Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 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, 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: 2023/336
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the October 25th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2023/337
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held October 11th, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
4.1 Fire Prevention and Emergency Services By-Law: Second Reading
Resolution No: 2023/338
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04/2023, being a By-Law regarding Fire Prevention and Emergency Services within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
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4.2 Fire Prevention and Emergency Services By-Law: Third Reading
Resolution No: 2023/339
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04/2023, being a By-Law regarding Fire Prevention and Emergency Services within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
Keith Behrmann – yes
Daniel Laychuk – yes
Wilmer Malcolm – yes
Jarrett Mosiondz – yes
Arnie Pedersen – yes
Nestor Rizok – yes
Brad Wyatt – yes
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4.3 JR Firefighter Program: Advertise to Gauge Interest
4.4 Snowplow Account Policy
Resolution No: 2023/340
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
WHEREAS the Snowplow Account Policy states that no applications after September 30th will be considered but the Rural Municipality of Mountain Municipal Office received a request for the SW 4-33-19W;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby allow the consideration of the application and approve the Snowplow Account for the SW 4-33-19W, upon receipt of payment.
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4.5 Community Building Policy Enforcement: Pursue Written Agreements
5. Financial
5.1 Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Bank Statement and Reconciliation
Resolution No: 2023/341
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the September 2023 Bank Statement and Reconcilliation as presented.
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5.3 Reserve Transfers
Resolution No: 2023/342
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer of $400,000.00 from the General Operating Account, split between the General Reserve and the Erwood Subdivision Reserve.
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5.4 Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2023/343
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid accounts receivable accounts, presented in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto, be added to the real property tax account of each account holder.
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5.5 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2023/344
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20231147 to 20231191 be approved for payment in the amount of $193,458.72, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $10,271.70 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
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6. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2023/345
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #75/2023 to #83/2023 attached hereto.
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7. Delegations/Petitions
7.1 10:15 a.m. District Fire Chief Dave Forbes, Emergency Services By-Law
8. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9. General Business
9.1 Request for Access: Request Further Information from the Landowner
9.2 Property Cleanup Initiatives: Pursue Incoming Tax Sale Properties
9.3 Preventative Maintenance – Birch River Water Lines: Arrange for Repairs
10. Communications
10.1 Request for Donation: Community Foundation
Resolution No: 2023/346
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the 2023 Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Fund in the amount of $195.00.
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10.2 Community Foundation: Partnership Agreement
Resolution No: 2023/347
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the partnership agreement with Swan Valley Minor Hockey League for funding through the Swan Valley Community Foundation;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.3 Community Foundation: Partnership Agreement
Resolution No: 2023/348
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the partnership agreement with North Mountain Riders for funding through the Swan Valley Community Foundation;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.4 RCMP Parkland Report: Review
11. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2023/349
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on November 8th, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
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