The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux with Councilors Powell, Bobick, White, McKenzie, and Whyte in attendance.
Absent with notice:
Administrative Staff Present: Acting CAO D. Harvey, CFO T. Gnida, Director of Recreation D. Gordon-Broome
Delegations: Chad Cunningham, Evolution AV
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: 2026-0139
Moved By: Glen McKenzie
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 17, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
Carried
3.
Approval of the minutes
Resolution No: 2026-0140
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Tanya Powell
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes for the March 3, 2026, regular meeting of Council be approved.
Carried
4.
Reception of Delegations and Hearings
4.1
Chad Cunningham – Evolution AV
Resolution No: 2026-0141
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Ainslie White
BE IT RESOLVED that the information provided by Chad Cunningham be received; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Chad Cunningham be invited to speak as a delegation.
Carried
5.
Reception of Petitions
6.
Communications
6.1
Email from Executive Director, AMM, March 3, 2026 – 2026 AMM June District Meeting Resolution Process
Resolution No: 2026-0142
Moved By: Tanya Powell
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated March 3, 2026, from Denys Volkov, regarding the 2026 June District Meeting Resolution Process be received.
Carried
6.2
Invitation from Owner/Manager, Home Hardware – Invitation to Grand Opening Celebration
Resolution No: 2026-0143
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the invitation from Rachel Schindler, regarding an invitation to their Grand Opening Celebration be received.
Carried
7.
Reports
7.1
Chief Administrative Officer’s Report
Resolution No: 2026-0144
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Tanya Powell
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer’s report be received.
Carried
7.2
Director of Public Works’ Report
Resolution No: 2026-0145
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Tanya Powell
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Public Works’ report be received.
Carried
7.3
Director of Recreation’s Report
Resolution No: 2026-0146
Moved By: Tanya Powell
Seconded By: Glen McKenzie
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Recreation’s report be received.
Carried
7.4
Other Reports
7.4.1
Report from Acting Chief Administrative Officer, March 6, 2026 – Repeal Zoning Bylaw 19/2025
Resolution No: 2026-0147
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Ainslie White
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated March 6, 2026, from the Acting Chief Administrative Officer, regarding Zoning Bylaw 19/2025 be received.
Carried
7.4.2
Handivan Report for February
Resolution No: 2026-0148
Moved By: Glen McKenzie
Seconded By: Tanya Powell
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the February 2026 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
Carried
7.5
Council Reports
8.
New Business
8.1
Appointment of Municipal Noxious Weed Inspector
Resolution No: 2026-0149
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Derrick Piwish be appointed Municipal Noxious Weed Inspector for the Town of Swan River from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
Carried
8.2
Receive SV Vet Services District 2025 financial statements
Resolution No: 2026-0150
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Glen McKenzie
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2025, be received.
Carried
8.3
Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week
Resolution No: 2026-0151
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Don Bobick
WHEREAS The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is a charitable organization that is focused on the creation of permanent endowment funds; and
WHEREAS The Community Foundation’s goals include the promotion of philanthropy in the Swan Valley, sustaining permanently endowed funds, fulfilling community needs, and providing community leadership; and
WHEREAS The Community Foundation promotes the development of children, youth and seniors’ programs, promotes the arts, cultural and heritage activities, and promotes the enhancement of the environment; and
WHEREAS The Community Foundation supports health, wellness, sports and recreation as well as other community activities and facilities; and
WHEREAS The Community Foundation is a vehicle for donors to contribute their cash, trusts, bequests or real property to create permanent endowments that will build and improve our Swan Valley community;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT on behalf of the Town of Swan River, we do hereby proclaim April 20 – April 26, 2026, as Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week in the Town of Swan River.
Carried
9.
Unfinished Business
10.
Accounts
10.1
To Receive Accounts
Resolution No: 2026-0152
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Tanya Powell
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5619 to No. P5621 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $107,352.95 as listed on Schedule A
2. General Account Cheque No. 33671 in the amount of $44,558.20 as per attached Schedule B.
3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $59,561.65 as listed on Schedule C.
Carried
10.2
To Approve Accounts
Resolution No: 2026-0153
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Tanya Powell
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
1. General Account Cheques No. 33665 to No. 33670 totaling $9,449.55 as listed on Schedule A
2. General Account Cheques No. 33672 to No. 33702 totaling $95,572.73 as listed on Schedule B
3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $52,865.73 as listed on Schedule C
4. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $880.00 as listed on Schedule D
Carried
11.
Bylaws
11.1
Third Reading – Bylaw 20/2025 – Maintain and Regulate Unsightly Property
Resolution No: 2026-0154
Moved By: Glen McKenzie
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 20/2025 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to maintain and regulate unsightly property be read a third time and be approved.
Don Bobick – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
David Moriaux – absent
Tanya Powell – yes
Ainslie White – no
Duane Whyte – yes
Carried
11.2
Repeal Zoning Bylaw 19/2025
Resolution No: 2026-0155
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Tanya Powell
WHEREAS Zoning Bylaw 19/2025 was prepared to consolidate previous amendments and to make minor adjustments to the bylaw; and
WHEREAS the Swan Valley Planning District’s updated Development Plan is set to be approved shortly and this document will necessitate a full review of the Zoning Bylaw to ensure compatibility;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Zoning Bylaw 19/2025 be repealed.
Carried
11.3
Third Reading – Bylaw 18/2024 – Cancel Authorized Borrowing Authority
Resolution No: 2026-0156
Moved By: Tanya Powell
Seconded By: Glen McKenzie
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw 18/2024, being a Bylaw of The Town of Swan River to cancel authorized borrowing authority, be read a third time and passed.
Don Bobick – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Glen McKenzie – yes
David Moriaux – absent
Tanya Powell – yes
Ainslie White – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Carried Unanimously
11.4
First Reading – Bylaw 4/2026 – Amend borrowing for 13th Ave S local improvement
Resolution No: 2026-0157
Moved By: Duane Whyte
Seconded By: Don Bobick
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw 4/2026, being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 14/2024, which provided for the Expenditure and Borrowing of money for the installation of curb, gutter and asphalt pavement at the 300 Block of 13th Ave S and the 1300 Block of 3rd St S as a Local Improvement, be read a first time.
Carried
12.
Notice of Motion
13.
Member Privilege
14.
In Camera
Resolution No: 2026-0158
Moved By: Tanya Powell
Seconded By: Duane Whyte
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
15.
Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2026-0159
Moved By: Ainslie White
Seconded By: Tanya Powell
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: 2026-0160
Moved By: Don Bobick
Seconded By: Ainslie White
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:53 pm.
Carried