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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. <\/p>\nThe Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councilors Bobick, Powell, and Whyte. <\/p>\n
Absent with notice: Mayor Jacobson<\/p>\n
Also Present:
\nCAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Director D. Harvey<\/p>\n
Delegations: RCMP S\/Sgt. Steve Henson and Cst. Jacob Zucchiatti<\/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 7:01pm.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0348
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the August 19, 2025, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tApproval of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0349
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the July 15, 2025, regular council meeting be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1\tRCMP S\/Sgt. Steve Henson<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0350
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the information provided by RCMP S\/Sgt. Steve Henson dated August 18, 2025 be received; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT RCMP S\/Sgt. Steve Henson be invited to speak as a delegation.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
6.1\tEmail from S\/Sgt. Henson, July 21, 2025 – E Bikes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0351
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated July 21, 2025, and accompanying guide from S\/Sgt. Steve Henson in response to Councilor Whyte\u2019s request for information regarding e-bike restrictions be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2\tEmail from Madeline Wieler, STARS Foundation, July 28, 2025 – STARS Missions<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0352
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated July 28, 2025, and the accompanying mission report from Madeline Wieler regarding the STARS Foundation activity in Manitoba be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.3\tInvitation – Swampy Cree Tribal Council – Climate Action Gathering<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0353
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the invitation dated August 12, 2025, from the Swampy Cree Tribal Council, regarding the SCTC Climate Action Gathering Workshop be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.4\tLetter and Booklet from the Honorable Lisa Naylor, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, January 16, 2025 – Multi-Year Infrastructure Investment Strategy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0354
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated January 16, 2025, and accompanying booklet from the Honorable Lisa Naylor, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the Multi-Year Infrastructure Investment Strategy be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports<\/p>\n
7.1\tChief Administrative Officer’s Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0355
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.2\tDirector of Public Works Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0356
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Public Works’ report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3\tHandivan Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0357
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the July 2025 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.4\tPMH – Needle Cleanup Log (October 8, 2024 – August 8, 2025)<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0358
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the log dated July 15, 2025, from Glenda Short, PMH, regarding Needle Cleanup be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.5\tRCMP Apr-Jun quarter invoice package<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0359
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the RCMP Municipal Policing Service invoice package for the period of April 1 through June 30, 2025, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.6\tTo receive building and demolition permit applications<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0360
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Building and Demolition Permits 25\/25 through 33\/25 with a total estimated value of $120,990 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.7\tCouncil Reports<\/p>\n
8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tReceive Museum 2024 financial information<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0361
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Historical Museum Inc. and the Harley House Swan Valley Historical Museum Inc. Compiled Financial Information for the Year Ended December 31st, 2024, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tReceive Airport Commission 2024 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0362
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2024, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tReceive Library 2024 financial statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0363
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the North-West Regional Library audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.4\tRail Safety Week 2025<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0364
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 15 to 21, 2025;
\nWHEREAS, 261 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2024;
\nresulting in 68 avoidable fatalities and 58 avoidable serious injuries;
\nWHEREAS, educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways, and obeying established traffic laws) will reduce the number of avoidable fatalities and injuries cause by incidents involving trains and citizens; and
\nWHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public\/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, indigenous communities, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness;
\nWHEREAS CN and Operation Lifesaver have requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality;
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River support national Rail Safety Week be held from September 15 to 21, 2025.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.5\tAppointment – Northwest Regional Welcoming Communities<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0365
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Councilor Duane Whyte be appointed as a representative for the Northwest Regional Welcoming Communities Partnership.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tApprove payment of Watershed District Levy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0366
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Lake Watershed District 2025-26 Annual Levy for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, in the amount of $13,698.22 be approved for payment.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tAdd unpaid accounts to taxes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0367
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River used municipal equipment, materials and labour to carry out private works on private property under The Municipal Act clause 250(2)(e), and set the fees and charges for the works under clause 252(1)(a) of The Act; and
\nWHEREAS sufficient time has been allowed for payment of such outstanding amounts as listed on the attached Schedule “A” totaling $76,968.45;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT each of the unpaid amounts listed on Schedule “A” be added to the corresponding property tax roll and collected in that manner; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT notice be sent to each property owner detailing the amounts being added to the taxes and advising that interest will accrue on said amounts in the same manner as for unpaid property taxes effective September 1st, 2025.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo receive accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0368
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
\n1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5578 to No. P5580 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $137,944.29 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5581 to No. P5583 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $136,215.86 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $112,048.97 as listed on Schedule C.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.4\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0369
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 33081 to No. 33169 totaling $641,672.40 as listed on Schedule A (cheques 33081 and 33101 voided)
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $84,108.59 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $760.00 as listed on Schedule C
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBylaws<\/p>\n
11.1\tSecond reading of By-Law 7\/2025<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0370
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 7\/2025, being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for the collection of residential waste and recycling material as a special service for the Town of Swan River for 2025, be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11.2\tThird reading of By-Law 7\/2025<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0371
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 7\/2025, being a by-law of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for the collection of residential waste and recycling material as a special service for the Town of Swan River for 2025, be read a third time and passed.
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n
11.3\tSecond Reading of Bylaw 14\/2025 Incentive Program<\/p>\n
Moved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 14\/2025 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River to establish a financial assistance program as an incentive for development be read a second time.
\nDefeated<\/p>\n
11.4\tFirst reading of bylaw 16\/2025<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0372
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 16\/2025, being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to amend By-Law No. 10\/2025, 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: 2025-0373
\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: 2025-0374
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\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
Resolution No: 2025-0375
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council agrees in principle with the proposed CBA subject to review of the final document.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
17. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0376
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:21 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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