The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Delaurier, Friesen, Moriaux, Whyte, Wintoniw and Gray present.
1 Call meeting to order
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
2 Resolution No: 2019-229
Approval of Minutes
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the minutes of the July 16th, 2019 Regular Council Meeting, the July 16th, 2019 Swan River Municipal Developers’ Meeting, and the July 23rd, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and approved.
CARRIED
3 Resolution No: 2019-230
Adoption of the Agenda
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the August 6th 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be approved.
CARRIED
4. Reception of Delegations and Hearings
5. Reception of Petitions
6. Communications
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
Resolved the Town of Swan River supports National Rail Safety Week to be Held September 23 to 29th, 2019
CARRIED
6.1 Public Hearing for Application for Re-zoning Municipality of Swan Valley West
7. Reports of Committees
7.1 Resolution No: 2019-231
Superintendent of Works Report
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED the Superintendent of Works report be received.
CARRIED
7.2 Other Reports
7.2.1 Resolution No: 2019-232
To receive the Fire Report
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED that the July 2019 Fire Report be received.
CARRIED
7.2.1.1 Resolution in support of Rail safety Week
Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 23 to 29, 2019;
Whereas it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens;
Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness;
Whereas has requested Town Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality;
It is hereby RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council supports National Rail Safety Week to be held from September 23 to 29, 2019.
7.2.2 Resolution No: 2019-233
To receive the July Handivan report
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the July 2019 Handivan Report be received.
CARRIED
7.3 Vet Committee Information
7.4 Council and CAO Reports
8 New Business
8.1 Resolution No: 2019-234
Table and chair donation policy
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the in Kind Table and Chair Donations Policy be approved.
8.2 Resolution No: 2019-235
Donation request – Swan Valley Stampeders
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
WHEREAS the Swan Valley Stampeders Junior “A” Hockey Club (“the Club”) have a Management Agreement with the Town of Swan River (“the Town”) to manage the Resource Room Lounge at the Swan River Centennial Arena;
And WHEREAS the Club is required to provide 80% of the profits of the Lounge to the Town who is the licensee of the facility at all Swan Valley Stampeders games and events;
And WHEREAS the Club has requested that the profits from the Lounge be donated back to the Club;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River donate any profits, excluding any arena costs, received from the Centennial Arena Resource Room Lounge, during Swan Valley Stampeders games and events, back to the Swan Valley Stampeders Junior “A” Hockey Club each during the 2018 – 2019 season and the 2019-2020 season provided the Club has fulfilled all requirements as set out in the Management Agreement as well as have no outstanding balance owing the Town.
CARRIED
8.3 Resolution No: 2019-236
2019 Capital – Purchase 1/2 ton and Passenger Van
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the Town accept the quotation submitted by Redline Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ltd. for a 2019 Dodge Caravan CVP in the amount of $31,264.85 plus applicable taxes;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town accept the quotation submitted by Capital GMC Buick Cadillac for a 2019 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton in the amount of $28,575.00 plus applicable taxes.
CARRIED
8.4 Resolution No: 2019-237
Line Striper Replacement – Possible Resolution
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River accept the quotation submitted by Northern Specialties for a GRACO 3400 Line Striper in the amount of $5,500.00 plus applicable taxes.
CARRIED
9 Unfinished Business
10 By-Laws
10.1 Possible Resolution
Resolved that the Purchasing Policy (Procurement) be read a second time.
11 Accounts
11.1 Resolution No: 2019-238
To approve accounts
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Account Cheques No. 24652 to No. 24808 for a total of $317,000.78.
2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4498 to No. 4503 for a total of $116,945.52.
CARRIED
12 Notice of Motion
13 In Camera
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: David Moriaux
13.1 Resolution No: 2019-239
Out of Camera
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
Resolved that the Council move out of camera into regular Council meeting.
CARRIED
14 Resolution No: 2019-240
Adjournment
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
CARRIED