Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Keith Behrmann
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Laychuk and Councillor Pedersen were absent with notice.
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: 2024/424
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the Decmeber 11th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2024/425
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 29th, 2024 and the Public Hearing Minutes held November 13th, 2024 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Noise By-Law
Resolution No: 2024/426
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05/24, being a By-Law to regulate noise within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
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4.2 Snowplow Account
Resolution No: 2024/427
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS the Snowplow Account Policy states that applications after October 31st, 2024 may be considered but will be subjected to a late fee, and the Rural Municipality of Mountain Municipal Office received a request for the NW 32-32-22W and SE 4-33-21W;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby allow the consideration of the applications and approve the Snowplow Account for the NW 32-32-22W and SE 4-33-21W, upon receipt of payment including late fee.
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5. Financial
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: All Work Orders Done as of December 31st
5.2 Bank Statement and Reconcilliation
Resolution No: 2024/428
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Statement and Reconcilliation report for the month ending November 30th, 2024 as presented.
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5.3 Monthly Financial Statement
Resolution No: 2024/429
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the month ending November 30th, 2024 as presented.
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5.4 Fire Department Equipment: 2024 Budgeted Transfer
Resolution No: 2024/430
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Fire Fighting Equipment Reserve Fund in the amount of $11,290.43 for turn out gear purchase.
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5.5 Catalist EFT
Resolution No: 2024/431
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the purchase and annual subscription for EFT through Catalist as of January 1st, 2025 should the Canada Post Strike continue.
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5.6 Overdue Utility Accounts
Resolution No: 2024/432
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
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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5.7 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2024/433
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
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.
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5.8 Duron Invoice
Resolution No: 2024/434
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS Duron Equipment issued an invoice in the amount of $1,054.60 plus tax for non-warranty work that was completed the second time that the mower was in their shop;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby refuse payment for Invoice Number W60549 for the Birch River Bobcat Mower.
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5.9 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2024/435
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20241256 to 20241337 be approved for payment in the amount of $195,334.74, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $6,720.63 as per By-Law 11/18 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,802.97 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT Cheque No. 20241197, issued at the November 13th Meeting be hereby cancelled;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $18,352.29 for Receiver General for November be hereby approved.
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6. 2025 Budget
6.1 Airport Commission 2025 Budget & Contribution
Resolution No: 2024/436
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2025 Swan Valley Airport Commission Budget including the municipal requirement of $10,339.00.
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6.2 2025 Land Sale Auction: Add to 2025 Budget
7. Ward Reports & Work Orders: None
8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10. General Business
11. Communications
12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2024/437
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
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 December 19th, 2024.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
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