{"id":39538,"date":"2024-09-07T17:54:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T22:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=39538"},"modified":"2024-09-07T17:54:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T22:54:20","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-july-24-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2024\/09\/07\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-july-24-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – July 24, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
\n<\/br>
\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
\nCAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as secretary. <\/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\/252
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 24th, 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\/253
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Variation Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of Council held July 10th, 2024 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n

5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n

Councillor Mosiondz joined the meeting.<\/p>\n

5.1\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n

5.2\tFire Fighters Association Donation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/254
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the donation in the amount of $95.00 towards the Birch River Fire Fighters Association for expenses related to the Wildfire Preparedness Day;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the annual donation to the Birch River Fire Fighters Association from the LUD of Birch River in the amount of $500.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.3\tLUD of Birch River Annual Donations<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/255
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue donation from the LUD of Birch River as budgeted in the annual service plan in the amounts of:
\n$500.00 for the Swan Valley Animal Protection League
\n$5000.00 towards the Birch River Swimming Pool.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.4\t2023 Audit Statement<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/256
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Draft Audited Financial Statement for the Year Ended December 31st, 2023 as prepared by Sensus Partership of Chartered Accountants;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and Finance Chair be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n

5.5\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/257
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20240802 to 20240860 be approved for payment in the amount of $97,061.49, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $18,097.21 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n

6.1\tFire Department Membership<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/258
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of S. Ramsahai to the Mountain North Fire Department in accordance with the Rural Municipality of Mountain By-Law No. 04\/23.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.2\tIn Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/259
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\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

6.3\tFinance Officer Letter<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2024\/260
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\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. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/261
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #49\/2024 to #50\/2024 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

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

9.1\tCT Scanner Grand Opening<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/262
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Swan Valley Hospital CT Scanner Grand Opening to be held July 31st, 2024 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

10.1\tSmall Claims File – SC23-14-00691: Decision Review<\/p>\n

10.2\tDrainage Works<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/263
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application for Licence to Construct Water Control Works for the Project Named: Ward Two Ditch Cleanout Project;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Intermountain Watershed District to complete the required surveys for the drainage applications;
\nAND THAT following the completion of required surveys, the CAO be authorized to submit such an application through the Water Licencing Portal.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.3\tPine River Fuel Storage<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/264
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council budget a maximum of $3000.00 towards the storage containment and setup for fuel tanks for the Pine River Fire Department usage.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.4\t2024 Gravel Program\/Gravel Checking: Councillor Discretion<\/p>\n

10.5\tBirch River Mower: Review<\/p>\n

10.6\tAttendance at Wuskwi Sipihk First Nations Fire<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/265
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS a representative of Wuskwi Sipihk First Nations requested the Birch River Fire Department to attend a fire on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nations land to extinguish a house fire;
\nAND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain attended such without the presence of an agreement;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue an invoice to Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation in the amount of Costs for equipment as per the current Fire Department Rates Policy.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n

11.1\tParkland RCMP Report: Review<\/p>\n

11.2\tSwan River RCMP Report: Review<\/p>\n

12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2024\/266
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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 August 14th, 2024.
\nMeeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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