Weyburn city council unanimously supported granting a one-year full tax exemption for a property at 54 Queen Street, with the condition that a business be developed on this property, at their . . .
The project is install new pedestrian ramps in 18 locations at nine intersections around the city, along with installing a new sidewalk in front of the new Legacy Park Elementary School on Fifth Street. At the March 22 meeting, Coun. Mel Van Betuw felt that the city should go with the low bid from A&B Concrete, even though the bid was incomplete. He noted that the City has used this firm before and they know their work, so they should be able to make an exception to the tender requirements. Some councillors were inclined to agree, but a concern was expressed that the city could look bad to bidding companies if they showed favouritism to a local company, and the city could be held legally liable if they didn’t hold to their own policy for awarding tenders.
In the past few year, the city has promoted the online payment feature that is available on their website, so that residents can pay city-owned bills without coming down to City Hall in person. “Based on the restrictions mandated by the province, City Hall has to have less than 30 people inside the building.” The 30 person capacity will still apply to other city facilities, which include the two arenas at Crescent Point Place and Tom Zandee Sports Arena. “There are some reviews that we have to do for our outdoor facilities,” said Warren, noting that the new restrictions at gatherings at outdoor public places are now at 10 people.