Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 28th at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Keith Behrmann
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, 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 Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2023/202
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 28th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2023/203
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held June 14th, 2023 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 Residential Development Tax Incentive
Resolution No: 2023/204
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03/2023, being a By-Law to provide for a Residential Development Program within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
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4.2 Residential Development Tax Incentive
Resolution No: 2023/205
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03/2023, being a By-Law to provide for a Residential Development Program within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
Keith Behrmann – yes
Wilmer Malcolm – yes
Jarrett Mosiondz – yes
Arnie Pedersen – yes
Nestor Rizok – yes
Brad Wyatt – yes
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5. Financial
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.2 2022 Audited Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2023/206
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Draft Audited Financial Statement for the Year Ended December 31st, 2022, with adjustments to Note 7;
AND THAT the Reeve and Finance Chair be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.3 2023 Dust Control Program – Mafeking: Discussion
5.4 Taxes Added
Resolution No: 2023/207
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
Roll#301135.500 $1,128.88
Roll#301758.000 $156.54
Roll#92000.000 $1,143.37
Total $2,428.79
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5.5 Taxes Cancelled
Resolution No: 2023/208
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
Roll#132950.000 $1,505.39
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5.6 Taxes Uncollectable
Resolution No: 2023/209
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel $32.13 from Roll Number 54760.000 as uncollectable.
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5.7 New Provincial Grant Program – Carbon Economy Fund
5.8 Birch River Pool Useage
Resolution No: 2023/210
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue a discounted rate for swimming fees at the Birch River Pool for the Outland Youth Employment Program to a rate of 10% for the summer.
For: Against: 6
DEFEATED
5.9 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2023/211
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid invoices be added to the Property Roll Number of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.10 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2023/212
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20230604 to 20230695 be approved for payment in the amount of $195,289.08, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $13,067.59 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
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6. Personnel
Resolution No: 2023/213
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire Michelle Waldner as Pine River Casual 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: 2023/214
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #41/2023 to #44/2023 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 10:30 a.m. District Fire Chief: Fire Department Review
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10. General Business
10.1 Concerns: Dirt Bikes/ATV in Town
10.2 Property Cleanup
TABLED
10.3 Birch River Water Plant Generator
Resolution No: 2023/215
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the price quote from Pritchard Engineering for the purchase and installation of a backup generator for the Birch River Water Plant;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the other project specifications as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.4 Cowan Dry Hydrant Agreement
Resolution No: 2023/216
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain operate a dry hydrant station on the NE 22-35-23W for fire protection purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the property owners allow an easement be registered on the dry hydrant site for the continued operation and maintenance of such;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.5 Birch River Compound Storage Building: Investigate Repairs Needed
10.6 Leica Laser Level: Investigate Repairs Needed
10.7 Mountain North Gravel Stockpile
Resolution No: 2023/217
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby purchase the remaining stockpile of traffic gravel from Campbell Construction at a rate of $5.84 per cubic meter;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council obtain a drone measurement of the pile to confirm the contents prior to issuing payment.
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10.8 Request for Approach: Mafeking
Resolution No: 2023/218
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the application for approach under the Approach Policy on the SW 30-43-26W, with the following conditions:
receipt of application payment and aerial map of site.
AND THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain be responsible for 100% of all costs associated with the construction.
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Councillor Malcolm left the meeting.
10.9 Emergency Coordinator
Resolution No: 2023/219
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Emergency Coordinator Job Description and advertise the position.
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11. Communications
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2023/220
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on July 12th, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 1:37 p.m.
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