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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, and Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Bobick, and Whyte in person. <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw, and Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Bobick, and Whyte in person. <\/p>\n
Councillor Friesen was absent with notice.<\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nCAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk, Dir. of Works D. Harvey, Dir. of Recreation B. Fedorchuk<\/p>\n
Public Hearing Attendees:<\/p>\n
Delegation Attendees: Tyson Boychuk<\/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 8:00.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1124
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the November 16, 2021 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1125
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the November 2, 2021 regular council meeting be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearing<\/p>\n
4.1\tIn Camera – Delegation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1126
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public. Item to be discussed:
\nDelegation- Handi-Van Service
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.2\tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1127
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\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
5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
6.1\tLetter from Association for Community Living<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1128
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the letter dated November 2, 2021 from Swan River Association for Community Living be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2\tNorthwest Regional Library Annual Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1129
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Northwest Regional Library Annual Report for 2020 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports of Committees<\/p>\n
7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1130
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tProtective Services Report – October<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1131
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED the September Protective Services Report be recieved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3\tOther Reports<\/p>\n
7.3.1\tHandivan Report for October 2021<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1132
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the October 2021 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.4\tCouncil and CAO Reports<\/p>\n
8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tSwan Valley Communities that Care – Legion Hall – Smaller Room – Donation Request<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1133
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED the Grant request to cover the rental fee of the legion room in the Veterans Hall for the 2021 Communities that care annual toy drive be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1134
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 28242 to No. 28299 totaling $138,047.26 as listed on Schedule A.
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 4983 to No. 4990 totaling $78,313.12 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Direct deposit in the amount of $1,994.34 as per Schedule C.
\n4. Direct deposits totaling $26,085.88 as listed on Schedule D.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tTo adopt the October 2021 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1135
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ending October 31st, 2021 be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo add unpaid accounts to taxes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1136
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\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 on the attached Schedule “A” totaling $5,082.68;
\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 December 1st, 2021.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
11.1\tFirst reading of By-Law 15\/2021 establishing a road improvement reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1137
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 15\/2021, being a by-law to establish a Road Improvement Reserve Fund, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1138
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.Items to be discussed:
\n– RISE
\n– Centennial Arena Ice Surface
\n– Library
\n– Purchase Services
\nCarried<\/p>\n
14. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1139
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\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. \tItems Arising out of Camera<\/p>\n
16. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021-1140
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:32pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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