Report on Council:
February 21, 2013
Committee of the Whole Meeting: 9:00 am – 10:36 am
Regular Meeting: 11:15 am – 11:37 am
Mayor Millar, Deputy Mayor Lawrence, Councillors Claire, Warren, Wishart
Councillor Claire in the Chair for Committee of the Whole; Mayor Millar in the Chair for Council
Remuneration of Council Members, Committee Members and Non-permanent Staff
Council discussed and approved increases to remuneration of students, seasonal, casual and replacement staff by 1.2%. Persons seving as members of Council appointed Committes are to receive $35 per meeting (Chair, $45); except for Committee of Adjustment, $50 per meeting (Chair, $60). Councillors receive $21,273 per annum; Deputy Mayor, $24,547; and Mayor, $32.729.
New Simcoe County Waste Collection Policies
Effective April 1, 2013, the County of Simcoe will be implementing new waste collection policies:
• The days of collection of household waste may change. Collection in most seasonal areas will remain on Mondays, but other areas may change.
• There will be nine collections of yard waste and leaves annually, dates to be announced
• Bulky waste will be collected only on a call-in prepaid basis with a fee of $35 for 5 items.
A series of workshops will be held throughout the County. The one for our area is scheduled at the Penetanguishene Memorial Arena, 61 Maria St. (Brian Orser Room) on Tuesday, March 10, 2013, at 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.
Further information can be obtained by calling Simcoe County Customer Service at (705) 735-6901 or 1 (800) 263-3199.
Traffic Calming on Tiny Beaches Road and Park Road in Concession 1
Public Works staff and the OPP have agreed on posting larger speed limit signs and “radar enforced” tabs along this route through Woodland Beach.
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative on Asian Carp Invasion
Council agreed to have the full text of a resolution of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities resolution read into the Minutes of the Council meeting. This invasive species has the potential to seriously degrade the waters of Georgian Bay and all of the Great Lakes, and is aggravated by the current low water levels.
