The Rural Municipality of Thompson council approved a number of agreements and funding items during its Sept. 25 regular meeting, focusing on infrastructure, community projects and staff initiatives.
Council endorsed a Redboine Watershed District request to license a water retention and expansion project and authorized the CAO to sign a snow removal agreement for the upcoming winter. An agreement with the Miami Active Living Centre Inc. was also approved.
A GRO grant application will be submitted to support upgrades at the municipality’s waste disposal grounds, with council approving a $7,779 payment for related work to be covered through a reserve fund transfer.
Council also adopted August financial statements and bank reconciliations, and approved accounts payable totalling $135,869.
The Miami Arts Association received council support through a letter for its grant application to replace basement flooring. Council also backed the RM of Dufferin’s request for improved provincial communication on the PTH 3 bridge closure.
In other council news:
• Acknowledged the Green Team for its summer work with a $250 gift card bonus.
• Appointed Coun. Travis Reichert to the Red River Basin Commission’s Manitoba South Chapter.
• Adjusted October meeting start times to 8:30 a.m.
