Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Keith Behrmann
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Rizok 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: 2024/193
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 12th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2024/194
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 22nd, 2024 and the Special Meeting held June 7th, 2024 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 DRAFT – Development Plan: For Review and Comment at Next Meeting
5. Financial
5.1 Appoint Finance Chair
Resolution No: 2024/195
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Councillor Wyatt as Finance Chair for the June 12th, 2024 meeting.
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5.2 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.3 Application For Appeal: Audy
Resolution No: 2024/196
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS an application for appeal to Invoice Number 20240088 for fines under the Fire Prevention and Emergency Services By-Law was received with limited information;
AND WHEREAS further information was requested, but not received;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain consider the application for appeal, but confirm the charges in the amount of $750.00.
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5.4 Rural Civic Addressing Sign Quotes
Resolution No: 2024/197
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby order the Rural Civic Addressing signage from FOX Canada as per quote attached hereto.
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5.5 Birch River Diesel Fuel Inventory
Resolution No: 2024/198
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby expense the Diesel Inventory to Property Management in the amount of $1,376.70.
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5.6 Pine River Fuel Storage Shed: Tabled
5.7 Business Tax Cancellation
Resolution No: 2024/199
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the 2024 business taxes for the following roll numbers:
Roll Number 2024 Taxes
300325.900 $675.00
300521.900 $120.00
302229.900 $252.00
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5.8 Overdue Utility Accounts
Resolution No: 2024/200
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
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: 2024/201
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20240568 to 20240651 be approved for payment in the amount of $118,084.54, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,381.97 as per By-Law 11/18 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $11,259.02 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $10,444.21 for Receiver General for May be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Green Team: Birch River
Resolution No: 2024/202
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire J. Ramsahai as Birch River Seasonal Public Works;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.2 Pine River Public Works
Resolution No: 2024/203
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire S. Thrones as Pine River Seasonal Public Works;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.3 Pine River Public Works: Student Position
Resolution No: 2024/204
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire T. Hart as Pine River Seasonal Public Works;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.4 Animal Control Contract Renewal
Resolution No: 2024/205
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby extend the Animal Control Services Contract to December 31st, 2025 as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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6.5 In Camera Discussion
Resolution No: 2024/206
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
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.
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6.6 Complaint Form
6.7 Out of In Camera
Resolution No: 2024/207
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
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.
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6.8 Request
Resolution No: 2024/208
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
WHEREAS a request for a new culvert and approach was received by the Rural Municipality of Mountain for Lot 1, Block 6, Plan 767 (Roll Number 66800.000);
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the application for a new culvert, with the following conditions:
Receipt of the $125.00 application fee;
50% funding based on the request being double the policy standard;
Removal of the old culvert at the expense of the municipality?
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7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2024/209
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #35/2024 to #43/2024 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10. General Business
10.1 Drainage Applications
Resolution No: 2024/210
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application for License to Construct Water Control Works for the following projects:
A. Babiak Approach on SE 26-32-21W;
J. Wilf Approach on SW 19-32-20W;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such an application through the Water Licencing Portal.
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10.2 Birch River Water System: Maintenance RFQ
Resolution No: 2024/211
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the RFQ for water distribution repairs within Birch River as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to advertise on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.3 2024 Gravel Stockpile
Resolution No: 2024/212
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS the Municipality passed Resolution No. 2024/189 authorizing the purchase of 3,000 cubic meters of 2″ minus gravel material;
AND WHEREAS the Contractor has suggested a smaller material, which is acceptable to the Municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the 2024 stockpile requirements to a 1.5″ minus material and to an amount of 2,000m3.
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10.4 Gravel Inventory Measurement Services: Tabled
10.5 Pine River Fire Hall Tender Design: Council to Consolidate Comments
10.6 Easement
Resolution No: 2024/213
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the application for Easement No. 75456 in the NE 10-36-23W;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.7 GIS Agreement: Discussion on Municipal Terms
11. Communications
11.1 Swan Valley Communities that Care Funding
Resolution No: 2024/214
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby be authorized to make expenditures for the approved funding through the Swan Valley Communities that Care group.
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11.2 Pine River Outdoor Rink – Painting Boards: Tabled
11.3 Wall of Remembrance Request
Resolution No: 2024/215
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the Business Sponsor Advertisement in the National Wall of Remembrance book to a maximum of $299.00 plus tax.
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11.4 Town of Swan River Recreation Department Request
Resolution No: 2024/216
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Town of Swan River Canada Day Fireworks celebration in the amount of $500.00.
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DEFEATED
11.5 2025 Re-Assessment Impact: Review
11.6 LUD of Mafeking Minutes
Resolution No: 2024/217
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase by the LUD of Mafeking Committee for Canada Day Celebrations, to a maximum amount of $300.00.
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11.7 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review
11.8 Reminder: 2022 DFA Claim Deadline June 30th, 2024
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2024/218
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on June 26th, 2024.
Meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
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