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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor\u00a0Jacobson presiding and Councillors\u00a0Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present.
\n<\/br>Mayor McKenzie was absent with permission.<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Call to order <\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 Adoption of Agenda
\nResolution No: 2016.083
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the\u00a0February 16th, 2016\u00a0regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Adoption of Minutes
\nResolution No: 2016.084
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the\u00a0February 2nd, 2016\u00a0regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
4.\u00a0 Delegations and Hearings <\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation – SV Chamber of Commerce – Thompson Tradeshow Support – Cheque presentation
\nDeputy Mayor Jacobson presented Erin Brown, Executive Director of the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce, with a $2500 cheque from the Town of Swan River to\u00a0support the Swan Valley’s representation at the Thompson Trade Show which is being held in Thompson, Manitoba on May 6th – 8th, 2016.<\/p>\n
4.2 Delegation – Focus on Employment
\nDan Soprovich and Marvin Copeland made a presentation to Council about\u00a0Focus on Employment.\u00a0 The goal of the program is to assist people with disabilities to become gainfully employed.\u00a0 There are about 35 to 40 participants per year. In 2015\u00a0there were 32 participants who reside in the Town of Swan River. The budget for the program has been frozen by the Manitoba Government for the last four years, which will soon result in a debt position.\u00a0 The Board is requesting a grant of $3,000 from the Town in support of their work on behalf of people with disabilities<\/p>\n
4.3 Delegation – Hudson Bay Route Association – Jim Berscheid
\nJim Bersheid, Hudson Bay Route Association Vice President, made a presentation to Council about the association and the Port of Churchill.\u00a0 He advised that over 100 municipalities are members of the association which makes up approximately 75% of the total membership.\u00a0 The 2016 HBRA convention is being held in Yorkton, SK on March 22nd and 23rd, 2016.\u00a0 He invited\u00a0Council to send a representative to attend and to say a few words.\u00a0 There is a possibility that the 2017 convention will be held in Swan River. \u00a0<\/p>\n
4.4 Public Hearing – By-Law No. 9\/2016 to close a public reserve
\nThere were no persons present to make representation for or against By-Law No. 9\/2016.
\n\u00a0
\n4.5 Delegation – RCMP report by Cpl. Hannah
\nCpl. Hannah advised that there were 206 incidents investigated in the month of January including 12 assaults.\u00a0\u00a0 Council would like to\u00a0know how many arrests lead to convictions.\u00a0 Cpl. Hannah said he would\u00a0check if he could possibly provide a quarterly report with this\u00a0information.\u00a0<\/p>\n
5.\u00a0 Correspondence
\n5.1 SLWCD – Future Levy Information <\/p>\n
6.\u00a0 New Business <\/p>\n
6.1 ACL Fire Safety Inspections grant request
\nResolution No: 2016.085
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that Council approve a grant in the amount of $300.00 to the Swan River Association for Community Living.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
6.2 SV Veterinary Services District Board 2016 Budget
\nResolution No: 2016.086
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the 2016 Budget for the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board be approved.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
6.3 Swan River Splash Park Committee
\nResolution No: 2016.087
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River\u00a0supports the Swan River Splash Park Committee’s efforts to raise funds to build a splash park;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River will accept donations on behalf of the Swan\u00a0River Splash Park\u00a0Committee.
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River’s support does not extend to any\u00a0financial obligation,operating or capital contributions.
\nDavid Moriaux – yes\u00a0
\nDuane Whyte – yes\u00a0
\nGlen McKenzie – absent
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nCarried <\/p>\n
7.\u00a0 Reports <\/p>\n
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report
\nResolution No: 2016.088
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
7.1.1 Asphalt Payment Project – 3rd St\/12th Ave.
\nResolution No: 2016.089
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works proceed to tender for the 3rd Street\/12th Avenue Asphalt Pavement Project.
