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

Delegations:

Joe Mante, Manager of the Richardson & Recreation Wellness Center was introduced to Council.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the May 21st, 2013 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the June 4th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried:

WHEREAS the third week in June has been designated as Public Service Week by an act of Parliament; and
WHEREAS professional public service employees at all levels are continually finding new and better ways to deliver services to citizens; and
WHEREAS through dedication, partnership and cooperation, public service employees provide Canadians with the services that make our society safe and prosperous; and
WHEREAS public servants at all levels continually prove their dedication and importance by working as a team in both their official capacities and with events beneficial to their communities;and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT KNOWN THAT I, Jason Delaurier, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Swan River, do hereby proclaim the week of June 9th – 15th, 2013 as Public Service Week in the Town of Swan River and do commend its thoughtful observance to all citizens of our community.
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3. RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the month ended April 30th, 2013 be adopted as received.
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4. WHEREAS the Town of Swan River recognizes the importance of strengthening the Swan Valley’s regional identity and the foundation for future regional marketing efforts;
AND WHEREAS Swan Valley RISE Inc. and the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District have prepared an application to the 2013-14 Partner 4 Growth Program for funding to install community welcome signs and regional identification signs within the boundaries of the Swan Valley;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River support the application to the 2013-14 Partner 4 Growth Program.
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5. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River administration be authorized to sign an agreement allowing the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 to construct a wooden lean-to enclosure to a maximum of 2’ onto the Public Lane Right of Way immediately east of the Legion building. This agreement is attached as Schedule “A”.
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6. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River enter into an agreement with Swan Valley Lions Inc. which grants authority to Swan Valley Lions Inc. to operate the Town’s back-up garbage truck (Unit #110) from June 4th to December 31st, 2013 under the conditions in the agreement dated June 4th, 2013.
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7. RESOLVED that the Council authorize a grant of $1,000 to the Association for Community Living.
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8. RESOLVED that the May 2013 Swan River Fire Department Call Report be received.
Carried:

9. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
14/13 B20-1545 Main St. Install Trailer & Porch
15/13 222 7th Ave. S. Fire Pit
16/13 350 Valley Rd. Convert Storage Building Into Office Space
17/13 206 7th Ave. N. Fence
18/13 559 4th Ave. N. Storage Shed/Garage
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10. RESOLVED that the purchase of a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado from Powell Motors for the price of $20,364.00 be hereby approved.
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11. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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12. RESOLVED that the 1975 Chevrolet Mini Pumper (in as is condition) be sold to Darin McKay for the sum of $3,300.
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13. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 13202 to No. 13263 for a total of $153,400.78.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3082 to No. 3089 for a total of $84,153.86.
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14. 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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15. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried:

16. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.