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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
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\nMembers Present:
\nActing Reeve: Stephen Nadolney
\nCouncillors: Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt.
\nCouncillor Pedersen was absent with notice.
\nCouncillor Malcolm was absent.
\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 10:06 a.m. by Acting Reeve Stephen Nadolney, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/215
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 27th, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/216
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held July 13th, 2022 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\t2021 Audited Financial Statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/217
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the audited Financial Statement for the year end December 31, 2021;
\nAND THAT the Acting Reeve and Finance Chair be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.2.1\tBirch River Landfill Closure Liability<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/218
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS the landfill closure has been completed for the Birch River waste disposal site;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request that the Birch River Landfill liability be removed in the amount of $31,011.00 for the 2022 financial year.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.2.2\tUtility Transfers<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/219
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby transfer 1\/3 of the Working Capital Surplus for both the Birch River and Mafeking Utilities to the applicable Utility Reserve Fund as stated below:
\nBirch River Utility Reserve Fund: $90,000.00
\nMafeking Utility Reserve Fund: $35,000.00
\nAND THAT the Active Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tMonthly Financial Statements 2022<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/220
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the unaudited financial statements for the months of January, February, March, April, May and June, 2022 as presented.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tAudit Appointment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/221
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the audit proposal and appoint Sensus Partnership of Chartered Professional Accountants to complete the audit for the 2022-2024 fiscal years.
\nFor: 4 Against:<\/p>\n
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tMPP Disaster Program Project<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/222
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request to be included in the Mitigation and Preparedness Program for the joint venture project with the InterMountain Watershed District located on the NW 5-33-22W;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\tMunicipal Service Delivery Improvement Program: Submit Application<\/p>\n
5.7\tQuick Response Winter Costs<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/223
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve payment in the amount of $225.00 to Fire Chief Andy Schellenberg for winterizing of the Pine River Quick Response Truck.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.8\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/224
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\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 #64900.000 $25.95
\nRoll #300574.000 $28.03
\nRoll #300513.000 $9.33
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.9\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/225
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20220766 to 20220832 be approved for payment in the amount of $206,026.34, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $11,564.27 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
6.1\tInvestigation Confidentiality: Review<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/226
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #48\/2022 to #50\/2022 attached hereto.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tDisaster Financial Assistance Request: Mafeking Wind Event<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/227
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby apply to the Province of Manitoba for Disaster Financial Assistance for the high wind event in Mafeking on July 14th, 2022.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tProposal: Intermountain Watershed District Boundaries<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/228
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS Manitoba has prepared a proposal for the Inter-Mountain Watershed District that supports watershed based managment in Manitoba, and outlines the details of municipal participation in the Inter-Mountain Watershed District;
\nAND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain has reviewed the proposal for the Inter-Mountain Watershed District;
\nAND WHEREAS Council understands that the amendment to the Watershed Districts Regulation will include the final details of participation in the Inter-Mountain Watershed District;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain supports the proposed area of the Rural Municipality of Mountain forming part of the Inter-Mountain Watershed District in accordance with The Watershed Districts Act and Regulation.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tProperty Cleanup Within the LUD of Birch River: Determined Test Property<\/p>\n
10.3.1\tPurchase of Property from Darcy Rowe: Property Cleanup Enforcement<\/p>\n
10.3.2\tProperty Cleanup\/Rehabilitation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/229
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby make application under the Government of Canada Natural Infrastructure Fund for the enhancement of nautral infrastructure within the communities of Mafeking, Birch River, Cowan and Pine River;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tFuel Rates: Contract Negotiations<\/p>\n
10.4.1\t2022 Mowing Contract<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/230
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the request to alter the 2022 Mowing Contract with Bradley Isaac as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Acting Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 3 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tDeclaration of Community Event<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/231
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby declare the Annual Cowan Trail Celebration being held August 27th, 2022 a community event and open to the public.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/232
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\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 August 10th, 2022.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:00pm
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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