{"id":40217,"date":"2025-08-02T07:58:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T12:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40217"},"modified":"2025-07-31T10:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:52:36","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-june-25-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2025\/08\/02\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-june-25-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes June 25, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\n

<\/br>Members Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann<\/p>\n

Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.<\/p>\n

CAO 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\/209
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 25th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.<\/p>\n

3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/210
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held June 11th, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

4.1\tFire Prevention & Emergency Services By-Law<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/211
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 02\/25, being a By-Law to provide for Fire Protection and Emergency Services for the Rural Municipality of Mountain, be given first reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n

5.1\tAudited Financial Statements: Discussion on Consolidated Entities<\/p>\n

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

5.3\tBank Statement and Reconciliation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/212<\/p>\n

Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Reconciliation Report and Bank Statement for the month ending May 31st, 2025 as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.4\tTaxes Added<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/213
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nRoll Number\tAmount\t \tDescription
\n260700\t197.67\t \tTRAILER ADDED
\n301168\t672.19\t \tPURCHASE- EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
\n262000\t606.33\t \tCHANGE GARAGE TO RESIDENCE
\n300375\t585.35\t \tPURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
\n42400\t149.54\t \tPURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
\n45700\t214.12\t \tPURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
\n119000\t187.72\t \tPURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
\n119200\t247.32\t \tPURCHASE – EXEMPT TO TAXABLE
\nTOTAL\t \t \t$2,860.24
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.5\tOverdue Utility Accounts<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/214
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid utility accounts be added to the real property tax account of each account holder as per Schedule “A” attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.6\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/215
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250436 to 20250485 be approved for payment in the amount of $60,525.42 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 348 to 361 in the amount of $10,278.53 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n

6.1\tIn Camera<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/216
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025\/217
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.3\tYears of Service Award<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/218
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve a Years of Service Award for the Finance Officer, being 25 years: $500.00 monetary plus memento gift.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025\/219
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #39\/2025 to #40\/2025 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

Councillor Wyatt joined the meeting.<\/p>\n

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

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

9.1\tG4 Meeting: Discussion<\/p>\n

9.1.1\tG4 Discussion: Committee Secretary<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/220
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS there has been discussion of the need for a secretary for various committees throughout the Swan River Valley in order to ensure the efficiency and operations of these committees;
\nAND WHEREAS a proposal was submitted and reviewed by the G4 committee with reference to municipalities funding this position;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby support the exploration of the proposal as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

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

Resolution No: 2025\/221
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of the NW 32-34-23W to a maximum of $85,000.00 plus legal fees, pending the completion of public hearing requirements.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.2\tRM of Mountain Stockpile RFQ: Need Further Information from Inspector Before Issuing RFQ<\/p>\n

10.3\tMowing Contract: Contract Non-Compliance<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/222
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the Municipality awarded the 2025 mowing contract to Double J contracting as per Resolution Number 2025\/073;
\nAND WHEREAS the contract has been severed by the contractor as they are no longer able to accomodate the schedule provided in the contract;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby inform and pursue Double J Contracting for the reiumbursement of additional costs for awarding the contract to another contractor.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.4\tMowing Contract: New Contractor<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/223
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS it is necessary to enter into a contract for the Rural Roadside Mowing Program for 2025 after the selected contractor is in non-compliance;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into a contract with Silver Dirt Works with the terms and conditions as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.5\tPine River Property Cleanup<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/224
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS Property Cleanup Order 2025-15 was extended by Council Resolution at their April 23rd, 2025 Council meeting with a deadline of June 30th, 2025;
\nAND WHEREAS the property owners have indicated that they have sold the property, the transfer is pending, and that the new owner is making progress at materially cleaning up the property in which it will comply with property standards of the Municipality;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby:
\nextend the Property Cleanup Order 2025-15 to September 30th, 2025 pending material renovations being started or completed by the early July inspections.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025\/225
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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 Pt. NE 8-35-20W 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 Pt. NE 8-35-20W 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

10.7\tLUD of Pine River Dissolution Survey Results: Review<\/p>\n

11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n

11.1\tSwan River Detachment RCMP Report: Review<\/p>\n

11.2\tAg in the Classroom Donation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/226
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Ag in the Classroom in the amount of $100.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/227
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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 July 9th, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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