{"id":40965,"date":"2026-08-24T07:51:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40965"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T20:00:56","slug":"town-of-swan-river-minutes-july-21-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2026\/08\/24\/town-of-swan-river-minutes-july-21-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Swan River Minutes – July 21, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux with Councilors Powell, Bobick, White, 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: <\/p>\n

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

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

Resolution No: 2026-0371
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the July 21, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

3. Approval of Minutes<\/p>\n

3.1 Approval of Minutes – June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0372
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes for the June 16, 2026, regular meeting of Council be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

3.2 Approval of Minutes – July 3rd, 2026 Special Meeting<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0373
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes for the July 3rd, 2026, special meeting of Council be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

3.3 Approval of Minutes – July 14th, 2026 Special Meeting<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0374
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes for the July 14th, 2026, special meeting of Council be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

4.1 Open Public Hearing – Variance Order 02\/2026 – 301 Parkview Dr<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0375
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting be adjourned and the public hearing on Variance Order 02\/2026 be opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.1.1 Close Public Hearing – Variance Order 02\/2026 – 301 Parkview Dr<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0376
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this Public Hearing be closed at 7:05 pm and the Regular Meeting be re-opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.1.2 Variance Order 02\/2026 – 301 Parkview Dr<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0377
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Variance Order Application 02\/2026 for 301 Parkview Dr be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.2 Open Public Hearing – Variance Order 03\/2026 – 6 Silverwood Dr<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0378
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting be adjourned and the public hearing on Variance Order 03\/2026 be opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.2.1 Close Public Hearing – Variance Order 03\/2026 – 6 Silverwood Dr<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0379
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this Public Hearing be closed at 7:09 pm and the Regular Meeting be re-opened.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

4.2.2 Variance Order 03\/2026 – 6 Silverwood Dr<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0380
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Variance Order Application 03\/2026 for 6 Silverwood Dr be approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

6. Communications<\/p>\n

6.1 Email from CN, June 22, 2026 – Rail Safety Week Proclamation Request<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0381
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated June 22, 2026, from CN, regarding Rail Safety Week 2026 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.2 Email from RCMP CMC Secretariat, June 22, 2026 – 2026 Census of Population – Contract Policing Implications for Emerging and Demerging Municipalities<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0382
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email and attachments dated June 22, 2026, from RCMP CMC Secretariat, regarding 2026 Census of Population – Contract Policing Implications for Emerging and Demerging Municipalities be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.3 Letter and Advertisement from PMH, June 24, 2026 – Volunteers Needed<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0383
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter and advertisement dated June 24, 2026, from Prairie Mountain Health regarding volunteer recruitment be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.4 Letter from Federal Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, July 6, 2026 – Federal Assistance for Flood Response and Recovery<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0384
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated July 6, 2026, from the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, regarding federal assistance be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.5 Email from MMSM, June 25, 2026 – Recycling Paper Cups<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0385
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated June 25, 2026, from MMSM, regarding recycling paper cups be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.6 Email from Fire Chief, July 7, 2026 – Fire Marque<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0386
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the email dated July 7, 2026, from the Fire Chief, regarding the Fire Marque be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.7 Letter from Municipal and Northern Relations, July 8, 2026 – Financial Information Return<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0387
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter dated July 8, 2026, from Municipal and Northern Relations, regarding financial information be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.8 2023 Supplementary Report from Auditor<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0388
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the supplementary report dated July 15, 2026, from Linda Cole Chartered Professional Accountant Inc. relating to their audit of the Town of Swan River consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.9 Bulletin from Municipal and Northern Relations – Accommodation Tax Legislative Changes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0389
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the bulletin dated July 16, 2026, from Municipal and Northern Relations, regarding Accommodation Tax legislative changes be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

6.10 Building Permits<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0390
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Building Permits 16\/26 through 25\/26 with a total estimated value of $1,864,399 be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7. Reports<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026-0391
\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 Director of Public Works’ Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0392
\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 Director of Recreation’s Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0393
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Recreation’s report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4 Other Reports<\/p>\n

