Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, April 14th, 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.
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: 2022/101
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 14th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2022/102
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council and Conditional Use public hearing minutes held March 24th, 2022 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Compensation By-Law
Resolution No: 2022/103
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03/22, being a By-Law to provide compensation for Elected Officials within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
Connie Forbes – yes
Robert Hanson – yes
Wilmer Malcolm – absent
Stephen Nadolney – yes
Arnie Pedersen – absent
Nestor Rizok – yes
Brad Wyatt – yes
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4.2 Financial Plan By-Law
Resolution No: 2022/104
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 02/2022, being a By-Law to provide for the Financial Plan and Tax Levy By-Law of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Beaver Report: Review
5.3 SVPD 2022 Budget
Resolution No: 2022/105
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2022 budget of the Swan Valley Planning District including the Rural Municipality of Mountain municipal levy in the amount of $1,993.15.
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Councilor Malcom joined the meeting.
5.4 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2022/106
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
Roll #300584.000 $6.32
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5.5 PR Mower Purchase
Resolution No: 2022/107
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of a used mower for Pine River to a maximum of $5,500.00.
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5.6 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2022/108
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20220263 to 20220376 be approved for payment in the amount of $135,064.53, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,685.76 as per By-Law 03/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $19,760.58 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,959.24 for Receiver General for March 2022 be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
Councilor Pedersen joined the meeting.
6.1 CAO Schedule
Resolution No: 2022/109
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS the Employee Handbook has outlined a change in the Municipal Office schedule beginning July 1st, 2022 and any permanent employee schedule adjustments contrary to the handbook are to be approved by Resolution of Council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the adjusted CAO schedule as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.2 Admin Assistant
Resolution No: 2022/110
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Zandra McCorrister as the Administrative Assistant;
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: 2022/111
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #018/2022 to #024/2022 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10. General Business
10.1 RFP 2022-02 Bridge Repairs
Resolution No: 2022/112
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract bridge repairs as per RFP 2022-02 to Pier Solutions.
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10.2 Grass Cutting: Mafeking
Resolution No: 2022/113
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with Wyatt Transport Ltd. for grass cutting services for the LUD of Mafeking as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.3 RipRap Inventory
Resolution No: 2022/114
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the sale of Municipal riprap as requested at a rate of $12/m3.
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10.4 Request To Purchase, Bellsite
Resolution No: 2022/115
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Pt. Block 4 Plan 751 and Block 5 Plan 751; in Bellsite, MB [Roll#301781.000 and 301783.000] from J. Abel in the amount of $2,204.68 plus any legal or transfer costs;
AND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
The RM of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request;
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11. Communications
11.1 Donation Request: Bowsman Lions Club
Resolution No: 2022/116
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Bowsman Lions Club for the Ukrainian Relief Supper in the amount of $165.00.
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11.2 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2022/117
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
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 April 28th, 2022.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
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