Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice.
CAO Paige Larocque 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. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2019/444
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the November 20th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2019/445
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held November 7th, 2019 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Strategic Plan Discussion: Economic Development Services
4.2 Annual Code of Conduct: Reviewed
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Reviewed
5.2 Building Sustainable Communities Grant: Deadline January
5.3 Sclater Bridge Repair
Resolution No: 2019/446
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the attached quote for repairs to the Bridge located on the SW 1-34-23W;
AND THAT the CAO and Ward 2 Councillor be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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Councillor Nadolney joined the meeting.
5.4 Menard Bridge Removal: Remove in Winter
5.5 Tourism Invoice
Resolution No: 2019/447
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve and authorize payment for Invoice #921946 in the amount of $388.40, for Tourism Representative in 2019.
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Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
5.6 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2019/448
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20191289 to 20191351 be approved for payment in the amount of $225,859.81 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,416.18 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
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6. Personnel
6.1 Birch River Transfer Station Attendant
Resolution No: 2019/449
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire Garth Scott as Birch River Transfer Station Attendant;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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7. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2019/450
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #135/19 to #139/19 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 10:30 A.M. Dave Forbes: Fire Department Investigations
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 2020 Winter Municipal Emergency Workshops
Resolution No: 2019/451
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Steve Nadolney of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the 2020 Winter Municipal Emergency Workshop to be held January 29th, 2020 in Dauphin, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Drainage Applications: Tabled
10.2 Drainage 9-35-22W – Metcalfe: Investigate Easements
10.3 Application for Approach: T. Thue
Resolution No: 2019/452
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the application for approach under the Approach Policy on the NE 22-39-26W;
AND THAT the applicant be responsible for 100% of all costs associated with the construction.
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10.4 IMWD 2020 Committee Appointment: Find Citizen Representative
10.5 SV RISE Membership: Determine Other RM Support
10.5.1 Incubator Project: Minitonas-Bowsman Ownership
10.6 Abandonded Excavator: Deadline of Dec 19, 2019
10.7 Cowan Wayside Park
Resolution No: 2019/453
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into the Letter of Understanding with the Friends of Cowan Park as per Schedule “A” attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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10.8 Request – WSFN Antler Corner: Wait for Formal Request
11. Communications
11.1 Workplace, Safety & Health Improvement Order: Reviewed
11.2 Sign Order: Ward 5 Order
11.3 Conflict of Interest Declaration: Due November 30
11.4 LUD of Birch River Minutes: Reviewed
11.5 Parkland RCMP Report: Reviewed
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2019/454
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on December 4th, 2019.
Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
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