Council Rundown
February 14, 2023
Planning Applications
The Regular Meeting of February 14, 2023 featured a number of planning application decisions. Six severances were approved for a mix of technical and residential purposes. Three of the severances were to accommodate future development plans adjacent to Yusko Crescent along Queensway Avenue providing that adequate servicing capacity in the area is confirmed. One Zoning Bylaw Amendment was also approved to recognize the location of two existing dwellings on Birch Lane concurrently to one of the six approved severances.
Snowblower Replacement
Council approved the urgent replacement of the Town’s loader-mounted snowblower with the purchase of a J.A. Larue D3. The current loader-mounted snowblower suffered a catastrophic driveline failure and has become unreliable over the past 5-7 years. The replacement blower is to be purchased at a cost not to exceed $190,000, including HST.
Mead Street Trunk Watermain Part 2 Tender
Council approved that the tender for the Trunk Watermain replacement project be awarded to Garson Pipe for a total of $8,259,175.72. This portion of the project will see the replacement of the watermain from Queensway Avenue at Mead Boulevard to Mead Boulevard at Second Avenue over the next two years including replacement and upgrades to road and sanitary sewer infrastructure. The Town will be receiving $3,659,700.48 in federal and provincial funding for eligible costs under the ICIP Green Infrastructure funding stream for this phase of the project. In addition, the Town anticipates using $1,633,420 of federal and provincial funding over the two years from its anticipated Federal Gas Tax and Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding. The project is one of the largest infrastructure investments that the municipality has undertaken in 30-40 years.
Mayor and Councillor Announcements
All Council Members commended those involved with organizing the Winter Carnival that took place over the weekend of February 10th and expressed enthusiasm for the great turn-out at various events over the weekend.
Councillor Duplessis provided an update on the budget approval for the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board.
Councillor Kallioinen provided an update on his attendance at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference which took place in Toronto from January 22-January 24. Mayor Gervais similarly provided an update and comments as related to his attendance at the Conference. Deputy Mayor Kelly provided a similar update at the Regular Council Meeting on January 24th .
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