{"id":38491,"date":"2023-07-03T07:51:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T12:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=38491"},"modified":"2023-07-09T17:33:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T22:33:12","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-june-14-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2023\/07\/03\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-june-14-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – June 14, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
\n<\/br>
\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
\nCAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.
\nFinance Officer Kim Paterson was also present. <\/p>\n

1. \tCall to Order<\/p>\n

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n

2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/178
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 14th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/179
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 24th, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n

4.1\tResidential Development Tax Incentive<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/180
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03\/2023, being a By-Law to provide for a Residential Development Program within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n

5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n

5.2\tRevenues and Expenses to May 31st, 2023: Review<\/p>\n

5.3\tRecreation Commission Payments<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/181
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby redirect the annual recreation commission payments, to the Cowan Community Centre, Bellsite Community Centre and Mafeking Community Centre, upon receipt of a 2022 financial report.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.4\tPine River Fire Truck Transfer<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/182
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Fire Fighting Reserve Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 and the transfer from the General Reserve in the amount of $86,329.62 to pay for the purchase of the 2022 Fire Truck.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n

5.4.1\tPine River Fire Truck<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/183
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the new fire truck to be stationed at the Pine River Fire Hall.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.4.2\tFormer Fire Trucks<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/184
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby advertise for sale the following municipal equipment:
\n1978 GMC Fire Truck
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.5\t2023 Gravel Contracts: Review Gravel Requirements<\/p>\n

5.6\tTaxes Added<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/185
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nRoll#15615\t$27.99
\nRoll#32400\t$256.83
\nRoll#301904\t$85.29
\nRoll#301905\t$263.64
\nRoll#27000\t$160.22
\nRol#103400\t$152.52
\nRoll#103450\t$13.33
\nRoll#107500\t$155.48
\nRoll#108200\t$180.95
\nRoll#150900\t$172.36
\nRoll#153400\t$160.22
\nRoll#169900\t$186.28
\nRoll#279800\t$113.80
\nTotal\t$1928.91
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.7\tTaxes Cancelled<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/186
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nRoll#300480\t$1,289.88
\nRoll#300514\t$117.87
\nRoll#300560\t$107.76
\nRoll#300458\t$63.62
\nRoll#300632\t$263.16
\nRoll#153100\t$70.62
\nRoll#156220\t$16.43
\nTotal\t$1,929.34For: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.8\tOver Due Utility Accounts<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/187
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid utility accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.9\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/188
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20230522 to 20230603 be approved for payment in the amount of $183,365.52, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $4,832.93 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $12,191.36 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND THAT GST and PST payment for the purchase of the new fire truck be approved for payment in the amount of $6,577.96 and $8,905.88 respectively;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,560.93 for Receiver General for May 2023 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n

6.1\tDeclaration of a By-Election<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/189
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nWHEREAS the Ward Two Councillor position is now declared vacant;
\nAND WHEREAS under section 105(1) of The Municipal Act, Council must hold a By-Election to fill the vacancy;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the SEO to hold a By-Election to fill the Ward Two vacancy.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.2\tAppointment of Deputy Reeve<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/190
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Councillor Arnie Pedersen as Deputy Reeve;
\nAND THAT Councillor Pedersen have signing authority for the Rural Municipality of Mountain.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.3\tEmergency Coordinator: Review Municipal Requirements<\/p>\n

6.3.1\tEmergency Plan<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/191
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the new updated Emergency Plan for the Municipality as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.4\tBirch River Pool Attendant<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/192
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire Shane Ducharme as Birch River Pool Attendant for the 2023 season;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.5\tBirch River Pool Lifeguard<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/193
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire Jorja Staniland as Birch River Pool Lifeguard;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

7. \tWork Orders & Review of Gas Tax Projects<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/194
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #36\/2023 to #40\/2023 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n

9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n

Councillor Wyatt left the meeting.<\/p>\n

9.1\tWuskwi Sipihk First Nation Meeting: Discussion<\/p>\n

10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n

10.1\tPine River Fire Hall Lighting<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/195
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby confirm the Pine River Fire Hall Lighting project scope as per Report to Council attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.2\tPine River Fire Hall Addition: Investigate Existing Building Renovations<\/p>\n

10.3\tBirch River Backup Generator<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/196
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the cost to obtain Pritchard Engineering to provide a price quote for the purchase and installation of a backup generator at the Birch River Water Plant.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.4\tCulvert Order<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/197
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approved the Culvert Order attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.5\tAssessment Additions: Temporary Camps<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/198
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the MB Assessment Branch to add supplemental taxes to Roll Number #301755.000 for the temporary camp while it is operational.
\nFor: 2 Against: 3
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n

10.6\tSpeed Radar Signs: Tabled<\/p>\n

10.7\tProperty Cleanup Update: Awaiting Contractor Pricing<\/p>\n

10.8\tDrainage Request: Await LiDar Information<\/p>\n

10.9\tCowan Transfer Station Concerns: Set Up Trail Camera<\/p>\n

11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n

11.1\tDevelopment Opportunity – Birch River School: Review<\/p>\n

11.2\tACL Donation Request<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/199
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Association for Community Living in the amount of $250.00.
\nFor: Against: 5
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n

11.3\tAg in the Classroom Donation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/200
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba in the amount of $100.00
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.4\tMay\/June LUD Of Pine River Minutes: Review<\/p>\n

12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2023\/201
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on June 28th, 2023.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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