MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Debbie Soloway, Nelson Rusk, Stephen Nadolney, Bert Fedoriw
Councillor Guignion was absent with notice.
Councillor Stockford was absent with notice.
CAO Robin Wiebe was present and acted as secretary.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 A.M. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Agenda/Minutes
2.1 Adoption of Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the September 26th, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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2.2 Adoption of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 12th, 2012 be adopted as amended, all requirements having been complied with.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes – G7 Meeting Attendance October 1st, 2012: Confirmed
4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Road Maintenance Agreement
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain accept the Road Maintenance Agreement, attached as Schedule A, as presented.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain tender for Road Maintenance Services in Wards 1, 2 and 3.
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5. Financial
5.1 Accounts Payable
Councillor Soloway declared an interest and left the meeting for Res. No. 289/12.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20121057 to 20121122 amounting to $30,550.28 be approved for payment.
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Councillor Soloway returned to the meeting.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel lost Cheque #20121001 to Jason Doan for $782.40 and reissue Cheque # 20121070 in its place, with payee responsible for stop payment fees.
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5.2 Taxes Added & Cancelled
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add taxes to the Tax Roll as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel taxes as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.3 PUB Mafeking Utility Request to Vary Order: Outstanding
5.4 PUB Public Hearing Birch River Utility: November 14th, 2012 7:00 p.m. Birch River Legion Hall
6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve work orders #56/12 to 58/12.
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7. Delegations/Petitions
8. General Business
8.1 RM Office Renovation: Res. No. 294/12
8.2 2012 Tax Sale Terms & Conditions: Res. No. 295/12
8.3 2012 RM Land Auction: Res. No. 296/12
8.4 BR WTP: Waiting pilot test results, meet with WSB to follow, review with DWO
8.5 Noxious Weeds Act – Municipal Noxious Weeds Inspector: Inquire neighboring RM’s; Prepare submission for Act Review; Councillor approach landowner
8.6 Animal Control Act: Review with Animal Control Officer
8.7 Humeniuk Road & Ditch: Review Commission Order, ensure our compliance
8.8 Request to Clear Road Allowance: Follow up
8.9 Rabbit Road – Balchen & Kulchycki: Follow up
8.10 Manitoba Hydro: Issue Letter of Support for cleaning our Road Allowance
8.11 Unauthorized dumping of tires at BR WDG: Issue letter of request to offender to remove tires
8.12 Personnel Meeting October 10th, 2012: Confirm date, agenda
8.13 CPA Membership: Res. No. 297/12
8.14 AMM Convention November 26-29th, 2012: Confirm attendance for registration
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain accept the quotation for Administration Building Renovation materials and labour, attached as Schedule ‘A’, from Bill Sigurdson.
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WHEREAS Section 372 of The Municipal Act allows a Municipality to set any terms or conditions for the sale of property sold for taxes;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the terms and conditions recommended by TAXervice be accepted as amended attached as Schedule ‘A’.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality offer for sale by public auction the following parcels:
NW 1-34-20W
NE 22-33-23W
NW 23-33-23W
SE 8-35-23W
NE 8-35-22W
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2012 CPA (Canadian Payroll Association) membership fees be authorized for payment.
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9. Other Communications
9.1 SVAPL Open House: Review
9.2 MB Conservation & Water Stewardship – Problem Beaver Management Program: Announced, Tags to be determined
9.3 Kevin Chung, WEDC – CIIF Application: Northern Neighbors roof- obtain quotes
9.4 WSFN TLE: No further services required
9.5 FCM on Infrastructure: P3 emphasis
9.6 LUD of Mafeking Regular Meeting Minutes September 2nd, 2012: Review
9.7 LUD of Birch River Regular Meeting Minutes September 4th, 2012: Review
9.8 Animal Control Report August 2012: Review
9.9 RCMP Report Swan River Detachment August 2012: Review
10. Adjournment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on October 10th, 2012.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
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