Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.

Members Present:
Reeve: Marvin Kovachik
Councillors:
1 – Wilmer Malcolm
2 – Stephen Nadolney
3 – Nestor Rizok
4 – Connie Forbes
5 – Jesse Larocque
6 – Brad Wyatt

CAO Robin Wiebe was present and acted as secretary.

The meeting was called to order at 10:10 A.M. by Reeve Marvin Kovachik, quorum being present.

Wyatt
Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 8th, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.

Wyatt
Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 25th, 2017 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
CARRIED.

Wyatt
Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01-17, being a By-Law to provide for the participation in the Manitoba Mutual Aid System, be given second reading.
CARRIED.

Malcolm
Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01-17, being a by-law to provide for the participation in the Manitoba Mutual Aid System, be given third and final reading; passed, signed, and sealed.
CARRIED.

Rizok
Wyatt
BE IT RESOVLED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the invitation to extend the terms, conditions, and unit price of the Request for Proposal – 2016 Gravelling (North) to 2017;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the invitation to extend the terms, conditions, and unit price of the Request for Proposal – 2016 Gravelling (South) to 2017;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
CARRIED.

Malcolm
Forbes
WHEREAS Fire Department Purchasing Policy states that all purchases of the Fire Department must be authorized by Council in advance;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the purchase requests as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.

Councillor Forbes declared an interest for Res. No. 40/17 and left the meeting.

Malcolm
Rizok
RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20170136 to 20170185 be approved for payment in the amount of $34,561.51, including $3,790.94 directly deposited to payees, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $4,379.29 for Receiver General January 2017 be approved for payment.
CARRIED.

Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.

Larocque
Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hold a Special Budget Meeting March 3rd, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
CARRIED.

Wyatt
Larocque
WHEREAS council meeting dates conflict with various municipal activities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby reschedule:
April 12th Regular Meeting to April 5th, 2017;
April 26th Regular Meeting to April 28th, 2017.
CARRIED.

Larocque
Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #008/17 to #010/17 attached hereto.
CARRIED.

Malcolm
Larocque
WHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a public hearing February 8th, 2017 regarding Animal Control complaints and Breach of By-Law for livestock being at large;
AND WHEREAS there were no representation and no objections, or all representations and objections were heard and considered;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council confirm the minimum fines as charged.
CARRIED.

Councillor Nadolney joined the meeting via communication facility.

Councillor Nadolney left the meeting.

Broke for lunch.

Malcolm
Larocque
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the invoice for payment from Ethelbert & District Veterinary Services as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’.
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the request of Manitoba High School Rodeo for a donation of sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00.
CARRIED.

Forbes
Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Emergency Coordinator of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the EMO Regional Workshop Seminar in Dauphin, MB on February 28, 2017;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.

Wyatt
Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Weed Inspector of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association Seminar in Carberry, MB on March 22nd, 2017;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.

Wyatt
Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Finance Officer of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the MMAA Conference and Annual General Meeting in Brandon, MB on April 23-26th, 2017;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
CARRIED.

Councillors Malcolm and Forbes declared an interest for Res. No. 50/17 and left the meeting.

Malcolm
Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approved the Duties, Responsibilities and Remuneration for the District Fire Chief for the Municipality as per Schedule ‘A’ attached.
CARRIED.

Councillors Malcolm and Forbes returned to the meeting.

Forbes
Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the recommendation to hire Gerry Stevenson for Public Works, wages & terms as set out in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
CARRIED.

Wyatt
Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 22nd, 2017.
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
CARRIED.