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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 at\u00a07:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.\u00a0 Mayor McKenzie was absent with permission.\u00a0
\n<\/br>
\n1 Call to order<\/p>\n
2 Adoption of Agenda
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.230
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the May 15th, 2018 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
3 Adoption of Minutes
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.231
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the May 1st special meeting and the May 1st, 2018 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4 Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation: HARM committee
\nHARM is a peer-based organization that provides harm reduction access, and aims for social change and community wellness. Peer based organizations are groups of people who use substances and are impacted by the social determinants of health who are working to create change in their communities.<\/p>\n
Chelsea Cook of the Swan River HARM reduction network explained that her group assists people in the community who are actively using substances to minimize risk of health and safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The group recently met with SVSD to start the process of educating students of all ages.\u00a0 They are participating in a Town clean-up event next Wednesday and National Testing Day is coming up on June 27th.\u00a0<\/p>\n
4.2 Delegation: North-West Regional Library re: budget
\nKathy Sterma, Judy Schneider, Sandra Yaknovich and Gloria Stesenko of the North-West Regional Library provided statistics about the usage of the Swan River and Benito Libraries and discussed Council’s proposed funding amount.\u00a0 They advised that the proposed amount will create a deficit and will affect the Swan River Library mostly. They asked that Council reconsider and increase the amount of funding for 2018.<\/p>\n
4.3 Delegation: Lawrence Hart re: Council report card
\nLawrence Hart presented his opinions about Council indemnities, staff wages, staff experience, reserve funds, taxation, water rate studies and water rates to Council.\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Correspondence<\/p>\n
6 New Business<\/p>\n
6.1 National Health & Fitness Day
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.232
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS:
\nthe Parliament of Canada wishes to increase awareness among Canadians of the significant benefits of physical activity and to encourage Canadians to increase their level of physical activity and their participation in recreational sports and fitness activities;
\nit is in Canada\u2019s interest to improve the health of all Canadians and to reduce the burden of illness on Canadian families and on the Canadian health care system;
\nmany local governments in Canada have public facilities to promote the health and fitness of their citizens;
\nthe Government of Canada wishes to encourage local governments to facilitate Canadian\u2019s participation in healthy physical activities;
\nthe Government of Canada wishes to encourage the country\u2019s local governments, non-government organizations, the private sector and all Canadians to recognize the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness Day and to mark the day with local events and initiatives celebrating and promoting the importance and use of local health, recreational, sports and fitness facilities;
\nCanada\u2019s mountains, oceans, lakes, forest, parks and wilderness also offer recreational and fitness opportunities;
\nCanadian Environment Week is observed throughout the country in early June, and walking and cycling are great ways to reduce vehicle pollution and improve physical fitness;
\ndeclaring the first Saturday in June to be National Health and Fitness Day will further encourage Canadians to participate in physical activities and contribute to their own health and well-being;
\nTHEREFORE the Town of Swan River\u00a0proclaims National Health & Fitness Day in the Town of Swan River\u00a0as the first Saturday in June.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.1.1 to rescind Resolution 12 dated February 18, 2014
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.233
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Resolution 12 dated February 18, 2014 be rescinded;
\n\u200bFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that notification that this resolution has been rescinded be given to Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation and the Manitoba Highway Traffic Board.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.2 Bocce Ball Courts sign
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.234
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Bocce Ball Committee be authorized to place a sign at the north end of the bocce ball courts in Legion Park.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.3 Offer to purchase Lot 15 Block 3 Plan 21440
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.235
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Lot 15 Block 3 Plan 21440 – 304 Hill Avenue be sold to Blair Delaurier for $2,000 plus GST;
\n\u200bFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a residential dwelling be constructed to lock up stage on this property within 2 years of the possession date.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.4 Offer to purchase Lot 5 Block 1 Plan 2717
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.236
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Lot 5 Block 1 Plan 2717 – 18 Vivian Street be sold to Jody Ribalkin for $1,000 plus GST.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.5 Offer to purchase Lot 4 Block 1 Plan 2717
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.237
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Lot 4 Block 1 Plan 2717 – 16 Vivian Street be sold to Jody Ribalkin for $1,000 plus GST.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.6 Well #4 Development – Contract Award
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.238
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River accept the Tender Bid from Ladel Construction Ltd. in the amount of $69,120.00\u00a0to perform Phase\u00a0I –\u00a0\u00a0Well #4 Development of the Well site upgrade.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.7 SVAPL request
