Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.


Members Present:
Reeve: Keith Behrmann
Councillors: Stephen Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Malcolm was absent with notice.
CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also 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: 2023/012
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 25th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
For: 5 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Matters Arising from Minutes

Resolution No: 2023/013
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 11th, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
For: 5 Against:
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4. By-Laws & Policies

4.1 Private Snowplow Account Policy

Resolution No: 2023/014
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Private Snowplow policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this policy take effect for the 2023/2024 winter season;
AND THAT any policies inconsistant herewith be hereby repealed.
For: 5 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2 Utility Connection and Disconnection Policy

Resolution No: 2023/015
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Utility Connection and Disconnection policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT any policies or procedures inconsistant herewith be hereby repealed.
For: 5 Against:
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5. Financial

5.1 Financial Statements: Review

5.2 Accounts Payable

Resolution No: 2023/016
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20230048 to 20230097 be approved for payment in the amount of $65,646.90, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $9,931.49 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
For: 5 Against:
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6. 2023 Budget

6.1 Review of Financial Plan

6.2 How Taxes are Calculated: Review

6.3 Animal Control/Spay and Neuter Program

Resolution No: 2023/017
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby commit to funding the Spay and Neuter Program for the 2023 year with both the Ethelbert Veterinary Clinic and the Swan Valley Veterinary Clinic.
For: 5 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.4 Administration Budget: Review

6.5 Office Budget: Review

Councillor Pedersen joined the meeting.

6.6 Council Budget: Review

6.7 Pool Budget: Review

6.8 Birch River Water Plant Fencing
TABLED

6.9 Rural Civic Addressing: Address in Stages

6.10 Pesticide Use Permit
TABLED

6.11 Land Sales

Resolution No: 2023/018
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the CAO to arrange for the sale of the following parcels of land via public auction:
NE 8-32-19W [Roll #2700.000]
NW 15-33-23W [Roll #150900.000]
SE 26-33-23W [Roll #153400.000]
NE 17-36-23W [Roll #278100.000]
NE 17-36-23W [Roll #278120.000]
NW 21-36-23W [Roll #279800.000]
SW 26-43-26W [Roll #301905.000]
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.12 Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Funds: Discussion of Projects

6.13 Bridge Repairs

Resolution No: 2023/019
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the inspection reports from Pier Solutions and contract all suggested work to be completed on the following bridges:
Dutchak Ford Crossing (Road 118W) – To Be Covered Under DFA Program;
Pedersen Bridge (Road 147W) – Gas Tax Funding;
Malley Bridge (Road 149W) – Gas Tax Funding;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
For: 6 Against:
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6.13.1 Seal Coating Project

Resolution No: 2023/020
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quote from Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. for seal coating on the Bell River Bridge for the 2023 year.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Ward Reports & Work Orders

8. Delegations/Petitions

9. Meeting Attendance and Reports

10. General Business

10.1 WSFN/SCN TLE Properties: Request Discussion Meeting

10.2 Vacant LGD Vested Crown Administered Lands

Resolution No: 2023/021
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
WHEREAS LGD-Vested Crown-Administered leases become vacant from time to time, and the Municipality has been notified the following parcels remain vacant:
NW 3-32-22W [Roll #42400.000]
SW 10-32-22W [Roll #45700.000]
NE 8-33-21W [Roll #11900.000]
SE 8-33-21W [Roll #11920.000]
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request CLPA Transfer title back to the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
For: 6 Against:
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10.3 Transfer of All Remaining LGD Vested Lands
TABLED

10.4 Birch River Recycling Depot

Resolution No: 2023/022
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby close the Birch River Recycling Depot as of March 1st, 2023 and have all recycling depots located at the applicable transfer stations until further notice.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.5 Community Strategic Plan: Review SWOT Analysis

11. Communications

11.1 LUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review

11.2 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review

11.3 RCMP Reports: Parkland Region

12. Adjournment

Resolution No: 2023/023
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 8th, 2023.
Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
For: 6 Against:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY