Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at the Birch River Legion Hall in Birch River, Manitoba.

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: 2022/148
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 25th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Matters Arising from Minutes

Resolution No: 2022/149
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held May 11th, 2022 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. By-Laws & Policies

5. Financial

5.1 Financial Statements: Review DFA Ineligible Expenditures

5.2 Recreation Commission Payments

Resolution No: 2022/150
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the payments to the Cowan, Mafeking and Bellsite Recreation Commissions in the amount of $1,500.00 each.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.3 Manitoba Public Insurance – Special Risk Extension

Resolution No: 2022/151
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the coverage of the Manitoba Public Insurance – Special Risk Extension for the term ending May 1, 2023 with Western Financial Group;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.4 Birch River Pool Repairs

Resolution No: 2022/152
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quote from M.G. Eagle Sandblasting for repairs to the Birch River Pool in the amount of $25,000.00.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.5 Conservation and Climate Fund: Review Projects

5.6 Accounts Payable

Resolution No: 2022/153
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20220487 to 20220537 be approved for payment in the amount of $41,647.33, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $7,832.99 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Personnel

6.1 Birch River Seasonal Public Works

Resolution No: 2022/154
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Lori Hildebrant Birch River Seasonal Public Works;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2 In Camera

Resolution No: 2022/155
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act and Section 8.8 of the By-Law No. 01/16 authorize Council to close a meeting to the public to discuss certain matters;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss personnel.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3 Out of Camera

Resolution No: 2022/156
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of the committee of the whole be adjourned, and that the regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be re-opened to the public.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.4 Investigation

Resolution No: 2022/157
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract an independant organization to complete an investigation on behalf of Council.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders

Resolution No: 2022/158
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #31/2022 to #32/2022 attached hereto.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Delegations/Petitions

8.1 10:00 a.m. 2023 Tax Impact Review

8.2 10:30 Swan Valley School Division Board: Road Maintenance

9. Meeting Attendance and Reports

9.1 Manitoba Municipal Board: Arrange Meeting If Necessary

10. General Business

10.1 Disaster Updates

10.1.1 Cost Recovery Policy: Draft Policy Similar to Provincial ESS

10.2 Illegal Drainage – LWN Holdings: Report to MB Drainage & Water Control

10.3 Property Cleanup/Landlords Enforcement: Obtain Legal Advice

10.4 911 Agreement

Resolution No: 2022/159
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.5 Mafeking Community Centre – Arena Shell: Land Use Agreement

10.6 Request to Reduce Speed Limit: Not Cost Effective

10.7 Culvert Gate on PR 271: Review with MI

10.8 Change of Meeting Date: June 22

Resolution No: 2022/160
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the June 22nd, 2022 regular meeting of Council to June 23rd, 2022.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11. Communications

11.1 Legion Remembrance Book Advertisement

Resolution No: 2022/161
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase of an advertisement in the Military Recognition Book in the amount of $225.00.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12. Resignation of Reeve

12.1 Head of Council Vacancy

Resolution No: 2022/162
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
WHEREAS a resignation of the Reeve shall leave the seat of Head of Council vacant until the next General Municipal Election on October 26th, 2022;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT remaining Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the following appointments:
Acting Reeve – Stephen Nadolney
Deputy Reeve – Connie Forbes
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12.1.1 Signing Authority

Resolution No: 2022/163
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the signing authority for members of Council as follows:
Acting Reeve – Stephen Nadolney
Deputy Reeve – Connie Forbes
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12.2 Appointment to the SV Health Facilities Foundation

Resolution No: 2022/164
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Stephen Nadolney to the Swan Valley Health Facilities Foundation.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13. Adjournment

Resolution No: 2022/165
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on June 8th, 2022.
Meeting adjourned at 2:12 p.m.
For: 7 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY