Report on Council
September 26, 2011
Committee of the Whole Meeting: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm and 1:00 pm – 1:20 pm
Confidential closed session 1:25 pm – 3:40 pm
Regular Evening Meeting: 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Mayor Millar, Deputy Mayor Lawrence, Councillors Claire, Warren and Wishart present
FARLAIN LAKE COMMUNITY SPEEDING PROBLEM
On behalf of the Farlain Lake Community, Bob Allan expressed concerns with vehicles speeding along Andrew Drive and Military Road. A discussion took place regarding the conduct of speeding patterns during the months of May, June, July and August to obtain true statistics. This matter will be further discussed at the next Regular Committee of the Whole meeting.
SAFETY ISSUES IN JACKSON PARK AND COVE AREA
Ron Burger addressed members of Council regarding the safety of swimmers in close proximity to watercraft at Jackson Park. He suggested that areas for swimmers and watercraft should be delineated to prevent injuries. It was noted that the municipality lacks the authority to install buoys in the water for watercraft to follow. This matter will be further discussed at the next Regular Committee of the Whole meeting.
BLUEWATER BEACH PARK BY-LAW
Council considered a report from Steven Harvey, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, regarding a draft by-law to prohibit, regulate and control the use of Bluewater Beach Park. After considerable discussion Council directed that a comprehensive by-law be prepared for implementation by March, 2012
EXTENSION OF THE RURAL CONNECTIONS BROADBAND PROGRAM
Doug Taylor, Manager of Administrative Services/Treasurer, recommended an extension from March 31st, 2012, to March 31st, 2013, for the completion of the Rural Connections Broadband Program with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
TRAILS AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN ADOPTED
As the Council Representative on the Community Recreation Advisory Committee, Councillor Wishart reported that the Committee recommends the adoption of the Final Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan and supports the Establishment of a Township of Tiny Trails and Active Transportation Committee (TTAT) to implement the plan. Council voted to adopt the Master Plan and to establish the TTAT.
CANADA POST ADDRESS CHANGES
Councillor Warren reported that he has yet to receive a notice from Canada Post regarding the changes in his mailing address. Other members of Council have received numerous calls relating to the postal changes, specifically the implementation and use of the unique identifier “TINY” and the use of alternates (i.e. of Wyevale, Perkinsfield and Wyebridge). Staff was instructed to follow up with the Canada Post representative to obtain clarification of the concerns expressed.
