{"id":31824,"date":"2018-02-04T08:23:41","date_gmt":"2018-02-04T14:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=31824"},"modified":"2018-02-03T21:29:20","modified_gmt":"2018-02-04T03:29:20","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-january-10-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2018\/02\/04\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-january-10-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes &#8211; January 10, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/RMMountain.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"RMMountain\" width=\"236\" height=\"144\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-16631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/RMMountain.gif 236w, https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/RMMountain-228x139.gif 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/>Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.<br \/>\n<\/br><br \/>\nMembers Present:<br \/>\nReeve: Marvin Kovachik<\/p>\n<p>Councillors:<br \/>\n1 \u2013  Wilmer Malcolm<br \/>\n \t            \t2 &#8211;   Stephen Nadolney<br \/>\n\t                \t3 \u2013 Nestor Rizok<br \/>\n 4 \u2013 Connie Forbes<br \/>\n 5 \u2013 Jesse Larocque<br \/>\n6 \u2013 Brad Wyatt<\/p>\n<p>Finance Officer Kim Paterson was present and acted as secretary.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by Reeve Marvin Kovachik, quorum being present.<\/p>\n<p>Councillor Rizok joined the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Wyatt<br \/>\nNadolney<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 10th, 2018 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Nadolney<br \/>\nWyatt<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Animal Control Hearings held December 28th, 2017 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Wyatt<br \/>\nNadolney<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held December 28th, 2017 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Nadolney<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 08\/17, being the By-Law to establish a solid waste management system within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Nadolney<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nWHEREAS Board Order No. 113\/17 orders the  Birch River Utility to begin collecting a rate rider for 2014 deficit recovery in January 1, 2018 after giving utility customers at least 30 days\u2019 notice;<br \/>\nAND WHEREAS utility customers did not receive notice as required and therefore the rate rider for deficit recovery could not be collected in the first quarter utility billing;<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request The Public Utilities Board to vary Board Order No. 113\/17 [Utility Rates for the LUD of Birch River] to commence the collection of rate rider for 2014 deficit recovery to April 1, 2018.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Nadolney<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nWHEREAS Board Order No. 110\/17 orders the  Mafeking Utility to begin collecting a rate rider for 2014 deficit recovery in January 1, 2018 after giving utility customers at least 30 days\u2019 notice;<br \/>\nAND WHEREAS utility customers did not receive notice as required and therefore the rate rider for deficit recovery could not be collected in the first quarter utility billing;<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request The Public Utilities Board to vary Board Order No. 110\/17 [Utility Rates for the LUD of Mafeking] to commence the collection of rate rider for 2014 deficit recovery to April 1, 2018.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Notice of Motion to reconsider Resolution No. 350\/17<\/p>\n<p>Larocque<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nWHEREAS Ward III council member caused a substantial gravel overage to be delivered and applied to Ward III;<br \/>\nAND after considering the nature and intent of this unauthorized expenditure, has been found to contravene:<br \/>\nClause 6 of the Municipal Work Order Policy; and<br \/>\nSection 171 of The Municipal Act;<br \/>\nAND WHEREAS this overage is not authorized by Council and not approved for payment:<br \/>\nAND WHEREAS Clause 7 of the Municipal Work Order Policy states:<br \/>\nAny member of council authorizing an expenditure of money without proper authorization may be held personally liable and responsible for payment;<br \/>\nAND WHEREAS Section 171 of The Municipal Act makes a council member liable to the municipality for the amount spent contrary to the authorization given by council resolution;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hold Ward III council member personally liable and responsible for payment of the gravel overage as outlined in Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.<br \/>\nKovachik &#8211; against<br \/>\nMalcolm &#8211; against<br \/>\nNadolney &#8211; against<br \/>\nRizok- against<br \/>\nForbes- against<br \/>\nLarocque &#8211; against<br \/>\nWyatt- against<br \/>\nDEFEATED. <\/p>\n<p>Nadolney<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following 2018 membership fees and budget requirements be authorized for payment:<br \/>\nManitoba Good Roads Association           $200.00<br \/>\nManitoba Crime Stoppers                            $110.40<br \/>\nParkland Tourism                                           $365.00<br \/>\nManitoba Municipal Admin Assoc.            $450.00<br \/>\nFederation of Canadian Municipalities    $249.79<br \/>\nHudson Bay Route Association                   $300.00<br \/>\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nLarocque<br \/>\nRESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20180001 to 20180080 be approved for payment in the amount of $145,572.74, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of 4,603.80 as attached hereto as Schedule A.<br \/>\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of 7,431.67 for Receiver General for December 2017 be hereby approved.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nLarocque<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the quote from Dillon to complete the Birch River Waste Disposal Grounds Closure Plan as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.<br \/>\nAND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nLarocque<br \/>\nWHEREAS Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act and Section 8.8 of the By-Law No. 01\/16 authorize Council to close a meeting to the public to discuss certain matters;<br \/>\nAND WHEREAS Section 15.13 of By-Law #01\/16, The Procedures By-Law of The Rural Municipality of Mountain, instructs a member to;<br \/>\n                 \u201c\u2026keep in confidence a matter that is discussed at a meeting closed<br \/>\n                   to  the public under subsection 152(3) of The Act until the matter is<br \/>\n                   discussed at a council meeting conducted in public.\u201d<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss personnel.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Nadolney<br \/>\nWyatt<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of the committee of the whole be adjourned, and that the regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be re-opened to the public.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Nadolney<br \/>\nWyatt<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work order no. 01\/18 to 05\/18 as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nNadolney<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the drainage application as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Rizok<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Rental Agreement for Part SE 31-39-25W, terms and conditions as attached in Schedule \u2018A\u2019;<br \/>\nAND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.<br \/>\nCARRIED.                   <\/p>\n<p>Larocque<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Rental Agreement for Lots 23\/14, Plan 1086 [Roll #300716.000 &#038; 300717.000], Birch River, MB, Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019;<br \/>\nAND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nRizok<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Carol Dutchak for 2018 Animal Control Services per contract attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;<br \/>\nAND THAT the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.<br \/>\nCARRIED.                   <\/p>\n<p>Rizok<br \/>\nWyatt<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Ron Lewicki for 2018 Building Inspection Services per contract attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;<br \/>\nAND THAT the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.<br \/>\nCARRIED.                   <\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Stephen Nadolney as the RM of Mountain Municipal Emergency Coordinator as per contract attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;<br \/>\n              AND THAT the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Rizok<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on January 24th, 2018.<br \/>\nMeeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 \u2013 Wilmer Malcolm 2 &#8211; Stephen Nadolney 3 \u2013 Nestor Rizok 4 \u2013 Connie Forbes 5 \u2013 Jesse Larocque 6 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[12],"class_list":["post-31824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local","tag-minutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31824"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31824\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}