{"id":32186,"date":"2018-04-15T07:59:12","date_gmt":"2018-04-15T12:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=32186"},"modified":"2018-04-12T10:42:17","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T15:42:17","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-march-28-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2018\/04\/15\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-march-28-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes &#8211; March 28, 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, March 28th, 2018 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.<br \/>\n<\/br><br \/>\nMembers Present:<br \/>\nReeve: Marvin Kovachik<br \/>\nCouncillors:<br \/>\n1 \u2013  Wilmer Malcolm<br \/>\n \t            \t2 &#8211;   Stephen Nadolney<br \/>\n\t                \t3 \u2013  Nestor Rizok<br \/>\n4 \u2013 Connie Forbes<br \/>\n5 \u2013 Jesse Larocque<br \/>\n6 \u2013 Brad Wyatt<\/p>\n<p>CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary.<br \/>\nFinance Officer, Kim Paterson was present.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by Reeve Marvin Kovachik, quorum being present.<\/p>\n<p>Larocque<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 28th, 2018 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Larocque<br \/>\nRizok<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 13th, 2018 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Councillor Nadolney joined the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Larocque<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04-18, being a By-Law concerning the control of animals within the limits of the RM of Mountain, be given first reading.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Larocque<br \/>\nWyatt<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Accessibility Plan in accordance with The Accessibility for Manitobans Act \tas per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Wyatt<br \/>\nLarocque<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Municipal Tendering and Procurement Policy as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached \thereto.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>In Camera: Res. No. 126\/18<br \/>\nOut of Camera: Res. No. 127\/18<\/p>\n<p>Larocque<br \/>\nRizok<br \/>\nWHEREAS Fire Department Purchasing Policy states that all purchases of the Fire Department must be authorized by Council in advance;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the purchase requests as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Larocque<br \/>\nRizok<br \/>\nRESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20180303 to 20180349 amounting to $171,801.40 including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $3,554.49 attached hereto as Schedule \u201cA\u201d be approved for payment.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Larocque<br \/>\nWyatt<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the annual donation to the Cowan Recreation Commission in the amount of $1,500.00.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Wyatt<br \/>\nRizok<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the annual donation to the Bellsite Recreation Commission in the \tamount of $1,500.00.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Wyatt<br \/>\nRizok<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the annual donation to the Mafeking Recreation Commission in the \tamount of $1,500.00.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nMalcolm<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 to  the public under subsection 152(3) of The Act until the matter is 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>Councillor Forbes declared an interest for Res No. 128\/8 and left the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nRizok<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 \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the recommendation to hire Lori Hildebrandt for Administrative Assistant, wages &#038; terms as set out in Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nForbes<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the Employee Handbook as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>BROKE FOR LUNCH<\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nRizok<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #22\/18 to #25\/18 attached hereto.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nForbes<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve Marvin Kovachik and Councillor  Brad Wyatt of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend Hudson Bay Route Association Annual General Meeting to be held April 4\/5, 2018 in The Pas, MB;<br \/>\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve Marvin Kovachik of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the Mayors, Reeves and CAO\u2019s meeting to be held April 10th, 2018 in Brandon, MB;<br \/>\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nForbes<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve Marvin Kovachik of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the Manitoba Good Roads Association Annual General Meeting to be held April 10th, 2018 in Brandon, MB;<br \/>\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nRizok<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve Marvin Kovachik of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend Municipal Officials Seminar to be held April 11\/12th, 2018 in Brandon, MB;<br \/>\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nForbes<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillor Brad Wyatt of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting to be held April 17th, 2018 in Swan River, MB:<br \/>\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nForbes<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve Marvin Kovachik and Councillors Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney and Connie Forbes  of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to attend the Intermountain Conservation District annual banquet to be held April 19th, 2018 in Cowan, MB:<br \/>\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.<br \/>\nAND THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the donation to a maximum of $50.00 toward the annual banquet.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nForbes<br \/>\nWHEREAS the rising rural crime rate in recent years is a deep concern to the Rural Municipality of Mountain;<br \/>\nAND WHEREAS given the nature of how dispersed people are within and surrounding our Municipality, it is very difficult for the RCMP to respond in a timely manner;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain support Motion M-167, on the basis that it may give the government the necessary information it needs to address this serious and growing problem.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nLarocque<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby advertise for the installation of water meters within the LUD of Birch River and Mafeking.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Malcolm<br \/>\nLarocque<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept Request for Proposal for the Dell Printer from the Municipal Office as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto and award the sale to Ferlin Abrahamson.<br \/>\nCARRIED.  <\/p>\n<p>Nadolney<br \/>\nWyatt<br \/>\nWHEREAS the SW 24-33-23W is owned by the Rural Municipality of Mountain;<br \/>\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT  Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request Robert Carrick to harvest timber off the SW 24-33-23W as per map attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019 , to a maximum of 200 cords;<br \/>\nAND THAT dues be paid to the Municipality at a rate of $12.00 per cord.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Undeveloped Road Allowance Agreement for the SE\/SW 2-32-23W  as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto;<br \/>\nFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Undeveloped Road Allowance Agreement for the NE\/NW 2-32-23W be hereby repealed;<br \/>\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nMalcolm<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the donation to the Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement Inc. in the amount of $50.00.<br \/>\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n<p>Nadolney<br \/>\nForbes<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby advertise for the installation of water meters within the LUD of Birch River and Mafeking.<br \/>\nDEFEATED.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes<br \/>\nRizok<br \/>\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 9th, 2018.<br \/>\nMeeting adjourned at 3:58 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, March 28th, 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-32186","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\/32186","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=32186"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32186\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}