{"id":41018,"date":"2026-09-05T07:43:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T12:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=41018"},"modified":"2026-09-04T19:21:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:21:19","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-august-12-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2026\/09\/05\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-august-12-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – August 12, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Minutes of the Regular Meeting of council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
\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.
\nFinance Officer Zandra McCorrister was present. <\/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\/252
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the August 12, 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\/253
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Brad Wyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 22, 2026 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 5 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

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

4.1 Charitable Donation Policy: Discussion<\/p>\n

5. Financial<\/p>\n

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

5.2 Bank Reconciliation<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/254
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Bank Statement, Bank Reconciliation and Financial Statements for the month ending July 31st, 2026 as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.3 IT Monthly Services and Computer Quote<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/255
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the monthly agreement for IT and Cyber Security services as well as the purchase of office equipment 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

5.4 Pine River Lawn Sweep<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/256
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of a Cub Cadet lawn sweep for Pine River to a maximum of $1,000.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.5 2026 Airport Commission Budget<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/257
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the 2026 budget for the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission including the municipal requirements of $9,405.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.6 2026 Project Listing: Discussion and Review<\/p>\n

5.7 Tax Cancellations<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/258
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby cancel the following taxes to the applicable Tax Roll:
\nROLL\tTAX CANCELLATION\tREASON
\n300376.000\t-$328.67\tMobile Home Removed
\n223600.000\t-$511.67\tSplit from Roll to Roll
\n301168.000\t-$511.15\tResidence Removed
\n113500.000\t-$1572.25\tHome Gutted:Fire
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.8 Tax Additions<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/259
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\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\tTAX ADDITION\tREASON
\n31500.000\t$306.51\tExempt to Taxable
\n31700.000\t$286.50\tExempt to Taxable
\n237200.000\t$179.27\tExempt to Taxable
\n223600.000\t$67.71\tSplit from Roll to Roll
\n223660.000\t$479.86\tSplit from Roll to Roll
\n301168.000\t$83.66\tAssessment Increase
\n278100.000\t$9.37\tExempt to Taxable
\n98100.000\t$246.27\tExempt to Taxable
\n98300.000\t$245.42\tExempt to Taxable
\n100300.000\t$108.75\tExempt to Taxable
\n278120.000\t$3.92\tExempt to Taxable
\n301346.500\t$511.94\tHome Added to Roll
\n302023.000\t$283.38\tVerandah, Shed & Garage Added
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

5.9 Accounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/260
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20260572 to 20260624 be approved for payment in the amount of $668,236.43, Council Indemnities in the amount of $8,026.85 as per By-Law 04\/26 and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $36,373.72 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $10,106.83 for Receiver General for July be hereby approved.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. Personnel<\/p>\n

6.1 Birch River Fire Chief<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/261
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the appointment of Jim Henry as the Fire Chief to the Mountain North Fire Department as of August 1, 2026.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

7. Work Orders<\/p>\n

7.1 Work Orders<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/262
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #47\/2026 to #53\/2026 attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

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

9.1 G5 Meeting: Swan River To Inform If They Are Hosting by August 19<\/p>\n

10. General Business<\/p>\n

10.1 DFA Update: Discussion<\/p>\n

10.2 After Action Review Meeting: September 9 @ 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

10.3 Emergency Coordinator Agreement: Discussion\/Review<\/p>\n

10.4 Birch River Sewer System: Review<\/p>\n

10.5 AMM Infrastructure Grant Application<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/263
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the grant application submission to the AMM Infrastructure Grant for our Emergency Backup Power Readiness Project for Birch River Lift Station.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.6 WSFN Fire Attendance<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/264
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the Mountain North Fire Department was requested by RCMP to attend a structure fire at WSFN on July 7, 2026;
\nAND WHEREAS Council has consistently informed WSFN they need to establish 911 services, and our municipality is not responsible to attend fires within their boundaries;
\nAND WHEREAS considering the request came from the RCMP, and potential life loss may have occured, the municipality did attend;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby invoice Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation for Fire Department Response in the amount of $6,650.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.7 Medical Services: Financial Management<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/265
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nWHEREAS on January 28, 2026 by Resolution Number 2026\/032 the RM of Mountain made a proposal to the Medical Professional Recruitment and Rentention committee for the Financial Management of their committee;
\nAND WHEREAS the proposal was accepted by the committee and all agreements signed;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby confirm the proposal terms and conditions as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

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

10.9 Westman Communications: Pine River<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/266
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the request from Westman Communications to directional drill fibre optic lines in Pine River through municipal property as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.10 Mafeking Transfer Station<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/267
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request Crown Lands to sell the portion of land commonly known as the road to our Mafeking Transfer Station, 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

10.11 1st Cut Mowing: No Concerns<\/p>\n

10.12 Gravel\/Grading Updates: Discussion<\/p>\n

11. Communications<\/p>\n

11.1 Pine River Rink RFQ<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/268
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the RFQ Pine River Outdoor Rink – Surface Preparation and Painting for public advertisement as presented.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.2 Northwest Manitoba Immigration Initiative: Review Program Information<\/p>\n

11.3 Cowan Community Trail Event<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/269
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby declare the 2026 Annual Cowan Trail Celebration being held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 a community event and open to the public.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.4 Donation Request: Birch River Jams & Jellies<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/270
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the donation to the Birch River Jams & Jellies in the amount of $100.00.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.5 Wildfire Equipment & Training Fund<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/271
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nWHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain was successful in obtaining funding through the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Fire Equipment and Training Fund;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to purchase the equipment and training items approved under the grant funding program.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

12. Adjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2026\/272
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\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 August 26, 2026.
\nMeeting adjourned at 12:32 p.m.
\nFor: 6 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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