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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 12th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\nMinutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 12th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\n
<\/br>Members 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\/120
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 12th, 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\/121
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 27th, 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\t2024 Financial Plan By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/122
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 01\/2024, being a By-Law to provide for the 2024 Annual Financial Plan and Tax Levy for the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tMafeking Water Rates By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/123
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 02\/2024, being a By-Law to provide for the water rates for the LUD of Mafeking, be given first reading.
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
4.3\tReview of Fire Ban Procedure: Mimic Provincial Authorities<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tCertificate of Insurance<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/124
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby renew the Certificate of Insurance with Western Financial Group with the following additions and disposals:
\nAddition of the Birch River Water Plant Generator;
\nAddition of the two Bobcat Mowers for Birch River and Mafeking;
\nDeletion of the 1985 GMC Mafeking Fire Truck;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/125
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid invoices be added to the real property tax roll associated with such invoices as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/126
\noved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20240336 to 20240406 be approved for payment in the amount of $124,692.52, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,564.78 as per By-Law 11\/18 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $9,996.78 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,995.54 for Receiver General for March be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/127
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #20\/2024 to #23\/2024 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
8.1\tMMA Leadership Summit<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/128
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAO of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the MMA Leadership Summit to be held April 26th, 2024 in Brandon, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
9.1\tPrivate Property Cleanup<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/129
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue invoice to the property owners of Order Number 2024-03 and 2024-06 in the amount of:
\nProperty cleanup contractor equipment hours
\nLandfill tipping fees paid by the Municipality
\nMaterial costs
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.2\tOverdue Private Property Cleanup<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/130
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS an invoice for the completion of Property Cleanup Order Number 2023-10 was issued to the land owner on December 7th, 2023 and to date there has been no payment received;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby apply to the Provincial Small Claims Court for payment of Invoice No. 20230088 in the amount of $8,651.70 plus accrued interest to date;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against: Abstained: 1 (Pedersen)
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
9.3\tMafeking Mowing Contract<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/131
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the contract with Morley Wyatt for the Mafeking Mowing and Property Maintenance within the LUD of Mafeking as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.4\tMowing Contract<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/132
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS an amendment to the original RFQ for Contract Mowing was requested by council as per Resolution Number 2024\/117 which would result in an unfavorable additional mobilization fee;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend Resolution Number 2024\/117 to the dates that were included within the original RFQ for 2024 Contract Mowing;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.5\tWeight Restrictions: Not Required<\/p>\n
9.6\tBridge Repairs<\/p>\n
9.6.1\tHarapiak Bridge: Discussion Regarding Alternatives<\/p>\n
9.6.2\tOlinyk Bridge Repairs: Source Local Expertise<\/p>\n
9.7\t1985 GMC Fire Truck: Local Auction May 2<\/p>\n
9.8\tBirch River Compound Storage Purchase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/133
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize Jarrett Mosiondz to bid for the Municipality for purchase of a compound storage facility to a maximum of $12,000.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
10.1\tAMM Resolutions: Review<\/p>\n
10.2\tCommunity Foundation: Partnership Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/134
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Partnership Agreement for the Swan Valley Youth Baseball through the Swan Valley Community Foundation for the 2024 grant funding;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/135
\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 April 24th, 2024.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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