7.4.1 Briefing Report from the CAO, June 23, 2026 – Correction to Public Reserve Shoreline Vegetation Management Bylaw<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0394
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated June 23, 2026, from the Chief Administrative Officer, regarding a correction to the Public Reserve Shoreline Vegetation Management Bylaw be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.2 June 2026 Heavy Rains – Emergency Response Review<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0395
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipal Emergency Coordinator Report, the Director of Public Works \u2013 Flood After Action Analysis Report, the Flood Map, and the CAO After Action Report that were reviewed by Council during the June 24, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.3 Briefing Memo from the Director of Public Works, June 9, 2026 – Starlite Trailer Court Water Leak<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0396
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated June 9, 2026, from the Director of Public Works, regarding a water leak at the Starlite Trailer Court be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.4 Briefing Report from the CAO, June 8, 2026 – Water Agreement<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0397
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated June 8, 2026, from the Chief Administrative Officer, regarding the Water Agreement with the Municipality of Swan Valley West be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.5 Handivan Report for June 2026<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0398
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the June 2026 Swan River Handi-Transit Van Report be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.6 Briefing Report from the CAO, July 8, 2026 – Role of Council During an Emergency<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0399
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated July 8, 2026, from the Chief Administrative Officer, regarding the role of Council during an emergency be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.7 Briefing Report from the CAO, July 10, 2026 – Accommodation Tax Bylaw<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0400
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated July 10, 2026, from the Chief Administrative Officer, regarding the Accommodation Tax Bylaw be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.8 Briefing Report from the CAO, July 16, 2026 – Amend Emergency Plan – Evacuation Order<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0401
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated July 16, 2026, from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding amending the Emergency Plan be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.4.9 Briefing Report from the Director of Public Works – Building Permits for Flood Related Repairs<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0402
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated July 21, 2026, from the Director of Public Works, regarding Building Permits for flood related repairs be received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

7.5 Council Reports<\/p>\n

8. New Business<\/p>\n

8.1 Rail Safety Week 2026<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0403
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 21 to 27 2026;
\nWHEREAS 252 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2025; resulting in 69 avoidable fatalities and 60 avoidable serious injuries;
\nWHEREAS educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways, and obeying established traffic laws) will reduce the number of avoidable fatalities and injuries cause by incidents involving trains and citizens;
\nWHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public\/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; and
\nWHEREAS CN and Operation Lifesaver have requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT National Rail Safety Week be declared from September 21 to 27, 2026.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.2 Consideration of Procedures Bylaw<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0404
\nMoved By: Ainslie White
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nWHEREAS at the June 23, 2026, Committee of the Whole, Council directed that the drafting of a revised Procedures Bylaw be considered;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration be directed to include on the August 11, 2026, Committee of the Whole agenda the matter of a revised Procedures Bylaw; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council commits to provide any proposed amendments to the Chief Administrative Officer before the cut off date of August 7th, 2026, for the next Committee of the Whole.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.3 Starlite Trailer Court – Water Leak<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0405
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nWHEREAS a leak in the Star Lite Mobile Home Park water distribution system discharged directly into the sewer system and was not detectable during normal maintenance;
\nWHEREAS the leak resulted in an abnormally high utility bill of $30,491.44; and
\nWHEREAS the property owner has been advised that water leak credits are granted only once per property and any future leak-related charges will be the owner\u2019s responsibility;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration is authorized to issue a credit of $21,916.04 to Star Lite Mobile Home Park, representing the difference between the billed amount and the average utility cost for the same quarter over two previous years.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.4 Swan Valley Employment and Training Project (SVETP) – 2026 – 2027 Renewal Agreement<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0406
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nWHEREAS the Town of Swan River has an ongoing agreement with the Province of Manitoba as service provider for the Swan Valley Employment and Training Project;
\nWHEREAS the Province of Manitoba is requesting renewal of the agreement and amendments to the previous agreement to accommodate year end closing requirements; and
\nWHEREAS the CAO has reviewed the updated Agreement with the Province of Manitoba Project Officer responsible for this matter and supports the minor revisions contained therein,
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the renewed agreement and associated amendments be received and approved.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.5 Appointment of Acting Chief Administrative Officer<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0407
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Darren Harvey, Director of Public Works, is appointed to act in the capacity of Chief Administrative Officer from Friday July 24, 2026, to Friday July 31, 2026, inclusive, and shall assume all responsibilities and authorities of the position during that period.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.6 Amend Emergency Plan – Evacuation Order<\/p>\n

Moved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River 2026 Emergency Plan be amended to:
\nAdd to Section 2.1 and Appendix C a duty for the Mayor that they may order an Evacuation;
\nAdd to Section 2.1 and Appendix C a duty for the Municipal Emergency Coordinator that they may order an Evacuation;
\nAdd to Appendix C that the Local Authority Administrator \/ Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) may order an Evacuation; and
\nAdd to Appendix E, section 1.1., 3rd paragraph, \u201cAn assigned Incident Commander may order an Evacuation.\u201d.
\nTabled<\/p>\n

