The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present.
Delegations:
Communities that Care: Bev Polan & Sergeant Steve Hensen
Veterans Community Hall: Sylvia Skulmoski & Myrna Scott
Minutes:
1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the April 2nd, 2013 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:
2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the April 16th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried:
3. RESOLVED that the March, 2013 RCMP Report be received.
Carried:
4. RESOLVED that By-Law 17/2012 being a by-law to open a municipal road be read a second time.
Carried:
5. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 17/2012 being a by-law to open a municipal road be read a third time and be passed.
Glen McKenzie Yes
Don Bobick Yes
Phylis Friesen Yes
Jason Delaurier Yes
Lance Jacobson Yes
Jason Sakal Yes
Duane Whyte Yes
Carried:
6. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 16/2012 being a by-law to open a municipal road be read a second time.
Carried:
7. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 16/2012 being a by-law to open a municipal road be read a third time and be passed.
Glen McKenzie Yes
Don Bobick Yes
Phylis Friesen Yes
Jason Delaurier Yes
Lance Jacobson Yes
Jason Sakal Yes
Duane Whyte Yes
Carried:
8. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
Carried:
9. RESOLVED that the Veterans Community Hall Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31st, 2012 and prepared by Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be received.
Carried:
10. RESOLVED that the separate pricing submitted by Penn-Co Construction Canada (2003) Ltd. on August 26th, 2011 for the following items be approved:
PA System $32,750
Instrusion System $ 5,356
Lifeguard Emergency Call System $ 2,412
Carried:
11. WHEREAS the Town of Swan River Council passed Resolution No. 7 on February 19th, 2013 agreeing to contribute their share of funding for Swan Valley Settlement Services, provided that the other municipalities in the Swan Valley Municipalities agreed to contribute their share as well;
AND WHEREAS the majority of the Swan Valley Municipalities have agreed to contribute, and members of council do feel this is an important initiative and beneficial to the municipality and to the entire Swan River Valley;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River does hereby agree to provide funding to the Swan Valley Settlement Services in the original amount of $9,192.00 for the 2013 Fiscal Year, despite the fact that some of the Swan Valley Municipalities have not agreed to contribute or have opted not to contribute in funding this worthwhile initiative.
Carried:
12. RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River authorize Blaine Healey to hunt crows within the Town boundaries as a deterrent to the West Nile Virus and to be reimbursed as per Schedule “A” attached hereto.
Carried:
13. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District Board Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31st, 2011 and prepared by BMP Chartered Accountants be received.
Carried:
14. RESOLVED that the following Accounts Receivable Invoices be added to taxes:
Roll #71500.000 Invoice 7467 $1450.00
Roll #71500.000 Invoice 7474 $6536.02
Carried:
15. RESOLVED that following utility account be added to taxes:
Account Address Roll No.
11770000.07 225 1st Ave S 83500.000
Tabled:
16. RESOLVED that North-West Regional Library Annual Report for 2012 be received.
Carried:
17. RESOLVED that the North-West Regional Library Financial Statements for the year ended December 31st, 2012 and prepared by Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be received.
Carried:
18. RESOLVED that the 2013 budget for Swan Valley RISE Inc. be approved.
Carried:
19. RESOLVED that Ken Kirkpatrick be authorized to attend the flag persons training course being held in Brandon, MB on June 4th, 2013.
Carried:
20. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 12977 to No. 13026 for a total of $348,994.56.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3051 to No. 3058 for a total of $74,444.67.
Carried:
21. RESOLVED that Joe Mante be hired for the Manager of Aquatic Services position as per the attached Schedule “A”.
Carried:
22. RESOLVED that Derek Poole be authorized to attend the Compost Facility Operating Practices Course being held in Brandon, MB on May 13th to May 15th, 2013.
Defeated:
23. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried:
24. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried:
25. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
Carried: