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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, March 24th, 2022 in the RM of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, March 24th, 2022 in the RM of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nReeve: Robert Hanson
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt.
\nCouncillor Pedersen was 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
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/076
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 24th, 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\/077
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held March 9th, 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\tUse of Municipal Resources in an Election By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/078
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01\/22, being a By-Law to regulate the use of Municipal Resources before an election 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 – absent
\nNestor Rizok – yes
\nBrad Wyatt – yes
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tCompensation By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/079
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03\/22, being a By-Law to provide compensation for Elected Officials within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.3\tAccess to Information Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/080
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tParkland Regional Library<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/081
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2022 Parkland Regional Library budget along with municipal contribution in the amount of $8,575.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tAccounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/082
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
\nRoll Number\tInvoice Amount
\n300437.000\t$886.77
\n300733.000\t$132.53
\n82500.000\t$25.95
\n300564.000\t$3.12
\n300593.000\t$18.69
\n300708.000\t$3.12
\n300518.000\t$6.24
\n262100.000\t$47.75
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/083
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20220214 to 20220300 be approved for payment in the amount of $106,865.36, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $12,715.18 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \t2022 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1\tLUD of Birch River Budget\/Projects<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/084
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Birch River has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Birch River, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.2\tLUD of Mafeking Budget\/Projects<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/085
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Mafeking has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Mafeking, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.3\tLUD of Pine River Budget\/Projects<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/086
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Pine River has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Pine River, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.4\tMill Rate Comparison: Review and Finalize Budget<\/p>\n
6.5\tValley In the Mountains (Membership)
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
6.6\tParkland Tourism (Advertisement Within)<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/087
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the advertisement space in the Parkland Tourism Parkland Guide for 2022 in the amount of $605.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
7.1\tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/088
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7.2\tOut of Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/089
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7.3\tMunicipal Office: Employee Retention Report<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/090
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adjust the Municipal Office hours, effective July 1, 2022 from 8:30 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 4:30 Monday through Friday to 8:00 – 4:30 Tuesday to Friday.
\nFor: 4 Against: 1 Abstained: 1 (Rizok)
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
7.3.1\tEmployee Handbook<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/091
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the changes to the Employee Handbook as presented by the CAO.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7.3.2\tAdministrative Clerk Position – Review Current Applicants<\/p>\n
7.4\tAnimal Control Officer: Birch River<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/092
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with Lori Hildebrandt for Animal Control services within the LUD of Birch River as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7.4.1\tAnimal Control Purchases<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/093
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the expenditure for Animal Control equipment to a maximum of $1500.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/094
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #012\/2022 to #017\/2022 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9.1\t10:00 a.m. Conditional Use Public Hearing: Ty Pettyjohn<\/p>\n
10. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
10.1\tFire Department Consolidation Meeting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/095
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Fire Department consolidation meeting to be held April 6th, 2022 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tG4 Meeting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/096
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G4 meeting to be held May 2nd, 2022 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tFCM Annual Conference: Review Dates and Locations<\/p>\n
11. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
11.1\tFire Department Membership<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/097
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of Krisitin Linnick to the Mountain South Fire Department in accordance with the RM of Mountain By-Law No. 01\/19.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.2\tConditonal Use Application: Ty Pettyjohn<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/098
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nWHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a Public Hearing on March 24th, 2022 to hear the Conditional Use Application #CU01-2022 [Pettyjohn] for the property legally described as NW 10-32-22W, Pine River, MB;
\nAND WHEREAS there were no objections, or all objections were heard and considered;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Conditional Use Order #CU01-2022 be conditionally approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.3\t2022 Mowing Contract<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/099
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Bradley Isaac for mowing services for the 2022 season, with the following conditions:
\nContractor must utilize additional equipment during repairs and maintenance.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.4\tSnow Clearing Complaints: Discussion<\/p>\n
12. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
12.1\tJune District Meetings: Resolutions<\/p>\n
13. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/100
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 14th, 2022.
\nMeeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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