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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 10th, 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.<\/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\/134
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 10th, 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\/135
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Financial Plan Public Hearing of Council held April 26th, 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\tAnimal Control By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/136
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 02\/2023, being a By-Law to provide for the control of animals within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tOverdue Utility Procedures Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/137
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Utility Turn On and Off Policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT said Policy shall replace both the Utility Disconnections and former Utility Turn On\/Off Procedures Policy.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.3\tCell Phone Allowance Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/138
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Cell Phone Allowance Policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Cell Phone Allowance Policy replace the Work Alone Policy and Personal Technology Policy;
\nAND THAT the Policy come into effect as of June 1st, 2023.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.4\tVehicle Heat Allowance Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/139
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Vehicle Heat Policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tAudit Questionnaire<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/140
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the internal audit questionnaire as requested by Sensus Auditors;
\nAND THAT the Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tIMCD Beaver Program: Review Allocations<\/p>\n
5.4\tSVPD 2023 Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/141
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2023 Swan Valley Planning District budget, including the municipal requirements in the amount of $2,136.52;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain confirm the municipal contribution of $9,375.00 for the Development Plan upgrades, pending grant approval.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tAdobe Pro Membership<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/142
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve one Adobe Pro subscription for the Municipal Office.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\tBirch River Fire Department Tires<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/143
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of new tires for the Birch River tanker truck to a maximum of $4,000.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\tMafeking Public Works<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/144
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of a new weed eater for Mafeking Public Works to a maximum of $1,000.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.8\tMafeking Truck Fill Pump Replacement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/145
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase and installation of the Mafeking Truck Fill pump as per the attached quote from Mullin’s Plumbing and Heating.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.9\tManitoba Conservation & Climate Fund: Waste Initiative Studies<\/p>\n
5.10\tDutchak Ford Crossing Repair<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/146
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a Construction Management agreement with Pier Solutions for the DFA repairs to Site #166 as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.11\tOutstanding DFA Sites: Utilize Local Contractors<\/p>\n
5.12\tSpeed Radar Signs: Investigate Effectiveness<\/p>\n
5.13\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/147
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20230422 to 20230476 be approved for payment in the amount of $52,305.82, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $6,003.63 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,979.62 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,787.73 for Receiver General for April 2023 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
6.1\tHometown Green Team Program: Review Grant<\/p>\n
6.2\tPine River Public Works<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/148
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire the current Water Plant Operator in Pine River for the additional hours and employment requirements of the Pine River Public Works position as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.3\tBirch River Public Works<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/149
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire Jalanna Cote as Birch River Seasonal Public Works;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/150
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #20\/2023 to #25\/2023 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
8.1\t10:30 a.m. John Christensen, Kirby Christensen Animal Control<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tAMM June District Meeting: Roblin, MB<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/151
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the AMM June District meeting to be held June 22nd, 2023 in Roblin, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Pedersen left the meeting.<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tProperty Cleanup: Padley<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/152
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS an ORDER under the Rural Municipality of Mountain Property Standards By-Law was issued on November 10th, 2022 for 318 1st Ave, Pine River;
\nAND WHEREAS the Municipality has reviewed the application for appeal and were able to investigate the situation and received a report from the Development Officer;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby confirm the specifications in ORDER No. PROPERTY 2022-07 and pursue final notice and enforcement 318 1st Ave, Pine River.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tProperty Cleanup: Birch River Landlord<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/153
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS there are aesthetic and safety concerns in relation to the following privately owned properties within the LUD of Birch River:
\n345 Lorne Ave North
\n120 Victoria Ave North
\n118 4th Street
\n117 4th Street
\n406 Victoria Ave North
\n118 Corbett Ave
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby confirm the issuance of Property Cleanup Orders under Property Standards By-Law No. 06\/2020 for all of the above mentioned locations;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tFire Services Agreement: Minitonas-Bowsman<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/154
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the best interests of both municipalities to enter into an agreement for the provision of improved fire protection services for the Rural Municipality of Mountain and Minitonas-Bowsman residents;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with the Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman for Fire Protection Services as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tFire Department Response – Out of Call Area: Issue Invoice<\/p>\n
10.5\tFire Department Membership<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/155
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby declare certain members of the Rural Municipality of Mountain Fire Department as inactive or stand by members as per recommendations of the District Fire Chief as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 4 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.6\tDrainage License Amendment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/156
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application to amend Licence to Construct Water Control Work No. 17-WCW-488 as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such an application through the Water Licencing Portal.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.7\tWater Plant Backup Generators: Discussion<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tDFA Support Resolution: Carry Over Costs<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/157
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS municipalities who experience disasters such as the 2022 Spring Flood are thankful for the DFA funding program;
\nAND WHEREAS in certain situations there is a significant time lag between the payments that municipalities must pay for restoration and the time that the reports are completed and they are able to submit expense claims to the Province under this program;
\nAND WHEREAS municipalities are required to carry these costs, including incurring interest charges which negatively affects the municipality and their rate payers;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain request the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) to lobby the Province of Manitoba to continue to lobby the Government of Canada to amend the Federal DFAA program to include eligibility for ‘Carrying Costs’ (or interest) as a part of the program;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain request the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to lobby the Government of Canada to amend the Federal DFAA program to include eligibility for ‘Carrying Costs’ (or interest) as a part of the program;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT we request AMM to lobby the Province of Manitoba to re-imburse municipalities for any carrying costs that have incurred for disasters that have occured over the past five years.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.2\tEthelbert School<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/158
\nMoved By: Stephen Nadolney
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby make a donation to the Ethelbert School 2023 graduation class.
\nFor: Against: 5
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n
11.3\tLUD of Mafeking Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/159
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Stephen Nadolney
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the expenditure of the LUD of Mafeking in the amount of $150.00 as per the May 7th, 2023 Minutes.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/160
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\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 May 24th, 2023.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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