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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 at\u00a07:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with\u00a0Mayor\u00a0McKenzie presiding and Councillors Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, Delaurier and Sakal present.\u00a0 Councillor Jacobson was absent with permission.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1 Call to order<\/p>\n
2 Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.325
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the July 3rd, 2018 regular meeting of Council be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
3 Adoption of Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.326
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the minutes of the June 19th, 2018 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4 Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1 Delegation: RCMP – Sgt. Hensen and Cpl. Hannah
\nSgt. Hensen and Cpl. Hannah introduced a new member, Cst. Klayton Kohalmi. \u00a0 Klayton has been been stationed in Swan River for 4 months now.\u00a0 Cpl. Hannah gave council an overview of the April, May and June Reports.\u00a0 Sgt. Hensen spoke about the new reports that were also provided.\u00a0 They asked that the public provide the RCMP with any information they may obtain about drugs and drug use in Swan River to assist the RCMP in dealing with this issue.\u00a0 They also asked that the public provide information about loud mufflers; the license plate, make and model of the vehicle and number of times it is has been seen and heard. Community members who are willing to make a witness statement would be of great assistance.\u00a0 The upcoming Cannabis legalization was also discussed.\u00a0 The RCMP is still receiving information.\u00a0 There will be training to be done and new policies in place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.327
\nMoved By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the RCMP reports for April, May and June 2018 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4.2 Delegation: Troy Turton
\nMr. Turton spoke about By-Law No. 2\/2018, the Local Improvement project in his area of town.\u00a0 He asked some questions and advised that he had objected to this by-law to the Municipal Board.\u00a0<\/p>\n
5 Correspondence<\/p>\n
6 New Business<\/p>\n
6.1 Environmental Health<\/p>\n
6.2 Arena RFP<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.328
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that WSP be hired to complete the building condition assessment of the Swan River Centennial Arena in the amount of $20,400 plus applicable taxes.
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – no
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.3 CN Rail Safety Week<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.329
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS Public – Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada and the United States from September 23 to 29, 2018;
\n\u200bWHEREAS it is in the public’s interest to raise citizen’s awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens;
\n\u200bWHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public\/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, governments, police services, the media and other agencies and the public to raise rail safety awareness;
\n\u200bWHEREAS CN has requested Town Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality;
\n\u200bTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that September 23 to 29, 2018 be declared national Public – Rail Safety Week in the Town of Swan River.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7 Reports<\/p>\n
7.1 Superintendent of Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.330
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works report be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.2 SR Fire Department June 2018 Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.331
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Swan River Fire Department report for June 2018 be received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.3 Management Meeting Minutes<\/p>\n
7.4 Council Member and CAO reports<\/p>\n
8 Other resolutions<\/p>\n
8.1 To approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.332
\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. 22639 to No. 22709 for a total of $113,032.93.
\n2. Payroll Accounts from Cheque No. 4243 to No. 4253 for a total of $116,835.76.
\n3. Payroll Accounts from Cheque No. 4254 to No. 4261 for a total of $111,050.51.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.2 To transfer from Fire Truck Replacement Reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.333
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nWHEREAS the 2018 Capital Budget included $13,500.00 for Fire Fighter Protective Equipment to be Borne by the Fire Truck Replacement Reserve;
\nAND WHEREAS such equipment has been purchased by three invoices in the amounts of $11,937.32 less $528.20 GST, $1,469.00 less $65.00 GST and $1,469.00 less $65.00 GST, for a total cost of $14,217.12;
\nAND WHEREAS resolution 2018.310 transferred only $11,937.32 from the Fire Truck Replacement Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund;
\nBE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the remaining budgeted balance of $1,562.68 be transferred from the Fire Truck Replacement Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.3 To transfer from utility reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.334
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nWHEREAS the 2018 Capital Budget included $150,000 for “Water supply emergency” to be borne by Water and Sewer Reserve;
\nAND WHEREAS the costs of the water supply emergency totaled $154,792;
\nBE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that $150,000 be transferred from the Water and Sewer Reserve Fund to the Utility Operating Fund.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.4 to hire part-time life guard<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.335
\nMoved By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that Caitlin Stewart be hired as a part time lifeguard effective June 27, 2018.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.5 Birchwood Cemetery Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.336
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Birchwood Cemetery Policy be amended to require black headstones mounted on black bases to be installed with pins.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.6 to approve assessment alterations<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.337
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the assessment alterations amendments as listed by Manitoba Indigenous and Municipal Relations Assessment Services dated June 19th, 2018 be made to the 2018 Property Tax Roll under the authority of Sections 300(6) and 326 of the Manitoba Municipal Act.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.7 To adopt the May 2018 Financial Statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.338
\nMoved By:\u00a0Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the five months ended May 31st, 2018 be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.8 Work Crew Truck purchase<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.339
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Town purchase a 1\/2 ton truck from Northland Ford in the amount of\u00a0$22,500.
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n
8.9 to purchase work crew truck<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.340
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Town purchase a 1\/2 ton truck from Key Chev Olds in the amount of $27,777.77.
\nJason Delaurier – no
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – no
\nJason Sakal – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
8.10 to declare the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition a significant event<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.341
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council declare the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition being held on July 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th, 2018 a “Significant Event” in the Town of Swan River.\u00a0
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9 In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No:\u00a02018.342
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\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:\u00a02018.343
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\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:\u00a02018.344
\nMoved By:\u00a0Jason Sakal
\nSeconded By:\u00a0Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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