Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 at the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Wilmer Malcom was absent without notice.
Councillor Connie Forbes was absent with notice.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson 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. Meeting Procedures & Committees
Resolution No: 2021/309
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Councillor Brad Wyatt as Finace Chairperson for the September 21st, 2021 meeting.
For: 5 Against:
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2.1 Personnel Committee
Resolution No: 2021/310
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Reeve Robert Hanson, Councillor Stephen Nadolney, and Councillor Arnie Pederson to the Personnel Committee.
For: 5 Against:
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3. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2021/311
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the September 21st, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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4. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/312
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held September 7th, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
For: 5 Against:
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5. By-Laws & Policies
5.1 Animal Control By-Law
Resolution No: 2021/313
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 06/21, being a By-Law to provide Animal Control within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
Connie Forbes – Absent
Robert Hanson – Yes
Wilmer Malcolm – Absent
Stephen Nadolney – Yes
Arnie Pedersen – Yes
Nestor Rizok – Yes
Brad Wyatt – Yes
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6. Financial
6.1 Financial Statements: Review
6.2 Gas Tax Projects Transfer
Resolution No: 2021/314
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Gas Tax Reserve Fund in the amount of $104,517.17 for 2021 Gas Tax Projects.
For: 5 Against:
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6.3 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/315
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20211068 to 20211125 be approved for payment in the amount of $167,429.15, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,484.59 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
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7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2021/316
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #69/2021 to #72/2021 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 AMM Municipal Visits
Resolution No: 2021/317
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the AMM Municipal Visits to be held November 3rd, 2021 in Birch River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
For: 5 Against:
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10. General Business
10.1 Speed Detection Signs: Lobby MI to Install
10.2 Westman Communications: Design Plans
Resolution No: 2021/318
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the design and construction plans of Westman Communications Group, with the following conditions:
Construction site to be restored to pre-construction condition.
For: 5 Against:
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10.3 Bridge Inspections – Cowan Bridge: 2022 Project
10.4 Application for Subdivision
Resolution No: 2021/319
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Subdivision No. 4617-21-7649 in the NE 8-39-25W {Schullman};
With the following conditions:
Overdue taxes, if any, are required to be paid as a condition of final approval;
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10.5 Fire Department Members: Birch River
Resolution No: 2021/320
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of Shane Ducharme to the Mountain North Fire Department in accordance with the RM of Mountain By-Law No. 01/19.
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11. Communications
11.1 LUD of Birch River Minutes: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021/321
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on October 13th, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
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