MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 IN THE R.M. OF MOUNTAIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BIRCH RIVER, MANITOBA.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: 1 – Debbie Soloway, 2 – Steve Nadolney, 3 – Dane Guignion, 4 – Nelson Rusk, 5 – Wayne Stockford, 6 – Bert Fedoriw
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 May 8th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
2.2 Adoption of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the April 24th, 2013 Public Hearing regarding the 2013 Financial Plan for the RM of Mountain be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the April 24th, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
3. Matters Arising from Minutes
4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 PUB Board Order No. 45/13 Mafeking Interim Rates: Review; Post in Mafeking
4.2 Controlled Burns: Res. No. 154/13
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby set Controlled Burn Permit deposit at $200.00 with permit holder responsible for actual costs.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 2
5. Financial
5.1 Accounts Payable
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20130459 to 20130515 and 20130517 to 20130519 be approved for payment in the amount of $71,603.02, including $6,146.92 for Councillor Indemnities, as authorized by By-Law 10/11 and that Cheque No. 20130516 for $447.93 be void.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #15/13 to #19/13.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 10:30 Dave Forbes, Fire Chief Birch River Fire Department – Burning Ban: Res. No. 157/13
7.2 11:00 Blair Martin, MB Assessment Branch – Tax Impact 2014 Reassessment: Review
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby implement a burning ban within the municipality until further notice.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 1
8. General Business
8.1 Administration Office Renovation: Res. No. 158/13
8.2 Hazardous Materials Recycling Collection: Tabled
8.3 Aggregate Transport Licence & Levy: Prepare By-Law
8.4 Road Allowance Development Agreement: Res. No. 159/13
8.5 Road #191N and #132.5W Heavy Traffic Use: Road Closure until further notice
8.6 Pine River LUD By-Election: Review
8.7 Northern Neighbors Roof: Spring Leak
8.8 2013 Parkland District Meeting: Res. No. 160/13
8.9 Bill 33 The Municipal Modernization Act: Review
8.10 Flood Damage, DFA Claim, Sign & Material Order: Review
8.11 Animal Control: Review
8.12 Casual Public Works Employment: Review; refer to Personnel Committee to meet following Council Meeting
8.13 MIT Grader/Property Damage: Review; Fix & Submit to MIT
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the invoice from Torfason Electric, attached as Schedule ‘A’, for renovations to the Administration Office.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
WHEREAS Council received a request to create a Residential Road;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the execution of a Development Agreement with Kirby Christensen for the creation of a Residential Road to the SE 29-32-22 as per Schedule ‘A’ attached;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain and CAO hereby be authorized to attend the June District Meeting on Friday, June 14th, 2013 in Roblin, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0
9. Other Communications
9.1 SV RISE Strategic Planning Meeting: Thursday May 9th, 2013 6 p.m.
9.2 Problem Beaver Management: Review
9.3 BR Busy Beavers 4H Club: Res. No. 161/13
9.4 SVSA Request for Support: Res. No. 162/13
9.5 Darcy Rowe Request Letter of Support: Res. No. 163/13
9.6 LUD of Birch River Regular Meeting Minutes May 7th, 2013: Review Invoicing
9.7 RCMP Report Winnipegosis Detachment April 2013: Review
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain contribute $25.00 to the Birch River Busy Beavers 4H Club Achievement.
CARRIED.
For 4 Against 3
BE IT RESOVLED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain contribute $1,000 to the Swan Valley Snowmobile Association for trail clean-up resulting from windstorm damage in June 2012.
CARRIED.
For 6 Against 1
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain grant the request for a letter to the provincial Taxi Board in support of the proposed Taxi Service attached in Schedule ‘A’.
CARRIED.
For 5 Against 2
10. Adjournment
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on May 22nd, 2013.
The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
CARRIED.
For 7 Against 0