{"id":39916,"date":"2025-04-12T17:10:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T22:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=39916"},"modified":"2025-04-12T17:10:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T22:10:38","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-march-18-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2025\/04\/12\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-march-18-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – March 18, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. <\/p>\n

Absent: Councilor Medwid<\/p>\n

Also Present:
\nCAO W. Tewnion; Dir. Public Works D. Harvey, CFO T. Gnida<\/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: 2025-0113
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 18, 2025, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025-0114
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the March 5, 2025, 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

7. \tReports<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025-0115
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.2\tHandivan Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0116
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the February 2025 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.3\tNorthwest Regional Library – Budget Questions & Answers<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0117
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT those responses to questions about the Northwest Regional Library Budget, that was approved at the March 4, 2025, council meeting, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

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

8.1\tLeave for Mayor Jacobson<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0118
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor Lance Jacobson of the Town of Swan River be granted leave for the February 18th, 2025, Regular Meeting; the March 4th, 2025, Regular Meeting; and the March 11th, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.2\tRequest for Written Report from Swan Valley Citizens on Patrol Program<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0119
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS the Town Council recognizes the valuable contributions of the Citizens on Patrol Program in enhancing the safety and well-being of our community;
\nTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Citizens on Patrol Program is hereby requested to submit a written report to the Town Council quarterly detailing the following:
\nCurrent Status: An overview of the current operations and activities of the program.
\nSuccesses: A summary of the program’s achievements and positive impacts on the community.
\nOpportunities and Challenges: An analysis of any opportunities for improvement and challenges faced by the program.
\nVolunteer Count: The current number of active volunteers participating in the program.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

Moriaux: Motion to make amendment to resolution by making the report quarterly. Whyte: Seconded Vote Result: Carried<\/p>\n

8.3\tStar and Times Congratulations for 125 Years of Service<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0120
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nWHEREAS the Star and Times has provided exemplary service to the community for 125 years;
\nAND WHEREAS the Council wishes to extend its congratulations and appreciation for their dedication and contributions;
\nTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the placement of an advertisement in the Star and Times, offering heartfelt congratulations for their 125 years of outstanding service.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.4\t2025 Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0121
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from Community Foundation of Swan Valley be received,
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River does hereby proclaim April 21-April 27, 2025 as Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.5\tParticipation in Northern Regional Immigration Initiative<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0122
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS several communities in Northern Manitoba are interested in being champions to grow our community population bases through immigration by attracting skilled workers; and
\nWHEREAS The Pas Community Development Corporation (CDC) is heading up the Northern Regional Immigration Partnership with the Province of Manitoba and The Pas CDC will be the lead for the Initiative; and
\nWHEREAS local organizations and municipalities are available to assist with this endeavor, including The Town of Swan River, The Pas OCN Chamber of Commerce, North West Regional Immigrant Services, and Employment Manitoba; and
\nWHEREAS local industries and businesses are in need of this Immigration Partnership to help supply a workforce to fill vacant positions;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT The Town of Swan River commits to participating in the Northern Regional Immigration Initiative and Partnering with the Province of Manitoba to create and execute a strategy to attract skilled immigrants to Northern Manitoba to assist local employers, to fill vacant positions, and to encourage growth in the area.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.6\tAppointments for the Immigration Partnership<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0123
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint Lance Jacobson, Mayor, and Duane Whyte, Councilor, to the governance committee for the Immigration Partnership, and Will Tewnion, the Chief Administrative Officer, and Gillian McGrath to participate on the selection committee.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.7\tOperating Grant Application – Swan Valley Animal Protection League<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0124
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Animal Protection League\u2019s request for an annual operational grant of $2,500.00 be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

Whyte: Motion to make amendment to resolution by adjusting grant to $1,500. As there was no seconder, the motion was not considered.<\/p>\n

8.8\tOperating Grant Application – Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc.<\/p>\n

Moved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Swan River & District Community Resource Council Inc. requested increase of their annual operational grant to $2,000.00 be approved.
\nDefeated<\/p>\n

8.9\tOperating Grant Application – Swan Valley Crisis Centre<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0125
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Swan Valley Crisis Centre resumes receiving an annual operational grant of $1,000.00.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025-0126
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 32594 to No. 32625 totaling $149,179.38 as listed on Schedule A.
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5540 to No. P5543 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $137,844.52 as listed on Schedule B.
\n3. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5544 to No. P5546 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $106,345.44 as listed on Schedule C.
\n4. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $1,160.28 as listed on Schedule D.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

Resolution No: 2025-0127
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED 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\tHuman Resources – Personnel<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025-0128
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED 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\tAccommodation Request for Councillor Medwid<\/p>\n

Moved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Councilor Corinna Medwid of The Town of Swan River be permitted to attend all council related meetings online with camera off as per medical recommendations effective immediately for up to three months.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT any additional accommodations or extensions will be considered independently.
\nDon Bobick – no
\nLance Jacobson – no
\nCorinna Medwid – absent
\nDavid Moriaux – no
\nTanya Powell – no
\nDuane Whyte – no
\nDefeated<\/p>\n

17. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Moved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:55pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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