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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday,\u00a0June 21st, 2016 at\u00a07:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with\u00a0Mayor\u00a0McKenzie presiding and Councillors\u00a0Moriaux, Friesen, Whyte,\u00a0Jacobson, Delaurier\u00a0and Sakal present.\u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/br>
\n1.\u00a0 Call to order
\n2.\u00a0 Adoption of Agenda <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.333
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the\u00a0June 21st, 2016\u00a0regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Adoption of Minutes <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.334
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the\u00a0June 7th, 2016\u00a0regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
4.\u00a0 Delegations and Hearings <\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation: SV Food Bank – Jake Warkentin
\nJake Warkentin and Albert Quon attended the Council meeting to provide information about the Swan Valley Food Bank.\u00a0 The Food Bank receives donations of food and money and with the help of 20 regular volunteers they provide an average of 53 clients per week with food. They also filled 535 single and 797 family hampers this past year.\u00a0 The Swan Valley Food Bank’s motto is “So that no one goes hungry”.\u00a0 They are particularly concerned that children, though no fault of their own, do not go hungry and receive the nourishment they need.\u00a0 The Food Bank is greatly appreciative of the community support they receive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
4.2 Delegation: Work Crew – Jack Dyck
\nJack Dyck, Career Development Consultant for the Swan River Recreation Work Crew, attended the Council meeting to provide information about the Work Crew Program.\u00a0\u00a0 The Work Crew began approximately 16 years ago.\u00a0 The intent of the program is to develop on-job skills for participants who may not have made the transition from government programs to self-sustaining employment.\u00a0 The Town of Swan River has been the contract holder for the entire lifetime of the program.\u00a0 Warren Houle is the current Work Crew Supervisor who is responsible to not only direct participants to the work sites but also to act as a mentor, guiding and teaching the value of work and a job well done. The program assists up to 12 participants\/year and the goal is that 60% attain self-sustaining employment and\/or some form of skill training. The secondary goal of the program is to enhance the public areas of the Town of Swan River as a tool to meet the primary goals of the program.<\/p>\n
5.\u00a0 Correspondence
\n5.1 James Wells Robson – First Reeve <\/p>\n
6.\u00a0 New Business <\/p>\n
6.1 New Street Lights – MB Hydro agreement
\nResolution No: 2016.335
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nBE IT RESOLVED that Manitoba Hydro install street lights on the following streets:
\n1. Swan River Drive
\n2. 13th Avenue South
\n3. 3rd Street South
\nin the amount of $16,636.45, with an additional yearly cost of $51.09\/month as per agreement #20092751.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
6.2 HBRA summer board meeting July 12th
\nResolution No: 2016.336
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Councillors Delaurier, Jacobson and Sakal and Mayor McKenzie\u00a0be authorized to attend\u00a0the HBRA summer board meeting being\u00a0held in\u00a0Swan River\u00a0on July 12, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
7.\u00a0 Reports <\/p>\n
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report
\nResolution No: 2016.337
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Superintendent of Works\u00a0report be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
7.2 RRWC Report
\nResolution No: 2016.338
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Natare be hired to replace the pool liner at the SVCU Aquatic Centre.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
7.3 Administration Meeting Minutes
\n7.4 Council Member Reports <\/p>\n
8.\u00a0 By-Laws <\/p>\n
8.1 By-Law No. 14\/2016 to close a public thoroughfare
\nResolution No: 2016.339
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 14\/2016 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to close a public thoroughfare described as\u00a0all that portion of Public Thoroughfare, Plan No. 1156 DLTO contained within the limits of Parcel A on a Plan of Public Thoroughfare to be Closed of part of the NE \u00bc 20-36-27 WPM, prepared by Bayne Bruce Balchen, Manitoba Land Surveyor, of the City of Dauphin, and assigned Deposit No. 251\/2016 WLTO. That Parcel A to be transferred to Kevin Ray Fisher and Dessiree Calla Fisher and consolidated with title to the Nly 124 feet of the Sly 263.5 feet of Block 55 Plan 913 DLTO.
\nbe read a first time.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.\u00a0 Other Resolutions <\/p>\n
9.1 To approve accounts
\nResolution No: 2016.340
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n(1)\u00a0General Accounts from Cheque No.18880 to No.18983 for a total of $179,974.13.
