The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Jacobson, Delaurier and Sakal present. Councillor Whyte was absent with permission.
1. Call to order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2016.144
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the March 15th, 2016 regular meeting of Council be received.
Carried
3. Adoption of Minutes
Resolution No: 2016.145
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the minutes of the March 1st, 2016 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried
4. Delegations and Hearings
4.1 Delegation – Rick Wowchuk
Rick Wowchuk is the PC Candidate for Swan River. He introduced himself to the council members and provided some insight into who he is and what he stands for. Rick is a lifelong Manitoban who is proud to call Swan River his home. He is a high energy and positive person, a volunteer and an educator who truly believes in the potential of the north including the importance of small business.
4.2 Delegation – ACL – Presentation of grant cheques
Mayor McKenzie presented the Association for Community Living with grant cheques to assist with their annual operating costs.
4.3 Delegation – SV Crisis Centre – Presentation of grant cheque
Mayor McKenzie presented the Swan Valley Crisis Centre with a grant cheque to assist with their annual operating costs.
4.4 Public Hearing – Variation Order No. 1/2016
Resolution No: 2016.146
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
Don Buhler presented information to Council in support of Variation Application No. 1/2016.
RESOLVED that the Variation Application No.1/2016 by Don Buhler to allow the construction of a garage with a 10′ front yard set-back on Pt. Lot 8 Block 11 Plan 286 DLTO (312 6th Avenue North, Swan River) be hereby approved.
Carried
5. Correspondence
5.1 MB Trappers Assocation AGM thank you letter
6. Unfinished Business
6.1 NWRL 2016 Budget
Resolution No: 2016.147
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the 2016 Budget for the North-West Regional Library be approved.
Tabled
6.2 Table resolution no. 2016.147
Resolution No: 2016.148
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.147 be tabled.
Carried
7. New Business
7.1 Building By-Law Amendments
Resolution No: 2016.149
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 11/2016 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to regulate building within the town be read a first time.
David Moriaux – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – no
Jason Delaurier – no
Lance Jacobson -no
Phylis Friesen -yes
Defeated
7.2 Zoning By-Law Amendments
Resolution No: 2016.150
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 10/2016 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend the Town of Swan River Zoning by-Law No. 9/2004 as follows:
1) To amend PART 7: GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 7.11
to add the numbering of buildings, the civic address is to be signed on all buildings in all zones according to requirements;
2) To amend TABLE 8-1: ACCESSORY USE TABLE, to allow for fabric covered buildings as permitted uses in all R, C, M, and I zones. Excluding OR and AUR zones.
3) To amend TABLE 8-1: ACCESSORY USE TABLE, to allow for shipping containers/storage trailers as permitted uses in all C, and M zones, and as conditional in I zones, and excluded in all R, OR and AUR zones
4) To amend PART 8: SPECIAL USES AND PROVISIONS, Section 8.1 Accessory Buildings and Uses to add 8.1.9 Fabric Covered Buildings.
5) To amend PART 8: SPECIAL USES AND PROVISIONS, Section 8.1 Accessory Buildings and Uses to add 8.1.10 Shipping Containers/Storage Containers.
6) To amend PART 9: ADMINISTRATION, Section 9.6 Development Permits, to add 9.6.1 (e) The installation of water wells, private sewage disposal systems and geothermal loop systems.
7) To amend PART 9: ADMINISTRATION, Section 9.6 Development Permits, to remove 9.6.3(a)(viii) water supply wells and private sewage disposal systems.
8) To amend PART 11: DEFINITIONS to include “Fabric Covered Buildings, Shipping Container, and Storage Trailer”.
be read a first time.
Tabled
7.3 Table resolution no. 2016.150
Resolution No: 2016.151
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.150 be tabled.
Carried
7.4 Proposal to Subdivide PT. N.W. 1/4 Sec. 22-36-27 WPM
Resolution No: 2016.152
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
Councillor Sakal left the Council Chambers before this matter was discussed
RESOLVED that the proposed subdivision of PT N.W. 1/4 Sec. 22-36-27 WPM and numbered by Manitoba Municipal Government Community and Regional Planning Branch as File No. 4-455-15-7230 be hereby approved.
Carried
Councillor Sakal returned after this resolution was passed.
7.5 Veterans Community Hall 2016 Budget
Resolution No: 2016.153
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the 2016 Budget for the Veterans Community Hall be approved.
Carried
7.6 HBRA AGM March 23, 2016 in Yorkton, SK
Resolution No: 2016.154
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Glen McKenzie, Lance Jacobson, Jason Delaurier and Jason Sakal be authorized to attend the Hudson Bay Route Association Annual General Meeting being held in Yorkton, SK on March 23rd, 2016.
7.7 SVETP Sponsorship for 2016/2017
Resolution No: 2016.155
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River continue to sponsor the Swan Valley Employment and Training Project from June 30th, 2016 to June 30th, 2017
Carried
7.8 To authorize union leave
Resolution No: 2016.156
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that Paul Klein and Lisa Zastre, be authorized to attend the CUPE Introduction to Stewarding training being held April 5th and 6th, 2016 in Dauphin, Manitoba under the conditions stated in Section 15.04 of the current collective agreement between CUPE Local 851 and the Town of Swan River.
Carried
7.9 MGRA membership
Resolution No: 2016.157
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Manitoba Good Roads Association 2016 Membership in the amount of $200.00 be approved for payment.
