{"id":36402,"date":"2020-08-01T08:35:25","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T13:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=36402"},"modified":"2020-08-01T08:35:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T13:35:25","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-june-16-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2020\/08\/01\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-june-16-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – June 16, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Friesen, Delaurier, Moriaux, Wintoniw, Gray and Whyte in
\nattendance. <\/p>\n

Also Present: Staff – In person: Town Manager C. Croll, ACAO P. Henkelman, PW Director D. Poole
\nVia web conference meeting: Finance Director T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk
\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: 2020-309
\nAdoption of the Agenda
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the June 16, 2020 regular meeting of Council be approved.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

3 Resolution No: 2020-310
\nConfirmation of the minutes
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the June 2, 2020 regular council meeting and June 9, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting be received and approved.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

4 Reception of Delegations and Hearings <\/p>\n

4.1 CFO Gnida and PKHC CPAS re 2019 Federal Gas Tax Annual Expenditure Report <\/p>\n

4.2 Corinna Medwid – to discuss waste management (via Zoom) <\/p>\n

5 Reception of Petitions <\/p>\n

6 Communications <\/p>\n

6.1 Resolution No: 2020-311
\nTo receive building permit applications
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that Building Permits 34\/20 through 36\/20 with a total estimated value of $39,720.00 be received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

6.2 Resolution No: 2020-312
\nLetter re Federal Gas Tax accelerated payment
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the letter dated June 12, 2020 from the Deputy Minister of Municipal Relations, regarding Federal Gas Tax Fund 2020\/21 Accelerated Payment, be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

6.3 Resolution No: 2020-313
\nLetter from Port in the Storm
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the letter received from A Port in the Storm be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

7 Reports of Committees <\/p>\n

7.1 Resolution No: 2020-314
\nDirector of Public Works Report
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

7.2 Other Reports <\/p>\n

7.2.1 Resolution No: 2020-315
\nMay 2020 Protective Services Report
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Gray RESOLVED that the 2020 May 2020 Protective Services report be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

7.2.2 Resolution No: 2020-316
\nHandivan Report for May 2020
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte Seconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the May 2020 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

7.3 Council Reports <\/p>\n

7.4 Resolution No: 2020-317
\nTown Manager Report
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Town Manager report for May-June 2020 be recieved as information.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

8 New Business <\/p>\n

8.1 Resolution No: 2020-318
\nRenaming of street – 5th Ave W
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\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 5th Avenue West in Development Plan #34203 be legally re-named to Walker Trail.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

8.2 Resolution No: 2020-319
\nRenaming of street – Century Bay
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS Glen McKenzie is a resident of the Town of Swan River,
\nAND WHEREAS the Town of Swan River would like to acknowledge Glen Mckenzie for his tremendous contributions to the Town of Swan River and the Swan River Valley. Including over 30 years in municipal politics, serving seven years, from 1988 to 1995 as councillor, and 23 years, from 1995 to 2018 as Mayor. Glen has been instrumental in the development of initiatives by heading council and serving on countless committees including the G7(G5 now), doctor recruitment, multiple recreation initiatives, upgrades to utility infrastructure, Medical Recruitment Fund, and the Health Foundation to name a few.
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Century Bay in Development Plan # 34203 be legally re named to McKenzie Bay.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

8.3 Resolution No: 2020-320
\nPR #275 Drainage Project -Request for Initial support
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED the Town of Swan River be in support of a joint drainage project between the Town of Swan River, Municipality of Swan Valley West, and the Province of Manitoba. The drainage project shall start at the intersection of PR#275 and 2nd Ave NW, through the east ditch along 2nd Ave NW, ending at the Swan River.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

8.4 Resolution No: 2020-321
\nBanner Installation Request-NWMC
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED the Town of Swan River support the joint Manitoba 150 banner installation project with the Manitoba Metis Federation through the Northwest Metis Council.
\nCouncillor Gray Abstained from Voting
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

12 Unfinished Business<\/p>\n

9.1 Resolution No: To approve fee schedule 2020-322
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the amended 2020 fee schedule be approved.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

10 Accounts
\nResolution No: 10.1 To approve 2019 Federal Gas Tax Funding Annual Expenditure Report 2020-323
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the draft audited Federal Gas Tax Funding Annual Expenditure Report for the Year Ended December 31st, 2019 be approved.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

10.2 Resolution No: 2020-324 To approve accounts
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 26234 to No. 26263 for a total of $98,562.39
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4676 to No. 4682 for a total of $96,438.48
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

10.3 Resolution No: 2020-325
\nTo adopt the May 2020 financial statements
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Five Months Ending May 31st, 2020 be adopted as received.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

10.3.1 Resolution No: 2020-326
\nTo add unpaid accounts to taxes
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River used municipal equipment, materials and labour to carry out private works on private property under The Municipal Act clause 250(2)(e), and set the fees and charges for the works under clause 252(1)(a) of The Act;
\nAND WHEREAS sufficient time has been allowed for payment of such outstanding amounts as listed below;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT each of the following unpaid amounts be added to the corresponding property tax roll and collected in that manner under subsection 252(2) of The Act: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Account \n<\/td>\nDate\n<\/td>\nAmount\n<\/td>\nService\n<\/td>\nCharges\n<\/td>\nTotal\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inv #15603\n<\/td>\nJul24,2019\n<\/td>\n$470.03\n<\/td>\nReplace water meter\n<\/td>\n$58.80\n<\/td>\n$528.83\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12700000.01\n<\/td>\nSep30,2018\n<\/td>\n$61.71\n<\/td>\nUtility\n<\/td>\n$3.08\n<\/td>\n$64.79\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12700000.01<\/td>\nDec31,2018\n<\/td>\n$61.71\n<\/td>\nUtility\n<\/td>\n$1.54\n<\/td>\n$63.25\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12700000.01<\/td>\nJul09,2019\n<\/td>\n$9.18\n<\/td>\nUtility\n<\/td>\n\n<\/td>\n$9.18\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n<\/td>\nTotal\n<\/td>\n$602.63\n<\/td>\n\n<\/td>\n$63.42<\/td>\n$666.05\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

CARRIED <\/p>\n

11 By-Laws <\/p>\n

11.1 Resolution No: 2020-327
\nSecond reading of By-Law 12\/2020 to create a reserve fund for the replacement of rental tables and chairs
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\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 second time.
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n

11.2 Resolution No: 2020-328
\nFirst Reading of By-Law 10\/2020 Building By-Law
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 10.2020, being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to regulate building, be read a first time.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

11.3 Resolution No: 2020-329
\nFirst Reading of By-Law 13\/2020 to close a public reserve
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 13\/2020 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to close a public reserve be read a first time.
\nDeputy Mayor Wintoniw declared a conflict and left the meeting before this item was discussed or voted on.
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

12 Notice of Motion <\/p>\n

13 Resolution No: 2020-330
\nIn Camera
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
\nLegal Matter
\nEmployee relations
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n

14 Resolution No: 2020-331
\nOut of Camera
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\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: 2020-331
\nAdjournment
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn,
\nCARRIED <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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