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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at the Rural Municiaplity 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 10:40 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n
2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/038
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the February 12th, 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\/039
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 22nd, 2025 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\tDevelopment Plan: Provincial Review<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/040
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS the Province of Manitoba has had the opportunity to review the proposed Development Plan proposed by the Swan Valley Planning District;
\nAND WHEREAS Council has had the opportunity to review the comments, requirements, and considerations of the Province;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby:
\nApprove the proposal as submitted (200 AU).
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tBank Statement and Reconciliation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/041
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Statement and Reconciliation report for the month ending January 31st, 2025 as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.2\tWrite Off Outstanding Penalty<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/042
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS payment for Invoice 20240117 was received by the Municipal Office, but did not include the portion of the penalty in the amount of $179.39;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby write off $179.39 on Invoice 20240117.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/043
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the unpaid accounts receivable accounts, presented in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto, be added to the real property tax account of each account holder.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/044
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250075 to 20250114 be approved for payment in the amount of $118,022.71, including Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,445.71 as per By-Law 03\/16 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $17,596.45 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $6,397.96 for Receiver General for the month of January be hereby approved.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \t2025 Budget<\/p>\n
6.1\tMafeking Transfer Station: Power<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/046
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quotation from Kornelsen Electric, Project Number 25-001, for power supply to the Mafeking Transfer Station in the amount of $10,911.31;
\nAND THAT the project be included in the 2025 Financial Plan with funds budgeted through the General Operating Budget.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.2\tBirch River Water Plant: Lighting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/047
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quote from Kornelsen Electric for upgrades to the Birch River Water Plant lighting, with adjustments as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.3\tLow Level Crossing Work: Ward Three<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/048
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the quotation from Pier Solutions for a concrete extension at the Dutchak Low Level Crossing in the amount of $35,800.00;
\nAND THAT the funds from the project be included in the 2025 Financial Plan payable from the Ward Three CCBF Funds.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.4\tNorthWest Regional Immigrant Services<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/049
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the annual donation towards the NorthWest Regional Immigrant Services in the amount of $1,000.00.
\nAND THAT Councillor Laychuk be appointed to the board on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.5\tFrom the Ground Up Grant: Mafeking Christmas Lights<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/050
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the grant application for Christmas Lights in Mafeking as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT if successful, the Municipal portion be taken from the LUD of Mafeking Reserve Fund in the 2025 Financial Plan.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.6\tAllocation of Recycling Costs<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/051
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain allocate 100% of wages\/contract costs for garbage and recycling pickup in Birch River and Pine River to be expensed to the LUD budgets.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.7\tTourism\/Economic Development Budget: No Further Memberships<\/p>\n
6.8\tLUD of Pine River Service Plan & Budget<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/052
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Pine River has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Pine River, attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.9\t5 Year Capital Plan: Discussion<\/p>\n
7. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
7.1\tOvertime Hours: Review<\/p>\n
8. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/053
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #05\/2025 to #08\/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. Public Hearing: Equipment Purchases<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/054
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS a Public Hearing was held on February 12th, 2025 to hear representation towards the proposed equipment purchases of the Rural Municipality of Mountain prior to the adoption of the 2025 Financial Plan;
\nAND WHEREAS there were some in attendance and made presentation;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby confirm the purchase specifications as provided in the Public Notice Information.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tDiscussion on AMM Meeting Reschedule: For AMM Spring Convention<\/p>\n
10.3\tAMM Spring Convention Attendance<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/055
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the AMM Spring Convention to be held April 14-16th, 2025 in Winnipeg, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\tEmergency Plan Review: Schedule for Council Meeting Date<\/p>\n
11. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
11.1\tHeritage Impact Assessment: Consultants<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/056
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract North Roots Research to complete the required Heritage Impact Assessment for the subdivision of the NE 17-36-23W;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.2\tMountain North Gravel Contract: Discuss Different Pit Location<\/p>\n
11.3\tSnowplowing: Discussion on Priorities, Concerns and Contracts<\/p>\n
11.4\tSpraying Program: Municipal Ditches<\/p>\n
11.5\t2025 Land Sale Auction<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/057
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract McKay Real Estate & Auction Co. to facilitate the 2025 online land sale auction, offering the following properties at the reserve bid in accordance with our municipal policy:
\nNW 3-32-22W
\nSW 10-32-22W
\nNE 8-33-21W
\nSE 8-33-21W
\nSW 14-40-26W
\nPT. SW 26-39-26W
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11.6\tRequest to Purchase: Pine River<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/058
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase Lot 5, Plan 972; in Pine River, MB [Roll#67400.000] from B. Basaraba in the amount of the reserve bid plus transfer 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: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
12.1\tLUD Survey: Make Available to the Public<\/p>\n
12.2\tManitoba Transportation & Infrastructure Strategic Report: Review<\/p>\n
12.3\tCanada Post Review<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/059
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain has been made aware that a Commission has been established by the Federal Minister of Labour, Steven MacKinnon, to examine the future of the public post office including any changes to the Canadian Postal Service Charter in response to the 2024 postal strike;
\nAND WHEREAS the Municipality relies heavily upon the post offices for daily operations and mandated government processes;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby make submission to the Ministers responsible for Labour and Canada Post to request that any significant adjustments to the operations or Charter be brought for a thorough review, giving all stakeholders the opportunity to provide submissions and considerations.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12.4\tClimate Change Projections: RM of Mountain<\/p>\n
12.5\tSwan River RCMP Report January: Review<\/p>\n
13. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/060
\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 February 26th, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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