RM of Mountain Minutes – March 25, 2020

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 25th, 2020.

Members Present via telecommunciation measures:
Reeve: Robert Hanson

Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
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: 2020/117
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 25th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Matters Arising from Minutes

Resolution No: 2020/118
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 11th, 2020 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. By-Laws & Policies

4.1 Tax Certificate By-Law

Resolution No: 2020/119
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05/2020, being a By-Law to prescribe a fee for tax certificates, be given second reading.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2 Tax Certificate By-Law

Resolution No: 2020/120
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05/2020, being a By-Law to prescribe a fee for tax certificates, be given third and final reading.
Connie Forbes – yes
Robert Hanson – yes
Wilmer Malcolm – yes
Arnie Pedersen – yes
Nestor Rizok – yes
Brad Wyatt – yes
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.3 Property Standards By-Law

Resolution No: 2020/121
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 06/2020, being a By-Law to provide for the maintenance of property within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.4 Repeal Business Licence By-Law

Resolution No: 2020/122
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 08/2020, being a By-Law to repeal the business licence by-law of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.5 Repeal Business Licence By-Law

Resolution No: 2020/123
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 08/2020, being a By-Law to repeal the business licence By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.6 Continuing Eduction Policy

Resolution No: 2020/124
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Continuing Education policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
For: 6 Against: Abstained: 1
CARRIED

5. 2020 Budget Discussions

5.1 Road Maintenance Special Service Levy

Resolution No: 2020/125
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby prepare a special service levy for Road Maintenance Services for the Mountain North and Mountain South rural area properties.
For: 6 Against: Abstained: 1
CARRIED

6. Financial

6.1 Financial Statements: Review

6.2 Zoom Meetings Purchase

Resolution No: 2020/126
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of an annual subscription to Zoom Pro.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3 2020 Flood Preparedness Program

Resolution No: 2020/127
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain has received notification that their application for the 2020 Flood Preparedness Program has been approved in the amount of $27,000;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the expenditure of a culvert steamer unit to a maximum of $27,000.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.4 2020/21 Provincial Funding: Review

6.5 2020 Recreation Commission Payments

Resolution No: 2020/128
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve and authorize the payment to the Mafeking Recreation Commission in the amount of $1,500.00 in connection with their request for funds.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.6 Accounts Payable

Resolution No: 2020/129
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20200293 to 20200335 be approved for payment in the amount of $45,990.66, and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,538.79 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Ward Reports & Work Orders

Resolution No: 2020/130
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #16/2020 to #19/2020 attached hereto.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Delegations/Petitions

9. Meeting Attendance and Reports

10. General Business

10.1 RM of Mountain Land Sales: Postponed to April 8 meeting

10.2 COVID-19: Review

10.3 Emergency Coordinator/Alternate Appointment: Review Agreement

10.4 Noxious Weed Inspector: Review Requirements

11. Communications

11.1 Reply From Minister of Agriculture: Review

11.2 Mafeking Heritage Site Project: 1/2 Funding Secured

11.3 Gilbert Plains High School Rodeo Request

Resolution No: 2020/131
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Gilbert Plains High School Rodeo group/committee in the amount of $1,000.00.
For: Against: 7
DEFEATED

11.4 KidSport Funding Donation

Resolution No: 2020/132
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Kidsport Fund in the amount of $50.00.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12. Adjournment

Resolution No: 2020/133
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 8th, 2020.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY