{"id":40426,"date":"2025-11-15T07:49:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T13:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40426"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:55:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T20:55:29","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-october-21-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2025\/11\/15\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-october-21-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – October 21, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding alongside Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councilors Bobick, McKenzie, and Whyte. <\/p>\n

Absent with notice: Councilor Powell<\/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: <\/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: 2025-0468
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the October 21, 2025, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025-0469
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the October 7, 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 Adrienne Bestland, MMA, October 9, 2025 – MWSB Budget History<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0470
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated October 9, 2025, from Adreinne Bestland regarding the Manitoba Water Services Board budget history be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.2\tLetter from Denys Volkov, Executive Director, AMM, October 14, 2025 – Snow Removal Agreements<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0471
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated October 14, 2025, from Denys Volkov, regarding municipal snow removal be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.3\tEmail from Corinna Medwid, October 17, 2025 – Resignation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0472
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the resignation email of Corinna Medwid from the Town of Swan River Council be received and accepted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7. \tReports<\/p>\n

7.1\tChief Administrative Officer’s Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0473
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\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: 2025-0474
\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: 2025-0475
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Recreation’s report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4\tPMH Needle Cleanup Log (October 8, 2024 – October 10, 2025)<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0476
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the log dated October 8, 2024, to October 10, 2025, from Glenda Short, PMH, regarding needle cleanup be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.5\tChange Report – Procedures Bylaw<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0477
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated October 16, 2025, from the Chief Administrative Officer, regarding changes to the Procedures Bylaw be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.6\tPresentation from Karin Vera, Acting Director, Safety Officer Programs – Community Safety Officer Programs<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0478
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Karin Vera, regarding Safety Officer Programs be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.7\tOther Reports<\/p>\n

7.8\tCouncil Reports<\/p>\n

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

8.1\tMedical Radiation Technologist Week 2025<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0479
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS medical radiation technologists are an essential link between patients and the sophisticated medical imaging and radiotherapy technologies in Manitoba’s health care system, and
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River recognizes the vital contributions of medical radiation technologists to safe and appropriate health care in this province, and
\nWHEREAS other healthcare providers depend on the specialized skills and expertise of medical radiation technologists to ensure patients receive timely diagnoses and treatments, and
\nWHEREAS Medical Radiation Technologist Week is an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the expertise and dedication of medical radiation technologists as well as to encourage others to enter this vital profession;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT November 2-8, 2025 be declared as \u201cMedical Radiation Technologist Week” in the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.2\tCommittee Appointments<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0480
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2025 standing committees and other appointments be approved as per the attached listing.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.3\tSnow Removal Agreement 2025 – 2026<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0481
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Snow Removal Agreement with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure for 2025-2026 be received and approved for the CAO to sign on behalf of the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.4\tThank-You Letter to the Swan Valley School Division<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0482
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS the Swan Valley School Division has demonstrated leadership in accessibility and inclusion by providing a pool-specific communication board for installation at the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Swan River supports the Mayor in providing a formal letter of appreciation to the Swan Valley School Division, recognizing their contribution to the community and expressing gratitude for their partnership.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.5\tRequest for a By-Election<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0483
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nWHEREAS a councilor has resigned and subsection 105(1) of the Municipal Act requires the Town of Swan River council to hold a by-election as soon as is reasonably possible;
\nTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River Council request the Senior Election Official to hold a by-election within the Town of Swan River for the seat of councilor
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.6\tRemembrance Day Wreath \u2013 Authorization of Payment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0484
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River recognizes the importance of honouring veterans through the annual placement of a Remembrance Day wreath in our Council Chambers;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize payment of $125.00 for the invoice from the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #39 and affirm the continuation of the Remembrance Day wreath tradition.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

10. \tAccounts<\/p>\n

10.1\tContribution for medical professionals<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0485
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2025 annual contribution to the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation Inc. Fund for the Recruitment and Retention of Medical Professionals, calculated at $16.00 per capita and amounting to $64,784.00, be approved for payment.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.2\tTo receive accounts<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0486
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
\n1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5593 and No. P5594 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $168,414.99 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $9,560.08 as listed on Schedule B.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025-0487
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 33303 to No. 33346 totaling $248,965.24 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $64,338.75 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $810.00 as listed on Schedule C
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11. \tBylaws<\/p>\n

11.1\tThird Reading – Bylaw 18\/2025 – Development Incentive Bylaw<\/p>\n

Moved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 18\/2025 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to establish a Development Incentive Program be read a third time and be approved.
\nTabled<\/p>\n

Councilor Bobick: Motion to table to the November 4, 2025 Meeting. Deputy Mayor Moriaux: Seconded. Vote Result: Carried<\/p>\n

11.2\tThird Reading of Bylaw 15\/2025 – Public Reserve Shoreline Vegetation Management Bylaw<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0488
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 16\/2025 be amended in accordance with the revisions outlined in the attached redline document;
\nBE IT FURTHER 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 third time and be approved.<\/p>\n

Don Bobick – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – yes
\nTanya Powell – absent
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n

11.3\tFirst Reading – Bylaw 13\/2025 – Procedures Bylaw<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0489
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 13\/2025 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to regulate the proceedings and conduct of the Council and Committees 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: 2025-0490
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\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 Item<\/p>\n

15. \tOut of Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025-0491
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\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: 2025-0492
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:26 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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