{"id":40967,"date":"2026-08-23T15:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T20:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=40967"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T20:51:15","slug":"rm-of-mountain-mintues-june-24-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2026\/08\/23\/rm-of-mountain-mintues-june-24-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Mintues – June 24, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.<\/p>\n

<\/br>
\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, and Brad Wyatt.
\nCAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as secretary. <\/p>\n

1. Call 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. Adoption of Agenda<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/238
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the July 22, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

Resolution No: 2026\/239
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 8, 2026 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

4.1 Gravel Rates Policy<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/240
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the gravel rates policy as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5. Financial<\/p>\n

5.1 Ward Financial Statements<\/p>\n

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

5.2 Bank Reconciliation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/241
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Statement, Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statement for the month ending June 31st, 2026 as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.3 From the Ground Up Grant: Unsuccessful<\/p>\n

5.4 Culvert Inventory<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/242
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS Council recognizes the importance of maintaining accurate records of municipal assets; and
\nWHEREAS discrepancies have been identified within the Municipality’s culvert inventory records, making it difficult to accurately reconcile current inventory levels;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain authorizes Administration to establish a new baseline culvert inventory in accordance with the Report from Council presented by the Finance Officer; and
\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Administration shall implement appropriate inventory tracking procedures including quarterly tracking and on site inventory records to ensure accurate records are maintained going forward.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.5 Culvert Order<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/243
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Culvert Order as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.6 Sandbag Order<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/244
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby order 20,000 sandbags for Future Emergency Mitigation.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.7 Level One Fire Fighting Course Completion<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/245
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Jim Henry for payment of 215 hours for Fire Fighting Level One and Hazardous Material Operations certificates at the current Fire Fighting rate as per the Fire Department Training and Reumbursement Policy.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.8 Schellenberg Business Taxes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/246
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nWHEREAS business taxes for roll number 65500.010 has sold ownership and will not continue business operations in 2026;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel business taxes for roll number 65500.010 in the amount of $120.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.9 Accounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/247
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20260535 to 20260571 be approved for payment in the amount of $232,971.80 and Direct Deposit Payroll numbers 868 to 886 in the amount of $14,512.50 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. Ward Reports & Work Orders<\/p>\n

6.1 Ward Reports<\/p>\n

6.2 Work Orders<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/248
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #43\/2026 to #46\/2026 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

7. Delegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n

8. Meeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n

9. General Business<\/p>\n

9.1 DFA Flood Repairs: Discussion<\/p>\n

9.2 Inspection of Municipal Bridges<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/249
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the Heavy Rains have caused significant damage to various locations and requires professional expertise to assess the extent, if any, damage to our municipal bridges;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Pier Solutions to assess all 7 bridges in Mountain South as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

9.3 Olinyk Bridge Repairs<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/250
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS the contractor who has been approved to do the Olinyk Bridge repairs as per the 2026 budget as suggested used stringers for the repairs, at a discount of $1,500.00;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby deny the suggestion of used stringers for the Olinyk Bridge repairs.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

9.4 Temporary Bridges – Similar to LP: Review Prices<\/p>\n

9.5 Mountain North Road Maintenance Contract: Review<\/p>\n

9.6 Property Cleanup: 101 Public Road, Pine River
\nTABLED<\/p>\n

10. Communications<\/p>\n

10.1 Birch River Tanker Truck: SV West Make Offer<\/p>\n

10.2 Red Cross Cleaning Kits: Available<\/p>\n

11. Adjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/251
\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 August 12, 2026.
\nMeeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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