Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 8th, 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.
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: 2021/387
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the December 8th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/388
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held November 24th, 2021 and the Special Meeting Minutes held November 18th, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
5. Financial
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Monthly Financial Statement
Resolution No: 2021/389
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the month ending November 30th, 2021 as presented.
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5.3 BSC Grant Application Intake: Review Projects
5.4 MB Municipalities Green Initiatives: Review Projects
5.5 Overdue Utility Accounts
Resolution No: 2021/390
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid utility accounts be added to the real proeprty tax account of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.6 LiDar 50% Payment: Mountain South
Resolution No: 2021/391
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 50% payment for LiDar in Mountain South through the IMWD in the amount of $10,153.00, expensed equally through Wards 1, 2 and 3.
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5.7 Fire Department Purchases
Resolution No: 2021/392
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the purchase requests for the Fire Departments as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.8 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/393
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20211362 to 20211451 be approved for payment in the amount of $157,066.03, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,978.61 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $7,213.58 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,299.75for Receiver General for November 2021 be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Public Works: Discussion
6.1.1 Birch River Wastewater Treatment & Collection: Certification Required
6.2 Hometown Green Team Program: Review Application
6.3 Continuing Education Policy: Draft New Policy
7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 10:15 AM Road Maintenance: Mountain South – Dyck Ent
8.2 11:00 A.M. Road Maintenance: Mountain North – Barry Campbell
8.3 11:45 Road Maintenance Mountain North: Wolverine Environmental Inc.
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 AM Webinar Series
Resolution No: 2021/394
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Asset Management Webinar Series through the MMAA;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Road Maintenance Contract: Mountain South
Resolution No: 2021/395
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby award the Mountain South Road Mainteance Contract to Dyck Construction Ltd. as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto, with the following conditions:
Contract date to be effective upon confirmation of all terms as specified in the contract;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.2 Road Maintenance Contract: Mountain North
Resolution No: 2021/396
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby award the Mountain North Road Mainteance Contract to Campbell Construction Inc. as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto, with the following conditions:
Contract date to be effective upon confirmation of all terms as specified in the contract;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.3 2022 Emergency Plan
Resolution No: 2021/397
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
WHEREAS The Emergency Measures Act requires communities to have Emergency Preparedness programs;
AND WHEREAS The Municipal Emergency Coordinator has presented an updated Emergency Prepareness Plan for approval;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Emergency Preparedness Plan as presented;
AND THAT the Emergency Plan be sumitted to Emergency Measures Organization for approval.
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10.3.1 Emergency Operation Centre: COVID Restrictions
10.4 Land Sale Request: Caruk
Resolution No: 2021/398
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Pt. NW 6-33-22W, NW 7-33-22W and Pt. SW 7-33-22W; in Pine River, MB [Roll#133000.000, 133600.000 and 133800.000] from D. Caruk in the amount of $58,689.16 plus transfer costs;
AND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
the RM of Mountain is under no obligation, now or in the future, to provide access to such properties.
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10.5 Land Sale Terms – Pt. NW 11-32-21W: No Obligation to Provide Access
10.6 Bridge Inspection Reports: Review & Budget for Works in 2022
10.7 2021 Sign/Culvert Order: No Order
11. Communications
11.1 Sharp Collection: Workplace, Safety and Health Review
11.2 Ronald McDonald House: Address in 2022
11.3 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review
11.4 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021/399
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
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 December 22nd, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
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