{"id":40111,"date":"2025-06-28T11:04:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T16:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40111"},"modified":"2025-06-28T11:04:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T16:04:13","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-may-28-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2025\/06\/28\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-may-28-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – May 28, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
\n<\/br>
\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Arnie Pedersen.
\nCouncillors Malcolm and Wyatt 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: 2025\/172
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the May 28th, 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\/173
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 14th, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n

5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n

5.1\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n

5.2\tBellsite Recreation Payment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/174
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the payment to the Bellsite Community Centre in the amount of $1,500.00.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.3\tTaxes Added<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/175
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nROLL NO:\tAMOUNT:\tDescription:
\n67400.000\t$4.95\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n302057.000\t$28.54\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n36400.000\t$194.22\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n56000.000\t$11.66\tUpdate Land Class
\n147800.000\t$242.47\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n148100.000\t$122.36\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n148500.000\t$242.47\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n300700.000\t$26.84\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n300701.000\t$26.84\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n19400.000\t$173.90\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n26000.000\t$285.50\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n96700.000\t$243.37\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n75900.000\t$16.84\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n149450.000\t$54.38\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\n149400.000\t$140.74\tExempt to Taxable (RM Sale)
\nTOTAL\t$1,815.08
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.4\tTaxes Cancelled<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/176
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nROLL NUMBER:\tAMOUNT:\tDescription:
\n300294.000\t(547.82)\tRemoved Mobile Home
\n301476.000\t(149.81)\tVacancy Discount
\nTotal\t(697.63)
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.5\tFire Department Rates Policy<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/177
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the Fire Department Rates Policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.6\tWSFN Fires<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/178
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS fires started by Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation on April 23rd, 24th, 25th and May 7th, 2025 were not supervised and extended into the Rural Municipality of Mountain boundaries, having to be attended by the Rural Municipality of Mountain Fire Department;
\nAND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain has had to attend fires on behalf of Wuskwi Sipihk in the past, leading to fines issued by the Municipality in excess of the third offence provided under our Fire Prevention By-Law 04\/2023;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby issue a fine to Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation in the amount of:
\n3rd Offence for each offence occured to date for the year 2025, with Fire Department response Under the Fire Prevention By-Law, Section 7.5 provision;
\nCosts for equipment as per the current Fire Department Rates Policy.
\n\u200bFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.7\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/179
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250326 to 20250361 be approved for payment in the amount of $82,064.39 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 313 to 326 in the amount of $9,557.80 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n

6.1\tBirch River Pool Lifeguard<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/180
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby hire D. Werbicki as the Seasonal Lifegard for the Birch River Pool;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.2\tBirch River Pool Attendant: Deadline June 6th, 2025<\/p>\n

6.3\tPine River Public Works
\nTABLED<\/p>\n

7. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/181
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #28\/2025 to #36\/2025 attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n

9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n

10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n

10.1\tPine River Fire Hall: Update<\/p>\n

10.2\tIn Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/182
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\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 legal matters.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.3\tOut of In Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/183
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\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

10.4\tMunicipal Offer to Purchase<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/184
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nWHEREAS an offer to purchase was made under Resolution Number 2025\/166 and was not accepted;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby 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: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.5\tRequest to Purchase: Leased Lands<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/185
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase SE 8-33-21W and NE 8-33-21W; in Mountain South, MB [Roll#119000.000 & 119200.000] from Sweet Grass Ranch. in the amount of one and a half the assessed value plus any legal or 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: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.6\tLease Agreement: LGD Vested Parcel<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/186
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS an agreement between the municipality and MB Crown Lands required any parcels that were returned to the municipality would be required to sell or lease to the leaseholder until the lease term expires;
\nAND WHEREAS the leaseholder of the SE 8-35-22W has requested to lease the parcel rather than purchase under the lease agreement policy of the Municipality;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into lease agreement for the SE 8-35-22W as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.7\tRM Lands – Move to Resale Listing<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/187
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS certain parcels of land have been kept by the municipality over the years;
\nAND WHEREAS certain parcels pose no value to be kept and maintained by the municipality;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby move the lands included in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto to the Resale listing.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.8\tWeed Spraying Program: Include in 2026 Budget<\/p>\n

10.9\tGravel Contracts 2025 Progress: Update<\/p>\n

11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n

11.1\tRCMP GIS: Update<\/p>\n

11.2\tAquatic Invasive Species Grant Program: No Interest<\/p>\n

12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/188
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\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 June 11th, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
\nFor: Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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