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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Thursday, December, 19th 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
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\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
\nCouncillor Malcom and Laychuk were 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\/438
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the December 19th, 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\/439
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held December 11th, 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\tNoise By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/440
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05\/24, being a By-Law to regulate noise within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given second reading.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tNoise By-Law<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/441
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05\/24, being a By-Law to regulate noise within the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given third and final reading.<\/p>\n
Keith Behrmann – yes
\nDaniel Laychuk – absent
\nWilmer Malcolm – absent
\nJarrett Mosiondz – yes
\nArnie Pedersen – yes
\nNestor Rizok – yes
\nBrad Wyatt – yes
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.3\tUrban Civic Addressing Policy<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/442
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the Urban Civic Addressing Sign policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tMCBF Project Transfer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/443
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the Canada Community Building Reserve Fund in the amount of $82,000.00 for the Culvert Inventory Project under the Municipal Capacity Building Fund Grant.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.2\tFinalization of 2022 DFA Claim: Review of Ineligible Expenses<\/p>\n
5.3\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.4\tWard Budget Balances and Transfers: Review of Financial Situation at Year End<\/p>\n
5.5\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/444
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\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: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.6\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/445
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20241338 to 20241379 be approved for payment in the amount of $93,533.50, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $4,737.59 as per By-Law 11\/18 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $8,923.08 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment for Receiver General in the amount of $8,895.14 for December be hereby approved.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \t2025 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1\t2025 Interim Operating Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/446
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the following 2025 Interim Operating Budget as per Section 163 of the Municipal Act to allow for expenditures:
\nGENERAL OPERATING\t$580,000.00
\nGeneral Government\t$250,000.00
\nProtective\t$40,000.00
\nTransportation\t$150,000.00
\nEnvironmental Health\t$40,000.00
\nPublic Health & Welfare\t$20,000.00
\nEconomic Development\t$20,000.00
\nRecreation & Culture\t$10,000.00
\nFiscal\t$50,000.00
\nBIRCH RIVER UTILITY OPERATING\t$50,000.00
\nMAFEKING UTILITY OPERATING\t$30,000.00
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.2\t2025 Membership Payments<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/447
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2025 memberships as follows:
\nManitoba Municipal Administrators (CAO & Finance Officer)
\nFederation of Canadian Municipalities
\nCanadian\/Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs
\nManitoba Association of Municipal Emergency Coordinators
\nSV Chamber of Commerce
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.3\t2025 Capital Purchases<\/p>\n
6.3.1\t4×4 Truck: Birch River – Budget $50,000.00 General Reserve Purchase<\/p>\n
7. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
7.1\tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/448
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\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: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7.2\tOut of In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/449
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\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
8. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/450
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #79\/2024 to #80\/2024 attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
10. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
10.1\tG4 Meeting Attendance: Minitonas Host<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/451
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G4 meeting to be held in January 2025 in Mintonas, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
11.1\tChernyk Lease Agreement<\/p>\n
Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Rizok to reconsider Resolution Number. 2024\/408.
\nMotion will be reconsidered at the January 8th, 2024 meeting of Council.<\/p>\n
11.2\tLand Purchase Request: NE 25-35-23W: Cancel Sale Request<\/p>\n
11.3\tLes McAdam Drainage Complaint: Survey Results<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/452
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\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: Drainage for the NE 23-32-21W;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to submit such an application through the Water Licencing Portal.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
12.1\tLUD of Pine River Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
12.2\t2024 Community Service Award Nomination<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/453
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the 2024 nomination and recognize F. Abrahamson for their years of dedicated community service.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12.3\tRCMP Report: Swan River Detachment<\/p>\n
13. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/454
\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 January 8th, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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