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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson<\/p>\n
Councillors: 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 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/203
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 22nd, 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\/204
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council and the Conditional Use Public Hearing held May 8th, 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\tDesignated Officer By-Law <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/205
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 07\/19, being a By-Law to establish designated officer positions for the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.1.1\tDesignated Officer By-Law <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/206
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 07\/19, being a By-Law to establish designated officer positions for the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.<\/p>\n
Connie Forbes – Yes
\nRobert Hanson – Yes
\nWilmer Malcolm – Yes
\nStephen Nadolney – Yes
\nArnie Pedersen – Yes
\nNestor Rizok – Yes
\nBrad Wyatt – Yes
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tSpeed Limits By-Law <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/207
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS the communities of Birch River, Pine River and Mafeking are each defined as Local Urban District (LUD) under Local Urban Districts Regulation (Manitoba Regulation No, 174\/99);
\nAND WHEREAS these communities have restricted speed areas (50 km\/h) defined with boundaries in MR 14\/2019 that do not match the LUD boundaries defined in MR 174\/99;
\nAND WHEREAS the authority to establish speed limits on roadways within the RM of Mountain in the Highway Traffic Act where the Minister of Infrastructure is not the traffic authority;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request Manitoba Infrastructure to remove any reference to restricted speed areas for the LUD’s of Birch River, Pine River and Mafeking from Manitoba Regulation 14\/2019.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.3\tRoad Opening By-Law 06\/19: Public Notice Requirements <\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial <\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review <\/p>\n
5.2\tBirch River & Mafeking Utility Rate Studies: Bulk Water Rates, Connection Fees <\/p>\n
5.3\t2017 Mafeking Deficit Recovery <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/208
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS the Mafeking Utility of the Rural Municipality of Mountain incurred a 2017 PSAB deficit in the amount of $2,668.00;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain apply to the Public Utilities Board for approval of the 2017 deficit;
\nAND THAT deficit recovery be proposed from:
\nRate Rider levied against Mafeking Utility customers over 1 year.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tAccounts Receivable <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/209
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
\nRoll #300593.000 $12.45
\nRoll #300701.000 $9.34
\nRoll #300513.000 $3.12
\nRoll #300809.000 $3.12
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tFire Department Purchases <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/210
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\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 the following purchases:
\nSea Hawl Invoice #M19-1446 $1,102.46
\nBirchwood Grocery Invoice #653614 $16.94
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes declared a conflict of interest for Resolution No. 2019\/211 and left the meeting.<\/p>\n
5.6\tAccounts Payable <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/211
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20190536 to 20190586 be approved for payment in the amount of $135,361.02, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $ 4,633.04 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND THAT cheque number 20190552 be held for verification.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.<\/p>\n
5.7\tGravel <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/212
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the rural municipality of mountain hereby hire Green Aero to survey 2018 and 2019 gravel at the Birch River Pit.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel <\/p>\n
6.1\tIn Camera <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/213
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\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;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss personnel.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.2\tOut of In Camera <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/214
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\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.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.3\tComplaint – Johnston & Company: Reviewed <\/p>\n
6.4\tGreen Team Student: Birch River <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/215
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire Tatum Werbicki as Birch River Green Team Student;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.5\tLUD of Mafeking Committee Appointment <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/216
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Shannon Greeley to the LUD of Mafeking beginning June 2019.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.6\tMountain North Fire Department Members <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/217
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of Michael Plett, Melvin Plett and Randy Plett to the Mountain North Fire Department in accordance with the RM of Mountain By-Law No. 01\/19.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/218
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #49\/19 to #63\/19 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions <\/p>\n
8.1\t10:00 A.M. MB Assessment Branch: Tax Impact of 2020 Reassessment <\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports <\/p>\n
9.1\tCell Service Lobby Group <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/219
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve and Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Cell Service Lobby meeting to be held May 23rd, 2019 in Winnipegosis, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.2\tPMH Stakeholder Meeting <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/220
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve Robert Hanson of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Prairie Mountain Health Stakeholder meeting to be held May 31st, 2019 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.3\tG5 Meeting <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/221
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve and Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G5 Meeting to be held June 3rd, 2019 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.4\tMGRA Gravel Maintenance Course: Contractors have attended previously <\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business <\/p>\n
10.1\tDrainage Applications <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/222
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\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
10.2\tSLWCD Woody River Project <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/223
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the private Application for License to Construct Water Control Works on the E 7-40-24W.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tWeight Restrictions: Expire May 31st <\/p>\n
10.4\tStrategic Plan and Priorities: Discussion <\/p>\n
10.5\tMWSB Funding Priorities: None <\/p>\n
10.6\tBirch River Water Treatment Plant Upgrades: Status Report <\/p>\n
10.7\tMGRA 2019 Nominations: Deadline June 21st <\/p>\n
10.8\tFenceline Development Concerns: Remove fence from road allowance <\/p>\n
10.9\tRM Road No. 123 – Gate across road: Remove gate from road allowance <\/p>\n
10.10\tRequest: T. Nakonechny SW 3-33-23W: Awaiting response from CLPA <\/p>\n
10.11\tRequest – Lease RM Quarter Section: On hold until 2020 land sale <\/p>\n
10.12\tRM of Mountain Cleaning Contract: No changes to cleaning schedule <\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications <\/p>\n
11.1\tAccessibility Act – Employment Standards: Deadline May 1, 2020 <\/p>\n
11.2\tBellMTS Fleetnet Upgrades: 25% Discount until December 31st <\/p>\n
11.3\tNorthwest Roundup Advertising Opportunity: Not interested <\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/224
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on June 13th, 2019.
\nMeeting adjourned at 2:30 pm.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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