{"id":27990,"date":"2016-06-18T10:59:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-18T15:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=27990"},"modified":"2016-06-18T11:02:14","modified_gmt":"2016-06-18T16:02:14","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-june-7-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2016\/06\/18\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-june-7-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – June 7, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday,\u00a0June 7th, 2016 at\u00a07:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with\u00a0Mayor\u00a0McKenzie presiding and Councillors\u00a0Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte,\u00a0Jacobson, Delaurier\u00a0and Sakal present.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

<\/br>1.\u00a0 Call to order <\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Adoption of Agenda
\nResolution No: 2016.300
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the\u00a0June 7th, 2016\u00a0regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Adoption of Minutes
\nResolution No: 2016.301
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the\u00a0May 17th, 2016\u00a0regular meeting, the May 24th, 2016, the May 25th, 2016 and the June 1st, 2016\u00a0special meetings of Council be adopted as received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Delegations and Hearings <\/p>\n

4.1 Delegation: Cindy Frank – Swan Valley Employment Training Project
\nCindy Frank, Team Leader for the Swan Valley Employment & Training Project (SVETP) provided an overview of the project and the\u00a0services\u00a0it provides to members of the Swan River Community and surrounding areas.\u00a0 She thanked Council for the Town of Swan River\u2019s continued support of the program and for passing the resolution to support SVETP for the upcoming contract year.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

She advised that the\u00a0mission statement of the Swan Valley Employment & Training Project is to \u201cprovide support services that enhance employability and foster the independence of under employed and unemployed individuals in Swan River and surrounding area.\u201d\u00a0 The mandate is to provide employment assistance services to clientele who are at least 18 years of age and unemployed or underemployed, which means those individuals working less than 20 hours per week.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In order for the Swan Valley Employment & Training Project to meet both the mission statement and mandate of the program, a team of 3 staff members work collaboratively to ensure individuals’ needs are met daily.\u00a0 Currently, Cory Kematch is the Administrator, Melody Bell is the Job Search Coach & Job Readiness Facilitator and Cindy is the Team Leader.\u00a0<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Unfinished Business
\n5.1 Swan Valley Food Bank – Garbage Collection <\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 New Business <\/p>\n

6.1 SLWCD – June 17th field tour invitation
\nResolution No: 2016.302
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Glen McKenzie\u00a0be authorized to attend the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District field\u00a0tour held on June 17th, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

6.2 Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre AGM Invitation
\nResolution No: 2016.303
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Councillors Whyte, Sakal, Jacobson and Mayor McKenzie\u00a0be authorized to attend\u00a0the Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre AGM being held in\u00a0Swan River\u00a0on June 30th, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

6.3 Forest Tent Caterpillars <\/p>\n

6.4 Dandelions <\/p>\n

6.5 6th Avenue Lift Station Upgrade
\nResolution No: 2016.304
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River authorize AE to proceed with Scope Change 1 \u2013 Design Review\/Modification from the 6th Ave N Wastewater Pump Station Upgrades proposal for a fixed fee of $7,200.00;
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that if and only if the Town receives grant funding for the 6th Ave N Wastewater Pump Station upgrade, Associated Engineering be authorized to proceed with Scope Change 2 \u2013 Tendering, Construction Services, Post Construction Services from the aforementioned proposal for an estimated $58,500.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Reports <\/p>\n

7.1 Superintendent of Works Report
\nResolution No: 2016.305
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

7.2 Fire Department May 2015 Call Report
\nResolution No: 2016.306
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Swan\u00a0River Fire Department May 2015 Call\u00a0report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

7.3 SV Settlement Services May 2016 Report <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2016.307
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Swan Valley Settlement Services May 2016\u00a0report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

7.4 RCMP PCR Report for April – May 2016
\nResolution No: 2016.308
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Police and\u00a0Community Relations\u00a0Report for April – May 2016\u00a0be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

7.5 Building Inspector’s Report
\nResolution No: 2016.309
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Building Inspector’s report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

7.6 By-Law Enforcement Officer’s Report for May 2016
\nResolution No: 2016.310
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0May 2016 By-Law Enforcement Officer’s\u00a0report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

7.7 Handivan May 2016 Report
\nResolution No: 2016.311
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for May 2016 be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

7.8 Administration Meeting Minutes <\/p>\n

7.9 Council Member Reports <\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 By-Laws <\/p>\n

8.1 By-Law No. 13\/2016 Graffiti – 2nd reading
\nResolution No: 2016.312
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 13\/2016 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to prevent unsightliness of property by prohibiting the placement of graffiti and requiring that property be kept free of graffiti be read a second time.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 Other Resolutions <\/p>\n

