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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding and Councillors Whyte, Friesen and Delaurier (7:50 PM) present in person and Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, and Councillors Moriaux and Gray attending via video conference. <\/p>\n
Also Present in person; Staff – Town Manager C. Croil, ACAO P. Henkelman,
\nAlso Present via video conference: PW Director D. Poole, Fin Director T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk
\nMedia – Danielle Gordon-Broome, Star and Times Editor <\/p>\n
1 Call meeting to order
\nMayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. <\/p>\n
2 Resolution No: 2020-275
\nAdoption of the Agenda
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the June 2, 2020 regular meeting of Council be approved.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
3 Resolution No: 2020-276
\nConfirmation of the minutes
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the May 19, 2020 regular Council meeting and the May 12 and 26, 2020 Committee of the Whole meetings be received and approved.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
4 Reception of Delegations and Hearings <\/p>\n
5 Reception of Petitions <\/p>\n
6 Communications <\/p>\n
6.1 Resolution No: 2020-277
\nTo receive the RCMP Municipal Reporting for Jan-Mar 2020
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the RCMP Municipal Reporting – Swan River provided for the fiscal year quarter of Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2020 be received as information,
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.2 Resolution No: 2020-278
\nTo receive the RCMP Municipal Policing Agreement invoice for Jan-Mar, 2020
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Municipal Policing Agreement Invoice from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the period January 1st to March 31st, 2020 be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.3 Resolution No: 2020-279
\nTo receive the letter from Municipal Relations dated May 12, 2020
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the letter from the Minister of Municipal Relations dated May 12, 2020 regarding 2020 Municipal Operating Grants be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.4 Resolution No: 2020-280
\nTo receive the email from Taxervice re tax sale suspension
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the email from Taxervice dated May 15, 2020, advising that the Minister of Municipal Relations has suspended all tax sale proceedings until September 21, 2020, be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.5 Resolution No: 2020-281
\nTo receive email from PKHC CPAs re key filing deadlines extended
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the email dated May 15, 2020 from PKHC Chartered Professional Accountants, forwarding an email received from Municipal Relations regarding one-month extensions of key legislated deadlines, be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
6.6 Resolution No: 2020-282
\nTo receive building permit applications
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that Building Permits 15\/20 through 33\/20 with a total estimated value of $253,960.00 be received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7 Reports of Committees <\/p>\n
7.1 Resolution No: 2020-283
\nDirector of Public Works Report
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED the Director fo Public Works report be received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7.2 Other Reports <\/p>\n
7.2.1 Resolution No: 2020-284
\nHandivan Report for April 2020
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the April 2020 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
7.3 Council and CAO Reports <\/p>\n
8 Resolution No: 2020-285
\nTo receive the Airport Commission 2020 budget
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2020 Budget be received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
8.1 Resolution No: 2020-286
\nUse of public land
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that all property owners in the Town of Swan River who own any structure(s) that are encroaching on Town owned property on or before May 2nd, 2020 must notify the Town Manager by July 7th, 2020 and sign an agreement with the Town of Swan River in order to continue encroaching on Town property with the existing structures, and further, that the agreement will include, among other provisions, a stipulation that if deemed appropriate at any time the Town of Swan River, giving 30 days notice, may order the encroaching property owner to have all encroaching structure(s) removed and that the encroaching property owner also cause the Town owned property to be restored to an acceptable state similar to the surroundings, and further, that prior to the sale of the property whose owner has structure(s) that are encroaching on Town owned property that the owner shall ensure all encroaching structures are permanently removed and that the Town owned property is restored to an acceptable state similar to the surroundings, and further, that no unauthorised encroachments to Town owned property will be permitted after May 2nd, 2020 and also that proof may be required to show that the encroaching structure(s) predates May 2nd, 2020.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
9.1 By-Laws
\nResolution No: 2020-295
\nFirst reading of By-Law 12\/2020 to create a reserve fund for the replacement of rental tables and chairs
