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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 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, 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 10:02 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/002
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 8th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/003
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held December 19th, 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\tLate Snowplow Account Request<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/004
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the Snowplow Account policy states that applications after October 31st, 2024 may be considered but will be subject to late fee, and the Rural Municipality of Mountian recieved a request for the NE 6-40-25W;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby allow the consideration of the application and approved the Snowplow Account for the NE 6-40-25W, upon receipt of the payment including late fee.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tInterim Audit Report: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tBank Statement and Reconciliation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/005
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Statement and Bank Reconciliation report for the month ending December 31st, 2024 as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tClimate Action Plan Grant Program: No Projects<\/p>\n
5.4\tLUD of Pine River 2023 Deficit Transfer<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/006
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the transfer from the LUD of Pine River Reserve Fund in the amount of $1,969.67 as per the 2024 Financial Plan for the 2023 Deficit Recovery.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/007
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250001 to 20250038 be approved for payment in the amount of $97,563.25, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $11,380.05 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \t2025 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1\tMemberships Payments<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/008
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2025 memberships as follows:
\n1. Ethelbert Vet District
\n2. Manitoba Crime Stoppers
\n3. Hudson Bay Route Association
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.2\t2025\/2026 Building Inspector Agreement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/009
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into an agreement with Ron Lewicki for Building Inspection Services for 2025\/2026 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
6.3\tBirch River Truck: Public Hearing Required<\/p>\n
7. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
7.1\tIn Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/010
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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
7.1.1\tSnowplowing<\/p>\n
7.1.2\tRidging Fields<\/p>\n
7.1.3\tOut of In Camera<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/011
\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: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
7.2\tMafeking Transfer Station Attendant<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/012
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS our policy states that those employees at our transfer stations that do not have access to a heated building are entitled to a vehicle heat allowance based on the current policy rates;
\nAND WHEREAS our Mafeking Transfer Station attendant made a request for such vehicle allowance for the January 2, 2025 date;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the requst for vehicle allowance pay rate for the January 2, 2025 date for the Mafeking Transfer Station attendant.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/013
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Order #01\/2025 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
9. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
10. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
10.1\t10:00 a.m. Variation Public Hearing: 2023 Land Sale Subdivision<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/014
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held a Public Hearing on January 8th, 2025 to hear the Zoning Variation Application #VAR01-2025 [RM of Mountain] for the property legally described as Part NE 17-36-23W, Cowan, MB;
\nAND WHEREAS there were no objections;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Zoning Variation Order #VAR01-2025 be approved as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.1.1\tSubdivision Requirement – Heritage Impact Assessment: Review<\/p>\n
10.2\tAMM Municipal Visit<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/015
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the AMM Municipal Visit Meeting to be held February 5th, 2025 in Birch River, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
11.1\tReconsideration of Resolution Number 2024\/408 (Chernyk Lease)<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/016
\nWHEREAS on November 29th, 2024 Council passed Resolution Number 2024\/408, cancelling the lease on Pt. SE 4-35-23W for non-payment;
\nAND WHEREAS payment has been received in full for the 2024 lease term;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby dispose of Resolution Number 2024\/408 and maintain the lease agreement for Pt. SE 4-35-23W in accordance with the agreement terms and conditions.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.2\tDust Control: Private Applications 2025<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/017
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby offer the private dust control program as per the dust control policy at a rate of $460.00 per application for the 2025 year.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.3\tPine River Fire Hall Renovation\/Upgrades: Discussion<\/p>\n
11.4\t2024 Gravel Crushing: Discussion on Stockpile<\/p>\n
12. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
12.1\tBirch River Tractor: Duron Response<\/p>\n
12.2\tWall of Remembrance Request<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2024\/018
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the Business Sponsor Advertisement in the National Wall of Remembrance book to a maximum of $299.00 plus tax.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12.3\tRonald McDonald House: Donation
\nResolution No: 2025\/019
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Ronald McDonald House Charities in the amount of $500.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12.4\t2025 Emergency Plan Review: No Recommendations<\/p>\n
12.5\tLUD of Pine River Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
12.6\tSmall Claims: Update<\/p>\n
13. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/020
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on January 22nd, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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