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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
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\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
\nCouncillor Malcolm 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 Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/012
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 25th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/013
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 11th, 2023 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\tPrivate Snowplow Account Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/014
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Private Snowplow policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this policy take effect for the 2023\/2024 winter season;
\nAND THAT any policies inconsistant herewith be hereby repealed.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tUtility Connection and Disconnection Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/015
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Utility Connection and Disconnection policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT any policies or procedures inconsistant herewith be hereby repealed.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/016
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20230048 to 20230097 be approved for payment in the amount of $65,646.90, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $9,931.49 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \t2023 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1\tReview of Financial Plan<\/p>\n
6.2\tHow Taxes are Calculated: Review<\/p>\n
6.3\tAnimal Control\/Spay and Neuter Program<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/017
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby commit to funding the Spay and Neuter Program for the 2023 year with both the Ethelbert Veterinary Clinic and the Swan Valley Veterinary Clinic.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.4\tAdministration Budget: Review<\/p>\n
6.5\tOffice Budget: Review<\/p>\n
\tCouncillor Pedersen joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
6.6\tCouncil Budget: Review<\/p>\n
6.7\tPool Budget: Review<\/p>\n
6.8\tBirch River Water Plant Fencing
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
6.9\tRural Civic Addressing: Address in Stages<\/p>\n
6.10\tPesticide Use Permit
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
6.11\tLand Sales<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/018
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the CAO to arrange for the sale of the following parcels of land via public auction:
\nNE 8-32-19W [Roll #2700.000]
\nNW 15-33-23W [Roll #150900.000]
\nSE 26-33-23W [Roll #153400.000]
\nNE 17-36-23W [Roll #278100.000]
\nNE 17-36-23W [Roll #278120.000]
\nNW 21-36-23W [Roll #279800.000]
\nSW 26-43-26W [Roll #301905.000]
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.12\tDisaster Mitigation and Preparedness Funds: Discussion of Projects<\/p>\n
6.13\tBridge Repairs<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/019
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the inspection reports from Pier Solutions and contract all suggested work to be completed on the following bridges:
\nDutchak Ford Crossing (Road 118W) – To Be Covered Under DFA Program;
\nPedersen Bridge (Road 147W) – Gas Tax Funding;
\nMalley Bridge (Road 149W) – Gas Tax Funding;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.13.1\tSeal Coating Project<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/020
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quote from Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. for seal coating on the Bell River Bridge for the 2023 year.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tWSFN\/SCN TLE Properties: Request Discussion Meeting<\/p>\n
10.2\tVacant LGD Vested Crown Administered Lands<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/021
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS LGD-Vested Crown-Administered leases become vacant from time to time, and the Municipality has been notified the following parcels remain vacant:
\nNW 3-32-22W [Roll #42400.000]
\nSW 10-32-22W [Roll #45700.000]
\nNE 8-33-21W [Roll #11900.000]
\nSE 8-33-21W [Roll #11920.000]
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request CLPA Transfer title back to the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tTransfer of All Remaining LGD Vested Lands
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
10.4\tBirch River Recycling Depot<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/022
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby close the Birch River Recycling Depot as of March 1st, 2023 and have all recycling depots located at the applicable transfer stations until further notice.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.5\tCommunity Strategic Plan: Review SWOT Analysis<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tLUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
11.2\tLUD of Pine River Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
11.3\tRCMP Reports: Parkland Region<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/023
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 8th, 2023.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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