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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor\u00a0Jacobson presiding and Councillors\u00a0Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present.
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\nMayor McKenzie was absent with permission.<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Call to order <\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 Adoption of Agenda
\nResolution No: 2016.109
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the March 1st, 2016 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Adoption of Minutes
\nResolution No: 2016.110
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the February 16th, 2016 regular meeting of Council and the February 23rd, 2016 special meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
4.\u00a0 Delegations and Hearings <\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation – SLWCD members re: Future Levy Information
\nSwan Lake Watershed Conservation District was represented by Walter Kolisynk, Brent Erlendson and Don Bobick.\u00a0 They provided some clarification on their January 29th, 2016 letter regarding future levy information.\u00a0\u00a0 They listed the reasons for using the 2008 land assessment versus the 2016 land assessment to calculate the levies.<\/p>\n
5.\u00a0 Correspondence
\n5.1 AMM re: Municpal Visit in the Parkland District
\n5.2 MB Conservation and Water Stewardship re: Nov. 12, 2015 letter <\/p>\n
6.\u00a0 New Business <\/p>\n
6.1 Proposal to Subdivide Lot 6 Block 1 Plan 2315
\nResolution No: 2016.111
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the proposed subdivision\u00a0of Lot\u00a06 Block 1\u00a0Plan\u00a02315 DLTO\u00a0\u00a0and numbered by Manitoba Municipal Government Community and Regional Planning Branch as File No. 4-455-16-7280 be hereby approved.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
6.2 Nutrition Month Proclamation
\nResolution No: 2016.112
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS\u00a0the goal of National Nutrition Month is to encourage all Canadians to eat well;
\nAND WHEREAS Registered Dieticians are a trusted source of credible nutrition information and are launching a campaign focusing on helping consumers make healthier food choices;
\nAND WHEREAS Canadians are interested in healthy eating and want information to help them achieve this goal – dieticians offer nutrition resources as well as interactive tools on the Dieticians of Canada Website – www.dietitians.ca
\nAND WHEREAS to celebrate National Nutrition Month, local dieticians are planning a number activities to reach Manitoba residents.\u00a0 The Manitoba Nutrition Month committee will be sharing nutrition information focusing on the theme of ‘Take the 100 Meal Journey’ via Facebook, Twitter, email and media coverage throughout the month.\u00a0 In addition, dieticians across Manitoba will be promoting Dieticians of Canada Nutrition Month in their work places and communities through various activities;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council declare the month of March 2016 Dieticians of Canada NUTRITION MONTH in the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
6.3 2016 Prairie Mountain Municipal Health Committee Membership
\nResolution No: 2016.113
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the 2016 Prairie Mountain Municipal Health Committee Membership in the amount of $100.00 be approved for payment.
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED\u00a0that\u00a0Jason Sakal\u00a0be appointed as the representative for this committee.
\nDefeated <\/p>\n
6.4 MB Communities in Bloom Registration
\nResolution No: 2016.114
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Manitoba Communities in Bloom 2016\u00a0registration in the amount of $400.00 be approved for payment.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
6.5 Handi-Van
\nResolution No: 2016.115
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nResolved that the Town of Swan River accept the bid price for a 2016 Mini-Handi Van unit in the amount of $39,950.00 from Fairway Specialty Vehicles.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
6.6 Skid Steer
\nResolution No: 2016.116
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nResolved that the Town of Swan River accept the bid price for a 2016 Skid Steer and grapple attachment\u00a0in the amount of $44540.40 from Maple Farm Equipment.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
6.7 Mini Excavator
\nResolution No: 2016.117
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nResolved that the Town of Swan River accept the bid price for a 2016 Mini-Excavator in the amount of $82,000.00 from Brandt Tractor.
