Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 via video conference.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2021/116
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 14th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
For: 7 Against:
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/117
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 24th, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
For: 7 Against:
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Asset Management Policy & Strategy
Resolution No: 2021/118
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Asset Management policy and Strategy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT any policies inconsistant herewith be hereby repealed.
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4.2 Financial Plan By-Law
Resolution No: 2021/119
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01/2021, being the 2021 Financial Plan By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
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4.3 Financial Plan By-Law
Resolution No: 2021/120
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01/2021, being the 2021 Financial Plan By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
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4.4 2021 Financial Plan Hearing Presentation: Review
4.5 Road Opening By-Law [Forsythe Road]
Resolution No: 2021/121
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04/2021, being a By-Law to open a road within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
Connie Forbes – yes
Robert Hanson – yes
Wilmer Malcolm – yes
Stephen Nadolney – yes
Arnie Pedersen – yes
Nestor Rizok – yes
Brad Wyatt – yes
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Manitoba Conservation & Climate Fund: Discussion of Potential Projects
5.3 2020 Beaver Program Report: Review Deadline
5.4 Direct Deposit: Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/122
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quote from Muniware, along with the annual increase in software licence fees, for direct deposit function for Accounts Payable.
For: Against: 7
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5.5 Property Management – LUD of Mafeking Storage: Tabled
5.6 Birch River Water Plant Upgrades – Budgeted Overages: Tabled
5.7 2021 CDI Funds
Resolution No: 2021/123
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the use of CDI Funds to a maximum of $142,500.00 towards the projects described in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.8 Insurance – Birch River Fire Hall: Tabled
5.9 RM Office Vacuum
Resolution No: 2021/124
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of a new vacuum for the Municipal Office in the amount of $1,650.00.
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5.10 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/125
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20210316 to 20210400 be approved for payment in the amount of $112,726.02, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,072.65 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $9,982.55 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,624.62 for Receiver General for March 2021 be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Pine River Water Plant Employee
Resolution No: 2021/126
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Denise Schellenberg as Pine River Water Treatment Plant Operator;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.2 Pine River Public Works Employees: Councillor to Discuss with Employee
6.3 Birch River Public Works Employees
Resolution No: 2021/127
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Wolf Donnerstag as Birch River Casual Public Works;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2021/128
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #17/2021 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 CAO Meetings
Resolution No: 2021/129
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the joint CAO meetings;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Drainage Applications: Review
10.2 Burning Ban Procedures: Review
10.3 Library Roof Tender
Resolution No: 2021/130
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quote from Kendale Roofing for the replacement of the Birch River Library Roof.
For: 7 Against:
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10.4 Waste Disposal
10.4.1 Seasonal Collection of Materials: Accept Shingles in Mountain South
10.4.2 Tipping Fees: Review at a Later Date
10.4.3 Stairs for Bins
Resolution No: 2021/131
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of stairs for the Waste Disposal Site Household Bins from Grazier to a maximum of $1000.00.
For: 7 Against:
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10.4.4 Mountain South Waste Closure Work: RFP Once Closure Plans are Approved
10.5 WSFN Treaty Land Entitlement: Review Concerns
10.6 Gate Agreement – Chernyk: 30 Day Notice
10.7 Municipal Service Delivery Improvement Program: No Other Applications
11. Communications
11.1 2021 Provincial Budget: Review
11.1.1 Education Property Tax Rebate: Review
11.2 Bill 37 – Updates to the Planning Act: Review with The Planning District
11.3 PTSD Awareness Month
Resolution No: 2021/132
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
WHEREAS, June has been declared as PTSD Awareness Month each year around the world;
AND WHEREAS, for centuries we have recognized post traumatic stress disorder;
AND WHEREAS, PTSD can affect all ages, children through to seniors:
AND WHEREAS, treatment for PTSD is available;
AND WHEREAS, it is up to each of us to know that the PTSD Assessment form is a major tool to seek medical assistance;
AND WHEREAS, PTSD Awareness Month urges all to seek help for those who may have PTSD requiring medical assistance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hereby proclaim June as PTSD Awareness month and encourage the residents of Mountain to actively learn about the PTSD Assessment form written by the Centre for PTSD Research as a tool to assist those affected by PTSD to obtain medical assistance.
For: 7 Against:
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11.4 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review
11.5 Birch River Fire Department Member
Resolution No: 2021/133
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of Shane Ducharme to the Mountain North Fire Department subject to application & probation.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021/134
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 28th, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
For: 7 Against:
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