MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: 1 –___________ 4 – Nelson Rusk
2 – Stephen Nadolney 5 – Wayne Stockford
3 – Dane Guignion 6 – Bert Fedoriw
Councillor Soloway was absent with notice.
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 24th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0
2.2 Adoption of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 24th, 2013 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0
3. Matters Arising from Minutes
4. By-Laws & Policies
5. Financial
5.1 Account Payable
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20130040 to 20130099 amounting to $66,114.60 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0
5.2 MB WSB Offer
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Offer of The Manitoba Water Services Board respecting the Birch River Water Treatment Plant Upgrading subject to the municipality securing financing for its share of the project;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0
6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 11:00 a.m. Jim Unger – Mafeking Fire Department
8. General Business
8.1 Mafeking Fire Chief: Res. No. 20/13
8.2 G7 Attendance: Res. No. 21/13
8.3 2013 Mayors, Reeves and CAO Meeting Attendance: Res. No. 22/13
8.4 Province Manitoba Budget Consultation Meeting Attendance: Res. No. 23/13
8.5 Request for Proposals: Review
8.6 By-Law Enforcement: Finalize ad and contract proposal
8.7 Office Renovation: Under construction
8.8 Northern Neighbors Roof
8.9 Report from Premier Luncheon January 18th, 2013
8.10 Municipal Amalgamation: Res. No. 24/13
8.11 Rosteski Hearing January 23rd, 2013: Debrief
8.12 CLPA Classification & Sales: Res. No. 25/13
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby appoint Jim Unger as Fire Chief of the Mafeking Fire Department.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 1 Abstained 1
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and CAO of the RM of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the G7 meeting on February 4th, 2013 in Minitonas, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve and CAO of the RM of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the 2013 Mayors, Reeves and CAO’s meeting on March 22nd, 2013 in Dauphin, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby be authorized to attend the Government of Manitoba pre-budget consultation meeting in Swan River, MB on January 28th, 2013;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Council and CAO to attend the Manitoba Local Government Municipal Amalgamation Seminar in Swan River, MB on February 12th, 2013;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
WHEREAS rural municipal tax base is primarily agriculture based;
AND WHEREAS Crown grazing and crop leases constitute a significant share of rural municipal tax base;
AND WHEREAS Government and Non-Government Organizations (a Block Planning Committee for example) historically and currently place reservations on Crown Land restricting or prohibiting agriculture use;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED a Grant-In-Lieu of tax be paid to municipalities on Crown Land with a code or reservation that restricts or prevents the lands from being leased for agriculture purposes.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0
9. Other Communications
9.1 H. Davy: Res. No. 26/13
9.2 Prairie Mountain Health – Swan River Health Services: Res. No. 27/13
9.3 RM Minitonas – Variation Application: Review
9.4 Town of Swan River – Public Hearing Zoning Amendment: Review
9.5 HMC Management Inc. – Richardson Recreation & Wellness Centre: Decline
9.6 Airport Commission: Review request
9.7 LUD Birch River Regular Meeting Minutes January 8th, 2013
9.8 LUD Pine River Regular Meeting Minutes January 11th, 2013
9.9 LUD Mafeking Regular Meeting Minutes January 20th, 2013
9.10 RCMP Report Swan River Detachment December 2012
9.11 Municipal Officials Seminar: Res. No. 28/13
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase Parcel 5, Plan 1245, Birch River from H. Davy and M. Davy in the amount of $200.00 for parcel with transfer to be completed by the purchaser’s lawyer of choice within 60 days.
DEFEATED.
For 0 Against 6
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain is authorized to attend the Prairie Mountain Health Authority community stakeholder meeting on January 30th, 2013 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 1
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and CAO of the RM of Mountain be authorized to attend Municipal Officials Seminar in Brandon in April 2013;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0
10. Adjournment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 13th, 2013.
The meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0