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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 14th, 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, 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: 2025\/155
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 14th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/156
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and the Financial Plan Public Hearing held April 23rd, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
Councillor Wyatt joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
4.1\tLUD of Mafeking and Birch River Dissolution<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/157
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS The Municipal Act states:
\n66(1) The dissolution of a local urban district may be initiated
\n(b) by a request to the minister from the Council of the Municipality in which the local urban district is located if in two consecutive general elections, there are not at least two persons nominated as members of the committee of the local urban district.
\nAND WHEREAS there were not at least two persons nominated as members of the committee of the Local Urban District of Birch River and Mafeking in the 2018 and 2022 General Elections;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request the minister initiate the dissolution of the Local Urban District of Birch River and Mafeking.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tLUD of Pine River Dissolution: Request Feedback from Community<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tBank Statement and Reconciliation<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/158
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Statement and Reconciliation report for the month ending April 30th, 2025 as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tUncollectable MPI Account<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/159
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS the municipal office was informed by MPI that there was no coverage for the fire department response associated with Invoice Number 20240152;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby write off Invoice 20240152 as uncollectable.
\nFor: 6 Against:<\/p>\n
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.4\tTractor Forks – Purchase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/160
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of tractor forks for the Birch River McCormick Tractor from T.I.C Parts.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.5\tIMWD Beaver Bounty Program: Review<\/p>\n
5.6\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/161
\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
5.7\tAccounts Receivable – WSFN Fires 2025: Awaiting Final Reports<\/p>\n
5.8\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/162
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250274 to 20250325 be approved for payment in the amount of $168,114.61, Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,925.74 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 293 to 312 in the amount of $10,326.83 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nFURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT Cheque No. 20250276 be void as incorrect vendor used;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $4,603.04 for Receiver General for April 2025 be hereby approved.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
6.1\tBirch River Pool Personnel: One Interview Scheduled<\/p>\n
6.2\tPine River Seasonal Public Works
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
7. \tWork Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/163
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #22\/2025 to #27\/2025 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tJune District Meeting<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/164
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and CAO of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the 2025 AMM June District Meeting to be held June 17th, 2025 in Gilbert Plains, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tGravel Exploration<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/165
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby make application for Quarry Lease on the LS 11,14 NW 29-44-25W for road maintenance aggregate;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.1.1\tMunicipal Offer to Purchase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/166
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby make an offer to purchase the NW 32-34-23W as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\t2025 Land Sale Auction Results<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/167
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the Municipality facilitated an auction with four properties on April 28th, 2025, three of which met the reserve bid and were successfully sold;
\nAND WHEREAS one property did not meet the reserve bid, but Council feels that accepting this offer would be beneficial for the Municipality;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the bid of $10,000.00 for Roll Number 300375.000;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tWeed Spraying Program
\nTABLED<\/p>\n
10.4\tProperty Cleanup: Asbestos Testing\/Abatement<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/168
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hire Parkland Cleaners and Restoration for asbestos testing for all derelict housing included on the 2025 Property Cleanup Listing.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.5\tCowan Wayside Park: Need Approval for Structures<\/p>\n
10.6\tPine River Fire Hall: Update<\/p>\n
10.7\tGravel Contracts 2025: Schedule and Maps Required<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tBrandon Regional Health Centre<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/169
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation in the amount of $1,000.00.
\nFor: 5 Against: 1 (Behrmann)
\nCARRIED<\/p>\n
11.2\tParkland Caucus: Discussion for G4 Meeting<\/p>\n
11.3\tRCMP Swan River Report: Review<\/p>\n
11.4\tLUD of Mafeking Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
11.5\tLUD of Pine River Minutes: Review<\/p>\n
11.6\tTariffs Letter from Minister Simard: Review<\/p>\n
11.7\tAppointment to Cedar Lake<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/170
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby re-appoint Brad Wyatt to the Community Futures Cedar Lake Region Committee.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/171
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on May 28th, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:12 p.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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