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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte.
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\nAbsent with notice:
\nMayor Jacobson, Councilor Medwid<\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nCAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Rec Dir. E. Clouson<\/p>\n
Attendees for Variance Hearing:
\nAdam Maksuta<\/p>\n
Delegations: RCMP Staff Sergeant Steve Henson – unable to attend<\/p>\n
Media: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times <\/p>\n
1. \tCall meeting to order<\/p>\n
Deputy Mayor Moriaux called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0132
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 1, 2025, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tConfirmation of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0133
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the March 18, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1\tOpen Public Hearing- Variance 01.2025 – St. Columba\u2019s Church<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0134
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting be closed and the public hearing on Variance Order 1.2025 be opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.2\tClose Public Hearing – Variance 1.2025<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0135
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Hearing be adjourned and the Regular Meeting be re-opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.3\tVariance 1.2025 – St. Columba\u2019s Church<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0136
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Variance Order 1.2025 for St. Columba\u2019s Church be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.4\tRCMP – Staff Sargeant Henson – to be rescheduled<\/p>\n
5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
6.1\tLetter from Hon. Glen Simard (Municipal Relations) re Funding<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0137
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter from Honourable Glen Simard dated March 20, 2025, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2\tManitoba Education – Education Support Levy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0138
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter from Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning dated March 15, 2025, and the Notice of Tax Requirements 2025 from Swan Valley School Division be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.3\tEmail from Manitoba Forestry – Invasive Species Awareness Week<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0139
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email from Manitoba Forestry regarding Invasive Species Awareness Week be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.4\tLetters from Nelson Chess<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0140
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letters from Nelson Chess dated March 17, 2025, and March 25, 2025, regarding the paving of Spruce Street be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.5\tTo receive building permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0141
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Building Permits 3\/25 and 4\/25 with a total estimated value of $52,000 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.6\tLetter from Brent Scales<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0142
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter from Brent Scales dated March 23, 2025, regarding parking be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports<\/p>\n
7.1\tOther Reports<\/p>\n
7.2\tCouncil and CAO Reports<\/p>\n
8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tFCM Annual Conference and Trade Show (Ottawa)<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0143
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor Jacobson and Deputy Mayor Moriaux be authorized to attend Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show 2025 held in Ottawa, Ontario from May 29, 2025, to June 1, 2025.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tRegular Meeting Date Change<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0144
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the April 15th, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be rescheduled to take place April 22nd, 2025, at 7:00pm in Council Chambers.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tPolicy 01\/2025 – Treaty Land Acknowledgment<\/p>\n
Moved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Policy 01\/2025 being a Policy of the Town of Swan River to facilitate consistent use of a Treaty Land Acknowledgment be approved.
\nTabled<\/p>\n
Bobick: Motion to table to next regular meeting. Whyte: Seconded. Vote Result: Carried.<\/p>\n
8.4\tCouncilor Leave of Absence<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0145
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED that Councilor Corinna Medwid of The Town of Swan River be excused and be granted a leave of absence from her duties and obligations as Councillor effective immediately to a maximum of six months.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Councilor indemnities be suspended while on leave until Councillor Medwid resumes her duties as Councilor.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tAppointment of TAXervice Inc. and Tax Sale Managers<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0146
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Town of Swan River By-Law No. 5\/2008, TAXervice Inc. be appointed to manage property tax arrears recovery for the Town of Swan River; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Town of Swan River By-Law No. 5\/2008, the following individuals be appointed Tax Sale Managers for the Town of Swan River:
\na) Donna Zinkiew, Vice President of TAXervice Inc.; or
\nb) Tyler Burnside, Associate of TAXervice Inc.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\t2025 North-West Regional Library Payment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0147
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2025 North-West Regional Library levy in the amount of $102,538.30 be approved for payment once the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2024, have been received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo receive payroll accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0148
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Payroll Account Cheques No. P5547 to No. P5549 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $112,108.63 as listed on Schedule A be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4\tTo approve Direct Deposit Payments<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0149
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Direct Deposit Payments totaling $710.00 as listed on Schedule A and $16,260.89 as listed on Schedule B be hereby approved for payment.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4.1\tTo approve General Account Cheques<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0150
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT General Account Cheques No. 32626 to No. 32693 totaling $121,440.71 as listed on Schedule A be approved for payment (excluding Cheque No. 32639 voided as was printed in error).
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBy-Laws<\/p>\n
11.1\tFirst Reading – Bylaw 6\/2025 to Establish an Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0151
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nRESOLVED that By-Law 6\/2025, being a by-law to establish an Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. \tMember Privilege<\/p>\n
14. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0152
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\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: 2025-0153
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\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
17. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0154
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:25 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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