The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Mckenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Delaurier, Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen and Whyte present. Councillor Sakal absent.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 18th, 2014 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the March 4th, 2014, regular meeting of Council be received.
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3. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River continue to sponsor the Swan Valley Employment and Training Project from June 28th, 2014 to June 26th, 2015.
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4. RESOLVED that the February, 2014 R.C.M.P. Report be received.
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5. RESOLVED that By-Law No.1/2014 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish school zones with a reduced maximum speed for vehicles be read a second time as amended.
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6. RESOLVED that the By-Law No. 1/2014 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish school zones with a reduced maximum speed for vehicles 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 Absent
Duane Whyte No
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7. RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department February 2014 Call Report be received.
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8. RESOLVED that the Request/Concern Report for December 2013 and January 2014 be received.
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9 RESOLVED that Matt Leslie be authorized to attend the Wastewater Collection Course at Red River College in Winnipeg, MB May 26th to May 29th, 2014 and to take the Wastewater Collection Class II exam on May 30th, 2014 at Red River College.
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10. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 14535 to No. 14611 for a total of $132,680.95.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3262 to No. 3270 for a total of $83,906.00.
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11. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for February 2014 be received.
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12. RESOLVED that the amended Financial statement for the year ended December 31st, 2013 be adopted as received.
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13. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31st, 2013 and prepared by Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be received.
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14. RESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District 2013 – 2014 Budget be received.
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15. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
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16. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River approve payment of the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District Municipal levy for the 2014 – 2015 fiscal year in the amount of $16,951.83.
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17. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River authorize Deputy Mayor Jason Delaurier and Chief Administrative Officer Shirley Bateman to set up a saving account for the Penn-Co construction holdback portion of the contract and a saving account for the balance of the Penn-Co construction contract at the Swan Valley Credit Union for the Swan Valley Recreation & Wellness Project with funds to be withdrawn from the Swan Valley Recreation & Wellness Fundraising account.
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18. RESOLVED that Mayor Glen Mckenzie and Chief Administrative Officer Shirley Bateman be authorized to sign the Shared Services Agreement with the Rural Municipality of Swan River.
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19. RESOLVED that Mayor Glen McKenzie and Chief Administrative Officer Shirley Bateman be authorized to sign the Municipal Fire Agreement with the Rural Municipality of Swan River.
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20. 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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21. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act, this meeting be re-opened to the public.
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22. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
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