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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, and Councillors Delaurier, Friesen, Bobick, Moriaux, and Whyte in person. <\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nCAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Recreation B. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, U. Waldner<\/p>\n
Public Hearing Attendees:<\/p>\n
Delegation Attendees:<\/p>\n
Media: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times <\/p>\n
1. \tCall meeting to order<\/p>\n
Mayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1031
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the September 7th, 2021 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1032
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the August 3rd regular meeting, and the August 18th special meeting, be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
6.1\tRCMP Apr-Jun quarter invoice package<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1033
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the RCMP April to June 2021 invoice package dated August 19, 2021 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports of Committees<\/p>\n
7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1034
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tOther Reports<\/p>\n
7.2.1\tProtective Service Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1035
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the July and August protective service reports be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2.2\tHandivan Report for July 2021<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1036
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the July 2021 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3\tCouncil and CAO Reports<\/p>\n
8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tSVSD letter to Mayor- Bill 64<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1037
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS School Boards are an important part of Canada’s political landscape and have helped build a universally accessible, publicly funded education system that is among the best in the world;
\nAND WHEREAS School Boards offer communities the opportunity to engage directly with local representatives and to participate in setting a vision for education. Communities can advocate for their educational values and can hold the representatives directly accountable for student achievement and a focus on equitable access to education;
\nAND WHEREAS School Boards reflect the values of the local community through essential programming, services and supports offered to the population they serve. Their operations are transparent and through community involvement and open dialogue they can build the trust that is necessary for good governance;
\nAND WHEREAS the Province of Manitoba’s proposed Bill 64 will eliminate School Boards and the critical role they play in local voices making local choices and our communities’ democratic participation in public education;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Town of Swan River oppose the province of Manitoba’s plans, within Bill 64 – The Education Modernization Act, to remove local democratic accountability from public education;
\nAND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it urges the Province of Manitoba to table or withdraw Bill 64, so that its legislation will maintain the right of the community to democratically elect its Local School Boards.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tTo receive Swan Valley RISE 2020 audited financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1038
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tCN – Support of Rail Safety Week- Sept 20th-26th, 2021<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1039
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWhereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 20 to 26, 2021;
\nWhereas it is in the public\u2019s interest to raise citizens\u2019 awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens;
\nWhereas Operation Lifesaver is a public\/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise railsafety awareness;
\nWhereas CN has requested the Town of Swan River Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities;
\nTherfore be it RESOLVED the Town of Swan River support national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 20 to 26, 2021.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.4\tMotor Grader Purchase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1040
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that The Town of Swan River purchase a Johne Deere 770 GP from Brandt for $279,340 plus applicable taxes.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.5\tAmendment to MWSB Environmental Impact Assessment Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1041
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that The Town of Swan River sign Amendment 1 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Agreement with the MWSB.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1042
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 27902 to No. 28028 totaling $2,272,385.59 as listed on Schedule A.
\n (Cheques No. 27921, 27923 and 27924 voided returned by Canada Post moved address unknown.)
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4918 to No. 4926 totaling $102,163.70 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4927 to No. 4934 totaling $87,591.94 as listed on Schedule C.
\n4. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4935 to No. 4943 totaling $103,516.67 as listed on Schedule D.
\n5. Direct Deposit in the amount of $9,615.82 as per Schedule E.
\n6. Direct Deposits totaling $575.00 as listed on Schedule F.
\n7. Direct Deposit in the amount of $228,987.28 as per Schedule G.
\n8. Direct Deposit in the amount of $5,896.26 as per Schedule H.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tTo adopt the July 2021 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1043
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Seven Months Ending July 31st, 2021 be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo appoint signing officers for SV Employment & Training
\nResolution No: 2021-1044
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the signing officers for Swan Valley Employment and Training Project’s two chequing accounts at Swan Valley Credit Union be Derek Poole and Terence Gnida;
\nFURTHER RESOLVED that Kim Kuruliak be removed as a signing officer for both accounts;
\nAND FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plan 24 account, and the account previously used for short term training and incidental costs for clients, be closed and their balances transferred to Swan Valley Employment and Training Project’s primary chequing account.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4\tTo approve assessment alterations<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1045
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS Section 326 of The Municipal Act provides that a municipality may impose supplementary taxes, and Subsections 300(6) and 300(6.1) provide that a municipality may cancel or reduce taxes, upon receipt of assessment alterations from Manitoba Assessment Services;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment alterations made by Manitoba Assessment Services on August 4th, 10th, 16th, 19th and 27th, 2021 be made to the 2021 Property and Business Tax Rolls, with the resulting increases totalling $5,337.89 and the resulting reductions totaling $8,162.87.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.5\tTo add unpaid accounts to taxes
\nResolution No: 2021-1046
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\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 on the attached Schedule “A” totaling $17,729.96;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT each of the unpaid amounts listed on Schedule “A” 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 each 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 October 1st, 2021.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
11.1\tFirst Reading – By-Law 11\/2021, being a By-Law governing council indemnities<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1047
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 11\/2021, being a By-Law governing Council Indemnities, be received and read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.2\tFirst Reading By-Law 12\/2021, being a By-Law to repeal By-Law 25\/2017<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1048
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nWHEREAS the Province of Manitoba has passed Bill #4, which repealed the Shops Regulation Act and the Retail Business Holiday Closing Act, except for Remembrance Day hours between 9:00am and 1:00pm;
\nAND WHEREAS BIll #4 amends The Municipal Act to allow Municipalities to apply their own restrictions through By-Law;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Town of Swan River By-Law 12\/2021, being a by-law to repeal By-Law 25\/2017, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.3\tFirst reading of By-Law 13\/2021 amending 3\/2020 Main Street water & sewer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1049
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 13\/2021 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 3\/2020, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for rehabilitation of the water mains, water and sewer services, road structure and drainage, and the provisions for temporary water services, including all ancillary works thereof, on Main Street from Provincial Trunk Highway No. 83 to the CN Rail Crossing, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.4\tFirst reading of By-Law 14\/2021 amending 9\/2020 Wellness Centre repairs<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1050
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 14\/2021 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 9\/2020, which provided for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the repair and renovation of the Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre Whirlpool, HVAC and Building Envelope, including gathering, planning, designing and all other related requirements, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1051
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\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.
\nLegal item
\nPurchased Services
\nCemetery
\nRISE
\nCarried<\/p>\n
13.1\tLegal Update<\/p>\n
14. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1052
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
15. \tItems Arising out of Camera<\/p>\n
16. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1053
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:48pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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