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.239
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Animal Protection League be authorized to install an outdoor bulletin board on the Centennial Arena grounds next to the Garage Sale bulletin board.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7 Unfinished Business<\/p>\n
7.1 Swan Valley Youth Baseball – request to build a batting cage
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.240
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS Swan Valley Youth Baseball has requested to build a batting cage at Orville Minish Field;
\nAND WHEREAS the Recreation Committee has reviewed the information and drawing that were submitted;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Swan Valley Youth Baseball be authorized to proceed with construction provided all required permits are in place and all capital costs are covered by their Club;
\n\u200bFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River will provide the labour as requested from the Public Works and Recreation Departments subject to availability of staff.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8 Reports
\n8.1 Superintendent of Works Report
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.241
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.2 Handivan Report for April 2018
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.242
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Handivan report for April 2018 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.3 By-Law Enforcement Officer March and April 2018 report
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.243
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the By-Law Enforcement Officer report for March and April 2018 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.4 May 7th, 2018 Recreation Committee minutes
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.244
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the May 7th, 2018 Recreation Committee meeting minutes be received.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.5 Management Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n
8.6 Council Member and CAO reports<\/p>\n
9 By-Laws<\/p>\n
9.1 By-Law No. 8\/2018 – Building Bylaw – Second Reading
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.245
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 8\/2018 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to regulate building within the Town be amended and\u00a0read a\u00a0second time.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.2 By-Law No. 8\/2018 – Building Bylaw – Third Reading
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.245
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 8\/2018 being a By-law of the Town of Swan River to regulate building within the Town be read a\u00a0third time and be passed.
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – absent
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.3 By-Law No. 5\/2018 to set rates for taxation for 2018 – 2nd reading
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.247
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 5\/2018 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to set rates for taxation for the year 2018 as amended be read a second time.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.4 By-Law No. 5\/2018 to set rates for taxation for 2018 – 3rd reading
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.248
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 5\/2018 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to set rates for taxation for the year 2018 be read a third time and be passed.
\nJason Delaurier
\nPhylis Friesen
\nLance Jacobson
\nGlen McKenzie
\nDavid Moriaux
\nJason Sakal
\nDuane Whyte
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10 Other resolutions<\/p>\n
10.1 To approve accounts
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.249
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n (1)\u00a0 General Accounts from Cheque No. 22379 to No. 22482 for a total of $240,656.60.
\n\u00a0(2)\u00a0 Payroll Account from Cheque No. 4217 to No. 4224 for a total of $107,996.43.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.2 to authorize attendance at AMM Parkland June District meeting
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.250
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Mayor, Council member and the CAO be authorized to attend the AMM Parkland June District meeting being held in Swan River on Friday, June 8th, 2018.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.3 to authorize attendance at G5 meeting
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.251
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Mayor, Council and the CAO be authorized to attend the G5 meeting being held in Minitonas, MB on June 4th, 2018.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.4 to receive the North-West Regional Library 2017 audited financial statements
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.252
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the North-West Regional Library 2017 Audited Financial Statements be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.5 to approve leave of absence
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.253
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that a leave of absence be approved as requested in the letter attached as Schedule “A”.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.6 Ferric Sulphate application- Motor Replacement
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.254
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works purchase a replacement motor for the application of Ferric Sulphate in the Lagoon from Watertown Inc in the amount of $8,018.00.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
11 In Camera
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.255
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\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
12 Out of Camera
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.256
\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
13 Adjournment
\nResolution No:\u00a02018.257
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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