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A light agenda with the proposed development on Louisa Street (10.2.2) probably the issue of most interest. Some quick comments:
4.3 – Intersection of Isabella & Gibson Streets. The suggestion is the installation of 4-way stop signs. My experience would support the suggestion. It can be tricky turning left from Gibson onto Isabella for the reasons noted in the letter.
10.2.2 – Rezoning Application – Z/18/04 – Louisa Street (Acorn Ridge). The council meeting package contains an extensive review of the proposal and the basis for Staff’s recommendation that the rezoning application be approved. Check out the meeting agenda package at the Town’s website for the full report and recommendation.
Correspondence
4.1 – Downtown Business Association. Resignation of Mike Puro from DBA Board.
4.3 – Dan Ball & Gord Knechtel. Intersection of Isabella & Gibson Streets.
Consent Agenda
8.1 – Fluoride in the Municipality’s Drinking Water System. Resolution. Whereas By-law 2016-6619, passed on March 15, 2016, removed fluoride from Parry Sound’s Drinking water until a question could be placed on the Ballot for the 2018 Municipal Election; and Whereas By-law 2018-6802, passed on February 20, 2018, placed the following question on the ballot: “Are you in favour of the fluoridation of the public water supply of municipality?; and Whereas the Municipal Election took place on October 22, 2018 with the following results in answer to the above question placed on the ballot:
Yes – 882
No – 1506
Now Therefore Be It resolved that Council direct the Clerk to notify the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks, the Ministry of Health and the Municipality of McDougall that the majority of eligible electors who voted in the municipal election are not in favour of the fluoridation of the Town’s public water supply and that the Town of Parry Sound will not add fluoride to the Town’s drinking water; and Further that the Director of Public Works be directed to complete a Form 2 – Record of Minor Modifications or Replacements to the Drinking Water System and then a Director Notification Alterations to a Drinking Water System form both to be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.
Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1. – Financial Variance Report for Q3 2018. Resolution. That Council hereby receives and accepts the variance report for Q3 2018 (September 30, 2018) in Schedule “A” as attached; and Further that Council hereby approves the expenses for Council members for the period from July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018, as in Schedule “B” attached.
9.2.1 – Urban Tree Canopy and Native Vegetation Policy. Resolution. That in accordance with Section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, that the Town of Parry Sound Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy, as per the attached Schedule A, be adopted.
9.4.1 – Alcohol & Drug Use Policy. Resolution. That Council hereby approves amendment to the Town employee Alcohol and Drug Use policy to prohibit the use of marijuana by employees on Town worksites and during working hours, per the policy attached as Schedule “A”.
By-laws
10.2.1 – Agreement of Purchase and Sale. By-law 2018 – 6873. Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Nancy Anne Virtue and the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound.
10.2.2. – Rezoning Application – Z/18/04 – Louisa Street (Acorn Ridge). By-Law 2018-6874. Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-4653 (The Zoning By-law), as amended, for Louisa Street (Acorn Ridge Properties Inc.).
Resolution. That the increase in height of 1.6 feet as noted in the Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting for Z/18/04 – Louisa Street compared to what was noted on the application does not require any additional circulation in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
Direction. That staff be directed to discuss and prepare a Pre-Development Agreement with the applicant for Council’s consideration. This agreement will determine the cost for road and sidewalks improvements and determine if and how a cost sharing can be arranged with the developer.
10.4.1 – New Code of Conduct for Council, Boards and Committees. By-law 2018 – 6875. Being a bylaw to authorize the passage of a new Code of Conduct respecting the behaviour of Members of Council in the performance of their duties and responsibilities as elected community representatives and the behaviour of Local Board/Committee members and to repeal by-laws 2012-6138, 2014-6474 and 2016-6597.
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November 5, 2018 at 10:00 am
should be more concerned on corner of james and rosetta than gibson and isabella i turn left there all the time had problem but the corner of james and rosetta is a nightmare
November 5, 2018 at 10:16 am
I agree that it is also a concern. I am more likely to be coming along Miller Street and trying to cross James/William Street to continue onto Rosetta and worry about what is coming from the right (William Street). The stretch of William Street as it becomes James Street is downhill and cars move pretty quickly. It’s an even bigger issue in winter with snowbanks to look around. Send a letter to Council with your suggestion. They are listening. The change of Mary and James Street to a 4-way stop has not unnecessarily inconvenienced people but has made it much safer for drivers and pedestrians.
November 5, 2018 at 8:09 pm
Deputation or discussion RE the use of pot
A recent poll by local news asked that council discuss pot in our area.
I have been having severe pain issues with stomach and pain in joints of my hands.
Upon consulting my Doctor about solutions the idea of Pot came up and I now have an apportionment to get a prescription.
So far so good, but not So fast, the Doctor and others have indicated that the medication is very expensive and not covered by Ontario works of any other system that would aid me in getting the medications.
So being a REQUIRED poverty worker, with no pension or med plan I must legally grow up to 4 Pot pans in my housing unit supplied by DSSAB . DSSAB will allow it YEA and the fire department will aid in ensuring the Heat lamps are safe ect .
Note to Municipal taxpayers, You are on the hook now for the hydro costs in a unit that leaks cold air into the unit from the bay thanks to leaky windows.
Note to fellow tenants, you WILL smell the waft of pot out into the hallways. Linda Hunter from DSSAB will be sending out a memo. I thank her for indicating this is not my preference and would rather have meds instead of having to send the waft of pot over the building and having to? Experiment ? with pot.
This is not my fault nor the fault of DSSAB or tenants but the fault of a GREEDY system.
If town an council can find better solutions for all. Like a community based Grow than please do so
November 6, 2018 at 7:40 am
Tom, I will leave this reply up but it’s off topic and more appropriate for other social media outlets, probably Facebook. In future I will delete posts that are off topic and unrelated to the original post.