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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 via zoom.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 via zoom.<\/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 9:45 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/476
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the December 22nd, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Pedersen joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/477
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held December 9th, 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\tFire Department Policy Manual: Section 2 Job Descriptions<\/p>\n
4.2\tRoad Allowance By-Law: Review<\/p>\n
4.3\tNuisance Animal Control Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/478
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Nusinance Animal Control policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.4\tRoad Opening By-Law [Forsythe Road]<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/479
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 16\/2020, being a By-Law to open a road within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\t2020 Road Maintenance: From Reserve Transfer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/480
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Road Maintenance Reserve Fund in the amount of $98,000.00 as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto for Road Maintenance expenditures in Wards 4 & 5.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\t2020 Reserve Transfers<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/481
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the following transfers to reserve:
\nRoad Maintenance Reserve Fund Transfer $57,500.00
\nBirch River Utility Reserve Fund Transfer $7,307.40
\nMafeking Utility Reserve Fund Transfer $2,898.79
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\t2020 CDI Reserve Fund Transfer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/482
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the CDI Reserve Fund in the amount of $82,474.86 for the Birch River Fire Hall Project.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tInterim Operating Budget 2021<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/483
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the following 2021 Interim Operating Budget as per Section 163 of the Municipal Act to allow for expenditures:
\nGENERAL OPERATING\t$580,000.00
\nGeneral Government\t$250,000.00
\nProtective\t$40,000.000
\nTransportation\t$150,000.00
\nEnvironmental Health\t$40,000.00
\nPublic Health & Welfare\t$20,000.00
\nEconomic Development\t$20,000.00
\nRecreation & Culture\t$10,000.00
\nFiscal\t$50,000.00
\nBIRCH RIVER UTILITY OPERATING\t$50,000.00
\nMAFEKING UTILITY OPERATING\t$30,000.00
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\t2021 Membership Payments<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/484
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby approve the 2021 memberships as follows:
\nManitoba Municipal Administrators Association
\nNorthern Woods & Waterway Association
\nFederation of Canadian Municipalities
\nCanadian Association of Fire Chiefs
\nManitoba Association of Municipal Emergency Coordinators
\nSV Chamber of Commerce
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\t2021 Budget: LiDar<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/485
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2021\/2022 expenditure to the Intermountain Watershed District for the purchase of LiDar in the amount of $20,306.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.8\tFire Safety Plan: GIS System<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/486
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the expenditure to update the GIS system with the Municipal Fire Safety Plan in the amount of $299.25;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.9\tBirch River SCF Program: Request Extension<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/487
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request for an extension of funding for the SCF Project # 5203 for Birch River Water Treatment Plant Upgrades until March 31st, 2021;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.10\tAMM Blue Cross Benefits Renewal<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/488
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the renwal of the AMM Blue Cross benefits plan 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
5.11\tAccounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/489
\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 as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.12\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/490
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20201423 to 20201523 be approved for payment in the amount of $127,185.63, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,412.69 as per By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,407.91 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,926.20 for Receiver General for December 31st, 2020 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.13\tEmployee Appreciation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/505
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the RM of Mountain hereby approve the additional employee appreciation as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tAsset Management<\/p>\n
6.1\tBell River Bridge: RFP for Pier Caps<\/p>\n
7. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/491
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #171\/2020 to #172\/2020 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tWaste Disposal Closure Plans<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/492
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the proposal from Environmental Consulting Solutions for the Cowan and Pine River Waste Disposal Closure Plans;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tWorkplace, Safety & Health Committee: Explore Virtual Meetings<\/p>\n
10.3\tAnimal Control Complaint: Pine River<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/493
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS the Municipality has received several complaints regarding, and has issued fines in the past to M. Burmaster;
\nAND WHEREAS further complaints have been received;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue fine in the amount of $200.00 to M. Burmaster under Animal Control By-Law No. 04\/19.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tAnimal Control Complaint – Birch River: Review<\/p>\n
10.5\tAnimal Control Complaint – Birch River: Review<\/p>\n
10.6\tAnimal Control – Ward Three: Review Appeal<\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes presented a notice of motion to consider Resolution No. 2020\/422 & 2020\/370 at the next regular Council meeting.<\/p>\n
10.7\tAccess to SW 32-34-23W: Review<\/p>\n
10.8\t2021 Building Inspector Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/494
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement for Building Inspection Services for the years 2021 & 2022 as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.9\t2021 Weed Inspector Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/495
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement for Weed Inspection Services for the years 2021 & 2022 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
10.10\t2020 Tax Sale – Terms & Conditions<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/496
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the 2020 Tax Sale will be held on March 11th, 2021;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby set the reserve bid for the 2020 Tax Sale as per Section 372 of the Municipal Act;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the terms and conditions be set 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
10.11\tDestruction of Municipal Records<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/497
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\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
10.12\t2020 Fire Department Use of Equipment: Christmas<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/498
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the use of Fire Department Equipment for 2020 Christmas Drive Outs in Pine River, Birch River and Mafeking.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.13\t2021 Fire Department Members<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/499
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2021 Fire Department members as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\t2021 Contract Mowing: Review Requirements<\/p>\n
11.2\tThe Retail Business Hours of Operation Act: Review<\/p>\n
11.3\tSTARS Donation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/500
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby donate $978.00 towards STARS – Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.4\tMMSM 2021 Funding: Review<\/p>\n
11.5\tUniversal Broadband Fund: Review<\/p>\n
11.5.1\tUniversal Broadband Fund – Community Futures<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/501
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby supports the joint application of the Community Futures – Parkland Region to the Universal Broadband Fund;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit letter of support toward such project on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Aganist:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.6\tBackdraft Magazine Advertisement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/502
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the advertisement in the Annual Backdraft Magazine in the amount of $155.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.7\tKatie Cares Inc. Donation Request<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/503
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards Katie Cares Inc. in the amount of $100.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.8\tRM Minitonas – Round-a-Bout in Swan River: Review<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2020\/504
\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 January 13th, 2021.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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