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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-12-18, Page 88 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, December 18, 2013 letter to the editor Looking for a common sense government CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 4 Harsh words were exchanged and disre- spect between some councillors was dis- played. The end result was a new RFP (Request for Proposals) to examine the possi- bility of replacing O.M.I. as the service pro- vider with another provider. Was the discus- sion an indication of the "new direction" promised when the CAO was thrown under the bus last January? If so that "new direction" seems to include: (by some) a seeming pen- chant for delaying decisions, a tendency to disrespect each other, a reaffirmation of the inability to compromise, copious grandstand- ing designed to defend personal opinions, and a tendency to waste staff time in the serv- ice of over blown egos. Why the attempt to destroy an agreement that by all accounts has and is still working well for the community? Is this not a gift but a lump of coal for Lambton Shores? O.M.I. have operated our water and wastewater services for over 13 years and have an outstanding record of performance and compliance with MOE guidelines. Does it seem that much would be risked and little be gained by throwing O.M.I. under the bus? Another lump of coal emerged out of the discussion of D.C.S. recommendation regard- ing Suncor Wellness Centre and Wellness Pro- gramming Services. The contract with the YMCA will expire soon and a contract for these services needs to be negotiated for a possible multi-year period. The current con- tractor - the YMCA - needed to he notified of the municipality's intent to negotiate a new contract or if negotiations fail to competitively source the services. Two councillors began to grandstand their personal negative opinions of the current arrangement, seemingly angry that although tax dollars have been used to provide opportunities for residents to keep fit, the location of the facilities precluded those not living near them from enjoying them. The interesting thing was that all councillors gushed at the terms of the Economic Develop- ment Action Plan, (a fine document presented earlier) which suggested that Lambton Shores should look at the municipality in its entirety rather than at its individual parts, the whole being greater than the sum of its parts in eco- nomic development terms. The vote for the DCS report was defeated seven to two. Coun- cil then decided to put the contract out for competition and asked for a RFP from staff on the costs to run the Wellness Centre on an "in house" basis. Once again there was a demon- stration of egos being larger than the desire to collaboratively solve a problem. Once again time and money wasted on yet another RFP. Once again grandstanding and pandering to potential disaffected voters was demon- strated. Once again a seeming attempt to tear apart the municipality by pitting one area against another was obvious. The Suncor Wellness Centre has provided a great service for area residents including folks from neigh- bouring municipalities. Lambton Shores needs a Council that can work in a collaborative manner to solve prob- lems and unite this community. Ten months from now an election will provide the HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK EXPERTS!! Albeck CONSTRUCTION .7 1 P CONCRETE Installation • Cement Finishings Patios • Sidewalks • Driveways Pools • ICF Foundations Armour Rock Walls FREE ESTIMATES MOBILE 519.521.3271 Grand Bend Deco. & Flooring Centre 48 Ontario St. N. 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