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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 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, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt.
\nCouncillor Pedersen was 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: 2020\/087
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 11th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/088
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 26, 2020 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
4.1\tRM of Mountain Strategic Priorities<\/p>\n
4.2\tBusiness Licence By-Law: Repeal By-Law<\/p>\n
4.3\tLands Exempt From Taxation By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/089
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03\/2020, being a By-Law to exempt lands from taxation, be given second reading.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.4\tLands Exempt From Taxation By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/090
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03\/2020, being a By-Law to exempt lands from taxation, be given third and final reading.
\nConnie Forbes – yes
\nRobert Hanson – yes
\nWilmer Malcolm – yes
\nStephen Nadolney- absent
\nArnie Pedersen – absent
\nNestor Rizok – yes
\nBrad Wyatt – yes
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Nadolney joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
4.5\tReview of Policies<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/091
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby reviewed and repeal any outdated policies as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.6\tMunicipal Lagoon Access Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/092
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Municipal Lagoon Access policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT any policies inconsistant be hereby repealed.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.7\tTax Certificate By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/093
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05\/2020, being a By-Law to prescribe a fee for tax certificates, be given first reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tBudget Discussions<\/p>\n
5.1\tTax Impact Information: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tLUD of Birch River Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/094
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Birch River has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Birch River, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tLUD of Mafeking Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/095
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Mafeking has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Mafeking, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tLUD of Pine River Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/096
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Pine River has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Pine River, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\t5 Year Capital Plan: Review<\/p>\n
5.6\t2020 CDI Project Disbursal<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/097
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the expenditure and projects under the Manitoba Hydro CDI program as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\t2020 Tax Insert: Calculation of Taxes Information<\/p>\n
6. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
6.1\t2019 Audit Letter: Review<\/p>\n
6.2\tFinancial Statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/098
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the Year Ended December 31st, 2019 as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.3\tMembership: Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/099
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Basic membership to the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce for 2020.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.4\tEngine Retarder Brakes Signs<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/100
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of Engine Retarder Brake Signs in accordance with Noise By-Law 07\/17, as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.5\tAccounts Receivable – Ron Last Property: Review<\/p>\n
6.6\tAccounts Receivable – Animal Control: Review<\/p>\n
6.7\tAccounts Receivable – Overdue Utility<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/101
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid utility accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
\nRoll # 302051.000 $146.00
\nRoll # 300593.000 $83.80
\nRoll # 20084.000 $152.35
\nRoll # 20809.000 $69.20
\nAND THAT the following utility accounts hereby be written off as uncollectable:
\nUtility Account # 20080.002 $1.88
\nUtility Account # 20092.007 $2.13
\nUtility Account # 20097.003 $1.88
\nUtility Account # 20504.001 $1.67
\nUtility Account # 20507.000 $2.13
\nFor: 5 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
6.8\tBirch River Library Expenditures<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/102
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the expenditures for the Birch River Library to a maximum of $450.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.9\tFire Department Quick Response Truck<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/103
\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 Quick Response Fire Truck to a maximum of $25,000.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.10\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/104
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos 20200237 to 20200292 be approved for payment in the amount of $121,391.60, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,573.26 as per By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,572.87 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of 7,284.22 for Receiver General for February 2020 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
7.1\tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/105
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7.2\tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/106
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/107
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work order #15\/2020 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
10. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
10.1\tG4 Mayors & Reeves<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/108
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Reeve Robert Hanson be appointed to the G4 Mayors and Reeves Committee;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tReport: SV RISE Meeting<\/p>\n
10.3\tReport: SV Municipal Airport Meeting<\/p>\n
10.4\tReport: IMWD Meeting<\/p>\n
11. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
11.1\tDrainage Licence: SW 22-35-23W<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/109
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application for Licence to Construct Water Control Works for the project on the SW 22-35-23W;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such an application through the Water Licencing Portal.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.2\t2020 Property Cleanup: Determine 4 Priority Properties<\/p>\n
11.3\tWSFN Lagoon – Letter of Response: Review<\/p>\n
11.4\tSubdivision: SE 6-34-19W<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/110
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Subdivision No. 4617-19-7542 in the SE of 6-34-19WPM [Duncalfe];
\nWith the following conditions:
\nOverdue taxes, if any, are required to be paid as a condition of final approval;
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.5\tRequest to Purchase: SW 24-34-20W<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/111
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the best interest of the Municipality to obtain title to certain LGD Vested Crown Administered parcels to facilitate the sale of said land;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request CLPA to transfer title of the following parcels back to the RM of Mountain;
\nSW 24-34-20W [Roll #169900.000]
\nAND THAT the RM of Mountain request CLPA to remove these parcels from the joint agriculture agreement and lease listing so that the RM can facilitate a lease agreement;
\nAND THAT the CAO and Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.5.1\tPurchase\/Lease Agreement: SW 24-34-20W<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/112
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase the following LGD Vested\/Crown Administered parcel from Ron Chaychuk for the reserve bid totaling $21,179.76;
\nSW 24-34-20W [Roll # 169900.000]
\nAND THAT all terms and conditions be as per Crown Land\/LGD Vested Land Purchase Offer and Lease agreement attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.6\tRequest to Purchase: Lot 30, Plan 1005<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/113
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Lot 30, Plan 1005; in Pine River, MB [Roll#73800.000] from A. & R. Polichshuk in the amount of $1,108.86 plus transfer costs;
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.7\t2020 Gravel Crushing: Mountain North<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/114
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS 2020 Mountain North Gravel Crushing Contract stipulates that crushing must be completed by April 30, 2020;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the contract extension deadline to May 30, 2020.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.8\tEmergency Coordinator: Review Expectations<\/p>\n
11.9\tNoxious Weed Inspector: Province Requires By March 1<\/p>\n
12. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
12.1\tMOGA Letter Regarding Secondary Roads: Review<\/p>\n
12.2\tJune District Meetings: Bring Forward any Issues<\/p>\n
12.3\tDr. Recruitment Fund 2019 Report: Reviewed<\/p>\n
12.4\tLUD of Pine River Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
12.5\tLUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
12.6\tLUD of Birch River Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/115
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase of a new rough cut mower for the LUD of Birch River.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12.7\tFebruary Animal Control Report: Review<\/p>\n
12.8\tRCMP Report – Mountain North: Review<\/p>\n
13. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/116
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on March 25th, 2020.
\nMeeting adjourned at 2:00pm
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Robert Hanson Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt. Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice. CAO Paige Larocque […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[12],"class_list":["post-36249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local","tag-minutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36249"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36249\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}