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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 at\u00a07:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with\u00a0Mayor\u00a0McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte,\u00a0Jacobson, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present. \u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/br>1 Call to order<\/p>\n
2 Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.170
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the April 4th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
3 Adoption of Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.171
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the March 21st, 2017 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4 Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation: Urban Forest Committee re: Frances Baird Memorial Arboretum
\nPat Richenhaller, Chair of the Swan Valley Urban Forest Committee, spoke on behalf of the committee. \u00a0She requested that the Arboretum which was established in 2003 be named The Frances Baird Memorial Arboretum to honor Francie for her contribution to the Urban Forest Committee and her faithful service to the community. \u00a0A bench with a memorial plaque will be installed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.172
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the Swan River Arboretum be named the Frances Baird Memorial Arboretum.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4.2 Delegation – SVAPL – Sherry Martin and Lisa Scales
\nSherry Martin and Holly Urban from the Swan Valley Animal Protection League spoke to Council about the services the league provides to the Valley. \u00a0The total cost to provide the service is $50,000 annually; approximately $20,000 of this is veterinary costs. This total cost doesn’t include the employee they now have. The league takes in about 150 animals each year. \u00a0 They are requesting financial support for their services not a donation from the Town. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Correspondence
\n5.1 FCM Legal Defense Fund
\n5.2 Canadian Heritage re: Canada Day Celebrations
\n5.3 Cox’s Greenhouse landscaping proposal<\/p>\n
6 Unfinished Business<\/p>\n
6.1 to approve payment of SV Crisis Centre annual grant<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.173
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the $1000 annual grant to the Swan Valley Crisis Centre be approved for payment.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.2 Building By-Law No. 11\/2017 – 1st Reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.174
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 11\/2017 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to regulate building within the Town be read a first time.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.3 By-Law No. 9\/2017 Zoning by-law amendments – 1st Reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.175
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 9\/2017 \u00a0being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to amend by-law no. 9\/2004 being the Town of Swan River Zoning by-law as follows:
\n1. Amend Section 7.11 \u2013 addition to by-law requiring all main buildings to identify civic address by displaying numbers at all times;
\n2. Amend Section 8.1.8(e) \u2013 removing the text \u201cSubject to the issuance of a development permit, except provided in 8.1.8 (c)\u201d\u00a0
\n3. To amend Section 9.6.1 (e) \u2013 Addition of \u201cWater wells, private wells, private sewage disposal systems, and geothermal loop systems\u201d. To allow the Town to keep a record of the location of such items ;
\n4. To amend Section 9.6.3(a)(viii) \u2013 Removal of \u201cwater wells, private wells, private sewage disposal systems, and geothermal loop systems\u201d.
\nbe read a first time.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7 Reports<\/p>\n
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.176
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.2 Fire Department Report for March 2017<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.177
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Fire Department March 2017 report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.3 Handi Vans – report on usage<\/p>\n
7.4 Admin Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n
7.5 Council Member and CAO reports<\/p>\n
8 By-Laws<\/p>\n
8.1 By-Law No. 8\/2017 to close a public thoroughfare – 1st reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.178
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 8\/2017 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to close a public thoroughfare be read a first time.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9 Other Resolutions<\/p>\n
9.1 To approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.179
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Accounts from Cheque No.20384 to No.20461 for a total of $85,407.01.\u00a0
\n2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 3964 to No. 3970 for a total of $100,095.91.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.2 To close the SV Community Round Table fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.180
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS the Swan Valley Community Round Table is no longer a functioning organization;
\nAND WHEREAS there is $1,562.64 in the Town’s account for this organization;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River dissolve the Swan Valley Community Round Table and distribute the money as follows: place the money in the Community Foundation of Swan Valley.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.3 to approve payment of the SV Planning District 2016 membership fee<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.181
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District 2016 membership fee in the amount of $5,300 be approved for payment.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.4 to receive the 2017 SV Planning District Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.182
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the 2017 Swan Valley Planning District Budget be received.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.5 to approve payment of the SV Planning District 2017 membership fee<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.183
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District 2017 membership fee in the amount of $5,600 be approved for payment.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.6 to hire casual Recreation Maintenance Worker I<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.184
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that John Rooks be hired as a casual Recreation Worker I effective April 6th, 2017.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.7 Recall Public Works Dept. employee<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.185
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Jason Doan be recalled for duty into the Public Works Department effective April 10th, 2017.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.8 Authorize Signing of Riverview Development Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.186
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Mayor Glen McKenzie and CAO Julie Fothergill be authorized to sign the Riverview Condominium\u00a0Development Agreement.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.9 To receive the building permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.187
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
\n3\/17 – 221 Main St – Renovations
\n4\/17 – 1331 1st St N – New Apartment Block
\n5\/17 – 311 River Rd – Fence
\n6\/17 – 225 9th Ave N – Demo
\n7\/17 – 225 9th Ave N – Cabin
\n8\/17 – 602 Centennial Dr N – Lean To
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.10 To receive letter of resignation<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.188
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the letter of resignation from the position of Customer Service Representative (attached as Schedule \u201cA\u201d) submitted by Dayna Bresky be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.11 to change positions to part time life guards<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.189
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that Kaili Sauder’s and Kenzie Formo’s positions be changed to part-time life guards from casual life guards effective immediately. \u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10 In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.190
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis 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 Out of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.191
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
12 Adjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.192
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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