The municipality will spend about $48,000 to replace the north end gable on the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
Facilities manager Al Carr reported at the May 3 Minto council meet that the roof at the facility was replaced in 2006, but the north gable was not included as part of the job. The work has been included in the 2016 capital budget.
“Moisture in the lobby area has just become a problem due to the condition of the gable. With some of the issues we have had with previous roof projects, it was decided that we receive proposals from three invited, prequalified businesses to provide us with proposals to do the work,” Carr explained in his report.
Council approved a recommendation to have the work completed by Smith-Peat Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd. The company submitted the lowest of two bids received for the project.
Norgan turns 70
The Norgan Theatre in Palmerston will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2017.
Dave Wilson and Bob McEachern addressed the Town of Minto parks and recreation advisory committee on April 4, regarding milestone and research they are doing on theatre founder George Norgan.
Wilson asked the Norgan Theatre Board to assist financially in creating a presentation for the theatre’s 70th anniversary in 2017 and also acquiring original pictures from when the theatre was built. The board approved a $1,000 donation.
