MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 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.
Councillor Stockford left the meeting at 1:35 p.m.

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:25 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 24th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

2.2 Adoption of Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the April 8th, 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 No. 05/13 2013 Annual Financial Plan & Tax Levy By-Law: Second & Third Reading
4.2 PUB Review & Vary Board Order No. 160/12 Tipping Fees: Review
4.3 LIP Mafeking and Birch River WTPs: Review

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law #05-13, being the 2013 Annual Financial Plan & Tax Levy By-Law, be given second reading.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law #05-13, being the 2013 Annual Financial Plan & Tax Levy By-Law, 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.

5. Financial
5.1 Accounts Receivable: Review
5.2 Accounts Payable: Res. No. 140/13

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20130399 to 20130458 amounting to $134,738.57 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

6. Ward Reports & Work Orders

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #12/13 to #14/13.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

7. Delegations/Petitions

8. General Business
8.1 Office Renovation: Review
8.2 Personnel – WSF PPE; Backup Operator(s): Post Local Notices
8.3 TONS Workshop Attendance: Res. No. 142/13
8.4 Mining Claim: Review/Submit Concerns
8.5 Subdivision 4-617-12-7035: Res. No. 143/13
8.6 RFP Lot 21 Plan 820 Birch River: Res. No. 144/13
8.7 SCN Parcel B Plan 977 Mafeking: Review
8.8 SVEMD Satellite Phones: Res. No. 145/13
8.9 Oil Recycling: Contact GFL
8.10 Animal Control: Review
8.11 Pine River LUD Member Resignation/By-Election: Res. No. 146/13
8.12 MOS/MLG Municipal Amalgamation: Review
8.13 MB Provincial Budget: Review
8.14 June District Meeting Resolutions: Review

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Bert Fedoriw to attend the TONS (Transportation Options Network for Seniors) workshop on May 13th, 2013 in Portage la Prairie, MB for Handi-Transit Services operating in rural Manitoba;

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Subdivision No. 4-617-12-7035 in the SE 14-35-22 WPM subject to the recommendations of the Community Planning Services Report dated March 5th, 2013.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase Lot 21 Plan 820, Birch River, MB from Dennis Lagace in the amount of $200.00 reserve bid plus $415.00 legal costs, purchaser’s choice to have the transfer completed by the RM’s lawyer.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of a satellite phone as proposed by SVEMD, attached as Schedule ‘A’.
DEFEATED.
For 0 Against 7

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the By-Election to fill a vacancy on the LUD of Pine River for one (1) Committee Member be set for June 19th, 2013.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0

9. Other Communications

9.1 SV RISE March 14th, 2013: Review
9.2 PMHA Stakeholder Meeting April 30th, 2013: Res. No. 147/13
9.3 Problem Beaver Management: Review
9.4 IMCD April 17th, 2013 Correspondence: Review
9.5 Notice of Public Hearing: Review
9.6 Town of Swan River – Recreation Feasibility Study: Res. No. 148/13
9.7 Farm Safety Date Sponsorship Request: Res. No. 149/13
9.7 LUD Pine River Regular Meeting Minutes April 12th, 2013: Review

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Robert Hanson to attend the Prairie Mountain Health Authority Stakeholder meeting on April 30th, 2013 in Swan River, MB;

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

BE IT RESOVLED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain grant the request of the Town of Swan River for a letter of support to submit with the Recreation Feasibility Study Grant application.
DEFEATED.
For 0 Against 6

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain contribute $25.00 to the Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day for Grade 5/6 G7 students.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 1

10. Adjournment

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on May 8th, 2013.

The meeting adjourned at 1:48 p.m.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0