REPORT ON COUNCIL
May 9, 2011
Committee of the Whole Meeting: 9:00 am – 12:50 pm and 1:20 pm – 1:53 pm
Regular Evening Meeting: 7:03 pm – 7:34 pm
Mayor Millar, Deputy Mayor Lawrence, Councillors Claire, Warren and Wishart present
CONFIDENTIAL / CLOSED SESSION 1:20 pm – 1:53 pm
WOODLAND BEACH SPEEDING
Residents provided statistics from Labor Day weekend 2010 which indicated that there was significant speeding on Park road. Council authorized one paid duty shift for the upcoming May long weekend to address the issue.
ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE REPORT
A second report was tabled listing, in detail, issues which need to be resolved at community locations. This is a very comprehensive report and can be located at the township web site under Council Agenda / Committee of the Whole Agenda – 2011 / Complete CWC Agenda / COW May 9, 2011 / D Reports of Consultants or Third Parties. Subsequently a motion was approved directing staff to complete a detailed analysis of costing and feasibility of upgrading access to the township offices.
OFFICIAL PLAN – WIND ENERGY POLICIES
A member of CORT submitted a list of points that the organization wanted to see incorporated into the Official Plan. Staff and the consultant advised they are limited by the Green Energy Act as to what aspects can be included. While Council supports the points which CORT made, they must stay within the laws and recommend that CORT proceed with a private amendment to the official plan.
SALE OF TOWNSHIP PROPERTY
Council discussed the possibility of selling 11 acres of land immediately behind the Public Works complex on Concession 9. That land is zoned to allow commercial development and an inquiry has been made. Staff was directed to obtain all costs of surveys and evaluations to allow the land to be sold. As the site is within 500 meters of a closed landfill, an environmental assessment is required.
BALM BEACH PARKING AND PARKING METERS
More than a year after the previous council passed a resolution to proceed with the project, it finally is being pushed ahead. Council directed staff to contact the local business association and all residents in the immediate area, explain the proposal and compile the results for the May 30th council meeting. As the footing and electrical connections for the parking machines are already in place there was a push from council members to proceed. Detailed maps indicating the changes and the areas impacted are on the township web site, under Council Agenda / Committee of the Whole Agenda – 2011 / COW 09 May 9, 2011 / Complete CWC Agenda / F Staff Reports to Council / 3 Public Works Listing.
