RM of Mountain Minutes – September 25, 2019

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.


Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Nadolney was absent with notice.
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 10:05 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.

2. Adoption of Agenda

Resolution No: 2019/377
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the September 25th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
For: 5 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Matters Arising from Minutes

Resolution No: 2019/378
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council and the Variance Public Hearing held September 10th, 2019 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
For: 5 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. By-Laws & Policies

Councillor Pedersen joined the meeting.

4.1 Strategic Planning Discussion: Protective Services

4.2 Birch River Water Rates By-Law

Resolution No: 2019/379
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 09/19, being a By-Law to provide for water rates within the LUD of Birch River, be given second reading.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.3 Mafeking Water Rates By-Law

Resolution No: 2019/380
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 10/19, being a By-Law to provide for water rates within the LUD of Mafeking, be given second reading.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.4 Building By-Law

Resolution No: 2019/381
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 13/19, being a Building By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.4.1 Building Permit Report

Resolution No: 2019/382
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Building Permit report as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT there are no further concerns or requirements.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.5 Snowplow Account Policy: Continue Service

5. Financial

5.1 Financial Statements: Review

5.2 2019 Birch River Pool: Review 2019 Season

5.3 Menard Bridge: Bridge Replacement Reserve

Resolution No: 2019/383
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the payment of Invoice No. 8356 from Balchen & Kulchycki Surveys in the amount of $4,820.38 and Legal Fees in the amount of $829.77 for the Menard crossing to be paid from the Bridge Reserve Fund.
For: 6 Against:

5.4 Office Debit Machine

Resolution No: 2019/384
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase and monthly payment for the Municipal Office debit machine through Moneris;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.5 Accounts Payable

Resolution No: 2019/385
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20191088 to 20191142 be approved for payment in the amount of $136,559.28, and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $4,633.04 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Personnel: Discussion

7. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders

Resolution No: 2019/386
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #115/19 to #120/19 attached hereto.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Delegations/Petitions

8.1 11:00 A.M. Garry Urbanowski, Forsythe Road: Reviewed Proposal

8.2 1:00 p.m. Kirby Christensen, Pine River: Drainage Issues on Road 188N

Councillor Nadolney attended the meeting via teleconference for item 8.3.

8.3 1:30 P.M. Curtis Yaschyshyn, MI re: Culvert on PTH #20

9. Meeting Attendance and Reports

9.1 Meeting Dates November/December

Resolution No: 2019/387
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the November and December regular meetings of Council to November 7th, and 20th and December 4th and 20th, 2019.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.2 October 9th Board of Revision

Resolution No: 2019/388
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint the following to the 2019 Board of Revision:
Robert Hanson, Chairperson
Wilmer Malcolm
Steve Nadolney
Nestor Rizok
Connie Forbes
Arnie Pedersen
Brad Wyatt
Paige Larocque, Secretary
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.3 Muniware Training Session

Resolution No: 2019/389
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cindy Duchesne and Joan Mosiondz of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Muniware Training seminar to be held November 4/5th, 2019 in Winnipeg, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10. General Business

10.1 Drainage Applications

Resolution No: 2019/390
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
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’.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.2 Forsythe Road: Pursue Registering East/West Road

10.3 Land for Lease/Purchase

Resolution No: 2019/391
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the applications to lease or purchase as stated below:
Legal Description Roll Number Lease/Purchase Purchaser/Leasee
Pt. NE 31-32-20W 24200.000 Purchase D. Guignion
Pt. NW 11-32-21W 31100.000 Lease L. Crozier
Pt. NE 9-32-22W 44700.000 No Sale
Pt. SE 16-34-23W 211200.000 Purchase T. Kaletsch
Pt. SE 23-34-23W 214400.000 No Sale
Pt. SW 23-34-23W 214600.000 No Sale
Pt. SE 20-35-22W 242700.000 Purchase T. Wowchuk
Lot 10, Plan 687 263000.000 Purchase O. Kolisnyk
Lot 1, Plan 3043 301036.000 No Sale
Lot 2, Plan 3034 301119.000 No Sale
Lot 1, Plan 3034 301120.000 No Sale
Pt. SW 12-43-26W 301865.000 No Sale For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Councillor Wyatt left the meeting.

10.4 Gravel Crushing Contract: Advertise

10.5 Mountain North – Hauling: Investigate Other Contracts

10.6 Mountain South Gravel: Advertise

10.7 Request – D. Livingston, Hay on RM Land: Request Granted

10.8 Request to Purchase – Birch River: Did Not Meet Reserve Bid

11. Communications

11.1 LUD of Mafeking September Minutes: Reviewed

12. Adjournment

Resolution No: 2019/392
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on October 9th, 2019.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
For: 5 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY