Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Keith Behrmann
Councillors: Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok and Jarrett Mosiondz.
Councillors Malcolm, Pedersen, and Wyatt were 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: 2025/303
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the September 10th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2025/304
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held August 27, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
4.1 Heavy Hauling By-Law
Resolution No: 2025/305
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04/2025, being a By-Law to provide permitting for heavy hauling within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.
Keith Behrmann – yes
Daniel Laychuk – yes
Wilmer Malcolm – absent
Jarrett Mosiondz – yes
Nestor Rizok – yes
Brad Wyatt – absent
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5. Financial
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.2 January – August Financial Statements
Resolution No: 2025/306
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Financial Statement for the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August 2025 as presented.
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5.3 Manitoba GRO Program Grant: Discussion on Projects
5.4 Overdue Utilities
Resolution No: 2025/307
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid utility accounts be added to the real proeprty tax account of each account holder as provided in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.5 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2025/308
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250689 to 20250721 be approved for payment in the amount of $130,759.10; Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,098.42 as per By-Law 03/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 471 to 494 in the amount of $14,176.96 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $9,541.15 for Receiver General for August be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Report of Auditor General: Discussion
7. Work Orders
Resolution No: 2025/309
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #48/2025 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 G4 Meeting
Resolution No: 2025/310
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G4 meeting to be held September 29th, 2025 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Pine River Fire Hall
TABLED
10.2 Property Cleanup
TABLED
10.3 Request to Take Ownership
Resolution No: 2025/311
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the request to take ownership of Pt. SE 27-32-19W (Roll Number 8900.000), with the following conditions:
That all legal fees for transfer be the responsibility of the seller;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
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10.4 Committee Secretary
Resolution No: 2025/312
Moved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the committee secretary proposal as presented.
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11. Communications
11.1 2025 Tax Sale: Reserve Bid
Resolution No: 2025/313
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS the 2025 Tax Sale will be held on October 30, 2025;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby set the reserve bid for the 2025 Tax Sale as per Section 372 of the Municipal Act to tax arrears and costs;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the terms and conditions be set as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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11.2 BR Historical Museum & Display
Resolution No: 2025/314
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Birch River Historical Museum & Display in the amount of $100.00.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2025/315
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
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 September 24, 2025.
Meeting adjourned at 11:08 a.m.
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