MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA.

Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: 1 – Debbie Soloway, 2 – Steve Nadolney, 3 – Dane Guignion, 4 – Nelson Rusk, 5 – Wayne Stockford, 6 – Bert Fedoriw
Councillor Nadolney left the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
CAO Robin Wiebe 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. Agenda/Minutes

2.1 Adoption of Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 27th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

2.2 Adoption of Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the February 13th, 2013 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

3. Matters Arising from Minutes

4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 By-Law 03/13 Exemption of Certain Lands from Taxation First Reading

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03-13, being a By-Law for Exemption of Certain Lands from Taxation, be introduced and given first reading.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

5. Financial
5.1 Accounts Receivable: Reviewed
5.2 Accounts Payable: Res. No. 62/13
5.3 Financial Statement: Res. No. 63 & 64/13
5.4 Insurance Policy – Councillor Coverage: Reviewed

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20130182 to 20130233 amounting to $24,228.69 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Unaudited Financial Statement for the month ending December 31, 2012, be accepted as presented.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize the transfer of $1,638.24 from the General Reserve Fund in respect of 2012 capital expenditures on upgrades to the Administration Office.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

6. Ward Reports & Work Orders

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve work orders #06/13 to #08/13.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 1:30 pm Dan Soprovich, Lands Manager, WSFN

8. General Business
8.1 By-Law Enforcement Services: Reviewed Applications
8.2 Utility Supervisor/Operator: Reviewed Applications
8.3 Pine River WTP: Tabled
8.4 Request for Proposals: Dust Control & Mowing – Obtain quotations, Surplus Capital Assets – Advertise
8.5 Road Maintenance: Reviewed
8.6 Complaint/Request Form: Reviewed
8.7 Office Renovation: Update
8.8 MMAA Conference: Res. No. 66/13
8.9 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal: Presentation

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Kim Paterson to attend the MMAA conference April 28th – May 1st, 2013 in Brandon, MB:

AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

9. Other Communications

9.1 SVSD Consultation Meeting Invitation: Res. No. 67/13
9.2 IMCD Beaver Bounty & Forage Seed Programs: Reviewed
9.3 Barry Verbiwski, Furbearer & Human-Wildlife Conflict Management: Reviewed
9.4 MB EMO & SVEMD: Reviewed
9.5 MTS Meeting Request March 20th, 2013: Confirm
9.6 ODW 2012 Annual Audit Report Birch River: Reviewed
9.7 CLPA Applications GP 66280, EASE 66645, EASE 66647: Reviewed
9.8 RCMP Swan River Detachment January 2013: Reviewed

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Robin Wiebe to attend the Budget Consultation Meeting of the SVSD on March 5th, 2013 in Swan River, MB;

AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0

10. Adjournment

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on March 13th, 2013.

The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 0