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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 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, February 26th, 2020 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve 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
\nThe 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: 2020\/062
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 26th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/063
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Feburary 12th, 2020 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\tRM of Mountain Strategic Plan: Review 4 Priorities<\/p>\n
4.2\tHandi-Van Reserve Fund Closure By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/064
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 02\/2020, being a By-Law to close the Handi-Van transit reserve account of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:<\/p>\n
4.3\tLands Exempt From Taxation By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/065
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03\/2020, being a By-Law to exempt lands from taxation, be given first reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.4\tMafeking Water Rates By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/066
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 10\/19, being a By-Law to approve the Mafeking Water Rates, be given second reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.5\tMafeking Water Rates By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/067 Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 10\/19, being a By-Law to provide for Mafeking Water Rates, 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
5. \tBudget Discussions<\/p>\n
5.1\tReview: Ward Budget Allocation<\/p>\n
5.2\tReview: Fire Department Budget<\/p>\n
5.2.1\tReview: Gas Tax Projects<\/p>\n
5.3\tProperty Management: 2020 Budget Items<\/p>\n
5.3.1\tHeritage Site<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/068
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nWHEREAS the Mafeking Heritage Site is a municipal property;
\nAND WHEREAS several capital expenditures must take place this year in order for the preservation of this site;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Mountain hereby apply for a grant through the Community Foundation of Swan Valley Inc.;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tCDI Projects: Review 2020 Projects<\/p>\n
5.5\tBirch River Pool: Review 2020 Operation<\/p>\n
5.6\tRecreation Payments: Include in Budget<\/p>\n
5.7\tBirch River & Mafeking Utility Budgets: Review<\/p>\n
5.8\tFive Year Capital Plan: Priorities for 2022-2025<\/p>\n
6. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
6.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
6.2\tFuel Inventory<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/069
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby expense the following fuel inventory as of Dec 31, 2019 as follows:
\n$531.43 Birch River Fire Department;
\n$531.42 Property Management.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.3\tFleetNet Radio Purchase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/070
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of Fleetnet Radios for the R.M. of Mountain Fire Departments as per quotation attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.4\tAccounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/071
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid MPI receivable accounts be hereby written off as uncollectable:
\nInvoice # 20180072 $1,103.00
\nInvoice # 20180090 $1,163.00
\nInvoice # 20180113 $1,193.00
\nInvoice # 20190009 $1,142.00
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.5\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/072
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos 2020187 to 20200236 be approved for payment in the amount of $35,565.99, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,538.79 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/073
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #12\/20 to #14\/20 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tManagerial Review RCMP: March 10th @ 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
9.2\tSAP Meeting – Property In Mafeking: Send RM Meeting Schedule<\/p>\n
9.3\tHBRA AGM<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/074<\/p>\n
Moved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Brad Wyatt and Steve Nadolney of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Hudson Bay Route Association Annual General Meeting to be held July 28\/29th, 2020 in Hudson Bay, SK;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.4\tMAFC Leadership & Risk Management<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/075
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT District Fire Chief Dave Forbes of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the MAFC Leadership and Risk Management seminar to be held March 19, 2020 in Winnipeg, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.5\tChange Meeting Dates: June 2020<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/076
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the June 24th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council to June 30th, 2020.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\t2020 Flood Preparedness Application<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/077
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2020 Flood Preparedness application as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tSV RISE: Membership Discussion<\/p>\n
10.3\tVIMT\/Parkland 2020 Membership: Do Not Support<\/p>\n
10.4\tSV Vet Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/078
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the Swan River Vet Clinic to alter the Veterinary Services Agreement as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.5\tForsythe Road<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/079
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the agreement with A. & S. Willcock, as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto in regards to the Forsythe Road Project;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.5.1\tForsythe Road Survey<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/080
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Balchen and Kulchycki Surveys to complete the survey for the Forsythe Road Project.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.6\tMenard Bridge Removal<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/081
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the removal of the Menard bridge and it shall be expenses from Ward 3.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.7\tNoxious Weed Inspector: Required By March 1<\/p>\n
10.8\tRequest: Liquor Sales in Mafeking<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/082<\/p>\n
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby stipulate that there are no objections to the sale of alcohol within the LUD of Mafeking.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.9\tRequest: Driveway Permit<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/083
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the application for approach under the Approach Policy on the NW 1-41-25W;
\nAND THAT the applicant be responsible for 100% of all costs associated with the construction.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.10\tRequest to Lease\/Purchase: SE 14-32-21W<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/084
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Sale of LGD Vested Crown Land Agreement and subsequent Lease Agreement for the following parcel; Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’:
\n SE 14-32-21W
\nAND THAT Clauses 4A and 6C be hereby removed from the lease agreement;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:<\/p>\n
10.11\tRetention & Destruction of Municipal Records<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/085
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to destroy Municipal Documents under the Manitoba Regulation No. 53\/97 as per Schedule A attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tBarrier Free Manitoba: Issue Letter of Support<\/p>\n
11.2\tLUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/086
\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 March 11th, 2020.
\nMeeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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