A $1 million contribution from replacement reserves and $200,000 from the federal Canada Community-Building Fund will go towards the renovation and expansion of the Wallace District Fire Department Station 1 in Virden. In addition, $500,000 in reserve funds and a further $200,000 Canada Community-Building Fund contribution will be used for an upgrading and expansion project at the Virden Regional Airport, RJ (Bob) Andrew Field.
CONDITIONAL USE
During the meeting, Council held a public hearing to consider a conditional use application from Darwin Williams. Williams plans to place a canvas storage building on his property at 290 Commonwealth Drive, which is a conditional use in an industrial business zone. The application was approved, subject to a building permit being obtained prior to construction and the structure being kept in good repair.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Council approved the revenue and expense statements for the general operating and utility funds for the six-month period ending June 30.
INDIGENOUS AWARENESS TRAINING
Authorization was given for each member of council and all Town staff to complete the online Indigenous Awareness Training offered by the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc. of Winnipeg. The cost will be $41.95 per person, including GST. According to the organization’s website, the course covers such topics as the history and legacy of residential schools, treaties and Indigenous rights, Indigenous law and Indigenous-Crown relations.
TAX SALE RESERVE BIDS
The Town will place a reserve bid, in the amount of the tax arrears and associated costs, on each property being brought forward in the Nov. 7 tax sale.
