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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid, Powell, and Whyte. <\/p>\n
Absent with Permission: Deputy Mayor Moriaux<\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nCAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir D. Harvey, and Fire Chief 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 7:00pm.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0358
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tracy Boychuk
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the September 5, 2023 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0359
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tracy Boychuk
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the August 1, 2023 regular council meeting and August 29, 2023 Special Meeting be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1\tOpen Public Hearing – Conditional Use 2\/2023 – Parcel A, Plan 64075<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0360
\nMoved By: Tracy Boychuk
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\nRESOLVED that the public hearing on Conditional Use 2.2023 be opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.1.1\tClose Public Hearing – Conditional Use 2\/2022 – Parcel A, Plan 64075<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0361
\nMoved By: Tracy Boychuk
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\nRESOLVED that the public hearing be adjourned and the regular meeting be re-opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
6.1\tMMSM Update on Transition to Full EPR<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0362
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tracy Boychuk
\nRESOLVED that the email dated July 31, 2023 from Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba titled Update on Manitoba’s Transition to full EPR be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2\tSupplementary report from PKHC Chartered Professional Accountants<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0363
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the supplementary report dated August 1, 2022 from PKHC Chartered Professional Accountants relating to their audit of the Town of Swan River consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.3\tRCMP Apr-June quarter invoice package<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0364
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED the RCMP Municipal Policing Service Invoice package for the period of April 1, 2023 \u2013 June 30, 2023 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.4\tMinister of Sport, Culture, and Heritage – ACSC Grant Approval<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0365
\nMoved By: Tracy Boychuk
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\nRESOLVED that the correspondence from the Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage dated July 24, 2023 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.5\tMinister of Health – AMM Resolution – Fire Fighters<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0366
\nMoved By: Tracy Boychuk
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\nRESOLVED that the correspondence from the Minister of Health dated August 15, 2023 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.6\tLetter from the Chief Electoral Officer of Manitoba<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0367
\nMoved By: Tracy Boychuk
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\nRESOLVED that the correspondence from the Chief Electoral Officer of Manitoba dated August 31, 2023 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.7\tTo receive building permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0368
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that Building and Demolition Permits 41\/23 through 44\/23 with a total estimated value of $608,155.00 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports<\/p>\n
7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0369
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tProtective Services Report – 2023 July<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0370
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED that the Protective Services report for July 2023 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3\tHandivan Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0371
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tracy Boychuk
\nRESOLVED the July 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\tConditional Use 2\/2023<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0372
\nMoved By: Tracy Boychuk
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the Conditional Use Application No. 2\/2023 by Robert R. Reich to allow a planned unit development be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tProposal to Subdivide – Pt. SE 1\/4 28-36-27W<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0373
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tracy Boychuk
\nRESOLVED that the proposed subdivision of Pt. SE 1\/4 28-36-27W and numbered by Manitoba Municipal Government Community and Regional Planning Branch as File No. 4455-23-7763 be hereby approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tProclaim Rail Safety Week \u2013 Sept 18-24, 2023<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0374
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nWHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 18 to 24, 2023;
\nAND WHEREAS 232 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2022; resulting in 66 avoidable fatalities and 43 avoidable serious injuries;
\nAND WHEREAS educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways, and obeying established traffic laws) will reduce the number of avoidable fatalities and injuries cause by incidents involving trains and citizens;
\nAND WHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public\/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness;
\nAND WHEREAS CN has requested the Town of Swan River adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality;
\nBE IT HEREBY RESOLVED to support national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 18 to 24, 2023.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.4\tDemolition – 117 Crescent Drive<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0375
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tracy Boychuk
\nRESOLVED that administration initiate the process for the demolition and clean up of property located at 117 Crescent Drive – roll #206400.000
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.5\tFire Board Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0376
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River and the Municipality of Swan Valley West find it necessary to commit to, and form the Swan Valley Fire Board, which shall provide fire protection services within the Swan River Valley and neighboring areas, and
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River and the Municipality of Swan Valley West have developed an agreement between the two municipalities to create the Swan Valley Fire Board, and encourage other Valley Municipalities to join subject to the terms and conditions specified in the founding constitution,
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Town of Swan River approve and sign the Swan Valley Fire Board agreement between the Town of Swan River and the Municipality of Swan Valley West.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0377
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 30585 to No. 30715 totaling $2,352,682.10 as listed on Schedule A.
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5346 to No. 5350 totaling $126,798.66 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5351 to No. 5356 totaling $111,660.11 as listed on Schedule C.
\n4. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5357 to No. 5361 totaling $127,521.81 as listed on Schedule D.
\n5. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $745.00 as listed on Schedule E.
\n6. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $308,046.31 as listed on Schedule F.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tTo adopt the July 2023 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0378
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED the Financial Statements for the Seven Months Ending July 31st, 2023 be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo approve assessment alterations<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0379
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Corinna Medwid
\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 August 1st, 14th and 28th, 2023 be made to the 2023 Property and Business Tax Rolls, with the resulting increases totaling $12,233.46 and the resulting reductions totaling $5,002.61.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4\tTo add unpaid accounts to taxes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0380
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tracy Boychuk
\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 $4,805.46;
\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, 2023.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
12.1\tSecond Reading – Bylaw 9\/2023 Grants Bylaw<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0381
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Tracy Boychuk
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 9\/2023 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to regulate the giving out of grants be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12.2\tThird Reading – Bylaw 7\/2023 – Indemnity Bylaw<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0382
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 7\/2023 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to authorizing the payment of remuneration to members of Council be read a third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nTracy Boychuk – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nCorinna Medwid – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – absent
\nTanya Powell – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCarried<\/p>\n
13. \tMember Privilege<\/p>\n
13. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
14. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.<\/p>\n
15. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.<\/p>\n
16. \tItems Arising out of Camera<\/p>\n
17. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023-0383
\nMoved By: Corinna Medwid
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:10pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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