Jan 25, 2020 | The Issues
At January 27 Council there is a report recommending approval of the budget which was originally tabled on Jan. 13. I consider the recommended 2.89% net tax levy increase to be appropriate. As reviewed in the report our financial profile is in good shape: our debit...
Jan 10, 2020 | The Issues
The 2020 draft operating budget and draft 2020-2022 capital budget has been tabled. They have been prepared per the direction given by Council that the annual tax levy is not to be greater than 2.9%. The draft budget proposes 2.89% for 2020 and forecast 2.88% for...
Dec 1, 2019 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
In Council December 2nd agenda there is a revised summary report for a corporate energy management and conservation plan; the background data/statistics and the specific proposed actions are in appendix A. (It is a revision to the report presented at an earlier...
Nov 17, 2019 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
At November 18 Council there is a report on the draft tree bylaw for private property in the 3 villages. As reviewed in the report there has been a significant public consultation process since the draft was presented at Council in June. I am shocked at the feedback...
Nov 17, 2019 | The Issues
On Council agenda for Nov. 18 there is the Staff report for Township’s Corporate Energy Management and Conservation Plan 2019-2023. It has been drafted to align with the aggressive target of 45% reduction of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions by 2030. The report...
Nov 15, 2019 | Developments, The Issues
At Council on November 18 there is the statutory public meeting for the development application for the former site of the municipal hall i.e. s(condo style), 5-6 stories. The proposal includes a variety of unit sizes (one bedroom to three bedroom); 2 levels of...