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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Moriaux, Wintoniw, Whyte, Gray, Friesen, and Delaurier present.
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\nAlso Present:
\nStaff – Town Manager C. Croll, ACAO P. Henkelman, PW Director D. Poole
\nMedia – Star and Times Reporter J. Bergen <\/p>\n
1 Call meeting to order
\nMayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. <\/p>\n
2 Resolution No: 2020-085
\nAdoption of the Agenda
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the February 18th, 2020 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
3 Resolution No: 2020-086
\nConfirmation of the minutes
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the February 4, 2020 regular council and the February 11, 2020 Committee of the Whole meetings be received and approved.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
4 Reception of Delegations and Hearings <\/p>\n
4.1 Livingston Sask. Delegation – Fire Protection
\nRepresentatives from Livingston, SK attend to discuss fire protection in their community. <\/p>\n
4.2 CFO and Auditor re Swan River Handi-Transit Van 2019 draft financial statements <\/p>\n
5 Reception of Petitions <\/p>\n
6 Communications <\/p>\n
6.1 Resolution No: 2020-087
\nInvite from SVSD to Strategic Planning Session
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the invitation letter from the Swan Valley School Division to their Strategic Planning Session being held on April 20, 2020 be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.2 Resolution No: 2020-088
\nSwan Valley Settlement and Immigration Services 2019 yearend report and financial statements
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the 2019 Yearend Report and Financial Statements for Swan Valley Settlement and Immigration Services Inc. be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.3 Resolution No: 2020-089
\nLetter from Association for Community Living
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the letter dated February 11, 2020 from Association for Community Living Swan River be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.4 Resolution No: 2020-090
\nInvite from AMM
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the invitation from AMM to meet with council on March 19, 2020 be accepted.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.5 Resolution No: 2020-091
\nMin. of Health Letter Jan 2020
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the letter, concerning a proposed CT Scanner, dated January 30th, 2020 from Minister Cameron Friesen be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.6 Resolution No: 2020-092
\nMin of Health Letter Feb 2020
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the letter in response to the Town of Swan River’s support of the Concerned Citizens Association of the North Parkland’s proposed supportive residential facility be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7 Reports of Committees <\/p>\n
7.1 Resolution No: 2020-093
\nDirector of Public Works Report
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7.2 Other Reports <\/p>\n
7.2.1 Resolution No: 2020-094
\nJanuary Protective Services Report
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the January 2020 Protective Services Report be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7.2.2 Resolution No: 2020-095
\nJanuary Handivan report
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the January 2020 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7.3 Council Reports <\/p>\n
7.4 Resolution No: 2020-096
\nTown Manager’s Report
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the January-February 2020 Town Manager’s Report be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8 New Business <\/p>\n
8.1 Resolution No: 2020-097
\nAppoint Municipal Noxious Weed Inspector
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that Hugh Hunt be appointed Municipal Noxious Weed Inspector for the Town of Swan River from March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8.2 Resolution No: 2020-098
\nApprove attendance at 2020 Municipal Weed Issues Seminar
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw Seconded By: Duane Whyte RESOLVED that Hugh Hunt be authorized to attend the 2020 Municipal Weed Issues Seminar being hosted by Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association in Carberry on March 18, 2020. CARRIED <\/p>\n
8.3 Resolution No: 2020-099
\nApprove 2019 Draft Handi-Transit financial statements
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED THAT the Swan River Handi-Transit Van Draft Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31,2019 be approved, and the Independent Auditor’s Report thereon be accepted as presented.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8.4
\nResolution No: 2020-100
\n2020 Flood Preparedness Program
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River support the administrations application for funding from the 2020 Flood Preparedness Program to enhance the municipalities capacity to prepare for 2020 spring flooding or future flooding.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8.5 Resolution No: 2020-101
\nTo approve Valley in the Mountains Tourism membership
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Valley in the Mountains Tourism 2020 membership in the amount of $1,500.00 be approved for payment.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8.6 Resolution No: 2020-102
\nStreet Name Addition – 1st St N – Dick Walker Trail
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS Richard (Dick) George Walker was a resident of the Town of Swan River;
\nAND WHEREAS the Town of Swan River has the opportunity to express its appreciation for the unique efforts and abilities of Dick Walker, not just as a highly respected local philanthropist, but also as a Swan Valley resident who truly exemplified what it takes to be a volunteer committed to supporting numerous initiatives, projects and events throughout the Swan River Valley; who has spent countless hours with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Rotary Club of Canada, the Swan Valley Agricultural Society, and more; all in successful efforts that have made a difference for everyone living in and visiting our valley;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that 1st Street North between 4th Ave N and PTH 10 N have the honourary name Richard Walker Trail and all current street signs be fitted with an additional decorative street blade.
\nTABLED
\nTo be brought back to March 17, 2020 meeting. <\/p>\n
8.7 Resolution No: 2020-103
\nTo contribute $500 to JA Manitoba
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River contribute $500.00 to JA Manitoba to help cover the costs of delivering programs to schools in the Town of Swan River for educating young people about business and financial literacy.
\nDEFEATED <\/p>\n
Councillor Gray excused himself from the meeting at 9:30 pm. <\/p>\n
8.8 Resolution No: 2020-104
\nManitoba Metis Fed. Youth Empowerment Conf. 2020
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River donate 5 daily passes to the Youth Empowerment Conference 2020 as the Town of Swan River’s support for this worthwhile event.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
Councillor Gray returned to meeting at 9:33 pm. <\/p>\n
8.9
\nResolution No: 2020-105
\nTo approve Parkland Tourism 2020 membership fee
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Parkland Tourism 2020 membership fee in the amount of $1,300.00 be approved for payment.
\nTABLED
\nTo be brought back to March 17, 2020 meeting. <\/p>\n
9 Unfinished Business <\/p>\n
10 Accounts <\/p>\n
10.1
\nResolution No: 2020-106
\nTo approve accounts
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 25684 to No. 25746 for a total of $126,441.30 (Cheque No. 25723 was voided.)
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4618 to No. 4624 for a total of $104,385.16
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
11 By-Laws <\/p>\n
11.1 Resolution No: 2020-107
\nThird reading of By-Law 15\/2019 to amend borrowing bylaw for 6th Ave Lift Station Upgrade
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River By-Law 15\/2019, being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 6\/2017, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds to upgrade the mechanical piping and pumping and fully replace electrical components plus installation of additional monitoring and equipment at the 6th Avenue Wastewater Pump Station located at 314 6th Avenue N., be read a third
\ntime and be passed.
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nDavid Gray – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte -yes
\nJohnny Wintoniw – yes
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
12 Notice of Motion <\/p>\n
13 Resolution No: 2020-108
\nIn Camera
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
\nCommittee Negotiations, Provincial Healthcare and Justice Negotiations, Legal Update
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
14 Resolution No: 2020-109
\nOut of Camera
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
15 Resolution No: 2020-110
\nAdjournment
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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