{"id":39513,"date":"2024-08-18T07:54:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T12:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=39513"},"modified":"2024-08-18T00:12:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T05:12:57","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-july-10-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2024\/08\/18\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-july-10-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – July 10, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
\n<\/br>
\nMembers Present:<\/p>\n

Reeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt.
\nCouncillor Malcolm and Councillor Pedersen were absent with notice.<\/p>\n

CAO Paige Wozny was present and acted as secretary.<\/p>\n

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

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2024\/230
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 10th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2024\/231
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held June 26th, 2024 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\tDevelopment Plan Review<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/232
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the DRAFT Development Plan as presented and prepared by Urban Systems.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4.2\tReview Private Public Works Policy: Public Works Do Not Have Time to Complete Private Works<\/p>\n

5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n

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

5.2\tRecreation Funding – Mafeking: Make Donations to Committees or Organizations<\/p>\n

5.3\tDisaster Mitigation and Preparedness Program Funding<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/233
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS we have received the funding under the Mitigation and Preparedness program in the amount of $8,295.70;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the expenditure of such funds towards the municipal portion of the Mafeking Creek Stabilization project;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT any cost overages for the project will be paid from the Ward Six budget.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.4\tMafeking Creek Stabilization<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/234
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS the Swan Lake Watershed District has approved a partnership agreement for a stabilization of the Mafeking Creek;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the partnership agreement as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.5\tRural Civic Addressing Sign Project<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/235
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS there was a significant misstatement with the quote from Fox Canada that was approved by Resolution No. 2024\/197 on the June 12th, 2024 meeting;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve ATS Traffic for the purchase and installation of the Rural Civic Addressing project as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.6\tCertificate of Judgement Order – Padley Property Cleanup<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/236
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS a judgement order was issued in favor of the Rural Municipality of Mountain for file Number SC24-14-00701 in the amount of $9,475.19;
\nAND WHEREAS it is anticipated that the defendant is not prepared to make payment;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby apply for application through the Court of Kings Bench to:
\nGarnish funds from the defendants financial institution
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.7\tCheque Cancellation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/237
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Number 20240688, issued at the June 26th, 2024 meeting be hereby cancelled.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.8\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/238
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20240720 to 20240801 be approved for payment in the amount of $57,531.23, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,646.37 as per By-Law 11\/18 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $11,979.84 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $8,763.05 for Receiver General for June 2024 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n

6.1\tIn Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/239
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\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: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.2\tOut of In Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/240
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\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: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.3\tMunicipal Employee Emergency Sick Benefit<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/241
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Municipal Employee Emergency Sick Benefit for the Finance Officer to a maximum as stated within the employee policy manual.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/242
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #43\/2024 to #47\/2024 attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

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

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

10.1\tBirch River Mower<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/243
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS significant repairs are required to the new Bobcat mower that was purchased for Birch River;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby ship the mower back to Duron Equipment via Gardewine for replacement or reimbursement.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.2\tMutual Aid Agreement: Wording Clarification Required Prior to Approval
\nTABLED<\/p>\n

10.3\tBirch River Tanker<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/244
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the cost estimate for the repairs to the Birch River 1995 Fort Garry Pumper from Forbchuk Ventures.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.4\tVariation Order: Vanderwolf<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/245
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a Public Hearing on July 10th, 2024 to hear the Zoning Variation Application #VAR01-2024 [Vanderwolf] for the property legally described as Lot 1, Block 6, Plan 767, Pine River, MB;
\nAND WHEREAS there were no objections, or all objections were heard and considered;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Zoning Variation Order #VAR01-2024 be approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.5\tApplication for Approach<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/246
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the application for approach under the Approach Policy on the Pt. Lot 4, Plan 751 (301781.000);
\nAND THAT the Municipality be responsible for 100% of all costs associated with the construction.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.6\tPine River Fuel Storage: Investigate Storage Options<\/p>\n

10.7\tBirch River Lutheran Church: Not Interested in Pursuing Transfer<\/p>\n

10.8\tHarapiak Bridge – Alternative Options: Investigate Bridge Costs
\nTABLED<\/p>\n

10.9\tBirch River Water Distribution System Repairs: Investigate Repair of Hydrants vs. Replacement<\/p>\n

10.10\tRFQ Concrete Work – Ward Three Low Level Crossings<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/247
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the attached invitational tender RFQ for Concrete Work upgrades to the Low Level Crossing on Road 121W.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n

11.1\t2024 Tax Sale<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/248
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS the 2024 Tax Sale will be held on October 30th, 2024;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby set the reserve bid for the 2024 Tax Sale as per Section 372 of the Municipal Act to tax arrears and costs;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the terms and conditions be set as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2024\/249
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Ag in the Classroom in the amount of $100.00.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.3\tHistorical Museum & Display<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/250
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Remembering the Years Historical Museum & Display Committee in the amount of $50.00 from the Rural Municipality, and $50.00 from the LUD of Birch River.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/251
\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 July 24th, 2024.
\nMeeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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