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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Wintoniw, Delaurier, Whyte, Friesen, Moriaux, and Gray present.
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\n1. \tCall meeting to order <\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.531
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nResolved that the agenda for the regular meeting of council dated December 18, 2018 be adopted as amended.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.532
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nResolved That the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4th, 2018 be adopted as circulated.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings <\/p>\n
4.1\tJeremy Bergen Video services <\/p>\n
4.2\tPublic Hearing Opening <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.533
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nResolved that a Public Hearing for application 5-2018 be now called to order at _7:36__p.m.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
4.3\tPublic Hearing Closing <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.534
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nResolved that the Public Hearing for Variation Application 5-2018 be adjourned at _7:49_p.m.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
5. \tReception of Petitions <\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications <\/p>\n
6.1\tAg Society Liability insurance coverage <\/p>\n
7. \tReports of Committees <\/p>\n
7.1\tProtective Services Report <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.535
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nResolved the protective services report be recieved
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
7.2\tOther Reports <\/p>\n
7.2.1\tHandivan report for November <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.536
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Handivan report for November 2018 be received.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
7.2.2\tSuperintendent of Works Report <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.537
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nResolved the Superintendent of Works report be recieved.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
7.2.3\tFire Chief report <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.538
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nResolved That the Fire Chief report be received.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
7.2.4\tSwan Valley employment project report <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.539
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nResolved the Swan Valley Employment and Training Project Report be recieved.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
7.3\tManagement meeting minutes <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.540
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Management Minutes be received.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
7.4\tCouncil and CAO Reports <\/p>\n
8. \tUnfinished Business <\/p>\n
9. \tNew Business <\/p>\n
9.1\tVariation Order Application No. 5\/2018 decision <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.541
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Variation Order Application No. 5\/2018 by Buddy Hlady to allow a shed 1′-7″ from property line instead of the 4′-0″ minimum zoning requirement be approved
\nTabled<\/p>\n
Tabled to Jan 15th, 2019 regular council Mtg<\/p>\n
Resolution # 2018.542 was not moved to bring to table.<\/p>\n
9.2\tArena retro-fit <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.542
\nResolved the Manager of Recreation prepare a request for proposal (RFP) process for construction documents to ready for tender stage for the arena retro-fit project.<\/p>\n
9.3\tTo adopt 2019 interim operating budget <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.543
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS Section 163 of The Municipal Act provides that \u201cA Council may adopt an interim operating budget to have effect only until the Council adopts the operating budget for the fiscal year\u201d;
\nNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following interim operating budget be adopted for the year 2019:
\nGeneral Operating Requirements:
\nGeneral Government Services\t$375,000
\nProtective Services\t$750,000
\nTransportation Services\t$475,000
\nEnvironmental Health Services\t$500,000
\nPublic Health & Welfare Services\t$95,000
\nRegional Planning & Development\t$20,000
\nResource Conservation & Industrial Development\t$55,000
\nRecreation & Cultural Services\t$750,000
\nFiscal Services\t$250,000
\nWater & Sewer Services\t$750,000
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9.4\tAppointment of Municipal Advisor <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.544
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nResolved that the municipal advisor’s agreement be approved as per attached schedule A
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
9.5\tNon-union wage adjustment <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.545
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nResolved that the non-union employees wages be adjusted as per negotiated agreement
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
9.6\tAppointment of member to Prov Mun Justice Advisory Committee <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.546
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nWhereas the Association of Manitoba Municipalities has provided council with an opportunity to have a member of the Town of Swan River sit on the Manitoba Provincial Municipal Justice Advisory Committee;
\nAnd Whereas this appointment would be a great opportunity for the Town of Swan River to be represented on this Provincial committee and provide input from the community on policing and public* safety issues;
\nAnd Wheres the municipal appointee may participate in this committee by teleconference;
\nTherefore Be It Resolved That council appoint _Councillor Moriaux_to this council;
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
9.7\tVet Clinic Agreement <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.547
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nResolved the CAO sign the pending agreement between the Town of Swan River and the Swan Valley Veterinary Clinic in regard to the handling of stray animals.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
9.8\tFedration of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)- membership <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.548
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nWhereas FCM is a strong advocate for municipalities on a federal level, including gains like the federal gas tax fund and GST rebate, and
\nWhereas FCM provides municipalities with resources and programs such as grant availability, assistance with asset management plans, and rollout of canabis legislation, etc, therefore be it
\nRESOLVED the Town of Swan River join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for 2019-2020.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
9.9\tGarbage Truck RFQ <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.549
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works be authorized to prepare Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents for a replacement garbage truck.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
9.10\tRM of Livingston, Sask Fire services agreement <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.550
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nResolved that the Town of Swan River provide the RM of Livingstone, Sask with the required 6-month notice to cancel said fire services agreement.
