Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 25th, 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, 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: 2025/209
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 25th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2025/210
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held June 11th, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Fire Prevention & Emergency Services By-Law
Resolution No: 2025/211
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 02/25, being a By-Law to provide for Fire Protection and Emergency Services for the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
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5. Financial
5.1 Audited Financial Statements: Discussion on Consolidated Entities
5.2 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.3 Bank Statement and Reconciliation
Resolution No: 2025/212
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Reconciliation Report and Bank Statement for the month ending May 31st, 2025 as presented.
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5.4 Taxes Added
Resolution No: 2025/213
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
Roll Number Amount Description
260700 197.67 TRAILER ADDED
301168 672.19 PURCHASE- EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
262000 606.33 CHANGE GARAGE TO RESIDENCE
300375 585.35 PURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
42400 149.54 PURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
45700 214.12 PURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
119000 187.72 PURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
119200 247.32 PURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
TOTAL $2,860.24
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5.5 Overdue Utility Accounts
Resolution No: 2025/214
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
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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5.6 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2025/215
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250436 to 20250485 be approved for payment in the amount of $60,525.42 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 348 to 361 in the amount of $10,278.53 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
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6. Personnel
6.1 In Camera
Resolution No: 2025/216
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
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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6.2 Out of In Camera
Resolution No: 2025/217
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
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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6.3 Years of Service Award
Resolution No: 2025/218
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve a Years of Service Award for the Finance Officer, being 25 years: $500.00 monetary plus memento gift.
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7. WARD REPORTS & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2025/219
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #39/2025 to #40/2025 attached hereto.
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Councillor Wyatt joined the meeting.
8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 G4 Meeting: Discussion
9.1.1 G4 Discussion: Committee Secretary
Resolution No: 2025/220
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
WHEREAS there has been discussion of the need for a secretary for various committees throughout the Swan River Valley in order to ensure the efficiency and operations of these committees;
AND WHEREAS a proposal was submitted and reviewed by the G4 committee with reference to municipalities funding this position;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby support the exploration of the proposal as presented.
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10. General Business
10.1 Municipal Offer to Purchase
Resolution No: 2025/221
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of the NW 32-34-23W to a maximum of $85,000.00 plus legal fees, pending the completion of public hearing requirements.
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10.2 RM of Mountain Stockpile RFQ: Need Further Information from Inspector Before Issuing RFQ
10.3 Mowing Contract: Contract Non-Compliance
Resolution No: 2025/222
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS the Municipality awarded the 2025 mowing contract to Double J contracting as per Resolution Number 2025/073;
AND WHEREAS the contract has been severed by the contractor as they are no longer able to accomodate the schedule provided in the contract;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby inform and pursue Double J Contracting for the reiumbursement of additional costs for awarding the contract to another contractor.
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10.4 Mowing Contract: New Contractor
Resolution No: 2025/223
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS it is necessary to enter into a contract for the Rural Roadside Mowing Program for 2025 after the selected contractor is in non-compliance;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a contract with Silver Dirt Works with the terms and conditions as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.5 Pine River Property Cleanup
Resolution No: 2025/224
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
WHEREAS Property Cleanup Order 2025-15 was extended by Council Resolution at their April 23rd, 2025 Council meeting with a deadline of June 30th, 2025;
AND WHEREAS the property owners have indicated that they have sold the property, the transfer is pending, and that the new owner is making progress at materially cleaning up the property in which it will comply with property standards of the Municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby:
extend the Property Cleanup Order 2025-15 to September 30th, 2025 pending material renovations being started or completed by the early July inspections.
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10.6 Lease Agreement: LGD Vested Parcel
Resolution No: 2025/225
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
WHEREAS an agreement between the Municipality and MB Crown Lands required any parcels that were returned to the Municipality would be required to sell or lease to the leaseholder until the lease term expires;
AND WHEREAS the leaseholder of the Pt. NE 8-35-20W has requested to lease the parcel rather than purchase under the Lease Agreement Policy of the Municipality;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into lease agreement for the Pt. NE 8-35-20W 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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10.7 LUD of Pine River Dissolution Survey Results: Review
11. Communications
11.1 Swan River Detachment RCMP Report: Review
11.2 Ag in the Classroom Donation
Resolution No: 2025/226
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Ag in the Classroom in the amount of $100.00.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2025/227
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 July 9th, 2025.
Meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
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