Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 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 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: 2025/155
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 14th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2025/156
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and the Financial Plan Public Hearing held April 23rd, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
Councillor Wyatt joined the meeting.
4.1 LUD of Mafeking and Birch River Dissolution
Resolution No: 2025/157
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS The Municipal Act states:
66(1) The dissolution of a local urban district may be initiated
(b) by a request to the minister from the Council of the Municipality in which the local urban district is located if in two consecutive general elections, there are not at least two persons nominated as members of the committee of the local urban district.
AND WHEREAS there were not at least two persons nominated as members of the committee of the Local Urban District of Birch River and Mafeking in the 2018 and 2022 General Elections;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the minister initiate the dissolution of the Local Urban District of Birch River and Mafeking.
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4.2 LUD of Pine River Dissolution: Request Feedback from Community
5. Financial
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Bank Statement and Reconciliation
Resolution No: 2025/158
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Statement and Reconciliation report for the month ending April 30th, 2025 as presented.
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5.3 Uncollectable MPI Account
Resolution No: 2025/159
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
WHEREAS the municipal office was informed by MPI that there was no coverage for the fire department response associated with Invoice Number 20240152;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby write off Invoice 20240152 as uncollectable.
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5.4 Tractor Forks – Purchase
Resolution No: 2025/160
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of tractor forks for the Birch River McCormick Tractor from T.I.C Parts.
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5.5 IMWD Beaver Bounty Program: Review
5.6 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2025/161
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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5.7 Accounts Receivable – WSFN Fires 2025: Awaiting Final Reports
5.8 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2025/162
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250274 to 20250325 be approved for payment in the amount of $168,114.61, Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,925.74 as per By-Law 03/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 293 to 312 in the amount of $10,326.83 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT Cheque No. 20250276 be void as incorrect vendor used;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $4,603.04 for Receiver General for April 2025 be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Birch River Pool Personnel: One Interview Scheduled
6.2 Pine River Seasonal Public Works
TABLED
7. Work Orders
Resolution No: 2025/163
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #22/2025 to #27/2025 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 June District Meeting
Resolution No: 2025/164
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and CAO of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the 2025 AMM June District Meeting to be held June 17th, 2025 in Gilbert Plains, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Gravel Exploration
Resolution No: 2025/165
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby make application for Quarry Lease on the LS 11,14 NW 29-44-25W for road maintenance aggregate;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.1.1 Municipal Offer to Purchase
Resolution No: 2025/166
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby make an offer to purchase the NW 32-34-23W as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.2 2025 Land Sale Auction Results
Resolution No: 2025/167
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS the Municipality facilitated an auction with four properties on April 28th, 2025, three of which met the reserve bid and were successfully sold;
AND WHEREAS one property did not meet the reserve bid, but Council feels that accepting this offer would be beneficial for the Municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the bid of $10,000.00 for Roll Number 300375.000;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.3 Weed Spraying Program
TABLED
10.4 Property Cleanup: Asbestos Testing/Abatement
Resolution No: 2025/168
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hire Parkland Cleaners and Restoration for asbestos testing for all derelict housing included on the 2025 Property Cleanup Listing.
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10.5 Cowan Wayside Park: Need Approval for Structures
10.6 Pine River Fire Hall: Update
10.7 Gravel Contracts 2025: Schedule and Maps Required
11. Communications
11.1 Brandon Regional Health Centre
Resolution No: 2025/169
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation in the amount of $1,000.00.
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11.2 Parkland Caucus: Discussion for G4 Meeting
11.3 RCMP Swan River Report: Review
11.4 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review
11.5 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review
11.6 Tariffs Letter from Minister Simard: Review
11.7 Appointment to Cedar Lake
Resolution No: 2025/170
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby re-appoint Brad Wyatt to the Community Futures Cedar Lake Region Committee.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2025/171
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
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 May 28th, 2025.
Meeting adjourned at 12:12 p.m.
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