Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, April 11, 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, and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice.
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 Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2023/094
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 11th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2023/095
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council and the Conditional Use Hearing minutes held March 22nd, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Approach Policy: Clarify Policy Terms
4.2 Approach Application: Refer to LUD
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Road Maintenance Grant Funding
Resolution No: 2023/096
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve to use the remainder of the 2022 one time Road Maintenance Funding program towards the Road 147W project;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting during the 9.1 Delegation.
5.3 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2023/097
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20230302 to 20230357 be approved for payment in the amount of $50,085.27, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $4,554.91 as per By-Law 03/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $13,951.35 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,283.77 for Receiver General for March 2023 be hereby approved.
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6. 2023 Budget
6.1 Final Review of Budget
6.2 Review of Budget Presentation
6.3 2023 Financial Plan By-Law
Resolution No: 2023/098
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01/2023, being the 2023 Budget and Financial Plan By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
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7. Personnel
7.1 In Camera
Resolution No: 2023/099
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
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 a report from the Ombudsman.
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7.2 Out of In Camera
Resolution No: 2023/100
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
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.
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8. Work Orders
Resolution No: 2023/101
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #12/2023 to #14/2023 attached hereto.
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9. Delegations/Petitions
9.1 10:30 a.m. Kirby Christensen, Pigs At Large
Councillor Wyatt presented a notice of motion to reconsider Resolution No. 2023/068 in regards to the confirmation of animal control charges.
The motion will be considered at the next Regular Council meeting scheduled for April 26th, 2023.
10. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10.1 Pine River Fire Department – Vehicle Extrication Training
Resolution No: 2023/102
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Matthew Linnick of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Vehicle Extrication training held March 25/26, 2023 in Dauphin, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10.2 MAFC Annual Conference
Resolution No: 2023/103
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT District Fire Chief of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the 2023 Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference to be held June 1st – 3rd, 2023 in Steinbach, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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11. General Business
11.1 Land For Lease
Resolution No: 2023/104
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
WHEREAS the Municipality has requested that the LGD Vested parcels located at the SE 8-33-21W and the NE 8-33-21W be transferred back to the Municipality in order to facilitate an agreement;
AND WHEREAS while Title is in the process of being transferred, Council deemed it in the best interests of the Municipality to offer these parcels for lease;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby award the SE and NE 8-33-21W to the sole applicants Sweet Grass Ranch Ltd.;
AND THAT terms and conditions of the lease agreement shall be in accordance with the current Lease Agreement Policy.
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11.2 Surplus Asset: Photocopier
Resolution No: 2023/105
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the tender for surplus photocopier as advertised by the Rural Municipality of Mountain and award the bid to McKay Real Estate.
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11.3 Application to Appeal: Utility Invoice
Resolution No: 2023/106
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS an application to appeal Invoice No. 20230015 was received by the Municipal Office on April 6th, 2023 in regards to the water loss incident on March 10th – 12th, 2023;
AND WHEREAS Council has considered all correspondance and circumstances in the matter;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby:
confirm the charges laid under Resolution No. 2023/088.
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11.4 Birch River WTP Backup Generator
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11.5 Cowan Transfer Station Gate
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11.6 SV Municipal Airport Commission
Resolution No: 2023/107
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS the Swan Valley Airport Commission deem it necessary to register a caveat in favor of the Commission on the property where the Swan Valley Airport operates as it is legally registered to the Municipality of Swan Valley West;
AND WHEREAS in order to register the caveat in favor of all parties vested in the Swan Valley Airport Commission, each municipality must pass a resolution in favor of such;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the registration of a caveat in favor of the participating municipalities of the Swan Valley Airport Commission on the lands legally described in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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11.7 2023 Seasonal Public Works
Resolution No: 2023/108
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire Harland Wyatt as Mafeking Seasonal Public Works;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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12. Communications
12.1 2022 DFA Claim Update: Review
12.2 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Address Concerns with MB Hydro
12.3 Audit Responsibilities Letter: For Council to Review
Resolution No: 2023/
13. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2023/109
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 26th, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
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