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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Delaurier, Friesen, Bobick, and Whyte. <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Moriaux, Delaurier, Friesen, Bobick, and Whyte. <\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nCFO 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 7:00 pm.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0192
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the April 26, 2022 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0193
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the April 5th, 2022 regular council meeting be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1\tOpen public hearing for By-Law 19\/2022<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0194
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that Council open the Public Hearing for By-Law 19\/2022 being a Being a By-law to provide for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the replacement of Pumper 1 with all required equipment.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.2\tClose public hearing for By-Law 19\/2022<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0195
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nMayor Jacobson closed the Public Hearing for By-Law 19\/2022 at 7:06 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.3\tOpen public hearing for 2022 Financial Plan<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0196
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that Council open the 2022 Financial Plan Public Hearing.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.4\tClose public hearing for 2022 Financial Plan<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0197
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nMayor Jacobson closed the Public Hearing for the 2022 Financial Plan at 7:51 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
5.1\tEmail from Assistant Deputy Minister Crime Prevention Branch<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0198
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the email from the Assistant Deputy Minister Crime Prevention Branch dated April 4, 2022 concerning National Police Federation Collective Agreement Frequently Asked Questions be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5.2\tCandy Keillor – Operation Smile<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0199
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the email from the Candy Keillor of Operation Smile dated April 5, 2022 concerning proclaiming June 19th, 2022 as the Longest Day of SMILES\u00ae be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5.3\tRCMP letter re pay raise<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0200
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the letter from Royal Canadian Mounted Police dated April 14, 2022 regarding RCMP Regular Member In-Year Pay Raise Amount for the 2021-22 Q4 MPSA Invoice be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5.4\tRequest for Letter of Support from CMHA – Crystal Duchesne<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0201
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River provide a letter of support to the the Swan Valley Crisis Centre for their Women’s Resource Centre and combined shelter\/transitional housing.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5.5\tLetter from the Minister of Environment Climate and Parks and the Minister of Natural Resources<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0202
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the letter from the Minister of Environment Climate and Parks and the Minister of Natural Resources emailed April 20, 2022 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5.6\tBuilding permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0203
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that Building Permits 9\/22 and 10\/22 with a total estimated value of $5,250.00 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6. \tReports of Committees<\/p>\n
6.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0204
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2\tHandivan Report for March<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0205
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the March 2022 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.3\tCouncil and CAO Reports<\/p>\n
7. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
7.1\tHall Rental Grant – C.O.P.P.<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0206
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED the grant request to the Swan Valley Citizens on Patrol Program for covering rental fees at Veterans Community Hall – Legion Room be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tAccept SV Planning District 2022 budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0207
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District 2022 Budget be accepted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3\tRISE Board<\/p>\n
Moved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS the Municipalities of the Swan Valley have for many years attempted to join together to form a board to focus on further developing the economy of the region, with these efforts taking the form of Swan Valley Economic Development Corportation (Enterprise Center) and more recently the Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Stronger Economy (RISE);
\nAND WHEREAS many feel outcomes from these efforts could best be described as poor to moderately successful and Swan Valley RISE currently finds itself at a crossroads in terms of long term funding, staffing and local municipal support;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River supports a committee of Swan Valley residents be struck to review and report back to the four municipal councils of the Swan Valley by November 15, 2022 on the future of municipally involved, cooperative based economic development.
\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this economic development review committee operate according to the Terms of Reference attached hereto as Schedule “A”.
\nTabled<\/p>\n
7.4\tPTH 10 and PTH 83 Intersection – Town Survey Results<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0208
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the results of the town survery regarding proposed improvements to the PTH 10 and PTH 83 intersection be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.5\tLions Club – Ukrainian Support Supper<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0209
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nWHEREAS the Bowsman Lions Club has rented the Veterans Community Hall on April 30th, 2022 for the purpose of hosting a supper to support Ukraine;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rental fees for this supper be covered by a grant from the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tUkraine Resolution<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0210
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS on February 23, 2022, Russian forces launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in violation of international law, creating a crisis on a global scale the likes of which have not been seen since World War II;
\nAND WHEREAS the ongoing assault on Ukraine has forced hundreds of thousands of civilians to flee their homeland to seek refuge in other nations;
\nNOW THEREFORE, we the Council of the Town of Swan River do hereby proclaim that we stand in solidarity with our Ukrainian friends and neighbours, offer our support in whatever way we can, hold the casualties of this violence close to our hearts, and recognize the sacrifices that are being made in the name of freedom and democracy in Ukraine.
