conditional Use 2.2020
Resolution No: 2020-410
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use No. 2.2020 to allow the existing horse boarding facility in an “AUR” Agricultural Urban Reserve Zone be approved.
Carried
5. Reception of Petitions
6. Communications
6.1 Letter from Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club
Resolution No: 2020-411
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the letter from the Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastic Club be received as information.
6.2 Letter from AMM – visit request
Resolution No: 2020-412
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the letter from AMM dated July 23, 2020 be received as information and meeting date of September 2, 2020 be confirmed.
Carried
6.3 Letter from PKHC Chartered Professional Accountants
Resolution No: 2020-413
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the letter dated July 21, 2020 from PKHC Chartered Professional Accountants, providing their supplementary report for the year ended December 31, 2019, be accepted.
Carried
6.4 To receive building permit applications
Resolution No: 2020-414
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Building Permits 54/20 through 59/20 with a total estimated value of $354,000.00 be received.
Carried
6.5 2019 North-West Regional Library Annual Report
Resolution No: 2020-415
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the 2019 North-West Regional Library Annual Report be received as information.
Carried
6.6 Email from City of Brandon re 2020 Budget for 911 Service
Resolution No: 2020-416
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the email dated July 27, 2020 from the City of Brandon, regarding the 2020 Budget for E911 Communications, be received.
Carried
6.7 RCMP quarterly invoice and financials
Resolution No: 2020-417
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED that the RCMP invoice for April to June 2020 and the 2020-2021 financials be received as information.
Carried
6.8 Letter from STARS
Resolution No: 2020-418
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the letter from STARS be received as information.
Carried
7. Reports of Committees
7.1 Director of Public Works Report
Resolution No: 2020-419
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: David Gray
RESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
Carried
7.2 Other Reports
7.3 Council and CAO Reports
8. New Business
8.1 Swan Valley Business Consortium request
Resolution No: 2020-420
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River is devoted to improving the Swan River Valley and ensuring its future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River hereby supports the Swan Valley Business Consortium Sub Committee, (Swan Valley Community Safety Partnership) request of support and encourage the success of their venture on a conceptual basis.
Carried
8.2 To set tax sale auction date
Resolution No: 2020-421
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
WHEREAS Section 365(2) of The Municipal Act provides that Council may in any year designate the immediately preceding year, or any earlier year, as the year for which properties, the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year, must be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and costs;
AND WHEREAS Council resolved at its regular meeting held April 21, 2020 to place proceedings to offer properties for sale at tax auction on hold as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic;
AND WHEREAS the tax sale manager has advised that the suspension of tax sale auctions by the Province of Manitoba is set to expire September 21, 2020 and Council can set the date of the tax sale auction no earlier than November 16, 2020;
BE IT RESOLVED that the 2020 tax sale be held Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Town of Swan River council chambers.
Carried
8.3 Cancellation of Livingston fire agreeement
Resolution No: 2020-422
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that notice be given to RM of Livingston to cancel the fire protection agreement effective September 30, 2020.
Carried
Amendment moved by Councillor Moriaux and seconded by Councillor Delaurier after debate and amendment, was adopted as above. Councillor Gray voted against the resolution. Original resolution: RESOLVED that notice be given to RM of Livingston to cancel the fire protection agreement effective January 31, 2021.
9. Unfinished Business
10. Accounts
10.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2020-423
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Account Cheques No. 26439 to No. 26500 for a total of $155,707.81
(Cheque No. 26481 voided due to incorrect amount and replaced by No. 26496.)
2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4701 to No. 4706 for a total of $95,402.99
3. Direct Deposits totaling $750.00
Carried
11. By-Laws
12. Notice of Motion
13. In Camera
Resolution No: 2020-424
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into camera and close the meeting to the public.
Enforcement issues
Carried
14. Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2020-425
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2020-426
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
Carried