MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: 1 – Debbie Soloway 4 – Nelson Rusk
2 – Stephen Nadolney 5 – Wayne Stockford
3 – Dane Guignion 6 – Bert Fedoriw
CAO Robin Wiebe was present and acted as secretary.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Agenda/Minutes
2.1 Adoption of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 9th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended.
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2.2 Adoption of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 31st, 2012 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Birch River LIP – WTP: Review Financing Options
5. Financial
5.1 Account Payable
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20130001 to 20130039 be approved for payment in the amount of $136,280.97.
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5.2 Accounts Receivable
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid accounts presented in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto be added to the real property tax account of each account holder.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid accounts presented in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto be written off as uncollectable.
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5.3 Swan Valley Vet Board
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following 2013 membership fees and budget requirements be authorized for payment:
Swan Valley Veterinary Services District Board $5,679.00
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5.4 Insurance Coverage on Tax Sale Property Acquisition: Not Practical – Tender Structures
6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve work orders #01/13 to 02/13.
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7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 1:00 pm David Jones, Regional Park Specialist- MB Conservation; Ann Dandeneau, Business Development Specialist – MAFRI: Regrets unable to attend request to reschedule
8. General Business
8.1 Resignation of Mafeking Fire Chief: Res. No. 08/13
8.2 WHS Courses: Res. No. 09/13
8.3 2013 Council Meeting Dates: Res. No. 10/13
8.4 SVCU Representatives: Res. No. 11/13
8.5 Snowplow Request: Res. No. 12/13
8.6 Gravel Tender: Res. No. 13/13
8.7 Animal Control Complaints: Review, letter response; review contract, advertisement for By-Law Enforcement
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the resignation of Mafeking Fire Chief, and that a meeting of the Fire Services Committee be convened to recommend a replacement.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize registration and attendance at the following Workplace Safety and Health seminars in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
SAFE Committee Basics March 19th, 2013: Robin Wiebe
Inspecting Your Workplace March 20th, 2013: Stephen Nadolney
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby reschedule the November 2013 Regular Meetings of Council to November 6th and November 20th, 2013, and December Regular Meetings to December 4th and December 18th, 2013.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain appoint Robert Hanson to represent the Municipality at the Swan Valley Credit Union’s Annual Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 22nd, 2013 in Swan River;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain regularly perform winter maintenance and snow clearing on Ford Crossing Road, Ward 3, per ratepayer request.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorizes the CAO to advertise the Gravel Tender for the 2013 season.
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9. Other Communications
9.1 Burnside & Ferriss – Easement Agreements: Review Outstanding
9.2 Dan Soprovich, Lands Manager WSFN – MDSA: Invited to Council Meeting
9.3 MLG – Municipal Amalgamation: Review Developments
9.4 MB Conservation – Problem Beaver Management Program: Review allotment distribution
9.5 MVSD – Strategic Planning Consultation: Res. No. 14/13
9.6 Swan Valley RISE Report to December 13th, 2012: Community Works Loan program review
9.7 Animal Control Report December 2012: Review report and expenses
9.8 RCMP Report Winnipegosis Detachment December 2012: Review
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Dane Guignion be authorized to represent the RM of Mountain to attend the MVSD Community Forum at Ethelbert School on January 22nd, 2013;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. Adjournment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on January 24th, 2013.
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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