{"id":36862,"date":"2021-08-14T09:23:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-14T14:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=36862"},"modified":"2021-08-14T09:23:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-14T14:23:46","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-july-14-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2021\/08\/14\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-july-14-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – July 14, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\n

Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson<\/p>\n

Councillors: Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt.
\nCouncillors Malcolm and Pedersen were absent with notice.
\nCAO Paige Wozny 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 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.<\/p>\n

2. Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/231
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 14th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

3. Matters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/232
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held June 23rd, 2021 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:<\/p>\n

4. By-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n

5. Financial<\/p>\n

5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n

5.2 Audited Financial Statements<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/233
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31st, 2020 as presented;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and Deputy Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.3 Unaudited Monthly Financial Statements<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/234
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Months Ending January, February, March, April, May and June, 2021 as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.4 Bank Reconcilliation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/235
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Reconcilliation report for the month ending June 31, 2021 as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.5 Taxes\/Added Cancelled<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/236
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add and cancel the following proptery taxes in accordance with the recommendations of the Manitoba Assessment Branch
\nProperty Tax Year Roll Number Taxes Cancelled Taxes Added
\n2021 260700.000 $159.63
\n2021 300216.000 $566.70
\n2021 300206.000 $417.26
\n2021 132200.000 $840.33
\n2021 144500.000 $109.43
\n2021 144800.000 $820.94
\n2021 213300.000 $229.48
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.6 2021 Wildfires<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/237
\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 General Reserve Fund in the amount of $35,347.54 to cover costs incurred in the 2021 Wildfire Events.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.7 Steamer Trailer Modifications<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/238
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of Steamer Trailer Modifications in the amount of $3,636.61;
\nAND THAT the cost be distributed evenly between all six wards.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.8 Mafeking Outdoor Rink: Confirm CDI Contribution Amount<\/p>\n

5.9 MB Conservation & Climate Fund<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/239
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby apply under the Manitoba Conservation & Climate Fund for the following three projects:
\nWard 2 Drainage Project;
\nBirch River Water Plant Backup Generator;
\nMafeking Water Plant Backup Generator;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such applications online on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.10 Fire Prevention: Backpack Sprayers<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/240
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase of 24 Fire Prevention backpack sprayers for residents, on a cost recovery basis.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

Councillor Forbes declared an interest for Resolution No. 2021\/241 and left the meeting.<\/p>\n

5.11 Accounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/241
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20210721 to 20210797 be approved for payment in the amount of $205,007.18 including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,334.86 as per By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,089.22 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,743.81 for Receiver General for june 2021 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.<\/p>\n

6. Personnel<\/p>\n

6.1 Pine River Fire Department Members<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/242
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of Tim Oakley to the Mountain South Fire Department in accordance with the RM of Mountain By-Law No. 05\/21.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.2 Birch River Pool: Lifeguard<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/243
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Brooklyn Makasoff as Birch River Pool Lifeguard\/Instructor;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.3 Birch River Pool: Attendant<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/244
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Jorja Staniland as Birch River Pool Attendant;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.4 Birch River Public Works<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/245
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Gareth Scott as Birch River Public Works;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

7. Ward Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/246
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #45\/2021 to #50\/2021 attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

8. Delegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n

9. Meeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n

10. General Business<\/p>\n

10.1 Pine River Fire Hall Upgrades: Review Project Options<\/p>\n

10.2 Mountain North Gravel<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/247
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve payment of the additional rip rap material processed along with the Mountain North Gravel contract in the amount of $6,611.22.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.3 Mafeking Streambank Project<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/248
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the agreement with the Swan Lake Watershed District for the Mafeking Streambank Stabilization Project;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.4 G. Nakonechny Fire: Update<\/p>\n

10.5 Recycling Program: Review<\/p>\n

11. Communications<\/p>\n

11.1 SV Planning District Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n

11.2 Alternate Energy Source: Not applicable<\/p>\n

12. Adjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2021\/249
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on July 28th, 2021.
\nMeeting adjourned at 11:45am.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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