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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 at\u00a07:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with\u00a0Mayor\u00a0McKenzie presiding and Councillors Friesen, Whyte,\u00a0Jacobson, Moriaux and Delaurier present.\u00a0 Councillor Sakal was absent with permission.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
1 Call to order<\/p>\n
2 Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.515
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the November 7th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
3 Adoption of Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.516
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the October 17th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4 Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation: Jack Dyck, Donna Martin, Kim Kuruliak, Warren Houle – SVETP and Work Crew program<\/p>\n
Kim Kuruliak, Team Leader for the Swan Valley Employment and Training Project advised that SVETP\u00a0can provide a wide range of services to individuals seeking employment.\u00a0 The SVETP team works together to provide the following services: resume and cover letter development, job search assistance, training and application forms, interview preparation, educational information, skills development and career exploration.\u00a0 Clients can utilize a large Job Board when they arrive to the office, where they will see all local jobs that have been advertised in the local newspaper, online, or by employers calling in.\u00a0 All clients have access to a telephone, computer and faxing services for employment or educational purposes.\u00a0 On average, SVETP can have between 5 \u2013 20 individuals come in and out of the office daily to access our resources and services.\u00a0 SVETP offers a two week Job Readiness Program (JRP) quarterly throughout the year.
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\nSVETP is expected to provide services to 200 new clients during this contract year, as well as allowing us to carry forward up to 20 clients from the previous contact year; ultimately providing employment assistance to 220 clients in total.\u00a0 As of October 31, 2017, SVETP is pleased to inform that the team has provided services to a total of 111 individuals (103 new & 8 carry overs), which 51.5% of the contract obligations.\u00a0 The goal for the remainder of this year\u2019s contract is to continue to provide support to our active clients as well as welcome any new clients and get them started on the path to successful employment opportunities.<\/p>\n
Warren Houle, Recreation Department Work Crew Program Supervisor, advised that he provides mentoring, on the job training and job search assistance for the work crew members.\u00a0 The crew works in different areas of the Town but mostly in the parks and at the arena. He advised Council that access to a truck all year round would greatly benefit the program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
4.2 Delegation: Amanda Chartrand, Restorative Justice Week<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.517
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS\u00a0in the face of crime or conflict, restorative justice offers a philosophy and approach that views these matters principally as harm done to people and relationships; and,
\nAND WHEREAS\u00a0restorative justice is a non-adversarial, non-retributive approach to justice that emphasizes healing in victims, accountability of offenders, and the involvement of citizens in creating healthier, safer communities; and,
\nAND WHEREAS\u00a0this year’s theme for Restorative Justice Week is “Inspiring Innovation”; it is an opportunity to learn about restorative justice, as well as educate and celebrate along with other communities across the country during the week.
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the week of November 19 – 26, 2017 be proclaimed as\u00a0\u201cRestorative Justice Week\u201d\u00a0in the Town of Swan River.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4.3 Delegation: Letter from Brent Parachoniak to be presented by Carl Robblee
\nCarl Robblee presented a letter to Council on behalf of Brent Parachoniak regarding\u00a0 road access to the property located at 509\/511 Kelsey Trail.<\/p>\n
4.4 Delegation: Fall Leaves and Preventative Maintenance in Legion Park – Mary Snelgrove and Marjorie Coulthart
\nMary Snelgrove and Marjorie Coulthart spoke about the leaves in Legion Park and the high winds that occurred in October.\u00a0 They suggested that a preventative maintenance plan be put in place so that the accumulation of leaves in the park is kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n
5 Correspondence<\/p>\n
6 New Business<\/p>\n
6.1 Vac Truck Boiler replacement<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.518
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nResolved that the Superintendent of Works purchase a new boiler from Joe Johnson Equipment in the amount of $6,408.93.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.2 Aquatic Centre Building Envelope Assessment<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.519
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED\u00a0 that the Town hire Building Envelope Ltd. to conduct a building envelope assessment of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre for a total cost of $4,250.00.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7 Reports<\/p>\n
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.520
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.2 MARRC Eco Centre site visit report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.521
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the MARRC Eco Centre site visit report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.3 October 2017 Fire Department report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.522
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the October 2017 Fire Department report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.4 Service Tracker report for March – October 2017<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.523
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Service Tracker report for March – October 2017 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.5 Radar speed sign report for October 2017<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.524
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Radar Speed Sign report for October 2017 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.6 Handivan Report for October 2017<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.525
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Handivan report for October 2017 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.7 Work Crew Supervisor report for October 2017<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.526
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Work Crew Supervisor report for October 2017 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.8 Building Inspector Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.527
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Building Inspector report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.9 Management Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n
7.10 Council Member and CAO reports<\/p>\n
8 By-Laws<\/p>\n
8.1 By-Law No. 22\/2017 to establish an equitable method for calculating frontage of corner and irregularly shaped lots – 2nd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.528
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 22\/2017 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to establish an equitable method for calculating frontage of corner and irregularly shaped lots be read a second time.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.2 By-Law No. 22\/2017 to establish an equitable method for calculating frontage of corner and irregularly shaped lots – 3rd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.529
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 22\/2017 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to establish an equitable method for calculating frontage of corner and irregularly shaped lots be read a third time and be passed.
