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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 17, 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: Staff – Town Manager C. Croll, ACAO P. Henkelman, PW Director D. Poole <\/p>\n
Media – 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: 2020-132
\nAdoption of the Agenda
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the March 17, 2020 regular meeting of Council be approved and adopted.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
3 Resolution No: 2020-133
\nConfirmation of the minutes
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the March 3rd, 2020 regular council meeting and the March 11th, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting be received and approved.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
4 Reception of Delegations and Hearings
\nDelegations have been suspended temporarily during the COVID-19 Virus outbreak. <\/p>\n
5 Reception of Petitions <\/p>\n
6 Communications <\/p>\n
6.1 Resolution No: 2020-134
\nTo receive building permit applications
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that Building Permits 5\/20 through 8\/20 with a total estimated value of $213,700.00 be received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.2 All-Net Connect <\/p>\n
7 Reports of Committees <\/p>\n
7.1 Resolution No: 2020-135
\nDirector of Public Works Report
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7.2 Other Reports <\/p>\n
7.2.1 Resolution No: 2020-136
\nHandivan Report for February 2020
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the February 2020 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7.2.2 Resolution No: 2020-137
\nProtective Services Report February 2020
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the February 2020 Protective Services Report be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7.3 Council Reports <\/p>\n
7.4 Resolution No: 2020-138
\nTown Manager Report
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the Manager Report and the Crisis Response Report for March 17th, 2020 be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8 New Business <\/p>\n
8.1 Resolution No: 2020-139
\nAppoint auditor for 2019 year
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that PKHC Chartered Professional Accountants be appointed as auditor for the Town of Swan River for the 2019 fiscal year.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8.2 Resolution No: 2020-140
\nWaste Disposal Ground Tender
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River award the waste disposal grounds tender to LC Contracting Ltd. for the regular operating hours indicated in the bid specifications for the price of: $298,000 for June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021 $304,000 for June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022 $310,000 for June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 $316,000 for June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 and $322,000 for June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 plus applicable taxes.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8.3 Resolution No: 2020-141
\nApprove Pool Project Charter
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the Pool Project Charter dated March 2020 be approved and that the project move ahead within the estimated total budget of $900,000.00
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8.3.1
\nResolution No: 2020-142
\nApprove proposal with KGs for pool HVAC design work
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the March 11, 2020 proposal from KGS Group for Mechanical Engineering Services in the amount of $54,651 (plus applicable taxes) at the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre be accepted.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8.4 Resolution No: 2020-143
\nLand Sale-Lots 33-42, 3rd Ave South
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHERAS the Town of Swan River has locally advertised for the sale of lots 33 through 42 Plan 1017, civic location 210 3rd Ave South, on its website and to interested parties inquiring on general lot sales; and
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River has had no interest or offers on the property since the demolition of the previous Town owned trailer court;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Town sell lots 33 through 42 of Plan 1017, in the amount of $2,000 as per offer received March 15, 2020 on the condition that 10 modular homes be built within 5 years of the possession date be added to the sale agreement,
\nTABLED
\nTo brought back to April 21, 2020 meeting. <\/p>\n
8.5 Resolution No: 2020-144
\nPressure Washer Unit
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED the Engineering Department purchase a hot water pressure washer unit form Valley Bearing & Auto in the amount of $6,763.94 plus applicable taxes.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
9 Unfinished Business <\/p>\n
9.1 Resolution No: 2020-145
\nStreet Name Addition – 1st St N – Richard Walker Trail
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\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 spent countless hours with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Rotary Club of Swan Valley, the Swan River 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 Avenue North and PTH 10 North have the honourary name Richard Walker Trail and all current street signs be fitted with an additional decorative street blade with that name.
\nTABLED <\/p>\n
9.2 Resolution No: 2020-146
\nTo approve Parkland Tourism 2020 membership fee
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Parkland Tourism 2020 membership fee in the amount of $1,300.00 be approved for payment.
\nDEFEATED <\/p>\n
9.3 Resolution No: 2020-147
\nApprove RISE membership 2020-2022
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nWHEREAS on January 27, 2020 a meeting was held with the Rural Municipality of Mountain, the Town of Swan River, the Municipality of Swan Valley West and the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman to discuss the future of Swan Valley RISE (Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy);
\nAND WHEREAS it was agreed that Economic Development is important to the Valley as a whole and that a three year funding commitment be made instead of year-to-year;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River fully supports the continued operation of Swan Valley RISE; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Swan River agrees to support a commitment for funding the operations of Swan Valley RISE for the 2020-2022 fiscal years, with the understanding that the annual budget for RISE will be set at
\n$100,000 (2020),
\n$130,000 (2021) and
\n$160,000 (2022) and the levy for each participating municipality be based 50% on assessment and 50% on a per capita basis. The most recent assessment and Statistics Canada population data will be used to determine each levy.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10 Accounts <\/p>\n
10.1 Resolution No: 2020-148
\n To approve accounts
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment: 1. General Account Cheques No. 25839 to No. 25925 for a total of $163,831.77 2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4631 to No. 4638 for a total of $105,964.80
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
11 By-Laws <\/p>\n
11.1 Resolution No: 2020-149
\nSecond reading of By-law 16\/2019 administrative penalty scheme for parking and general by-law
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that By-law 16\/2019, Being a By-Law to Provide for an Administrative Penalty Scheme for Parking and General By-Law Enforcement, be read a second time.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
11.2 Resolution No: 2020-150
\nSecond reading of By-Law 1\/2020 to amend By-Law 8\/2019 expenditure and borrowing for well control building
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River By-Law 1\/2020, being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 8\/2019, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the construction of a new well control building, including programming, monitoring, isolation capabilities, connections to existing wells, connection to existing raw water supply and ancillary works, be read a second time.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
11.3 Resolution No: 2020-151
\nSecond reading of By-Law 2\/2020 to amend By-Law 9\/2019 expenditure and borrowing for arena floor
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River By-Law 2\/2020, being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 9\/2019, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for construction of the Swan River Centennial Arena fusion welded floor, including installing temporary mechanical piping sand floor with new header system, removal of old header system, raising boards, levelling existing floor, installing insulation and vapour barrier and other required works therefore, be read a second time.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
11.4 Resolution No: 2020-152
\nSecond reading of By-Law 14\/2019 residential waste and recycling special service
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Bylaw 14\/2019 Special Service Residential Waste and Recycling Collection be read a second time.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
11.5 Resolution No: 2020-153
\nThird reading of By-Law 1\/2020 to amend By-Law 8\/2019 expenditure and borrowing for well control building
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River By-Law 1\/2020, being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 8\/2019, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the construction of a new well control building, including programming, monitoring, isolation capabilities, connections to existing wells, connection to existing raw water supply and ancillary works, be read a third time 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
11.6 Resolution No: 2020-154
\nThird reading of By-Law 2\/2020 to amend By-Law 9\/2019 expenditure and borrowing for arena floor
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River By-Law 2\/2020, being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 9\/2019, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for construction of the Swan River Centennial Arena fusion welded floor, including installing temporary mechanical piping sand floor with new header system, removal of old header system, raising boards, levelling existing floor, installing insulation and vapour barrier and other required works therefore, be read a third time 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: 2020-155
\nIn Camera Moved By: Johnny Wintoniw Seconded By: Phylis Friesen RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
\nEmergency Planning Recreation
\nRISE
\nMeeting with Minister of Justice
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
14 Resolution No: 2020-156
\nOut of Camera
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
15 Resolution No: 2020-157
\nAdjournment
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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