The Rural Municipality of Thompson approved a new service contract for bylaw enforcement, advanced landfill expansion plans and moved to address a utility deficit during its regular meeting Feb. 12.
Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, Manitoba Division, to provide bylaw enforcement support services. Reeve Brian Callum and Chief Administrative Officer Melissa Brunel were authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the municipality.
Council also approved construction of a new waste disposal grounds cell, awarding the project to Horizon Earthworks based on its quotation and engineered specifications. The expansion is intended to ensure continued capacity at the municipal landfill.
In financial matters, council agreed to seek approval from the Public Utilities Board to recover a $31,233 operating deficit incurred by the Miami Water and Wastewater Utility in 2024. The recovery plan proposes raising $15,718 through a one-year rate rider of $0.77 per cubic metre, with the remaining $15,515 to be drawn from the utility’s accumulated surplus.
Additional spending included $17,201.48 for equipment supplied by Sea Hawk to the Miami Fire Department. Councillor Donna Cox also provided an update on planning progress for a new fire hall.
Representatives of Dunston Church provided an update on ongoing efforts to secure heritage designation and complete repairs, and requested financial support from the municipality to assist with restoration work and insurance.
Administration reported the municipality’s application to the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund was unsuccessful. Council also received updates on the Miami library garden project, the Miami Medical Clinic and potential expansion of the Town of Miami toward Steckly as part of long-term growth planning.
