Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Keith Behrmann
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, 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 10:06 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2023/040
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 22nd, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2023/041
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 8th, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Level One Fire Fighter Incentive Program
Resolution No: 2023/042
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the amended Continuing Education policy, in relation to an incentive program for the Fire Fighting Level One course, as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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Councillor Wyatt joined the meeting.
4.2 Reserve Bid/Land Sale Policy: Draft Assessed Value Reserve Bid
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Bridge Inspections
Resolution No: 2023/043
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Pier Solutions to complete a bridge inspection report for the Olinyk Bridge (Ward Two) in the 2023 summer season;
AND THAT funds be expended from the Gas Tax Reserve.
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5.3 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2023/044
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.4 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2023/045
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20230154 to 202360199 be approved for payment in the amount of $49,709.69, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,649.28 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
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6. 2023 Budget Discussions
6.1 5 Year Capital Plan: Discussion
6.2 LUD of Birch River Service Plan & Budget
Resolution No: 2023/046
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
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6.3 Mill Rate Comparison: Review
6.4 Promotional Materials for the Rural Municipality of Mountain: Do Not Budget
6.5 Request for Financial Support
Resolution No: 2023/047
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain financially contribute to the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson for the Airport Reconstruction Project.
For: Against: 7
DEFEATED
7. Personnel
7.1 Workplace Safety and Health Committee: Resume Meetings via Zoom
Councillor Malcolm left the meeting.
8. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2023/048
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #05/2023 to #06/2023 attached hereto.
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9. Delegations/Petitions
10. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10.1 AMM Spring Convention
Resolution No: 2023/049
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the 2023 AMM Spring Convention to be held April 3-5th, 2023 in Winnipeg, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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11. General Business
11.1 Variation Order: Johnson
Resolution No: 2023/050
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a Public Hearing on February 22nd, 2023 to hear the Zoning Variation Application #VAR01-2023 [Estate of Konrad Johnson] for the property legally described as Part N 1/2 2-40-26W, Birch River, MB;
AND WHEREAS there were no objections, or all objections were heard and considered;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Zoning Variation Order #VAR01-2023 be approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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11.2 By-law Enforcement Contract
Resolution No: 2023/051
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with The Commissionaires Manitoba for By-Law Enforcement Services for the 2023-2024 year;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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11.3 2023 Mowing Contract
Resolution No: 2023/052
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby award the 2023 Contract Mowing RFP to Bradley Isaac Mowing.
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12. Communications
13. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2023/053
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
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 March 8th, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
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