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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 28th at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. \u200b<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 28th at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. \u200b<\/p>\n
Members Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, 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\/202
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 28th, 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\/203
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held June 14th, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
4.1\tResidential Development Tax Incentive<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/204
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03\/2023, being a By-Law to provide for a Residential Development Program within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tResidential Development Tax Incentive<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/205
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03\/2023, being a By-Law to provide for a Residential Development Program within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
\nKeith Behrmann – yes
\nWilmer Malcolm – yes
\nJarrett Mosiondz – yes
\nArnie Pedersen – yes
\nNestor Rizok – yes
\nBrad Wyatt – yes
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\t2022 Audited Financial Statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/206
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Draft Audited Financial Statement for the Year Ended December 31st, 2022, with adjustments to Note 7;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and Finance Chair be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\t2023 Dust Control Program – Mafeking: Discussion<\/p>\n
5.4\tTaxes Added<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/207
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nRoll#301135.500\t$1,128.88
\nRoll#301758.000\t$156.54
\nRoll#92000.000\t$1,143.37
\nTotal\t$2,428.79
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tTaxes Cancelled<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/208
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nRoll#132950.000\t$1,505.39
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\tTaxes Uncollectable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/209
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel $32.13 from Roll Number 54760.000 as uncollectable.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\tNew Provincial Grant Program – Carbon Economy Fund<\/p>\n
5.8\tBirch River Pool Useage<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/210
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue a discounted rate for swimming fees at the Birch River Pool for the Outland Youth Employment Program to a rate of 10% for the summer.
\nFor: Against: 6
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n
5.9\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/211
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid invoices be added to the Property Roll Number of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.10\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/212
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20230604 to 20230695 be approved for payment in the amount of $195,289.08, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $13,067.59 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/213
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire Michelle Waldner as Pine River Casual 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\/214
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #41\/2023 to #44\/2023 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
8.1\t10:30 a.m. District Fire Chief: Fire Department Review<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tConcerns: Dirt Bikes\/ATV in Town<\/p>\n
10.2\tProperty Cleanup
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
10.3\tBirch River Water Plant Generator<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/215
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the price quote from Pritchard Engineering for the purchase and installation of a backup generator for the Birch River Water Plant;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the other project specifications as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tCowan Dry Hydrant Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/216
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain operate a dry hydrant station on the NE 22-35-23W for fire protection purposes;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the property owners allow an easement be registered on the dry hydrant site for the continued operation and maintenance of such;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.5\tBirch River Compound Storage Building: Investigate Repairs Needed<\/p>\n
10.6\tLeica Laser Level: Investigate Repairs Needed<\/p>\n
10.7\tMountain North Gravel Stockpile<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/217
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby purchase the remaining stockpile of traffic gravel from Campbell Construction at a rate of $5.84 per cubic meter;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council obtain a drone measurement of the pile to confirm the contents prior to issuing payment.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.8\tRequest for Approach: Mafeking<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/218
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the application for approach under the Approach Policy on the SW 30-43-26W, with the following conditions:
\nreceipt of application payment and aerial map of site.
\nAND THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain be responsible for 100% of all costs associated with the construction.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Malcolm left the meeting.<\/p>\n
10.9\tEmergency Coordinator<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/219
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Emergency Coordinator Job Description and advertise the position.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/220
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\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 July 12th, 2023.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:37 p.m.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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