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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Friesen, Moriaux, and Whyte in person.<\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Friesen, Moriaux, and Whyte in person.<\/p>\n
<\/br>Via video conferencing: Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, Councillor Gray<\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nStaff – In person: Acting CAO P. Henkelman
\nVia video conferencing: CFO T. Gnida, Dir. PW D. Poole<\/p>\n
Delegations:<\/p>\n
Media: Star & Times, Danielle Gordon-Broome<\/p>\n
1. Call meeting to order<\/p>\n
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n
2. Adoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-589
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the December 1, 2020 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. Confirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-590
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the November 17, 2020 regular council meeting and the November 24, 2020 committee of the whole meeting be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. Reception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
5. Reception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. Communications<\/p>\n
6.1 Letter from SLWD – excess levy funds<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-591
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the November 10, 2020 letter from Swan Lake Watershed District be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2 To receive building permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-592
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that Building Permits 99\/20 through 100\/20 with a total estimated value of $64,840 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. Reports of Committees<\/p>\n
7.1 Director of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-593
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\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 To receive the October Handivan report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-594
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the October 2020 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3 Council and CAO Reports<\/p>\n
8. New Business<\/p>\n
8.1 Hiring of CAO<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-595
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Jerry Gautreau be hired for the position of Chief Administrative Officer as per Schedule A for the Town of Swan River effective December 7, 2020.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2 Waive waiting period for health benefits<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-596
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the customary probation period for the Municipal Employees Benefit Plan (MEBP) be waived for Jerry Gautreau.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3 Night Hunting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-597
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS there has been concern regarding the safety of the public regarding the practice of night hunting.
\nAND WHEREAS there has also been population declines seen in the Moose and Elk in many areas of the province.
\nAND WHEREAS Manitoba Conservation has had a broad communications strategy, including social media posts that highlight enforcement successes with regards to reducing illegal hunting activities. The communication of current successful enforcement plays an important role in deterring future contraventions of the law.
\nTHEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that feedback be provided to Manitoba Conservation that they continue their effective their enforcement communication strategy and more importantly be encouraged to continue their enforcement of hunting laws and regulations for the safety of all Manitobans and the conservation of our big game populations for future generations of Manitoba hunters.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
Councillor Gray voted against the resolution.<\/p>\n
8.3.1 Rate-payer request for outdoor arena on public space<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-598
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the request to have an outdoor arena on the green space behind 5 Park Dr. be approved for the 2020-21 winter season conditional on all requirements of the draft Outdoor Rink on Public Reserve policy be complied with. Exception will be given for not meeting the requirement to be 25m from the property line as the arena has already been constructed.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.4 Outdoor arena on public space policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-599
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the Outdoor Rink on Public Reserve policy be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.5 Pool re-opening<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-600
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS COVID-19 has impacted the operation of our recreation facilities;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aquatic centre remain closed to the public until COVID-19 limitations are less restrictive. This date will be confirmed at a later time.
\nALSO BE IT RESOLVED that the pool be filled beginning in January to allow all systems to be checked and maintained.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.6 Waive pool rental rental for SVRSS lifeguard program<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-601
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the aquatic centre rental fees be waived for the SVRSS lifeguard credit program in 2021 due to implications of COVID-19.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.7 Aquatic Centre boiler replacement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-602
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that authorization be given for replacement of one boiler at the aquatic centre up to $60,000. The expenditure will be funded from a combination of reserve and operations contributions or capital borrowing.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.8 Pool access door<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-603
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that authorization be given for installation of an access door in the maintenance tower at the aquatic centre up to $15,000. The expenditure will be funded from a combination of reserve and operations contributions or capital borrowing.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. Unfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. Accounts<\/p>\n
10.1 To approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-604
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 26953 to No. 27011 for a total of $397,033.71
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4761 to No. 4767 for a total of $90,728.42
\n5. Direct deposit transfers totaling $700.00 for cell phone allowances.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2 To add unpaid accounts to taxes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-605
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\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 unpaid amounts listed on Schedule “A” attached be added to the corresponding property tax roll and collected in that manner under subsection 252(2) of The Act:
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT notice be sent to the property owner detailing the amounts being added to the taxes and advising that interest will accrue on said amounts in the same manner as for unpaid property taxes effective January 1st, 2021.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3 To transfer to reserves as budgeted in 2020 Financial Plan<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-606
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the following contributions budgeted in the 2020 Financial Plan be made from the General Operating Fund to the following funds:
\n1. Equipment Replacement Reserve $160,000.00;
\n2. Fire Truck Replacement Reserve $15,000.00;
\n3. Employee Benefits Reserve $5,000.00;
\n4. Reserve for Rental Tables and Chairs $2,000.00;
\n5. Recreation Facilities Reserve for Major Repairs $10,000.00; and
\n6. Handi Transit Van Operating Fund $25,840.00.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4 To transfer to Handi Transit Van replacement reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-607
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that the $500.00 contribution included in the 2020 Swan River Handi Transit Van operating budget be made to the Handi Transit Van Vehicle Replacement Reserve.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.5 To transfer from Federal Gas Tax Reserve for sidewalks<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-608
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS the Capital Budget for the Year 2020 included $20,000.00 for Sidewalks to be Borne by Federal Gas Tax Reserve, and such sidewalks have been installed at a cost of $21,445.03;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $20,000.00 be transferred from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.6 To transfer General Operating Fund surplus to recover 2018 deficit<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-609
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River incurred a General Fund operating deficit of $220,824.74 for the year 2018;
\nAND WHEREAS a balance of $42,808.13 of that deficit remains to be recovered;
\nRESOLVED that $42,808.13 be transferred from the General Operating Fund to Accumulated Surplus to recover the remaining balance of 2018 deficit.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.7 To transfer to Water and Sewer Reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-610
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS the 2020 Financial Plan for the Utility Operating Fund included $271,561.00 Transfer to Utility Reserve;
\nBE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the lesser of $271,561.00, or the Utility Operating Fund Net Operating Surplus for the 2020 fiscal year, be transferred from the Utility Operating Fund to the Water and Sewer Reserve Fund.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.8 To approve assessment alteration<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-611
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS Subsections 300(6.1) provides that a municipality may cancel or reduce taxes, upon receipt of assessment alterations from Manitoba Assessment Services;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment alteration done by Manitoba Assessment Services on November 16, 2020 be made to the 2020 Property Tax Roll, resulting in a reduction of $123.00.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.9 To approve contribution to doctor recruitment fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-612
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the annual contribution to the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Inc. for the Doctor Retention & Recruitment Fund of $16.00 per capita in the amount of $64,224.00 be approved for payment.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. By-Laws<\/p>\n
11.1 1st reading By-law 20.2020<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-613
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Gray
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 20.2020 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to regulate the proceedings and conduct of the council and the committees thereof be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12. Notice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-614
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\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.
\n– Negotiations
\n– Donation
\n– Round a bout
\n– Hospitality Tax
\nCarried<\/p>\n
14. Out of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-615
\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. Adjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020-616
\nMoved By: David Gray
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:31 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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