{"id":26937,"date":"2016-01-16T16:34:55","date_gmt":"2016-01-16T22:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=26937"},"modified":"2016-01-16T16:34:55","modified_gmt":"2016-01-16T22:34:55","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-december-16-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2016\/01\/16\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-december-16-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – December 16, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
\n<\/br>
\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Marvin Kovachik <\/p>\n

Councillors:
\n1 \u2013
\n2 \u2013 Stephen Nadolney
\n3 \u2013 Nestor Rizok
\n4 \u2013 Connie Forbes
\n5 \u2013 Jesse Larocque
\n6 \u2013 Brad Wyatt<\/p>\n

CAO Robin Wiebe was present and acted as secretary.<\/p>\n

The meeting was called to order at 10:02 A.M. by Reeve Marvin Kovachik, quorum being present.<\/p>\n

Rizok
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the December 16th, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Larocque
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the November 18th, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Larocque
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Zoning Conditional Use Public Hearing on December 2, 2015 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Forbes
\nLarocque
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the December 2nd, 2015 Special Meeting of Council be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Forbes
\nLarocque
\nWHEREAS Council of the RM of Mountain called for Nominations for the vacancy on the LUD of Birch River Committee;
\nAND WHEREAS no nominations were received;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT based on the recommendations of the LUD of Birch River Committee, Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Danielle Mosiondz to the LUD of Birch River Committee until the next general election.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Forbes
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the employer portion of (non-refundable) pension contributions to continue for the employee on leave until the claim is adjudicated.
\nDEFEATED. <\/p>\n

Larocque
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain accept the request of the Board to assume responsibility for the operations of North Mountain Handivan effective January 1, 2016.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Forbes
\nLarocque
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 06-15, being a By-Law to provide for water rates in the LUD of Birch River and the collection thereof, be introduced and given first reading.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nRizok
\nWHEREAS Birch River Utility incurred a significant 2014 deficit;
\nAND WHEREAS Council has prepared a rate study and application for revised rates for submission to the Public Utilities Board (PUB);
\nAND WHEREAS it will take some time for PUB to process this application and ORDER revised rates while the utility potentially continues to incur shortfalls;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request PUB to set interim rates for the Birch River Utility based on the application submitted.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Larocque
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain accept the Financial Statement for the month ending November 30th, 2015 as presented.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Forbes
\nLarocque
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with MuniWare for Support Services in 2016 and Software License as attached;
\nAND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Forbes
\nLarocque
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the RFQ [Request for Quotation] from MuniWare, attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019, for Remote Water Reading Financial Module software, installation, training & support.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Rizok
\nLarocque
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Rental Agreement for an Advanced Voting Station [April 14th, 2016] at Northern Neighbors Community Centre, Birch River, MB Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Wyatt
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with TAXervice to conduct the 2016 Municipal Tax Sale;
\nAND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Forbes
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS Fire Department Purchasing Policy states that all purchases of the Fire Department must be authorized by Council in advance;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain approve the purchase requests as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Res. No. 478\/15.<\/p>\n

Wyatt
\nNadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20151375 to 20151475 be approved for payment in the amount of $295,270.76, including $4,957.08 for Councillor Indemnities, as authorized by By-Law 02\/14 and $11,908.25 directly deposited to payees, attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n

Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve work orders #148\/15 to #150\/15 attached hereto.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Wyatt
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Development Permit(s) attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application(s) for Licence(s) to Construct Water Control Works as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve and submit the Surrender of Permit\/Lease, attached as Schedule \u2018A\u2019 hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Rizok
\nNadolney
\nWHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain received notification that the following LGD-Vested Crown-Administered leases have become vacant:
\nNW 21-34-20W;
\nSE 23-34-20W;
\nNW 26-34-20W South & East of the River;
\nNW 26-34-20W North & West of the River;
\nSW 26-34-20W;
\nNE 27-34-20W North & West of the River;
\nNE 27-34-20W South & East of the River;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby:
\nAuthorize CLPA to continue to administer these parcels and advertise them for lease.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase Lots 5\/6, Plan 1271 and Lots 3\/4, Plan 1057; Birch River, MB [Roll #300765, 300766, 300611 & 300612] from Jeffrey Betteridge and Kathy Uytterhagen in the amount of $840.00 upon receipt of $600.00 legal and administration costs.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain accept and approve the proposal from Dillon Consulting attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nLarocque
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the RFQ [Request for Quotation] from G.D. Newton & Associates Inc. attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019 to proceed with the work program proposed for Birch River Water Treatment Plant.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain is hereby in agreement with the closing of road allowances by the Minister of Infrastructure & Transportation to facilitate the transfer of land regarding SCN TLE selection outlined in Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\nDEFEATED.<\/p>\n

Councillor Nadolney declared an interest and left the meeting for Res. No. 488\/15.<\/p>\n

Forbes
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the proposed contract for Municipal Emergency Coordinator services as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Councillor Nadolney returned to the meeting.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS Pine River Fire Department has recruited a new member and recommended membership as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend Schedule \u2018A.3 of By-Law No. 01\/15 as attached.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the SLWCD Meeting in Swan River, MB on Wednesday, December 16, 2015:
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS the Province has ceased funding the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District [SLWCD] until Board and Staff can demonstrate \u2018their ability to manage public funds appropriately; as outlined in a recent letter from Conservation and Water Stewardship, attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain likewise cease funding SLWCD until the Province is satisfied and fully reinstates financial support of the District.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Rizok
\nNadolney
\nWHEREAS By-Law No. 09\/11 allows Council to extend the time of adjournment after curfew by one half hour;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be extended to 5:00 pm.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Nadolney
\nRizok
\nWHEREAS the RM of Mountain is the legal land owner of Plan 22013 Lot A in the LUD of Pine River;
\nAND WHEREAS the LUD has requested permission to erect signage adjacent to PR #271;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby support the request for signage as outlined in the minutes of the December 7th, 2015 LUD regular meeting;
\nAND THAT project expenses be fully funded by the LUD.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n

Forbes
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on December 30th, 2015.
\nThe meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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