{"id":40717,"date":"2026-04-11T11:21:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T16:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40717"},"modified":"2026-04-11T11:21:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T16:21:58","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-march-17-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2026\/04\/11\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-march-17-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – March 17, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux with Councilors Powell, Bobick, White, McKenzie, and Whyte in attendance. <\/p>\n

Absent with notice:<\/p>\n

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

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

1.
\nCall meeting to order
\nMayor Jacobson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0139
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 17, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0140
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes for the March 3, 2026, regular meeting of Council be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

4.1
\nChad Cunningham – Evolution AV<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0141
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the information provided by Chad Cunningham be received; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Chad Cunningham be invited to speak as a delegation.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

6.
\nCommunications<\/p>\n

6.1
\nEmail from Executive Director, AMM, March 3, 2026 – 2026 AMM June District Meeting Resolution Process<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0142
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated March 3, 2026, from Denys Volkov, regarding the 2026 June District Meeting Resolution Process be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.2
\nInvitation from Owner\/Manager, Home Hardware – Invitation to Grand Opening Celebration<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0143
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the invitation from Rachel Schindler, regarding an invitation to their Grand Opening Celebration be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.
\nReports<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0144
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\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: 2026-0145
\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
\nDirector of Recreation’s Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0146
\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
\nReport from Acting Chief Administrative Officer, March 6, 2026 – Repeal Zoning Bylaw 19\/2025<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0147
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated March 6, 2026, from the Acting Chief Administrative Officer, regarding Zoning Bylaw 19\/2025 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.2
\nHandivan Report for February<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0148
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the February 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
\nAppointment of Municipal Noxious Weed Inspector<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0149
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Derrick Piwish be appointed Municipal Noxious Weed Inspector for the Town of Swan River from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.2
\nReceive SV Vet Services District 2025 financial statements<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0150
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2025, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.3
\nCommunity Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0151
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is a charitable organization that is focused on the creation of permanent endowment funds; and
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation\u2019s goals include the promotion of philanthropy in the Swan Valley, sustaining permanently endowed funds, fulfilling community needs, and providing community leadership; and
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation promotes the development of children, youth and seniors\u2019 programs, promotes the arts, cultural and heritage activities, and promotes the enhancement of the environment; and
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation supports health, wellness, sports and recreation as well as other community activities and facilities; and
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation is a vehicle for donors to contribute their cash, trusts, bequests or real property to create permanent endowments that will build and improve our Swan Valley community;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT on behalf of the Town of Swan River, we do hereby proclaim April 20 – April 26, 2026, as Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week in the Town of Swan River.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

10.
\nAccounts<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0152
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
\n1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5619 to No. P5621 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $107,352.95 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. General Account Cheque No. 33671 in the amount of $44,558.20 as per attached Schedule B.
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $59,561.65 as listed on Schedule C.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0153
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 33665 to No. 33670 totaling $9,449.55 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. General Account Cheques No. 33672 to No. 33702 totaling $95,572.73 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $52,865.73 as listed on Schedule C
\n4. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $880.00 as listed on Schedule D
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.
\nBylaws<\/p>\n

11.1
\nThird Reading – Bylaw 20\/2025 – Maintain and Regulate Unsightly Property<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0154
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 20\/2025 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to maintain and regulate unsightly property be read a third time and be approved.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – absent
\nTanya Powell – yes
\nAinslie White – no
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.2
\nRepeal Zoning Bylaw 19\/2025<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0155
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nWHEREAS Zoning Bylaw 19\/2025 was prepared to consolidate previous amendments and to make minor adjustments to the bylaw; and
\nWHEREAS the Swan Valley Planning District’s updated Development Plan is set to be approved shortly and this document will necessitate a full review of the Zoning Bylaw to ensure compatibility;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Zoning Bylaw 19\/2025 be repealed.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.3
\nThird Reading – Bylaw 18\/2024 – Cancel Authorized Borrowing Authority<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0156
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw 18\/2024, being a Bylaw of The Town of Swan River to cancel authorized borrowing authority, be read a third time and passed.
\nDon Bobick – yes
\nLance Jacobson – yes
\nGlen McKenzie – yes
\nDavid Moriaux – absent
\nTanya Powell – yes
\nAinslie White – yes
\nDuane Whyte – yes
\nCarried Unanimously<\/p>\n

11.4
\nFirst Reading – Bylaw 4\/2026 – Amend borrowing for 13th Ave S local improvement<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0157
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw 4\/2026, being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to amend its By-Law No. 14\/2024, which provided for the Expenditure and Borrowing of money for the installation of curb, gutter and asphalt pavement at the 300 Block of 13th Ave S and the 1300 Block of 3rd St S as a Local Improvement, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Resolution No: 2026-0158
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\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

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

Resolution No: 2026-0159
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\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

17.
\nAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0160
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 8:53 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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