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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 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: 2024\/059
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 28th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/060
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held February 14th, 2024 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
4.1\tTendering and Procurement Policy Amendment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/061
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the amended Municipal Tendering and Procurement policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tFire Department Training Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/062
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Fire Department Training policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.3\tDust Control Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/063
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt a policy in relation to dust control applications;
\nAND THAT applications on private property shall not be entertained.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/064
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for December 31st, 2023, as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.2\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.3\tSVPD 2024 Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/065
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2024 budget for the Swan Valley Planning District, including the municipal portion in the amount of $2,462.75.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tAudit Questionnaire<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/066
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the submission of the 2023 Audit questionaire as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tSteamer Trailer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/067
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of an enclosed trailer from 6831045 Manitoba Ltd as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO be authorized to license and register such trailer upon pickup.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\tUncollectable Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/068
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS MPI has informed the Municipal Office that Invoice No. 20240024 for the Fire Department attenance at a 911 call in Pine River will not be covered due to the fact that no claim has been opened;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel Invoice No. 20240024 in the amount of $1,150.28.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/069
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20240182 to 20240227 be approved for payment in the amount of $43,502.05, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $10,193.65 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \t2024 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1\tPine River Fire Hall Expansion: Tabled<\/p>\n
6.2\t2024 Mower Purchase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/070
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of (2) mowers from Bobcat for the communities of Birch River and Mafeking as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the funds be taken from the general operating reserve fund;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.3\tAsset Management Software<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/071
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the proposal from Infrastructure Solutions for Asset Management and Asset Investment Planning Software as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.4\tMill Rate Comparison: Review<\/p>\n
7. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
7.1\tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/072
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS 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;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss personnel.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7.2\tOut of In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/073
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE 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.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7.3\tPublic Works<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/074
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the request from the casual Public Works employee for a wage increase as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: Against: 7
\nDEFEATED<\/p>\n
8. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n
9. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9.1\t10:00 a.m. Louise Watkins, Pine Rive Fire Hall Renovations (Please Review 6.1)<\/p>\n
10. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
10.1\tHealthy Together Now Seminar<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/075
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Office Staff of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Healthy Together Now seminar to be held May 2nd, 2024 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tAMM Spring Convention<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/076
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the 2024 Spring AMM Convention to be held April 10th and 11th, 2024 in Brandon, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
11.1\t2024 Mowing Contract: Tabled<\/p>\n
11.1.1\tMowing Season: Tabled<\/p>\n
11.2\t2023 Land Sale Auction<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/077
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby submit an application for the subdivision of two parcels (10.61 Acres and 6.27 acres) as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.3\tBirch River Water Plant Generator Project<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/078
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of concrete blocks for the required protection at the Birch River Water Plant Generator Project.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.4\t2024 Property Cleanup Listing<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/079
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS Council selected several private properties within the RM of Mountain urban communities to be served notice of pending property cleanup notices in an effort to increase the standards set out within our communities;
\nAND WHEREAS certain properties have been cleaned up, or have made suitable arrangements with Council to address the property cleanup concerns;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby remove the list attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’ from the private property cleanup order listing.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.5\tLibrary Board Members Payment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/080
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve payment to the municipally appointed library board member for indemnity and mileage for meetings and other expenses required by board members.
\nFor: 6 Against: Abstain: 1 (Rizok)
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
12. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
12.1\tWounded Warriors Canada<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/081
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the advertisement in the Canadian Military History Guide Project in support of the Wounded Warriors Canada Fund in the amount of $295.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
13. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/082
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on March 13th, 2024.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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