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some help with planting bush and tree areas along the path
reducing the amount of mowing needed.
With regards to strategic direction of this plan the following
references from Lambton Shores approved documents are as
follows.
Community Design Plan.
8.3.2 Key issues, circulation, “Lack of bike trails to connect
downtown to surrounding areas.”
“View corridors need to be expanded from Rotary Park to help
attract visitors.”
8.3.2 Amenities, “Lack of positive outlets for children and teens.”
8.3.2 Programming/trials/details “create hiking/cycling and urban
walking trail systems and connections to significant recreation,
commercial and conservation areas.”
8.4 Town of Forest Master Plan. Destinations & Linkages.
“Upgrades to Rotary Park will include a simple splash pad that has
the option of becoming and ice rink in the winter months.”
Recreation and Leisure Services Master Plan.
Strategic Direction #7 – Actions and Implementation. 7-11
“integrate basic cooling features into at least one existing
playground in Thedford, Forest and Arkona.
7-14. The Municipality should engage in consultation with youth
(who are traditionally primary users) to gauge interest in the
provision of … a BMX/mountain bike park.” Carried
11.3 Notice of Motion from Councillor Russell – Re: Changes to Federal
Guidelines
Further to the delegation of Melissa Chalmers on health and safety concerns regarding
cell towers and antennas in Port Franks, Councillor Russell reiterated the need to bring
these concerns to the Federal and Provincial governments.
12-0618-30 Moved by: Councillor Russell
Seconded by: Councillor Bonesteel
Whereas the siting of cellular towers is under Government of
Canada jurisdiction, the siting impacts municipal land use and
social planning;
And whereas: Cellular service providers claim that they propose
new towers to establish a high grade of service for cellular phones;
the reality is the proposals are about building a comprehensive
network for high data delivery to portable devices which in turn
require broadcasting stronger radio frequency than for cellular
phone service alone;
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