The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Sakal, Friesen, Whyte and Delaurier present. Councillor Jacobson was absent.

Minutes

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the August 20th, 2013 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the September 3rd, 2013 regular meeting of Council be received.
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3. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River, pursuant to the provisions of the Natural Gas Franchise Agreement, dated May 4th, 2000, between the Town of Swan River and Swan Valley Gas Corporation, hereby consents, unconditionally, to the assignment of the rights and obligations, as outlined within the said Franchise Agreement, from Swan Valley Gas Corporation, to Manitoba Hydro, effective as of the date of approval by the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba, to the proposed transaction for the sale of all the assets of Swan Valley Gas Corporation to Manitoba Hydro, and further, the said Town of Swan River shall do, and take all necessary and further steps, including execution of documents, with respect to completing the said assignment of the Franchise Agreement.
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4. RESOLVED that Dan Sullivan be reclassified to a permanent full-time Labourer effective September 5th, 2013.
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5. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River join the Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative.
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6. RESOLVED that the Brick be authorized to block off the two parking spots in front of the store on Friday, September 20th, 2013 from 8:00 am until 10:00 am for their grand opening.
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7. RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department Call Report for August 2013 be received.
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8. RESOLVED that Council adopt the Conditions on the Increase of Council Remuneration policy dated September 3rd, 2013.
Glen McKenzie yes
Don Bobick yes
Duane Whyte yes
Phyl Friesen yes
Jason Sakal yes
Lance Jacobson absent
Jason Delaurier yes
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9. RESOLVED that the Public Works Department be authorized to advertise for a Labourer position.
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10. RESOLVED that the Request/Concern Reports for July and August 2013 be received.
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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 following Building Permit Applications be received:
35/13 – 1550 Main St – Renovation & Addition
36/13 – 340 5th Ave S – Shed
37/13 – 144 6th Ave N – Fence
38/13 – 213 Swan River Dr – Deck
39/13 – 527 Duncan Crescent – Addition
40/13 – 458 11th Ave N – Weeping Tile
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13. RESOLVED that the amendments to Sections 2.3, 6.2 and 7.5 of By-Law No. 5/2013 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River providing for collection and disposal of waste within the Town of Swan River be approved.
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14. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 5/2013 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River providing for collection and disposal of waste within the Town of Swan River be read a second time.
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15. RESOLVED that the proposed subdivision of Lots 14 – 17 Plan 1603 DLTO and numbered by Manitoba Local Government Community Planning Services File No. 4-445-13-7081 be hereby approved without conditions.
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16. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 13677 to No. 13741 for a total of $423,955.65.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3136 to No. 3142 for a total of $94,301.66.
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17. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for August 2013 be received.
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18. 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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19. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
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20. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
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