MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD MONDAY, APRIL 8, 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 April 8th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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2.2 Adoption of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the March 27th, 2013 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 By-Law No. 05/13 2013 Annual Financial Plan & Tax Levy By-Law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law #05-13, being the 2013 Annual Financial Plan & Tax Levy By-Law, be introduced and given first reading.
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5. Financial
5.1 Accounts Payable: Res. No. 125/13
5.2 Municipal Insurance Policy: Res. No. 126/13
5.3 SVMAC 2012 Audited Financial Statements: Reviewed
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20130351 to 20130398 be approved for payment in the amount of $78,665.70, including $4,850.73 for Councillor Indemnities, as authorized be By-Law 10/11.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain renew the Certificate of Insurance with Western Financial Group with the additions and disposals listed in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorized the purchase of various required Workplace Safety and Healthy equipment and supplies as attached in Schedule ‘A’.
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7. Delegations/Petitions
8. General Business
8.1 MTS Meeting April 3rd, 2013: Reviewed
8.2 Small Claims File #SC12-14-00458: Reviewed
8.3 Problem Beaver Management: Reviewed
8.4 Firefighters: Res. No. 128/13
8.5 Request for Quotations: Res. Nos. 129 & 130/13
8.6 Alarm upgrade and monitoring: Tabled
8.7 PUB Order NO. 31/13 Mafeking Utility: Res. No. 131/13
8.8 BR WTP upgrades: Update
8.9 Sandbag Order: Review Inventory
8.10 Animal Control Complaints: Reviewed
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby designate Kelsey Doerksen as a Junior Firefighter of the Pine River Fire Department subject to the following conditions:
-Express written consent is received from the Junior Firefighter’s parent(s)/guardian(s);
-The Junior Firefighter’s active involvement will be limited to attending meetings and training, and light duty on scene as directed by the Fire Chief.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the quotation for large culvert at R.M. Compound from Orest Kolisnyk as attached in Schedule ‘A’.
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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 $200.00 plus $415.00 legal costs.
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WHEREAS the mechanism is only capable of collecting either $12.00 or $16.00 per 1,000 gallons of bulk water at Mafeking Water Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS water rate study submitted to the Public Utilities Board included a bulk water rate of $14.00 per 1,000 gallons;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the Public Utilities Board to review and vary the bulk water rate submitted to $12.00 for the first 12 months, and $16.00 thereafter.
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9. Other Communications
9.1 MAFRI Community Pastures: Reviewed
9.2 BRCC Sports Grounds: Defer to LUD
9.3 Pine River 4H Club: Res. No. 132/13
9.4 SVVS District Board Meeting Minutes March 25th, 2013: Reviewed
9.5 LUD Birch River Meeting Minutes April 2nd, 2013: Reviewed
9.6 LUD Mafeking Regular Meeting Minutes April 7th, 2013: Reviewed
9.7 RCMP Report Swan River Detachment February/March 2013: Reviewed
9.8 RCMP Report Winnipegosis Detachment March 2013: Reviewed
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain contribute $50.00 to Pine River Eager Beavers 4H Club.
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10. Adjournment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 24th, 2013.
The meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m.
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