Birr, Lupfig, Remigen, Riniken, Thalheim voted

On Thursday and Friday, the current agenda items were discussed in Auenstein, Birr, Lupfig, Remigen, Riniken and Thalheim.

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At the end of this week, six municipalities invited their voters to vote. These are the results:

Auenstein

At the community meeting (52 of 1216 voters were present) on Thursday, the sovereign of Auenstein decided on a loan of 280,000 francs for the planning of a new filter well in the groundwater pumping station. This became necessary because the old well was irreparably damaged, but the village’s independent water supply depends on it.

The loan of 390,000 francs for the network expansion “Unter dem Hard” and for the protection against fire and the development of the Wilhof, the bill for 2021 and the loan statement for the renovation of the community center/old school were also approved. (wif)

Birr

There was great agreement up to agenda item 5: the 2021 annual report, the 2021 invoice with an income surplus of CHF 1.64 million and the four loan statements for the project “Werkhof Birrfeld”, Hünglerstrasse refurbishment, replacement blinds for school buildings I and I were unanimously approved II (Nidermatt school center) and redesign of the playground (arena).

The 46 voters present out of a total of 1,977 voters also approved the commitment credit of CHF 490,000 for the renovation of Wydenstrasse, including works lines and adjustment of signage in the “Bachtele” and “Wyde” areas. According to the embassy, ​​the renewal must take place for direct access to the new Birrfeld depot and to ensure the development of the Birr industrial area and the Freiverlad SBB.

The partial change in the municipal use plan for cultivated land regarding the “Neuhof material mining zone” caused some questions about understanding from the Birr population. In the end, this deal was also accepted with 34 votes to 10 – plus two abstentions. (mre)

Lupfig

The 97 of a total of 2160 voters decided on two large loans on Friday evening in Lupfig. On the one hand, the replacement building including a photovoltaic system for the two kindergartens in Feld and am Bach on Zwinglistrasse (credit: CHF 2.645 million) was under discussion, and on the other hand the renovation of Bahnhofstrasse and Dorfstrasse K399 (credit: CHF 3.732 million). Both received the approval of the residents.

With a large majority, those entitled to vote also approved the 2021 annual financial statements with a loss of around CHF 666,500, the 2021 statement of accounts, the loan statement for the expansion of Bahnhofstrasse, the loan statement for the renovation of Habsburgstrasse, the loan statement for the project planning of the Birrfeld workshop. (mre)

Remigen

On Thursday, 55 of 850 voters attended the Remiger community meeting. Those present approved all agenda items without exception; including the 2021 bill, naturalization and the loan statement for the renovation of the gymnasium stage. The amendment of the statutes of the community association “Gemeinschafts-Schesslage Sparblig” was also approved.

It continued with the approval of the sale of parcel no. 171. On this agenda item, an application was made to reject the sale. The speaker wanted to use the vacant plot of land for other public purposes. From the point of view of voters, the country also serves as an alternative for crossing vehicles. (fr)

Riniken

On Friday evening, the executive informed about the project phases and the schedule of the “Riniken 2025” project. By September 2023, the possible scenarios for the development of the community with the options of status quo, increased regional cooperation or fusion should be available.

The 65 voters present – out of a total of 970 voters – approved the 2021 annual report, the loan statement for utilization planning and the building and utilization regulations, the loan statement for the Gäbi/Sonnhalde renovations and the annual financial statement for 2021 without discussion. This closes with a surplus of 511,100 francs (without special financing) , the budget provided for an expenditure surplus of around 100,100 francs. (mre)

Thalheim

In Thalheim, a preliminary project for the extension of the school building, including conversion work in the existing part of the school, is to be planned. The commitment credit of 150,000 francs for this was given the green light by 45 of a total of 662 voters at the residents’ community meeting on Friday. The increase in the job plan for the municipal administration by 85 percent to 435 percent of jobs and the community share of 18,000 francs for the design of the publicly accessible area in the lower village were also approved. The annual report for 2021 and the annual accounts for 2021 were also approved.

The commitment credit of CHF 75,000 for the expansion of the community graves with the creation of a barrier-free path in the cemetery was rejected. In this context, the municipal council withdrew the business 4 of the local citizens, the financing of a symbol stone. (mre)