REPORT ON COUNCIL
Nov. 9, 2015
Committee of the Whole Meeting: 9:00 a.m. – 1:14 p.m.
Regular Meeting of Council: 2:44 p.m. – 3:07 p.m.
All members of Council Present: Mayor George Cornell, Deputy Mayor Steffan Walma, and Councillors Cindy Hastings, Richard Hinton and Gibb Wishart
STAFF CHANGE:
We note that Henk Blom, Manager of Public Works, who was absent during both council meetings in October, has been replaced by Wayne Young as Interim Manager of Public works. Young was introduced at this meeting.
PROPOSED ROGERS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWER.
This proposed 60 metre tower would be sited at 4270 Crossland Road, where Crossland meets Siesta Drive. Council agreed that the standard public consultation should begin.
VIDEO TAPING AND LIVE STREAMING ON THE INTERNET OF COUNCIL MEETINGS – UPDATE:
The cost for Cinemastage to undertake videotaping and streaming through the internet was estimated at $20,000. The alternative Rogers Cable service would have no cost. Additional cost effective alternatives are to be investigated by staff and considered during the 2016 budget deliberations.
CLOSED MEETING INVESTIGATION SERVICES:
Council decided to extend the shared service agreement with the County of Simcoe for a year for the closed meeting investigation services of JGM Consulting (John Maddox).
JOINT MUNICIPAL OMBUDSMAN:
Staff is to investigate the feasibility of a joint municipal Ombudsman with the County of Simcoe.
BYLAW ACTIVITY THIRD QUARTER REPORT:
Steven Harvey, Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer provided a report which compared five years of infractions, charges, business licenses, beach patrols, parking permits, parking tickets issued, parking tickets by street, most active areas, paid parking revenue and the 2015 bike program.
We note that the 150 non-resident parking permits were sold out each year by July 13 or earlier, and that the number of parking permits issued to residents of Tiny increased almost every year, rising from 2,642 in 2011 to 3,107 in 2015.
A separate report is to be prepared on the special occasion parking permit program.
CCTV (CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION) AT BALM BEACH:
In an effort to reduce crime in the Balm Beach area, cameras were installed in September 2008. In 2012, four additional cameras were added. The cameras have served as a deterrent to criminal activity contributing substantially to the 93% reduction in complaint calls since 2008.
BOAT SALVAGE ESTABLISHMENT:
A by-law amendment has been sought to permit a boat salvage establishment at Cote de la Dalle and Concession 13 E. At the public meeting on the matter, objections were raised about draining of fluids, decreased property values, aesthetics, storage of boats, unsightliness, noise, and groundwater contamination. The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) had no objections to the application, provided that the owner does not use specific products and agrees to periodic inspections by the SSEA. Council decided to support the application provided there were ongoing monitoring by SSEA and by Township staff.
