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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 19th, 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
1 Call to order<\/p>\n
2 Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.591
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the December 19th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
3 Adoption of Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.592
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the December 5th, 2017 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4 Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1 Public Hearing for Variation Order Application No. 6\/2017
\nThere were no persons present to make representation for or against Variation Order Application No. 6\/2017.<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.593
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Variation Order Application No. 6\/2017 to allow the construction of a deck at the front of the house and to vary the setback distance from 30\u2019 to 22\u2019 to the front of the deck on the property located at Lot 37 Plan 2370, 6 Park Drive be approved;
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this approval is subject to the approval of all other required permits.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4.2 Delegation: Reg Rivett – Sunday shopping hours
\nReg Rivett, a minister in the Swan Valley, spoke against By-Law No. 25\/2017 – Holiday and Sunday Shopping.\u00a0 He said there is already enough shopping hours on Sundays.\u00a0 He feels that extending the hours will take away from the opportunity to rest or have family time on Sundays.\u00a0 He advised that he came as a delegation and spoke against the first by-law as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Correspondence<\/p>\n
6 Reports<\/p>\n
6.1 Superintendent of Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.594
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.2 Management Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n
6.3 Council Member and CAO reports<\/p>\n
7 By-Laws<\/p>\n
7.1 By-Law No. 18\/2017 Special Service – Police Protection – 2nd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.595
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that By-law No. 18\/2017 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate\u00a0for police protection as a\u00a0special service for the Town of Swan River for the years 2018 and 2019 both inclusive\u00a0be read a second time.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.2 By-Law No. 18\/2017 Special Service – Police Protection – 3rd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.596
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-law No. 18\/2017 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate\u00a0for police protection as a\u00a0special service for the Town of Swan River for the years 2018 and 2019 both inclusive\u00a0be read a third time and be passed.
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.3 By-Law No. 19\/2017 – Special Services – Other Services – 2nd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.597
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-law No. 19\/2017 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for the following Special Services: Fire Protection, Street Lighting, Street Cleaning, Sidewalks and Boulevards, Ditches and Drainage, Doctor Recruitment, Snow Removal and Dust\u00a0Control, Road Maintenance and Reconstruction and\u00a0 Emergency Measures\u00a0for the Town of Swan River for the years 2018 and 2019 both inclusive be read a second time.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.4 By-Law No. 19\/2017 – Special Services – Other Services – 3rd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.598
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-law No. 19\/2017 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for the following Special Services: Fire Protection, Street Lighting, Street Cleaning, Sidewalks and Boulevards, Ditches and Drainage, Doctor Recruitment, Snow Removal and Dust\u00a0Control, Road Maintenance and Reconstruction and\u00a0 Emergency Measures\u00a0for the Town of Swan River for the years 2018 and 2019 both inclusive be read a third time and be passed.
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.5 By-Law No. 20\/2017 – Special Service – Garbage and Recycling – 2nd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.599
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-law No. 20\/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 2018 be read a\u00a0second time.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.6 By-Law No. 20\/2017 – Special Service – Garbage and Recycling – 3rd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.600
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-law No. 20\/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 2018 be read a third time and be passed.
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen -yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.7 By-Law No. 21\/2017 to amend the SCBAs Borrowing By-Law No. 5\/2017- 2nd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.601
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 21\/2017 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 5\/2017 which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of the purchase of fire fighter equipment – 15 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs), mobile rack and batteries be read a second time.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.8 By-Law No. 21\/2017 to amend the SCBAs Borrowing By-Law No. 5\/2017 – 3rd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.602
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 21\/2017 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 5\/2017 which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of the purchase of fire fighter equipment – 15 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs), mobile rack and batteries be read a third time and be passed.\u00a0
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.9 By-Law No. 23\/2017 Council Indemnities – 2nd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.603
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED\u00a0 that By-Law No. 23\/2017 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the payment of remuneration to members of Council be read a second time.\u00a0\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.10 By-Law No. 23\/2017 Council Indemnities – 3rd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.604
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED\u00a0 that By-Law No. 23\/2017 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the payment of remuneration to members of Council be read a third time and be passed.\u00a0\u00a0
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.11 By-Law No. 25\/2017 Sunday and Holiday Shopping – 2nd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.605
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 25\/2017 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to permit holiday and Sunday shopping in the Town of Swan River be read a second time.\u00a0
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – no
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – no
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – no
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.12 By-Law No. 25\/2017 Sunday and Holiday Shopping – 3rd reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.606
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 25\/2017 being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to permit holiday and Sunday shopping in the Town of Swan River be read a third time and be passed.\u00a0
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – no
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – no
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – no
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8 Other resolutions<\/p>\n
8.1 To approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.607
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Accounts from Cheque No. 21694 to No. 21790 for a total of $365,961.61.\u00a0
\n2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 4118 to No. 4131 for a total of $140,787.47.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.2 to allow cannabis to be sold from a retail location<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.608
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS the Government of Canada has confirmed its intention to make cannabis a legal substance in Canada\u00a0effective July 2, 2018;
\nAND WHEREAS the Government of Manitoba has acknowledged that the timeline is very tight, but has announced its\u00a0initial Provincial plans for regulation, distribution and retailing of cannabis in Manitoba. The Province has\u00a0opened a Request for Proposals process for private sector organizations who may wish to provide distribution and retail facilities to cover the majority of the province and has included the opportunity for\u00a0on-line sale provisions;
\nAND WHEREAS on November 28, 2017, the Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Training announced at the Association of\u00a0Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) Convention that he wished to receive an indication from municipalities as to their intention to work with the Province in establishing the zoning, locations and other parameters with\u00a0respect to the distribution of cannabis within municipalities through the province. The Province has asked\u00a0for a response from municipalities by December 22, 2017. This information is being collected through the\u00a0AMM for immediate-term planning purposes;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River immediately\u00a0respond in the affirmative to the Minister of\u00a0Growth, Enterprise and Training through the AMM survey that the Town of Swan River be allowing cannabis to\u00a0be sold from retail location(s) within the municipality. A copy of this resolution is also to be forwarded\u00a0to the Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Training prior to the December 22, 2017 deadline;
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River reserves the right to change its position on this matter\u00a0and that the above affirmative response is not binding upon the Town of Swan River.
