The Rural Municipality of Grey council approved support for two RFNow fibre optic expansion projects and awarded several community donations during its Oct. 15 regular meeting.
Council voted unanimously to endorse RFNow’s plans to extend fibre service along Roads 38W, 48N and 49N, with the company responsible for locating all existing utilities before work begins.
Council also approved nearly $48,000 in community support funding under The Municipal Act. Local organizations receiving grants include the Elm Creek Skating Rink, Elm Creek Cemetery, Elm Creek Stay N Play, St. Claude & Haywood Curling Rink, the RM of Grey Fire Department, and several 4-H, library and community groups in Elm Creek and St. Claude.
Bo-Russ Contracting’s $22,631.25 quote was accepted for water service upgrades for A. Kroeker and R. Froese. Safety and emergency coordinator Micheline Painchaud was authorized to attend a Workplace Safety and Health Committee course in Winnipeg on Nov. 14 at a cost of $195 plus expenses.
Council also received reports from public works, utilities and local urban districts in Elm Creek, Haywood and St. Claude, and entered a closed session to discuss a human resources matter.
The next regular meetings of council are scheduled for Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. in Elm Creek.
