MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: 1 – Debbie Soloway, 2 – , 3 – , 4 – Nelson Rusk, 5 – Wayne Stockford, 6 – Bert Fedoriw
Councillor Nadolney and Councillor Guignion were absent with notice.
Councillor Rusk left the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
CAO Robin Wiebe was present and acted as secretary.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 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 February 13th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
2.2 Adoption of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 24th, 2013 be adopted as amended, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
3. Matters Arising from Minutes
4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Birch River & Mafeking WTP LIPs: Review
4.2 Pine River Water Rate Study
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby make application to the Office of Drinking Water (ODW) to alter the Pine River Water Treatment Plant System and Operating Licence.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
5. Financial
5.1 Premier Luncheon Attendance: Res. No. 34/13
5.2 2013 Memberships & Budgets – SLWCD, MMSM, SVPD, PRL, SVMAC: Res. Nos. 36, 36 & 37/13
5.3 Accounts Payable: Res. No. 38/13
5.4 Amend Interim Budget: Res. No. 39/13
5.5 Insurance Policy: Review
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain appoint Nelson Rusk as Finance Chair for the regular meeting of February 13th, 2013.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Reeve Hanson and Councillor Nadolney to attend the Premier’s Luncheon on January 18th, 2013 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Swan Valley Planning District 2013 Membership fee ($1,000) and 2012 Usage Fees ($555.89) be authorized for payment.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Parkland Regional Library 2013 Budget;
AND THAT the 2013 municipal levy ($8,224.80) be authorized for payment.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 1
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission 2013 Budget;
AND THAT the 2013 municipal grant ($5,441.00) be authorized for payment.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 1
RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20130100 to 20130181 be approved for payment in the amount of $99,090.89, including $3,879.54 for Councillor Indemnities, as authorized by By-Law 10/11.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the 2013 Interim Operating Budget to include $25,000 capital expenditures on the Administration Building renovation.
CARRIED.
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6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve work orders #03/13 to #05/13.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 11:00 a.m. David Jones, Regional Park Specialist – MB Conservation
WHEREAS Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act authorizes Council to close a meeting to the public to discuss certain matters;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss contract negotiations.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
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.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
7.2 2:00 p.m. IMCD Annual Review with Aaron Kulbacki, Manager
8. General Business
8.1 Land Transfer NE ¼ 3-33-23 WPM: Res. No. 43/13
8.2 Request for Proposals – Gravel: Res. No. 44/13
8.3 Admin Office Renovation: Res. Nos. 45 & 46/13
8.4 Northern Neighbors Roof: Res. Nos. 47 & 48/13
8.5 MOS, Council Meeting April 10th, 2013: Res. No. 49/13
8.6 MB Pre-Budget Consultations January 28th, 2013: Review
8.7 PMHA Luncheon January 30th, 2013: Review
8.8 G7 February 4th, 2013: Res. No. 50/13
8.9 Municipal Amalgamation: Review
8.10 Personnel: Review
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase NE ¼ 3-33-23 WPM from R. Ketel in the amount of assessed value plus legal and transfer costs and improvements per Schedule ‘A’ attached.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept Request(s) For Proposals for the 2013 Gravelling program as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the quotation from Pam Greig for painting the Administration Office interior as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain authorize three year lease of computer and server from National Leasing.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss contract negotiations.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
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.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby reschedule the April 10th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council to April 8th, 2013.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the funding request of Swan Valley Immigration and Settlement Services;
AND THAT the 2013 municipal grant ($1,974.00) be authorized for payment.
DEFEATED.
For 1 Against 3
9. Other Communications
9.1 James Duncan, Director MB Conservation – Minister Meeting: Request
9.2 All Councils Meeting with Robert Sopuck, MP February 19th, 2013: Res. No. 51/13
9.3 MWSA Seminar March 20th, 2013: Res. No. 52/13
9.4 North Mountain Hand-Van Service – TONS Workshop: Res. No. 53/13
9.5 Burnside & Ferriss – Small Claims Hearing January 23rd, 2013: Review
9.6 Bellsite 34th Annual Poker Derby: Res. No. 54/13
9.7 Cowan Community Centre – 15th Annual Cowan Trail Celebration: Res. No. 55/13
9.8 SVCC Request for Funding: Res. No. 56/13
9.9 Village of Benito – SVEMD: Review
9.10 SV RISE Report to January 10th, 2013: Review
9.11 Ethelbert & District Vet Board Meeting January 29th, 2013: Res. No. 57/13
9.12 LUD Mafeking Regular Meeting Minutes February 2nd, 2013: Review
9.13 LUD Birch River Regular Meeting Minutes February 5th, 2013: Review
9.14 LUD Pine River Regular Meeting Minutes February 8th, 2013: Review
9.15 RCMP Report Parkland Detachment Fourth Quarter 2012: Review
9.16 RCMP Report Winnipegosis Detachment January 2013: Review
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Council members and CAO to attend the All Councils meeting with Robert Sopuck, MP on February 19th, 2013 in Swan River;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Council to attend the MB Weed Supervisors Association seminar on March 20th, 2013 in Carberry, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby authorize Clarence Biech to attend the TONS (Transportation Options Network for Seniors) workshop on May 13th, 2013 in Portage la Prairie, MB for Handi-Transit Services operating in rural Manitoba;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of mountain contribute $50.00 to Bellsite 34th Annual Poker Derby.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby declare the 15th Annual Cowan Trail Celebration being held August 24th, 2013 a community event and open to the public.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize financial support for Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce programs as requested $1.00 per capita = $1,104.00.
DEFEATED.
For 0 Against 4
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend Committee Appointments as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.
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10. Adjournment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 27th, 2013.
The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 0