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The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 7th, 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, October 7th, 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
Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Director D. Harvey, Recreation Director D. Gordon-Broome
\nDelegations:
\nMedia: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times
\nOther Participants: S\/Sgt. Linklater <\/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: 2025-0428
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the October 7, 2025, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
3. \tApproval of the minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0429
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the September 16, 2025, regular council meeting be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4. \tReception of Delegations and Hearings<\/p>\n
4.1\tOpen Public Hearing – Conditional Use Order 03.2025 – Swan Valley Crisis Centre<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0430
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting be closed and the public hearing on Conditional Use Order 03.2025 be opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.2\tClose Public Hearing – Conditional Use Order 03.2025<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0431
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Hearing be adjourned and the Regular Meeting be re-opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
4.3\tConditional Use Order 03.2025 – Swan Valley Crisis Centre<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0432
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Conditional Use Order 03.2025 for the Swan Valley Crisis Centre be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
5. \tReception of Petitions<\/p>\n
6. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
6.1\tRequest from the Swan Titans Cricket Family – Official Cricket Ground in Swan River<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0433
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated October 2, 2025, from the Swan Titans Cricket Family, regarding an official cricket ground be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.2\tEmail from Joelene Kotzer-Mitschke, Swan River Key Chevrolet, October 1, 2025 – Expression of Concern<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0434
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated October 1, 2025, from Joelene Kotzer-Mitschke, regarding concerns about safety be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.3\tEmail from MMA, September 29, 2025 \u2013 Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) Seeking Council Support of Request for Funding Increase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0435
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated September 29, 2025, from Manitoba Municipal Administrators, requesting Council pass a resolution supporting increases to the Manitoba Water Services Board’s annual capital budget be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.4\tEmail from Nick Krawetz, Association of Manitoba Municipalities, October 2, 2025 – Record of Discussion<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0436
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated October 2, 2025, from Nick Krawetz, regarding the Record of Discussion for the Contact Management Committee be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.5\tLetter from Maurice Bouvier, Deputy Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations, September 29, 2025 – Meetings with Ministers<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0437
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated September 29, 2025, from Maurice Bouvier regarding meetings with ministers be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.6\tLetter from Jared Hall, RCMP, September 5, 2024 – Meetings with RCMP<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0438
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated September 5, 2024, from Jared Hall, regarding meetings with RCMP be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.7\tEmail from Katie Wells, Strong Cities Network, October 3, 2025 – Webinar Invitation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0439
\nMoved by: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated October 3, 2025, from Katie Wells, Strong Cities Network, regarding an invitation to join their webinar be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
6.8\tBuilding and demolition permits<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0440
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Building and Demolition Permits 41\/25 through 49\/25 with a total estimated value of $15,393,720 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7. \tReports<\/p>\n
7.1\tChief Administrative Officer’s Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0441
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\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: 2025-0442
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Public Works’ report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.3\tDirector of Recreation Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0443
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Recreation’s report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.4\tDecision Paper – Hot Water Tanks Replacement \u2013 Swan River Centennial Arena<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0444
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the decision paper dated October 6, 2025 from Danielle Gordon-Broome, Director of Recreation, regarding the hot water tanks replacement for the Swan River Centennial Arena be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.5\tPMH Needle Cleanup Log (October 8, 2024 – September 19, 2025)<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0445
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESLOVED THAT the log dated October 8, 2024, to September 19, 2025, from Glenda Short, PMH, regarding Needle Cleanup be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.6\tHandivan Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0446
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the September 2025 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
7.7\tCouncil Reports<\/p>\n
8. \tNew Business<\/p>\n
8.1\tManitoba GRO Program – Legion Park Restoration<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0447
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nWHEREAS the Government of Manitoba has established the Manitoba GRO (Growth, Renewal, and Opportunities) Grant Program to support municipal infrastructure renewal and community development projects; and
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River has identified the Swan River Legion Park Revitalization Project as a priority initiative to enhance accessibility, safety, and usability of one of the community\u2019s most valued public spaces; and
\nWHEREAS the proposed project includes resurfacing and widening pedestrian pathways, upgrading park lighting and stage facilities, enhancing baseball diamonds, improving water fountains for both human and pet use, and installing security and connectivity features such as keypad locks and internet-enabled cameras; and
\nWHEREAS the total estimated project cost is $520,000, with funding proposed as follows:
\n\u00b7 $255,000 \u2013 Manitoba GRO Grant (requested)
\n\u00b7 $245,000 \u2013 Federal (Canada Community-Building Fund)
\n\u00b7 $10,000 \u2013 Municipal Recreation Reserve
\n\u00b7 $10,000 \u2013 Ineligible Project Costs; and
\nWHEREAS all other funding sources have been confirmed and are available as outlined in the submitted application;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Swan River hereby approves the submission of the 2025 Manitoba GRO Grant Application for the Swan River Legion Park Revitalization Project;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River confirms its commitment to provide its municipal contribution and to ensure the project is completed in accordance with all applicable requirements.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.2\tAppointment of Glen McKenzie to Councilor<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0448
