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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 4, 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 attendance. <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 4, 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 attendance. <\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nStaff – In person: Acting CAO P. Henkelman, Director PW Derek Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk<\/p>\n
Media: Star & Times, Jeremy Bergen<\/p>\n
Public re: Conditional Use Hearing 2.2020: Rick Reich<\/p>\n
1. \tCall meeting to order<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-408
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the Agenda for the August 4, 2020 regular meeting of Council be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-409
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the July 21, 2020 regular council meeting, July 28, 2020 special meeting and July 28, 2020 Committee of the Whole be received and approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1\tOpen Conditional Use 2.2020 Hearing<\/p>\n
There were 1 persons present to make representation for or against Conditional Use Application No. 2\/2020.<\/p>\n
4.2\tApprove Conditional Use 2.2020<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-410
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use No. 2.2020 to allow the existing horse boarding facility in an “AUR” Agricultural Urban Reserve Zone be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
6.1\tLetter from Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-411
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the letter from the Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastic Club be received as information.<\/p>\n
6.2\tLetter from AMM – visit request<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-412
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the letter from AMM dated July 23, 2020 be received as information and meeting date of September 2, 2020 be confirmed.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.3\tLetter from PKHC Chartered Professional Accountants<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-413
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the letter dated July 21, 2020 from PKHC Chartered Professional Accountants, providing their supplementary report for the year ended December 31, 2019, be accepted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.4\tTo receive building permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-414
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Building Permits 54\/20 through 59\/20 with a total estimated value of $354,000.00 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.5\t2019 North-West Regional Library Annual Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-415
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the 2019 North-West Regional Library Annual Report be received as information.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.6\tEmail from City of Brandon re 2020 Budget for 911 Service<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-416
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the email dated July 27, 2020 from the City of Brandon, regarding the 2020 Budget for E911 Communications, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.7\tRCMP quarterly invoice and financials<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-417
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the RCMP invoice for April to June 2020 and the 2020-2021 financials be received as information.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.8\tLetter from STARS<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-418
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the letter from STARS be received as information.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports of Committees<\/p>\n
7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-419
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tOther Reports<\/p>\n
7.3\tCouncil and CAO Reports<\/p>\n
8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tSwan Valley Business Consortium request<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-420
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River is devoted to improving the Swan River Valley and ensuring its future success.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River hereby supports the Swan Valley Business Consortium Sub Committee, (Swan Valley Community Safety Partnership) request of support and encourage the success of their venture on a conceptual basis.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tTo set tax sale auction date<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-421
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS Section 365(2) of The Municipal Act provides that Council may in any year designate the immediately preceding year, or any earlier year, as the year for which properties, the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year, must be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and costs;
\nAND WHEREAS Council resolved at its regular meeting held April 21, 2020 to place proceedings to offer properties for sale at tax auction on hold as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic;
\nAND WHEREAS the tax sale manager has advised that the suspension of tax sale auctions by the Province of Manitoba is set to expire September 21, 2020 and Council can set the date of the tax sale auction no earlier than November 16, 2020;
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the 2020 tax sale be held Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Town of Swan River council chambers.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tCancellation of Livingston fire agreeement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-422
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that notice be given to RM of Livingston to cancel the fire protection agreement effective September 30, 2020.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
Amendment moved by Councillor Moriaux and seconded by Councillor Delaurier after debate and amendment, was adopted as above. Councillor Gray voted against the resolution. Original resolution: RESOLVED that notice be given to RM of Livingston to cancel the fire protection agreement effective January 31, 2021.<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-423
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 26439 to No. 26500 for a total of $155,707.81
\n (Cheque No. 26481 voided due to incorrect amount and replaced by No. 26496.)
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4701 to No. 4706 for a total of $95,402.99
\n3. Direct Deposits totaling $750.00
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-424
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into camera and close the meeting to the public.
\nEnforcement issues
\nCarried<\/p>\n
14. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-425
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
15. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-426
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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