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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
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\n<\/br>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 10:03 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/313
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the August 14th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/314
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held July 24th, 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\tRoad Opening By-Law [Menard] <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/315
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 06\/19, being a By-Law to open a municipal road within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tRoad Opening By-Law [Menard] <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/316
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 06\/19, being a By-Law to open a municipal road within 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
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial <\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/317
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nWHEREAS Sensus Partnership of Chartered Professional Accountants has been appointed as the municipal auditor;
\nAND WHEREAS Sensus has prepared draft consolidated financial statements for the Rural Municipality of Mountain for the year ended December 31st, 2018 and presented them to Council for review and approval;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the 2018 Audited Consolidated Financial Statement for the municipality for the Year Ended December 31st, 2018 as presented, attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and Finance Chairperson be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.1.1\tRevenue & Expense Report: Reviewed to July 31st, 2019 <\/p>\n
5.1.2\tWard Expense Report: Reviewed <\/p>\n
5.2\tICIP Funding: Need Expense Estimates for Projects <\/p>\n
5.3\tMafeking Water Rates: Reviewed Public Notice <\/p>\n
5.4\tAccounts Receivable <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/318
\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 # 300582.000 $21.80
\nRoll #300463.000 $6.24
\nRoll #300466.000 $6.24
\nRoll #300701.000 $3.12
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tUncollectable Tax Accounts 2018 <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/319
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby write off the following taxes as uncollectable:
\nRoll# 10750- $5,757.26 to December 31, 2018
\nRoll# 10750 – $ 24.36 2019 Taxes and $9,020.95 2019 Penalty
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
5.6\tPine River Water Plant Heater <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/320
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase of a Unit heater for the Pine River Water Plant, as per Pine Country Ent. Estimate # 327.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\tTax Sale <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/321 <\/p>\n
Moved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nWHEREAS Section 365(2) of The Municipal Act states that Council may in any year designate the immediately preceding year or any earlier year as the year for which properties the taxes in respect of which are in arrears for the year must be offered for sale by auction to recover the tax arrears and costs;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the designated year for which properties in arrears will be offered for sale by auction be 2018, and that all properties liable therefore shall be sold for any portion of arrears of taxes outstanding at December 31, 2017;
\nAND THAT ‘costs’ shall be the actual costs for each parcel listed for 2017 arrears and administration fees of $50.00 as set forth in Regulation 50\/97;
\nAND BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2019 tax sale be held November 6th, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the RM of Mountain Municipal Office;
\nAND THAT TAXervice of Swan River be authorized to conduct the 2019 Tax Sale for the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.8\tAccounts Payable <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/322
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20190900 to 20190964 be approved for payment in the amount of $101,882.32, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $ 6,097.99 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 $8,506.33 for Receiver General forJuly 2019 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel <\/p>\n
6.1\tIn Camera <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/323
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\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 personnel.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.2\tPayroll Review <\/p>\n
6.3\tVacation\/Banked Time Review <\/p>\n
6.4\tMafeking Waste Disposal Site <\/p>\n
6.5\tOut of Camera <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/324
\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
Councillor Malcolm left the meeting.<\/p>\n
6.6\tMafeking Public Works <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/325
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize payroll payment of 29 additional hours for Myrna Tucker for grass cutting in the LUD of Mafeking.
\nFor: 6 Against:<\/p>\n
6.7\tBirch River Pool <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/326
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire Tiffany Henderson and Presley Sagert as backup Birch River Pool attendants;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/327
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #98\/19 to #101\/19 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions <\/p>\n
8.1\t11:00 A.M. Pauline Cameron, Garth Scott: Dust Control <\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports <\/p>\n
9.1\tWSFN School Grand Opening <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/328
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve Robert Hanson of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the WSFN School Grand Opening to be held August 15th, 2019;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.2\tMMAA Administration & Finance Bootcamp <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/329
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Paige Larocque and Kim Paterson of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the MMAA Administration & Finance Bootcamp to be held October 16-18th, 2019 in Portage la Prairie, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business <\/p>\n
10.1\tDrainage Applications <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/330
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tPrivate Drainage Application: Bellsite <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/331
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\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 North Half of 8-42-25W.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tRequest to MI – Lower Culvert on PTH 20 on SE 29-35-22W <\/p>\n
10.4\tWater Crossing – SE 14-40-25: Obtain more information from Water Resources <\/p>\n
10.5\tForsythe Road: Letters requesting landowner approval to proceed with road opening <\/p>\n
10.6\tKovachik Road: Survey Complete <\/p>\n
10.7\tDispute – Property Lines in Birch River: Gather information for next meeting <\/p>\n
10.8\tSmall Parcel Land Sale: Advertise <\/p>\n
10.9\tRecycling Pickup Schedule: Adjust schedule to bi-weekly pickup <\/p>\n
10.10\tWaste Disposal Inspections: Reviewed <\/p>\n
10.11\tMunicipal Office Eavestroughing <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/332
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the work of replacement of eavestroughing on the Municipal Office roof to Three Sons Eavestroughing in the amount of $1,293.63.
\nFor: 6 Against:<\/p>\n
10.12\t2020 Gravel Tenders <\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications <\/p>\n
11.1\tFire Dept. Recommendations: Reviewed Mafeking Fire Department <\/p>\n
11.2\tEthelbert Vet Services Board <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/333
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve and authorize the payment of $250.00 towards the Ethelbert Vet District Meet & Greet held June 2019.
\nFor: 6 Against:<\/p>\n
11.3\tLUD of Birch River Minutes: Reviewed <\/p>\n
11.4\tLUD of Mafeking Minutes: Reviewed <\/p>\n
11.5\tRCMP Quarterly Report: On File <\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment <\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2019\/334
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on August 28th, 2019.
\nMeeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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