New Procurement Policy

There are new work process being implemented in Treasury.  I am very supportive of the objectives to increase transparency and to achieve efficiences without eliminating important chcks and validations.  One new process is a report to Council on procurement throughout...
Eaton Hall: plan for use and preservation

Eaton Hall: plan for use and preservation

On January 11 Council agenda there is an exciting report regarding Eaton Hall, located on the grounds of Seneca College.  With approval of the recommendation to designate Eaton Hall as a “municpal capital facility” (MCF) the stage is set for a 3rd party to...

Municipal Recreation Centre Land Lease

On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending extension of the lease with Seneca college for the lands where our new recrecation facility will be built.  As reviewed in the report extension from 60 to 99 years is advantageous in taht provides more certainty...

Water& Wastewater Study and Rates

On Council agenda there is an agenda item of great interest to anyone on municipal services (water and wastewater): a presentation by Watson and Associates.   As our water rates are very much informed by the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act this...

Mary Lake Estates: assumption of external works

On January 11 Council agenda there is report recommending that Township assume the external works infrastructure built in the Mary Lakes subdvision.  As reviewed the work were all constructed/installed on Oct. 31, 2018; since then the required 2 year maintenace period...

Fence Bylaw Amendment

On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is report recommending an amendment to fence bylaw in order to ensure there is clarity on the need for enclosing a pool and to identify that it is an offence to operate a pool without conforming to the bylaw.  I know that some people...