The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 17th, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Jacobson, Delaurier, Friesen, Whyte, Sakal, Moriaux present.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 3rd, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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2. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the February 17th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be received.
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3. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for January, 2015 be received.
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4. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council adopt the Confidentiality Policy attached as Schedule “A”.
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5. RESOLVED that the March 17th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be rescheduled to March 19th, 2015.
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6. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River approve payment of the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District Municipal levy for the 2015-2016 fiscal year in the amount of $16,951.83.
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7. RESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District 2014-2015 Annual Project Expenditures report be received.
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8. RESOLVED that Darren Harvey, Josh Parsons, and Ron Bauder be authorized to travel to Winnipeg, MB to demo loader-backhoes on March 4th and 5th, 2015.
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9. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 1/2015 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.
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10. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 1/2015 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
Lance Jacobson Yes
David Moriaux Yes
Jason Sakal Yes
Phylis Friesen Yes
Duane Whyte Yes
Jason Delaurier Yes
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11. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works be authorized to proceed to Tender for the Heyes Street Lift Station Project.
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12. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 16430 to No. 16493 for a total of $113,920.46.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3508 to No. 3515 for a total of $104,760.45.
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13. RESOLVED that Matt Leslie be authorized to attend the Class 1 & 2 Water Distribution Certification Course in Winnipeg, MB March 9th-13th, 2015 and the Class 1 Water Treatment Certification Course in Winnipeg, MB April 13th – 17th, 2015.
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14. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
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15. RESOLVED that January, 2015 R.C.M.P. Crime Stats Report be received.
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16. RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant in the amount of $4000 to the Swan Valley Historical Museum.
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17. RESOLVED that the letters from Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company dated February 2nd, 2015 regarding the Town of Swan River 2014 Audit be received.
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18. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce 2015 Membership in the amount of $99.75 be approved for payment.
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19. RESOLVED that the 2015 annual membership with the Parkland Tourism Association in the amount of $1300.00 be approved for payment.
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20. WHEREAS The goal of National Nutrition month is to encourage all Canadians to eat well;
AND WHEREAS Registered Dieticians are a trusted source of credible nutrition information and are launching a campaign focusing on helping consumers make healthier food choices;
AND WHEREAS Canadians are interested in healthy eating and want information to help them achieve this goal – dieticians offer nutrition resources as well as interactive tools on the Dieticians of Canada web site – www.dieticians.ca
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glen McKenzie, Mayor of the Town of Swan River in the Province of Manitoba, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the month of March 2015, NUTRITION MONTH in the Town of Swan River in the Province of Manitoba.
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21. 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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22. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
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23.RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
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