RM of Mountain Minutes – November 10, 2021

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at the RM of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.

Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson

Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
CAO Paige Wozny 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. Adoption of Agenda

Resolution No: 2021/362
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the November 10th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Matters Arising from Minutes

Resolution No: 2021/363
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held October 27th, 2021 and the special meeting minutes of Council held November 3rd, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. By-Laws & Policies

4.1 TCA & Physical Asset Reporting Policy

Resolution No: 2021/364
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Tangible Capital Assets & Physical Asset Reporting policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Financial

5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review

Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.

5.2 Monthly Financial Statements

Resolution No: 2021/365
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the month ending October 31st, 2021 as presented.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.3 Interim Audit Report: No Concerns with Financial Reporting

5.4 SV Community Foundation Grants: Review

5.5 Accounts Payable

Resolution No: 2021/366
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20211252 to 20211312 be approved for payment in the amount of $180,812.71, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $4,273.61 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $7,628.45 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,920.55 for Receiver General for October 2021 be hereby approved.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Personnel

6.1 Year End Appreciation

Resolution No: 2021/367
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the year end appreciation expenditure total in the amount of $750.00.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2 Water Treatment Course: Pine River

Resolution No: 2021/368
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize Jade Rody to take the Water Treatment I course and exam through Red River College as required by the Office of Drinking Water;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3 Water Treatment Courses: License Renewal
Resolution No: 2021/369
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase of the Small Water System Operator & Maintenance Courses for Connie Forbes;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Ward Reports & Work Orders

Resolution No: 2021/370
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #77/2021 to #80/2021 attached hereto.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Delegations/Petitions

9. Meeting Attendance and Reports

9.1 G4 Meeting

Resolution No: 2021/371
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby host the G4 meeting as per the G4 meeting schedule.
Connie Forbes – yes
Robert Hanson – no
Wilmer Malcolm – no
Stephen Nadolney – no
Arnie Pedersen – yes
Nestor Rizok – no
Brad Wyatt – yes
DEFEATED

10. General Business

10.1 MI Concerns: Forward to Maintenance Manager

10.2 By-Law Enforcement Review

Resolution No: 2021/372
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
WHEREAS By-Law Enforcement measures were ensued on several properties and animal owners within the RM of Mountain;
AND WHEREAS the By-Law Enforcement By-Law of the RM of Mountain provides that any costs related to the enforcement of by-laws shall be payable by the renter or property owner;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue invoice for renter and proeprty owner for all costs directly related to the issuance of property clean up or animal control orders as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.3 By-Law Enforcement – Animal Control: Review

10.4 2021 Tax Sale Recap: Review

10.5 Land Sale Request: Crozier

Resolution No: 2021/373

Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase Pt. NW 11-32-21W; in Pulp River, MB [Roll#31100.000] from L. Crozier in the amount of $1,513.42 plus transfer costs, with the following conditions:
the RM of Mountain is under no obligation, now or in the future, to provide access to such property;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.6 2022 Muniware Software Agreement

Resolution No: 2021/374
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with MuniWare for Support Services for 2022 and Software Licence agreement;
AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11. Communications

11.1 Promotional Materials
Resolution No: 2021/375
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the expenditure of promotional materials to a maximum of $1000.00.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.2 LUD of Birch River Minutes: Review

12. Adjournment

Resolution No: 2021/376
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on November 24th, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY