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Minutes of the January 28, 2013 Council Meeting
to the Lion’s Park Ball Diamond in Grand Bend. In total, the
partners are planning to spend nearly $100,000.00 on various
upgrades to the ball diamond including resurfacing of the infield
along with new backstop and infield fencing and playground
equipment. The final upgrades of the first phase were completed in
2012.
17. New Splash Pad in Arkona – In cooperation with the Kaeden
Brown Foundation, a new splash pad was competed and
commissioned in 2012 in Arkona.
18. New BMX Track in Forest – Council initiated a new BMX and
skateboard park in downtown Forest for area youth to hone their
skills and invest their energies productively. This BMX Track is the
first of a three phase active/passive recreation approach that will
accommodate a wide variety of people’s interest and abilities and
age groups, i.e. second phase spray pad with help of the Optimists,
third phase is an expanded trails and nature area.
19. New Paving Stones at Arkona Intersection – The main
intersection of Arkona was enhanced by the completion of a
needed paving stone project. The visual impact is a significant
improvement. This project was long overdue.
20. Ice Management Initiatives in Port Franks – Council approved
$100,000 in 2012 for the dredging of the mouth of the river in Port
Franks as well as a channel for water flow in the middle one-third of
the river width through those areas that the ice management report
has identified as being the high risk locations for ice jamming. In its
2013 budget, council has also committed to pay Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Area $112,500 for additional dredging and
investigation into partnerships available to purchase dredging
equipment that can be shared by lakeside jurisdictions.
Motion Later Withdraw
It was noted that traditionally staff provided the “year in review” and staff was asked to
provide a 2012 report, based on the standard format.
13-0128-26 Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg
Seconded by: Councillor Bonesteel
That staff is directed to prepare a report for Council review and
approval on the year in review, 2012.
Carried
12. NEW BUSINESS
There were no emergent issues for Council to discuss.
13. COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Councillor Cook reported the Mayor Weber has received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Medal honouring significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.
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