Regional Council Advances 2009 Manitoba Meetings and Projects
Council authorizes CAO Lorne Green and assistant Donna Chacun to attend the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association conference April 26-29 in Brandon with registration and expenses paid. Tender accepted for gravelling roads at Gill Farms rates. Kozak Construction contracted to crush gravel for 6000 cubic yards in lawer and 10000 cubic yards in Aspen pits at 2.40 per cubic yard. The district approves a $5500 one time fee for Midwest Weed District share of a new truck and first half levy of 5750. December accounts 58071.73 and February payables 13494.44 approved. Town of Rivers items include pool hall use fees and building concerns. Council supports rural medical school at Brandon University and disaster financial assistance after the March 22 flood. Riverdale Planning District directors appointed. Fireworks, beautification, and community grants discussed. Council to form Risidale Planning District and upgrade police computer programs at cost about 500. May 5 updates include waste container platform, extended cleanup, tax deadlines, and funding for science school travel. Next meeting May 19.