On Council agenda there is a report with an update on our new Official Plan (OP).  We cheered and were proud when Council approved it in September 2019; then we cheered again in October 2020 when York Region approved it.  But, it is still not "in force" as 12 appeals were registered.  The report provides some details of these appeals and next steps.  Until the appeals are resolved the current OP...

On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a draft plan of subdivision in Schomberg on Roselena and Church St. The plan will deliver 51 single detached homes. As I read the report I am struck by the attention to the natural heritage (e.g. hardwood woodlands in the property have been damaged by informal trails; restoration of them will be addressed in this development. ...

On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of the proposed development charge.  For those who engaged earlier (e.g. reading the draft and/or listening to presentation) the complexity of the topic is significant; it is also extremely critical as this is how the municipality receives funds to address the imapct of additional services required in the municpality due to growth...

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 2020 for amounts over $50,000.  This report is one of several policies incorporated into a new procurement policy.  At time of...