{"id":38191,"date":"2023-03-19T10:27:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T15:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=38191"},"modified":"2023-03-19T10:27:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-19T15:27:43","slug":"municipality-of-mountain-february-8-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2023\/03\/19\/municipality-of-mountain-february-8-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Municipality of Mountain – February 8, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
\n<\/br>
\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann<\/p>\n

Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, 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 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n

2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/024
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 8th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/025
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 25th, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n

4.1\tBurn Permit Policy<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/026
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby eliminate the Control Burn Policy and any other policies in relation to the burning of derelict buildings.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4.2\tEmployment Handbook Updates: Abuse, Discriminatory and Harassment Policy<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/027
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the Employee Handbook as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT any policies inconsistant herewith be hereby repealed.
\nFor: 7 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\/028
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20230098 to 20230153 be approved for payment in the amount of $90,290.50, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,533.70 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,928.03 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,771.89 for Receiver General for January 2023 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. \t2023 Budget Discussions<\/p>\n

6.1\tProperty Cleanup & Reserve Bids: Next Meetings Agenda<\/p>\n

6.2\tProperty Management: Project and Discussion<\/p>\n

6.3\tSignage Project: Staged Approach<\/p>\n

6.4\tCommunity Building Fund (Gas Tax) Projects: Review<\/p>\n

6.5\tWater\/Wastewater 5 Year Capital Plan (MWSB): WTP Backup Generators<\/p>\n

6.6\tFire Department Budget: Review with District Fire Chief<\/p>\n

6.7\tWaste & Recycling Budget: Budget for Contract Increases<\/p>\n

6.8\tBy-Law Enforcement Budget: No Budget for 2023<\/p>\n

6.9\tCommitment to Doctor Recruitment Fund<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/029
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize our contribution to the Doctors and other Medical Professionals Recruitment Fund for a three year term at a rate of $16.00 per capita, with the condition that all other G4 Municipalities participate;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.10\tDevelopment Plan Review<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/030
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby support the Swan Valley Planning District in the Development Plan update project;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain budget for 1\/4 portion of the expeses not covered by the Building Sustainable Communities Grant, should the application be successful;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

7. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n

7.1\tPine River Fire Department Members<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/031
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of C. and A. Semchyshyn to the Mountain South Fire Department in accordance with the Rural Municipality of Mountain By-Law No. 05\/21.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

Councillor Malcolm left the meeting.<\/p>\n

8. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/032
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #03\/2023 to #04\/2023 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

9. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n

9.1\t10:30 a.m. District Fire Chief, Fire Department Budget Considerations<\/p>\n

10. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n

11. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n

11.1\tRequest the Return of LGD Vested Parcels<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/033
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS the Rural Municipality has faced many requests for the return of LGD Vested Lands in order to facilitate sales;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the following parcels of LGD Vested lands be returned to the Municipality to facilitate leases or land sales:
\nRoll Number\tLegal Description\tNumber of Acres
\n1200.000\tNW 4-32-19W\t158.00
\n2900.000\tSE 8-32-19W\t160.00
\n28700.000\tSE 5-32-21W\t160.00
\n31500.000\tNW 12-32-21W\t160.00
\n31700.000\tSW 12-32-21W\t160.00
\n36400.000\tSE 24-32-21W\t160.00
\n41200.000\tSE 36-32-21W\t1.00
\n43600.000\tNW 6-32-22W\t161.00
\n98100.000\tNW 20-33-19W\t160.00
\n98300.000\tSW 20-33-19W\t159.00
\n100300.000\tSE 32-33-19W\t70.50
\n149400.000 & 149450.000\tSW 12-33-23W\t160.00
\n216500.000\tSE 28-34-23W\t147.77
\n222700.000\tNE 8-35-20W\t80.50
\n237200.000\tSE 8-35-22W\t161.00
\n238900.000\tNW 12-35-22W\t.99
\n242300.000\tSW 19-35-22W\t.52
\n300388.000\tSW 27-39-26W\t78.69
\n301751.000\tNW 26-42-26W\t66.94
\n301839.000\tNW 2-43-26W\t147.04
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.2\tUse of RM Gravel Truck: Discussion<\/p>\n

11.3\tWaste and Recycling Contract<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/034
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a contract with OSS Waste Disposal Ltd. for a 5-year period;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT acceptance of such contract shall be only on the basis that the agreement includes a clause allowing the Municipality to terminate the contract on the basis of extreme neglegence on the part of the contractor;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.4\tBirch River WTP Fence: Donation of Materials<\/p>\n

11.5\tSV RISE Membership<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/035
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Reeve Behrmann and Councillor Nadolney to the SV RISE board for the 2023 year.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.6\tStrategic Plan SWOT Analysis Survey: Public Participation<\/p>\n

12. \tCommunications<\/p>\n

12.1\tCommunity Foundation Awareness Week<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/036
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is a charitable organization that is focused on the creation of permanent endowment funds; and
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation\u2019s goals include the promotion of philanthropy in the Swan Valley, sustaining permanently endowed funds, fulfilling community needs, and providing community leadership; and
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation promotes the development of children, youth and seniors\u2019 programs, promotes the arts, cultural and heritage activities, and promotes the enhancement of the environment; and
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation supports health, wellness, sports and recreation as well as other community activities and facilities; and
\nWHEREAS The Community Foundation is a vehicle for donors to contribute their cash, trusts, bequests or real property to create permanent endowments that will build and improve our Swan Valley community;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby proclaim February 19th to February 25th, 2023 as Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

12.2\tAdvertisements<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/037
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize advertisement in support of the National Wall of Remembrance project in the amount of $250.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

13. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/038
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\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 February 22nd, 2023.
\nMeeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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