MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2022 VIA ZOOM.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
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: 2022/029
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 9th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2022/030
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held January 26th, 2022 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Snowplow/Grading Accounts
Resolution No: 2022/031
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the amended snowplow or grading account policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT such policy, including increase in rates, begin January 1, 2023.
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 SV Vet Services
Resolution No: 2022/032
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2022 municipal allocation to the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District in the amount of $4,833.79;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain budget further funds to make the Spay and Neuter Program through the Swan Valley Vet Clinic a permanent program;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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Councillor Forbes joined the meeting.
5.3 Office Internet
Resolution No: 2022/033
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve paying out the Municipal Office Internet service contract with Bell MTS in order to switch internet service providers.
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5.4 MB Conservation & Climate Fund: Investigate Other Funding Programs
5.5 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2022/034
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20220087 to 20220147 be approved for payment in the amount of $93,333.74, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,263.85 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,152.97 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,091.55 for Receiver General for January 2022 be hereby approved.
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6. 2022 Budget
6.1 Reserve Balances @ December 2021: Review
6.2 Land Sale Revenues: Review of Projects
6.3 2022 Projects
Resolution No: 2022/035
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the proposal from Pier Solutions for the inspection of the following bridges in the 2022 year:
-Beaver Lake Road Bridge
-Olinyk Bridge
-Malley’s Bridge
-Pedersen Bridge
-Dutchak Ford Crossing
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6.4 Pool Budget: Review Required Repairs
6.5 2022 Waste Budgets: Review 2022 Estimates
6.6 Office Budget 2022: Review
6.7 Council Budget 2022: Review
6.8 Utility Budgets: Review
6.8.1 Mafeking Utility: Rate Review
Resolution No: 2022/036
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS a preliminary review of the Mafeking Water rates was conducted and reviewed by Council;
AND WHEREAS upon review of the unaudited financial statements for the 2021 year, it was determined that the Mafeking Utility rates sufficiently cover expenses and no rate increase is necessary;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain submit a request to the Manitoba Public Utilities Board to extend the requirement of a rate study to December 31, 2023.
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6.8.2 Birch River Utility: Rate Review
Resolution No: 2022/037
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
WHEREAS a preliminary review of the Birch River Water rates was conducted and reviewed by Council;
AND WHEREAS upon review of the unaudited financial statements for the 2021 year, it was determined that the Birch River Utility rates are not sufficient to cover the operating expenses of the utility;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the rate study review for the Birch River Utility system to be completed in 2022.
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6.9 Animal Control: Review Options
Councillor Nadolney left the meeting.
7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2022/038
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #005/2022 to #007/2022 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 10:30 a.m. Jason Zawadsky, MI: Review of Levels of Service and Resources
9.2 MVSD Local Education Discussions: Review
9.3 G4 Meeting Date and Attendance: Monday, March 7
9.4 EMO Course
Resolution No: 2022/039
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and Staff of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Emergency Measures Organization seminar to be held March 23rd, 2022 in Dauphin, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9.5 Pre-Election Workshop Date and Location: Review
10. General Business
10.1 2022 Election Polling Stations: Four Stations
10.2 April Meeting Dates
Resolution No: 2022/040
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the April 13th and 27th Council meetings to April 14th and 28th, 2022.
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10.3 Land Rental: Abrahamson
Resolution No: 2022/041
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Rental Agreement for Pt. Lot 14, Plan 820 and Lot 1, Plan 1010 [Roll#300498, 300499, 300531, 300532], Birch River, MB, Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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10.4 Property Cleanup Orders: Review Voluntary Transfer Process
10.5 Ward Three – Snowplowing/Road Conditions: Maintain Municipal Roadways
11. Communications
11.1 Community Futures, Cedar Lake Region: Representative
11.2 The Backdraft Magazine
Resolution No: 2022/042
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the advertisement in the Backdraft Magazine in the amount of $200.00.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2022/043
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 23rd, 2022.
Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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