Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice.
CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
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: 2020/018
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 21st, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2020/019
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 8th, 2020 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
For: 6 Against:
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Strategic Planning: Review Discussions
4.2 Business Licence By-Law: No Charge for Delivery of Products Only
4.3 Watershed District By-Law
Resolution No: 2020/020
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01/2020, being a By-Law to provide for the RM of Mountain to participate in the Inter-Mountain and Swan Lake Watershed Districts, be given second reading.
For: 6 Against:
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4.4 Watershed District By-Law
Resolution No: 2020/021
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01/2020, being a By-Law to provide for the RM of Mountain to participate in the Inter-Mountain and Swan Lake Watershed Districts, be given third and final reading.
Connie Forbes – yes
Robert Hanson – yes
Wilmer Malcolm – absent
Stephen Nadolney – yes
Arnie Pedersen – yes
Nestor Rizok – yes
Brad Wyatt – yes
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Reviewed
5.2 2019 Year End Financials
Resolution No: 2020/022
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer of $50,000 to the Road Maintenance Reserve Fund.
For: 6 Against:
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5.3 2019 Grants to Organizations
Resolution No: 2020/023
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the following payments as per the 2019 Financial Plan:
Swan Valley Doctor Recruitment and Retention: $15,648.00
Swan Valley Animal Protection League: $1,500.00
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.4 2020 Dr. Recruitment Fund: Review with G5
5.5 Sclater Bridge Repairs
Resolution No: 2020/024
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Bridge Replacement Reserve Fund in the amount of $79,300.79 for repairs to the Sclater Bridge in 2019.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.6 Beaver Form Submission: Review Ward Allocation Next Meeting
5.7 2020 Beaver Program: Councillors to Determine Number of Tags
5.8 2020 Budget Discussion: Distribution of Ward Budgets
5.9 2020 Recreation Commission Payments: Requests from Commissions Before Payment
5.10 Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2020/025
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
Roll #300513.000 $38.40
Roll #300593.000 $3.12
Roll #300466.000 $6.24
Roll #300722.000 $18.69
Roll #300473.000 $25.95
Roll #64900.000 $100.00
For: 6 Against:
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5.11 2020 Dust Control Pricing: Offer Dust Control at $375/Site
Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 2019/026.
5.12 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2020/026
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20200056 to 20200115 be approved for payment in the amount of $111,895.05, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,538.79 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
For: 5 Against:
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Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.
6. Personnel
6.1 2020 Fire Department Members
Resolution No: 2020/027
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2020 Fire Department membership for the Mountain North/South Fire Department in accordance with the RM of Mountain By-Law No. 01/19.
For: 6 Against:
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6.2 In Camera
Resolution No: 2020/028
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
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.
For: 6 Against:
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6.3 Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2020/029
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
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.
For: 6 Against:
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6.4 Staff Sick Leave
Resolution No: 2020/030
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the payment as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto for Municipal Office Staff.
For: 6 Against:
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7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 M. Barschewsky – Outstanding Tax Penalty
Resolution No: 2020/036
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel penalty applied to roll # 138100.000.
For: Against: 6
DEFEATED
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 Clinic Expansion Meeting
Resolution No: 2020/031
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve Robert Hanson of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Swan Valley Clinic Expansion meeting to be held January 21st, 2020 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.2 Webinar: Strategic Planning
Resolution No: 2020/032
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve and Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Strategic Planning Webinar to be held January 27th, 2020;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
For: 6 Against:
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9.3 MWSA Municipal Issues Seminar: No Interest
9.4 Building Inspector Seminar
Resolution No: 2020/033
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Building Inspector, Ron Lewicki of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Annual Spring seminar to be held April 28/29, 2020 in Winnipeg, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
For: 6 Against:
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10. General Business
10.1 Removal of Menard Bridge: Discuss with Contractor
10.2 CLPA LGD Vested Crown Land
Resolution No: 2020/034
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
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 13-34-20W [Roll # 164700 & 164800]
SW 23-34-20W [Roll #169400.000]
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby:
Request CLPA Transfer title back to the RM of Mountain;
For: 6 Against:
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10.3 IMCD/SLWCD Representative
Resolution No: 2020/035
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Leonard Wasylciw to the SLWD Citizen Representative for the Lower Swan River/Sinclair Subdistrict.
For: 6 Against:
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10.4 Unused Roads//Decommissing Roads: Reviewed Procedures/Municipal Requirements
10.5 Complaint/Request – Snowplowing LUD of Pine River: Reeve Discussed with Contractor
11. Communications
11.1 EMO 2020 Emergency Plan: Reviewed EMO Recommended Changes
11.2 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Reviewed
11.3 LUD of Birch River Minutes: Reviewed
11.4 LUD Meeting Attendance Policy: Draft Municipal Policy
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2020/037
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 12, 2020.
Meeting adjourned 1:40 pm
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