\nTabled<\/p>\n
6.8 Resolution No. 2016.117 Tabled
\nResolution No: 2016.118
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.117 be tabled.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
6.9 Garbage Collection Information <\/p>\n
7.\u00a0 Reports <\/p>\n
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report
\nResolution No: 2016.119
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Superintendent of Works\u00a0report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
7.2 Administration Meeting Minutes <\/p>\n
7.3 SR Fire Department 2015 Annual Report
\nResolution No: 2016.120
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Swan River Fire Department’s 2015 Annual\u00a0report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
7.4 Handi Van Report for February 2016
\nResolution No: 2016.121
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Handi Van\u00a0February 2016\u00a0report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
7.5 Council Member Reports <\/p>\n
8.\u00a0 Other resolutions <\/p>\n
8.1 Appoint Municipal Weed Inspector
\nResolution No: 2016.122
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Ken Kokot be appointed as Municipal Weed Inspector for the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.2 To receive the SLWCD August – December 2015 Meeting Minutes
\nResolution No: 2016.123
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District meeting minutes from August to December 2015 be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.3 Add invoices to taxes
\nResolution No: 2016.124
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the following receivables be added to taxes:
\nRoll #323580.000 – Inv. 11033
\nRoll #224200.000\u00a0– Inv. 11037\u00a0
\nRoll #023100.000 – Inv. 10995\u00a0
\nRoll #027950.000\u00a0– Inv. 11008\u00a0\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.4 to receive the SV Crisis Centre Audited Financial Statements as of March 31, 2015
\nResolution No: 2016.125
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Crisis Centre Financial Statements for the year ended\u00a0March 31st, 2015\u00a0and the Annual Statistics Report be\u00a0received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.5 SV Crisis Centre Grant
\nResolution No: 2016.126
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $1,000 to the Swan Valley Crisis Centre.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.6 to receive the SR ACL 2015 AGM minutes and the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year report
\nResolution No: 2016.127
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Swan River Association of Community Living 2015 Annual General Meeting minutes and the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year report\u00a0be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.7 ACL Grant
\nResolution No: 2016.128
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $1,000 to the Swan River Association for Community Living.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.8 to receive the 2015 SR Handi Transit Van Audited Financial Statements
\nResolution No: 2016.129
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Swan River Handi Transit Van Audited Financial Statements for the year ended\u00a0December 31st, 2015 and\u00a0audited by Pacak Kowal Hardie & Company\u00a0be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.9 to approve the Swan River Handi Transit Van 2016 Budget
\nResolution No: 2016.130
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the 2016 Budget for the\u00a0Swan River Handi Transit Van\u00a0be approved.
\nTabled<\/p>\n
8.10 Table resolution No. 2016.130
\nResolution No: 2016.131
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.130 be tabled.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.11 to approve the SV Municipal Airport Commission 2016 Budget
\nResolution No: 2016.132
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the 2016 Budget for the\u00a0Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission\u00a0be approved.<\/p>\n
8.12 SV Municipal Airport Commission 2016 Levy
\nResolution No: 2016.133
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the 2016 Levy for the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission in the amount of $28,657.72 be approved for payment.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.13 Focus on Employment Apr 1, 2016 – Mar 31, 2017 Proposed Budget
\nResolution No: 2016.134
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Focus on Employment ‘s April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 proposed budget be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.14 Focus on Employment Financial Statements to Mar. 31, 2015
\nResolution No: 2016.135
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Focus on Employment’s\u00a0Financial Statements for the\u00a0year ended March 31st, 2015 be\u00a0received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.15 to approve accounts
\nResolution No: 2016.136
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n(1)\u00a0General Accounts from Cheque No.18367 to No.18436 for a total of $295,934.77.
\n(2)\u00a0Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3733 to No. 3739 for a total of $99,806.95.\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.16 Dectron Unit Maintenance
\nResolution No: 2016.137
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to sign the 2016 contract with Royal Mechanical Solutions\u00a0to attend the aquatic centre and perform spring and fall maintenance on the two Dectron dehumidifying units.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.17 LARRS Boilers Maintenance – Aquatic Centre
\nResolution No: 2016.138
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the 2016 contract with Grand Valley Mechanical Ltd. to attend the aquatic centre and perform service on the two LARRS boilers complete with service kits and combustion report upon completion.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
8.18 Building Permits
\nResolution No: 2016.139
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
\n6\/16 – 1310 3rd St N\u00a0– Renovation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n7\/16 – 1550 Main St – Pole Storage Building\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.\u00a0 In Camera
\nResolution No: 2016.140
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\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
10.\u00a0 Out of Camera
\nResolution No: 2016.141
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
11.\u00a0 to approve sale of lots
\nResolution No: 2016.142
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the following unserviced lots be sold to Swan Hills Properties for the total price of $48,968.00:
\n200 6th Ave. W
\n202 6th Ave. W
\n204 6th Ave. W
\n206 6th Ave. W
\n208 6th Ave. W
\n210 6th Ave. W
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a development agreement between Swan Hills Properties and the Town of Swan River will be signed by April 30th, 2016 and the possession date will be June 1, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
12.\u00a0 Adjournment
\nResolution No: 2016.143
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCarried <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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