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Minutes of the March 19, 2012 Council Meeting
Councillor Bonesteel also asked for clarification on the appearance of Chris Hutt of the
Ministry of Environment at the February 2 nd meeting of Council.
C.A.O. John Byrne advised that the municipal partners in the Grand Bend and Area
Sewage Treatment facility, and other interested parties, such as Mr. Hutt, and staff from
the Build Canada were notified of the Council’s January 30, 2012 decision to reconsider
its position on the Grand Bend and Area Sewage Treatment Facility and the decision of
the Tri-Municipal Board to grant time to Lambton Shores to discuss the options. It was
also noted that Council would be meeting on the 2 nd of February to further discuss this
matter at the open meeting of Council. Mr. Byrne noted that at the February 2 nd , 2012
meeting, Mr. Hutt was invited to come to the Council table to speak on the issue.
Councillor Underwood reported that the Fire Department’s St. Patrick’s Day Dance was
well attended, offered his appreciation of the advertisement in the local papers on the
importance of carbon monoxide detectors and further notified Council that the trail group
would be in Forest to look at the trail options etc. within the south end of the
Municipality.
Councillor Illman reported that she had attended the launch of the Ontario Southwest
RTO website workshop in St. Thomas, at which Robert Brooks spoke on destination
development. It was noted that it would be insightful to look into the Ontario Southwest
Regional Tourism Organization website and the importance of working together to
promote experiences in Lambton Shores.
She also advised Council that the Ice Skating Festivals were coming up in Forest and
Thedford.
Councillor Cook reported that the Rock Glen Trail System was being very well utilized.
Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg reported that she would be attending the UWO Capstone
Competition at the Research Park in Sarnia. This competition provides students of the
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering program an opportunity to present their design
projects to industry and community leaders.
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Request from Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg – Re: Freedom to Select a
Preferred Email Address
Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg explained to Council that she would like to have a different
email address, one that is not channelled through the Municipality’s server, and was
independent of Lambton Shores.
12-0319-29 Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg
Seconded by: Councillor Russell