Correction regarding the Ukrainian event put on by the Borden Museum – the accordion player for the Ukrainian Connection is Ron Tkachuk, not Dutchak. Sorry for the mistake.
The Village of Borden held an information meeting in the Borden Community Centre March 24. Chairperson for the meeting was Peter Thiessen and recording secretary was administrator Jennifer King. A document summarizing the strengths of the community and projecting a vision for the future, produced by the Redberry Lake Planning District, was handed out to everyone. This was outlined by Mayor Tom Redhead.
Councillor Terry Tkaczyk talked of rezoning and future land use. Ian Tracksell talked on the sewer cleaning and inspections that have been done. If anyone else wants it done, the village pays half the fee of $100 for the cameras to go in the sewer line from the house to the street. Cody Bradshaw talked on fluoride in the water. He also went over the financial statement and budget. Tom Redhead spoke on available lots in the village. There are six at present. Ian Tracksell spoke on the many community groups and organizations in Borden and district, with many volunteers but there is always a need for more volunteers. Instead of rezoning the cul de sac along Second Avenue East, they have put a walkway between lots 6 and 7 leading to the sports grounds.
There will an election in October of 2016 and all seats are up for re-election, plus they need one councillor to replace Tony Martens, who has moved away from Borden.
The long-term debt of $67,500 for water infrastructure has been repaid and the flood repair levy of $29,760 has been repaid. The expense total for 2015 was $586,057 and revenue was $611,057, leaving a net surplus of $25,000. The administrator has moved in to the newly renovated office. The cost for renovations was $23,000.
Council meetings are held twice a month – the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Norman Smith Room in the lower hall of the community centre. Anyone can sit in and listen, but not voice an opinion.
A question period had a number of people asking for clarification on some of the topics, as well as asking about SAMA reassessments, taxes, lagoon improvements and more. After adjournment, beverages and goodies were served by the village.
Condolences to Glenn and Grant Buhler of Borden on the passing of their stepfather Colin McHugh of Borden March 19.
Everyone is welcome to attend the farewell service, program and dinner for Tony Martens and family April 3 at the Borden Seniors’ Room at the Community Centre at 11 a.m. A hot meal will be served at 12:15 p.m. by the Riverbend Fellowship Church, other guests are asked to bring a salad or dessert.
