Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 10th in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:07 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2019/138
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 10th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2019/139
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 27th, 2019 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 2019 Financial Plan By-Law
Resolution No: 2019/140
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03/19, being a By-Law to adopt the 2019 Financial Plan and Tax Levy of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
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4.2 Animal Control By-Law
Resolution No: 2019/141
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04/19, being a By-Law to control animals within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
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4.3 Animal Control By-Law
Resolution No: 2019/142
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04/19, being a By-Law to control animals within of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
Connie Forbes – Yes
Robert Hanson – Yes
Wilmer Malcolm – Yes
Stephen Nadolney – Yes
Arnie Pedersen – Yes
Nestor Rizok – Yes
Brad Wyatt – Yes
4.4 Speed Limits By-Law
Resolution No: 2019/143
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05/19, being a By-Law to establish speed limits for the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
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4.5 Private Drainage: Draft Policy
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review Work Orders
5.2 2019-2021 Audit Appointment
Resolution No: 2019/144
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the audit proposal and appoint Sensus Partnership of Chartered Professional Accountants to complete the audit for the 2019-2021 fiscal years.
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5.3 Asset Management/GIS Software
Resolution No: 2019/145
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase and agreement for GIS software from CGIS.
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT 2019 Gas Tax Funds be used to fund the software.
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5.4 BR Recreation Commission: Community Foundation Grant
5.5 Building Sustainable Communities Grants: Review Criteria
5.6 CDI Funds – Pine River Community Centre: Discussion
5.7 Fire Department Truck Purchase: Review Purchasing Procedures
5.8 Fire Department Purchases
Resolution No: 2019/146
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
WHEREAS Fire Department Policy states that all purchases of the Fire Department must be authorized by Council in advance;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the purchase requests as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.9 Birch River Fire Hall: Discussion
5.10 Birch River WTP Truck Fill Pump
Resolution No: 2019/147
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase and installation of a pump for the Birch River Water Plant Truck Fill in accordance with the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade documentation as prepared by KGS.
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5.11 Utility Accounts – Residential Equlivancy Units: Discussion
Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 2019/148.
5.12 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2019/148
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos 20190328 to 20190398 be approved for payment in the amount of $84,465.80, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,976.70 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $4,696.91 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $9,263.98 for Receiver General for March 2019 be hereby approved.
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Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.
6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2019/149
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #27/19 to # 29/19 attached hereto.
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7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 SVSD: K-12 Education Review @ 12:00 p.m.
Resolution No: 2019/158
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS the Government of Manitoba is currently conducting a K-12 Education Review which includes the consideration of amalgamation of school divisions;
AND WHEREAS a loss of the local school board within the Swan River Valley will result in a huge economical and educational loss for the residents and students of the Valley;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request Minister Goertzen to consider the local voice through smaller local school boards and not mandate a reduction in school boards.
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8. Meeting Attendance and Reports
8.1 SLWCD Financial Plan Meeting
Resolution No: 2019/150
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve and Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District meeting to be held April 11th, 2019 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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8.2 MAFC Conference
Resolution No: 2019/151
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT District Fire Chief Dave Forbes and Fire Chief Michael Barschewsky of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Manitoba Fire Chiefs Conference to be held June 6th to 8th, 2019 in Brandon, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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8.3 AMM Workshop: HR Fundamentals for Leaders
Resolution No: 2019/152
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve and Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the AMM Human Resources Fundamentals for Leaders Workshop to be held May 9th or May 10th, 2019 in Winnipeg or Brandon, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9. General Business
9.1 Drainage Applications
Resolution No: 2019/153
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application(s) for Licence to Construct Water Control Works as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’.
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9.2 Emergency Plan/DFA Program: Review
9.3 Weight Restrictions
Resolution No: 2019/154
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
WHEREAS The Highway Traffic Act authorizes a Municipality as a traffic authority to restrict the allowable weight of vehicles that use part or all of a highway or structure forming part of it [86(9)(10)] with or without conditions;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby order weight restrictions on municipal roads as follows:
Effective April 15th to May 31st, 2019;
Single axle and axle groups be 90% of normal;
Travelling or hauling during this time be reported and authorized by the Municipality;
School buses and emergency vehicles are exempt;
The municipality be exempt in emergency situations.
For: 6 Against: 1
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9.4 Ethelbert Vet Board Alternate Representative
TABLED
9.5 2019 Mowing Maps: Councillors to Prepare Maps
9.6 Purchase Offer LGD Vested/Crown Administered Lands
Resolution No: 2019/155
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS Bison Conservation Ranch is the lease holder for the SE 25-34-20W and NW 26-34-20W and have requested to purchase such lands;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Crown Land/LGD Vested Land Purchase Offer Agreement for the following parcles; Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’:
SE 25-34-20W;
NW 26-34-20W
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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9.7 Request – G. Deger: Review
9.8 Request – T. Solomatenko: Work Order Approved
9.9 RM of Mountain Cleaning Contract
Resolution No: 2019/156
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Service Agreement for Cleaning Services for the RM of Mountain Office, Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
AND THAT Resolution No. 2019/135 be hereby repealed.
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10. Communications
10.1 Support CT Scanner Installation @ SV Health Centre: Submit Resolution No. 177/18
10.2 SVSFE Donation Request
Resolution No: 2019/157
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Swan Valley Sports and Fishing Enhancement Inc. annual banquet in the amount of $ 50.00.
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10.3 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review
10.4 LUD of Birch River Minutes: Review
10.5 Animal Control Report: Review
11. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2019/159
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 24th, 2019.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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