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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 at\u00a07:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with\u00a0Mayor\u00a0McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Jacobson, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present. \u00a0Councillor Whyte was absent with permission.<\/p>\n
1 Call to order<\/p>\n
2 Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.307
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the June 20th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
3 Adoption of Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.308
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the June 6th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4 Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation: Fire Department – presentation of long service awards to Dale Adams and Gerry Howe<\/p>\n
Mayor McKenzie presented long term service awards to Fire Fighters, Gerry Howe and Dale Adams.<\/p>\n
4.2 Delegation: Blaire Martin – Assessment Services – 2018 Reassessment Roll – Tax Impact Meeting<\/p>\n
Blaire Martin presented information about the 2018 Reassessment Roll and how it will impact taxes in the Town.\u00a0<\/p>\n
4.3 Public Hearing for By-Law No. 8\/2017 to close a public thoroughfare
\nThere were no persons present to make representation for or against By-Law No. 8\/2017.<\/p>\n
4.3.1 By-Law No. 8\/2017 to close a public thoroughfare – 2nd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.309
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\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 second time.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4.3.2 By-Law No. 8\/2017 to close a public thoroughfare – 3rd reading
\nResolution No:\u00a02017.310
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\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 third time and be passed.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4.4 Delegation: Jeremy Bergen – Recording Council Meetings
\nJeremy Bergan presented his proposal to video record and publish regular council meetings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Correspondence<\/p>\n
5.1 Letter from Deneschuk Homes re: senior housing<\/p>\n
6 New Business<\/p>\n
6.1 Ross Street Storm Sewer Repair<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.311
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS an existing section of storm main along Ross St. is blocked, resulting in an ongoing storm surge during rain events;
\nBE IT RESOLVED that Maple Leaf Construction be hired to clean the blocked section of the Ross St. storm sewer main in the amount of $ 5,815.00 plus taxes.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.2 Off Leash Dog Park<\/p>\n
6.3 SR Golf & Country Club and Bowsman Lions request<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.312
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED \u00a0that the Town will provide chairs and tables for the Swan River Golf & Country Club and Bowsman Lions event being held on June 24th, 2017;\u00a0
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the transportation of the tables and chairs to and from the event will be the responsibility of the Swan River Golf & Country Club and Bowsman Lions.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7 Unfinished Business<\/p>\n
7.1 Water\/Sewer rate application<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.313
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Council engage Administration to receive quotes and select to the low bidder from a qualified consultant, a water and sewer rate study.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.2 Cemetery Fees<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.314
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED the 2017 amended Cemetery fees be approved as per schedule “A”.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.3 Environmental Health Department Options<\/p>\n
8 Reports<\/p>\n
8.1 Superintendent of Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.315
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.2 Admin Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n
8.3 Council Member and CAO reports<\/p>\n
9 By-Laws<\/p>\n
9.1 By-Law No. 16\/2017 Financial Incentive Program – 1st reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.316
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nBeing a by-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a financial assistance program to provide an incentive for housing and commercial\/industrial construction development be read a first time.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.2 By-Law No. 17\/2017 Traffic Control and Parking – 1st reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.317
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 17\/2017 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River providing for the control of traffic and parking of vehicles be read a first time.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10 Other Resolutions<\/p>\n
10.1 To approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.318
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Accounts from Cheque No. 20767 to No. 20824 for a total of $211,685.03.\u00a0
\n2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 4001 to No. 4008 for a total of $135,048.18.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.2 to authorize signing of the Municipal Development and Services Agreement for Lot 16, SP 3211 DLTO<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.319
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, under the terms of the Framework Agreement Treaty Land Entitlement, has acquired\u00a0Lot 16, SP 3211 DLTO located within the Town of Swan River;
\nAND WHEREAS the Nation and the Town, pursuant to the Municipal Act and the Framework Agreement have drafted a Municipal Development and Services Agreement;
\nNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign this agreement on behalf of the Town of Swan River.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.3 to approve transfers from reserves<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.320
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the following transfers be made from the General Operating Fund as provided for in the 2017 Financial Plan:
\n– General Reserve Fund $2,500.00
\n– Machinery Replacement Reserve Fund $140,000.00
\n– Employee Benefits Reserve Fund $5,000.00
\n– Landfill Closure Reserve Fund $6,000.00
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that $278,110.00 be transferred from the Utility Operating Fund to the Utility Reserve Fund as provided for in the 2017 Financial Plan.
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that $500.00 be transferred from the General Operating Fund to the Handi-Transit Van, Equipment and Storage Facility Reserve Fund as provided for in the Handivan 2017 Operating Budget.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.4 To receive the Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services 2016 audited financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.321
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services Inc. 2016 Audited Financial Statements be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.5 to authorize the signing of the 2017 – 2019 Fire Protection Agreement with the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.322
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen<\/p>\n
RESOLVED that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Fire Protection Agreement with the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.6 to authorize the signing of the 2017 – 2019 Purchased Services Agreement with the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.323
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the 2017 – 2019 Purchased Services Agreement with the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.7 to hire part time Lifeguard<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.324
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Quinn Munro be hired as a part time lifeguard effective June 20th, 2017.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.8 to hire casual lifeguard<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.325
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Jody Williams be hired as a casual lifeguard effective June 20th, 2017.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.9 to increase insurance deductible<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.326
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to advise Western Financial Group Insurance Solutions to increase the property deductible to the standard $2,500.00;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer notify Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission, Swan River Valley Agricultural Society, North-West Regional Library, Swan Valley Mutual Aid District, and Swan Valley Stampeders Junior \u201cA\u201d Hockey Club of the increase in the property deductible from the current $1,000.00 to the standard $2,500.00
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.10 to receive the SVHFF June 14th, 2017 meeting agenda and February 15, 2017 meeting minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.327
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Inc. June 14th, 2017 meeting agenda and February 15th, 2017 meeting minutes be received.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.11 to authorize travel to Dauphin to obtain Environmental Health Department information<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.328
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and the Assistant Superintendent of Works be authorized to travel to Dauphin, MB on June 21st, 2017 to obtain Environmental Health Department information.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.12 To receive the SV Planning District 2016 Audited Financial Statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.329
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District 2016 Audited Financial Statements be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.13 to cancel offence notice<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.330
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the following outstanding offence notice be cancelled.
\nMarch 17, 2017 \u00a0 \u00a0#41 \u00a0 \u00a0 $\u00a0\u00a0 200.00
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
10.14 To table resolution No. 2017.330<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.331
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Resolution No. 2017.330 be tabled.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.15 to receive the SV RISE 2016 audited financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.332
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley RISE 2016 audited financial statements be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.16 to authorize grant to ACL<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.333
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Council authorize a grant of $1,000 to the Swan River Association for Community Living.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
11 In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.334
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.<\/p>\n
CARRIED<\/p>\n
12 Out of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.335
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
13 Adjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.336
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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