Council gives Globeco a break

Ken Johnston

Rainy River Town Council passed a by-law Monday evening giving Globeco one last chance to get their business running.
Owing thousands of dollars in back taxes, the Town registered the building last year and is in a position to seize it for taxes owing.
However, Council decided Monday, after meeting in camera, to pass a bylaw granting Globeco a 30 day extension on the tax issue.
Councillor Ed Tymkin, who has been a key proponent in getting Globeco to Rainy River, declared a conflict of interest and excused himself from the in-camera deliberations.
The factory, which is located at the corner of 6th and Broadway Ave. in Rainy River, has never reached start up. If running it would build wall panels for houses.
At one time it was projected that it would create about 20 jobs in Rainy River.
Other business
•Council passed a motion to adjust the tax rebates granted to the owner of the Rainy River Hotel to include applicable interest. Orest Gushulak, owner of the hotel, applied for a rebate in property taxes as the building is vacant.
•Council approved a rental agreement with Cooper Chiropractic for space in the basement of the Rainy River Clinic.
•Council approved a maintenance agreement for the Air Ambulance Helipad. Councillor Larry Armstrong informed council that the town will receive $3,500 annually from the government to do the maintenance.
•Council approved a motion allowing the caretaker of the Rainy River Landfill Site, Dennis Katona, to open the dump outside of regular dump hours at a minimum charge of his wages for one hour plus tipping fees.
•Council received word that Jacquie Gaborieau resigned from the library board. Council asked that the board begin looking for a new board member.