Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.



Members Present:
Reeve: Marvin Kovachik
Councillors:
1 – Wilmer Malcolm
2 – Stephen Nadolney
3 – Nestor Rizok
4 – Connie Forbes
5 – Jesse Larocque

CAO Robin Wiebe was present and acted as secretary.

The meeting was called to order at 10:01 A.M. by Reeve Marvin Kovachik, quorum being present.

Forbes
Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 12th, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Public Hearing held June 28th, 2017 regarding Zoning Variance No. VAR02-2017 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held June 28th, 2017 be adopted as amended, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Larocque
WHEREAS municipal policy states Fire Department equipment must only be used for fire protection, suppression, emergency services or training unless authorized by Resolution of Council;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the request of the Birch River Fire Department to operate the 1995 F-700 in the NW Roundup Parade July 28th, 2017.
CARRIED.

Nadolney
Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Request for Quotation from SRFD for surplus (4) SCBA’s and (15) tanks per schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.

Larocque
Malcolm
RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20170766 to 20170858 be approved for payment in the amount of $102,809.51, including 6,769.65 for Council indemnities, as per By-Law 03/16, and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of 4,436.33 as attached hereto as Schedule A.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $5,370.47 for Receiver General June 2017 be approved for payment.
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT Cheque No. 20161644 be void and replaced with Cheque No. 20170766 as it is stale dated.
CARRIED.

Larocque
Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #088/17 to #101/17 attached hereto.
CARRIED.

Nadolney
Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work order #102/17 attached hereto.
CARRIED.

Rizok
Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council & Staff of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the IMCD Beaver Management Workshop in Pine River, MB on August 10th, 2017:
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillor Nadolney and Councillor Malcolm of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the IMCD planning Meeting in Ethelbert, MB on August 22nd, 2017;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.

Larocque
Forbes
WHEREAS LGD-Vested Crown-Administered leases become vacant from time to time, and the municipality has been notified the following leases have been surrendered:
NW 26-34-20 WPM South & East of River
SW 26-34-20 WPM
NE 27-34-20 WPM North & West of River
NW 21-34-20 WPM
SE 23-34-20 WPM
NW 26-34-20 WPM North & West of River
NE 27-34-20 WPM South & East of River
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby:
Authorize CLPA to continue to administer these parcels and advertise them for lease.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Rental Agreement for Lots 23/24, Plan 1086 [Roll #300716.000 & 300171.000], Birch River, MB, Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’;
AND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
CARRIED.

Nadolney
Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Rental Agreement for 2.02 acres on SW 6-33-20W [Roll #103300.000], Pulp River, MB, Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’;
AND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase Parcels #5/6 Plan #1577; in Novra, MB [Roll #301466 and #301469] from John D. Thompson in the amount of $2,955.25;
Plus $490 legal and administration costs [2 parcels]
Subject to the following additional Terms and Conditions:
Receipt of (gross) proceeds of sale (plus legal fees if applicable) in full
CARRIED.

Forbes
Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Request for Quotation from Minty’s Moving Ltd. & Campbell Construction for ford crossing removal, preparation & bridge installation as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.
Kovachik – For
Malcolm – For
Nadolney – For
Rizok – For
Forbes – For
Larocque – For
Wyatt – For

Wyatt
Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Request for Quotation from M.I.T. for seal coat Road 253N at Mafeking as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’.
CARRIED.

Wyatt
Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into Undeveloped Road Allowance Development Agreement with Gerald Kryzanowsky as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.

Nadolney
Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain accept recommendations for the position of Gravel Checker [by Ward] as attached in Schedule ‘A’ hereto.
CARRIED.

Nadolney
Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the closure of the Municipal Office Friday, July 28th, 2017 to accommodate participation in the North-West Roundup Parade.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby declare the 19th Annual Cowan Trail Celebration being held August 26th, 2017 a community event and open to the public.
CARRIED.

Nadolney
Forbes
WHEREAS Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act and Section 8.8 By-Law No. 01/16 authorize Council to close a meeting to the public to discuss certain matters;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss legal matters.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of the committee of the whole be adjourned, and that the regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be re-opened to the public.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on July 26th, 2017.
Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
CARRIED.