Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at the Birch River Legion Hall 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 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: 2021/377
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the November 24th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/378
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held November 10th, 2021 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
5.2 Beaver Tags Report to Date: Review
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
5.3 Insurance Coverage:Review
5.4 2018 Profits from Tax Sale
Resolution No: 2021/379
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
WHEREAS the 2018 Tax Sale saw profits for roll Numbers 82500.000 and 144200.000 to which we have not recieved court order to distribute such funds;
AND THEREFORE according to section 380(4) of the Municipal Act, the Municipalty is required to hold such funds for a three year period and then any unclaimed balances are to be transferred to the general operating funds of the Municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT proceeds from the 2018 tax sale in the amount of $23,530.82 be transferred to the general operating funds of the RM of Mountain.
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5.5 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2021/380
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
Roll #300574.000 $15.57
Roll #302027.000 $1,214.32
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5.6 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/381
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20211313 to 20211361 be approved for payment in the amount of $103,893.96, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $7,685.65 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
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6. Personnel
6.1 Birch River Public Works: Review Position Details
7. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders
8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 11:00 AM Joe Duncan, SR RCMP
8.2 1:00 AM Pier Solutions, Bridge Inspection Reports
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 AMM Convention Recap: Reeve’s Report
9.2 G4 Meeting
Resolution No: 2021/382
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G4 meeting to be held December 13th, 2021 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9.3 AM Webinar: Send Out Invitation
10. General Business
10.1 Road Maintenance: Discussion
10.2 SV Airport Commission: RFP for Operational Services
10.3 2022 Tax Sale
Resolution No: 2021/383
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
WHEREAS Section 365(2) of The Municipal Act states that Council may in any year designate the immediately preceding year or any earlier year as the year for which properties the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year must be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and costs;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the designated year for which properties in arrears will be offered for sale by auction by 2021, and that all properties liable therefore shall be sold for any portion of arrears of taxes outstanding at December 31, 2020;
AND THAT ‘costs’ shall be the actual costs for each parcel listed for 2020 arrears and administration fees of $50.00 as set forth in Regulation 50/97;
AND THAT TAXervice of Swan River be authorized to conduct the 2022 Tax Sale for the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
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10.4 Mafeking UV Light: Progress Update
11. Communications
11.1 MMSM Newspaper Recycling Program: In-Kind Credits
11.2 MSDP Response to Application: Prioritized Project but Not Approved for Funding
11.3 Request for Donation: Katie Cares
Resolution No: 2021/384
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Katie Care’s fund in the amount of $250.00.
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11.4 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Tabled
11.5 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Tabled
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021/385
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
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 December 8th, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
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