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nWHEREAS a vacancy exists on the Council of the Town of Swan River for the position of Councilor; and
\nWHEREAS a by-election was held in accordance with the Municipal Act, and no nominations were received; and
\nWHEREAS Section 102(1) of the Municipal Act permits Council to appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Glen McKenzie, a qualified elector of the Town of Swan River, to fill the vacant council seat effective immediately; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the appointment be recorded in the minutes of this meeting and publicly posted in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Act.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.3\tG4\/G8 Meeting Date<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0449
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS the previously scheduled G4 meeting ordered by resolution 2025-0392 for September 29, 2025 was cancelled; and
\nWHEREAS Administration consulted with the other councils regarding an alternative suitable date for the upcoming G4\/G8 meeting;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council endorses October 20, 2025, as the rescheduled date for the G4\/G8 meeting, based on the outcome of that consultation.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.4\tBoard of Revision – Annual Appointments<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0450
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS The Municipal Assessment Act requires municipalities to establish a Board of Revision each year to hear and decide upon applications for revision of the assessment roll;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT all members of Council for the Town of Swan River be appointed to the Board of Revision;
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Mayor Lance Jacobson be appointed as Chairperson and Chief Administrative Officer Will Tewnion be appointed as Secretary.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.5\tResolution to Support MWSB Request for Funding Increase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0451
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS the vast majority of Manitoba municipalities are in dire need of the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) financial, professional, and \/ or related subject matter expertise assistance for every aspect of water and wastewater projects and initiatives;
\nAND WHEREAS the provincial economy, municipal residential and commercial growth, community development opportunities, climate resiliency, public health, and convergent federal or provincial programs are at serious risk of being postponed, cancelled, or sub optimally advanced because the MWSB is critically oversubscribed with projects and at current funding levels has a seriously compromised financial capability to complete even a fraction of the queued projects required to drive local prosperity, health, safety, and livability;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the council of Town of Swan River fully supports an immediate annual increase to the MWSB\u2019s capital budget, beginning in 2026, to $100 million from its current $24 million.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.6\tRequest for Update – Community Surveillance Project<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0452
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS on September 19, 2023, Council approved through resolution 2023-0400 a grant of $40,000 from the Crime Prevention Reserve to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce in support of the Community Surveillance Project (CSP); and
\nWHEREAS on December 12, 2023, Council received a grant of $50,000 from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund which was issued by resolution 2024-0028 to the Chamber of Commerce in support of the CSP; and
\nWHEREAS the Chamber of Commerce has since purchased and deployed a significant portion of the CCTV equipment associated with the CSP; and
\nWHEREAS Council was provided with an invoice for $50,000 with details on expenditures up to February 2, 2024;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council formally request from the Chamber of Commerce a report on the CSP including a description of the status, expenditures incurred to date, and anticipated future costs to complete the project.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.7\tRequest for Meetings with Manitoba Ministers<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0453
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT administration be authorized to submit a formal request to Municipal Relations for a meeting with the Ministers identified in the attached proposal, and that the topics outlined be designated as the preliminary items for discussion as amended.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.8\tHot Water Tanks Replacement \u2013 Swan River Centennial Arena<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0454
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nWHEREAS The Swan River Centennial Arena is currently operating with one hot water tank; and
\nWHEREAS it is recommended that Swan River Centennial Arena operates with three hot water tanks to ensure continuous service;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT The Town of Swan River Recreation Department be authorized to expend $18,182.75 from the Recreation Facilities Reserve fund to purchase two hot water tanks from Mullin Plumbing and Geothermal.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
8.9\tCouncillor Medwid – Leave of Absence Extension<\/p>\n
Moved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED that Councilor Corinna Medwid\u2019s request to extend, by one month, the leave of absence granted to her from April 1, 2025, until October 1, 2025, be approved.
\nDefeated<\/p>\n
9. \tUnfinished Business<\/p>\n
9.1\tVariance Order 02.2025 – Prairie Power Wash<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0455
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Variance Order 2.2025 for Prairie Power Wash be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n
10.1\tTo add unpaid accounts to taxes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0456
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\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 $4,606.18;
\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 November 1st, 2025.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.2\tTo receive accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0457
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
\n1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5590 to No. P5592 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $123,945.94 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $34,476.80 as listed on Schedule B.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
10.3\tTo approve accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0458
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 33251 to No. 33302 totaling $1,770,198.34 as listed on Schedule A
\n (Cheque Nos. 33255, 33259 and 33262 voided as homeowners took credit on account instead of cheque)
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $90,633.67 as listed on Schedule B
\nCarried<\/p>\n
11. \tBylaws<\/p>\n
11.1\tSecond Reading – Bylaw 16\/2025 Public Reserve Shoreline Vegetation Management<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0459
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 16\/2025 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to regulate development activities and the clearing of vegetation on public reserves along the river shorelines be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n
12. \tNotice of Motion<\/p>\n
13. \tMember Privilege<\/p>\n
14. \tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0460
\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\tS\/Sgt. Linklater \u2013 RCMP Discussion<\/p>\n
14.2\tHuman Resources – Personnel Item<\/p>\n
15. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025-0461
\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: 2025-0462
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:26 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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