Councilor Powell: Motion to table to the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting. Councilor White: Seconded. Vote Result: Carried.<\/p>\n

8.7 Building Permits for Flood Related Repairs<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0408
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nWHEREAS three flooding events in the Town of Swan River have caused significant damage to private properties; and
\nWHEREAS property owners are required to obtain a building permit for repairs or renovations resulting from flood damage;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT any building permit fees associated with flood-related repairs or renovations shall be paid by the Town of Swan River; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Swan River submit claims to the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA), where eligible, to recover the costs incurred for funding these flood-related permits.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

8.8 Letter to Municipality of Swan Valley West – Response to Water Agreement Request<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0409
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the letter to the Municipality of Swan Valley West regarding its request for information about water utility rates and the water agreement be approved and authorized for delivery to Reeve Bill Gade.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

9. Unfinished Business<\/p>\n

10.Accounts<\/p>\n

10.1 To Close Trust Account for Medical Recruitment Committee Funds<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0410
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nWHEREAS on December 1, 2025, the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation passed a resolution to transfer all Medical Recruitment funds to the Town of Swan River, in trust for the Medical Recruitment Committee; and
\nWHEREAS Town of Swan River Council resolved at its meeting held December 16, 2025, that the Chief Financial Officer of the Town of Swan River is hereby authorized to establish the necessary trust account and facilitate the transfer of Medical Recruitment funds as requested; and
\nWHEREAS the trust account was setup but no Medical Recruitment funds were transferred into it;
\nBE IT RESOLVED that the account setup by the Town of Swan River in trust for Medical Recruitment Committee funds be hereby closed.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.2 To Adopt the December 2024 financial statements<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0411
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Financial Statements for the Twelve Months Ending December 31st, 2024, be adopted as received.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.3 To Add Unpaid Accounts to Taxes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0412
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: David Moriaux
\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 $3,179.32;
\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 August 1st, 2026.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.4 To Approve Assessment Alterations<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0413
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\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 July 16th, 2026,be made to the Property and Business Tax Rolls, with the resulting increases totaling $1,733.02 and the resulting decreases totaling $580.23.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.5 To Receive Accounts<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0414
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be received:
\n1. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5640 to No. P5642 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $129,794.71 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5643 to No. P5645 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $144,858.39 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. General Account Cheque No. 34015 in the amount of $14,756.00 as listed on Schedule C
\n4. Payroll Account Cheques No. P5646 to No. P5648 and Direct Deposit Payments totaling $133,093.39 as listed on Schedule D
\n5. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $64,961.71 as listed on Schedule E.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

10.6 To Approve Accounts<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0415
\nMoved By: Tanya Powell
\nSeconded By: Duane Whyte
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following accounts be approved for payment:
\n1. General Account Cheques No. 33974 to No. 34014 totaling $77,741.12 as listed on Schedule A
\n2. General Account Cheques No. 34016 to No. 34060 totaling $107,592.06 as listed on Schedule B
\n3. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $860.00 as listed on Schedule C
\n4. Direct Deposit Payments totaling $44,116.89 as listed on Schedule D
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11. Bylaws<\/p>\n

11.1 First Reading – Bylaw 08\/2026 – Public Reserve Shoreline Vegetation Management<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0416
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Ainslie White
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 08\/2026 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 first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.2 Second Reading – Bylaw 06\/2026 – Control of Traffic and Parking Vehicles Bylaw<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0417
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 06\/2026 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to control traffic and parking of vehicles be read a second time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

11.3 First Reading – Bylaw 09\/2026 – Short-Term Accommodation Tax Bylaw<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0418
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\nSeconded By: Tanya Powell
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Bylaw No. 09\/2026 being a Bylaw of the Town of Swan River to impose a Short-Term Accommodation Tax on any Short-Term Accommodations be read a first time.
\nCarried<\/p>\n

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

13. Member Privilege<\/p>\n

14. In Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0419
\nMoved By: Don Bobick
\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. Out of Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0420
\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. Items Arising out of Camera<\/p>\n

17. Adjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026-0421
\nMoved By: Duane Whyte
\nSeconded By: Don Bobick
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council now adjourn at 9:24 pm.
\nCarried<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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