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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, and Whyte. <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Friesen, Bobick, 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
Absent:
\nDeputy Mayor Wintoniw <\/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: 2022-0322
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the July 5, 2022 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0323
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the June 21, 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\tNorth-West Regional Library 2021 Financial Statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0324
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the North-West Regional Library audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2\tNorth-West Regional Library 2021 Annual Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0325
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the Northwest Regional Library Annual Report for 2021 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.3\tTo receive building permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0326
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that Building Permits 27\/22 through 30\/22 with a total estimated value of $18,700.00 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.4\tTax Reassessment 2023 Impact Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0327
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Impact of Reassessment 2023 report from Manitoba Municipal Relations Assessment Services be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports of Committees<\/p>\n
7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0328
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tOther Reports<\/p>\n
7.3\tCouncil and CAO Reports<\/p>\n
8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tLot Purchase\/Lease Agreement- 845 Willow St. South<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0329
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the Chief Administrative officer accept and sign the offer of purchase for 845 Willow St. South in the amount of $40,179 plus taxes.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Chief Adminstrative Officer sign the lease agreement for the use of the storage building located at 845 Willow St South.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tAdjusted 2022 Fee Schedule – Aquatic Centre Pool Passes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0330
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED the amended 2022 fee schedule be received and approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tStray Animal Control<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0331
\nMoved By: Phylis Friesen
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 29086 to No. 29128 totaling $134,341.06 as listed on Schedule A.
\n2. Direct Deposits totaling $775.00 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Direct Deposits totaling $4,079.43 as listed on Schedule C.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tTo set reserve bid for tax sale auction<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0332
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS Section 365(2) of The Municipal Act provides that Council may in any year designate the immediately preceding year, or any earlier year, as the year for which properties, the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year, must be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and costs;
\nAND WHEREAS Section 372 of The Municipal Act provides that a municipality may set any terms or conditions for the sale of a property to be sold for taxes, and may set a reserve bid in the amount of the tax arrears and costs in respect of the property;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River place a reserve bid on each property included in the 2022 Tax Sale in the amount of tax arrears and costs owing in respect of the property.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo transfer budgeted amounts to reserves<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0333
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that the following contributions budgeted in the 2022 Financial Plan be made from the General Operating Fund to the following funds:
\n1. Equipment Replacement Reserve $170,000.00;
\n2. Fire Truck Replacement Reserve $40,000.00;
\n3. Employee Benefits Reserve $5,000.00;
\n4. Reserve for Rental Tables and Chairs $2,000.00;
\n5. Recreation Facilities Reserve for Major Repairs $40,000.00;
\n6. Reserve for Landfill Capital and Closure Costs $20,000.00;
\n7. Road Improvement Reserve $61,500.00;
\n7. Crime Prevention Reserve $50,000.00; and
\n8. Handi Transit Van Operating Fund $7,550.00.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4\tTo transfer to Handi Transit Van replacement reserve<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0334
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the $500.00 contribution included in the 2022 Swan River Handi Transit Van operating budget be made to the Handi Transit Van Vehicle Replacement Reserve.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.5\tTo approve assessment alterations<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0335
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\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 January 20 and 31, February 8 and 28, March 28, April 27, May 5, 9, 16, 24 and 30, and June 7 and 27 be made to the 2022 Property and Business Tax Rolls, with the resulting increases totaling $17,001.40 and the resulting reductions totaling $12,384.84.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0336
\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.
\nArena Project
\nTown Growth Plan
\nCarried<\/p>\n
14. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0337
\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: 2022-0338
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Phylis Friesen
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:15 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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