{"id":34561,"date":"2019-04-27T15:56:21","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T20:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=34561"},"modified":"2019-04-26T16:06:50","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T21:06:50","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-april-10-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2019\/04\/27\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-april-10-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – April 10, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 10th in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
\nCAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary.
\nFinance Officer Kim Paterson was also present. <\/p>\n

1. \tCall to Order <\/p>\n

The meeting was called to order at 10:07 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.<\/p>\n

2. \tAdoption of Agenda <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/138
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 10th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/139
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 27th, 2019 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4. \tBy-Laws & Policies <\/p>\n

4.1\t2019 Financial Plan By-Law <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/140
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03\/19, being a By-Law to adopt the 2019 Financial Plan and Tax Levy of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4.2\tAnimal Control By-Law <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/141
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04\/19, being a By-Law to control animals within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4.3\tAnimal Control By-Law <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/142
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04\/19, being a By-Law to control animals within of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
\nConnie Forbes – Yes
\nRobert Hanson – Yes
\nWilmer Malcolm – Yes
\nStephen Nadolney – Yes
\nArnie Pedersen – Yes
\nNestor Rizok – Yes
\nBrad Wyatt – Yes\t\t\t<\/p>\n

4.4\tSpeed Limits By-Law <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/143
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05\/19, being a By-Law to establish speed limits for the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4.5\tPrivate Drainage: Draft Policy <\/p>\n

5. \tFinancial <\/p>\n

5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review Work Orders <\/p>\n

5.2\t2019-2021 Audit Appointment <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/144
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the audit proposal and appoint Sensus Partnership of Chartered Professional Accountants to complete the audit for the 2019-2021 fiscal years.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.3\tAsset Management\/GIS Software <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/145
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase and agreement for GIS software from CGIS.
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT 2019 Gas Tax Funds be used to fund the software.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.4\tBR Recreation Commission: Community Foundation Grant <\/p>\n

5.5\tBuilding Sustainable Communities Grants: Review Criteria <\/p>\n

5.6\tCDI Funds – Pine River Community Centre: Discussion <\/p>\n

5.7\tFire Department Truck Purchase: Review Purchasing Procedures <\/p>\n

5.8\tFire Department Purchases <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/146
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS Fire Department 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 ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.9\tBirch River Fire Hall: Discussion <\/p>\n

5.10\tBirch River WTP Truck Fill Pump <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/147
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase and installation of a pump for the Birch River Water Plant Truck Fill in accordance with the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade documentation as prepared by KGS.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.11\tUtility Accounts – Residential Equlivancy Units: Discussion <\/p>\n

Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 2019\/148.<\/p>\n

5.12\tAccounts Payable <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/148
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos 20190328 to 20190398 be approved for payment in the amount of $84,465.80, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,976.70 as per By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $4,696.91 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $9,263.98 for Receiver General for March 2019 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

6. \tWard Reports & Work Orders <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/149
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #27\/19 to # 29\/19 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

7. \tDelegations\/Petitions <\/p>\n

7.1\tSVSD: K-12 Education Review @ 12:00 p.m. <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/158
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the Government of Manitoba is currently conducting a K-12 Education Review which includes the consideration of amalgamation of school divisions;
\nAND WHEREAS a loss of the local school board within the Swan River Valley will result in a huge economical and educational loss for the residents and students of the Valley;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request Minister Goertzen to consider the local voice through smaller local school boards and not mandate a reduction in school boards.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

8. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports <\/p>\n

8.1\tSLWCD Financial Plan Meeting <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/150
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve and Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District meeting to be held April 11th, 2019 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

8.2\tMAFC Conference <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/151
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT District Fire Chief Dave Forbes and Fire Chief Michael Barschewsky of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Manitoba Fire Chiefs Conference to be held June 6th to 8th, 2019 in Brandon, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

8.3\tAMM Workshop: HR Fundamentals for Leaders <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/152
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve and Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the AMM Human Resources Fundamentals for Leaders Workshop to be held May 9th or May 10th, 2019 in Winnipeg or Brandon, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

9. \tGeneral Business <\/p>\n

9.1\tDrainage Applications <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/153
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application(s) for Licence to Construct Water Control Works as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

9.2\tEmergency Plan\/DFA Program: Review <\/p>\n

9.3\tWeight Restrictions <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/154
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nWHEREAS The Highway Traffic Act authorizes a Municipality as a traffic authority to restrict the allowable weight of vehicles that use part or all of a highway or structure forming part of it [86(9)(10)] with or without conditions;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby order weight restrictions on municipal roads as follows:
\nEffective April 15th to May 31st, 2019;
\nSingle axle and axle groups be 90% of normal;
\nTravelling or hauling during this time be reported and authorized by the Municipality;
\nSchool buses and emergency vehicles are exempt;
\nThe municipality be exempt in emergency situations.
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n

9.4\tEthelbert Vet Board Alternate Representative
\nTABLED<\/p>\n

9.5\t2019 Mowing Maps: Councillors to Prepare Maps <\/p>\n

9.6\tPurchase Offer LGD Vested\/Crown Administered Lands <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/155
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS Bison Conservation Ranch is the lease holder for the SE 25-34-20W and NW 26-34-20W and have requested to purchase such lands;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Crown Land\/LGD Vested Land Purchase Offer Agreement for the following parcles; Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’:
\nSE 25-34-20W;
\nNW 26-34-20W
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

9.7\tRequest – G. Deger: Review <\/p>\n

9.8\tRequest – T. Solomatenko: Work Order Approved <\/p>\n

9.9\tRM of Mountain Cleaning Contract <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/156
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Service Agreement for Cleaning Services for the RM of Mountain Office, Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nAND THAT Resolution No. 2019\/135 be hereby repealed.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10. \tCommunications <\/p>\n

10.1\tSupport CT Scanner Installation @ SV Health Centre: Submit Resolution No. 177\/18 <\/p>\n

10.2\tSVSFE Donation Request <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/157
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Swan Valley Sports and Fishing Enhancement Inc. annual banquet in the amount of $ 50.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.3\tLUD of Pine River Minutes: Review <\/p>\n

10.4\tLUD of Birch River Minutes: Review <\/p>\n

10.5\tAnimal Control Report: Review <\/p>\n

11. \tAdjournment <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/159
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 24th, 2019.
\nMeeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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