\nDavid Moriaux – no
\nDuane Whyte – no
\nGlen McKenzie – absent
\nJason Sakal – no
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – no
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nDefeated <\/p>\n
7.1.2 Asphalt Pavement Project 6th Avenue West
\nResolution No: 2016.090
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works proceed to tender for the 6th Avenue West Asphalt Pavement Project.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
7.2 Administration Meeting Minutes <\/p>\n
7.3 Council Members Reports <\/p>\n
8.\u00a0 By-Laws
\n8.1 By-Law No. 9\/2016 to close a public reserve – 2nd reading
\nResolution No: 2016.091
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 9\/2016 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to close a public reserve described as all that portion of Public Reserve, Plan No. 2370 DLTO contained within the limits of Parcel A on a Plan of Public Reserve to be Closed of part of the SE \u00bc 28-36-27 WPM, prepared by Bayne Bruce Balchen, Manitoba Land Surveyor, of the City of Dauphin, and assigned Deposit No. 1269\/2015 WLTO be closed and that Parcel A to be transferred to Kevin Penner and consolidated with title to Lot 1 Plan 2370 DLTO be read a\u00a0second time.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.\u00a0 Other Resolutions
\n9.1 to authorize attendance at Municipal Weed Supervisors Association Seminar
\nResolution No: 2016.092
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Ken Kokot\u00a0be authorized to attend\u00a0the Manitoba Weed Supervisors Assocation seminar on weed control issues being\u00a0held in\u00a0Carberry, Manitoba\u00a0on March 16th, 2016.
\nDefeated <\/p>\n
9.2 to authorize attendance at AMM Mayors, Reeves and CAOs Parkland District Meeting
\nResolution No: 2016.093
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Mayor McKenzie\u00a0be authorized to attend\u00a0the AMM Mayors, Reeves and CAOs Parkland\u00a0District meeting being\u00a0held in Brandon, MB\u00a0on April 12th, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.3 To authorize attendance at the AMM Municipal Officials Seminar
\nResolution No: 2016.094
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Mayor McKenzie, Councilor Moriaux, Councilor Sakal, Councilor Friesen and Councilor Whyte be authorized to attend the AMM Municipal Officials Seminar being held in\u00a0Brandon, MB\u00a0on April 13th and 14th, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.4 To authorize attendance at the MMAA Conference
\nResolution No: 2016.095
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the CAO be authorized to attend\u00a0the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association Conference being held in Winnipeg, MB on April 25th to April 27th, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.5 Approve Accounts
\nResolution No: 2016.096
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n(1)\u00a0General Accounts from Cheque No.18310 to No.18366 for a total of $303,487.16.
\n(2)\u00a0Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3725 to No. 3732 for a total of $99,551.55.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.6 To hire the Recreation Operations Coordinator for the Aquatic Centre
\nResolution No: 2016.097
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Brendan Fedorchuk be hired as the Recreation Operations Coordinator for the Aquatic Centre effective March 3rd, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.7 To hire the Recreation Operations Coordinator for the Arena and Parks
\nResolution No: 2016.098
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Hugh Hunt be hired as the Recreation Operations Coordinator for the Arena and Parks effective March 3rd, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.8 Municipal Office Cleaning Contract
\nResolution No: 2016.099
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the tender submitted by Lai-Ly for the Municipal Office Cleaning Contract be accepted as per Schedule \u201cA\u201d attached.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.9 To hire casual Handi Van Driver
\nResolution No: 2016.100
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Calvin Johnsson be hired as a casual Handi Transit Van Driver effective February 17th, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.10 SV Settlement and Immigration Services Funding
\nResolution No: 2016.101
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River does hereby agree to provide funding to Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services Inc. in the amount of $9,456.00 for 2016\/17.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.11 To receive the January 2016 RCMP Report
\nResolution No: 2016.102
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0January 2016 RCMP\u00a0report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
10.\u00a0 In Camera
\nResolution No: 2016.103
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\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
11.\u00a0 Out of Camera
\nResolution No: 2016.104
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12.\u00a0 Adjournment
\nResolution No: 2016.105
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCarried <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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