Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt.
Councillors Malcolm and Pedersen were 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 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2021/231
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 14th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/232
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held June 23rd, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
5. Financial
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Audited Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2021/233
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31st, 2020 as presented;
AND THAT the Reeve and Deputy Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.3 Unaudited Monthly Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2021/234
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Months Ending January, February, March, April, May and June, 2021 as presented.
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5.4 Bank Reconcilliation
Resolution No: 2021/235
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Reconcilliation report for the month ending June 31, 2021 as presented.
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5.5 Taxes/Added Cancelled
Resolution No: 2021/236
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add and cancel the following proptery taxes in accordance with the recommendations of the Manitoba Assessment Branch
Property Tax Year Roll Number Taxes Cancelled Taxes Added
2021 260700.000 $159.63
2021 300216.000 $566.70
2021 300206.000 $417.26
2021 132200.000 $840.33
2021 144500.000 $109.43
2021 144800.000 $820.94
2021 213300.000 $229.48
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5.6 2021 Wildfires
Resolution No: 2021/237
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the General Reserve Fund in the amount of $35,347.54 to cover costs incurred in the 2021 Wildfire Events.
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5.7 Steamer Trailer Modifications
Resolution No: 2021/238
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of Steamer Trailer Modifications in the amount of $3,636.61;
AND THAT the cost be distributed evenly between all six wards.
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5.8 Mafeking Outdoor Rink: Confirm CDI Contribution Amount
5.9 MB Conservation & Climate Fund
Resolution No: 2021/239
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby apply under the Manitoba Conservation & Climate Fund for the following three projects:
Ward 2 Drainage Project;
Birch River Water Plant Backup Generator;
Mafeking Water Plant Backup Generator;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such applications online on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.10 Fire Prevention: Backpack Sprayers
Resolution No: 2021/240
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase of 24 Fire Prevention backpack sprayers for residents, on a cost recovery basis.
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Councillor Forbes declared an interest for Resolution No. 2021/241 and left the meeting.
5.11 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/241
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20210721 to 20210797 be approved for payment in the amount of $205,007.18 including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,334.86 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,089.22 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,743.81 for Receiver General for june 2021 be hereby approved.
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Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.
6. Personnel
6.1 Pine River Fire Department Members
Resolution No: 2021/242
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of Tim Oakley to the Mountain South Fire Department in accordance with the RM of Mountain By-Law No. 05/21.
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6.2 Birch River Pool: Lifeguard
Resolution No: 2021/243
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Brooklyn Makasoff as Birch River Pool Lifeguard/Instructor;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.3 Birch River Pool: Attendant
Resolution No: 2021/244
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Jorja Staniland as Birch River Pool Attendant;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.4 Birch River Public Works
Resolution No: 2021/245
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Gareth Scott as Birch River Public Works;
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: 2021/246
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #45/2021 to #50/2021 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10. General Business
10.1 Pine River Fire Hall Upgrades: Review Project Options
10.2 Mountain North Gravel
Resolution No: 2021/247
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve payment of the additional rip rap material processed along with the Mountain North Gravel contract in the amount of $6,611.22.
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10.3 Mafeking Streambank Project
Resolution No: 2021/248
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the agreement with the Swan Lake Watershed District for the Mafeking Streambank Stabilization Project;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.4 G. Nakonechny Fire: Update
10.5 Recycling Program: Review
11. Communications
11.1 SV Planning District Financial Statements: Review
11.2 Alternate Energy Source: Not applicable
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021/249
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 July 28th, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45am.
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