The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Friesen, Delaurier, Moriaux, Wintoniw, Gray and Whyte in
attendance.

Also Present: Staff – In person: Town Manager C. Croll, ACAO P. Henkelman, PW Director D. Poole
Via web conference meeting: Finance Director T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk
Media – Star and Times Reporter J. Bergen

1 Call meeting to order
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.

2 Resolution No: 2020-309
Adoption of the Agenda
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the June 16, 2020 regular meeting of Council be approved.
CARRIED

3 Resolution No: 2020-310
Confirmation of the minutes
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED the minutes of the June 2, 2020 regular council meeting and June 9, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting be received and approved.
CARRIED

4 Reception of Delegations and Hearings

4.1 CFO Gnida and PKHC CPAS re 2019 Federal Gas Tax Annual Expenditure Report

4.2 Corinna Medwid – to discuss waste management (via Zoom)

5 Reception of Petitions

6 Communications

6.1 Resolution No: 2020-311
To receive building permit applications
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Building Permits 34/20 through 36/20 with a total estimated value of $39,720.00 be received.
CARRIED

6.2 Resolution No: 2020-312
Letter re Federal Gas Tax accelerated payment
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the letter dated June 12, 2020 from the Deputy Minister of Municipal Relations, regarding Federal Gas Tax Fund 2020/21 Accelerated Payment, be received as information.
CARRIED

6.3 Resolution No: 2020-313
Letter from Port in the Storm
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the letter received from A Port in the Storm be received as information.
CARRIED

7 Reports of Committees

7.1 Resolution No: 2020-314
Director of Public Works Report
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received as information.
CARRIED

7.2 Other Reports

7.2.1 Resolution No: 2020-315
May 2020 Protective Services Report
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: David Gray RESOLVED that the 2020 May 2020 Protective Services report be received as information.
CARRIED

7.2.2 Resolution No: 2020-316
Handivan Report for May 2020
Moved By: Duane Whyte Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the May 2020 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received as information.
CARRIED

7.3 Council Reports

7.4 Resolution No: 2020-317
Town Manager Report
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that the Town Manager report for May-June 2020 be recieved as information.
CARRIED

8 New Business

8.1 Resolution No: 2020-318
Renaming of street – 5th Ave W
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
WHEREAS Richard (Dick) George Walker was a resident of the Town of Swan River;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Swan River has the opportunity to express its appreciation for the unique efforts and abilities of Dick Walker, not just as a highly respected local philanthropist, but also as a Swan Valley resident who truly exemplified what it takes to be a volunteer committed to supporting numerous initiatives, projects and events throughout the Swan River Valley; who spent countless hours with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Rotary Club of Swan Valley, the Swan River Valley Agricultural Society, and more; all in successful efforts that have made a difference for everyone living in and visiting our valley;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that 5th Avenue West in Development Plan #34203 be legally re-named to Walker Trail.
CARRIED

8.2 Resolution No: 2020-319
Renaming of street – Century Bay
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
WHEREAS Glen McKenzie is a resident of the Town of Swan River,
AND WHEREAS the Town of Swan River would like to acknowledge Glen Mckenzie for his tremendous contributions to the Town of Swan River and the Swan River Valley. Including over 30 years in municipal politics, serving seven years, from 1988 to 1995 as councillor, and 23 years, from 1995 to 2018 as Mayor. Glen has been instrumental in the development of initiatives by heading council and serving on countless committees including the G7(G5 now), doctor recruitment, multiple recreation initiatives, upgrades to utility infrastructure, Medical Recruitment Fund, and the Health Foundation to name a few.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Century Bay in Development Plan # 34203 be legally re named to McKenzie Bay.
CARRIED

8.3 Resolution No: 2020-320
PR #275 Drainage Project -Request for Initial support
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED the Town of Swan River be in support of a joint drainage project between the Town of Swan River, Municipality of Swan Valley West, and the Province of Manitoba. The drainage project shall start at the intersection of PR#275 and 2nd Ave NW, through the east ditch along 2nd Ave NW, ending at the Swan River.
CARRIED

8.4 Resolution No: 2020-321
Banner Installation Request-NWMC
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED the Town of Swan River support the joint Manitoba 150 banner installation project with the Manitoba Metis Federation through the Northwest Metis Council.
Councillor Gray Abstained from Voting
CARRIED

12 Unfinished Business

9.1 Resolution No: To approve fee schedule 2020-322
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: David Gray
RESOLVED that the amended 2020 fee schedule be approved.
CARRIED

10 Accounts
Resolution No: 10.1 To approve 2019 Federal Gas Tax Funding Annual Expenditure Report 2020-323
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the draft audited Federal Gas Tax Funding Annual Expenditure Report for the Year Ended December 31st, 2019 be approved.
CARRIED

10.2 Resolution No: 2020-324 To approve accounts
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Account Cheques No. 26234 to No. 26263 for a total of $98,562.39
2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4676 to No. 4682 for a total of $96,438.48
CARRIED

10.3 Resolution No: 2020-325
To adopt the May 2020 financial statements
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: David Gray
RESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Five Months Ending May 31st, 2020 be adopted as received.
CARRIED

10.3.1 Resolution No: 2020-326
To add unpaid accounts to taxes
Moved By: David Gray
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
WHEREAS the Town of Swan River used municipal equipment, materials and labour to carry out private works on private property under The Municipal Act clause 250(2)(e), and set the fees and charges for the works under clause 252(1)(a) of The Act;
AND WHEREAS sufficient time has been allowed for payment of such outstanding amounts as listed below;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT each of the following unpaid amounts be added to the corresponding property tax roll and collected in that manner under subsection 252(2) of The Act:

CARRIED

11 By-Laws

11.1 Resolution No: 2020-327
Second reading of By-Law 12/2020 to create a reserve fund for the replacement of rental tables and chairs
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED that Town of Swan River By-Law No. 12/2020, being a by-law to establish a reserve fund for the replacement of rental tables and chairs, be read a second time.
CARRIED

11.2 Resolution No: 2020-328
First Reading of By-Law 10/2020 Building By-Law
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: David Gray
RESOLVED that By-Law 10.2020, being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to regulate building, be read a first time.
CARRIED

11.3 Resolution No: 2020-329
First Reading of By-Law 13/2020 to close a public reserve
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: David Gray
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 13/2020 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to close a public reserve be read a first time.
Deputy Mayor Wintoniw declared a conflict and left the meeting before this item was discussed or voted on.
CARRIED

12 Notice of Motion

13 Resolution No: 2020-330
In Camera
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: David Gray
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Legal Matter
Employee relations
CARRIED

14 Resolution No: 2020-331
Out of Camera
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
CARRIED

15 Resolution No: 2020-331
Adjournment
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn,
CARRIED