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux- yes
\nJason Sakal- yes
\nDuane Whyte- yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.3 to approve payment of the SV Inter-Agency 2017 annual membership fee<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.609
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0 Swan Valley Inter-Agency 2017 annual membership fee of $100.00 be approved for payment.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.4 to write off uncollectable invoices<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.610
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS the attached amounts receivable have been outstanding for some time;
\nAND WHEREAS management feels that these amounts are uncollectable;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do hereby write off the amounts receivable totaling $9,966.01 as attached.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.5 to transfer from General Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.611
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS the Capital Budget for the Year 2017 included \u201cOffice \u2013 Flags\/furniture\/railings\u201d to be borne by General Reserve to a total of $14,800.00;
\nAND WHEREAS Flag Poles have been purchased at a cost of $3,240.00;
\nBE IT RESOLVED that $3,240.00 be transferred from the General Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.6 to transfer from Handi Transit Van Replacement Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.612
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nWHEREAS the Swan River Handi Transit Van Budget for the Year 2017 included $105,600.00 for a \u201cHandi Van Storage Building\u201d with $26,400.00 to be borne by the Handi Transit Van Replacement Reserve;
\nAND WHEREAS costs incurred to date for said Building total $69,979.14;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $26,400.00 be transferred from the Handi Transit Van Replacement Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.7 to hire casual Customer Service Representative<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.613
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that Nyle Williams be hired as a casual Customer Service Representative effective December 5th, 2017.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.8 to hire part-time Customer Service Representative for term position<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.614
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nRESOLVED that\u00a0Michele Doverspike be hired as a part-time Customer Service Representative for a term position (to March 31, 2018) effective Dec. 12th, 2017.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.9 to transfer from Water and Sewer Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.615
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nWHEREAS the Capital Budget for the Year 2017 included $300,000.00 for \u201c13th Ave N W\/S Renewal\u201d with $250,000.00 to be borne by the Water and Sewer Reserve;\u00a0
\nAND\u00a0WHEREAS costs incurred to date for such total $373,915.24;
\nTHEREFORE\u00a0BE IT RESOLVED that $250,000.00 be transferred from the Water and Sewer Reserve Fund to the Utility Operating Fund.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.10 to transfer from Employee Benefits Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.616
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nWHEREAS the Financial Plan for the Year 2017 included a withdrawal from the Employee Benefits Reserve in the amount of $38,828.93;
\nAND WHEREAS the total expense resulting from the increase in the estimated pre-retirement bonus entitlement liability from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2017 is calculated as $40,611.96;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $38,838.93 be transferred from the Employee Benefits Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund to offset the pre-retirement bonus entitlement expense.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.11 to transfer from Recreation Facilities Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.617
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nWHEREAS the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre Budget for the Year 2017 included $28,000.00 reserve transfer for \u201ch\/w tank, dectron, pumps\u201d;
\nAND WHEREAS purchases have been made for Dectron expansion module replacement $2,066.04, outdoor condenser unit replacement $3,898.80 and Dectron compressor contactor replacements $1,140.48;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $7,105.32 be transferred from the Recreation Facilities Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund for the purchases.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.12 to transfer from Recreation Facilities Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.618
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre Budget for the Year 2017 included $28,000.00 reserve transfer for \u201ch\/w tank, dectron, pumps\u201d;
\nAND WHEREAS such pumps will be ordered at an approximate cost of $3,000.00;
\nBE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the lesser of $3,000.00 or the actual cost of the pumps be transferred from the Recreation Facilities Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.13 to transfer from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.619
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nWHEREAS the Capital Budget for the Year 2017 included $45,000.00 for \u201cSidewalk \u2013 various areas\u201d to be Borne by Gas Tax Reserve;
\nAND WHEREAS such Sidewalk has been installed at a cost of $5,212.46;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the $5,212.46 be transferred from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.14 to transfer from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.620
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS the Capital Budget for the Year 2017 included $65,000.00 for \u201c6th Ave. Storm Sewer Outlet\u201d to be Borne by Gas Tax Reserve;
\nAND WHEREAS costs recorded to date for the project total $58,940.03;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the lesser of $65,000.00 or the actual cost of the project be transferred from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund once the actual cost has been determined.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9 In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.621
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\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:\u00a02017.622
\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
11 Adjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02017.623
\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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