Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Coundil of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 13, 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 Arnie Pedersen.
Councillor Wyatt 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: 2025/263
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the August 13th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2025/264
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 23rd, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Road By-Law: Heavy Haulers Discussion
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
4.2 Road Maintenance Reserve: Gravel Stockpile
Resolution No: 2025/265
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03/25, being a By-Law to provide for the repayment to the Road Maintenance reserve fund for stockpile gravel usage, be given first reading.
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4.3 Bank Time Policy
Resolution No: 2025/266
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the Employment Handbook to include the Bank Time policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT such policy shall take effect beginning August 13th, 2025, all hours that may be applicable to this bank time policy shall be in accordance with previous arrangements.
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5. Financial
5.1 Municipal Financial Statements: Review Revenues and Expenses to Date
5.2 2024 Audited Financial Statements: Need SVPD Financial Statements
5.3 Bank Statement and Reconciliation
Resolution No: 2025/267
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Bank Statement and Reconciliation for the month ending July 31st, 2025, as presented.
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5.4 Taxes Added
Resolution No: 2025/268
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
ROLL AMOUNT
196700.000 $105.55 HAY SHELTER
155100.000 $44.63 HAY SHELTER
257700.000 $170.45 POLE SHED
28700.000 $130.43 EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
266600.000 $765.88 NEW HOUSE
268200.000 $148.59 PORCH AND MOBILE HOME
1200.000 $163.14 EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
301577.000 $241.11 MACHINE SHED & BINS
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5.5 Taxes Cancelled
Resolution No: 2025/269
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
ROLL AMOUNT
257800.000 ($78.11) HOUSE NOT LIVEABLE
300089.000 ($237.13) REMOVED VACANT HOME & BIN
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5.6 Grant Program: From The Ground Up
Resolution No: 2025/270
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase and installation of playground equipment from Blue Imp Inc. in accordance with the From the Ground Up Grant Program as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.7 Catalis – ERP Renewal Agreement
Resolution No: 2025/271
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the renewal agreement with Catalis-ERP as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.8 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2025/272
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
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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5.9 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2025/273
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250608 to 20250652 be approved for payment in the amount of $385,134.39; Council Indemnities in the amount of $6,479.62 as per By-Law 03/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 413 to 452 in the amount of $30,988.90 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $8,454.86 for Receiver General for July be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Admin Clerk Position: Review Details
6.2 Birch River Pool Personnel
Resolution No: 2025/274
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain offer multi-year seasonal work to both pool employees as per Employee Wages section of Employee Handbook.
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7. Work Orders
Resolution No: 2025/275
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #42/2025 to #43/2025 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10. General Business
10.1 Pine River Fire Hall
Resolution No: 2025/276
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain publicly tendered the Pine River new structure project, with tenders closing July 8th, 2025;
AND WHEREAS one submission was received, which was above the anticipated budget of the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS the contractor reviewed the municipal budget and made propositions and alterations to the scope of the project in order to fall within our budget;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby reject the amendments and original tender of CW2.
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10.2 Pine River Fire Hall Project Management
Resolution No: 2025/277
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby terminate the Professional Consulting Services Agreement in accordance with the required 30 day written notice;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.3 2025 Mowing
Resolution No: 2025/278
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the allocation methodology for the first cut mowing invoice from SilverDirt Works as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.4 Mountain North: Gravel Purchase
Resolution No: 2025/279
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of 1,049.2m3 of traffic gravel from Campbell Construction at a rate of $12.26/m3, located in the Crown Land pit west of Birch River.
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10.5 Purchase of NW 32-34-23W: Discussion on Gravel Exploration and Boundaries
10.6 L. McAdam Drainage Complaint: Awaiting Permits and Contractors
10.7 SV RISE: Discussion on Progression and Membership
10.8 Request to Purchase: Ward Two
Resolution No: 2025/280
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Parcel G & H, Plan 65357; in Mountain South, MB [Roll#213375.000] from T. De Jersey for the reserve bid plus legal costs;
AND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
The Rural Municipality of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request;
The parcel is sold in the as is where is condition.
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10.9 Request to Purchase: Birch River
Resolution No: 2025/281
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Lots 1/2,3 and 4, Plan 1069; in Birch River, MB [Roll#300657.000, 300658.000, 300659.000] from E & G. Cornelissen for the reserve bid plus legal costs;
AND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
The Rural Municipality of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request;
The parcel is sold in the as is where is condition.
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11. Communications
11.1 2024 Airport Financial Statements: For Review
11.2 LUD of Pine River July/August Minutes: Review
11.3 Community Event Request
Resolution No: 2025/282
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby declare the Annual Cowan Trail Celebration being held August 23rd, 2025 a community event and open to the public.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2025/283
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on August 27th, 2025.
Meeting adjourned at 12:27 p.m.
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