{"id":40763,"date":"2026-05-09T07:55:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T12:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40763"},"modified":"2026-05-12T20:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T01:45:50","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-april-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2026\/05\/09\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-april-7-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – April 7, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 7th, 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: 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: Rachel Schindler, Home Hardware; and Judy Holland, 300 Valley Road S. <\/p>\n

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

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

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

Resolution No: 2026-0167
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 7, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0168
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes for the March 17, 2026, regular meeting of Council be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

4.1
\nOpen Public Hearing – Variance Order 01\/2026 – Swan River Home Hardware<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0169
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting be adjourned and the Public Hearing on Variance Order 01\/2026 be opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.1.1
\nClose Public Hearing – Variance Order 01\/2026 – Swan River Home Hardware<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0170
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Hearing for Variance Order 1\/2026 be closed at 7:04 pm and the Regular Meeting be re-opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.1.2
\nVariance Order 01\/2026 – Swan River Home Hardware<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0171
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Variance Order 01\/2026 be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.2
\nOpen Public Hearing – Bylaw 1\/2026 Special Service – Police Protection<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0172
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council open the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1\/2026 being a Special Service Levy for Police Protection.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.2.1
\nClose Public Hearing – Bylaw 1\/2026<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0173
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1\/2026 be closed at 7:09 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.3
\nOpen Public Hearing – Bylaw 2\/2026 Special Service – Other Services<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0174
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council open the Public Hearing for Bylaw 2\/2026 being a Special Service Levy for various Special Services.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.3.1
\nClose Public Hearing – Bylaw 2\/2026<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0175
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Hearing for Bylaw 2\/2026 be closed at 7:10 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.4
\nOpen Public Hearing – Bylaw 3\/2026 – Special Service Residential Waste and Recycling<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0176
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council open the Public Hearing for Bylaw 3\/2026 being a Special Service Levy for Residential Waste and Recycling.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.4.1
\nClose Public Hearing – Bylaw 3\/2026<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0177
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Hearing for Bylaw 3\/2026 be closed at 7:17 pm and the Regular Meeting be re-opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.5
\nRCMP Sgt. Craig Lidster \u2013 Acting Swan River RCMP Detachment Commander<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0178
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT RCMP Sgt. Craig Lidster, acting Swan River RCMP Detachment Commander, be invited to speak as a delegation.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

6.
\nCommunications<\/p>\n

6.1
\nLetter from the Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations, March 26, 2026 – Budget 2026 Municipal Funding<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0179
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated March 26, 2026, from the Honourable Glen Simard, regarding 2026 Municipal Funding be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.2
\nLetter from Secretary-Treasurer, SVSD, March 10, 2026 – Notice of Tax Requirements 2026<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0180
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated March 10, 2026, from the Secretary-Treasurer of the Swan Valley School Division, regarding tax requirements for 2026 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.3
\nLetter and Notice from CN, March 26, 2026 – Right-of-way Vegetation Management<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0181
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter and notice dated March 26, 2026, from CN, regarding right-of-way vegetation management be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.
\nReports<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0182
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\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: 2026-0183
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\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: 2026-0184
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Recreation’s report and Aquatic Centre Before and After Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4
\nHandivan Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0185
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the March 2026 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.5
\nMemo from Chief Administrative Officer – SRDCRC Operational Grant<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0186
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated March 31, 2026, from the Chief Administrative Officer, regarding the SRDCRC Operational Grant be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.6
\nCouncil Reports<\/p>\n

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

8.1
\nReschedule Regular Meeting of Council from April 21, 2026, to April 28, 2026<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0187
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nWHEREAS the annual Association of Manitoba Municipalities Spring Convention will be held from April 21, 2026, to April 23, 2026;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be rescheduled to take place on April 28, 2026, at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.2
\nEconomic Development Officer<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0188
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nWHEREAS Economic Development has been identified as a strategic priority for the Town of Swan River;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration be directed to examine the feasibility and potential benefits of establishing a new classification within the Town of Swan River\u2019s organizational structure titled Economic Development Officer; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this examination include a review of potential responsibilities, including collaboration with surrounding municipalities and the promotion of the Town of Swan River’s economic and tourism opportunities.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

10.
\nAccounts<\/p>\n

10.1
\nTo Affirm Annual Operating Grant to Swan River and District Community Resource Council<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0189
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nWHEREAS the Swan River and District Community Resource Council (SRDCRC) was approved for an Operational Grant in 2024, but no resolution was carried by Council;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the SRDCRC\u2019s annual operational grant of $1,000.00, which commenced in 2024, be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.2
\nTo Approve Annual Operating Grant to Royal Canadian Mounted Police<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0190
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize payment of the annual grant of $300 to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, to be used towards the rental costs for the Centennial Arena and parking lot for the Emergency Day event.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.3
\nTo Approve Annual Operating Grant to Swan River Community Centre<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0191
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize payment of an annual grant of $4,000 to the Swan River Community Centre, once the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 have been received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.4
\nTo Approve Annual Operating Grant to Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0192
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize payment of the annual grant of $4,000.00 to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce, to be used towards the Chamber\u2019s projects and operations, once the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 have been received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.5
\nTo Approve Allocation for 2026 One-Time Grants<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0193
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the allotment of $8,000 for the 2026 Financial Plan for use by Administration for the 2026 One\u2011Time Grant Program.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.6
\nTo Add Unpaid Accounts to Taxes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0194
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\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 $3,210.70;
\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 May 1st, 2026.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.7
\nTo Approve Assessment Alterations<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0195
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\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 March 20th and 30th, 2026,be made to the Property and Business Tax Rolls, with the resulting increases totaling $2,310.44 and the resulting decreases totaling $241.04.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.8
\nTo Receive Payments<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0196
\nMoved By: David Moriaux
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
\n1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5622 to No. P5624 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $120,415.43 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payment in the amount of $272.88 as listed on Schedule B.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.9
\nTo Approve Payments
\nResolution No: 2026-0197
\nMoved By: Glen McKenzie
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 33703 to No. 33756 totaling $88,276.87 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $72,364.76 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $880.00 as listed on Schedule C
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.
\nBylaws<\/p>\n

11.1
\nFirst reading of By-Law 1\/2026 Special Service – Police Protection<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0198
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 1\/2026, being a bylaw of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for Police Protection as a special service for the Town of Swan River for the years 2026 and 2027 both inclusive, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.2
\nFirst reading of By-Law 2\/2026 Special Service – Other Services<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0199
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 2\/2026, being a bylaw of the Town of Swan River to establish a rate for the following Special Services: Fire Protection, Street Lighting, Street Cleaning, Sidewalks and Boulevards, Ditches and Drainage, Recruitment\/Retention of Medical Professionals, Snow Removal and Dust Control, Road Maintenance and Reconstruction, and Emergency Measures, for the Town of Swan River for the years 2026 and 2027 both inclusive, be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.3
\nFirst reading of By-Law 3\/2026 Special Service – Residential Waste and Recycling<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0200
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 3\/2026, being a bylaw 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 2026, 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: 2026-0201
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\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: 2026-0202
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Glen McKenzie
\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: 2026-0203
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 10:09pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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