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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 11th, 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, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
\nCouncillor Mosiondz 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\/189
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 11th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/190
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 28th, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 4 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n
Councillor Wyatt and Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n
4.1\tSpecial Service Levy Proposal: Per Lot Fee<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/191
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby propose and advertise for a Special Service Levy: within the limits of the LUD of Birch River, Mafeking and Pine River the flat rate of $75.00 per lot with provision for an annual escalator of up to 10% taxed on taxable and grant-in-lieu properties only.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
4.2\tPrivate Dust Control: Discussion on Municipal Maintenance of Such Sites<\/p>\n
5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n
5.1\tWard Financial Statements: Review<\/p>\n
5.2\tRM Trailer Purchase<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/192
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of 18′ I Beam Deckover 7,000lb axle trailer from Assiniboine Trailer Sales to a maximum of $8,700.00 plus taxes and registration;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
5.3\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/193
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\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
5.4\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/194
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250362 to 20250435 be approved for payment in the amount of $257,772.22; Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,713.38 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 327 to 340 in the amount of $10,600.99 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $10,766.70 for Receiver General for May be hereby approved.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n
6.1\tBirch River Pool Attendant<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/195
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire K. Hollier as Birch River Pool Attendant;
\nAND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
6.2\tPine River Public Works: No Hire At This Point<\/p>\n
7. \tWard Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/196
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #37\/2025 to #38\/2025 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n
8.1\t11:00 a.m. R. Wowchuk, Cowan Wayside Park<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/197
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS plans for the Cowan Wayside Park were discussed with Council today, including an educational display and future cook shack project;
\nAND WHEREAS the Friends of Cowan Park have a letter of understanding with the Municipality specifically related to the addition of any structures to the site;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Friends of Cowan Park plans for an educational display and request that the future cook shack project be reviewed with Council during the design phase.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
8.2\t10:30 a.m. D. Forbes: Fire Department Rates<\/p>\n
8.2.1\tSGI Billing: Bill Based on Fire Department Rates<\/p>\n
9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n
9.1\tG4 Meeting: Swan Valley West<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/198
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G4 Meeting to be held June 23rd, 2025 in Swan Valley West, MB;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n
10.1\tPine River Fire Hall: Consultant Update<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/199
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the updated Consultant fees based on the project scope alteration and new tendering requirements;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.2\tPine River Fire Hall Drawings<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/200
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the drawings for the Pine River Fire Hall as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto, with the following adjustments:
\nwall exhaust fan with humidistat be included in the building design;
\nattic access be from the exterior gable ends only and removed from page 4 of the interior designs pending approval from AHJ;
\n26 gauge metal used throughout the building including the roof;
\nthe secondary man door be moved to the south side of the building pending approval of the AHJ;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to advertise for the tender of such construction as per the design drawings.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.3\tLP Request: Road on RM Property<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/201
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS a request from Louisiana Pacific was received to utilize the existing logging road that encrouches on the NW 2-43-26W municipally owned parcel;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby allow the encrouchment as long as no further road construction is completed on this parcel without Council approval.
\nFor: 5 Against: 1 (Wyatt)
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.4\t2025 Mountain North Gravel Contract<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/202
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the RFQ for Mountain North Crushing Contract as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.5\tProperty Cleanup Birch River\/Mafeking<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/203
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS Property Cleanup Order Numbers 2025-01 and 2025-03 were not in complaince with the deadline included in the Order;
\nAND WHEREAS the Municipality completed the required cleanup and paid for all invoices;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby invoice the property owner for cleanup costs to comply with Property Cleanup Order Numbers 2025-01 and 2025-03.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.6\tProperty Cleanup Order: Application for Appeal<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/204
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS an application for appeal was received for Property Cleanup Order Number 2025-16 and was reviewed by Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby consider the application for appeal and confirm the ORDER.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.7\tFlin Flon Wild Fires: Assistance<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/205
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the use of equipment and personnel to assist in the Flin Flon Wild Fires based on the conditions that all municipal fire departments not be depleated of equipment or manpower;
\nAND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
10.8\tFlin Flon Wild Fire Evacuees: Waste Disposal<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/206
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nWHEREAS there are many evacuees that have been staying in the Rural Municipality of Mountain during the manditory evacuation of Flin Flon and surrounding area;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby remove the bag limits and subsequent tipping fees for household waste disposal during the time of the Flin Flon evacuation.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n
11.1\tRequest for Donation: 4H Club Achievement Night<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/207
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the 4H Achievement Night in the amount of $50.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n
12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n
Resolution No: 2025\/208
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on June 25th, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
\nFor: Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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