\nJason Delaurier – no
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – no
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux- yes
\nJason Sakal – absent
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9 Other resolutions<\/p>\n
9.1 To approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.530
\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. 21447 to No. 21566 for a total of $307,042.36.\u00a0
\n2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 4087 to No. 4094 for a total of $102,478.00.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.2 to approve the 2017\/18 Council Standing Committees and Other Appointments<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.531
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the 2017\/18 Council Standing Committees and Other Appointments be hereby approved.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.3 to adopt the Financial Statements to September 30th, 2017<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.532
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the month ended September 30th, 2017 be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.4 to approve sale of property<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.533
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that 537 Specht Road be sold to Sergii Tkachuk for $8,000 plus GST
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.5 to authorize signing of the Municipal Development and Service Agreement for Lot 1 Plan 54719 DLTO<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.534
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nWHEREAS the Wuskwi Sipihk Cree Nation, under the terms of the Framework Agreement Treaty Land Entitlement, has acquired\u00a0Lot 1 Plan 54719 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
9.6 to receive the building permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.535
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
\n77\/17 – 106 Crocus Dr -Fence
\n78\/17 – 116 6th Ave S – Fence
\n79\/17 – 426 7th Ave N – Renovations
\n80\/17 – 614 Main St – Demo
\n81\/17 – Lot 2 Plan 39932 – Storage Facility
\n82\/17 – 423 10th Ave S – House & Garage
\n83\/17 – 614 Main St- Rebuild Addition
\n84\/17 – 300 9th Ave S – Demo
\n85\/17 – 6 Silverwood Dr -Foundation & RTM
\n86\/17 – 890 Ross St – Addition
\n87\/17 – 603 Main St – Signs
\n88\/17 – 454 9th Ave N – Renovations
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.7 to transfer used SCBAs and tanks proceeds to the Fire Fighting Equipment Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.536
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED THAT the proceeds from the sale of used SCBAs and tanks for the amount of $6,525.00 be transferred from the General Operating Fund to the Fire Fighting Equipment Reserve Fund.
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n
9.8 Transfer from Machinery Replacement Reserve to General Operating Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.537
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nWHEREAS\u00a0the boiler unit for the Combo sewer jetter vac truck will need to be replaced at a cost of $6408.93, and;
\nWHEREAS section 169(5) and 169(7) of the Municipal Act allows for a council to authorize an expenditure\u00a0without public hearing\u00a0for an amount not provided for in an operating budget or capital budget, and may fund the expenditure by transfer from the municipality’s reserve funds;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED\u00a0that $6,408.93 be transferred from the machinery replacement reserve fund to the general operating fund.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.9 to receive resignation<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.538
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that the notification of resignation received from Monika Zitting be received.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.10 to approve sale of property<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.539
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that 1201 3rd Street South be sold to Henry Horkoff for $2,000.00 plus GST;<\/p>\n
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this purchase is subject to a caveat stating that a dwelling must be built to lock up stage within in two years from the date of purchase.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10 In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.540
\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.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
11 Out of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.541
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\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:\u00a02017.542
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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