MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 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
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 March 13th, 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 27th, 2013 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the March 5th, 2013 Special Meeting of Council 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 Second & Third Reading Res. Nos. 78/13 & 79/13
4.2 Land Sales Policy: Res. No. 80/13
4.3 Animal Trap Policy: Res. No. 81/13
4.4 Levy for Special Fire Department Reserve: Res. No. 82/13
4.5 Tipping Fees: Res. No. 83/13
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03-13, being a By-Law for Exemption of Certain Lands from Taxation, be given second reading.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03-13, being a By-Law for Exemption of Certain Lands from Taxation, be given third and final reading; passed, signed and sealed.
Hanson – For
Soloway – For
Nadolney – For
Guignion – For
Rusk – For
Stockford – For
Fedoriw – For
CARRIED.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the Land Sales Policy as attached in Schedule ‘A’.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the Animal Trap Policy as attached in Schedule ‘A’.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby repeal the Policy regarding Levy for Special Fire Department Reserve, attached as Schedule ‘A’.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 1
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the Tipping Fee Policy and Municipal Lagoon Access Agreement as attached in Schedule ‘A’ and ‘B’.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
5. Financial
5.1 Grant-in-Aid: Res. No. 84/13
5.2 Accounts Payable: Res. No. 85/13
5.3 Budget: Review
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain request that Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation contribute to the 2013 road construction and maintenance programs for the Local Urban Districts within the Municipality on a 50/50 basis as follows:
L.U.D. of Birch River $4,320.00
Province of Manitoba $4,320.00
L.U.D. of Mafeking $870.00
Province of Manitoba $870.00
L.U.D. of Pine River $1,260.00
Province of Manitoba $1,260.00
TOTAL: $12,900.00
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20130248 to 20130304 be approved for payment in the amount of $48,308.26, including $4,542.90 for Councillor Indemnities, as authorized by By-Law 10/11.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve work order #09/13.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 11:00 a.m. Town/R.M. Swan River Recycle Committee – Recycle User Fees: Res. No. 87/13
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the $3.55 subsidy per capita as proposed for the 2013 Swan Valley Recycling Program.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
7.2 1:30 p.m. Cliff McKay, RCMP Swan River Detachment – Annual Review
8. General Business
8.1 2013 Tax Sale: Res. No. 88/13
8.2 Building Inspector: Res. No. 89/13
8.3 Building Permit: Res. No. 90/13
8.4 Problem Beaver Management Program: Res. No. 91/13
8.5 Request for Quotations: Res. No. 92/13 & 93/13
8.6 Offer to Purchase Lot 2 Plan 3040 Pine River, MB: Res. No. 94/13
8.7 MMAA Annual Conference Attendance: Res. No. 95/13
WHEREAS Section 365(2) of The Municipal Act states that Council may in any year designate the immediately preceding year or any earlier year as the year for which properties the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year must be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and costs;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the designated year for which properties in arrears will be offered for sale by auction be 2012, and that all properties liable therefore shall be sold for any portion of arrears of taxes outstanding at December 31, 2011;
AND THAT “costs” shall be the actual costs for each parcel listed for 2011 arrears and administration fees of $50.00 as set forth in Regulation 50/97;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the 2013 tax sale be held November 7, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers;
AND THAT TAXervice of Swan River be authorized to conduct the 2013 Tax Sale for the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Louis Delaurier for Building Inspection Services in 2013 as per contract attached as schedule ‘A’;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Building Permit #2013-01 for Dennis Thompson; Lot 23, Plan 1005;
AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Contribution Agreement with Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship regarding Problem Beaver Management as attached in schedule ‘A’;
AND THAT the Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 2
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the quotation from Fort Distributors for 2013 Dust Control Program as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the quotation from Wilmer Isaac Ent. for 2013 Mowing Program as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase Lot 2 Plan 3040, Pine River, MB from Otto Pelley in the amount of $50.00 plus $415.00 legal costs, OR $50.00 with transfer to be completed by the purchaser’s lawyer of choice within 90 days.
DEFEATED.
For 0 Against 7
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize the CAO 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 SCN – Parcel A Plan 2864; Parcel B Plan 977, Mafeking, MB: Review
9.2 Burnside & Ferriss – Lot 1 Plan 1245 Birch River: Res. No. 96/13
9.3 ODW 2012 Annual Audit Report Mafeking: Review
9.4 ICD Annual Banquet April 12th, 2013: Res. No. 97/13
9.5 SVPD Financial Statements December 31, 2012: Review
9.6 Ethelbert & District Vet Board Meeting Minutes March 4th, 2013: Review
9.7 MVSD Strategic Planning: Review
9.8 LUD Pine River Regular Meeting Minutes March 4th, 2013: Review
9.9 LUD Birch River Regular Meeting Minutes March 5th, 2013: Review
9.10 LUD Mafeking Regular Meeting Minutes March 9th, 2013: Review
9.11 RCMP Report Winnipegosis Detachment February 2013: Review
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a Notice of Appeal to be filed in Court of Queen’s Bench regarding File# SC12-14-00458 Rosteski vs. R.M. of Mountain.
DEFEATED.
For 1 Against 6
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Debbie Soloway to attend the IMCD Annual Banquet, April 12th, 2013 in Pine River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 7 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 27th, 2013.
The meeting adjourned at 3:07 p.m.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0