Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at the RM of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen, and Brad Wyatt.
CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was 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: 2021/278
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the August 25th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/279
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held August 11th, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
4.1 Animal Control By-Law
Resolution No: 2021/280
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 06/21, being a By-Law to regulate animals within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Taxes Added/Cancelled
Resolution No: 2021/281
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
Tax Year Roll Number Added Cancelled
2021 301763.000 $2,539.23
2021 65600.000 $2,036.89
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5.3 Tax Misc. Credit: Westman Cable
Resolution No: 2021/282
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the business tax cancellation for Westman Communications Group in the amount of $61.00.
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5.4 Notice of Motion: DFA Program
Resolution No: 2021/283
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby opt in to the Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness program for the 2020 Mafeking Creek Disaster Event.
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DEFEATED
5.5 Birch River Public Works: Budget
Resolution No: 2021/284
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve a budget in the amount of $1,000.00 for tools and items necessary for the Birch River Public Works Position.
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5.6 Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2021/285
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
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 number Amount to be Added to Taxes
300503.000 $31.15
300701.000 $18.69
300800.000 $15.57
300476.000 $12.45
300632.000 $12.45
300534.000 $9.34
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5.7 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/286
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20210939 to 20211003 be approved for payment in the amount of $146,578.15 including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $12,520.87 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
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6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2021/287
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #62/2021 to #63/2021 attached hereto.
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7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 10:30 AM LUD of Birch River
Resolution No: 2021/288
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby purchase the tractor and mower from the LUD of Birch River in the amount of $28,500.00.
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7.2 11:00 A.M. Dave Forbes – Mafeking Burn Site
8. Meeting Attendance and Reports
8.1 AMM Convention: Review
9. General Business
9.1 WCB Coverage: Requirements for Private Contractors
9.2 Mafeking Well: Review
9.3 Pulp River Area Municipal Well: Investigate Funding Programs
9.4 Request to Purchase: LGD Vested Crown Land
Resolution No: 2021/289
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the best interest of the municipality to obtain title to certain LGD Vested Crown Administered parcels to facilitate the sale of said land;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT upon confirmation of funds Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request CLPA to transfer title of the following parcels back to the RM of Mountain;
NE 6-33-19W [Roll #94700.000]
NW 9-33-19W [Roll #96100.000]
SW 16-33-19W [Roll #96700.000]
AND THAT the RM of Mountain request CLPA to remove these parcels from the joint agriculture agreement and lease listing so that the RM can facilitate a lease agreement;
AND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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9.5 Destruction of Municipal Records
Resolution No: 2021/290
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to destroy Municipal Documents under the Manitoba Regulation No. 53/97 as per Schedule A attached hereto.
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9.6 Asset Management Progression: Review Information That Should Be Documented
10. Communications
10.1 Mountain South RCMP Report: Review
10.2 Meeting Dates: September
Resolution No: 2021/291
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the September meetings to September 7th, and 21st, 2021.
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10.3 Drought Conditions: Response Letter
10.4 MTS: Work Area
11. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021/292
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
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 September 7th, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
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