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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at\u00a07:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with\u00a0Mayor\u00a0McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present. \u00a0 <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at\u00a07:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with\u00a0Mayor\u00a0McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present. \u00a0 <\/p>\n
<\/br>Councillor Jacobson was absent with permission.<\/p>\n
1 Call to order<\/p>\n
2 Adoption of Amended Agenda
\nResolution No:2017.096
\nMoved By:David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Amended Agenda for the February 22, 2017 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
3 Adoption of Minutes
\nResolution No:2017.097
\nMoved By:David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the February 7th, 2017 regular meeting and the February 15th, 2017 special meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4 Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation: Swan River Handi Transit Van 2016 Draft Financial Statements – Terry Gnida
\nResolution No:2017.098
\nMoved By:David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:Jason Delaurier
\nChief Financial Officer, Terry Gnida presented the draft 2016 Handi Transit Van Financial Statements to Council.
\nRESOLVED that the 2016 Handi Transit Van draft audited Financial Statements be adopted as received.
\n\u00a0CARRIED<\/p>\n
4.2 Delegation – Ken Kokot – By-Law Enforcement Officer
\nAnimal Control and By-Law Enforcement Officer, Ken Kokot, advised Council of his role in collecting stray pets in the Town and how the Veterinary Clinic and the Animal Protection League are involved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Correspondence
\n5.1 SV Chamber of Commerce – summer student
\n5.2 CBF Christian School – playground upgrade
\n5.3 Swan Valley Heath Facilities Foundation – Agenda and Minutes<\/p>\n
6 Unfinished Business<\/p>\n
6.1 Original Resolution – Sewer Jet
\nResolution No:2017.028
\nMoved By:Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:Phylis Friesen
\nThat the Public Works department purchase a 2016 800-HPR Eco Sewer Jetter from WestVac Industrial for the amount of\u00a0 $269,200.00 plus applicable taxes.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.2 Sewer Jetter – Resolution No. 2017.028
\nResolution No:2017.099
\nMoved By:Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:David Moriaux
\nThat Resolution No. 2017.028 be rescinded.\u00a0
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nJason Sakal – no
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.3 Original Resolution – Sewer Jetter Burner
\nResolution No:2017.059
\nMoved By:Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that a burner be purchased for the 2016 800-HPR Eco Sewer Jetter from WestVac Industrial in the amount of $10,885.00.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.4 Sewer Jetter burner – Resolution No. 2017.059
\nResolution No:2017.100
\nMoved By:Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 2017.059 be rescinded.\u00a0
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nJason Sakal – no
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.5 Original Resolution – Hydro Vac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit
\nResolution No:2016.500
\nMoved By:Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River purchase a Vactor 2100 HydroVac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit from Joe Johnson Equipment in the amount of $180,000.00 plus taxes.
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n
6.6 HydroVac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit – Resolution No. 2016.500
\nResolution No:2017.101
\nMoved By:Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 2016.500 be rescinded.\u00a0
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nJason Sakal – no
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.7HydroVac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit
\nResolution No:2017.102
\nMoved By:Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River purchase a Vactor 2100 HydroVac Sewer Jetter Combo Unit from Joe Johnson Equipment in the amount of $180,000.00 plus taxes.
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nJason Sakal – no
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7 New Business<\/p>\n
7.1 Rail Safety Week – April 24 – 30, 2017
\nResolution No:2017.103
\nMoved By:Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:Jason Sakal
\nWHEREAS Public-Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from April 24 to 30, 2017;
\nWHEREAS it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens;
\nWHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public\/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, governments, police services, the media and other agencies and the public to raise rail safety awareness;
\nWHEREAS Operation Lifesaver has requested Town Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our Town;
\nIt is hereby RESOLVED to support national Public-Rail Safety Week, to be held from April 24 to 30, 2017.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.2 Nutrition Month March 2017
\nResolution No:2017.104
\nMoved By:Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS the goal of National Nutrition month is to encourage all Canadians to eat well;
\nAND WHEREAS Registered Dietitians 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 – dietitians offer nutrition resources as well as interactive tools on the Dietitians of Canada website – www.dietitians.ca;
\nAND WHEREAS to celebrate National Nutrition Month, local dietitians are planning a number of activities to reach Manitoba residents. \u00a0The Manitoba Nutrition Month committee will be sharing nutrition information focusing on the theme “Take the Fight out of Food” via Facebook, Twitter, email and media coverage throughout the month. \u00a0In addition, dietitians across Manitoba will be promoting Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month in their workplaces and communities through various activities.
