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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Bobick, and Whyte. <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Wintoniw and Councillors Delaurier, Moriaux, Bobick, and Whyte. <\/p>\n
\u200bAbsent with Permission – Friesen<\/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
Delegation Attendees: Brian J. Meronek, Q.C.(DD West LLP)<\/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.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0405
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the September 20, 2022 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0406
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the September 6, 2022 regular council meeting be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1\tOpen Public Hearing – Variance 1\/2022 – 222 8th Ave N – Fahrenschon<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0407
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Jason Delaurier
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting be closed and the public hearing on Variance Order 1.2022 be opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.2\tClose Public Hearing – Variance 1\/2022<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0408
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the public hearing be adjourned and the regular meeting be re-opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.3\tBrian J. Meronek, Q.C. (DD West LLP)<\/p>\n
5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
6.1\tCelebrate National Forest Week<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0409
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River greatly appreciates the recreational and industrial resources provided by Duck Mountain Provincial Park and the Porcupine Mountain Provincial Forest;
\nAND WHEREAS the Province of Manitoba wants to encourage greater public awareness of Canada’s forests;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that September 18-24, 2022 be declared National Forest Week in the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports of Committees<\/p>\n
7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0410
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tHandivan Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0411
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the August 2022 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\tVariance 1.2022 – 222 8th Ave N – Fahrenschon<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0412
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that Variance Order 1.2022 for 222 8th Ave N (Lot 6 Plan 3208) be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tAmyloidosis Awareness Month<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0413
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones;
\nAND WHEREAS Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occur when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body that, left untreated, can result in organ failure and can be fatal;
\nAND WHEREAS Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions and the disease can be challenging to diagnose;
\nAND WHEREAS Amyloidosis often affects people in middle age and older adults, but younger people have been diagnosed with this disease as well;
\nAND WHEREAS some of the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis can include shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, swelling in the ankles and legs, numbness in the hands and feet, foamy urine, carpal tunnel syndrome, bruising around the eyes, and an enlarged tongue;
\nAND WHEREAS early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes for both patients and their families;
\nAND WHEREAS raising awareness about all the amyloidosis diseases, including hereditary and non-hereditary forms of the disease, can contribute to the building of healthier communities across Canada;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town hereby recognize March 2023 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month within the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tGrant Application – acknowledgment of ownership of Centennial Arena Project<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0414
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River acknowledge our committment as owners of the Swan River Centenial Arena Retrofit Project.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.4\tDay of Mourning<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0415
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth the Second, the Town of Swan River observe September 19th, 2022 alone, as a day of mourning.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0416
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 29378 to No. 29436 totaling $137,811.96 as listed on Schedule A.
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5170 to No. 5175 totaling $10,328.21 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Direct Deposits totaling $123,785.77 as listed on Schedule C.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tTo adopt the August 2022 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0417
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Financial Statements for the Eight Months Ending August 31st, 2022 be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo transfer from reserve and surplus for tractor<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0418
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nWHEREAS the 2022 Capital Budget included $50,000.00 for Tractor cab, mower and blade, which has been purchased at a cost, including advertising for tender and excluding GST, of $54,203.32;
\nAND WHEREAS the 2022 Financial Plan included $510,000.00 Transfer from Accumulated Surplus of which $50,000.00 was to be used for this purchase;
\nBUT WHEREAS $25,000.00 was contributed to the Recreation Facilities Reserve for Major Repairs in the 2021 fiscal year to be used for this purchase;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $25,000.00 be transferred from the Recreation Facilities Reserve for Major Repairs, and $29,203.32 be transferred from Accumulated Surplus, both to the General Operating Fund.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4\tTo add unpaid accounts to taxes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0419
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\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 $6,085.10;
\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, 2022.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
11.1\tSecond Reading – By-Law 20\/2022 – Business Bylaw Amendment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0420
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Johnny Wintoniw
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 20\/2022, being a by-law to amend the Business License Bylaw, be read a Second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.2\tThird Reading – By-Law 20\/2022 – Business Bylaw Amendment<\/p>\n
Moved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 20\/2022, being a by-law to amend the Business License Bylaw, be read a Third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nJason Delaurier – yes
\nPhylis Friesen – absent
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nJohnny Wintoniw – yes
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.3\tFirst Reading – By-Law 21\/2022 – Animal Control Bylaw<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0421
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 21\/2022, being a by-law to consolidate and amend our animal control bylaws, be read a First time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0422
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\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 – RRWC – DD West
\nPurchased Services
\nLibrary
\nProvincial Order in Council Update
\nCarried<\/p>\n
14. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0423
\nMoved By: Johnny Wintoniw
\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
15. \tItems Arising out of Camera<\/p>\n
16. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022-0424
\nMoved By: Jason Delaurier
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:35pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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