Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 8th, 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 10:02 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2025/002
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 8th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2025/003
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held December 19th, 2024 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Late Snowplow Account Request
Resolution No: 2025/004
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS the Snowplow Account policy states that applications after October 31st, 2024 may be considered but will be subject to late fee, and the Rural Municipality of Mountian recieved a request for the NE 6-40-25W;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby allow the consideration of the application and approved the Snowplow Account for the NE 6-40-25W, upon receipt of the payment including late fee.
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5. Financial
5.1 Interim Audit Report: Review
5.2 Bank Statement and Reconciliation
Resolution No: 2025/005
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Statement and Bank Reconciliation report for the month ending December 31st, 2024 as presented.
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5.3 Climate Action Plan Grant Program: No Projects
5.4 LUD of Pine River 2023 Deficit Transfer
Resolution No: 2025/006
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the LUD of Pine River Reserve Fund in the amount of $1,969.67 as per the 2024 Financial Plan for the 2023 Deficit Recovery.
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5.5 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2025/007
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250001 to 20250038 be approved for payment in the amount of $97,563.25, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $11,380.05 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
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6. 2025 Budget
6.1 Memberships Payments
Resolution No: 2025/008
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2025 memberships as follows:
1. Ethelbert Vet District
2. Manitoba Crime Stoppers
3. Hudson Bay Route Association
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6.2 2025/2026 Building Inspector Agreement
Resolution No: 2025/009
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with Ron Lewicki for Building Inspection Services for 2025/2026 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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6.3 Birch River Truck: Public Hearing Required
7. Personnel
7.1 In Camera
Resolution No: 2025/010
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
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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7.1.1 Snowplowing
7.1.2 Ridging Fields
7.1.3 Out of In Camera
Resolution No: 2025/011
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
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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7.2 Mafeking Transfer Station Attendant
Resolution No: 2025/012
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS our policy states that those employees at our transfer stations that do not have access to a heated building are entitled to a vehicle heat allowance based on the current policy rates;
AND WHEREAS our Mafeking Transfer Station attendant made a request for such vehicle allowance for the January 2, 2025 date;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the requst for vehicle allowance pay rate for the January 2, 2025 date for the Mafeking Transfer Station attendant.
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8. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2025/013
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Order #01/2025 attached hereto.
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9. Delegations/Petitions
10. Meeting Attendance and Reports
10.1 10:00 a.m. Variation Public Hearing: 2023 Land Sale Subdivision
Resolution No: 2025/014
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a Public Hearing on January 8th, 2025 to hear the Zoning Variation Application #VAR01-2025 [RM of Mountain] for the property legally described as Part NE 17-36-23W, Cowan, MB;
AND WHEREAS there were no objections;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Zoning Variation Order #VAR01-2025 be approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.1.1 Subdivision Requirement – Heritage Impact Assessment: Review
10.2 AMM Municipal Visit
Resolution No: 2025/015
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the AMM Municipal Visit Meeting to be held February 5th, 2025 in Birch River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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11. General Business
11.1 Reconsideration of Resolution Number 2024/408 (Chernyk Lease)
Resolution No: 2025/016
WHEREAS on November 29th, 2024 Council passed Resolution Number 2024/408, cancelling the lease on Pt. SE 4-35-23W for non-payment;
AND WHEREAS payment has been received in full for the 2024 lease term;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby dispose of Resolution Number 2024/408 and maintain the lease agreement for Pt. SE 4-35-23W in accordance with the agreement terms and conditions.
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11.2 Dust Control: Private Applications 2025
Resolution No: 2025/017
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby offer the private dust control program as per the dust control policy at a rate of $460.00 per application for the 2025 year.
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11.3 Pine River Fire Hall Renovation/Upgrades: Discussion
11.4 2024 Gravel Crushing: Discussion on Stockpile
12. Communications
12.1 Birch River Tractor: Duron Response
12.2 Wall of Remembrance Request
Resolution No: 2024/018
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the Business Sponsor Advertisement in the National Wall of Remembrance book to a maximum of $299.00 plus tax.
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12.3 Ronald McDonald House: Donation
Resolution No: 2025/019
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Ronald McDonald House Charities in the amount of $500.00.
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12.4 2025 Emergency Plan Review: No Recommendations
12.5 LUD of Pine River Minutes: Review
12.6 Small Claims: Update
13. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2025/020
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 January 22nd, 2025.
Meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
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