The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Lance Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Delaurier, Bobick, Moriaux, Friesen, and Whyte.
Also Present:
CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Recreation B. Fedorchuk
Public Hearing Attendees:
Delegation Attendees: Jack Dyck
Media: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times
1. Call meeting to order
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Resolution No: 2022-0039
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED that the agenda for the February 1, 2022 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
Carried
3. Confirmation of the minutes
Resolution No: 2022-0040
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED the minutes of the January 18, 2022 regular council meeting be approved.
Carried
4. Reception of Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Swan Valley Interagency – Jack Dyck
5. Reception of Petitions
6. Communications
6.1 RCMP Oct-Dec quarter invoice package
Resolution No: 2022-0041
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the RCMP Municipal Policing Service Invoice package for the period of October 1st to December 31st, 2021 be received.
Carried
6.2 Vet District 2020 Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2022-0042
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 be received.
Carried
6.3 Vet District Jan-Jun 2021 Case Load Report
Resolution No: 2022-0043
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Case Load Report for January 1 to June 20, 2021 be received.
Carried
6.4 Vet District 2022 Fees Schedules
Resolution No: 2022-0044
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Veterinary Services Accredited Large and Small Maximum Schedules of Fees for 2022 be received.
Carried
7. Reports of Committees
7.1 Other Reports
7.2 Council and CAO Reports
8. New Business
8.1 Building Inspection Report – Modular Home
Resolution No: 2022-0045
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that as per Schedule C of the building bylaw, the building inspection report be accepted and the modular home be approved to move to 411 George Avenue.
Carried
8.2 Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week
Resolution No: 2022-0046
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
WHEREAS, The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is a charitable organization that is focused on the creation of permanent endowment funds; and
WHEREAS, The Community Foundation’s goals include the promotion of philanthropy in the Swan Valley, sustaining permanently endowed funds, fulfilling community needs, and providing community leadership; and
WHEREAS, The Community Foundation promotes the development of children, youth and seniors’ programs, promotes the arts, cultural and heritage activities, and promotes the enhancement of the environment; and
WHEREAS, The Community Foundation supports health, wellness, sports and recreation as well as other community activities and facilities; and
WHEREAS, The Community Foundation is a vehicle for donors to contribute their cash, trusts, bequests or real property to create permanent endowments that will build and improve our Swan Valley community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED The Town of Swan River do hereby proclaim February 20 to February 26, 2022 as Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week in the Town of Swan River.
Carried
8.3 Travel Policy
Resolution No: 2022-0047
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the updated Travel Policy be approved.
Carried
8.4 Approve Vet District 2022 proposed budget
Resolution No: 2022-0048
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Proposed Budget for 2022 be approved.
Carried
8.5 Approve payment of Vet District 2022 levy
Resolution No: 2022-0049
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District 2022 municipal contribution in the amount of $7,111.62 be approved for payment.
Carried
9. Unfinished Business
10. Accounts
10.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2022-0050
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Account Cheques No. 28519 to No. 28567 totaling $455,681.72 as listed on Schedule A.
2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5024 to No. 5031 totaling $89,417.11 as listed on Schedule B.
3. Direct deposits totaling $2,823.05 as listed on Schedule C.
4. Direct deposits totaling $725.00 as listed on Schedule D.
Carried
10.2 To adopt the December 2021 preliminary financial statements
Resolution No: 2022-0051
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED that the Preliminary Financial Statements for the Twelve Months Ending December 31st, 2021 be adopted as received.
Carried
11. By-Laws
12. Notice of Motion
13. In Camera
Resolution No: 2022-0052
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Don Bobick
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
1. Crime:
– Town on Notice
– Town Hall meeting (Businesses)
2. Legal Item- Utility
3. Spruce Products water agreement
4. Swan Valley RISE
5. School Division issues
Carried
14. Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2022-0053
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried
15. Items Arising out of Camera
16. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2022-0054
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 10:05 PM.
Carried