The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 15th, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councilor’s, Jacobson, Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier & Sakal present.


Delegation:

1. Sergeant Henson

The members are focusing on loud mufflers & school speed zones especially
near SVRSS.
The members are doing walking patrols when their shifts permit.
New Staff Sergeant has not arrived because he has not sold his home yet.
The costs for members providing scene security are charged to the Town.

2. Urban Forest Committee – Francis Baird & Pat Richenhaller

RE: Town Tree Nursery
The committee would like the Town to charge $25.00 for each tree moved onto private property & direct this money to the committee. They would like the Town to do some more weeding and tilling at the nursery. The committee also asked for help and support from the Town for Arbor Day & Maple Leaf Day. The committee also asked everyone to visit the nursery & consider how it could be improved into a showcase for the community.

Minutes:

1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the September 15th, 2015 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried:

2. RESOLVED that the minutes of the August 27th, 2015 special meeting and the September 1st, 2015 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:

3. RESOLVED that the Building Inspector’s Report be received.
Carried:

4. RESOLVED that the August, 2015 R.C.M.P. Crime Stats Report be received.
Carried:

5. RESOLVED that the August 2015 By-Law Enforcement Officer Report be received.
Carried:

6. RESOLVED that the Mayor, Councillors, and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Annual Conference being held in Brandon, MB on November 23rd – 25th, 2015.
Carried:

7. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Inc. Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2015 and prepared by Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be received.
Carried:

8. RESOLVED that the annual contribution to the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Inc. for Doctor Retention & Recruitment in the amount of $54,306.96 be approved for payment.
Carried:

9. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council authorize ESRSS to do a Terry Fox Run in the Town of Swan River on September 18th, 2015.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this walk will take place on public sidewalks as per schedule “A” attached.
Carried:

10. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River purchase All-Net Meetings Pro for the cost of $5,995.00.
Carried:

11. RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the month ended July 31st, 2015 be adopted as received.
Carried:

12. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works Report be received.
Carried:

13. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 17465 to No. 17605 for a total of $1,245,569.86.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3630 to No. 3639 for a total of $116,228.14.
Carried:

14. RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River is in support of the application by the Swan River Parks and Recreation Commission to the Sport & Recreation Opportunities Program.  The new equipment for the arena and aquatic centre will be a huge asset that will allow for the maintenance/increase of programming at both facilities.
Carried:

15. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 11/2015 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to close a public reserve and walk described as all that portion of Public Reserve and Public Walk, as shown on Plan No. 2370 DLTO contained within the limits of Parcel A on a Plan of Public Reserve and Walk to be Closed of part of the SE ¼ 28-36-27 WPM, prepared by Bayne Bruce Balchen, Manitoba Land Surveyor, of the City of Dauphin, and assigned Deposit No. 852/2015 WLTO and that Parcel A to be transferred to Reid Donald Minish and Valerie Ann Minish and consolidated with title to Lots 2 and 3 Plan 39932 DLTO (C.T. No. 2396882/6) be read a first time.
Carried:

16. RESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $8000.00 to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce which will be used towards the Chamber’s projects and operations.
Carried:

17. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 12/2015 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River providing for the control of traffic and parking of vehicles be read a first time.
Carried:

18. RESOLVED that Matt Atkinson be permitted to move the house referenced in the attached Schedule “A” to the lot on 222 7th Avenue North. All upgrades referred to in Schedule “A” must be complete prior to an occupancy permit being approved.
Carried:

19. RESOLVED that Ray Hart be permitted to move the house referenced in the attached Schedule “A” to the lot on 210 Centennial Drive South. All exterior upgrades referred to in Schedule “A” must be complete prior to this house being moved into Town.
Carried:

20. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre host a National Lifeguard course in November 2015 at a total estimated cost of $2,106.60.
Carried:

21. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 4/2015 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to amend By-Law No. 6/2011 to increase the borrowing for the RRWC be read a second time.
Carried:

22. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 4/2015 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to amend By-Law No. 6/2011 to increase the borrowing for the RRWC be read a third time and be passed.
Carried:

23. RESOLVED that the Radar Speed Sign Reports from June 22nd to August 31st, 2015 be received.
Carried:

24. RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre employee uniforms be purchased from Splashables Inc. and Sign Here for a total amount of $2,549.25 including taxes.
Carried:

25. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
48/15 – 409 6th Ave. N. – Fence
49/15 – 204 6th Ave. S. – Weeping Tile
50/15 – 122 9th Ave. N. – Weeping Tile
51/15 – 507 3rd Ave. S. – Demo
52/15 – 1311 1st St. N. – Addition to Shed
53/15 – 216 Dixie Rd – Window
54/15 – 121 5th Ave S – Signs
55/15 – 14 Parkway Dr. – Shed
56/15 – 222 7th Ave N. – House
57/15 – 210 Centennial Dr. S. – RTM
57/15 – 210 Centennial Dr. S. – Demo
Carried:

26. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report August 2015 be received.
Carried:

27. RESOLVED that the firm of Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company be appointed Auditor for the fiscal year 2015.
Carried:

28. RESOLVED that the Request/Concern Report for August 2015 be received.
Carried:

29. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried:

30. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried:

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