Oct 16, 2017 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
There is a Staff report recommending elimination of the vacant unit rate rebate program. As indicated the decision itself has little material impact because it has not been used significantly. But, the process for reaching this position is very appropriate: ...
Oct 15, 2017 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
There is important Staff report on 10/16 Council agenda about funding options for those interested in running in the 2018 election. A source of funding for those interested to run for election in Municipal Councils in Ontario was eliminated in 2016: donations from...
Jul 18, 2017 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
My recent post about the property tax increase solicited a strong response from Marc; it is in the comments section on right side of this page. As I was reflecting on how to respond I reviewed my post and realized that I had focused on discussing the change in...
Jul 17, 2017 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
As evident from letters to the editor in our local paper and from the phone calls & emails I have received a number of residents were very unprepared for the magnitude of their 2017 property tax increase. I suspect all of us were very aware of the significant...
Jun 11, 2017 | The Issues
On Council 6/12 agenda there is a report recommending service providers for supplying new trees to replace damage done by emerald ash borer. Report also includes contract for ongoing tree maintenance. Our 2017 budget included $225,000 for tree replacement. I want...
May 27, 2017 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
On Council COW agenda there is a Staff report recommending the re-location of Laskay Hall to the Heritage Cultural Centre. This is a significant, major decision for the Township. As reviewed the decision has only been made after careful thorough assessment of...