\nSlava Ukraini\/Glory be to Ukraine
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
9.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0211
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 28773 to No. 28848 totaling $179,435.95 as listed on Schedule A.
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5075 to No. 5082 totaling $88,862.22 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Direct Deposits totaling $775.00 as listed on Schedule C.
\n4. Direct Deposits totaling $52,108.06 as listed on Schedule D.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9.2\tTo adopt the March 2022 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0212
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Three Months Ending March 31st, 2022 be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9.3\tTo approve payment of the 2022 Swan Valley Planning District levy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0213
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Valley Planning District 2022 levy of $7,532.93 be approved for payment once the 2021 audited financial statements have been received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9.4\tTo add unpaid accounts receivable to taxes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0214
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\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 $2,937.02;
\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
9.5\tTo add unpaid utility accounts to taxes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0215
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED THAT the following unpaid utility accounts be added to the corresponding property tax rolls and notice be sent to each property owner detailing the amount being added to the taxes and advising that interest will accrue on said amount in the same manner as for unpaid property taxes effective May 1st, 2022:
\nUtility Account\tAmount\tTax Roll Number
\n11130000.03\t$527.75\t0207600.000
\n11490010.04\t$800.81\t0022500.000
\n22160000.00\t$8,023.37\t0026000.000
\n30890050.05\t$702.37\t0052100.000
\n32830034.01\t$993.89\t0099700.000
\n34810050.03\t$2,748.45\t0227300.000
\nTotal\t$13,796.64
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9.6\tTo approve payment of the 2022-23 Swan Lake Watershed District levy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0216
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed District 2022-23 Annual Levy for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 in the amount of $13,698.22 be approved for payment.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9.7\tTo adopt the 2022 Financial Plan<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0217
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS Section 162(1) of the Municipal Act requires that every Council must adopt a financial flan for each fiscal year in the form approved by the Minister and consisting of:
\n(a) an operating budget
\n(b) a capital budget
\n(c) an estimate of operating revenue and expenditures for the following fiscal year, and
\n(d) a five-year capital expenditure program;
\nAND WHEREAS Section 162(2) of the Municipal Act requires that, before adopting the financial plan, the Council must give public notice, and hold a hearing, in respect of the plan;
\nAND WHEREAS a public hearing has been held;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Financial Plan for 2022 Fiscal Year consisting of:
\n(a) an operating budget
\n(b) a capital budget
\n(c) an estimate of operating revenue and expenditures for the following fiscal year; and
\n(d) a five-year capital expenditure program
\nBE HEREBY APPROVED.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9.8\tTo add unpaid building permit to tax
\nResolution No: 2022-0218
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS a building was constructed in the Town of Swan River but no building permit was obtained therefor;
\nAND WHEREAS a letter has been sent providing the notification required by the Town of Swan River’s Building By-Law 2\/2021 that a total of $702.40 will be added to the current year’s municipal taxes;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $702.40 be added to property tax roll number 0000630.000 in accordance with section 4.2.6.3 of the Town of Swan River’s Building By-Law 2\/2021 and subclause 236(1)(b)(iii) of The Municipal Act.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
10.1\tSecond Reading – By-Law 12\/2022 – Procedure Bylaw Amendment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0219
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 12\/2022, being a by-law to amend the Procedures Bylaw, be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tSecond Reading of By-Law 17\/2022 to establish a crime prevention reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0220
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 17\/2022, being a By-Law to Establish a Crime Prevention Reserve Fund, be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tFirst reading of By-Law 18\/2022 setting the rate of taxes for 2022<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0221
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 18\/2022, being a By-law of The Town of Swan River setting the rate of taxes for 2022, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3.1\tThird Reading – By-Law 12\/2022 – Procedure Bylaw Amendment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0222
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 12\/2022, being a by-law to amend the Procedures Bylaw, be read a third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nJohnny Wintoniw – yes
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
10.4\tFirst reading of By-Law 19\/2022 Pumper 1 Replacement<\/p>\n
Moved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 19\/2022, being a By-Law to provide for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for the replacement of Pumper 1 with all required equipment, be read a first time.
\nTabled<\/p>\n
10.5\tThird reading of By-Law 17\/2022 to establish a crime prevention reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0223
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 17\/2022, being a By-Law to Establish a Crime Prevention Reserve Fund, be read a third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick- yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nJohnny Wintoniw – yes
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
12. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0224
\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.
\nHandi Transit Van
\nBuilding permit added to taxes
\nPersonnel matters
\nCarried<\/p>\n
13. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0225
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
14. \tItems Arising out of Camera<\/p>\n
15. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0226
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 10:02 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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