Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 via video conference.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
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: 2020/263
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 8th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2020/264
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, the Financial Plan Public Hearing and the Variance Public Hearing held June 30th, 2020 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
Councillor Nadolney left the meeting.
5.2 Ward Budgets: Anticipated Overage
5.3 Bridges – Asphalting: Prepare Gas Tax Projects
Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 2020/265
5.4 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2020/265
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20200723 to 20200789 be approved for payment in the amount of $97,137.46, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,296.65 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,191.80 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,078.80 for Receiver General for June 2020 be hereby approved.
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Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.
6. Personnel
6.1 LUD of Mafeking Public Works – Student Position
Resolution No: 2020/266
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire Alysha Godin as Mafeking Seasonal Public Works;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.2 Gravel Checkers: Contract Work
6.3 Emergency Plan Duties: Tabled
7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2020/267
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #70/2020 to #78/2020 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 In Camera
Resolution No: 2020/268
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
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 under section 152(3)(b)(iii).
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8.2 Birch River School
8.3 Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2020/269
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
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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9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10. General Business
10.1 Drainage Applications
Resolution No: 2020/270
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Applications for Licence to Construct Water Control Works for the Projects located on:
SW 1-40-26W;
SE 7-40-25W;
Pine Ave, Mafeking;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such an application through the Water Licencing Portal.
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10.2 Excavation and Connection Services 111 3rd Street East: Review
10.3 Mafeking Waste Site Fence: Obtain Quote
10.4 Mafeking Waste Site: Burning Location
10.5 Mafeking Water Plant Fence: Obtain Quote
10.6 Asset Management: North Road Assessments
10.7 LUD of Birch River Mower: Trade for a Smaller Mower
10.8 Notice of Motion – SV RISE: Tabled
10.9 Road 191N: Tabled
10.10 Property Cleanup Notice – Pyatt: No Further Action Required
10.11 LP Access Request
Resolution No: 2020/271
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the undeveloped road allowance agreement for the NW 5-32-22 and NE 6-32-22 WPM as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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11. Communications
11.1 June Animal Control Report: Review
11.2 LUD of Birch River Meeting Minutes: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2020/272
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on July 22nd, 2020.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
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