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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, October 9th, 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 and Brad Wyatt.
\nCouncillor Pedersen was absent with notice.
\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\/338
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the October 9th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/339
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held September 25th, 2024 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
4.1\tAccessibility Plan<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/340
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the revisions to the 2025 Accessibility Plan.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tReserve Fund By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/341
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04\/2024, being a By-Law to renew the reserve fund provisions of the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tMonthly Financial Statement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/342
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Unaudited Financial Statement for the month ending August 31st, 2024 as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tBank Statement and Reconcilliation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/343
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Reconcilliation Report and Bank Statement for the month ending August 31st, 2024 as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tIMWD Beaver Bounty Program: Review<\/p>\n
5.5\tCCBF Reserve Transfer: 2024 Project<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/344
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Gas Tax (Canada Community Building Fund) Reserve Fund in the amount of $27,700.00 for the Bell River Bridge Seal Coat Project.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\tBR Generator: Final Project Reserve Transfer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/345
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the General Reserve Fund in the amount of $95,875.27 to pay for the Birch River Water Treatment Plant Generator Project.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.7\tMowers: Reserve Transfer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/346
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the General Reserve Fund in the amount of $38,752.00 to pay for the Birch River and Mafeking mower purchase.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.8\tProperty Cleanup: Reserve Transfer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/347
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the General Reserve Fund in the amount of $103,129.36 to cover 2024 Property Cleanup Initiatives.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.9\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/348
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.9.1\tOverdue Account- WSFN Fire Call: Issue Final Warning Letter<\/p>\n
5.10\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/349
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20241107 to 20241153 be approved for payment in the amount of $498,248.82, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $6,096.05 as per By-Law 11\/18 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $9,549.63 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,073.39 for Receiver General for September be hereby approved.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
6.1\tCommittee Appointments Review<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/350
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2025 committee appointments as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/351
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #67\/2024 to #71\/2024 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tG4\/G8 Meeting: Review<\/p>\n
9.2\tEmergency Table Top Exercise: Review<\/p>\n
9.3\tPMH Harm Reduction Meeting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/352
\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 Prairie Mountain Health Harm Reduction Information meeting to be held October 10th, 2024 in Swan River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.4\tHudson Bay Route Association: AGM<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/353
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillor Wyatt of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Hudson Bay Route Association AGM to be held November 15th & 16th, 2024 in Yorkton, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.5\tAMM Convention: Move Meeting Dates<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/354
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby change the November 27th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council to November 29th, 2024.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9.6\tAMM Convention- RCMP Meeting: Schedule Meeting<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tTractor Purchase Update: Public Hearing Required<\/p>\n
10.2\tDrainage Survey<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/355
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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: NE 23-32-21W Ditch Cleanout;
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tPine River Fire Hall Design Plans<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/356
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the design plans for the Pine River Fire Hall as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tMunicipal Office: Investigate Costs for A\/C Repairs<\/p>\n
10.5\tRequest to Purchase: Mafeking<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/357
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Lots 9\/10, Block 1, Plan 1345; in Mafeking, MB [Roll#302057.000] from C. Boucher in the amount of the reserve bid, plus legal 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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tSwan River RCMP Report: Discuss Drug Enforcement Concerns<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/358
\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 October 23rd, 2024.
\nMeeting adjourned at 11:48 a.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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