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that March 2017 be declared Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month in the Town of Swan River.\u00a0
\n\u00a0CARRIED<\/p>\n
7.3 Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce 2017 Membership
\nResolution No:2017.105
\nMoved By:Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce 2017 Membership in the amount of $84.00 be approved for payment.
\n\u00a0CARRIED<\/p>\n
7.4 Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce – Thompson Tradeshow
\nResolution No:2017.106
\nMoved By:Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $2500.00 to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Thompson Trade Show.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.52017 Municipal Weed Issues Meeting
\nResolution No:2017.107
\nMoved By:Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Ken Kokot be authorized to attend the 2017 Municipal Weed Issues Meeting being held in Carberry, MB on March 22nd, 2017.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.6 Proposal to subdivide Lot 1 Plan 1539 DLTO
\nResolution No:2017.108
\nMoved By:Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the proposed subdivision of Lot 1 Plan 1539 DLTO and numbered by Manitoba Municipal Government Community and Regional Planning Branch\u00a0File No. 4455-16-7324 be hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
\n1) That a Conditional Use Order be obtained providing for the use of a bare land condo within the CH zone.
\n2) A condominium or development agreement between the developers and the Town of Swan River which shall include terms such as snow removal, garbage pickup, utility servicing and any other issue Council deems necessary.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8 Reports<\/p>\n
8.1 Superintendent of Works Report
\nResolution No:2017.109
\nMoved By:Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.2 Admin. Meeting Minutes
\n8.3 Council Member and CAO reports<\/p>\n
9 By-Laws<\/p>\n
9.1 By-Law 2\/2017 Manitoba Mutual Aid Participation – 2nd reading
\nResolution No:2017.110
\nMoved By:Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 2\/2017 being a by-law to provide for the participation of the Swan River Fire Department in the Manitoba Mutual Aid system be read a second time.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.2 By-Law 2\/2017 Manitoba Mutual Aid Participation – 3rd reading
\nResolution No:2017.111
\nMoved By:Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 2\/2017 being a by-law to provide for the participation of the Swan River Fire Department in the Manitoba Mutual Aid system be read a third time and be passed.\u00a0
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nJason Sakal- yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.3By-Law 1\/2017 Garbage and Recycling Collection – 2nd reading
\nResolution No:2017.112
\nMoved By:Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that By-law No. 1\/2017 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for the collection of garbage and recycling material and operation of the landfill site as a special service for the Town of Swan River for 2017 be read a\u00a0second time.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.3.1 By-Law 1\/2017 Garbage and Recycling Collection – 3rd reading
\nResolution No:2017.113
\nMoved By:Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that By-law No. 1\/2017 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for the collection of garbage and recycling material and operation of the landfill site as a special service for the Town of Swan River for 2017 be read a third time and be passed.
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.4 By-Law No. 4\/2017 Handi Transit Van, Equipment and Storage Facility Reserve Fund – 1st reading
\nResolution No:2017.114
\nMoved By:Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 4\/2017 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to\u00a0establish a reserve fund for the replacement of the handi-transit vans and equipment and for the construction of a handi-transit van storage facility be read a first time.\u00a0
\n\u00a0CARRIED<\/p>\n
10 Other Resolutions<\/p>\n
10.1 To approve accounts
\nResolution No:2017.115
\nMoved By:Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Accounts from Cheque No.20165 to No.20248 for a total of $451,860.17.\u00a0
\n2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3941 to No. 3948 for a total of $107,468.02.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.2 To authorize attendance at the Wastewater Treatment II exam
\nResolution No:2017.116
\nMoved By:Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Matt Leslie be authorized to attend the Wastewater Treatment II exam held at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon on March 10, 2017.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.3 to authorize attendance at EMO Municipal Coordinator Workshop
\nResolution No:2017.117
\nMoved By:David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Ken Kirkpatrick, Councillor Moriaux and Councillor Whyte be authorized to attend EMO Municipal Coordinator Workshop being held in Dauphin, MB on February 28th, 2017.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.4 to add permit fee to taxes
\nResolution No:2017.118
\nMoved By:David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the following building permit fee be added to taxes:
\nRoll # 17200.000 123 1st Ave S Sheds \u00a0 $200.00\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.5 to receive the SLWCD June – December 2016 Meeting Minutes
\nResolution No:2017.119
\nMoved By:David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District June – December 2016 meeting minutes be received.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
11 In Camera
\nResolution No:2017.120
\nMoved By:Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:David Moriaux
\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
12 Out of Camera
\nResolution No:2017.121
\nMoved By:Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
13 Adjournment
\nResolution No:2017.122
\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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