May 10, 2025 | Policies, Masterplans, Uncategorized
On May 12th Council agenda there is a staff report detailing how the new “strong mayor powers” function. On May 1 these new powers have been granted to a total of 170 municipalities in Ontario. I can hardly write about this as where does one begin? It is so...
Apr 27, 2025 | Policies, Masterplans, Uncategorized
On April 29 Council agenda there is the annual report of progress on the actions in the Corporate Strategic Plan. By reporting on all the actions one can see whether goals are going to be achieved in the four priority areas; a greener future, sustainable asset...
Apr 27, 2025 | Miscellaneous, Policies, Masterplans
The staff report on this request was originally on the April 14 agenda but was deferred at the request of the person seeking the exemption. The report on the April 29 agenda is the same: specifically, staff recommends refusal of the request for an exemption to enable...
Apr 12, 2025 | Policies, Masterplans
On Tuesday April 15 there are two important open houses for the public to learn more about strategies on the Transportation Master Plan and the master plan for Parks Trails and Facilities. This is not the first public meeting for these items but rather It’s an...
Apr 12, 2025 | Policies, Masterplans
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending refusal of a request for an exemption to enable hunting at 6610 King Rd. Given the information provided in the report I see no reason for granting the request. Our Bylaw law covering discharge of firearms...
Apr 11, 2025 | Debbie in the Community, Policies, Masterplans
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a public art policy. I totally concur that such a policy is required and I am very satisfied with what is being proposed for that policy. A well-defined Public Art Policy provides a framework for the...
