Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Acting Reeve: Stephen Nadolney
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, 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 Acting Reeve Stephen Nadolney, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2022/266
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the September 14th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2022/267
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held August 24th, 2022 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 Review – Mining and Transport of Aggregate By-Law: Repeal By-Law
4.2 Tax Sale Agreement Policy: No Exceptions
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.1.1 Taxes Added
Resolution No: 2022/268
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
Roll#300450 $93.61
Roll#300353 $150.53
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5.2 Enabling Accessibility Fund Grant: Investigate Costs
5.3 Land Sale – Investigate Land Sale Options: Online Auction for January 2023
5.4 Certificate of Insurance
Resolution No: 2022/269
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the amended Certificate of Insurance with Western Financial Group as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the debris removal limit for the Mafeking Heritage Site be set at 10% of the replacement value;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.5 RM Website: Prepare Proposal
5.6 DFA Project: Boychuk Bridge
Resolution No: 2022/270
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the work quote from Pier Solutions for DFA construction repairs to the Boychuk Bridge;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.7 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2022/271
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
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 #87800.000 $719.51
Roll #266100.000 $51.90
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Councillor Forbes declared a potential conflict of interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 2022/272.
5.8 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2022/272
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20220947 to 20221044 be approved for payment in the amount of $203,054.87, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,328.05 as per By-Law 03/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $25,700.70 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT Cheque No. 20221018 be void as the vendor was incorrect;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $10,070.98 for Receiver General for August 2022 be hereby approved.
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Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.
6. Personnel
6.1 Pine River Water Plant Position
Resolution No: 2022/273
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire Wesley Thrones as Pine River Water Treatment Plant Operator;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.2 Mafeking Waste Site: Backup Attendant
Resolution No: 2022/274
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire Robert Paul as Mafeking Waste Site Backup Attendant;
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: 2022/275
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #57/2022 to #62/2022 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 11:00 a.m. OSS: Contract Concerns
8.2 Waste/Recycling Contract Negotiations: Review
8.3 Mafeking Transfer Site Area: Tabled
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 REPORT: G4 Meeting
9.2 MAMEC Training: Community Plan
Resolution No: 2022/276
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and Staff of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Emergency Seminar to be held October 19th, 2022 in Dauphin, MB, or via Zoom;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Emergency Plan: Review 2022 Updates
10.2 Mutual Aid Agreement: Pending Other Municipal Input
10.3 2023 Gravel Contract Preparation: Crush/Haul Contracts
10.4 October Meeting Dates
Resolution No: 2022/277
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the October 26th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council to October 25th, 2022.
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10.5 Property Cleanup & Enforcement: Update
11. Communications
11.1 Moose Management Strategy: Update
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2022/278
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 September 28th, 2022.
Meeting adjourned at 1:58 p.m.
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