Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 24th, 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
CAO Paige Driscoll 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: 2024/252
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 24th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2024/253
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Variation Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of Council held July 10th, 2024 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
5. Financial
Councillor Mosiondz joined the meeting.
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Fire Fighters Association Donation
Resolution No: 2024/254
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the donation in the amount of $95.00 towards the Birch River Fire Fighters Association for expenses related to the Wildfire Preparedness Day;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the annual donation to the Birch River Fire Fighters Association from the LUD of Birch River in the amount of $500.00.
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5.3 LUD of Birch River Annual Donations
Resolution No: 2024/255
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue donation from the LUD of Birch River as budgeted in the annual service plan in the amounts of:
$500.00 for the Swan Valley Animal Protection League
$5000.00 towards the Birch River Swimming Pool.
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5.4 2023 Audit Statement
Resolution No: 2024/256
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Draft Audited Financial Statement for the Year Ended December 31st, 2023 as prepared by Sensus Partership of Chartered Accountants;
AND THAT the Reeve and Finance Chair be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
5.5 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2024/257
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20240802 to 20240860 be approved for payment in the amount of $97,061.49, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $18,097.21 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Fire Department Membership
Resolution No: 2024/258
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of S. Ramsahai to the Mountain North Fire Department in accordance with the Rural Municipality of Mountain By-Law No. 04/23.
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6.2 In Camera
Resolution No: 2024/259
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
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.
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6.3 Finance Officer Letter
6.4 Out of In Camera
Resolution No: 2024/260
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
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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7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2024/261
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #49/2024 to #50/2024 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 CT Scanner Grand Opening
Resolution No: 2024/262
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Swan Valley Hospital CT Scanner Grand Opening to be held July 31st, 2024 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Small Claims File – SC23-14-00691: Decision Review
10.2 Drainage Works
Resolution No: 2024/263
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application for Licence to Construct Water Control Works for the Project Named: Ward Two Ditch Cleanout Project;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Intermountain Watershed District to complete the required surveys for the drainage applications;
AND THAT following the completion of required surveys, the CAO be authorized to submit such an application through the Water Licencing Portal.
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10.3 Pine River Fuel Storage
Resolution No: 2024/264
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council budget a maximum of $3000.00 towards the storage containment and setup for fuel tanks for the Pine River Fire Department usage.
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10.4 2024 Gravel Program/Gravel Checking: Councillor Discretion
10.5 Birch River Mower: Review
10.6 Attendance at Wuskwi Sipihk First Nations Fire
Resolution No: 2024/265
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS a representative of Wuskwi Sipihk First Nations requested the Birch River Fire Department to attend a fire on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nations land to extinguish a house fire;
AND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain attended such without the presence of an agreement;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue an invoice to Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation in the amount of Costs for equipment as per the current Fire Department Rates Policy.
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11. Communications
11.1 Parkland RCMP Report: Review
11.2 Swan River RCMP Report: Review
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2024/266
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
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 August 14th, 2024.
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
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