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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 1-th, 2021 via zoom.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 1-th, 2021 via zoom.<\/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: 2021\/038
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 10th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. Matters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/039
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held January 27th, 2021 and the Special Meeting held February 8th, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. By-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
Councillor Nadolney joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
4.1 Road Opening By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/040
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 16\/2020, being a By-Law to open a public road within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2 Road Opening By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/041
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 16\/2020, being a By-Law to open a public 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
4.3 Cheque Cashing Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/042
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Cheque Cashing policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:<\/p>\n
5. Financial<\/p>\n
5.1 Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2 Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/043
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid utility accounts be added to the real proeprty tax account of each account holder:
\nRoll #300585.000 $190.14
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3 Municipal Office Carpet Cleaning<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/044
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quotation for carpet cleaning at the Municipal Office in the amount of $565.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4 Municipal Office Computer Upgrades<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/045
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of 2 new computer stations for the Municipal Office along with Microsoft 365 monthly memberships for 4 email addresses;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5 Building Sustainable Communities Fund: Review<\/p>\n
5.6 Accounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/046
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20210108 to 20210164 be approved for payment in the amount of $196,791.86, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,854.95 as per By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $5,356.11 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $8,541.81 for Receiver General for January 2021 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. 2021 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1 Birch River Pool: Fund for 2021<\/p>\n
6.2 Waste Disposal Sites: Review<\/p>\n
6.3 Fire Department Budgets: Review<\/p>\n
6.4 CDI Projects<\/p>\n
6.5 Gas Tax Projects: Review<\/p>\n
6.6 Building Inspection Reports: Councillors to review within their area<\/p>\n
7. Personnel<\/p>\n
7.1 Pine River Backup Operator: Tabled<\/p>\n
8. Ward Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/047
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #009\/2021 to #010\/2021 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9. Delegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9.1 10:30 a.m. Dave Forbes: Fire Department Budgets<\/p>\n
10. Meeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
11. General Business<\/p>\n
11.1 Birch River Water Plant Upgrades<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/048
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Proposed Change order No. 3 in the amount of $9,403.36 and Proposed Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $23,749.28 for the Birch River Water Treatment Upgrades Project;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Malcolm left the meeting.<\/p>\n
11.2 Access Agreement: LWN Holdings<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/049
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an Agreement with LWN Holdings Ltd.; Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’:
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
11.3 Access Agreement: MB Snowman<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/050
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an Access Agreement with Swan Valley Snowmobile Association, Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’:
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the use of $7000.00 of CDI Funds towards this project in 2021.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.4 Request: Access Pulp River: No Drainage Works on Private Property<\/p>\n
11.5 Request – Replace Culverts Pulp River: Investigate in Spring<\/p>\n
11.6 Noxious Weed Inspector: Tabled<\/p>\n
11.7 SV Municipal Airport Commission: Representatives<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/051
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the committee appointments for the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission with the following appointments:
\nCouncillor Brad Wyatt
\nCouncillor Stephen Nadolney
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.8 Mowing Services for Mafeking: Draft Contract<\/p>\n
11.9 WSFN Fire Services Agreement: Review Expectations<\/p>\n
12. Communications<\/p>\n
12.1 Donation Request: Ronald McDonald House<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/052
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Ronald McDonald House Charities in the amount of $500.00.
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12.2 SVSD: Education Review<\/p>\n
12.3 LUD of Birch River Minutes: Review Draft Budget<\/p>\n
13. Adjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/053
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 24th, 2021.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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