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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 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, March 8th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\n
<\/br>Members Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: 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 11:00 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/054
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the March 8th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/055
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and the Variation Public Hearing held February 22nd, 2023 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\tReserve Bid Land Sale Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/056
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the amended Land Sale policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Mosiondz joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
4.2\tSnow Ridging on Private Property: Compensation for Lost Crop<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tUnaudited Financial Statements: December 31st, 2022<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/057
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the year ending December 31st, 2022, as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tGrant Application – MB Capacity Building Fund: Research Culvert Inventory<\/p>\n
5.4\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/058
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid accounts receivable accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/059
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok<\/p>\n
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20230200 to 20230257 be approved for payment in the amount of $114,047.97, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,532.55 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $9,733.99 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,961.05 for Receiver General for February 2023 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \t2023 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1\tLUD of Mafeking Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/060
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Mafeking has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Mafeking, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.2\tLUD of Pine River Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/061
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Pine River has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nAND WHEREAS estimates created by the LUD of Pine River Committee do not fairly represent projected expenditures;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as adjusted by the Finance Officer, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.3\tTax Insert: Not Necessary<\/p>\n
6.4\tWater Plant Backup Generators: Investigate Minimum Capacity Requirements<\/p>\n
6.5\tPine River Fire Hall Upgrades: Investigate Stand-Alone Options<\/p>\n
6.6\t2023 Unanticipated Funding<\/p>\n
6.6.1\tProvincial Operating Grant Increase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/062
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby budget to transfer the additonal funding through the Provincial Operating Grant to the General Reserve Fund.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.6.2\t2023 Land Sale Auction Results<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/063
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby budget to transfer the additonal land sale revenues recognized in the 2023 Land Sale to the General Reserve Fund.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
8. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/064
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #07\/2023 to #11\/2023 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tSwan Valley EMO Training<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/065
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the EMO Training Workshop to be held March 22nd, 2023 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.2\tBuilding Inspector Seminar<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/066
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Building Inspector of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the MB Building Officials Spring seminar to be held April 18-20th, 2023 in Winnipeg, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be cost shared with the Town of Swan River.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tRequest to Lease<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/067
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the CAO to publicly advertise the E 1\/2 of 8-33-21W for lease through the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
\nFor: 6 Against: Abstain: 1 (Malcolm)
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tAnimal Control Fine: Appeal<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/068
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS a fifth Breach of By-Law was issued to the land owner of the NE 12-32-23W for animals at large;
\nAND WHEREAS an appeal was recieved past the appeal deadline;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby confirm the Breach of By-Law Charges, being payable to the Rural Municipality of Mountain immediately as per outstanding accounts receivable policy.
\nFor: 6 Against: Abstain: 1 (Wyatt)
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tCT Scanner – Swan Valley Health Care Centre: Issue Letter on Behalf of G4<\/p>\n
11.2\tLand Sale Offer: MB Housing<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/069
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby submit a request to purchase Lot 15, Plan 1058 in Pine River from Manitoba Housing\/Land Development;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municiaplity.
\nFor: Against: 7
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n
11.3\tJune District Meeting Resolutions: Review Outstanding Resolutions<\/p>\n
11.4\tLUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
11.5\tLUD of Pine River Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/070
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on March 22nd, 2023.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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