MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2022 VIA ZOOM.
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: 2022/058
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 9th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2022/059
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held February 23rd, 2022 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Use of Municipal Resources in an Election By-Law
Resolution No: 2022/060
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01/22, being a By-Law to regulate the use of Municipal Resources before an election within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
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4.2 Compensation By-Law
Resolution No: 2022/061
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03/22, being a By-Law to provide compensation for Elected Officials within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2022/062
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the Year Ended December 31st, 2021 as presented.
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5.2 2021 Audit Questionnaire
Resolution No: 2022/063
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the submission of the internal control questionnaire for the Board of Directors;
AND THAT the Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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5.3 Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2022/064
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid utility accounts be added to the real property tax accounts as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.4 Insurance Replacement Values: Fire Department Equipment
Resolution No: 2022/065
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the replacement values of the Fire Department Equipment in accordance with the recommendations of the District Fire Chief as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.5 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2022/066
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20220164 to 20220247 be approved for payment in the amount of $75,545.77 including Council Indemnities in the amount of $8,545.72 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $12,778.75 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,536.14 for Receiver General for February 2022 be hereby approved.
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6. 2022 Budget
6.1 Projected Mill Rates: Projected Increase of 1.5 mills
6.2 5 Year Capital Plan: Accept as Proposed
6.3 MB Accessibility Funding: No Projects
7. Personnel
7.1 Birch River Public Works Position: Remain On Call
7.2 Admin Assistant Position: Advertising
8. Asset Management
8.1 Levels of Service and Risk Assessment: Bridges
9. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2022/067
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #009/2022 to #011/2022 attached hereto.
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10. Delegations/Petitions
10.1 10:30 a.m. Mark Talbot, MI: Discussed Concerns
11. Meeting Attendance and Reports
11.1 MAFC Annual Conference
Resolution No: 2022/068
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT District Fire Chief Dave Forbes of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the MAFC annual conference to be held June 2-4th, 2022 in Dauphin, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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11.2 G4 Meeting: Review
11.2.1 Dr. Recruitment Fund: Discuss for Next Contribution Agreement in 2023
11.2.2 SV RISE: Review Citizen Representatives
12. General Business
12.1 2022 Mowing Contract: Tabled
12.2 Utility Rate Study: Birch River
Resolution No: 2022/069
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the proposal from Way to Go Consulting Inc. to complete the Birch River Utility Rate study on or before July 31st, 2022;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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12.3 Birch River Water Plant Assessment
Resolution No: 2022/070
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quotation and contract from BBE for the completion of the Birch River Water Plant Assessment;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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12.4 Mafeking Truck Fill Pump: Awaiting Plumber Assessment
12.5 Request to Purchase: Leased Lands
Resolution No: 2022/071
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 NW 21-33-20W and NW 13-34-20W; in Mountain South, MB [Roll#109200.000, 109250.000, 164700.000, and 164800.000] from Duck River Ranch Ltd. in the amount of one and a half the assessed value plus any legal or transfer costs;
AND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
The RM of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request;
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12.6 Pesticide Use Permit: Need Maps
13. Communications
13.1 Parkland RCMP Annual Performance Plan: Discussed Priorities
13.2 WSFN TLE Selections: Road Allowances
Resolution No: 2022/072
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
WHEREAS the RM of Mountain has recieved a request regarding the intentions of the undeveloped road allowance (between SE 36-40-25W and SW 31-40-24W) included within a WSFN TLE Selection;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the ownership of the .5 mile section of undeveloped road allowances within the the WSFN ‘Nicholls’ selection, as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto be transferred with the WSFN selection;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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14. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2022/073
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on March 24th, 2022.
Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
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