9.1 to authorize the signing of the new North-West Regional Library Agreement
\nResolution No: 2016.313
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Mayor Glen McKenzie and Chief Administrative Officer Julie Fothergill be authorized to sign the new North-West Regional Library Agreement with the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.2 to authorize the signing of agreement for payment of arrears
\nResolution No: 2016.314
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Mayor Glen McKenzie and Chief Administrative Officer Julie Fothergill be authorized to sign the Agreement for Payment of Tax Arrears prepared by TAXervice.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.3 To authorize the signing of the Emergency Medical Aircraft Agreement
\nResolution No: 2016.315
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Mayor Glen McKenzie and Chief Administrative Officer Julie Fothergill be authorized to sign the Emergency Medical Aircraft Agreement with the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.4 to authorize signing of leasing agreement for postage machine
\nResolution No: 2016.316
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0 the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign\u00a0a 36 month Lease\u00a0Agreement for a new Pitney Bowes postage machine.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.5 To receive the SLWCD Minutes from Jan. – Mar. 2016
\nResolution No: 2016.317
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District meeting minutes from January – March 2016\u00a0be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.6 To receive the NWRL 2015 Audited Financial Statements
\nResolution No: 2016.318
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the North-West Regional Library 2015 Audited Financial Statements be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.7 To hire office clerk
\nResolution No: 2016.319
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED\u00a0 that Susan Logan be hired for the municipal office clerk position effective June 9th, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.8 To hire casual Customer Service Representative
\nResolution No: 2016.320
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Erin Clouson\u00a0be hired as a casual Customer Service Representative at the SVCU Aquatic Centre\u00a0effective June 7th, 2016.\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.9 To authorize attendance at Refrigeration Operator Course
\nResolution No: 2016.321
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Keegan Harness be authorized to attend the Refrigeration Operator Course Level 1 in Brandon, Manitoba\u00a0from June 20 -24, 2016.\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.10 To purchase a half ton truck
\nResolution No: 2016.322
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0a 2011 Chevy Silverado half ton truck be purchased from\u00a0Redline\u00a0Chrysler\u00a0\u00a0in the amount of $17,900.00 plus taxes.
\nTabled<\/p>\n

9.11 To table resolution no. 2016.322
\nResolution No: 2016.323
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.322 be tabled.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.12 To authorize attendance at National Lifesaving course
\nResolution No: 2016.324
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED\u00a0that Tracy Houston be authorized to\u00a0travel to Hamiota, Manitoba \u00a0to complete her co-teach of the National Lifeguard course\u00a0on June 10 -12 & June 24 \u2013 26, 2016.\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.13 To replace compressor at arena ice plant
\nResolution No: 2016.325
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Swan Pas Refrigeration & Air Conditioning be hired to replace compressor on the arena ice plant.
\nTabled<\/p>\n

9.14 To table resolution no. 2016.325
\nResolution No: 2016.326
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.325 be tabled.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

9.15 To receive building permit applications
\nResolution No: 2016.327
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
\n21\/16\u00a0– 321 Main St\u00a0Demo of Apartment
\n22\/16\u00a0– 208 Crocus Dr\u00a0Fence\u00a0
\n23\/16\u00a0– 216 Main St W\u00a0Sign\u00a0
\n24\/16\u00a0– 1320 2nd St S\u00a0Fence\u00a0
\n25\/16\u00a0– 1508 3rd St S\u00a0Gazebo\u00a0
\n26\/16\u00a0– 311 8th Ave S\u00a0Renovation\u00a0
\n27\/16\u00a0– 219 7th Ave S\u00a0Fire Pit\u00a0
\n28\/16\u00a0– 2 Pine Cove\u00a0New House\u00a0
\n29\/16\u00a0– 327 Centennial Dr S\u00a0Garage\u00a0
\n30\/16\u00a0– 1 Riverview Dr\u00a0Shed\u00a0
\n31\/16\u00a0– 703 Main St\u00a0Demo\u00a0
\n32\/16\u00a0–\u00a0900 Ross St\u00a0Utility Shed\/Landscaping\u00a0
\n33\/16\u00a0–\u00a0123 6th Ave N\u00a0Outdoor BBQ Cooking Shed\u00a0
\n34\/16\u00a0– 225 9th Ave N\u00a0Pole Picnic Shelter\u00a0
\n35\/16\u00a0– 113 Main St W\u00a0Renovations\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.16 to approve accounts
\nResolution No: 2016.328
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n(1)\u00a0General Accounts from Cheque No.18803 to No.18879 for a total of $266,905.81.
\n(2)\u00a0Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3787 to No. 3793 for a total of $112,041.15.
\nCarried <\/p>\n

9.17 Add utility invoices to property tax rolls
\nResolution No: 2016.329
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the following utility bills be added to the property tax roll:
\n11230000.00\u00a0– 202 Main St\u00a0– 251400.000\u00a0\u00a0
\n21800000.05\u00a0– 327 5th Ave. S.\u00a0– 0090300.000
\n30261010.04 – 500 2nd St N – 0030300.000
\n30300020.06\u00a0– 215 4th Ave N –\u00a00029100.000
\nCarried <\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 In Camera
\nResolution No: 2016.330
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\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: 2016.331
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\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

12.\u00a0 Adjournment
\nResolution No: 2016.332
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCarried <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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