\n(2)\u00a0Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3794 to No. 3801 for a total of $110,095.14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.2 to hire Lifeguard\/Instructor
\nResolution No: 2016.341
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Kirstin Formo be hired as a part-time\u00a0Lifeguard\/Instructor for the SVCU Aquatic Centre\u00a0effective June 21st, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.3 to purchase half ton truck
\nResolution No: 2016.342
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that a 2011 Chevy Silverado half ton truck be purchased from Redline Chrysler\u00a0 in the amount of $17,900.00 plus taxes.
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this vehicle will be inspected by the Town’s mechanics and deemed satisfactory before the purchase.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.4 Add invoices to taxes
\nResolution No: 2016.343
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the following offence notices be added to taxes:
\nRoll # 146700.000 – Offence #35\u00a0 \u00a0
\nRoll # 223400.000 – Offence #34\u00a0\u00a0
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.5 To receive the SV Planning District 2015 audited financial statements
\nResolution No: 2016.344
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District 2015 Audited Financial Statements\u00a0be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.6 To hire Deck Supervisor
\nResolution No: 2016.345
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that Madison Daviduik be hired as Deck Supervisor for a one-year term effective July 8th, 2016.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.7 to approve the amended Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2015
\nResolution No: 2016.346
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the amended Financial Statements for the year ended\u00a0December 31st, 2015\u00a0be adopted as received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.8 To receive the 2015 SV RISE audited financial statements
\nResolution No: 2016.347
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the 2015 Swan Valley RISE audited Financial Statements\u00a0be received.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.9 Splash Park land
\nResolution No: 2016.348
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS a grassroots committee of dedicated community volunteers has formed with the purpose of creating an outdoor splash park in the Town of Swan River;
\nAND WHEREAS this committee has requested that the Town appoint a councillor to sit on the Swan Valley Splash Park (SVSP) Committee and that the Town consider granting to the SVSP Committee permission to construct an outdoor splash park at the site of the former Kinsman Pool;
\nAND WHEREAS the Town of Swan River appreciates the efforts shown by SVSP Committee, the Town of Swan River has invested millions of dollars in capital funding towards recreation amenities in the last decade, including arena upgrades, the west end soccer pitches and baseball diamond, the skate park, the indoor aquatic centre among many other items, with no further capital funding for new recreation amenities being outlined in the Towns capital plan in the foreseeable future;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River support in principal the commendable efforts of the SVSP Committee;
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River will be making no contribution to capital funding for the proposed splash park facility;
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River supports the proposed splash park being located at the site of the former Kinsmen pool and should the splash park project proceed, the Town will allow the SVSP committee to construct the splash park on the site of the former Kinsman pool;
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SVSP Committee shall furnish a detailed report outlining estimated yearly operating costs of the proposed splash park for scrutiny by the Town\u2019s recreation staff.\u00a0 Said report shall be provided prior to the issuance of any construction tenders or contracts or any works are performed on the site;
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SVSP committee seek out and develop an agreement for funding assistance with the yearly operating costs with willing partner(s) and community groups prior to the issuance of any construction tenders or contracts or any works are performed on the site.\u00a0\u00a0 The Town of Swan River shall be consulted on the details of any funding agreements;
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River shall appoint one member of council and one member of the Recreation Department staff to attend SVSP committee meetings in a liaison capacity.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.10 to replace arena ice plant compressor
\nResolution No: 2016.349
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that Swan Pas be hired to replace the ice plant compressor at the Centennial Arena.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.11 to approve SVCU Aquatic Centre Membership Freeze Policy
\nResolution No: 2016.350
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre Membership Freeze Policy be approved.
\nCarried <\/p>\n
9.12 to authorize the submission of Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Grant applications
\nResolution No: 2016.351
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Town is in support of the 4 applications that are\u00a0listed below to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED if the\u00a0applications are approved\u00a0the Town will provide the applicable funding:
\n1) 6th Avenue Lift Station Upgrade
\n2) Rehabilitation of pool walls and liner
\n3) Veterans Community Hall renovations
\n4) Currie Road Development
\nCarried <\/p>\n
10.\u00a0 In Camera
\nResolution No: 2016.352
\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: 2016.353
\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: 2016.354
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
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