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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 25th, 2020.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, November 25th, 2020.<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson<\/p>\n
Councillors: 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. Call to Order<\/p>\n
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/440
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the November 25th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. Matters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/441
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 12th, 2020 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. By-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
4.1 Fire Department Policy Manual – Section 1: Policies<\/p>\n
4.2 Road Allowance By-Law: Review<\/p>\n
5. Financial<\/p>\n
5.1 Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2 Turn Out Purchase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/442
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Fire Fighting Reserve Fund in the amount of $5,589.64 for turn out gear.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3 Ward Budget Allocations: 50% Roads, 50% Assessment<\/p>\n
5.4 Birch River Water Treatment Upgrades: Proposed Change Order<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/443
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Proposed Change Order #1 – Rev. 1 for the Birch River Water Treatment Upgrades Project in the amount of $24,083.27;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Proposed Change Order #2 in the amount of $2,449.50;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Proposed Change Order #3 in the amount of $4,256.13;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5 Birch River Water Plant Upgrades: Progress Payment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/444
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve and authorize the progress payment to Filtrum for the Birch River Water Plant upgrades project in the amount of $352,709.44.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5.1 Progress Claim: SCF Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/445
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the interim claim through the Small Communities Fund for the Birch River Water Plant Upgrades in the amount of $300,285.16;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6 Reserve Transfer: CDI Funds<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/446
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the CDI Reserve Fund in the amount of $302,164.88 to Legion Hall Roof Repairs and Birch River Water Plant Upgrades Interim Payment.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7 CDI Funds: Birch River Fire Hall<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/447
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize $30,000.00 in additional funds for the Birch River Fire Hall Project from the CDI Fund Reserve Account.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.8 Proceeds from Tax Sale<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/448
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS Resolution No. 2020\/430 authorized the transfer of $813.71 to the general funds of the Municipality from the 2017 proceeds from tax sale;
\nAND WHEREAS expenses incurred due to those proceeds in the amount of $351.00;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby transfer the remaining balance of $462.71 to the general funds of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.9 Council Indemnity: Direct Deposit<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/449
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the use of the CAFT Direct Deposit Payroll program for Council Indemnities.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.10 Accounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/450
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20201315 to 20201364 be approved for payment in the amount of $467,068.71, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,367.91 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. Personnel<\/p>\n
6.1 In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/451
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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 Out of In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/452
\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
6.3 2021 Wages: Review<\/p>\n
6.4 Pandemic Plan: Draft Policy<\/p>\n
7. Asset Management<\/p>\n
7.1 FCM Funding: Deliverables<\/p>\n
7.2 Bell River Bridge: Await Inspection Report<\/p>\n
8. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/453
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #159\/2020 to #165\/2020 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9. Delegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
10. Meeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
11. General Business<\/p>\n
11.1 Drainage License<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/454
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the amendment to the drainage license as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.2 Connect by All-Net Solutions<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/455
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase and annual subscription of the Connect program through All-Net Inc.;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.3 Municipal Logo: Review<\/p>\n
11.4 Humeniuk LVAC Order<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/456
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nWHEREAS the Land Value Appraisal Commission has issued Certificate No. X-20-068 which required the Rural Municipality of Mountain to pay for legal services, fees and disbursements for the matter related to B. Humeniuk vs. Rural Municipality of Mountain;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve and issue payment in the amount of $41,649.95.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.5 Access to SW 32-34-23W: Request Access<\/p>\n
11.6 Emergency Plan: Review<\/p>\n
11.7 Cowan\/Pine River Waste Disposal Closure Plans: Issue RFP<\/p>\n
12. Communications<\/p>\n
12.1 Wildlife Amendment Act: Address Concerns<\/p>\n
12.2 WSFN – Birch River Property: Review<\/p>\n
12.3 SLWD Overage of Levies: Review<\/p>\n
12.4 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
13. Adjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/457
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\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 Decemeber 9th, 2020.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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