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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. <\/p>\n
Absent with Permission: Councillor Boychuk<\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nCAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Fire Chief D. Fedorchuk<\/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: 2023-0324
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the August 1, 2023 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0325
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the July 4, 2023 regular council meeting be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1\tTerence Gnida, CFO and PKHC CPAs re 2022 draft audited consolidated financial statements<\/p>\n
5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
6.1\tEmail from Laura Tyler – Community and Building Codes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0326
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the email regarding the Province of Manitoba’s proposal for building codes from Laura Tyler be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
Deputy Mayor Moriaux: motion to reconsider this motion<\/p>\n
6.1.1\tTo receive building permit applications<\/p>\n
Moved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\nRESOLVED that Building and Demolition Permits 34\/23 through 40\/23 with a total estimated value of $2,140,831.00 be received.
\nDefeated<\/p>\n
7. \tReports<\/p>\n
7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report – Lagoon Update<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0327
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Swan River Lagoon project scope change funding agreement be signed with Water Services Board for $150,000 with the Town of Swan River funding 50% ($75,000) and the Water Services Board funding 50% ($75,000).
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tProtective Services Report – 2023 June<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0328
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the Protective Services report for June of 2023 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3\tHandivan Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0329
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED the June 2023 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\tTo receive Swan Lake Watershed District 2023 audited financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0330
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\nRESOLVED that the Swan Lake Watershed District audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended March 31st, 2023 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tTravel Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0331
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the amended Town of Swan River Travel Policy be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tAgreement Amendment – Provincial SVETP & Work Crew<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0332
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED the CAO sign the amending agreements for 3rd party service as set out in the attached amending Employment Training Project agreement schedule A, and the amending Work Crew agreement Schedule B.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.4\tTo authorize signing agreement with Canada for RCMP retroactive costs financing<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0333
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the agreement with the Government of Canada on financing arrangements for retroactive payroll costs for Royal Canadian Mounted Police members.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0334
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 30482 to No. 30584 totaling $356,708.61 as listed on Schedule A.
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5334 to No. 5336 totaling $17,896.88 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5333 and No. 5337 to No. 5341 totaling $117,958.39 as listed on Schedule C.
\n4. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5342 to No. 5345 totaling $113,354.50 as listed on Schedule D.
\n5. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $745.00 as listed on Schedule E.
\n6. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $256,009.79 as listed on Schedule F.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tTo approve the Draft 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0335
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED that the Town of Swan River’s draft Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2022 be approved and the Independent Auditor’s Report thereon be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo adopt the June 2023 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0336
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED the Financial Statements for the Six Months Ending June 30th, 2023 be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4\tTo set reserve bid for tax sale auction<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0337
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\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 2023 Tax Sale in the amount of tax arrears and costs owing in respect of the property.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.5\tTo approve assessment alterations<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0338
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\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 July 11, 2023 be made to the 2023 Property and Business Tax Rolls, with the resulting increases totaling $917.04 and the resulting reductions totaling $1,197.08.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
11.1\tSecond Reading – 07\/2023 – Indemnity Bylaw<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0339
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 07\/2023 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the payment of remuneration to members of Council be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.2\tFirst Reading 9\/2023 Grants Bylaw<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0340
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 09\/2023 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to regulate the process of giving out grants be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0341
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\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– Demolition RFQ – 5th Ave & 6th Ave
\n– Testlabs request for funding- RRWC lawsuit
\n– Legacy Committee Contribution Agreement update
\nCarried<\/p>\n
14. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0342
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\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
15.1\tDemolition of structure at 346 6th Avenue South roll # 122300.000<\/p>\n
Moved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nResolved that the owner(s) of the property noted as 346 6th Avenue South roll # 122300.000 having failed to abide by an order given by the Town of Swan River under 5\/2021 The Fire Prevention and Emergency Services Bylaw section 67, Council does approve of the demolition of the fire damaged structure and Adams Contracting Inc be awarded the contract for the demolition of the property at 346 6th Avenue South, roll # 122300.000 and that costs shall not exceed the bids price of $12000.00. On the condition that the Town of Swan River perform an asbestos inventory prior to work commencement.
\nTabled<\/p>\n
Motion to table: Jacobson, seconded: Bobick. Vote in favor 4-2<\/p>\n
15.2\tDemolition of Structure at 325 5th Avenue South roll # 90200.000<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0343
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nResolved that the owner(s) of the property noted as 325 5th Avenue South roll # 90200.00 having failed to abide by an order given by the Town of Swan River under 5\/2021 The Fire Prevention and Emergency Services Bylaw section 67, Council does approve of the demolition of the fire damaged structure and Bordian Contracting Inc be awarded the contract for the demolition of the property at 325 5th Avenue South, roll # 90200.000 and that costs shall not exceed the quoted price of $7350.00. On the condition that the Town of Swan River perform an asbestos inventory prior to work commencement.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
15.3\tTestlabs – Request for additional funding<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0344
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the CAO approve the request for additional funding from Testlabs International Ltd. in regard to material specification review for the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatics Center metallurgic study in the amount of $5,354.00
\nCarried<\/p>\n
16. \tMember Privilege<\/p>\n
17. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0345
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:40pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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