Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.


Members Present:
Reeve: Keith Behrmann
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt.

Councillor Pedersen was absent with notice.
CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.

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: 2024/174
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 22nd, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
For: 5 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Matters Arising from Minutes

Resolution No: 2024/175
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 8th, 2024 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
For: 5 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. By-Laws & Policies

5. Financial

5.1 Financial Statements: Review

5.2 IMWD Beaver Bounty Program: Review Details

Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.

5.3 Grant Program: From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL Program

Resolution No: 2024/176 Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby apply for a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 through the Province of Manitoba From the Ground Up Program for playground equipment in Pine River;
AND THAT the municipal portion, if approved, but taken from general operating funds;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.4 Green Team Agreement

Resolution No: 2024/177
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with the Province of Manitoba under the Hometown Green Team Program 2024;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.5 Pine River Fire Department: Fuel Storage

Resolution No: 2024/178
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of fuel storage:
Pine River Fire Department (gas and diesel)
Birch River Public Works (diesel storage)
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.6 Overdue Accounts Receivable

Resolution No: 2024/179
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE 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.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.7 Accounts Payable

Resolution No: 2024/180
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20240506 to 20240567 be approved for payment in the amount of $116,224.30, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $10,496.52 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Personnel

6.1 In Camera

Resolution No: 2024/181
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS 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;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss personnel.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2 Out of In Camera

Resolution No: 2024/182
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE 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.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3 LUD of Mafeking: Summer Student/Public Works

Resolution No: 2024/183
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire H. Wyatt as Mafeking Seasonal Public Works, under the Hometown Green Team Program requirements;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.4 Birch River Pool Lifeguard

Resolution No: 2024/184
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire L. Kolisnyk as Birch River Pool Lifeguard;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.5 Birch River Pool Attendant

Resolution No: 2024/185
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire S. Ducharme as Birch River Pool Attendant;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders

Resolution No: 2024/186
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #29/2024 to #34/2024 attached hereto.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1 Work Order: Ward Three Concern

8. Delegations/Petitions

9. Meeting Attendance and Reports

9.1 June District Meeting Attendance

Resolution No: 2024/187
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the AMM Parkland June District Meeting to be held June 25th, 2024 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.1.1 June District Meeting Resolutions – Sponsorship Request: Support with Votes

10. General Business

10.1 Harapiak Bridge: Alternative Route

Resolution No: 2024/188
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
WHEREAS the Municipality is exploring alternative routes to provide a continuance of access for the residents and landowners that may be adversley affected should there be repairs needed for the bridge locally named the Harapiak Bridge;
WHEREAS this alternative route is dependant on the sale of portions of Crown Land;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby submit a request to Manitoba Real Estate Services Division for the purchase of 99 feet of the NE and Pt NW 25-35-23W for road development;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.2 Pine River Fire Hall Tender: Remove Quick Fill Water Tank From Specifications

10.3 Mountain North Gravel Stockpile

Resolution No: 2024/189
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the Mountain North Gravel Contractor to crush 3,000 m3 of 2″ minus material to be used for a future stockpile;
AND THAT gravel specifications be as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.4 GIS Unit Agreement: Submit Concerns to Town of Swan River

11. Communications

11.1 Animal Control Complaint: Birch River

12. Adjournment

Resolution No: 2024/190
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on June 12th, 2024.
Meeting adjourned at 12:17 p.m.
For: Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY