Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at the Birch River Legion Hall.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Arnie Pedersen, and Connie Forbes.
Councillors Nadolney, Rizok and Wyatt were absent with notice.
CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2021/250
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 28th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2021/251
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held July 14th, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 2021 Canada Community Building Fund: Review
5.3 SV Vet Clinic
Resolution No: 2021/252
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2021 membership to the Swan Valley Vet District and authorize the corresponding municipal levy in the amount of $4,833.79.
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5.4 Dr. Recruitment Fund
Resolution No: 2021/253
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the payment to the Dr. Retention and Recruitment Fund in the amount of $15,648.00.
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5.5 Community Revitalization Fund
Resolution No: 2021/254
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve of the application under the Community Revitalization Fund for the Birch River Pool in the amount of $25,000;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the RM of Mountain hereby authorize the expenditure of 25% maximum of the project;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign and submit such agreement on behalf of the Council.
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Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 2021/255.
5.6 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2021/255
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20210798 to 20210864 be approved for payment in the amount of $105,438.69 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $11,187.44 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
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Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.
6. Personnel
6.1 Mafeking Transfer Station Attendant
Resolution No: 2021/256
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Jerry Jacobs as Mafeking Transfer Station Backup Attendant;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.2 Employee Performance: Prepare reviews
7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2021/257
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #51/2021 to #55/2021 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 WSFN – Fire Protection Agreements: Reschedule
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 Westman Cable – Fibre Optic Cable in Birch River
10. General Business
10.1 Cowan Waste Disposal Closure Plan
Resolution No: 2021/258
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby award the Cowan Waste Disposal Closure Phase 1 RFQ to South Mountain Ent.
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10.2 Pine River Waste Disposal Closure Plan
Resolution No: 2021/259
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby award the Pine River Waste Disposal Closure Phase 1 RFQ to South Mountain Ent.
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10.3 2020 Mafeking Creek DFA Claim
Resolution No: 2021/260
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby opt in to the Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness program for the 2020 Mafeking Creek Disaster Event.
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10.4 G. Nakonechny Fire: Did Not Start Fire
10.5 Burning Ban Signs: To Be Put Up by Councillors
10.6 Property Maintenance/LUD of Mafeking: Tabled
11. Communications
11.1 BR Jams & Jellies
Resolution No: 2021/261
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Birch River Historical Museum & Display group in the amount of $100.00.
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11.2 Letter of Concern: Review
11.3 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2021/262
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 August 11, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
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