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Minutes of the February 6, 2012 Council Meeting
That the Municipal accounts for the month of December, 2012 in
the amount of $4,395.520.27 be accepted as presented.
Carried
9. COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Councillor Russell reported that there is a new free “app” for cell phones that would
allow downloading of information regarding Bluewater Recycling. Also noted was that
Bluewater Recycling was written up in the January, 2012 edition of the Resource
Recycling Magazine and that the new automated technology planned for waste and
recyclable service pick-up for Lambton Shores was being scheduled for 2013 instead of
2012.
Councillor Bonesteel reminded Council of the minutes of the January 17, 2012 Council
meeting reiterating that Council should speak as one voice and as Council members
should not undermine the decisions of Council and proceeded to ask Council to
consider moving up the Code of Conduct discussion to the February 14 th Council
meeting instead of the February 21 st meeting as planned, which was agreed to by
Council.
Councillor Illman advised that the Silver Stick Hockey tournaments held at the Lambton
Shores’ facilities this past January had been a very successful; however it was
important for the Business Associations and Chambers to area attractions, restaurants,
etc. to attendees to encourage as much economic spinoff as possible.
She further addressed rumours that the North Lambton Community Health Centre in
Forest was closing, and clarified that the United Way funding had been cut to a
particular agency that leases space at the centre; however $30,000. Had been
allocated to provide health services and programs to the area, and the successes RFP
to provide the services was the Red Cross. She did advise that anyone with questions
or concerns go directly to the Kathy Bressett the Executive Director of the Health Centre
or local board members to have those concerns addressed.
Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg advised Council that Tourism Sarnia Lambton was asking for
an additional $150,000. in funding at the County level and that it was important for
Council to decide whether or not to take advantage of the services or to discourage this
type of commitment at the County budget.
She further encouraged Council to support the commitment of the North Lambton
Secondary School on their proposed trip to Vimy Ridge in Europe.
Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg also reported that the Lambton Area Water Supply System is
moving toward a $20,000,000. twinning of the lines into St. Clair and Council should be
aware that this may increase the water rates to the partners, including Lambton Shores.
She then reported that she had attended the Farm Safety AGM meeting held recently
and noted the important work this organization performs.