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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 at\u00a07:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with\u00a0Mayor\u00a0McKenzie presiding and Councillors Jacobson, Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.\u00a0\u00a0
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\n1 Call to order<\/p>\n
2 Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.098
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the March 6th, 2018 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
3 Adoption of Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.099
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the February 20th, 2018 special meeting of Council and the February 20th, 2018 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4 Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation: Darren Fedorchuk, Fire Chief
\nFire Chief Fedorchuk\u00a0 presented his 2018 1st quarter report and answered Council’s questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To date the SRFD has responded to a total of 25 calls 15 within town limits consisting of:\u00a01 structure fire, 2 smoke showing, 1 vehicle fire, 3 MVIs, 3 alarm calls, 3 false alarms, 1 co alarm and 1 powerline. <\/p>\n
We have responded to 7 incidents in the Municipality of Swan Valley West, 2 structure fires, 1 vehicle fire, 2 MVIs, 1 false alarm and 1 response to a controlled burn.
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\nWe have also responded to 3 incidents within the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman. 1 industrial fire, 1MVI and 1 structure fire.
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\nTo date we have accrued 485.88 man hours in responses. Last year at this time we recorded 11 calls and 140.68 man hours. In 2017 we had a total of 109 calls for 1659 man hours.
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\nIncidents involving joint departments have run smoothly integrating all members on scene.
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\nTraining is ongoing with firefighters enrolled in Level one accreditation, Rural Company Officer Course, Hazardous Materials Operation, Fire Ground Management and Heavy Vehicle Extrication along with the regular sessions held.
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\nFire fighters numbers have stayed steady at 23 with an average 10 firefighters responding to incidents. The department is planning an open house and\u00a0recruitment drive May\/June.
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\nCurrently the department is reviewing its Guidelines and Policies updating them.
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\nFire inspections are ongoing with more joint occupancy inspections with the building inspector.
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\nWe are reviewing the list of fire damaged properties and will be forwarding recommendations.
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\nFire department tour requests are starting and the department is prepping for standby duty at the Bill Beals fishing derby.
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\nPreparations are ongoing for either grass fire or flood seasons.
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\nMid December the breathing air compressor was replaced by the Office of the Fire Commissioner and 3 additional cascade bottle were installed doubling our air capacity and increasing fill time.
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\n5 Correspondence<\/p>\n
5.1 AMM – Reminder 2018 June District Resolutions – June 1st deadline<\/p>\n
6 New Business<\/p>\n
6.1 Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics club request<\/p>\n
6.2 Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) Extension request<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.100
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River\u00a0fill out a Completion Deadline Extension Request and apply to the\u00a0Manitoba\u00a0Strategic Infrastructure Secretariat\u00a0to extend the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund project completion deadline from March 31st, 2018 to May 31st, 2018.\u00a0\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.3 RISE – ideas for focus<\/p>\n
6.4 Spring and river break-up<\/p>\n
6.5 Airport annual grant<\/p>\n
6.6 Water bottles – donation request<\/p>\n
6.7 Sale of 122 5th Ave N<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.101
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the offer to purchase lot 5 Block 8 Plan 3210, civic address 122 5th Ave N for $8500.00 from Joel Delaurier be accepted.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7 Reports<\/p>\n
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.102
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.2 Handivan Report for February 2018<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.103
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Handivan report for February 2018 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.3 Fire Department February 2018 report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.104
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the\u00a0Fire Department report for February 2018 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.4 Management Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n
7.5 Council Member and CAO reports<\/p>\n
8 By-Laws<\/p>\n
8.1 By-Law No. 1\/2010 review<\/p>\n
9 Other resolutions<\/p>\n
9.1 To approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.105
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Accounts from Cheque No. 22061 to No. 22134 for a total of $155,629.90.\u00a0
\n2. Payroll Account from Cheque No. 4170 to No. 4176 for a total of $107,552.20.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.2 To receive the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2017 audited financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.106
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2017 audited financial statements be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.3 To receive the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2018 budget.<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.107
\nMoved By:\u00a0Lance Jacobson
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2018 budget be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.4 To approve payment of the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2018 levy<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.108
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2018 levy in the amount of $25,016.53 be approved for payment.
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n
9.5 To receive the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission 2018 budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.109
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission 2018 budget be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.6 To approve payment of the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission 2018 levy<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.110
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley District Recreation Commission 2018 levy in the amount of $22,176 be approved for payment, upon receipt of the 2017 audited financial statements.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.7 to authorize the signing of the Labeler use agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.111
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Veterans Community Hall Labeler use agreement with SMAK DAB.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.8 to approve purchase of labeler<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.112
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the purchase of the Model JDA-1 Labeler from JDA Progress Industries Ltd. for a total of $13,954.50 be approved.\u00a0
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
9.9 to table resolution No. 2018.112<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.113
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that resolution No. 2018.112 be tabled.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.10 to receive the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board 2018 Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.114
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board 2018 budget be received.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.11 to approve payment of the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board 2018 contribution<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.115
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Veterinary Service District Board 2018 contribution in the amount of $5,982.99 be approved for payment.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.12 to approve payment of the Manitoba Communities in Bloom 2018 registration fee<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.116
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Manitoba Communities in Bloom 2018 registration in the amount of $400.00 be approved for payment.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10 In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.117
\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:\u00a02018.118
\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:\u00a02018.119
\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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