Defeated
7.10 Handi Transit Van 2016 Budget
Resolution No: 2016.158
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the 2016 Budget for the Swan River Handi Transit Van be approved.
Tabled
7.11 Table resolution no. 2016.158
Resolution No: 2016.159
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.158 be tabled.
Carried
7.12 2016 Manitoba Planning Conference
Resolution No: 2016.160
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that Lance Jacobson be authorized to attend the 2016 Manitoba Planning Conference being held in Brandon, MB on May 18 – 20, 2016.
Defeated
7.13 Crows
Resolution No: 2016.161
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River authorize Blaine Healey to hunt crows within the Town boundaries as a deterrent to the West Nile Virus and to be reimbursed as per Schedule “A” attached hereto.
Carried
7.14 2016 Budget
8. Reports
8.1 Superintendent of Works Report
Resolution No: 2016.162
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
Carried
8.2 SR Fire Department February 2016 Report
Resolution No: 2016.163
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department February 2016 Call report be received.
Carried
8.3 Swan Valley Settlement & Immigration Services February 2016 Report
Resolution No: 2016.164
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the SV Settement & Imiigration Services February 2016 report be received.
Carried
8.4 Radar Speed Sign Report for January and February 2016
Resolution No: 2016.165
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the radar speed sign reports for January and February 2016 be received.
Carried
8.5 February 2016 RCMP Report
Resolution No: 2016.166
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the February, 2016 R.C.M.P. Crime Stats Report be received.
Carried
8.6 February 2016 By Law Officer Report
Resolution No: 2016.167
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the February 2016 By-Law Officer report be received.
Carried
9. By-Laws
9.1 By-Law No. 8/2016 RRWC borrowing 2nd reading
Resolution No: 2016.168
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 8/2016 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to amend By-Law No. 4/2015 to provide for the expenditure and borrowing for the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre be read a second time.
Carried
9.2 By-Law No. 8/2016 RRWC borrowing 3rd reading
Resolution No: 2016.169
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 8/2016 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to amend By-Law No. 4/2015 to provide for the expenditure and borrowing for the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre be read a third time and be passed.
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – absent
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Carried
9.3 By-Law No. 7/2016 Heyes Lift Station borrowing 2nd reading
Resolution No: 2016.170
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 7/2016 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 13/2012 which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds to upgrade the Heyes Street Wastewater Pumping Station be read a second time.
Carried
9.4 By-Law No. 7/2016 Heyes Street Lift Station borrowing 2nd reading
Resolution No: 2016.171
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 7/2016 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 13/2012 which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds to upgrade the Heyes Street Wastewater Pumping Station be read a third time and be passed.
David Moriaux -yes
Duane Whyte – absent
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Carried
10. Other Resolutions
10.1 to approve the sale of lots
Resolution No: 2016.172
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the following lots be sold to Darin McKay Ltd. for the total price of $16,000:
301 13th Ave. S
303 13th Ave. S
305 13th Ave. S
307 13th Ave. S
309 13th Ave. S
311 13th Ave. S
313 13th Ave. S
315 13th Ave. S
David Moriaux – yes
Duane Whyte – absent
Glen McKenzie – yes
Jason Sakal – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Carried
10.2 Approve accounts
Resolution No: 2016.173
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No.18437 to No.18500 for a total of $153,198.23.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3740 to No. 3748 for a total of $99,839.31.
Carried
10.3 To reschedule the April 19th, 2016 regular meeting to April 20th, 2016
Resolution No: 2016.174
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
WHEREAS April 19th, 2016 is the date of the Provincial Election and this is the date of a regular council meeting;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the regular council meeting be held on Wednesday, April 20th, 2016.
Carried
10.4 SLWCD Municipal Levies
Resolution No: 2016.175
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council recommend that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District adopt the 2016 assessment at .4 mil to calculate the municipal levies.
Carried
10.5 to authorize attendance at the AMM Mayors, Reeves and CAOs Parkland District Meeting
Resolution No: 2016.176
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that CAO be authorized to attend the AMM Mayors, Reeves and CAOs Parkland District meeting being held in Brandon, MB on April 12th, 2016.
Carried
10.6 to authorize attendance at the AMM MOS April 13 & 14, 2016
Resolution No: 2016.177
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that the CAO be authorized to attend the AMM Municipal Officials Seminar being held in Brandon, MB on April 13th and 14th, 2016.
Carried
10.7 To authorize attendance at the Live Water Main Tapping and Service Line Products Seminar
Resolution No: 2016.178
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED That Jordan Rooks, Paul Klein, and Justin Lumax attend the “Live water main tapping and service line products” seminar in Winkler MB being held on Tuesday April 26th in Winkler MB.
Carried
10.8 To adopt the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015
Resolution No: 2016.179
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Sakal
RESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31st, 2015 be adopted as received.
Carried
10.9 Add utility invoices to taxes
Resolution No: 2016.180
Moved By: Jason Sakal
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the following utility bills be added to the property tax roll:
10535000.03 – Roll #002600.000
11940080.04 – Roll #1173400.000
25220021.06 – Roll #0127300.000
Carried
11. In Camera
Resolution No: 2016.181
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried
12. Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2016.182
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Lance Jacobson
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried
13. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2016.183
Moved By: Lance Jacobson
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
Carried