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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2012-04-11, Page 27Chamber of Commerce had requested funds to assist in further developing tourism potential for the area. It was noted that these types of partnerships and how Lambton Shores should par- ticipate is a significant com- ponent of Economic Devel- opment and needs to be discussed further. 'the importance of looking at the promotion of tourism 811d economic development for the entire community was discussed, as opposed to dealing; with one commu- nity at a time, and the need to allocate funds in the budget for economic development initiatives. That $ 20,000.00 be allocated in the 2011 budget for Economic Development. MAKEQWIs H 1110d ti B('('(111."4' some wi.,he ('(111'/ !l'(1i/ for so111('(1(1.1'. 55 55 '5.111.1It('.r51 i,11.(•.( 1 -SSS -S''2-`) 17 1 Lambton Lynda HIIIman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance Director of Community Services Peggy Van Mierlo- West advised Council that she had been notified by the (County of Huron staff that, as of August 15, Lambton Shores would be asked to vacate the former MT() yard at the corner of I lighways 21 and 83 currently used as the north area depot and sand/ salt storage facility. As Lambton Shores does not currently own a salt/sand storage facility, staff has made interim arrangements to purchase material from the County of Lambton for the 2011-12 season. Discussions ensued on the departmental needs, the future plans to construct a salt donee in Northville and the possible move of the north area depot to the Klondyke Park. Other interim options were Wednesday, April 27, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 9 Shores asked to vacate former MTO yard discussed. Council asked that the County of I luron he asked to extend the deadline for the move of the north area Community Services Depot from the facility at the corner of Highways 21 and 83, and that the County of Lambton be asked to consider exempt- ing Lambton Shores from the practice of adding an administrative charge on the sale of salt and sand during this transition year, due to the extenuating circumstances. Beware of parking limitations Clerk Carol McKenzie advised of the improve- ments to the Village of Med- ford "core" area, incltiding the "Village Green" which, while being enjoyed by the residents a11(1 Visitors to the community, has eliminated a significant amount of park- ing. The only time the com- mercial core is impacted by the reduction in parking spaces is when Council meetings are held, and all parking spaces are taken. In order to resolve the issue, it is recommended that 2 "30 illinute" parking spaces he designated in front of the convenience store. Downtown (:rand Bend parking Previously, the letter sent by Mr. Ross outlining sug- gested improvements for the (rand Bend Main Street had been reviewed by Council. With respect to parking issues, it was noted that the rationale for establishing paid parking on the Main Street .VdS to provide short terns parking spaces for per- sons wanting t0 shop in the core area stores. 'i'ht' report from the Grand Bend 13y -law officer advised that the park- ing situation improved over the summer as people became more aware of the requirements. 'file problems that would arise if one sector of the Lambton Shores community was provided parking passes was discussed, and the pro- posal was not adopted. The amount of parking ticket revenue was discussed, and the possible counter pro- ductivity of encouraging tourism and issuing parking tickets. Other options overs (lis - cussed, such as waiving paid parking during special events, or commencing the paid parking later in the year, however the decision was to remain status quo for 2011. That the main street park- ing remain status quo for 2011, and the various issue pertaining to parking be refer to the strategic plan for future discussion. Chamber strategic dollars Previously, a delegation from the (rand Bt'nd Tri -municipal group talk full built or phase in Lynda Hillman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance With all three municipalities at the table, the tri -municipal meeting went forward with concerns and explana- tions regarding siring and phasing and clarifications of the proposed Sewage Treatment Facility to be built at the current Lagoons on the Mollard Line, east of Grand Bend. The board is made up of Lambton Shores (lead municipality) mayor Bill Weber and councilors Dave Maguire and Doug Bonesteel. South Huron mayor (and Interim chair) George Robertson, deputy mayor lion Dietrich and councilor Tom Tomes and Blue - water mayor Bill Rowson, Paul Klopp and councilor George Irvin. Also in attendance are CAOs John Byrne, Roy }lardy and Lori Wolfe. Because these are board meetings, there are no ques- tions or comments from the gallery. The size of the new facility was on the table as some councilors wonder why it has to be as big as it is being proposed. "Why would you buy a 300 horse power tractor if you only need a 150 horse power asked Knopp. Weber Ixplained doing a full built out is less xpensive than in phases but that they could tender it out both ways and see what the real costs are. Klopp asked for deadlines for the federal/provincial dollars and Byrne explained Build Canada March 2016 - Green 2013 that the project trust be underway. The Plant trust be "sub- stantially" complete by that point. 'ghat is the technical term used by the engineers to describe a project that is for all intents and purposes nearly complete apart from minor issues. Byrne's concern was also about the sante requirement for the Green Municipal Fund grant and loan, which requires substantial completion of the project for those components of the grant. Rowson said you can't size the plant for today- you have to think about the big picture. "If we downsize how much money will we lose?" Klopp asked if the downsizing possibility would effect the grants and asked that they get this clarified. Some of the councilors are wonder- ing about the mechanical system they have in New Hamburg. Bonesteel and Knopp wondered if this was an option. Robertson and Weber explained the limitations of the New 1larnburg type of plant stating the proposed facility was far superior in regards to afflu- ence and nitrates. Tomes wondered why they were talking about type, stat- ing they have already trade those decisions and why weren't they moving on. Robertson said he understood the concerns regarding population growth, Dowson said, "Decisions were made by the previous council- we can't start second guessing those deci- sions or we will never get there. "Let's not go back- we need to go ahead- we need to find the mechanics to make this work." "If we treed more information -let's bring Louis (1)r. 'l'asfi) hack," suggested Irvin of the Dillon engineer. Knopp also asked about seasonality and there were some questions that went to col- lection systems but none of those Environmental Assessments are com- plete so they are all in the sante boat in regards to the individual systems. 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