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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
\n<\/br>
\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Marvin Kovachik
\nCouncillors:
\n1 \u2013 Wilmer Malcolm
\n2 \u2013 Stephen Nadolney
\n \t3 \u2013 Nestor Rizok
\n 4 \u2013 Connie Forbes
\n 5 \u2013 Jesse Larocque
\n 6 \u2013 Brad Wyatt<\/p>\n
CAO Robin Wiebe was present and acted as secretary. <\/p>\n
1. Call to Order<\/p>\n
The meeting was called to order at 10:01A.M. by Reeve Marvin Kovachik, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. Agenda
\n2.1 Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
486\/16
\nNadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the November 30th, 2016 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t CARRIED.
\n\tFor 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
3. Matters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
3.1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council November 9th, 2016 Res. No. 487\/16<\/p>\n
3.2. <\/p>\n
487\/16
\nNadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 9th, 2016 be adopted as amended, all requirements having been complied with.
\n CARRIED.
\n\tFor 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
4. By-Laws & Policies
\n 4.1. By-Law 05\/15 Mafeking Water Rates [3rd Reading]: Res. No. 489\/16
\n 4.2. By-Law 06\/15 Birch River Water Rates [3rd Reading]: Res. No. 488\/16
\n 4.3. Texas Gate Policy: reviewed<\/p>\n
488\/16
\nNadolney
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 06-15, being the By-law governing Water Rates for the Birch River Utility in the RM of Mountain, be given third and final reading; passed, signed and sealed.
\n\tKovachik – For
\n\tMalcolm \u2013 For
\nNadolney – For
\n\tRizok – For
\n\tForbes – For
\n\tLarocque – For
\n\tWyatt – Against
\n CARRIED.
\n\tFor 6_ \tAgainst 1 <\/p>\n
489\/16
\nNadolney
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05-15, being the By-law governing Water Rates for the Mafeking Utility in the RM of Mountain, be given third and final reading; passed, signed and sealed.
\n\tKovachik – For
\n\tMalcolm – For
\nNadolney – For
\n\tRizok – For
\n\tForbes – For
\n\tLarocque – For
\n\tWyatt – Against
\n CARRIED.
\n\tFor 6_ \tAgainst 1 <\/p>\n
5. Financial:
\n5.1 Ward Financial Reports\/Budget Meeting December 9th :reviewed
\n5.2 Taxes Cancelled [Owner Assessor Agreement binding on Council]: Res. No. 490\/16
\n5.3 Tax Sale Update (reviewed)
\n5.4 Fire Department Purchases: Res. No. 491\/16 & Res. No. 492\/16
\n5.5 Accounts Payable: Res. No. 493\/16<\/p>\n
BROKE FOR LUNCH<\/p>\n
490\/16
\nNadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel taxes as per Schedule \u201cA\u201d attached hereto.
\n CARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
491\/16
\nNadolney
\nForbes
\nWHEREAS Fire Department Purchasing Policy states that all purchases of the Fire Department must be authorized by Council in advance;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the purchase requests as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\n CARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
492\/16
\nNadolney
\nForbes
\nWHEREAS Fire Department Purchasing Policy states that all purchases of the Fire Department must be authorized by Council in advance;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the purchase requests as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\n CARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
493\/16
\nNadolney
\nMalcolm
\nRESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20161471 to 20161558 amounting to $95,857.53, including $542.33 for Councillor Indemnities, as authorized by By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $9,350.84, be approved for payment.
\nCARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
6. Ward Reports & Work Orders Res. No. 494\/16 <\/p>\n
494\/16
\nNadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #131\/16 to #139\/16 attached hereto.
\nCARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
7. Delegations\/Petitions
\n7.1. 10:30 am Road Maintenance Contractor South
\n7.2. 2:00 pm Road Maintenance Contractor North <\/p>\n
8. General Business
\n8.1 Meeting Attendance\/Reports
\n 8.1.1. OFC\/RM Ethelbert Meeting November 10th, 1:00 pm, Cowan (reviewed)
\n 8.1.2. AMM Convention\/LGD Ad Hoc meeting (reviewed)
\n8.1.3.Reschedule Personnel November 30th to Special Budget Meeting Dec. 9\/16
\n8.1.4. Regular Council Meeting December 14th: Res. No. 495\/16
\n 8.2 Drainage Applications [if any] None
\n 8.3 RFQ \u2013 Snow Clearing: Res. Nos. 496\/16, Res. No. 497\/16 & Res. No. 498\/16
\n 8.4 Offer to Purchase Gravel [Bipole\/Pulp River]: Not available
\n 8.5 BR WDG\/Cowan WDG \u2013 Dillon\/Environment: reviewed; Ward 1 to pursue land location<\/p>\n
RECESS<\/p>\n
8.6 BR Elevator Clean-Up: reviewed; RFP from Intermountain Logging
\n8.7 Complaint\/Request \u2013 Pine River Cemetery [D.Caruk] declined request to assume cemetery maintenance
\n8.8 Complaint\/Request \u2013 Weeds [D. Kowaluk] Notify land owners
\n8.9 Complaint\/Request \u2013 Curb Stop Replacement [T. Holowachuk] confirmed
\n8.10 Personnel
\n8.10.1. Green Team 2017-apply for each LUD
\n8.10.2. RM Sidewalk clearing in LUD Birch River: Res. No. 499\/16
\n8.10.3. CAO Request for Payout: Res. No. 500\/16
\n8.10.4. District Fire Chief: Res. No. 501\/16
\n8.10.5. <\/p>\n
495\/16
\nWyatt
\nNadolney
\nWHEREAS council meeting dates conflict with various municipal activities;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby reschedule December 14th regular meeting to December 16th, 2016.
\n CARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
496\/16
\nNadolney
\nLarocque
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Request for Quotation from Greely for snow clearing (Mafeking) as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\nCARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
Councilor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Res. No. 497\/16<\/p>\n
497\/16
\nNadolney
\nLarocque
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Request for Quotation from Forbchuk Ventures for snow clearing (Birch River) as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\n CARRIED.
\n For 6_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
498\/16
\nNadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Request for Quotation from Greely for snow clearing (Bellsite) as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\n CARRIED.
\n For 7_ \t Against 0 <\/p>\n
499\/16
\nMalcolm
\nLarocque
\n BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hire Joan Jackson for sidewalk maintenance at RM Administration office & BR Library per rate attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\n CARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
500\/16
\nLarocque
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve for payment banked time as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
501\/16
\nNadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby create a District Fire Chief position to promote conformity among all RM Mountain fire departments, [training, reporting, inventory, etc.] and that a meeting of the Fire Committee be called and held to make a recommendation to Council to fill the Position by Dec 31\/2016.
\nCARRIED.
\n For 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
9. Communications<\/p>\n
9.1. MB Sustainable Development \u2013 SLWCD: reviewed
\n9.2 MIT \u2013 Amended Permits (reviewed) RM request Bipole approaches remain permanently
\n9.3 MB Housing \u2013 370 Main St. Cowan (reviewed; council not interested)
\n9.4 MIMR \u2013 Mutual Aid Agreement Dawson Bay\/Pelican Rapids (reviewed fee for service request RE: MFD capabilities)
\n9.5 Ferris Law \u2013 Mafeking Cemetery (declined to accept transfer of title)
\n9.6 MVSD & SVSD \u2013 Resolution 08\/2016:defeated at AMM convention
\n9.7 Donation Request \u2013 Invasive Species Council of Manitoba: Res. No. 502\/16
\n9.8 Donation Request \u2013 BR Community Club [Bingo] Res. No. 503\/16
\n9.9 SV RISE \u2013 Ad share Summer Games 2017: Res. No. 504\/16
\n9.10 Safe House Swan River \u2013 Request for Council Representative (no volunteers)
\n9.11 LUD Mafeking Regular Meeting Minutes November 7th, 2016: Res. No. 505\/16<\/p>\n
502\/16
\nLarocque
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the request of Invasive Species Council of MB for a donation in the amount of $100.00.
\nCARRIED.
\n For 4_ \tAgainst 3 <\/p>\n
503\/16
\nLarocque
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the request of BRCC for a donation in the amount of $25.00.
\nCARRIED.
\n\tFor 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
504\/16
\nMalcolm
\nLarocque
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain contribute towards SV RISE advertising as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED.
\n\tFor 6_ \tAgainst 1 <\/p>\n
505\/16
\nWyatt
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve for payment prizes for LUD Mafeking Christmas decorating contest as outlined in LUD minutes Oct 3\/16.
\nCARRIED.
\n\tFor 7_ \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n
10. Adjournment<\/p>\n
506\/16
\nLarocque
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on December 9th, 2016.
\nMeeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
\nCARRIED.
\n\t For _7 \tAgainst 0 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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