Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 8th, 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 11:00 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2023/054
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 8th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2023/055
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and the Variation Public Hearing held February 22nd, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Reserve Bid Land Sale Policy
Resolution No: 2023/056
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the amended Land Sale policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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Councillor Mosiondz joined the meeting.
4.2 Snow Ridging on Private Property: Compensation for Lost Crop
5. Financial
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Unaudited Financial Statements: December 31st, 2022
Resolution No: 2023/057
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the year ending December 31st, 2022, as presented.
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5.3 Grant Application – MB Capacity Building Fund: Research Culvert Inventory
5.4 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2023/058
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
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 as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.5 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2023/059
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20230200 to 20230257 be approved for payment in the amount of $114,047.97, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,532.55 as per By-Law 03/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $9,733.99 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,961.05 for Receiver General for February 2023 be hereby approved.
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6. 2023 Budget
6.1 LUD of Mafeking Budget
Resolution No: 2023/060
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
WHEREAS the LUD of Mafeking has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Mafeking, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
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6.2 LUD of Pine River Budget
Resolution No: 2023/061
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS the LUD of Pine River has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
AND WHEREAS estimates created by the LUD of Pine River Committee do not fairly represent projected expenditures;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as adjusted by the Finance Officer, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
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6.3 Tax Insert: Not Necessary
6.4 Water Plant Backup Generators: Investigate Minimum Capacity Requirements
6.5 Pine River Fire Hall Upgrades: Investigate Stand-Alone Options
6.6 2023 Unanticipated Funding
6.6.1 Provincial Operating Grant Increase
Resolution No: 2023/062
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby budget to transfer the additonal funding through the Provincial Operating Grant to the General Reserve Fund.
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6.6.2 2023 Land Sale Auction Results
Resolution No: 2023/063
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby budget to transfer the additonal land sale revenues recognized in the 2023 Land Sale to the General Reserve Fund.
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7. Delegations/Petitions
8. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2023/064
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #07/2023 to #11/2023 attached hereto.
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9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 Swan Valley EMO Training
Resolution No: 2023/065
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the EMO Training Workshop to be held March 22nd, 2023 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9.2 Building Inspector Seminar
Resolution No: 2023/066
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Building Inspector of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the MB Building Officials Spring seminar to be held April 18-20th, 2023 in Winnipeg, MB;
AND THAT expenses be cost shared with the Town of Swan River.
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10. General Business
10.1 Request to Lease
Resolution No: 2023/067
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the CAO to publicly advertise the E 1/2 of 8-33-21W for lease through the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
For: 6 Against: Abstain: 1 (Malcolm)
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10.2 Animal Control Fine: Appeal
Resolution No: 2023/068
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS a fifth Breach of By-Law was issued to the land owner of the NE 12-32-23W for animals at large;
AND WHEREAS an appeal was recieved past the appeal deadline;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby confirm the Breach of By-Law Charges, being payable to the Rural Municipality of Mountain immediately as per outstanding accounts receivable policy.
For: 6 Against: Abstain: 1 (Wyatt)
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11. Communications
11.1 CT Scanner – Swan Valley Health Care Centre: Issue Letter on Behalf of G4
11.2 Land Sale Offer: MB Housing
Resolution No: 2023/069
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby submit a request to purchase Lot 15, Plan 1058 in Pine River from Manitoba Housing/Land Development;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municiaplity.
For: Against: 7
DEFEATED
11.3 June District Meeting Resolutions: Review Outstanding Resolutions
11.4 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review
11.5 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2023/070
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on March 22nd, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
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