{"id":39838,"date":"2025-02-23T17:51:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T23:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=39838"},"modified":"2025-02-22T20:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T02:50:46","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-january-21-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2025\/02\/23\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-january-21-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – January 21, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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, Public Works Dir. D. Harvey, Rec Dir. E. Clouson<\/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: 2025-0022
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the agenda for the January 21, 2025 regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0023
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the minutes of the January 7, 2025 regular council meeting, the December 23, 2024 special meeting, and the November 12, 2024 special 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\tLetter from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0024
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the letter from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada dated January 15, 2025 regarding Town of Swan River Public Reserve Beautification be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.2\tMinister of Natural Resources & Indigenous Futures – Dutch Elm Disease Funding<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0025
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED the letter from Honourable Ian Bushie, Minister of Natural Resources & Indigenous Futures, confirming Provincial funding of $2,380 toward Dutch elm disease management for the year 2024\/2025 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.3\tRCMP Oct-Dec quarter invoice package<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0026
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that the RCMP Municipal Policing Service invoice package for the period of October 1 through December 31, 2024 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7. \tReports<\/p>\n

7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0027
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.2\tOther Reports<\/p>\n

7.2.1\tProtective Service Report – Q4-2024<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0028
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED the fourth quarter Protective Service report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.2.2\t2024 Annual Safety Management System Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0029
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED the 2024 annual SMS Report be received as information
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.3\tCouncil and CAO Reports<\/p>\n

8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n

8.1\tChange Date of Regular Meeting<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0030
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 4th, 2025 be postponed to February 5th, 2025.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.2\tAppoint Interim CAO<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0031
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that Darren Harvey be appointed Interim Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Swan River effective January 22, 2025.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.3\tTown of Swan River Signing Officers<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0032
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the signing officers for the Town of Swan River be either Mayor Lance Jacobson or Deputy Mayor David Moriaux, and either Interim Chief Administrative Officer Darren Harvey or Chief Financial Officer Terence Gnida.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that cheque signing authority be approved for Councillor Don Bobick only in the absence of both Mayor Lance Jacobson and Deputy Mayor David Moriaux.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Derek Poole be removed as signing officer effective January 24th, 2025.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.4\tTo Appoint Signing Officers for Swan Valley Employment and Training Project<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0033
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that the signing officers for Swan Valley Employment and Training Project’s accounts at Swan Valley Credit Union be Sarah Sakal, Darren Harvey and Terence Gnida, and that two signatures or online approvals be required for all transactions.
\nFURTHER IT BE RESOLVED that Derek Poole be removed as signing officer.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

Proposed Amendment : adding the end date moved: Whyte Second: Bobick<\/p>\n

8.5\tAirport Accountable Executive<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0034
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that Interim CAO Darren Harvey be appointed Airport Accountable Executive until the new permanent CAO assumes the position.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.6\tAMM request for discussion topics<\/p>\n

9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n

10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n

10.1\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0035
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 32425 to No. 32458 totaling $312,869.89 as listed on Schedule A.
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. 5528 to No. 5532 and direct deposits totaling $112,893.54 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $97,223.53 as listed on Schedule C.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

Motion to table to Feb 18th meeting mover: Moriaux second: Bobick approved<\/p>\n

10.2\tTo approve payment of the 2025 Airport Commission levy<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0036
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that the 2025 Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission levy in the amount of $34,131.00 be approved for payment once the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 have been received.
\nTabled<\/p>\n

11. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n

11.1\tFirst Reading – Bylaw 01\/2025 – Fire Prevention and Emergency Services<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0037
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 01\/2025 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to provide for Fire Prevention and Emergency Services be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.2\tSecond Reading – Bylaw 02\/2025 – Amendment to Various Bylaws (Enforcement)
\nResolution No: 2025-0038
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 02\/2025 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to amend various bylaws with regards to our enforcement activities be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.3\tSecond Reading – 03.2025 Organizational Bylaw<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0039
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 03\/2025 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to establish the organizational structure for the Town of Swan River Council be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.4\tSecond Reading – 04.2025 Procedures Bylaw
\nResolution No: 2025-0040
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law No. 04\/2025 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to establish the procedures for Council be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n

13. \tMember Privilege<\/p>\n

14. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0041
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of the Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

14.1\tCentennial Arena<\/p>\n

WHEREAS the Swan River Centennial Arena has qualified to receive a grant covering 100% of cost, labour, and materials to upgrade the entire arena to LED lighting;
\nAND WHEREAS the Swan River Centennial Arena currently has outdated lighting resulting in increasing repairs and energy bills;
\nTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Recreation Department proceed with work plan to complete the lighting upgrade in the Centennial Arena with local contractor Dee\u2019s Electric. <\/p>\n

14.2\tPool Lawsuit Employment Contract<\/p>\n

Resolved that the Director of Recreation be authorized to hire an out of scope Wellness Center Advisor as per schedule A.<\/p>\n

14.3\tPersonnel<\/p>\n

15. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0042
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nRESOLVED that pursuant to Sections 152(4) of the Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

16. \tItems Arising out of Camera<\/p>\n

16.1\tArena Lighting<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0043
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS the Swan River Centennial Arena has qualified to receive a grant covering 100% of cost, labour, and materials to upgrade the entire arena to LED lighting;
\nAND WHEREAS the Swan River Centennial Arena currently has outdated lighting resulting in increasing repairs and energy bills;
\nTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Recreation Department proceed with work plan to complete the lighting upgrade in the Centennial Arena with local contractor Dee\u2019s Electric.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

16.2\tRecreation Employment Contract<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0044
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nResolved that the Director of Recreation be authorized to hire an out of scope Wellness Center Advisor as per schedule A.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

16.3\tHiring of CAO<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0045
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED the Town of Swan River hire Will Tewnion as Chief Administrative Officer effective March 3rd, 2025.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

17. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0046
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nRESOLVED that this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:45pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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