Minutes of the Regular Meeting of council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 12, 2026 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.
CAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Zandra McCorrister was present.
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: 2026/252
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the August 12, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2026/253
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 22, 2026 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
4.1 Charitable Donation Policy: Discussion
5. Financial
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.2 Bank Reconciliation
Resolution No: 2026/254
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Statement, Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statements for the month ending July 31st, 2026 as presented.
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5.3 IT Monthly Services and Computer Quote
Resolution No: 2026/255
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the monthly agreement for IT and Cyber Security services as well as the purchase of office equipment as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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5.4 Pine River Lawn Sweep
Resolution No: 2026/256
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of a Cub Cadet lawn sweep for Pine River to a maximum of $1,000.00.
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5.5 2026 Airport Commission Budget
Resolution No: 2026/257
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2026 budget for the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission including the municipal requirements of $9,405.00.
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5.6 2026 Project Listing: Discussion and Review
5.7 Tax Cancellations
Resolution No: 2026/258
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
ROLL TAX CANCELLATION REASON
300376.000 -$328.67 Mobile Home Removed
223600.000 -$511.67 Split from Roll to Roll
301168.000 -$511.15 Residence Removed
113500.000 -$1572.25 Home Gutted:Fire
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5.8 Tax Additions
Resolution No: 2026/259
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
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 TAX ADDITION REASON
31500.000 $306.51 Exempt to Taxable
31700.000 $286.50 Exempt to Taxable
237200.000 $179.27 Exempt to Taxable
223600.000 $67.71 Split from Roll to Roll
223660.000 $479.86 Split from Roll to Roll
301168.000 $83.66 Assessment Increase
278100.000 $9.37 Exempt to Taxable
98100.000 $246.27 Exempt to Taxable
98300.000 $245.42 Exempt to Taxable
100300.000 $108.75 Exempt to Taxable
278120.000 $3.92 Exempt to Taxable
301346.500 $511.94 Home Added to Roll
302023.000 $283.38 Verandah, Shed & Garage Added
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5.9 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2026/260
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20260572 to 20260624 be approved for payment in the amount of $668,236.43, Council Indemnities in the amount of $8,026.85 as per By-Law 04/26 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $36,373.72 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $10,106.83 for Receiver General for July be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Birch River Fire Chief
Resolution No: 2026/261
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of Jim Henry as the Fire Chief to the Mountain North Fire Department as of August 1, 2026.
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7. Work Orders
7.1 Work Orders
Resolution No: 2026/262
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #47/2026 to #53/2026 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 G5 Meeting: Swan River To Inform If They Are Hosting by August 19
10. General Business
10.1 DFA Update: Discussion
10.2 After Action Review Meeting: September 9 @ 9 a.m.
10.3 Emergency Coordinator Agreement: Discussion/Review
10.4 Birch River Sewer System: Review
10.5 AMM Infrastructure Grant Application
Resolution No: 2026/263
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the grant application submission to the AMM Infrastructure Grant for our Emergency Backup Power Readiness Project for Birch River Lift Station.
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10.6 WSFN Fire Attendance
Resolution No: 2026/264
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS the Mountain North Fire Department was requested by RCMP to attend a structure fire at WSFN on July 7, 2026;
AND WHEREAS Council has consistently informed WSFN they need to establish 911 services, and our municipality is not responsible to attend fires within their boundaries;
AND WHEREAS considering the request came from the RCMP, and potential life loss may have occured, the municipality did attend;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby invoice Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation for Fire Department Response in the amount of $6,650.00.
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10.7 Medical Services: Financial Management
Resolution No: 2026/265
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
WHEREAS on January 28, 2026 by Resolution Number 2026/032 the RM of Mountain made a proposal to the Medical Professional Recruitment and Rentention committee for the Financial Management of their committee;
AND WHEREAS the proposal was accepted by the committee and all agreements signed;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby confirm the proposal terms and conditions 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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10.8 Property Cleanup: 101 Public Road, Pine River
TABLED
10.9 Westman Communications: Pine River
Resolution No: 2026/266
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the request from Westman Communications to directional drill fibre optic lines in Pine River through municipal property as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.10 Mafeking Transfer Station
Resolution No: 2026/267
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request Crown Lands to sell the portion of land commonly known as the road to our Mafeking Transfer Station, as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.11 1st Cut Mowing: No Concerns
10.12 Gravel/Grading Updates: Discussion
11. Communications
11.1 Pine River Rink RFQ
Resolution No: 2026/268
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the RFQ Pine River Outdoor Rink – Surface Preparation and Painting for public advertisement as presented.
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11.2 Northwest Manitoba Immigration Initiative: Review Program Information
11.3 Cowan Community Trail Event
Resolution No: 2026/269
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby declare the 2026 Annual Cowan Trail Celebration being held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 a community event and open to the public.
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11.4 Donation Request: Birch River Jams & Jellies
Resolution No: 2026/270
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the donation to the Birch River Jams & Jellies in the amount of $100.00.
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11.5 Wildfire Equipment & Training Fund
Resolution No: 2026/271
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain was successful in obtaining funding through the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Fire Equipment and Training Fund;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to purchase the equipment and training items approved under the grant funding program.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2026/272
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on August 26, 2026.
Meeting adjourned at 12:32 p.m.
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