Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 via zoom.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve 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 9:30 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2021/021
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 27th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
For: 6 Against:
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/022
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held January 13th, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Building By-Law Review: Remain Unchanged
4.2 By-Law Enforcement: Animal Control & Property Maintenance
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
Councillor Forbes joined the meeting.
5.2 2021 Budget – Ward Budgets: 5% Increase
5.3 2021 Airport Budget
TABLED
5.4 2021/2022 Farmland Beaver Control Program: Apply for 1,610 Tags
5.5 Building Sustainable Communities Fund: Review Projects
5.6 MWSB Water & Sewer Programs: No Capital Projects
5.7 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/023
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20210054 to 20210107 be approved for payment in the amount of $42,225.12, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,290.33 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
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6. Personnel
6.1 In Camera
Resolution No: 2021/024
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act and Section 8.8 of the By-Law No. 01/16 authorize Council to close a meeting to the public to discuss certain matters;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss personnel.
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6.2 Out of In Camera
Resolution No: 2021/025
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of the committee of the whole be adjourned, and that the regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be re-opened to the public.
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6.3 Pine River Backup Operators: Review
6.4 Leave of Absence
Resolution No: 2021/026
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby offer employee on leave Blue Cross, Disability and Life Insurance benefits if both employer and employee portions are paid by employee.
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6.5 Green Team Student Applications: Apply for 3 Positions
7. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2021/027
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #004/2021 to #008/2021 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 By-Law Enforcement Webinar
Resolution No: 2021/028
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT CAO Paige Larocque of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the By-Law Enforcement webinar to be held February 12, 2021;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9.2 Wellness Webinar Series
Resolution No: 2021/029
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Office Staff of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Wellness Series Webinar through MMAA;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Birch River Water Plant Upgrades: Review
10.2 Access to SW 32-34-23W: Review Case Law
10.3 Road Allowance By-Law: Gate Agreements
10.3.1 Gate Agreement: Bison Ranch
Resolution No: 2021/030
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Gate Agreement with Bison Conservation Ranch as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.3.2 Gate Agreement: Chernyk
Resolution No: 2021/031
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Lease and subsequent Gate Agreements with L. Chernyk for a portion of the SE 4-35-23W as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.4 Sunterra Horticulture – Mafeking
Resolution No: 2021/032
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby support the Peat Exploration Permit for Sunterra Horticulture for the Mafeking area with the condition that any permitting, licenses and exploration be in conjuction with any applicable municipal by-laws;
AND THAT Sunterra continue to engage the Municipality and local residents throughout the process.
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11. Communications
11.1 Waste Disposal Closure Plans: Need Information From Councillor
11.2 Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week
Resolution No: 2021/033
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS the Community Foundation of Swan Valley is a charitable organization that is focused on the creation of permanent endowment funds; and
WHEREAS the Community Foundation’s goals include the promotion of philanthropy within the Swan River Valley, including the RM of Mountain, sustaining permanently endowed funds, fulfilling community needs, and providing community leadership;
WHEREAS the Community Foundation promotes a variety of programs, activities and iniatives within the valley;
AND WHEREAS the Community Foundation is a vehicle for donors to contribute their cash, trusts, bequests or real property to create permanent endowments that will build and improve our Swan Valley Community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby proclaim February 21st to February 27th, 2021 as Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week within the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
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11.3 Birch River Swimming Pool Grant: Review
11.4 BSC – Swan River Legion Support
Resolution No: 2021/034
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby support the BSC application of the Baseball Legacy Committee of Swan River for a Consession and storage facility at the Swan River Legion Park.
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11.5 Swan River CT Scanner: Review
11.6 Emergency Plan: Approved by the Province
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2020/035
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 February 10th, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
For: 7 Against:
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