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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
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\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, 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: 2024\/035
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 14th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/036
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 25th, 2024 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\tRFQ Process: RFQ’s Approved by Resolution Prior to Advertising<\/p>\n
4.2\tFire Department Training Policy: Clarification Items<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tBank Statement and Reconciliation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/037
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Reconcilliation report for the month ending January 31st, 2024 as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tReserve Transfer: Rural Strategic Infrastructure Fund<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/038
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer of $75,137.73 Rural Strategic Infrastructure funds to the General Reserve Fund to be used when the Birch River Water Plant Generator Project has been completed.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tEthelbert Vet District<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/039
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the membership to the Ethelbert Vet District Board including the annual contribution in the amount of $2,000.00;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tCRA Directors<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/040
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS CRA requires clarification and updating of the Rural Municipality of Mountain directors;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following are members of Council or directors for the Rural Municipality of Mountain:
\nKeith Behrmann
\nWilmer Malcolm
\nDaniel Laychuk
\nNestor Rizok
\nJarrett Mosiondz
\nArnold Pedersen
\nClayton Wyatt
\nAND THAT CAO Paige Wozny and Finance Officer Kim Paterson be included as signing authority and account maintenance directors.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/041
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid invoices be added to the real property tax roll associated with such invoices as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Invoice No. 20230059 be written off as uncollectable;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT interest accumulated on Invoice No. 20230041 in the amount of $540.25 be written off as uncollectable.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/042
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20240099 to 20240181 be approved for payment in the amount of $115,110.03, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,407.93 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $19,403.96 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,894.11 for Receiver General for January 2024 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \t2024 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1\tWaste Disposal and Recycling Budget: Review New Contract Rates<\/p>\n
6.1.1\tWaste Reduction & Compression: Discussed Feasibility and Other Cost Saving Initiatives<\/p>\n
6.2\tLUD Budgets (Capital Purchases): Need Number of Poles That Require Electrical Plug Ins<\/p>\n
6.3\tRM Building Maintenance: Additional Budget of $10,000.00 for Maintenance Work<\/p>\n
6.3.1\tStorage Facility: Discussion of Storage Facilities for Birch River Compound<\/p>\n
6.3.2\tSteamer Trailer: Discussion on Purchasing Enclosed Trailer<\/p>\n
6.4\tMowers: Discussion on Necessary Equipment<\/p>\n
6.5\t2024 Dust Control<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/043
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Fort Distributors as the 2024 dust control supplier and applicator contractor.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.6\tGIS Funding<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/044
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain authorize the Reeve to investigate the benefits of a Valley-Wide GIS program;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.7\tDiscount: Maintain Discount Schedule<\/p>\n
6.8\tBirch River Utility Budget: Review<\/p>\n
6.9\tMafeking Utility Budget: Review<\/p>\n
6.10\tGas Tax Projects: Confirmation of Projects<\/p>\n
6.11\tSignage Project<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/045
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quote from Geospatial Solutions for the Rural Civic Addressing project as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto:
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.12\tPine River Fire Hall Upgrades: Awaiting Drawings<\/p>\n
6.13\tPreliminary Mill Rate Discussion: Review<\/p>\n
6.14\t5 Year Capital Plan: Discussion<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/046
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #06\/2024 to #13\/2024 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
8.1\t10:00 a.m. Organized Earth Movers: Property Cleanup Quotes<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tBuilding Inspector Seminar<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/047
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Building Inspector of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Manitoba Building Officials workshop to be held April 17th and 18th, 2024 in Winnipeg, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tSwan Valley Mutual Aid Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/048
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nWHEREAS the Swan Valley Mutual Aid District has proposed a written agreement to clarify the roles and responsibilities of those within the Mutual Aid District and for those that require mutual aid;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Mutual Aid Agreement as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.2\tAd Hoc Committee for Former LGDs<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/049
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain is part of the Ad Hoc Committee for Former LGD’s, a lobby group to address the needs of the former LGD’s with levels of government, including the Main Market and 50\/50 road funding agreements;
\nAND WHEREAS continuing efforts to lobby the Provincial government to increase the value of funding for such road agreements will continue to be an ongoing cause for concern;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the $3,000.00 payment towards the Ad Hoc Group for updates to the lobby document.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tOld Mafeking Fire Truck<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/050
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Coucil of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve to offer the surplus 1985 GMC Fire Truck, currently stored in Mafeking, for tender.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tProperty Cleanup: Application for Appeal<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/051
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS Council selected Roll Number 300708.000 as a private property listed for cleanup this year and a warning notice was issued to the property owner;
\nAND WHEREAS Council has received an application for appeal from the property owner to have this property removed from the cleanup listing;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby:
\nconfirm the property cleanup listing, including Roll Number 300708.000.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.5\tProperty Cleanup Contractor: Review<\/p>\n
10.6\tMafeking Property Maintenance Contract<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/052
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Request for Quotations for the Mafeking Property Maintenance contract as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO advertise as required.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tDeclaration of Community Foundation Week<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/053
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\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’s 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’ 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 communities;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby proclaim the week of February 25th – March 2nd, 2024 as Community Foundation of Swan Valley Awareness Week.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.2\tSV Legacy Committee: Arena Update<\/p>\n
11.3\tSwan Valley Folk Fest Donation Request<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/054
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Swan Vally Folk Fest in the amount of $250.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.4\tNational Wall of Remembrance Advertisement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/055
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the expenditure towards advertisement in the National Wall of Rememberance annual publication in the amount of $299.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.5\tLUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review Green Team Requirements<\/p>\n
11.6\tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/056
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act and Section 8.8 of the By-Law No. 01\/16 authorize Council to close a meeting to the public to discuss certain matters;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss legal matters.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.7\tOut of In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/057
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of the committee of the whole be adjourned, and that the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be re-opened to the public.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/058
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 28th, 2024.
\nMeeting adjourned at 3:07 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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