Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Acting Reeve: Stephen Nadolney
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice.
CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Acting Reeve Stephen Nadolney, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2022/166
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 8th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2022/167
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held May 25th, 2022 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Municipal ESS Policy: Draft Policy
4.2 TCA & Physical Asset Reporting Policy
Resolution No: 2022/168
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the amended Tangible Capital Assets & Physical Asset Reporting policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Manitoba Conservation & Climate Fund
Resolution No: 2022/169
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby apply under the Manitoba Conservation & Climate Fund for the following three projects:
Mafeking Water Plant Backup Generator;
Birch River Water Plant Backup Generator;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such applications online on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.3 Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2022/170
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
Roll Number Amount Outstanding
262100.000 $59.16
300593.000 $3.09
300708.000 $12.45
300513.000 $18.66
300503.000 $15.55
300708.000 $6.21
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5.4 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2022/171
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20220540 to 20220602 be approved for payment in the amount of $154,377.95, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $6,270.74 as per By-Law 03/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,412.45 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,482.64 for Receiver General for May 2022 be hereby approved.
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6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2022/172
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #33/2022 to #36/2022 attached hereto.
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7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 10:30 Daniel Flett, Properties in Birch River
8. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9. General Business
9.1 2022 DFA Flood Status: Discussion on Barricades and Proper Signage
9.1.1 Declaration of a State of Emergency: Expires June 13
9.2 Property Cleanup/Landlords Enforcement: Seeking Legal Advice
9.3 Audit of Waste Disposal & Recycling: Review Final Report When Available
9.4 Birch River Animal Control
Resolution No: 2022/173
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS an agreement with the Swan Valley Vet Clinic had provided an impound facility for at large animals;
AND WHEREAS we have been notified that the Swan Valley Vet Clinic will no longer continue after hours care of such animals;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase and installation of a small kennel facility at the Birch River Public Works building, to a maximum of $500.00. .
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9.4.1 Proposed Agreement Alteration: Animal Control
Resolution No: 2022/174
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS there have been some proposed adjustments to the Birch River Animal Control contract;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Animal Control Contract as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the Acting Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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9.5 Subdivision: NE 12-35-22W
Resolution No: 2022/175
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Subdivision No. 4617-22-7688 in the NE of 12-35-22 WPM [L.W.N. Holdings Ltd.];
With the following conditions:
Overdue taxes, if any, are required to be paid as a condition of final approval;
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9.6 Subdivision: NE 6-40-25W
Resolution No: 2022/176
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Subdivision No. 4617-22-7689 in the NE of 6-40-25 WPM [L.W.N. Holdings Ltd.];
With the following conditions:
Overdue taxes, if any, are required to be paid as a condition of final approval;
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9.7 Request to Purchase: Birch River [also Delegation]
Resolution No: 2022/177
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 Lot 28, Plan 1057; in Birch River, MB [Roll#300633.000] from D. Flett in the amount of the reserve bid;
AND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
The RM of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request,
The municipality shall grant permission to complete an approach installation to this parcel upon the receipt of the application fee, approval of required permits, and installation at the cost of the purchaser in accordance with policy specifications;
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9.8 Request to Purchase: Sclater
Resolution No: 2022/178
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 of Lots A/B, Plan 691; in Mountain South, MB [Roll#208100.000] from P. Wiebe in the amount of the reserve bid plus any legal or transfer costs;
AND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
The RM of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request;
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9.9 Burdock Issues – Mafeking: Discussion
9.10 WSFN House Fire: May 25th, 2022
Resolution No: 2022/179
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality has attended multiple fires of neighboring First Nation without any agreement in place;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby fine Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation not only the applicable fine under By-Law No. 05/21, but additional costs as per the Fire Department Rates policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10. Communications
10.1 Request for Volunteers: Review Concerns
10.2 Northern Neighbors Senior Citizen’s Club: By-Law Does Not Provide for Discounted Rates
11. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2022/180
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on June 23rd, 2022.
Meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
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