Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 via zoom.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 A.M. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2020/458
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the December 9th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2020/459
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 25th, 2020 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Fire Department Policy Manual: Section 1
4.2 Burn Permit System: Reviewed
4.3 Road Allowance By-Law
Resolution No: 2020/460
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 15/2020, being a By-Law to govern Road Allowances within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
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4.4 Pandemic Plan Policy
Resolution No: 2020/461
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Pandemic Plan Policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2020/462
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the month ending November 30th, 2020 as presented.
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5.2 Birch River Water Plant Upgrades: Progress Payment
Resolution No: 2020/463
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve and authorize the progress payment #2 to Filtrum for the Birch River Water Plant Upgrades project in the amount of $211,625.66.
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5.3 Fuel Inventory
Resolution No: 2020/464
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Fuel overage in the amount of $264.58 and divide expenses equally between the Birch River Fire Department and Public Works.
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Councillor Nadolney left the meeting.
5.4 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2020/465
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20201365 to 20201421 be approved for payment in the amount of $289,615.37, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $4,366.64 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,399.10 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,288.13 for Receiver General for November 2020 be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Fire Department Appreciation
Resolution No: 2020/466
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2020 Fire Department members appreciation to a maximum of $1,000.00.
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6.2 2021 Wage Review
Resolution No: 2020/467
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the wage schedule, beginning January 2, 2021 as outlined in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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Councillor Nadolney returned to the meeting.
6.3 Employee Appreciation
Resolution No: 2020/468
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the employee appreciation gifts as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2020/469
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #166/2020 to #170/2020 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10. General Business
10.1 2020 Gravel Returns
Resolution No: 2020/470
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Casual Quarry Permit returns as follows:
Permit Number Location Return
CP-2020-1016983 Bellsite $36.60
AND THAT Council of the Rural Municipalty of Mountain hereby apply for a 2021 Stockpile permit for LS 3 Sec 33, Twp 39, Rge 26 for 8,226.59 tonnes;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.2 Emergency Plan Review
Resolution No: 2020/471
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
WHEREAS The Emergency Measures Act requires communities to have Emergency Preparedness programs;
AND WHEREAS The Municipal Emergency Coordinator has presented an updated Emergency Prepareness Plan for approval;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Emergency Preparedness Plan as presented;
AND THAT the Emergency Plan be sumitted to Emergency Measures Organization for approval.
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10.3 Access to SW 32-34-23W: Unlock Gate
10.4 Animal Control Complaint: Issue Fine
10.5 Building & Development: Memo to the Assessor
11. Communications
11.1 IMWD – Lidar: Discussion
11.2 CETA & CFTA Reporting Requirements: Review
11.3 Military Service Recognition Book
Resolution No: 2020/472
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the advertising in the Military Service Recognition Book in the amount of $205.00.
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11.4 Manitoba Crime Stoppers
Resolution No: 2020/473
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the 2021 donation towards Manitoba Crime Stoppers in the amount of $146.70.
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11.5 Shared Management Committee: Moose Population
Resolution No: 2020/474
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby nominate Brad Wyatt and Wilmer Malcolm to the Provincial Shared Management Committee for the Porcupine and Duck Mountain area.
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11.6 Water Rights Regulation: Review FAQ
11.7 SV Vet Financial Statements: For Review
11.8 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review
11.9 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2020/475
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on December 22nd, 2020.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
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