A regular meeting of the Weyburn City Council was held on August 23, here are the major points of interest:

*Council approved an equipment purchase price of $646,000 for the Weyburn Fire Department.

Two pieces of equipment will be purchased, including a 2011 Rescue/Pumper for $407,000 and a 2011 Tanker/Pumper for $239,900.

The new Tanker/Pumper will assist dramatically in the supply of adequate water to all areas of the city and rural areas, according to Fire Chief Steve Debienne.

“Both of these apparatus are part of our long-term goal and have a life span of 20 years,” said Debienne in a letter to Council. “This Equipment would bring the fire department up to current standards and would assist us greatly with our job.”

*Due to underestimated costs for installation of underground utilities and an increased interest in lot purchases, the City has decided to develop 77 new lots.

During the budget process earlier this spring, construction of Assiniboia Park area roads, Veterans Way, Button Road and Schlosser Drive, was cut. However, the awarded construction contract amount is much lower than estimated costs – $1.49 million of an estimated $1.56 million. Therefore, the City can now extend the contract to include the three roads and the preparation of 77 new lots.

The City has sold 37 lots in 2010 and has only 30 lots remaining.

*An update on the construction at Crescent Point Place and Tom Zandee Sports Arena was given during the meeting.

An anticipated finish date for Crescent Point Place is October 1, according to Director of Leisure Services Mathew Warren. Warren suggested that something be planned to coincide with the Red Wings home opener on October 8 to recognize the completion of the arenas.

The Leisure Services Commission also discussed the replacement of the current LED sign at the entrance of the arenas. Crescent Point Energy has agreed to replace the obsolete sign with a Watchfire sign that is of better quality and can be partially programmed by City staff.