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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday,\u00a0September 20th, 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<\/p>\n
1 Call to order
\n2 Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.478
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the\u00a0September 20, 2016\u00a0regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
3 Adoption of Minutes <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.479
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the September 6, 2016 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4 Delegations and Hearings
\n4.1 Public Hearing – Variation Order Application No. 6\/2016<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.480
\nMoved By: Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nThere were no persons present to make representation for or against this variation order application.
\nRESOLVED that Variation Order Application No. 6\/2016 to allow a 2′ distance in lieu of a 6′ distance between a shed and a “Garage in a Box” be approved.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4.2 Public Hearing – Variation Order Application No. 7\/2016<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.481
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nBonnie Alderson spoke on behalf of Lorne and Patricia Blaylock, the owners of 116 9th Avenue North.\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Alderson\u00a0advised that the Blaylocks are opposed to this variation order because the proposed building will be too close to their house and will block their view and create a corridor\/tunnel between their house and the new building.\u00a0\u00a0 Ms. Alderson asked Council to abide by the 2004 zoning by-law and not approve the variation order.
\n\u200bReid Minish spoke in favor of the variation order and on behalf of the owners of 106-112 9th Avenue North.\u00a0 Mr. Minish advised that the building will be single storey and that parking will be made available at the back of the property.
\nRESOLVED that Variation Order Application No. 7\/2016 to allow a 5′ side yard setback distance in lieu of a 15′ side yard setback distance at the north end of Lot 16 and the south end of Lot 18 on the property located at Lots 16-18 Block 29 Plan 370 (106-112 9th Ave. N.) be approved.<\/p>\n
David Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – no
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
5 Correspondence <\/p>\n
5.1 Letter re: Tolko<\/p>\n
5.2 Letter re: Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Programs grant applications<\/p>\n
6 New Business
\n6.1 Hydro-Vac\/Sewer Jetter Combo Unit
\nResolution No: 2016.482
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nWHEREAS the Public Works Department spends an average of $85,000 and as high as $110,000 annually on Hydro-Vac truck rentals, and;
\nWHEREAS the current sewer jetter is in a state of serious repair and requires a complete engine overhaul, and;
\n\u00a0WHEREAS the Town is striving for long term savings for the benefit of all taxpayers;
\n\u00a0THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Public Works or the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works and a Mechanic and an Equipment Operator be authorized to travel to Brandon for a demonstration of a Vactor Combination Truck.
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nJason Sakal – no
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – no
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.2 Kelsey Trail Development – Asphalt Pavement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.483
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nWHEREAS the Town entered into a development agreement with Darin McKay Ltd. on September 19th, 2005;
\n\u00a0\u200bAND WHEREAS Section 13 of the development agreement states the responsibility of the asphalt pavement is 50% Darin McKay Ltd. and 50% Town of Swan River;
\nAND WHEREAS the developer is fulfilling the obligation of the development agreement and moving forward with installing roadwork base construction, curb and gutter and asphalt pavement;
\n\u00a0THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town accept 50% of the cost of the asphalt pavement portion of the developer’s costs.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7 Reports<\/p>\n
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.484
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.2 Radar Sign Report for August 2016<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.485
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Radar Sign report for August 2016 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.3 Handivan August 2016 Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.486
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Handivan August 2016 report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.4 Admin meeting minutes<\/p>\n
7.5 Council Member and CAO Reports<\/p>\n
8 Other Resolutions<\/p>\n
8.1 To approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.487
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED \u00a0that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n\u200b1) General accounts from Cheque No. 19396 to 19471 for a total of $290,968.48.
\n2) Payroll accounts from Cheque No. 3845 to 3853 for a total of $122,079.87.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.2 To hire a Public Works Seasonal Labourer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.488
\nMoved By: Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Jason Doan be hired for a Public Works Seasonal Labourer position effective September 21st, 2016.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.3 To authorize attendance at AMM seminar – Is Government a Business<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.489
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Council and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend the AMM workshop –\u00a0Is Government a Business? being held in Winnipeg, MB on November 21, 2016 during the AMM Convention.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.4 to authorize the signing of the agreement with Eli Cox Sons re retaining wall encroachment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.490
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Mayor Glen McKenzie and Chief Administrative Officer Julie Fothergill be authorized to sign the\u00a0encroachment agreement between the Town and Eli Cox amp; Sons attached as Schedule “A”.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.5 to approve payment of SV Inter-Agency membership<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.491
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Inter-Agency 2016 annual membership fee of $100 be approved for payment.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.6 to authorize attendance at PARD meeting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.492
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Patti Henkelman\u00a0be authorized to attend\u00a0the Parkland Association of Recreation Directors meeting being\u00a0held in\u00a0Dauphin, MB\u00a0on October 6th, 2016.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.7 To authorize attendance at MB Infrastructure Regional Roundtable meeting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.493
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0the Chief Administrative Officer and Councillor Phyl Friesen be authorized to attend\u00a0the MB Infrastructure Regional Roundtable meeting being\u00a0held in\u00a0Dauphin, MB\u00a0on September 26, 2016.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9 In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.494
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\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
10 Out of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.495
\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 Adjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2016.496
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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