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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw presiding along with Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier, and Whyte. <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw presiding along with Councillors Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, Delaurier, and Whyte. <\/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: <\/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 7:30.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0151
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the ammended agenda for the April 5, 2022 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0152
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the March 15, 2022 regular council 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\tLetter from Nicole Bobick, Better Beginnings Coordinator<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0153
\nWHEREAS the Better Beginnings program is a proactive measure to support families and to assist with the development of skills and education of pre-school children;
\nAND WHEREAS the Veterans Community Hall back room is an ideal location for such programming;
\nAND WHEREAS Better Beginnings has requested a reduced rate for the next six-weeks of rentals;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a grant to the Better Beginnings group of $660.00 be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2\tLetter from Gary Wowchuk, Swan Valley School Division<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0154
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the letter from Chairman of the Board of Trustees Gary Wowchuk of Swan Valley School Division dated March 7, 2022 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.3\tUCN – Invitation to Nurse Graduate Pinning Ceremony<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0155
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the invitation from the University College of the North for a representative from the Town of Swan River to speak at the 2022 Nursing Pinning Ceremony on June 29, 2022 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.4\tEmail from Western Financial Group re AMM General Insurance Program<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0156
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the email from Western Financial Group dated March 29th, 2022 regarding AMM General Insurance Program Renewal be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.5\tEmailed letter from Minister of Canadian Heritage<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0157
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the letter from the Minister of Canadian Heritage emailed March 29th, 2022 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.6\tBuilding permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0158
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Building Permits 7\/22 through 8\/22 with a total estimated value of $285,000.00 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.7\tLetter from Municipal Relations re MDTP final grant
\nResolution No: 2022-0159
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the letter from the Minister of Municipal Relations dated March 31, 2022 regarding the Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports of Committees<\/p>\n
7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0160
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tProtective Services Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0161
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the Protective Services Reports for February and March 2022 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3\tOther Reports<\/p>\n
7.4\tCouncil and CAO Reports<\/p>\n
8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tRescheduling of Regular Meeting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0162
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED the April 19th regular scheduled council meeting be rescheduled to take place Tuesday, April 26th at 7:30pm in Council Chambers.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tTo receive SV Chamber of Commerce 2020 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0163
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tTo approve annual grant to SV Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0164
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Council authorize payment of the annual grant of $8,000.00 to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce to be used towards the Chamber\u2019s projects and operations.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.4\tFire Extinguisher Purchase – Purchase Eclipse Services<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0165
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS the Town has a vested interest in providing for safe protection of town resources and infrastructure;
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River hereby approves the purchase of necessary fire extinguishers to replace all existing extinguishers from Eclipse Fire and Safety for no more than $15,436.00 plus applicable taxes.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.5\tTown of Swan River – Accessibility Plan<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0166
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Accessibility Plan be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.6\tRequest to close 100 block of 5th Ave North- Fathers Day Car Show<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0167
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the 100 Block of 5th Ave North close on Fathers Day June 19th, 2022, between the hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM; in order to host the 2022 annual Fathers Day Car Show.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.7\tRoad name for Plan 54315<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0168
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that administration be authorized to begin the process of renaming Public Road on Plan 54315 to “Park Drive East”
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0169
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 28720 to No. 28772 totaling $199,735.08 as listed on Schedule A.
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5054 to No. 5061 totaling $94,135.74 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5062 to No. 5067 totaling $14,512.47 as listed on Schedule C.
\n4. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5068 to No. 5074 totaling $97,275.95 as listed on Schedule D.
\n5. Direct Deposits totaling $725.00 as listed on Schedule E.
\n6. Direct Deposits totaling $9,702.71 as listed on Schedule F.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tTo approve assessment alterations<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0170
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS Section 326 of The Municipal Act provides that a municipality may impose supplementary taxes, and Subsection 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 alterations provided by Manitoba Assessment Services on March 28th, 2022 be made to the Business Tax Roll, with the resulting increase amounting to $43.89 and the resulting decrease amounting to $43.89.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo adopt the January 2022 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0171
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the One Month Ending January 31st, 2022 be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4\tTo adopt the February 2022 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0172
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Two Months Ending February 28th, 2022 be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.5\tTo add unpaid accounts to taxes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0173
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\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 $1,303.90;
\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 May 1st, 2022.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
11.1\tFirst Reading – By-Law 12\/2022 – Procedure Bylaw Amendment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0174
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 12\/2022, being a by-law to amend the Procedures Bylaw, be read a First time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.2\tSecond Reading – By-Law 1\/2022 – Organization Bylaw<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0175
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 1\/2022, being a by-law to amend the Organization Bylaw, be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.3\tSecond Reading By-Law 9\/2022 Use of Municipal Resources in an Election By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0176
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 9\/2022, being a by-law to establish rules and procedures for the use of municipal resources during the 42-day period before a general election, be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.4\tSecond Reading – By-Law 11\/2022 to establish a recreation equipment reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0177
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 11\/2022, being a by-law to establish a recreation equipment replacement reserve fund, be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.5\tSecond Reading – By-Law 13\/2022 Amendment to By-Law Enforcement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0178
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 13\/2022, being amendment to the bylaw enforcement establishing a penatly for the violation of Bylaw 9\/2022, be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.6\tSecond Reading – By-Law 14\/2022 Exempt certain lands from municipal taxation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0179
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 14\/2022, being a by-law of the Town of Swan River providing for exemption of certain lands from taxation for municipal purposes, be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.7\tFirst Reading – By-Law 17\/2022 to establish a crime prevention reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0180
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 17\/2022, being a By-Law to Establish a Crime Prevention Reserve Fund, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.8\tThird Reading – By-Law 1\/2022 – Organization Bylaw<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0181
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 1\/2022, being a by-law to amend the Organization Bylaw, be read a third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nJohnny Wintoniw\t– yes
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.9\tThird Reading – By-Law 9\/2022 Use of Municipal Resources in an Election By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0182
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 9\/2022, being a by-law to establish rules and procedures for the use of municipal resources during the 42-day period before a general election, be read a third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nJohnny Wintoniw – yes
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.10\tThird Reading – By-Law 13\/2022 Amendment to By-Law Enforcement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0183
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 13\/2022, being amendment to the bylaw enforcement establishing a penatly for the violation of Bylaw 9\/2022, be read a third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nJohnny Wintoniw – yes
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.11\tThird Reading – By-Law 11\/2022 to establish a recreation equipment reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0184
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 11\/2022, being a by-law to establish a recreation equipment replacement reserve fund, be read a third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nJohnny Wintoniw – yes
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.12\tThird Reading – By-Law 14\/2022 Exempt certain lands from municipal taxation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0185
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 14\/2022, being a by-law of the Town of Swan River providing for exemption of certain lands from taxation for municipal purposes, be read a third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – absent
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nJohnny Wintoniw – yes
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0186
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\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.
\n– Federal Electoral Boundry Review
\n– Pumper 1 Replacement
\n– Cemetery Procedures
\n– Fire Extinguishers
\nCarried<\/p>\n
14. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0187
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\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: 2022-0188
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:46pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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