\nTabled<\/p>\n
Tabled to Jan 2nd 2019 council meeting<\/p>\n
10. \tBy-Laws <\/p>\n
10.1\tSecond reading to organizational by-law <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.551
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nResolved that By-law No. 9-2018 (Organizational By-law) be read a second time.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
10.2\tSecond reading to procedure by-law <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.552
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nResolved that By-law No. 10-2018 (procedure by-law) be read a second time.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
10.3\tFirst reading to by-law 11-2018 indemnity by-law <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.553
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nResolved that By-law No. 11-2018 (council indemnity) be read a first time.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11. \tOther Resolutions <\/p>\n
11.1\tTo approve accounts <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.554
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw <\/p>\n
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Accounts from Cheque No. 23548 to No. 23646 for a total of $235,672.79.
\n3. Payroll Accounts from Cheque No. 4357 to No. 4362 for a total of $103,470.50.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11.2\tTo transfer from Employee Benefits Reserve <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.555
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS the Financial Plan for the Year 2018 included a withdrawal from the Employee Benefits Reserve in the amount of $44,318.00;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the lesser of $44,318.00, or the total expense resulting from the increase in the estimated pre-retirement bonus entitlement liability from December 31, 2017 to December 31, 2018, be transferred from the Employee Benefits Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11.3\tTo transfer from Federal Gas Tax Reserve <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.556
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS the Capital Budget for the Year 2018 included $40,000.00 for Sidewalks to be Borne by Federal Gas Tax Reserve, and such sidewalks have been installed at a cost of $12,646.33;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $12,646.33 be transferred from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11.4\tTo transfer from Water and Sewer Reserve <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.557
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS the Capital Budget for the Year 2018 included $352,000.00 for \u201cWater plant distribution pump\u201d to be Borne by Water and Sewer Reserve;
\nAND WHEREAS costs recorded to date for the project in the 2018 fiscal year total $246,208.48;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the lesser of $352,000.00, or the final total cost of the project incurred in the 2018 fiscal year, be transferred from the Water and Sewer Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11.5\tTo transfer to Water and Sewer Reserve <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.558
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS the 2018 Financial Plan for the Utility Operating Fund included $498,030.00 Transfer to Utility Reserve;
\nBE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the lesser of $498,030.00, or the Utility Operating Fund Net Operating Surplus for the 2018 fiscal year, be transferred from the Utility Operating Fund to the Water and Sewer Reserve Fund.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11.6\tTo approve assessment alterations <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.559
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the assessment alterations amendments, as listed by Manitoba Municipal Relations Assessment Services dated September 24th, 2018, be made to the 2018 Property Tax Roll under the authority of Sections 300(6) and 326 of the Manitoba Municipal Act.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11.7\tTo adopt the October 2018 financial statements <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.560
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended October 31st, 2018 be adopted as received.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11.8\tFire Prevention & Emergency Services By-Law first reading <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.561
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nResolved By-Law 12.2018, a bylaw to repeal ByLaw 15.2016 and enact a by law to establish and operate an emergency fire fighting service, for fire prevention, for the related regulation of fire and other hazards, and for the adoption of the fire code be read a first time.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion <\/p>\n
13. \tIn Camera <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.562
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public to discuss the following matters:
\n-Recreation legal matter
\n-Employee update for council(clerk)
\n– CAO update
\n– Personnel issue
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
14. \tAdjournment <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2018.563
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the regular meeting of December 18, 2018 be adjourned.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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