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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Whyte and Sakal present. Councillors Friesen and Delaurier were absent.<\/p>\n
1.
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the May 1st, 2012 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
2.
\nRESOLVED that Duane Whyte\u2019s attendance at the Medical Services Committee meetings held in Minitonas on March 15th, 2012 and April 26th, 2012 be approved.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
3.
\nRESOLVED that Josh Parson\u2019s request to take 34 weeks Parental Leave from May 14th, 2012 to January 14th, 2013 be approved.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
4.
\nRESOLVED that the offer from Derwin Rooks for the 1998 International as per Schedule \u201cA\u201d attached be approved.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
5.
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 6\/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to set rates for taxation for the year 2012, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n(1)\tGeneral Accounts from Cheque No. \t11329 to No.11386 for a total of $140,915.41.
\n(2)\tPayroll Account from Cheque No. 2836 to No. 2844 for a total of $85,305.81.
\nCarried: <\/p>\n
7.
\nRESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
\n22\/12 1 Empress Dr. Repair\/Replace mobile home roof
\n23\/12 351 9th Ave S Fence
\n24\/12 425 9th Ave N Fire Pit
\nCarried: \t<\/p>\n
8.
\nRESOLVED that the accounts for the Swan Valley Recreation & Wellness Project \u2013 Loan Account be hereby approved.
\nCheque No. 45 to No. 51 for a total of $291,828.78.
\nCarried: <\/p>\n
9.
\nWHEREAS the issue of hunger continues to plaque people; especially children whom are caught up in poverty and through no fault of their own are thrust into daily situations of being hungry.
\nWHEREAS this should not be acceptable in a country such as Canada that has enough food.
\nWHEREAS the Food Bank in the Town of Swan River helps those in desperate situations.
\nTHEREFORE the Mayor and Council hereby proclaim the week of May 7th to May 11th, 2012 as \u201cHunger Awareness Week\u201d in the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
10.
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
\nCarried: <\/p>\n
11.
\nRESOLVED that the Adult Lounge being hosted by the Summer Games Hospitality Committee on Friday, July 20th, 2012 in the Legion Park be declared a community event.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
12.
\nRESOLVED that the Richardson Recreation & Wellness Public Relations Committed budget in the amount of $2,000 be approved.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
13.
\nRESOLVED that Mayor McKenzie and Councillor Whyte be authorized to attend the Medical Services Committee Meeting in Minitonas, MB on May 17th, 2012.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
14.
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
15.
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n
16.
\nRESOLVED that this Council Meeting now adjourn.
\nCarried:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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