Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 via video conference.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice.
CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2021/156
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 12th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/157
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held April 28th, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
4.1 Land Sale/Lease Agreement Policy
Resolution No: 2021/158
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the new Land Sale and Lease Agreement policies as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT such policy take effect as of May 13th, 2021;
AND THAT any policies inconsistent herewith be hereby repealed.
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Councillor Rizok joined the meeting.
4.2 Taxable Donation Policy
Resolution No: 2021/159
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Taxable Donation policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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4.3 Fire Department Rates Policy: Tabled
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 2021/2022 Beaver Program
Resolution No: 2021/160
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountian hereby approve the 2021/2022 Farmland Beaver Damage Control program;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.3 Green & Inclusive Community Buildings Program: Review Criteria
5.4 SLWD Application: Mafeking Creek
Resolution No: 2021/161
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby apply to the Swan Lake Watershed District for funding for the Mafeking Creek Stablization Project;
AND THAT if approved the municipal portion will be paid from the Ward Six ward budget.
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5.5 Remote Monitoring: Birch River Water Plant
Resolution No: 2021/162
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the remote access and monitoring system from Delco water for the Birch River Water Plant, including ongoing monthly internet fees;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.6 Fire Hall Internet Access
Resolution No: 2021/163
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the instalment and ongoing monthly internet fees for the Birch River and Pine River fire halls;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
For: 3 Against: 1 Abstained: 2 (Wyatt & Nadolney)
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5.7 Tax Cancellation: Birch River School
Resolution No: 2021/164
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the tax additions and cancellations for Roll Number 300792.000 as per recommendations by the Manitoba Assessment Branch.
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5.8 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/165
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20210451 to 20210500 be approved for payment in the amount of $47,794.84, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,215.65 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $4,991.57 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,474.82 for Receiver General for April 2021 be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Birch River Summer Student
Resolution No: 2021/166
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Jayden Patchenose and Desirae Mosiondz as Birch River Summer Students;
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: 2021/167
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #23/2021 to #28/2021 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 10:15 a.m. Darryl Mosiondz, Fire Department
8.2 Michelle McCorrister, Property Management
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 June District Meetings
Resolution No: 2021/168
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and CAO of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the AMM June District Meeting to be held June 23rd, 2021;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Drainage Complaint – Ward 3: Complainant to Discuss With Appropriate Authority
10.2 Complaint – Fire/Property Clean Up: Clean Up Properties in Birch River
10.3 Fire Department call Out: WSFN
Resolution No: 2021/169
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS the Fire Deparetment responded to another set fire for Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation on April 21st, 2021 ;
AND WHEREAS this is the second billable fire and a burning ban was in effect;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain in addition to the invoice for hours as per Fire Department Rates policy, hereby issue a fine under the Fire Prevention and Emergency Services By-Law in the amount of $250.00.
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10.4 Fire Prevention Measures: Resident Pack Pumps
10.5 Fire Prevention: Burning Ban Signs
Resolution No: 2021/170
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipaity of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of Municipal Burn ban signs to a maximum of $500.00.
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10.6 Request to Purchase: SE 3-33-21W
Resolution No: 2021/171
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the best interest of the municipality to obtain title to certain LGD Vested Crown Administered parcels to facilitate the sale of said land;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request CLPA to transfer title of the following parcels back to the RM of Mountain;
SE 3-33-21W [Roll # 117200.000]
AND THAT the RM of Mountain request CLPA to remove these parcels from the joint agriculture agreement and lease listing so that the RM can facilitate a lease and sale agreement;
AND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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10.7 Request to Purchase: LGD Vested Crown Land
Resolution No: 2021/172
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the best interest of the municipality to obtain title to certain LGD Vested Crown Administered parcels to facilitate the sale of said land;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request CLPA to transfer title of the following parcels back to the RM of Mountain;
NW 3-32-21W [Roll # 27800.000]
NE 4-32-21W [Roll # 28100.000]
NW 4-32-21W [Roll # 28200.000]
NE 9-32-21W [Roll # 30100.000]
SE 10-32-21W [Roll # 30700.000]
SW 10-32-21W [Roll # 30800.000]
AND THAT the RM of Mountain request CLPA to remove these parcels from the joint agriculture agreement and lease listing so that the RM can facilitate a lease agreement;
AND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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10.8 Mafeking Transfer Station/Burn Site Hours
Resolution No: 2021/173
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Summer Mafeking Transfer Station and Burn Site Hours as stated below, effective May 17th, 2021:
Wednesday – Transfer Station: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday – Burn Site: 11 am – 2 pm
Saturday – Transfer Station: 8 am – 12 pm
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10.9 Conditional Use Order: Metis N4 Construction Inc.
Resolution No: 2021/174
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a Public Hearing on May 12th, 2021 to hear the Conditional Use Application #CU2021-01 [Metis N4 Construction Inc.] for the property legally described as NW 35-42-26W, Mafeking, MB;
AND WHEREAS there were no objections, or all objections were heard and considered;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Conditional Use Order #CU2021-01 be approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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11. Communications
11.1 Ethelbert School: Request for Donations
Resolution No: 2021/175
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the 2021 Ethelbert School Graduation Awards in the amount of $500.00.
For: Against: 6
DEFEATED
11.2 988 Suicide Prevention: Issue Letter of Support
11.3 MVSD – Bill 64 Concerns: For Review
11.4 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review
Councillor Malcolm left the meeting.
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021/176
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
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 May 26, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
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