MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA.


Members Present:

Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors:
1 – Debbie Soloway
2 – Steve Nadolney
3 – Dane Guignion
4 – Nelson Rusk
5 – Wayne Stockford
6 – Bert Fedoriw

Councillor Rusk left the meeting at 1:20 p.m.
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 May 22nd, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

2.2 Adoption of Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the May 8th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

3. Matters Arising from Minutes

4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 By-Law 04/13 Aggregate Mining License and Aggregate Transport License: First Reading

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04/13, being a By-Law for Aggregate Mining License and Aggregate Transport License, be introduced and given first reading.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

5. Financial
5.1 Accounts Payable

Councillor Soloway declared an interest and left the meeting for Res. No. 168/13.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20130520 to 20130572 and 20130574 to 20130550 amounting to $37,163.38 be approved for payment, and that Cheque No. 20130573 for $25.00 be void.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0

Councillor Soloway returned to the meeting.

6. Ward Reports & Work Orders

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #20/13 to #24/13.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 11:00 am Communities That Care – Bev Pollen, Board Member

8. General Business
8.1 RFQ Mobile Home, Centre Street, Birch River, MB: Res. No. 170/13
8.2 SPL Meeting May 9th, 2013: Res. No. 171/13
8.3 Current Road Closures: Updated
8.4 Dust Control: Res. No. 172/13
8.5 Fire Ban: Remains in effect
8.6 BRFD Tanker: Reviewed
8.7 Office Renovation: Res. No. 173/13
8.8 Banked Time Payout: Res. No. 174/13
8.9 Casual Public Works/Gravel Checking: Reviewed hiring
8.10 SVEMD Regular Meeting May 13th, 2013

Councillor Rusk and Councillor Nadolney gave written notice of motion regarding renewal of SVEMD membership.

8.11 LUD of Pine River By-election: Acclamation
8.12 Problem Beaver Management: Message from Blake Paterson
8.13 GFL Used Oil Recycling: Res. No. 175/13
8.14 G7 Regular Meeting June 3rd, 2013 Birch River Legion: Res. No 176/13
8.15 June District Meeting: Res. No. 177/13
8.16 Bill 33 Municipal Modernization Act: Review development
8.17 Tax Sale Agreement: Request to alter agreement denied
8.18 Water Leak Complaint: Refer drainage issue to LUD of Birch River
8.19 Animal Control: Res. No. 178/13

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Proposal for mobile home on 221 Centre Street, Birch River from Jesse Larocque as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend a meeting with SPL on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 in Birch River, MB;

AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 1

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby set the following terms and conditions for the 2013 Dust Control Program:
-500 feet
-12’ pass
-1,000 litres
-$300.00
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of blinds for the Administration Building, quote attached as Schedule ‘A’.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize the CAO’s unused banked time to May 17th, 2013 be paid out as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve GFL Environmental to implement a recycling program at Birch River waste disposal grounds for collection of used oil, used oil filters, oil related plastics, and unused antifreeze.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby cancel the G7 regular meeting to be held June 3rd, 2013 in Birch River, MB.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0

WHEREAS historically Disaster Financial Assistance programs do not compensate mitigation measures, allowing only repair of existing infrastructure to its original state (roads for example);

AND WHEREAS much damage occurs repeatedly in the same locations due to similar weather events, and will continue indefinitely;

AND WHEREAS mitigation measures, although costly at times, can be cost effective in the long-run;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain lobby this Provincial Government through AMM to reconsider its approach to Disaster Financial Assistance to include mitigation measures as compensable expenses.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the resignation of the By-Law Enforcement Officer as attached;

AND THAT the CAO be authorized to advertise to fill the position.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0

9. Other Communications

9.1 MB WSB BR WTP: Accept proposal for 2014 tender/construction
9.2 MIT Heavy Trucks: Review
9.3 Birch River Legion: Res. No. 179/13
9.4 Birch River Busy Beavers 4-H Club: Highway Clean up provided by Ward 5
9.5 MB Children & Youth Opportunities – Green Team Students: Review
9.6 Souris Glenwood Veterinary Clinic Board: Res. No. 180/13
9.7 Ethelbert & District Veterinary Services Board Meeting Minutes May 7th, 2013: Review
9.8 By-Law Enforcement Report April 2013: Review; adjust call out April 2013
9.9 LUD Pine River Regular Meeting Minutes May 10th, 2013: Review
9.10 LUD Mafeking Regular Meeting Minutes May 11th, 2013: Review

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain contribute $1500.00 to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #48 Birch River, MB for ATV trail clean-up.
DEFEATED.
For 0 Against 6

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain grant the request of the Souris Glenwood Veterinary Clinic Board for a letter of support requesting re-instatement of infrastructure funding to veterinary clinics.
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 June 12th, 2013.

The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0