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Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 at the Council chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 at the Council chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson
\n<\/br>Councillors: Stephen 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. \tCall to Order<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/400
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nThe meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/401
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the December 22nd, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/402
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held December 8th, 2021 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\tContinuing Education Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/403
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Continuing Education policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tTransfers to Reserves<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/404
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the following year end reserve transfers:
\nReserve Fund\tTransfer Amount
\nBirch River Utility Reserve\t$7,237.65
\nMafeking Utility Reserve\t$2,873.22
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tInterim Operating Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/405
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the following 2022 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$250,000.00
\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: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tBSC Grant Application Intake – JANUARY 17 DEADLINE<\/p>\n
5.4.1\tWay to Go Consulting: Election Orientations<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/406
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the consultant agreement with Way to Go Consulting Inc. for the Council orientations agreement, with the approval of funding under the Building Sustainable Communities grant;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of Council.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tMunicipal Green Initiatives Funding: Review Large Scale Projects\/Regional Efforts<\/p>\n
5.6\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/407
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
\nRoll #300733.000 $122.48
\nRoll #300701.000 $15.57
\nRoll #300513.000 $12.45
\nRoll #300503.000 $21.80
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\tUncollectable Accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/408
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby write off the following invoices deemed uncollectable:
\nInvoice Number\tAmount Uncollectable
\n20210038\t$956.00
\n20210040\t$1,197.00
\n20210046\t$1,656.00
\n20210068\t$1,257.00
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.8\tEthelbert Vet District<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/409
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2022 municipal allocation to the Ethelbert Vet District in the amount of $2000.00;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain budget further funds to make the Spay and Neuter program through the Ethelbert Vet District a permanent program;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.9\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/410
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20211363 to 20211519 be approved for payment in the amount of $95,672.85, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $13,647.59 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
6.1\tPublic Works & Utility Supervisor: Discussion<\/p>\n
6.2\tPine River Water Plant Operator: Review<\/p>\n
7. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/411
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #81\/2021 attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tG4 Meeting Review<\/p>\n
9.1.1\tSV RISE Dissolution: Review<\/p>\n
9.1.2\tSV Airport Commission: Review Contribution Agreement<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tRM of Mountain Office: Safety Upgrades<\/p>\n
10.2\tCommittee Appointments<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/412
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the 2022 committee appointments as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tLand Sale Request: Pine River<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/413
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Lots 12\/13, Plan 1058; in Pine River, MB [Roll#76000.000 and 76100.000] from A & C Zimmer in the amount of $1,735.27 plus transfer costs;
\nAND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
\nDevelopment be subject to applicable building and development by-laws;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tMMSM 2022 Payments: Review<\/p>\n
11.2\tNorthern Woods & Water Highway Association<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/414
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize payment of 2022 membership to the Northern Woods & Water Highway Association.
\nFor: Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.3\tLUD of Birch River Committee<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/415
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS a resignation of LUD Member Ray Wotton was recieved by the Chief Administrative Officer on December 10th, 2021;
\nAND WHEREAS under section 105(1) of the Municipal Act Council has the opportunity to either call a by-election to fill the position, or allow the position to remain vacant until the next general election;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the LUD of Birch River committee to operate with a vacant position until the next general election on October 26th, 2022.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/416
\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 January 12th, 2022
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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