Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 at the Council chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes and Brad Wyatt.
Councillors Malcolm and Pedersen were absent with notice.
CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
1. Call to Order
Resolution No: 2021/400
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
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2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2021/401
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the December 22nd, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/402
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held December 8th, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Continuing Education Policy
Resolution No: 2021/403
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Continuing Education policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Transfers to Reserves
Resolution No: 2021/404
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the following year end reserve transfers:
Reserve Fund Transfer Amount
Birch River Utility Reserve $7,237.65
Mafeking Utility Reserve $2,873.22
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5.3 Interim Operating Budget
Resolution No: 2021/405
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the following 2022 Interim Operating Budget as per Section 163 of the Municipal Act to allow for expenditures:
GENERAL OPERATING $580,000.00
General Government $250,000.00
Protective $40,000.000
Transportation $250,000.00
Environmental Health $40,000.00
Public Health & Welfare $20,000.00
Economic Development $20,000.00
Recreation & Culture $10,000.00
Fiscal $50,000.00
BIRCH RIVER UTILITY OPERATING $50,000.00
MAFEKING UTILITY OPERATING $30,000.00
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5.4 BSC Grant Application Intake – JANUARY 17 DEADLINE
5.4.1 Way to Go Consulting: Election Orientations
Resolution No: 2021/406
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the consultant agreement with Way to Go Consulting Inc. for the Council orientations agreement, with the approval of funding under the Building Sustainable Communities grant;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of Council.
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5.5 Municipal Green Initiatives Funding: Review Large Scale Projects/Regional Efforts
5.6 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2021/407
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
Roll #300733.000 $122.48
Roll #300701.000 $15.57
Roll #300513.000 $12.45
Roll #300503.000 $21.80
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5.7 Uncollectable Accounts
Resolution No: 2021/408
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby write off the following invoices deemed uncollectable:
Invoice Number Amount Uncollectable
20210038 $956.00
20210040 $1,197.00
20210046 $1,656.00
20210068 $1,257.00
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5.8 Ethelbert Vet District
Resolution No: 2021/409
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2022 municipal allocation to the Ethelbert Vet District in the amount of $2000.00;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain budget further funds to make the Spay and Neuter program through the Ethelbert Vet District a permanent program;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.9 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/410
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20211363 to 20211519 be approved for payment in the amount of $95,672.85, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $13,647.59 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
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6. Personnel
6.1 Public Works & Utility Supervisor: Discussion
6.2 Pine River Water Plant Operator: Review
7. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2021/411
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #81/2021 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 G4 Meeting Review
9.1.1 SV RISE Dissolution: Review
9.1.2 SV Airport Commission: Review Contribution Agreement
10. General Business
10.1 RM of Mountain Office: Safety Upgrades
10.2 Committee Appointments
Resolution No: 2021/412
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the 2022 committee appointments as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.3 Land Sale Request: Pine River
Resolution No: 2021/413
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Lots 12/13, Plan 1058; in Pine River, MB [Roll#76000.000 and 76100.000] from A & C Zimmer in the amount of $1,735.27 plus transfer costs;
AND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
Development be subject to applicable building and development by-laws;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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11. Communications
11.1 MMSM 2022 Payments: Review
11.2 Northern Woods & Water Highway Association
Resolution No: 2021/414
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize payment of 2022 membership to the Northern Woods & Water Highway Association.
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11.3 LUD of Birch River Committee
Resolution No: 2021/415
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS a resignation of LUD Member Ray Wotton was recieved by the Chief Administrative Officer on December 10th, 2021;
AND WHEREAS under section 105(1) of the Municipal Act Council has the opportunity to either call a by-election to fill the position, or allow the position to remain vacant until the next general election;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the LUD of Birch River committee to operate with a vacant position until the next general election on October 26th, 2022.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021/416
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
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 January 12th, 2022
Meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
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