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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
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\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, 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\/336
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the October 25th, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/337
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held October 11th, 2023 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
4.1\tFire Prevention and Emergency Services By-Law: Second Reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/338
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04\/2023, being a By-Law regarding Fire Prevention and Emergency Services within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tFire Prevention and Emergency Services By-Law: Third Reading<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/339
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04\/2023, being a By-Law regarding Fire Prevention and Emergency Services within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.<\/p>\n
Keith Behrmann – yes
\nDaniel Laychuk – yes
\nWilmer Malcolm – yes
\nJarrett Mosiondz – yes
\nArnie Pedersen – yes
\nNestor Rizok – yes
\nBrad Wyatt – yes
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.3\tJR Firefighter Program: Advertise to Gauge Interest<\/p>\n
4.4\tSnowplow Account Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/340
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nWHEREAS the Snowplow Account Policy states that no applications after September 30th will be considered but the Rural Municipality of Mountain Municipal Office received a request for the SW 4-33-19W;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby allow the consideration of the application and approve the Snowplow Account for the SW 4-33-19W, upon receipt of payment.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.5\tCommunity Building Policy Enforcement: Pursue Written Agreements<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tBank Statement and Reconciliation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/341
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the September 2023 Bank Statement and Reconcilliation as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tReserve Transfers<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/342
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer of $400,000.00 from the General Operating Account, split between the General Reserve and the Erwood Subdivision Reserve.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tAccounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/343
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid accounts receivable accounts, presented in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto, be added to the real property tax account of each account holder.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/344
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20231147 to 20231191 be approved for payment in the amount of $193,458.72, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $10,271.70 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/345
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #75\/2023 to #83\/2023 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
7.1\t10:15 a.m. District Fire Chief Dave Forbes, Emergency Services By-Law<\/p>\n
8. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
9.1\tRequest for Access: Request Further Information from the Landowner<\/p>\n
9.2\tProperty Cleanup Initiatives: Pursue Incoming Tax Sale Properties<\/p>\n
9.3\tPreventative Maintenance – Birch River Water Lines: Arrange for Repairs<\/p>\n
10. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
10.1\tRequest for Donation: Community Foundation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/346
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the 2023 Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Fund in the amount of $195.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tCommunity Foundation: Partnership Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/347
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the partnership agreement with Swan Valley Minor Hockey League for funding through the Swan Valley Community Foundation;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tCommunity Foundation: Partnership Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/348
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the partnership agreement with North Mountain Riders for funding through the Swan Valley Community Foundation;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tRCMP Parkland Report: Review<\/p>\n
11. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2023\/349
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on November 8th, 2023.
\nMeeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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