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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, June 13th, 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 Thursday, June 13th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson
\n<\/br>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 10:05 by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/225
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 13th, 2019 regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/226
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held May 22nd, 2019 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies <\/p>\n
4.1\tStrategic Plan: Discussion <\/p>\n
4.2\tRepeal Speed Limits By-Law <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/227
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 08\/19, being a By-Law to repeal By-Law No. 05\/19 [speed limits] of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
4.3\tRepeal Speed Limits By-Law <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/228
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 08\/19, being a By-Law to repeal by-law No. 05\/19 [speed limits] of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.4\tPublic Works Policy: Draft policy for next meeting <\/p>\n
4.5\tSafety Incident Policy <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/229
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Incident Reporting policy as part of the RM of Mountain Workplace Safety and Health manual as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.6\tBurning Bans: Sustainable Development to enact bans <\/p>\n
4.7\tWater Plants – Maintenance Policy: Draft policy <\/p>\n
4.8\tProperty Maintenance within LUD’s: Split maintenance costs 50\/50 RM\/LUD <\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial <\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review <\/p>\n
5.2\tIndependent Auditor’s Report: Gas Tax Funding <\/p>\n
5.3\tAudit – Birch River Landfill Liability: Need Contractor Estimates <\/p>\n
5.4\tSVEC CDC <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/230
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby do confirm that the municipality takes no responsibility or financial interest in the Swan Valley Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tReserve Transfer: Mountain North Quick Response Truck <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/231
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Fire Fighting Equipment Reserve Fund in the amount of $6,417.51 for the purchase of the Mountain North quick response truck.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\tInvesting In Canada Program Intake: Reviewed Priorities <\/p>\n
5.7\tMafeking Utility Rate Study: Reviewed Rates <\/p>\n
5.8\tBirch River Utility Rate Study: Reviewed Rates <\/p>\n
5.9\tAccounts Receivable <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/233
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
\nRoll # 300516.000 $5.18
\nRoll # 300809.000 $6.24
\nRoll # 300720.000 $6.24
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.10\tFire Department Purchases <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/234
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\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 following purchases:
\nUrbanowski’s Garage: $261.00
\nRonald Communications: $244.82
\nWork & Casual World: $214.69
\nSV Mutual Aide District: $400.00
\nThermal Imaging Camera: $2500.00
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.11\t2019 Recreation Commission Payments <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/235
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the annual donations as follows:
\nMafeking Recreation Commission $1500.00
\nBellsite Recreation Commission $1500.00
\nCowan Recreation Commission $1500.00
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.12\tSV Vet Services District <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/236
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2019 Budget and Levy for the Swan Valley Vet Services District, with the RM of Mountain portion being $6,266.57.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.13\tCowan Dry Hydrant: Obtain costs estimates <\/p>\n
5.14\t2019 Gravel Crushing Contractor <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/232
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain cancel cheque number 20190552;
\nAND THAT payment to Cook Bros. Cartage under the 2019 Gravel Crushing Contract be made in the amount of $52,151.02.
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
5.15\tAccounts Payable <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/237
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20190587 to 20190678 be approved for payment in the amount of $160,325.20, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,967.47 as per By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $4,633.04 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of 6,586.16 for Receiver General fo May 2019 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel <\/p>\n
6.1\tCowan Waste Disposal Attendant <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/238
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire Carol Dutchak as Cowan Waste Disposal Attendant;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.2\t2019 Gravel Checkers: Councillors will check if cannot find employees <\/p>\n
6.3\tLUD of Mafeking Committee Member: By-Election Scheduled for August 21st <\/p>\n
6.4\tPine River\/Mafeking Green Team Students: No Students <\/p>\n
Councillor Malcolm left the meeting.<\/p>\n
6.5\tBirch River Pool: Backup Attendant Position <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/239
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire Sierra Makasoff as Backup Attendant for the Birch River Pool;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/240
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #64\/19 to #74\/19 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions <\/p>\n
8.1\t10:15 AM – Dane Guignion: Fence on Road Allowance <\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports <\/p>\n
9.1\tSeptember Meeting Change <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/241
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the September 11th, 2019 regular meeting of Council to September 10, 2019.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business <\/p>\n
10.1\tDrainage Applications <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/242
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tPrivate Drainage Application: NE 22-39-26W <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/243
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\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 NE 22-39-26W.
\nFor: Against: 6
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n
10.3\tSurplus Asset Sale <\/p>\n
10.3.1\tIn Camera <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/244
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\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 tender openings.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3.2\tOut of Camera <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/245
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3.3\tSurplus Asset Sale Decision <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/246
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the tender for surplus assets as advertised by the RM of Mountain and award the bid as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tRM Road Allowances: Develop policy <\/p>\n
10.5\tFederal Procurement Access Agreement <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/247
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into the Federal Procurement Instrument Access Agreement as an optional user with the Government of Manitoba pursuant to the Master User Agreement and the Canadian Collaborative Procurement Guide;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.6\tMafeking Fire Hall: PMH LOU
\nResolution No: 2019\/248
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Letter of Understanding (Revision 1) dated May 2, 2019 between the RM of Mountain and Prairie Mountain Health as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto, subject to the following conditions:
\nThat PMH give the RM of Mountain 3 months notice upon termination of the current lease agreement;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.7\tRequest – Private Insurance Policies Under RM of Mountain: No interest charged for installment payments <\/p>\n
10.8\tAssessment Information: Review recent development <\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications <\/p>\n
11.1\tManitoba Infrastructure Service Delivery Review: RM has no equipment to contract <\/p>\n
11.2\tManitoba Infrastructure Weed Control: Review <\/p>\n
11.3\tTown of Swan River – Watersheds Act: Reviewed <\/p>\n
11.4\tMGRA 2019 Nominations: No nominations for 2019 <\/p>\n
11.5\tCowan Wayside Park & Community Centre: Transfer documents sent to Land Titles Office <\/p>\n
11.6\tCowan Trail Celebration <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/249
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby declare the 21st Annual Cowan Trail Celebration being held August 24th, 2019 a community event and open to the public.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.7\tMay Animal Control Report: Reviewed <\/p>\n
11.8\tLUD of Pine River Minutes: Reviewed <\/p>\n
11.9\tLUD of Birch River Minutes: Reviewed <\/p>\n
11.10\tL.U.D. of Mafeking Minutes: Reviewed <\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/250
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\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 26th, 2019.
\nMeeting adjourned at 2:53 p.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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