The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Delaurier, Whyte and Friesen in person and Councillor Moriaux by teleconferencing.
Also Present:
CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, Interim Dir. of Recreation B. Fedorchuk
Delegation Attendees:
Media: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times
1. Call meeting to order
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Resolution No: 2021-969
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the agenda for the July 6th regular meeting of Council be adopted.
Carried
3. Confirmation of the minutes
Resolution No: 2021-970
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED the minutes of the June 15th regular council meeting be approved.
Carried
4. Reception of Delegations and Hearings
5. Reception of Petitions
6. Communications
6.1 MMSM 2020 Annual Report
Resolution No: 2021-971
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba 2020 Annual Report be received.
Carried
6.2 Letter from AMM
Resolution No: 2021-972
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that the letter from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities dated June 18th, 2021 be received.
Carried
6.3 To receive building permit applications
Resolution No: 2021-973
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that Building Permits 39/21 through 43/21 with a total estimated value of $265,000 be received.
Carried
6.4 Renewal of Forest Management Plan- Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd.
7. Reports of Committees
7.1 Director of Public Works Report
Resolution No: 2021-974
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
Carried
7.2 Other Reports
7.2.1 Handivan Report for May 2021
Resolution No: 2021-975
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
RESOLVED that the May 2021 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
Carried
7.3 Council and CAO Reports
8. New Business
8.1 Snow Removal Policy
Resolution No: 2021-976
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the updated Snow RemovalPolicy be approved.
Carried
8.2 To receive the 2020 Planning District audited financial statements
Resolution No: 2021-977
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 be received.
Carried
9. Unfinished Business
9.1 Permanent Generator and Auto-transfer Switch
Resolution No: 2021-978
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: Jason Delaurier
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River request technical and financial assistance from the Manitoba Water Services Board for the design and installation of a permanent generator and auto transfer switch to service the Water Treatment Plant and Ross St Lift Station. The Town’s portion of the funding will be paid by transfer from the Water and Sewer Reserve. The estimated project cost is $350,000.00.
Carried
10. Accounts
10.1 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2021-979
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
1. General Account Cheques No. 27714 to No. 27785 totaling $165,845.21 as listed on Schedule A.
(Cheque No. 27727 voided due to incorrect amount.)
2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4888 to No. 4892 totaling $21,855.94 as listed on Schedule B.
3. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4893 to No. 4900 totaling $76,232.04 as listed on Schedule C.
4. Direct Deposits totaling $600.00 as listed on Schedule D.
Carried
10.2 To approve assessment alterations
Resolution No: 2021-980
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
WHEREAS Section 326 of The Municipal Act provides that a municipality may impose supplementary taxes, and Subsections 300(6) and 300(6.1) provide that a municipality may cancel or reduce taxes, upon receipt of assessment alterations from Manitoba Assessment Services;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment alterations made by Manitoba Assessment Services on January 25th, February 3rd and 26th, March 22nd and 30th, April 16th, 28th and 30th, May 17th and 25th, and June 3rd, 2021 be made to the 2021 Property and Business Tax Rolls, with the resulting increases totaling $14,041.08 and the resulting reductions totaling $13,603.51.
Carried
11. By-Laws
11.1 First Reading – By-Law 9.2021 – Parking and Traffic Control By-Law
Resolution No: 2021-981
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
RESOLVED that By-Law 9.2021 being a by-law regulating parking and traffic control, be read a first time.
Carried
11.2 First Reading By-Law 10.2021 Procedures By-Law
Resolution No: 2021-982
Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
Resolved that By-Law 10.2021, being a By-Law decribing the Town of Swan River Council Procedures By-Law be read a first time.
Carried
12. Notice of Motion
13. In Camera
Resolution No: 2021-983
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
discussion: Personnel
Carried
14. Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2021-984
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Phylis Friesen
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021-985
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
Seconded By: David Moriaux
RESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:12pm.
Carried