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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 3rd, 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>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, June 3rd, 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 with notice:<\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nCAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Director D. Harvey, Recreation Director E. Clouson<\/p>\n
Delegations:<\/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: 2025-0252
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the amended agenda for the June 3rd, 2025, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
Councilor Bobick: Request amendment to agenda by adding legal item to In Camera. Councilor Powell: Seconded. Vote Result: Carried.<\/p>\n
3. \tApproval of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0253
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the May 20th, 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
6.1\tEmail from Maxine Zamzow – Resignation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0254
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email from Maxine Zamzow, Senior Election Official, Town of Swan River, dated May 20th, 2025, giving her resignation be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2\tBulletin from Municipal Relations- Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0255
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Manitoba Municipal and Northern Relations Bulletin #2025-12 regarding Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit \u2013 Extension and the Notice to Manitoba Homeowners: 2025 Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC) be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.3\tEmail from Nick Krawetz- RCMP Collective Bargaining<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0256
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated May 29, 2025, from Nick Krawetz, Director of Policy and Communications, Association of Manitoba Municipalities, regarding the RCMP 3rd Round of Collective Bargaining be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.4\tOffer to Purchase from Yurii Chuzhmarov – 117 Crescent Drive<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0257
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Offer to Purchase dated May 29, 2025, from Yurii Chuzhmarov regarding 117 Crescent Drive be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.5\tEmail from Staff Sergeant Henson – Body Worn Cameras<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0258
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated June 2, 2025, from RCMP Staff Sergeant Henson regarding Body Worn Cameras be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports<\/p>\n
7.1\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0259
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Public Works’ report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tDirector of Recreation Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0260
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Recreation’s report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3\tChief Administrative Officer’s Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0261<\/p>\n
Moved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.4\tOther Reports<\/p>\n
7.4.1\tFebruary 5th, 2025 Minutes Amendment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0262
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the February 5th, 2025 Minutes report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.4.2\tRecreation Director Report- Arena Scheduling Error<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0263
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated May 29, 2025, from Erin Clouson, Recreation Director, Town of Swan River, regarding Arena Scheduling be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.4.3\tCAO Tewnion Change Report- Travel Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0264
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated May 29th, 2025, from CAO Tewnion, regarding the Travel Policy be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.4.4\tReport from the Chief Administrative Officer – Second Offer for 117 Crescent Drive<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0265
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the information report dated June 2, 2025, from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the Offer to Purchase for 117 Crescent Drive be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.5\tCouncil Reports<\/p>\n
8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tTo receive 2024 Fire Board financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0266
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Fire Board audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2024, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tAmendment to February 5th, 2025, Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0267
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the February 5th, 2025, Minutes be amended to include for item 8.1: the motion “Resolve that the 2025 standing committees and other appointments be approved as per schedule A.”, and include the mover as Councilor Whyte and the seconder as Councilor Powell.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tRecreation – Arena Scheduling Error – Waiving of Fees for Sapotaweyak Cree Nation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0268
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT in recognition of the scheduling error by the Recreation Department, the Town of Swan River waive one night of ice fees in the amount of $1,008.00 for the Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Spring Classic Hockey Tournament.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.4\t02 2025 Travel Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0269
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Policy 02\/2025 being a Policy of the Town to regulate employee travel outside of Town limits be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.5\tPR275 Road Upgrade: Review of Drainage Options<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0270
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River receive the results of the MTI Study, PR275 Road Upgrade: Review of Drainage Options.
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town requests that MTI proceed with detailed design of PR275 using the current 2nd Ave NW ditch alignment that has sufficient capacity based on the MTI study.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.6\tOffer to Purchase – 117 Crescent Drive<\/p>\n
Moved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River sell 117 Crescent Drive, Lot 10 Plan 146, to Yurii Chuzhmarov for $5,000.00.
\nDefeated<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tApprove Visa Commercial Credit Card borrowing limit<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0271
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS subsection 173(1) of The Municipal Act states \u201cA council may by resolution borrow money for operating expenses during a fiscal year, but the amount borrowed must not exceed the amount collected in taxes and grants in lieu of taxes in the previous fiscal year\u201d; and
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River requires commercial credit cards to replace its existing business credit cards to pay for certain operating expenses throughout the year; and
\nWHEREAS the Royal Bank of Canada is willing to provide an RBC Visa Commercial Credit Card facility with a borrowing limit of $50,000;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Royal Bank of Canada RBC Visa Commercial Credit Card facility be approved with a borrowing limit of $50,000.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tTo receive accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0272
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
\n1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5561 to No. P5564 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $115,860.94 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5565 to No. P5567 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $120,589.19 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. General Account Cheques No. 32874 to No. 32876 totaling $8,624.49 as listed on Schedule C
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0273
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 32877 to No. 32908 totaling $ 101,539.62 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $1,177.30 as listed on Schedule B
\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: 2025-0274
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\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\tLegal Item # 1<\/p>\n
14.2\tLegal Item # 2<\/p>\n
14.3\tLegal Item # 3<\/p>\n
15. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0275
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\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
17. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0276
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:47 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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