Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Keith Behrmann
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2023/178
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 14th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2023/179
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 24th, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Residential Development Tax Incentive
Resolution No: 2023/180
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE 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 first reading.
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5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Revenues and Expenses to May 31st, 2023: Review
5.3 Recreation Commission Payments
Resolution No: 2023/181
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby redirect the annual recreation commission payments, to the Cowan Community Centre, Bellsite Community Centre and Mafeking Community Centre, upon receipt of a 2022 financial report.
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5.4 Pine River Fire Truck Transfer
Resolution No: 2023/182
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Fire Fighting Reserve Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 and the transfer from the General Reserve in the amount of $86,329.62 to pay for the purchase of the 2022 Fire Truck.
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Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
5.4.1 Pine River Fire Truck
Resolution No: 2023/183
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the new fire truck to be stationed at the Pine River Fire Hall.
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5.4.2 Former Fire Trucks
Resolution No: 2023/184
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby advertise for sale the following municipal equipment:
1978 GMC Fire Truck
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5.5 2023 Gravel Contracts: Review Gravel Requirements
5.6 Taxes Added
Resolution No: 2023/185
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
Roll#15615 $27.99
Roll#32400 $256.83
Roll#301904 $85.29
Roll#301905 $263.64
Roll#27000 $160.22
Rol#103400 $152.52
Roll#103450 $13.33
Roll#107500 $155.48
Roll#108200 $180.95
Roll#150900 $172.36
Roll#153400 $160.22
Roll#169900 $186.28
Roll#279800 $113.80
Total $1928.91
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5.7 Taxes Cancelled
Resolution No: 2023/186
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
Roll#300480 $1,289.88
Roll#300514 $117.87
Roll#300560 $107.76
Roll#300458 $63.62
Roll#300632 $263.16
Roll#153100 $70.62
Roll#156220 $16.43
Total $1,929.34For: 6 Against:
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5.8 Over Due Utility Accounts
Resolution No: 2023/187
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid utility accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.9 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2023/188
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20230522 to 20230603 be approved for payment in the amount of $183,365.52, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $4,832.93 as per By-Law 03/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $12,191.36 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND THAT GST and PST payment for the purchase of the new fire truck be approved for payment in the amount of $6,577.96 and $8,905.88 respectively;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,560.93 for Receiver General for May 2023 be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Declaration of a By-Election
Resolution No: 2023/189
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
WHEREAS the Ward Two Councillor position is now declared vacant;
AND WHEREAS under section 105(1) of The Municipal Act, Council must hold a By-Election to fill the vacancy;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the SEO to hold a By-Election to fill the Ward Two vacancy.
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6.2 Appointment of Deputy Reeve
Resolution No: 2023/190
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Councillor Arnie Pedersen as Deputy Reeve;
AND THAT Councillor Pedersen have signing authority for the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
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6.3 Emergency Coordinator: Review Municipal Requirements
6.3.1 Emergency Plan
Resolution No: 2023/191
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the new updated Emergency Plan for the Municipality as presented.
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6.4 Birch River Pool Attendant
Resolution No: 2023/192
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire Shane Ducharme as Birch River Pool Attendant for the 2023 season;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.5 Birch River Pool Lifeguard
Resolution No: 2023/193
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire Jorja Staniland as Birch River Pool Lifeguard;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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7. Work Orders & Review of Gas Tax Projects
Resolution No: 2023/194
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #36/2023 to #40/2023 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
Councillor Wyatt left the meeting.
9.1 Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation Meeting: Discussion
10. General Business
10.1 Pine River Fire Hall Lighting
Resolution No: 2023/195
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby confirm the Pine River Fire Hall Lighting project scope as per Report to Council attached hereto.
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10.2 Pine River Fire Hall Addition: Investigate Existing Building Renovations
10.3 Birch River Backup Generator
Resolution No: 2023/196
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the cost to obtain Pritchard Engineering to provide a price quote for the purchase and installation of a backup generator at the Birch River Water Plant.
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10.4 Culvert Order
Resolution No: 2023/197
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approved the Culvert Order attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
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10.5 Assessment Additions: Temporary Camps
Resolution No: 2023/198
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the MB Assessment Branch to add supplemental taxes to Roll Number #301755.000 for the temporary camp while it is operational.
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DEFEATED
10.6 Speed Radar Signs: Tabled
10.7 Property Cleanup Update: Awaiting Contractor Pricing
10.8 Drainage Request: Await LiDar Information
10.9 Cowan Transfer Station Concerns: Set Up Trail Camera
11. Communications
11.1 Development Opportunity – Birch River School: Review
11.2 ACL Donation Request
Resolution No: 2023/199
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Association for Community Living in the amount of $250.00.
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DEFEATED
11.3 Ag in the Classroom Donation
Resolution No: 2023/200
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba in the amount of $100.00
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11.4 May/June LUD Of Pine River Minutes: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2023/201
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on June 28th, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
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