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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nActing Reeve: Stephen Nadolney
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, 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<\/p>\n
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Acting Reeve Stephen Nadolney, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/279
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the Septmeber 28th, 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\/280
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held September 14th, 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\tRepeal Mining & Transport of Aggregate By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/281
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05\/22, being a By-Law to repeal the mining and transportation of aggregate by-law, be given first reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tRepeal Mining & Transport of Aggregate By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/282
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05\/2022, being a By-Law to repeal the mining and transportation of aggregate by-law, be given second reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.3\tOnline Assessment By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/283
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 06\/22, being a By-Law to provide online assessment services to Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.4\tOnline Assessment By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/284
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 06\/22, being a By-Law to provide for online assessment services for the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.5\tDisaster Mitigation Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/285
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 07\/22, being a By-Law to establish a reserve fund under the Mitigation and Preparedness Program, be given first reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.6\tDisaster Mitigation Reserve Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/286
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 07\/22, being a By-Law to establish a reserve fund under the Mitigation and Preparedness Program, be given second reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tMonthly Financial Statement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/287
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Financial Statement for the month ending August 31st, 2022, as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.2\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.3\t2022 Beaver Program Deadline: Reminder<\/p>\n
5.4\tLiDar 50% Payment: Mountain South<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/288
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the payment of the second installment for LiDar in Mountain South through the Intermountain Watershed District in the amount of $10,153.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tMafeking Wind Storm<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/289
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby charge all invoices related to the 2022 Wind Event in Mafeking to Ward 6 unless at a later date we receive confirmation of payment through the Disaster Financial Assistance Program.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\tRM Website<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/290
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the agreement for website services through All-Net Meetings as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO be authorized to expend a maximum of $1000.00 for media related to the website upgrades;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/291
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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 #300574.000 $77.85
\nRoll #300708.000 $15.57
\nRoll #300513.000 $18.69
\nRoll #300733.000 $18.69
\nRoll #103700.000 $51.90
\nRoll #300771.000 $25.95
\nRoll #208100.000 $25.95
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.8\tOverdue Utility Accounts<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/292
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Connie Forbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid utility accounts be added to the real proeprty tax account of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.9\tGravel Inventory: Mountain North<\/p>\n
\tCouncillor Pedersen left the meeting.<\/p>\n
5.10\tReserve Fund Transfers: Mafeking UV Light Project<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/293
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the following transfers from the applicable reserve funds for the Mafeking UV Light Upgrades Project;
\nCDI Reserve Fund\t$34,061.59
\nMafeking Utility Reserve Fund\t$34,061.59
\nAND THAT the Acting Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Pedersen returned to the meeting.<\/p>\n
5.11\tBudgeted Reserve Fund Transfers<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/294
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the following transfer of funds from the General Municipal Chequing Account as budgeted in the 2022 Financial Plan:
\nReserve Fund Account\tAmount
\nGeneral Reserve\t$175,000.00
\nGas Tax Reserve\t$55,025.00
\nFire Fighting Equipment Reserve\t$15,000.00
\nBridge Repair and Replacement Reserve\t$92,708.00
\nCDI Reserve \t$108,046.00
\nEmergency Measures Reserve\t$5,000.00
\nRoad Maintenance Reserve\t$75,000.00
\nBirch River Utility Reserve\t$10,000.00
\nMafeking Utility Reserve\t$3,330.00
\nor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.12\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/295
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20221045 to 20221086 be approved for payment in the amount of $137,139.32, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,746.15 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
6.1\tReview of Harassment Policy<\/p>\n
7. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/296
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #63\/2022 to #66\/2022 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tExtended Education<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/297
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Finance Clerk and Administrative Clerk of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to complete the Municipal Administration program through the University of Manitoba, or any subsequent courses contained within the program;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tMafeking Transfer Station Area: Review Spatial Restrictions<\/p>\n
10.2\tGravel Contract RFP: Review<\/p>\n
10.3\tRequest to Purchase: Birch River<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/298
\nMoved By: Connie Forbes
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Pt. Lot 11, Plan 820; in Birch River, MB [Roll#300491.000 and 300493.000] from M. Orozco. for the reserve bid plus any legal or transfer costs;
\nAND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
\nThe Rurall Municipality of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tRequest to Purchase: Birch River<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/299
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Lot 3, Plan 1015; in Birch River, MB [Roll#300586.000] from C. Rosteski in the amount of the reserve bid plus transfer costs;
\nAND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
\nThe Rural Municipality of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.5\tRequest to Purchase: LGD Vested<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/300
\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 the following LGD Vested\/Crown Administered parcel from D. Dutchak as per the the current LGD Vested\/Crown Administered land sale policy;
\nSW 2-35-20W [Roll # 220500.000]
\nSW 34-34-20W [Roll # 173900.000]
\nNW 34-34-20W [Roll # 173700.000]
\nNE 34-34-20W [Roll # 173600.000]
\nSE 34-34-20W [Roll # 173800.000]
\nAND THAT all terms and conditions be as per Crown Land\/LGD Vested Land Purchase Offer agreement and policy attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
\nAND THAT the Acting Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.6\tProperty Cleanup Costs: To Be Added to Reserve Bid<\/p>\n
10.7\tAnimal Control: Birch River<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tRequest to Name Road: Declined<\/p>\n
11.2\tLUD of Pine River Minutes: Reviewed<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2022\/301
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on October 12th, 2022.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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