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that Town of Swan River By-Law No. 12\/2020, being a by-law to establish a reserve fund for the replacement of rental tables and chairs, be read a first time.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10 New Business <\/p>\n
10.1 Resolution No: 2020-287
\nTo accept the 2020 Northwest Regional Library Budget
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the North-West Regional Library 2020 budget be accepted as received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10.2 Resolution No: 2020-288
\nTo receive the Airport Commission 2019 audited financial statements
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 be received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10.3 Resolution No: 2020-289
\nTo approve payment of the 2020 Airport Commission levy
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2020 levy in the amount of $29,211.00 be approved for payment in line with the current airport commission agreement.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10.4 Resolution No: 2020-290
\nTo approve payment of the 2020 North-West Regional Library levy
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the 2020 North-West Regional Library levy in the amount of $93,566.34 be approved for payment once the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2019 have been received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10.5 Resolution No: 2020-291
\nLagoon Upgrade – MB Water Services Board Request for study funding
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River request funding from the Manitoba Water Services Board for an Environmental Approvals Study for the Lagoon Upgrade Project, total project amount being $120,000.00.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10.6 Resolution No: 2020-292
\nCAO annual review
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Mayor be approved to sign an agreement with People First HR for the amount of $4,000.00 plus tax to complete a CAO annual review.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10.7 Resolution No: 2020-293
\nRequest for resolution to open a cannabis business
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River support the application by Bill Gade for the operation of a retail cannabis business at 513\/515 Main St in Swan River.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10.8 Resolution No: 2020-294
\nSwan Valley Chamber of Commerce request
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River’s 2020 Financial Plan included a $2,500.00 contribution to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce for the annual Trade Show in Thompson;
\nAND WHEREAS the Trade Show has been cancelled due to COVID-19 and the Chamber has requested that $887.50 be redirected to its project to reface the exterior of the Tourism building in Swan River;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River authorize payment of $887.50 to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce to assist with the exterior renovations of the Tourism building.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10.9 By-law enforcement of health orders <\/p>\n
10.10 Resolution No: 2020-296
\nFee Schedule Update
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the updated 2020 Fee Schedule be approved as attached and amended.
\nTABLED <\/p>\n
10.11 Resolution No: 2020-297
\n2020 Asphalt Tender
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River accept the submitted tender bid from C&B Stirling Enterprises in the amount of $203,150.00 for the Swan River Asphalt Pavement 2020 construction work.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
10.12 Resolution No: 2020-298
\nHiring of Municipal Services Workers
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River hire 2 part time or casual Municipal Services Workers.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
11 Unfinished Business <\/p>\n
11.1 Resolution No: 2020-299
\nPay the remaining portion of the 2019 Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission levy
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2019 Budget requested a municipal contribution of $33,316.00 from The Town of Swan River;
\nAND WHEREAS Town Council decided at its meeting held September 3, 2019 to contribute $27,557.00, leaving an unpaid amount of $5,759.00;
\nRESOLVED that the Town contribute the remaining portion of the 2019 municipal levy $5,759.00 to the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission.
\nJason Delaurier – no
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nDavid Gray – no
\nLance Jacobson – no
\nDavid Moriaux – no
\nDuane Whyte – no
\nJohnny Wintoniw -yes
\nDEFEATED <\/p>\n
12 Accounts <\/p>\n
12.1 Resolution No: 2020-300
\nTo approve accounts
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 26198 to No. 26233 for a total of $47,689.25
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4670 to No. 4675 for a total of $94,312.89
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
13 Notice of Motion <\/p>\n
14 Resolution No: 2020-301
\nIn Camera
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
\nCommunications from RM of Mountain Land sale-NWMC Tourism Employee hiring Employee Relations Councillor Gray left the meeting before the Land sale- NWMC at 9:44 pm.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
15 Resolution No: 2020-302
\nOut of Camera
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\neconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n
16 Resolution No: 2020-303
\nAdjournment
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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