Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 a the Birch River Legion Hall in Birch River, MB.
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 10:12 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2020/300
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the August 12th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2020/301
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 22nd, 2020 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Road Allowance By-Law: Discussion
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2020/302
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for July 31st, 2020, as presented.
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5.2 Audited Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2020/303
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the DRAFT Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2019, as presented;
AND THAT the Reeve and Finance Committee Councillor be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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5.3 Wildfire Reserve Transfer
Resolution No: 2020/304
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 General Reserve Fund in the amount of $32,672.02 to cover costs incurred from the 2020 Spring Wildfires.
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5.4 CDI Funds: Legion Hall Roof
Resolution No: 2020/305
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the payment for repairs to the Birch River Legion Hall Roof from CDI Funds in the amount of $2,266.21.
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5.5 LUD of Birch River Mower Purchase
Resolution No: 2020/306
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of the Kubota RCR1272 Rough Cut Mower as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the Schulte Mower be sold by RFQ with a reserve bid set at $8,500.00.
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5.6 Gas Tax Projects: Bridge Resurfacing
5.7 SLWD 2020/2021 levy
Resolution No: 2020/307
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2020/2021 budget for the Swan Lake Watershed District, including the RM of Mountain Municipal portion in the amount of $6,678.27.
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5.8 Road Maintenance Contract: Reviewed Contract Minimum Standards
5.9 Culvert Inventory: Consolidate
5.10 Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2020/308
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
Roll # 300516.000 $10.39
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Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 2020/309.
5.11 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2020/309
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20200862 to 20200927 be approved for payment in the amount of $141,736.32, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $6,098.02 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,276.76 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $11,254.45 for Receiver General for July 2020 be hereby approved.
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Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.
6. Personnel
6.1 In Camera
Resolution No: 2020/310
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
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 Employee Handbook Updates
6.3 Mafeking Green Team Student
6.4 Birch River School
6.5 Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2020/311
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
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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7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2020/312
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #84/2020 to #101/2020 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 10:00 a.m. Lauren Grey, EDO, SV RISE
8.2 1:00 p.m. Michael Burmaster: Did Not Attend
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 Mountain South Municipal Board Hearing: Update
10. General Business
10.1 LUD of Mafeking
Resolution No: 2020/313
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
WHEREAS there is a vacancy on the LUD of Mafeking committee;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain direct the SEO to conduct a by-election to fill the vacancy.
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10.2 Conditional Use Public Hearing
Resolution No: 2020/314
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
WHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a Public Hearing on August 12th, 2020 to hear the Conditional Use Application #CU2020-03 [Davy] for the property legally described as Part SE 2-40-26W [Lot 2, Plan 3102], Birch River, MB;
AND WHEREAS there were no objections, or all objections were heard and considered;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Conditional Use Order #CU2020-03 be approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.3 Lease Agreement – Mafeking Burn Site
Resolution No: 2020/315
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Lease Agreement for a portion of the SW 35-42-26W as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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10.4 Mafeking Tanker: Tender
10.5 Mountain Waste Transfer Contractor: Set Up Meeting with OSS
10.6 Request to Purchase – Mafeking
Resolution No: 2020/316
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Part Lot 2 & Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 1345; in Mafeking, MB [Roll#302065.000] from E. Hauff in the amount of $3,150.00 plus transfer costs.
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10.7 Safety Meeting Structure/Schedule: Establish Committee
11. Communications
11.1 Complaint: Birch River Sewer Phase III: Lack of Funding
11.2 Complaint: Animal Control Birch River: Pursue Animal Control Officer Position
11.3 Criminal Code Amendment
Resolution No: 2020/317
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
WHEREAS on May 1, 2020 the federal government amended the Criminal Code by ordering regulations prescribing certain firearms, components and parts of firearms, accessories, cartridge magazines, ammunition and projectiles as prohibited and restricted;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada is planning a buyback program to get the guns out of circulation, which is expected to cost between $400 million and $600 million, and if the history of federal estimating repeats itself, will likely be in excess of $1 Billion;
AND WHEREAS the RM of Mountain supports the Government of Canada’s committment to end violence, whether firearms are involved or not, by taking the opportunity to be more engaged and to collaborate with the public and local stakeholders to develop more effective solutions on the issue;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Mountain urges the Government of Canada to revoke the amendment, and instead institute the following:
Target crime, and focus on enforcement through enhanced enforcement capacity for law enforcement and border services, as well as harsher punishments for firearms trafficking and crimes involving firearms. The current ban targets law-abiding owners, rather than the illicit firearms, and would not greatly impact crime reduction;
Collect and share relevant data on crime involving firearms through improved collection and sharing of data on crimes involving firearms, particularly in terms of sources of illicit firearms, and the types of crimes being committed. This data is critical for supporting law enforcement and border agencies efforts, as well as informing policy and legislation;
Collaborate with the firearms community and industry to support communication, training and public education regarding firearms to create a multi-faceted approach rather than implementing a ban in isolation.
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11.4 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review
11.5 LUD of Birch River Minutes: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2020/318
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 August 26th, 2020.
Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
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