Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain council chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Connie Forbes and Arnie Pedersen.
CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
1. Call to Order
This meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2019/02
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 9th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2019/03
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held December 21st, 2018 be adopted as amended, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 SV Doctor Recruitment Levy 2019
Resolution No: 2019/04
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby approve the 2019 levy for Doctor Recruitment at a rate of $16.00 per captia for a total of $15,648.00.
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5.2.1 Membership Payments
Resolution No: 2019/05
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the 2019 membership payments as follows:
Manitoba Crime Stoppers: $146.70
Federation of Canadian Municipalities: $204.95
Hudson Bay Route Association: $300.00
Manitoba Good Roads Association: $200.00
Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association: $450.00
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5.3 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2019/06
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos 20190001 to 20190043 be approved for payment in the amount of $152,512.53, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $4,633.04 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of 6,890.58 for Receiver General for December 2018 be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 In Camera
Resolution No: 2019/10
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
WHEREAS Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act and Section 8.8 of the By-Law No. 01/16 authorize Council to close a meeting to the public to discuss certain matters;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss personnel.
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6.2 Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2019/11
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer 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.
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6.3 Mafeking Fire Department
Resolution No: 2019/12
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the resignations of the Mafeking Fire Department.
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6.4 Council Code of Conduct
Resolution No: 2019/13
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the resignation of Wilmer Malcolm and Connie Forbes from the fire services committee;
AND THAT the fire services committee be hereby dissolved.
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7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2019/07
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #01/19 to #02/19 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 SCN Delegation 11:00 AM: MDSA Agreement
9. Meeting Attendance/Reports
9.1 January Meeting Schedule
Resolution No: 2019/08
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the January 23rd, 2019 meeting date to January 25th, 2019.
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9.2 G5 Meeting February: Add Agenda Item
9.3 IMCD Merger Consultation Meeting
Resolution No: 2019/09
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Wilmer Malcolm and Steve Nadolney of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Turtle River/Intermountain Conservation District merger Consultation meeting to be held February 5th, 2019 in Dauphin, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Drainage Licences: None
10.1.1 Wuskwi Sipihk Drainage Licence: Await Formal Application
10.2 Breach of By-Law Garrow
TABLED
10.3 Animal Control Officer
Resolution No: 2019/14
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Carol Dutchak for Animal Control Services within Mountain as per contract attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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10.4 Emergency Services Coordinator
Resolution No: 2019/15
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Steve Nadolney for 2019 Emergency Coordinator Services as per contract attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND THAT Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.4.1 EMO Courses
Resolution No: 2019/16
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Emergency Coordinator Stephen Nadolney of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Emergency Management workshop to be held January 30th, 2019 in Dauphin, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10.5 RM of Mountain Vacant Lands: Offer for Sale 10 Parcels
10.6 Birch River/Mafeking Water Treatment Plants: Information
10.7 Request – Access to the SW 3-33-23W
Resolution No: 2019/17
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the best interest of the municipality to obtain title to a certain LGD Vested Crown Administered parcel;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request CLPA to transfer title of the following parcel back to the RM of Mountain;
SW 3-33-23W [Roll # 148100.000];
AND THAT the RM of Mountain request CLPA to remove this parcel from the joint agriculture agreement and lease listing so that the RM can facilitate an agreement;
AND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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10.8 2018 Recycling Reports: Review Along with Previous Years
11. Communications
11.1 LUD of Birch River Minutes: January 8th, 2019
11.2 LUD of Pine River Minutes: January 7th, 2019
11.3 Donation Request – Northern Neighbors: Request Denied
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2019/18
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on January 25th, 2019.
Meeting adjourned at 3:05
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