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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 via Zoom.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 via Zoom.<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
\nCAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.<\/p>\n
1. Call to Order
\nThe 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: 2022\/001
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 12th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. Matters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/002
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held December 22nd, 2021 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 Cyber Security Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/003
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Cyber Security policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. Financial<\/p>\n
5.1 Financial Statements: No Ward Budgets Set<\/p>\n
5.2 2022 Membership Payments<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/003
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2022 memberships as follows:
\nManitoba Municipal Administrators Association (CAO & Finance Officer)
\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
5.3 WCB Coverage Est of Hours: Private Contractors<\/p>\n
5.4 Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/003
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
\nRoll #300574.000 $20.76
\nRoll #300450.000 $10.39
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4.1 Property Cleanup Enforcement Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/004
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS Property Clean up Orders were issued the property owner of 315 Lorne Ave North and 501 Lorne Ave North, and no response was initiated to rectify the situation;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby charge the property owner of 315 Lorne Ave North and 501 Lorne Ave North in Birch River, MB for the property clean up enforcement costs and if such costs are not paid such costs will be added to the property tax account as per oustanding accounts recievable policy.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5 2022 Beaver Control Program: Apply Same As 2021 Program<\/p>\n
5.6 2022 Insurance Review: Tabled<\/p>\n
5.7 Accounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/005
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20211520 to 20220039 be approved for payment in the amount of $112,612.36 including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,281.01 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. 2022 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1 2022 Ward Budgets: Review % Increases<\/p>\n
6.2 2022 Ward Projects: Review<\/p>\n
6.2.1 Pesticide Use Permit: Apply for Three Year Permit<\/p>\n
6.2.2 Mowing: RFQ and Specifications<\/p>\n
6.3 Doctor Recruitment Fund: Review with G4<\/p>\n
7. Personnel<\/p>\n
7.1 In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/006
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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
7.2 Out of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/007
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\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
Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 008\/2021.<\/p>\n
7.3 Birch River Public Works<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/008
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Jonathan Forbes as Birch River Public Works;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.<\/p>\n
7.4 Pine River Water Plant<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/009
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutnain hereby hire Jade Rody as Pine River Water Plant Operator;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. 2022 Election<\/p>\n
8.1 2022 Election: SEO Appointment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/010
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nWHEREAS Section 10(1) of The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act requires each Municipality to appoint a Senior Election Official (SEO) who will be responsible to manage and conduct all aspects of municipal elections;
\nAND WHEREAS the Municipality is required to establish a rate of remuneration for the SEO, Assistant SEO and Voting Officials;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Paige Wozny is appointed SEO, and Kim Paterson assistant SEO for the Rural Municipality of Mountain and the rate of remuneration for Election Officials be set as attached as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8.2 Ward Boundaries<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/011
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nWHEREAS the current ward by-law has remained constant since 1998 and it is suggested that a review of the current ward system be reviewed prior to the next general election;
\nAND WHEREAS Council has reviewed populations, ward sizes, and voter turn out;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain maintain the current ward boundaries as per By-Law No. 960\/98.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8.3 Pre – Post Election Orientations: BSC Grant<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2021\/012
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain fund the Pre and Post Election Orientation from Way to Go Consulting 100% if the Building Sustainable Communities Grant is not approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:<\/p>\n
9. Ward Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
10. Delegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
11. Meeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
12. General Business<\/p>\n
12.1 SV Municipal Airport Commission<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/012
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the new agreement to establish the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12.2 Snowplow Services: Review of New Contractors Performance<\/p>\n
12.3 Review of Waste Disposal & Recycling Services: MSDIP Approval<\/p>\n
12.3.1 Current Service Standards – OSS: Review Concerns<\/p>\n
13. Communications<\/p>\n
13.1 Provincial Strategy on Homelessness: Review Discussion Paper<\/p>\n
13.2 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
13.3 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
13.4 Meeting Venue: Zoom Until Further Notice<\/p>\n
14. Adjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/013
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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 26th, 2022.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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