{"id":35319,"date":"2019-08-25T08:47:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T13:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=35319"},"modified":"2019-08-25T08:47:32","modified_gmt":"2019-08-25T13:47:32","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-july-24-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2019\/08\/25\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-july-24-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – July 24, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Webnesday, July 24th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chabers in Birch River, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson
\n<\/br>
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Arnie Pedersen.
\nCouncillor Nadolney and Wyatt were absent with notice.
\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\/292
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 24th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2019\/293
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held July 10th, 2019 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 4 Against:<\/p>\n

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

4.1\tStrategic Plan Discussion: Tabled
\n\tCouncillor Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n

4.2\tRoad Allowance By-Law <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/294
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 11\/19, being a By-Law to govern the uses of road allowances within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4.3\tRoad Allowance By-Law <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/295
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 11\/19, being a By-Law to govern the uses of road allowances within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
\nConnie Forbes – Yes
\nRobert Hanson – Yes
\nWilmer Malcolm – Yes
\nArnie Pedersen – Yes
\nNestor Rizok – Yes
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4.4\tDust Control Policy: Tabled <\/p>\n

5. \tFinancial <\/p>\n

5.1\tFinancial Statements: Presented Revenue & Expense Report to July 31, 2019 <\/p>\n

5.2\tBirch River Pool Grant: $5,105.00 Building Sustainable Communities Grant <\/p>\n

5.3\t2019 Double Gas Tax: Reviewed Gas Tax Balances <\/p>\n

5.4\tReserve Transfer: Office Equipment <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/296
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the General Reserve Fund in the amount of $21,034.92 for new office server.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.5\tICIP Funding – Birch River Water Plant Upgrades <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/297
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby submit the project titled: Birch River Water Treatment Plant Upgrades [Priority One] for grant funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Green Infrastructure Stream: Environmental Quality;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby support the project and commits to provide its share $172, 419.42 towards the project;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such a project on behalf of the RM of Mountain.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.6\tICIP Funding – North Duck River Bridge <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/298
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby submit the project titled: North Duck River Bridge [Priority 2] for grant funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby support the project and commits to provide its share $32,275.46 towards the project;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such a project on behalf of the RM of Mountain.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.7\tICIP Funding: Obtain Price Estimates for Other Projects <\/p>\n

5.8\tTaxes Added <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/299
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nRoll # 2800\t$112.59
\nRoll # 3000\t$112.59
\nRoll #14800\t$112.59
\nRoll #14900\t$112.59
\nRoll #15000\t$112.59
\nRoll #15100\t$112.59
\nRoll #15600\t$115.30
\nRoll #17600\t$203.25
\nRoll #17800\t$206.78
\nRoll #23700\t$109.63
\nRoll #24050\t$520.73
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.9\tTaxes Cancelled <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/300
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the following taxes on the applicable Tax Roll:
\nRoll #24000\t$448.74
\nRoll #97000\t$228.96
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.10\tAccounts Receivable <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/301
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid accounts receivable accounts, as follows, be added to the real property tax account of each account holder.
\nRoll # 64900.000 $103.80
\nRoll # 113500.000 $155.70
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 2019\/302.<\/p>\n

5.11\tAccounts Payable <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/302
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20190824 to 20190899 be approved for payment in the amount of $110,109.25, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $693.41 as per By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $4,633.04 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

6. \tPersonnel <\/p>\n

6.1\tIn Camera <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/303
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\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: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.2\tOut of In Camera <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/304
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.3\tMafeking Public Works <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/305
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Myrna Tucker as Mafeking Casual Public Works;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2019\/306
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a contract with Joan Mosiondz for Custodial Duties at the RM of Mountain office as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

Councillor Malcolm left the meeting.<\/p>\n

7. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/307
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #93\/19 to #97\/19 attached hereto.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

8.1\t10:15 a.m. Dave Forbes: Review of Mafeking Fire Department <\/p>\n

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

9.1\tAMM Training: Leading Practices in Municipal Government: No Interest <\/p>\n

9.2\tMMAA District Meeting <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/308
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Paige Larocque and Kim Paterson of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the MMAA District meeting\/seminar to be held September 20th, 2019 in Brandon, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

10.1\tDrainage Applications: None <\/p>\n

10.2\tLUD of Mafeking Election Results: Acclamation <\/p>\n

10.3\tMafeking Fire Department – Equipment\/Maintenance: Reviewed with District Fire Chief <\/p>\n

10.4\t2019 Farmland Beaver Control Program <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/309
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into the Funding Agreement for Assurance Farmland Beaver Damage Control program as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.5\tRequest: Lease NW 11-32-21W: Advertise All Small Parcels <\/p>\n

10.6\tRequest: SW 5-42-25W: No Private Drainage Undertaken; Will Review Municipal Works <\/p>\n

10.7\tComplaint: Road Maintenance: Reviewed <\/p>\n

11. \tCommunications <\/p>\n

11.1\tLUD of Mafeking Minutes: Reviewed <\/p>\n

11.2\tRemembering the Years Historical Museum & Display <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/310
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Remembering the Years Historical Museum & Display in the amount of $100.00.
\nFor: 4 Against:<\/p>\n

12. \tAdjournment <\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2019\/311
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\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 August 14th, 2019.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:15pm
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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