The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding alongside Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors Bobick, McKenzie, and Whyte.
Absent with notice: Councilor Powell
Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Director D. Harvey, Recreation Director D. Gordon-Broome
Delegations:
Media: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times
Other Participants:
1. Call meeting to order
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Resolution No: 2025-0468
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the October 21, 2025, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
Carried
3. Approval of the minutes
Resolution No: 2025-0469
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the October 7, 2025, regular council meeting be approved.
Carried
4. Reception of Delegations and Hearings
5. Reception of Petitions
6. Communications
6.1 Email from Adrienne Bestland, MMA, October 9, 2025 – MWSB Budget History
Resolution No: 2025-0470
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Glen McKenzie
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated October 9, 2025, from Adreinne Bestland regarding the Manitoba Water Services Board budget history be received.
Carried
6.2 Letter from Denys Volkov, Executive Director, AMM, October 14, 2025 – Snow Removal Agreements
Resolution No: 2025-0471
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated October 14, 2025, from Denys Volkov, regarding municipal snow removal be received.
Carried
6.3 Email from Corinna Medwid, October 17, 2025 – Resignation
Resolution No: 2025-0472
Moved By: Glen McKenzie
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the resignation email of Corinna Medwid from the Town of Swan River Council be received and accepted.
Carried
7. Reports
7.1 Chief Administrative Officer’s Report
Resolution No: 2025-0473
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report be received.
Carried
7.2 Director of Public Works Report
Resolution No: 2025-0474
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Public Works’ report be received.
Carried
7.3 Director of Recreation Report
Resolution No: 2025-0475
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Recreation’s report be received.
Carried
7.4 PMH Needle Cleanup Log (October 8, 2024 – October 10, 2025)
Resolution No: 2025-0476
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the log dated October 8, 2024, to October 10, 2025, from Glenda Short, PMH, regarding needle cleanup be received.
Carried
7.5 Change Report – Procedures Bylaw
Resolution No: 2025-0477
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Glen McKenzie
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated October 16, 2025, from the Chief Administrative Officer, regarding changes to the Procedures Bylaw be received.
Carried
7.6 Presentation from Karin Vera, Acting Director, Safety Officer Programs – Community Safety Officer Programs
Resolution No: 2025-0478
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Karin Vera, regarding Safety Officer Programs be received.
Carried
7.7 Other Reports
7.8 Council Reports
8. New Business
8.1 Medical Radiation Technologist Week 2025
Resolution No: 2025-0479
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
WHEREAS medical radiation technologists are an essential link between patients and the sophisticated medical imaging and radiotherapy technologies in Manitoba’s health care system, and
WHEREAS the Town of Swan River recognizes the vital contributions of medical radiation technologists to safe and appropriate health care in this province, and
WHEREAS other healthcare providers depend on the specialized skills and expertise of medical radiation technologists to ensure patients receive timely diagnoses and treatments, and
WHEREAS Medical Radiation Technologist Week is an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the expertise and dedication of medical radiation technologists as well as to encourage others to enter this vital profession;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT November 2-8, 2025 be declared as “Medical Radiation Technologist Week” in the Town of Swan River.
Carried
8.2 Committee Appointments
Resolution No: 2025-0480
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2025 standing committees and other appointments be approved as per the attached listing.
Carried
8.3 Snow Removal Agreement 2025 – 2026
Resolution No: 2025-0481
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Snow Removal Agreement with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure for 2025-2026 be received and approved for the CAO to sign on behalf of the Town of Swan River.
Carried
8.4 Thank-You Letter to the Swan Valley School Division
Resolution No: 2025-0482
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: David Moriaux
WHEREAS the Swan Valley School Division has demonstrated leadership in accessibility and inclusion by providing a pool-specific communication board for installation at the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Swan River supports the Mayor in providing a formal letter of appreciation to the Swan Valley School Division, recognizing their contribution to the community and expressing gratitude for their partnership.
Carried
8.5 Request for a By-Election
Resolution No: 2025-0483
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Glen McKenzie
WHEREAS a councilor has resigned and subsection 105(1) of the Municipal Act requires the Town of Swan River council to hold a by-election as soon as is reasonably possible;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River Council request the Senior Election Official to hold a by-election within the Town of Swan River for the seat of councilor
Carried
8.6 Remembrance Day Wreath – Authorization of Payment
Resolution No: 2025-0484
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: David Moriaux
WHEREAS the Town of Swan River recognizes the importance of honouring veterans through the annual placement of a Remembrance Day wreath in our Council Chambers;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize payment of $125.00 for the invoice from the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #39 and affirm the continuation of the Remembrance Day wreath tradition.
Carried
9. Unfinished Business
10. Accounts
10.1 Contribution for medical professionals
Resolution No: 2025-0485
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2025 annual contribution to the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Inc. Fund for the Recruitment and Retention of Medical Professionals, calculated at $16.00 per capita and amounting to $64,784.00, be approved for payment.
Carried
10.2 To receive accounts
Resolution No: 2025-0486
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Glen McKenzie
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5593 and No. P5594 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $168,414.99 as listed on Schedule A
2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $9,560.08 as listed on Schedule B.
Carried
10.3 To approve accounts
Resolution No: 2025-0487
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
1. General Account Cheques No. 33303 to No. 33346 totaling $248,965.24 as listed on Schedule A
2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $64,338.75 as listed on Schedule B
3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $810.00 as listed on Schedule C
Carried
11. Bylaws
11.1 Third Reading – Bylaw 18/2025 – Development Incentive Bylaw
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 18/2025 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to establish a Development Incentive Program be read a third time and be approved.
Tabled
Councilor Bobick: Motion to table to the November 4, 2025 Meeting. Deputy Mayor Moriaux: Seconded. Vote Result: Carried
11.2 Third Reading of Bylaw 15/2025 – Public Reserve Shoreline Vegetation Management Bylaw
Resolution No: 2025-0488
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 16/2025 be amended in accordance with the revisions outlined in the attached redline document;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 16/2025 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to regulate development activities and the clearing of vegetation on public reserves along the river shorelines be read a third time and be approved.
Don Bobick – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
David Moriaux – yes
Tanya Powell – absent
Duane Whyte – yes
Carried Unanimously
11.3 First Reading – Bylaw 13/2025 – Procedures Bylaw
Resolution No: 2025-0489
Moved By: David Moriaux
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 13/2025 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to regulate the proceedings and conduct of the Council and Committees be read a first time.
Carried
12. Notice of Motion
13. Member Privilege
14. In Camera
Resolution No: 2025-0490
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Glen McKenzie
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried
14.1 Human Resources Item
15. Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2025-0491
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act, this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried
16. Items Arising out of Camera
17. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2025-0492
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: David Moriaux
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:26 pm.
Carried