{"id":40013,"date":"2025-05-17T07:51:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T12:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40013"},"modified":"2025-05-16T10:07:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T15:07:15","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-april-22-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2025\/05\/17\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-april-22-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – April 22, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. <\/p>\n

<\/br>Absent with Notice: Deputy Mayor Moriaux<\/p>\n

Also Present:
\nCAO W. Tewnion; Dir. Public Works D. Harvey, CFO T. Gnida<\/p>\n

Delegation: RCMP S\/Sgt. Steve Henson
\nMedia: 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: 2025-0160
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 22, 2025, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025-0161
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the April 1, 2025, regular council meeting be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n

4.1\tRCMP – Staff Sergeant Steve Henson<\/p>\n

5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n

6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n

6.1\tLetter from Municipal Relations – GRO Grant (not approved)<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0162
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated April 1, 2025, regarding the Town of Swan River’s Manitoba GRO applications from The Province of Manitoba Municipal Relations be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.2\tLetter from the Manitoba Minister of Environment and Climate Change – WRARS Rebate Approval<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0163
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated April 4, 2025, regarding the recycling rebate from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.3\tLetter from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0164
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated March 24, 2025, from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities thanking Mayor Jacobson and District Directors for meeting with them be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.4\tLetter to Greg and Charlotte Sauder<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0165
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated April 10, 2025, to Greg and Charlotte Sauder regarding use of the Legion Park for National Red Dress Day be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.5\tTo receive SV RISE 2023 financial statements<\/p>\n

Moved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, as requested by resolution 2024-0635, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.6\tTo receive SV RISE 2024 budget<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0166
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Regional Initiative for a Strong Economy budget for 2024, as requested by resolution 2024-0635, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.7\tTo receive building permit applications<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0167
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Building and Demolition Permits 5\/25 through 8\/25 with a total estimated value of $476,786 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7. \tReports<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025-0168
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Public Works report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.2\tHandivan Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0169
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the March 2025 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.3\tCitizens on Patrol Program Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0170
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Citizens on Patrol Program report, as requested by resolution 2025-0119, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

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

8.1\tCommittee Appointment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0171
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Councilor Tanya Powell replace Mayor Lance Jacobson as the representative for the Chamber of Commerce; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Councilor Duane Whyte temporally replace Councilor Medwid as a representative for the Communities that Care until Councilor Medwid returns from leave.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.2\tInvasive Species Week Proclamation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0172
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS invasive species can result in the loss of Manitoba’s unique ecosystems and native species;
\nAND WHEREAS the activities of people are most often responsible for the introduction of a species to a new area;
\nAND WHEREAS preventing the introduction of an invasive species to a new area is the most effective way to manage it;
\nAND WHEREAS increasing awareness of the threats of invasive species will help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species;
\nTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River proclaims April 20th to April 26th as Invasive Species Awareness Week.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.3\tSpruce Street – Repaving<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0173
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works include Spruce Street between 9th Ave S and 10th Ave S in upcoming paving initiatives for the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.4\tLoader-Backhoe – RFQ & Purchase<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0174
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River purchase a John Deere 320 P loader-backhoe from Brandt for $169,465.00 plus applicable taxes.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.5\tTo receive Swan Valley Veterinary Services District 2025 budget<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0175
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Budget for 2025 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

9.1\tPolicy 01\/2025 – Treaty Land Acknowledgment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0176
\nMoved 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.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n

10.1\tTo set reserve bid for tax sale auction<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0177
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\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; and
\nWHEREAS 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 2025 Tax Sale in the amount of tax arrears and costs owing in respect of the property.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.2\tTo reimburse moving expenses<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0178
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the moving expense incurred on February 28, 2025, in the amount of $9,675.04 per attached Schedule A be reimbursed to the employee.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025-0179
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 32694 to No. 32764 totaling $231,450.74 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $660.00 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $3,661.95 as listed on Schedule C
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.4\tTo approve payment of the 2025 Swan Valley Veterinary Services District contribution<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0180
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District 2025 municipal contribution in the amount of $7,204.50 be approved for payment once the 2024 financial statements have been received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.5\tTo receive accounts
\nResolution No: 2025-0181
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
\n1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5550 to No. P5553 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $113,692.81 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $39,397.02 as listed on Schedule B
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.6\tTo approve payment of Swan Valley Fire Board 2025 levy<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0182
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Fire Board 2025 levy of $232,703.51 be approved for payment once the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2024, have been received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

11.1\tSecond reading of By-Law 6\/2025<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0183
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 6\/2025, being a by-law to establish an Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund, be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

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

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

BE IT 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

BE IT 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: 2025-0184<\/p>\n

Moved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:22pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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