{"id":40650,"date":"2026-03-08T13:48:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T18:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40650"},"modified":"2026-03-06T21:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T03:35:56","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-february-18-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2026\/03\/08\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-february-18-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – February 18, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Deputy Mayor Moriaux presiding along with Councilors Powell, Bobick, Whyte, White, and McKenzie in attendance. <\/p>\n

Absent with notice: Mayor Jacobson <\/p>\n

Administrative Staff Present: CAO W. Tewnion, CFO T. Gnida, Director of Public Works D. Harvey, Director of Recreation D. Gordon-Broome<\/p>\n

Delegations:
\nMedia: Jeremy Bergen, Star and Times
\nOther Participants: <\/p>\n

1.
\nCall meeting to order<\/p>\n

Deputy Mayor Moriaux called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n

2.
\nAdoption of the Agenda<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0081
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 18, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0082
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes for the February 3, 2026, regular meeting of Council be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

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

6.
\nCommunications<\/p>\n

6.1
\nLetter from the Minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, January 30, 2026 – Dutch Elm Disease Funding<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0083
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated January 30, 2026, from the Honourable Ian Bushie, Minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, regarding funding for Dutch Elm Disease be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.2
\nEmail from Vice President, Community and Continuing Care, PMH, February 12, 2026 – Needle Distribution<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0084
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated February 12, 2026, from Glenda Short, PMH, regarding needle distribution be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.3
\nEmail from UCN Linkages, February 17, 2026 – April 2026 Conference<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0085
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated February 17, 2026, from UCN Linkages regarding their 2026 April Conference be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.4
\nEmail from Executive Director, Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, February 17, 2026 – Harm Reduction Business Meeting<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0086
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated February 17, 2026, from Shohan Illsley, Executive Director of the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network (MHRN), regarding the “Introduction to Harm Reduction – Business Community” meeting be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.
\nReports<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0087
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer’s report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.2
\nDirector of Public Works’ Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0088
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Public Works’ report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.3
\nDirector of Recreation’s Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0089
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Recreation’s report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4
\nOther Reports<\/p>\n

7.4.1
\nPMH Needle Cleanup Log (December 29, 2025 – February 6, 2026)<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0090
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the log dated December 29, 2025 to February 6, 2026, from Glenda Short, PMH regarding needle cleanup be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.2
\nBriefing Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer, February 13, 2026 – Request from PMH to Distribute Individual Sharps Disposal Kits<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0091
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated February 13, 2026, from Will Tewnion, CAO, regarding a request from Prairie Mountain Health to Distribute Individual Sharps Disposal Kits be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.3
\nDecision Paper from Chief Administrator – Purchase of Bylaw Truck<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0093
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated February 13, 2026, from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the purchase of a 2023 Dodge RAM 1500 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.4
\nDecision Paper from Director of Public Works – Purchase of Tandem Dump Truck<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0092
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated February 13, 2026, from the Director of Public Works regarding the purchase of a Tandem Dump Truck be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.5
\nHandivan Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0094
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the January 2026 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.5
\nCouncil Reports<\/p>\n

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

8.1
\nInitiate RFP for Arena Architectural Design Plans<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0095
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River identified the development of a new community arena as a key community priority and an essential component of long\u2011term recreational and regional service planning; and
\nWHEREAS representatives of the Legacy Committee, Municipal Administration, and Council met to review the status of the project and have collectively agreed that the next critical step toward advancing the initiative is the completion of architectural design plans; and
\nWHEREAS the development of detailed architectural design plans will provide Council, community partners, and the public with a clear and accurate representation of the proposed facility, ensuring that future decisions are informed, transparent, and supported by a shared understanding of project scope and vision; and
\nWHEREAS the absence of finalized architectural design plans in past stages of the project may have made it challenging for stakeholders and external reviewers to fully understand the scale, purpose, and benefits of the proposed arena;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the preparation and issuance of a Request for Proposals for architectural design plans for the proposed new arena.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.2
\nInitiate RFP for Swirl Pool<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0096
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS Council has received and reviewed the Request for Proposals for the Swirl Pool project from the Director of Recreation;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes Administration to pursue a Request for Proposals to provide solutions for the replacement, rehabilitation, or alternative redesign of the existing swirl pool (hot tub) at the Swan Valley Credit Union Aquatic Centre.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.3
\nOSS Recycling Contract Extension<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0097
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nWHEREAS Multi\u2011Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) has indicated its intention to begin the planned transition and provincial takeover of Manitoba\u2019s recycling programs in 2027;
\nWHEREAS extending the existing Ottenbreit Sanitation Services (OSS) contract on a sole\u2011source basis represents the most practical and efficient option until the transition to MMSM; and
\nWHEREAS Council has received and reviewed the report from the Director of Public Works outlining the operational considerations and recommended approach for maintaining recycling services during the transition period;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the OSS recycling contract, including a 3.8% increase, be extended to May 31, 2027
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.4
\nTown Distribution of Individual Sharp Disposal Kits<\/p>\n

Moved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River approve the request from Prairie Mountain Health for the Town Office to serve as a pick\u2011up location for individual sharps disposal kits.
\nDefeated<\/p>\n

8.5
\nPurchase of Tandem Dump Truck<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0098
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River purchase a 2027 Kenworth T480 tandem dump truck from Inland Truck & Equipment for $249,784.64.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.6
\nPurchase of Bylaw Truck<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0099
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River purchase a 2023 Dodge RAM 1500 from Redline Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ltd. for $48,488.28 and the CAO be authorized to sign the bill of sale.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

Councilor Powell abstained from voting.<\/p>\n

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

10.
\nAccounts<\/p>\n

10.1
\nTo Receive Accounts<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0100
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
\n1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5613 to No. P5615 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $115,619.85 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $63,602.58 as listed on Schedule B.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.2
\nTo Approve Accounts<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0101
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 33588 to No. 33632 totaling $79,175.95 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $41,737.34 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $900.00 as listed on Schedule C
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.3
\nTo Approve Assessment Alterations<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0102
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nWHEREAS Section 326 of The Municipal Act provides that a municipality may impose supplementary taxes, and Subsections 300(6) and 300(6.1) provide that a municipality may cancel or reduce taxes, upon receipt of assessment alterations from Manitoba Assessment Services;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the assessment alterations provided by Manitoba Assessment Services on February 6th, 2026, be made to the Property and Business Tax Rolls, with the resulting increases totaling $480.70 and the resulting decreases totaling $41.90.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.
\nBylaws<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Resolution No: 2026-0103
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\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

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

Resolution No: 2026-0104
\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.
\nItems Arising out of Camera<\/p>\n

16.1
\nAssociated Engineering Proposal<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0105
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the proposal submitted by Associated Engineering for professional engineering and architechtural services be accepted and approved on behalf of the Town of Swan River by the Chief Administrative Officer
\nCarried<\/p>\n

17.
\nAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0106
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:54pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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