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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
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\nMembers Present:
\nActing Reeve: Stephen Nadolney
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, 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 10:00 a.m. by Acting Reeve Stephen Nadolney, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/166
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 8th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/167
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held May 25th, 2022 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\tMunicipal ESS Policy: Draft Policy<\/p>\n
4.2\tTCA & Physical Asset Reporting Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/168
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the amended Tangible Capital Assets & Physical Asset Reporting 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\tManitoba Conservation & Climate Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/169
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby apply under the Manitoba Conservation & Climate Fund for the following three projects:
\nMafeking Water Plant Backup Generator;
\nBirch River 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
5.3\tAccounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/170
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder:
\nRoll Number\tAmount Outstanding
\n262100.000\t$59.16
\n300593.000\t$3.09
\n300708.000\t$12.45
\n300513.000\t$18.66
\n300503.000\t$15.55
\n300708.000\t$6.21
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/171
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20220540 to 20220602 be approved for payment in the amount of $154,377.95, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $6,270.74 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,412.45 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,482.64 for Receiver General for May 2022 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/172
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #33\/2022 to #36\/2022 attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
7.1\t10:30 Daniel Flett, Properties in Birch River<\/p>\n
8. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
9.1\t2022 DFA Flood Status: Discussion on Barricades and Proper Signage<\/p>\n
9.1.1\tDeclaration of a State of Emergency: Expires June 13<\/p>\n
9.2\tProperty Cleanup\/Landlords Enforcement: Seeking Legal Advice<\/p>\n
9.3\tAudit of Waste Disposal & Recycling: Review Final Report When Available<\/p>\n
9.4\tBirch River Animal Control<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/173
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS an agreement with the Swan Valley Vet Clinic had provided an impound facility for at large animals;
\nAND WHEREAS we have been notified that the Swan Valley Vet Clinic will no longer continue after hours care of such animals;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase and installation of a small kennel facility at the Birch River Public Works building, to a maximum of $500.00. .
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.4.1\tProposed Agreement Alteration: Animal Control<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/174
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS there have been some proposed adjustments to the Birch River Animal Control contract;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Animal Control Contract as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Acting Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.5\tSubdivision: NE 12-35-22W<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/175
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Subdivision No. 4617-22-7688 in the NE of 12-35-22 WPM [L.W.N. Holdings Ltd.];
\nWith the following conditions:
\nOverdue taxes, if any, are required to be paid as a condition of final approval;
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.6\tSubdivision: NE 6-40-25W<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/176
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Subdivision No. 4617-22-7689 in the NE of 6-40-25 WPM [L.W.N. Holdings Ltd.];
\nWith the following conditions:
\nOverdue taxes, if any, are required to be paid as a condition of final approval;
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.7\tRequest to Purchase: Birch River [also Delegation]<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/177
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase Lot 28, Plan 1057; in Birch River, MB [Roll#300633.000] from D. Flett in the amount of the reserve bid;
\nAND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
\nThe RM of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request,
\nThe municipality shall grant permission to complete an approach installation to this parcel upon the receipt of the application fee, approval of required permits, and installation at the cost of the purchaser in accordance with policy specifications;
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.8\tRequest to Purchase: Sclater<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/178
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Lots A\/B, Plan 691; in Mountain South, MB [Roll#208100.000] from P. Wiebe in the amount of the reserve bid plus any legal or transfer costs;
\nAND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
\nThe RM of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request;
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.9\tBurdock Issues – Mafeking: Discussion<\/p>\n
9.10\tWSFN House Fire: May 25th, 2022<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/179
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nWHEREAS the Rural Municipality has attended multiple fires of neighboring First Nation without any agreement in place;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby fine Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation not only the applicable fine under By-Law No. 05\/21, but additional costs as per the Fire Department Rates policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
10.1\tRequest for Volunteers: Review Concerns<\/p>\n
10.2\tNorthern Neighbors Senior Citizen’s Club: By-Law Does Not Provide for Discounted Rates<\/p>\n
11. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/180
\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 June 23rd, 2022.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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