{"id":40309,"date":"2025-08-30T07:51:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T12:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40309"},"modified":"2025-09-19T13:40:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T18:40:33","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-august-13-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2025\/08\/30\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-august-13-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – August 13, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Coundil of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. <\/p>\n

<\/br>Members Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Arnie Pedersen.
\nCouncillor Wyatt 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\/263
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the August 13th, 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\/264
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 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

4.1\tRoad By-Law: Heavy Haulers Discussion<\/p>\n

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

4.2\tRoad Maintenance Reserve: Gravel Stockpile<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/265
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 03\/25, being a By-Law to provide for the repayment to the Road Maintenance reserve fund for stockpile gravel usage, be given first reading.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4.3\tBank Time Policy<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/266
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby amend the Employment Handbook to include the Bank Time policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT such policy shall take effect beginning August 13th, 2025, all hours that may be applicable to this bank time policy shall be in accordance with previous arrangements.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n

5.1\tMunicipal Financial Statements: Review Revenues and Expenses to Date<\/p>\n

5.2\t2024 Audited Financial Statements: Need SVPD Financial Statements<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2025\/267
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept and approve the Bank Statement and Reconciliation for the month ending July 31st, 2025, as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.4\tTaxes Added<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/268
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby add the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nROLL\tAMOUNT
\n196700.000\t$105.55\tHAY SHELTER
\n155100.000\t$44.63\tHAY SHELTER
\n257700.000\t$170.45\tPOLE SHED
\n28700.000\t$130.43\tEXEMPT TO TAXABLE
\n266600.000\t$765.88\tNEW HOUSE
\n268200.000\t$148.59\tPORCH AND MOBILE HOME
\n1200.000\t$163.14\tEXEMPT TO TAXABLE
\n301577.000\t$241.11\tMACHINE SHED & BINS
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.5\tTaxes Cancelled<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/269
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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\tAMOUNT
\n257800.000\t($78.11)\tHOUSE NOT LIVEABLE
\n300089.000\t($237.13)\tREMOVED VACANT HOME & BIN
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.6\tGrant Program: From The Ground Up<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/270
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase and installation of playground equipment from Blue Imp Inc. in accordance with the From the Ground Up Grant Program as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.7\tCatalis – ERP Renewal Agreement<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/271
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the renewal agreement with Catalis-ERP 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

5.8\tOverdue Accounts Receivable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/272
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\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

5.9\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/273
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250608 to 20250652 be approved for payment in the amount of $385,134.39; Council Indemnities in the amount of $6,479.62 as per By-Law 03\/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 413 to 452 in the amount of $30,988.90 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $8,454.86 for Receiver General for July be hereby approved.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. \tPersonnel<\/p>\n

6.1\tAdmin Clerk Position: Review Details<\/p>\n

6.2\tBirch River Pool Personnel<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/274
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain offer multi-year seasonal work to both pool employees as per Employee Wages section of Employee Handbook.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

7. \tWork Orders<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/275
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #42\/2025 to #43\/2025 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 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<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/276
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain publicly tendered the Pine River new structure project, with tenders closing July 8th, 2025;
\nAND WHEREAS one submission was received, which was above the anticipated budget of the Municipality;
\nAND WHEREAS the contractor reviewed the municipal budget and made propositions and alterations to the scope of the project in order to fall within our budget;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby reject the amendments and original tender of CW2.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.2\tPine River Fire Hall Project Management<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/277
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby terminate the Professional Consulting Services Agreement in accordance with the required 30 day written notice;
\nAND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.3\t2025 Mowing<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/278
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the allocation methodology for the first cut mowing invoice from SilverDirt Works as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.4\tMountain North: Gravel Purchase<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/279
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of 1,049.2m3 of traffic gravel from Campbell Construction at a rate of $12.26\/m3, located in the Crown Land pit west of Birch River.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.5\tPurchase of NW 32-34-23W: Discussion on Gravel Exploration and Boundaries<\/p>\n

10.6\tL. McAdam Drainage Complaint: Awaiting Permits and Contractors<\/p>\n

10.7\tSV RISE: Discussion on Progression and Membership<\/p>\n

10.8\tRequest to Purchase: Ward Two<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/280
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Parcel G & H, Plan 65357; in Mountain South, MB [Roll#213375.000] from T. De Jersey for the reserve bid plus legal 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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.9\tRequest to Purchase: Birch River<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/281
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the offer to purchase of Lots 1\/2,3 and 4, Plan 1069; in Birch River, MB [Roll#300657.000, 300658.000, 300659.000] from E & G. Cornelissen for the reserve bid plus legal 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: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n

11.1\t2024 Airport Financial Statements: For Review<\/p>\n

11.2\tLUD of Pine River July\/August Minutes: Review<\/p>\n

11.3\tCommunity Event Request<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/282
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby declare the Annual Cowan Trail Celebration being held August 23rd, 2025 a community event and open to the public.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/283
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on August 27th, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:27 p.m.
\nFor: Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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