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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 24th, 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 24th, 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. <\/p>\n
1. \tCall to Order<\/p>\n
The meeting was called to order at 10:07 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/137
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 24th, 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\/138
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held April 12th, 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\tFinancial Plan By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/139
\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 second reading.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tFinancial Plan By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/140
\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 third and final reading.
\nKeith Behrmann – yes
\nDaniel Laychuk – yes
\nWilmer Malcolm – yes
\nJarrett Mosiondz – yes
\nArnie Pedersen – yes
\nNestor Rizok – yes
\nBrad Wyatt – yes
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tFinancial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tBank Statement and Reconcilliation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/141
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Reconcilliation report and Bank Statement for the month ending March 31st, 2024 as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tTruth and Reconciliation Presentation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/142
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contribute $1,500.00 towards the Truth and Reconcilliation presentation hosted by the Swan Valley School Division on March 25th, 2024.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tReserve Transfer: Pine River Fire Hall Grant<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/143
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer of $220,000.00 to the General Reserve Fund representing the grant amount for the Pine River Fire Hall project.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tHarapiak Bridge: Get 2024 Price and Availability<\/p>\n
5.6\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/144
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20240407 to 20240448 be approved for payment in the amount of $56,936.31, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,876.24 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
6.1\tBirch River Garbage and Recycling Pickup Contractor<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/145
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a formal contract with G. Stevenson for the waste and recycling pickup for Birch River 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
6.2\tPublic Works Job Description<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/146
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Public Works job description as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
Councillor Pedersen declared a conflict of interest and did not vote on Resolution Number 2024\/147.<\/p>\n
6.3\tPublic Works: Birch River Position<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/147
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire S. Ramsahai as the full-time Public Works position based out of Birch River;
\nAND THAT wages and employment specifications be as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/148
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #24\/2024 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tManitoba Association of Fire Chiefs Conference<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/149
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Fire Chief Dave Forbes of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the MAFC Annual Conference to be held June 6-8th, 2024 in Virden, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.2\tMAFC Membership<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/150
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve membership to the Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs for Fire Chief Andy Schellenberg.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tSale of Surplus Capital Assets<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/151
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the sale of the following municipal surplus assets in the local Eisner’s Auction:
\n1985 GMC Fire Truck;
\nSchulte Rough Cut Mower;
\nSickle Mower;
\nVarious water tanks.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tLand Sale Request<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/152
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Pt. SW 6-33-20W; in Mountain South, MB [Roll#103300.000] from P. Chartrand in the amount of the assessed value plus any legal or transfer costs;
\nAND THAT the transfer be subject to the following conditions:
\nThe Rural Municipality of Mountain is under no obligation to provide access to such parcels, now or upon future request;
\nThe parcel is sold in the as is\/where is condition.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tSpeed Signs: MPI Program<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/153
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS excessive speed has been a factor for both the community of Cowan and Mafeking;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby make request through the new speed radar sign request program with Manitoba Public Insurance to have signs installed in both the community of Mafeking and Cowan;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tG.I.S Funding: Commitment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/154
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS crime of all types and levels of security have risen in the Swan River Valley, including the communities within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, to a point where it is affecting our citizens ability to thrive in our communities;
\nAND WHEREAS the Council’s of the Swan River Valley have concern and noted a need to provide further assistance to the RCMP force deployed in the Valley to prevent crime, to maintain peace and order, and security within their respective municipalities;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby support a porportionate annual contribution, in accordance with a signed written agreement between the Valley municipalities, required to start-up the Swan Valley G.I.S. Unit for the necessary three year term, contingent upon participation of all four municipalities.
\nFor: 6 Against: 1
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
10.5\tShewchuk Bridge: Weight Restriction<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/155
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS the bridge located at the NE 4-32-21W, commonly known as the Shewchuk Bridge, requires the restriction of weight to preserve the integrity of the bridge until the municipality can make arrangements for repairs or replacement;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby reduce and mark the Shewchuk Bridge to a 3 tonne weight restriction;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby make application to the Provincial Drainage and Water Control for the replacement of the Shewchuk bridge with appropriate sized culverts;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.6\tProperty Cleanup: Davy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/156
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS a devastating house fire has resulted in a destroyed property at 315 Lorne Ave South, Birch River, with no cleanup efforts by the insurance company;
\nAND WHEREAS there is concern from both a property standards concern as well as public health and safety;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue a Property Cleanup Order for the property described as 315 Lorne Ave S, Birch River (Roll Number 300760.000) with a deadline of September 30th, 2024;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.7\tProperty Cleanup Report: Reviewed<\/p>\n
10.8\tPine River Fire Hall – Fuel: Investigate Pricing<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tFarmland Beaver and Predator Control Program: Review Provincial Response<\/p>\n
11.2\tSwan River RCMP Detachment Report: Review<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/157
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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 May 8th, 2024.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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