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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
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\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Marvin Kovachik
\nCouncillors: \t1 \u2013 Wilmer Malcolm
\n \t \t2 – Stephen Nadolney
\n\t \t3 \u2013 Nestor Rizok
\n 4 \u2013 Connie Forbes
\n 5 \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 10:13 A.M. by Reeve Marvin Kovachik, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2.1 Adoption of Agenda: Res. No. 223\/17
\nLarocque
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 28th, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Larocque
\nMalcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held June 14th, 2017 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Larocque
\nMalcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby grant leave of absence for LUD Mafeking Committee Member C. Cook from the regular meetings of the LUD of Mafeking held:
\nApril 9th, 2017;
\nMay 15th, 2017; and
\nJune 5th, 2017
\npursuant to The Municipal Act 113(2) (f).
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Malcolm
\nNadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 02-17, being a By-Law to authorize the entering into of a Lease Agreement for copier, having received Municipal Board approval [ORDER NO. E-17-099] be given third and final reading; passed, signed and sealed.
\nKovachik – For
\nMalcolm – For
\nNadolney – For
\nRizok – For
\nForbes – For
\nLarocque – For
\nWyatt – For
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nMalcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04-17, being the By-Law to amend the Ward System for the purpose of electing municipal councillors, be given second reading.
\nKovachik – Against
\nMalcolm – Against
\nNadolney – Against
\nRizok – Against
\nForbes – For
\nLarocque – Against
\nWyatt – Against
\nDEFEATED. <\/p>\n
Larocque
\nMalcolm
\nWHEREAS By-Law No. 06\/08 of the RM of Mountain prohibits the use of engine retarder brakes within the limits of the LUD of Birch River;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request MIT to install two Engine Retarder Brakes Prohibited signs within the limits of the LUD of Birch River as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
LUNCH<\/p>\n
Larocque
\nMalcolm
\nWHEREAS Sensus Partnership of Chartered Professional Accountants has been appointed as the municipal auditor;
\nAND WHEREAS Sensus has prepared draft financial statements for Birch River Recreation Commission for the year ended December 31st, 2016 and presented them to Council for review and approval;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Draft 2016 Audited Financial Statement for Birch River Recreation Commission for the Year Ended December 31, 2016 as presented, attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Larocque
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid utility account(s), presented in Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto, be added to the real property tax account of each account holder.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Larocque
\nWyatt
\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.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 232\/17<\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nNadolney
\nRESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20170704 to 20170765 amounting to $62,979.36, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $4,346.96, attached hereto as Schedule \u201cA\u201d, be approved for payment.
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT Cheque No. 20170439 be void and replaced with Cheque No. 20170714 as original lost.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting<\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nNadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #075\/17 to #087\/17 attached hereto.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nNadolney
\nWHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a Public Hearing on June 28th, 2017 to hear the Zoning Variance Application #VAR02-2017 [Anderson] for the property legally described as Lot 13, Plan 1212, Birch River;
\nAND WHEREAS there were no objections, or all objections were heard and considered;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Zoning Variation Order #VAR02-2017 be approved as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
RECESS<\/p>\n
EXTEND CURFEW: Res. No. 239\/17
\nLarocque
\nRizok
\nWHEREAS Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation have presented options to Council regarding re-routing PTH#10 near Mafeking;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby recommend Option B.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nLarocque
\nWHEREAS The Province of Manitoba committed to providing long-term, stable, predictable funding to support municipal infrastructure needs, including Main Market Road and 50\/50 Road program support from 2014 to 2018 for former Local Government Districts [Schedule \u2018A\u2019];
\nAND WHEREAS The Province acknowledged the importance of the funding provided through these programs [Schedule \u2018A\u2019], but a long-term, stable commitment has not been secured past 2018;
\nAND WHEREAS the discontinuance of the program would impact The Rural Municipality of Mountain ratepayers by 14 mills to raise equivalent revenues for road maintenance at current program levels (without considering the effects of inflation);
\nAND WHEREAS the Committee of Former Local Government Districts is preparing to lobby The Province to extend the program funding commitment beyond 2018;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of The Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby support the lobbying efforts of the Committee of Former Local Government Districts on our behalf, including the \u2018Main Market Road Funding and Beyond\u2019 document and presentation.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nMalcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and CAO of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the Former LGD Ad Hoc Committee Meeting in Portage la Prairie, MB on August 3rd, 2017:
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nWyatt
\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
\nForbes
\nWHEREAS Section 8.6 of By-Law No. 01\/16 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
Wyatt
\nForbes
\nWHEREAS Bipole contractor Rokstad Power has requested permission to create temporary access points off RM roads, and has requested Council review the Access Plan provided;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the request and Access Plan subject to the concerns\/terms and conditions as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nNadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain accept the recommendation from LUD of Mafeking to hire Keith Tucker for the Seasonal Part-Time Groundskeeper position at Mafeking, to commence when mutually agreed upon, terms and conditions as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain accept the recommendation from Ward 1 to hire Amanda Hart for the Seasonal Part-Time Public Works position at Ward 1 Pine River, to commence when mutually agreed upon, terms and conditions as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nNadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain accept the recommendation from Birch River Recreation Commission to hire Kody Sauder for the lifeguard position at Birch River Outdoor Pool, and Jesse McAuley as attendant\/custodian, to commence when mutually agreed upon, terms and conditions as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the Northwest Roundup & Exhibition Parade and Opening Ceremonies in Swan River, MB on July 28th, 2017;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on July 12th, 2017.
\nMeeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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