(you can read the entire report by clicking on the title above)
Confidential/Closed Session; Ontario Heritage Presentation; Repairs to Bridge P5; Removal of Reserve, Dead End Lane; Lafontaine Beach Park Master Plan; Nitrate Issue in Water Systems at Georgian Sands and Lafontaine; Road Allowance Closure; Simcoe County Re 4-Way Stop and Clear Garbage Bags
REPORT ON COUNCIL
February 14, 2011
Committee of the Whole Meeting: 9:00 am – 12:38 pm; 1:02 pm – 4:45 pm
Planning Public Meetings: 7:00 pm – 7:08 pm
Regular Council Meeting: 7:08 pm – 7:49 pm
All members of Council present.
CONFIDENTIAL / CLOSED SESSION: 11:35 am – 12:38 pm
ONTARIO HERITAGE PRESENTATION: The morning meeting started off with a presentation of an Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition Certificate to Martin Lalonde for the great deal of time and energy he has devoted to preserving and celebrating the French heritage culture in this area.
REPAIRS TO BRIDGE P5: Council authorized the Georgian Bay Snowriders Club to proceed with repairs to bridge P5 on the Tiny Trail, but at their own risk and cost (some of which was to be covered by a provincial grant).
REMOVAL OF RESERVE, DEAD END LANE: Council directed staff to implement the removal of the 0.3 m reserve at the end of Dead End Lane.
LAFONTAINE BEACH PARK MASTER PLAN: Council listened to a presentation by consultants of options for the Lafontaine Beach Park Master Plan, with the favoured option being to reduce the size of two of the groynes. They expressed considerable concern over the potential cost ($92,000 is estimated just for studies leading to the feasibility and permitting of this action) and raised doubts about whether there would be significant beneficial effects from doing so while the water levels remain so low.
NITRATE ISSUE IN WATER SYSTEMS AT GEORGIAN SANDS AND LAFONTAINE: Council heard a presentation from consultants on the Class EA re the water supplies at Georgian Sands and Lafontaine, which are required to meet guidelines for nitrate content in the near future. Councillor Warren expressed exasperation that the presentation did not clearly address the source of the nitrate pollution and propose means to reduce the source inputs of the pollutant.
ROAD ALLOWANCE CLOSURE: The closure of the road allowance between Conc. 20W and 21W (abutting lots 20 and 21) was requested by Blairhampton Developments. Council authorized staff to proceed with the relevant bylaw, with Blairhampton bearing all costs.
SIMCOE COUNTY RE 4-WAY STOP AND CLEAR GARBAGE BAGS: Deputy Mayor Lawrence noted that there will soon be a report to Council from Simcoe County regarding the initiation of a 4-way stop at the intersection of County Road 6 and Concession 5 in Wyevale. He also reported on an initiative to permit clear bags to be used for recycling, in addition to the traditional blue boxes.
