Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, November 7th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Nadolney was absent with notice.
CAO Paige Larocque 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. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2019/431
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the November 7th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2019/432
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held October 23rd, 2019 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Strategic Plan Discussion: Utilities, Waste Disposal
5. Financial
Councillor Pedersen joined the meeting.
5.1 Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2019/433
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the month ending October 31, 2019 as presented.
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Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
5.2 Audit Questionnaire: Reviewed
5.3 Manitoba 150 Grant: No Application For Mountain
5.4 Mafeking Water Rate Studies: Request Delegation to Attend Meeting
5.5 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2019/434
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20191204 to 20191281 be approved for payment in the amount of $520,650.94, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,194.17 and Direct Deposit in the amount of $4,633.04 as per By-Law 03/16 as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,465.43 for Receiver General for October be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 In Camera
Resolution No: 2019/435
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
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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Councillor Forbes declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting.
6.2 Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2019/436
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
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 Birch River Transfer Station Attendant: Interview
Resolution No: 2019/437
6.4 District Fire Chief: Review
Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.
7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2019/438
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #129/19 to #134/19 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 10:30 A.M. Robert Campbell: Rosa Road Bridge Guardrail
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 Fire Protection Workshop: No Attendance
9.2 North Mountain Riders Appreciation Evening: No Attendance
9.3 2019 Year End Supper: Dates
10. General Business
10.1 Drainage Works – NE 3-33-20W: Send In Map
10.2 Drainage Works – R. Metcalfe: Tabled
10.3 Request – Drainage Works on Road 129W: Councillor Will Arrange
10.4 Drainage Works – T. Thue: Invite As Delegation
10.5 Purchase: Steel Sign Posts
Resolution No: 2019/439
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase order for 100 steel sign posts at $32.83 each.
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10.6 2019 Gravel Useage: Reviewed
10.7 Pine River WTP Assessment: Reviewed Requirements & Suggestions
10.8 Workplace, Safety & Health Improvement Order: Reviewed
10.9 2020 Committee Appointments
Resolution No: 2019/440
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2020 Committee Appointments as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.9.1 SV RISE membership: Tabled
10.10 Cowan Wayside Park: Tabled
10.11 SV RISE – Incubator Project: Tabled
10.12 Outstanding Issue – Gate on Road: R. Campbell: Request Swinging Gate
10.13 Request to Purchase: Birch River
Resolution No: 2019/441
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Lot 6, Block 1, Plan 108; in Birch River, MB [Roll#300424.000] from Randy Hopkins in the amount of $545.61 plus transfer costs.
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11. Communications
11.1 Statement of Assets & Interests: Due November 30
11.2 2019 Tax Sale Recap: Reviewed
11.3 2019 Community Service Award
Resolution No: 2019/442
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the 2019 nomination and recognize Pauline Cameron for her years of dedicated community service.
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11.4 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Reviewed
11.5 RCMP Reports – Swan River Detachment: For Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2019/443
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on November 20th, 2019.
Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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