The council of the Rural Municipality of Thompson advanced drainage planning, infrastructure reviews and several administrative approvals during its regular meeting Jan. 28.
Councillor Cody Faux reported on recent drainage committee discussions, noting multiple sites are expected to move forward for survey and permitting in 2026 as the municipality continues managing water flow and land improvements.
Public works staff updated council on 2025 utility performance, equipment mowing plans, workshop inspections and the use of Starlink satellite internet on municipal equipment to improve connectivity in the field.
At the waste disposal grounds, councillors reviewed quotes for construction of a new landfill cell and discussed annual tonnage, along with planning for 2026 office and site improvements.
Chief administrative officer Melissa Brunel’s report included updates from a recent safety committee meeting, a community night held Jan. 26, and upcoming tenders for mowing and gravel hauling. Composting and electronic recycling initiatives, along with Manitoba Water Services Board capital requests, were also reviewed.
Financial matters included authorization of $390,952.34 in accounts.
Council gave third and final reading to its annual borrowing bylaw, enabling short-term borrowing to manage municipal cash flow through the year.
A $1,000 property tax reimbursement was approved for the Miami Arts Association after the group submitted receipts in place of a formal tax exemption.
Council also appointed itself as the board of revision for the 2026 assessment year, with Reeve Brian Callum serving as chair and the CAO acting as secretary. The hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8 at 9 a.m.
A minor subdivision application creating a 14,849-square-foot lot was approved.
Council further passed a resolution indicating no concerns with proposed entrance roadwork by Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, including construction of 6:1 slopes that will extend onto municipal railbed property.
