The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present.

Public Hearing:

Variation Hearing No. 5/2012 was called to order by Mayor McKenzie who advised that the purpose of the hearing was to hear representation for or against the following application:

Application by Melvin & Violet Plett to vary the rear yard requirement from 25 feet to 20 feet to allow the construction of a house and attached garage on an irregular shaped Lot being Lot 5, Plan No. 2419 DLTO and located at 431 11th Avenue South, Swan River, MB

The following people spoke at the hearing:

Dwayne Bresky of 427 11th Ave South indicated that he was not opposed to construction but mentioned that there were other lots available in the area.
Melvin Plett, applicant/owner explained how the house and garage would sit on the lot and also advised that there would still be ample green space within the lot.

There being no other persons present who wished to speak regarding this matter the hearing was adjourned.

Delegation:

Francis Baird representing the Urban Forest Committee regarding trees within the town and the large trees in the tree nursery.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the September 4th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be received.
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2. RESOLVED that the minutes of the August 21st, regular meeting and August 28th, special meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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3. RESOLVED that Variation Application No. 5/2012 by Melvin & Violet Plett to vary the rear yard requirement from 25 feet to 20 feet to allow the construction of a house and attached garage on an irregular shaped lot being Lot 5, Plan No 2419 DLTO and located at 431 11th Ave South, Swan River, MB be hereby approved.
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4. RESOLVED that September 9th, 2012 be proclaimed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day in the Town of Swan River.
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5. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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6. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 11950 to No. 11999 for a total of $457,004.60
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2912 to No. 2919 for a total of $95,506.03.
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7. RESOLVED that Derek Poole, Superintendent of Works be authorized to attend the Western Canada Water Wasterwater Conference being held in Winnipeg, MB September 18th to 21st, 2012.
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8. RESOLVED that Andrew Cook be hired as a Seasonal Labourer effective September 10th, 2012.
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9. RESOLVED that the assessment alterations amendments as listed by Manitoba Local Government Assessment Services dated August 20th, 2012, be made to the 2012 Tax Roll under authority of Section 300(6) and 326 of The Municipal Act.
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10. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Application be received:
84/12 216 7th Ave S Fence
85/12 210 8th Ave S Fence
86/12 1008 Ross St Garage
87/12 215 2nd Ave N Fence
88/12 340 5th Ave S Shed
89/12 1301 2nd St S Fence
90/12 315 Centennial Dr. N. Deck
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11. RESOLVED that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Municipal Office Construction Management Contract between the Construction Manager, Louis Delaurier and the Town of Swan River.
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12. RESOLVED that Councillor Whyte be authorized to attend the following meetings:
Thursday, September 13th, 2012 – Medical Services meeting in Minitonas
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 – Parkland Medical Services meeting in Dauphin
Friday & Saturday, September 28th & 29th, 2012 – Residents Retreat in Steinbach.
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13. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152 (3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
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14.RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
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15.RESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn.
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