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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2022 VIA ZOOM.<\/p>\nMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOUNTAIN HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 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.
\nFinance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.<\/p>\n
1. \tCall to Order
\nThe meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/029
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 9th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/030
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held January 26th, 2022 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
4.1\tSnowplow\/Grading Accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/031
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the amended snowplow or grading account policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT such policy, including increase in rates, begin January 1, 2023.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tSV Vet Services<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/032
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2022 municipal allocation to the Swan Valley Veterinary Services District in the amount of $4,833.79;
\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 Swan Valley Vet Clinic a permanent program;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
5.3\tOffice Internet<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/033
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve paying out the Municipal Office Internet service contract with Bell MTS in order to switch internet service providers.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tMB Conservation & Climate Fund: Investigate Other Funding Programs<\/p>\n
5.5\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/034
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20220087 to 20220147 be approved for payment in the amount of $93,333.74, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,263.85 as per By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,152.97 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,091.55 for Receiver General for January 2022 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \t2022 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1\tReserve Balances @ December 2021: Review<\/p>\n
6.2\tLand Sale Revenues: Review of Projects<\/p>\n
6.3\t2022 Projects<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/035
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the proposal from Pier Solutions for the inspection of the following bridges in the 2022 year:
\n-Beaver Lake Road Bridge
\n-Olinyk Bridge
\n-Malley’s Bridge
\n-Pedersen Bridge
\n-Dutchak Ford Crossing
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.4\tPool Budget: Review Required Repairs<\/p>\n
6.5\t2022 Waste Budgets: Review 2022 Estimates<\/p>\n
6.6\tOffice Budget 2022: Review<\/p>\n
6.7\tCouncil Budget 2022: Review<\/p>\n
6.8\tUtility Budgets: Review<\/p>\n
6.8.1\tMafeking Utility: Rate Review<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/036
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS a preliminary review of the Mafeking Water rates was conducted and reviewed by Council;
\nAND WHEREAS upon review of the unaudited financial statements for the 2021 year, it was determined that the Mafeking Utility rates sufficiently cover expenses and no rate increase is necessary;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain submit a request to the Manitoba Public Utilities Board to extend the requirement of a rate study to December 31, 2023.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.8.2\tBirch River Utility: Rate Review<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/037
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nWHEREAS a preliminary review of the Birch River Water rates was conducted and reviewed by Council;
\nAND WHEREAS upon review of the unaudited financial statements for the 2021 year, it was determined that the Birch River Utility rates are not sufficient to cover the operating expenses of the utility;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the rate study review for the Birch River Utility system to be completed in 2022.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.9\tAnimal Control: Review Options<\/p>\n
Councillor Nadolney left the meeting.<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/038
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #005\/2022 to #007\/2022 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\t10:30 a.m. Jason Zawadsky, MI: Review of Levels of Service and Resources<\/p>\n
9.2\tMVSD Local Education Discussions: Review<\/p>\n
9.3\tG4 Meeting Date and Attendance: Monday, March 7<\/p>\n
9.4\tEMO Course<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/039
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and Staff of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Emergency Measures Organization seminar to be held March 23rd, 2022 in Dauphin, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.5\tPre-Election Workshop Date and Location: Review<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\t2022 Election Polling Stations: Four Stations<\/p>\n
10.2\tApril Meeting Dates<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/040
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the April 13th and 27th Council meetings to April 14th and 28th, 2022.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tLand Rental: Abrahamson<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/041
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Rental Agreement for Pt. Lot 14, Plan 820 and Lot 1, Plan 1010 [Roll#300498, 300499, 300531, 300532], Birch River, MB, Terms and Conditions as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tProperty Cleanup Orders: Review Voluntary Transfer Process<\/p>\n
10.5\tWard Three – Snowplowing\/Road Conditions: Maintain Municipal Roadways<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tCommunity Futures, Cedar Lake Region: Representative<\/p>\n
11.2\tThe Backdraft Magazine<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/042
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the advertisement in the Backdraft Magazine in the amount of $200.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/043
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 23rd, 2022.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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