Council received a presentation from Elise MacLeod, Water Resources Manager, and Erik Downing, General Manager/Secretary – Treasurer (Acting) of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority regarding Infrastructure in the Municipality of West Grey. Ms. MacLeod and Mr. Downing advised that Category 1 includes items mandated by the province, and Category 2 consists of services provided on behalf of a municipality.
Council directed the mayor and clerk to enter into three separate five-year category 2 agreements for the Neustadt Dam Floodwall, Meux Creek, and Neustadt Creek. Category 2 programs and services are provided at the request of a municipality.
Council directed the mayor and clerk to enter into an alternate truck route agreement with Bruce County, subject to the draft agreement being amended to include language that will require Bruce County to mill and pave the 1000m section of Queen Street from the Carrick/Normanby border east into Neustadt upon the substantial completion of the Durham Street Bridge project. This agreement will provide for the rehabilitation of a section of Queen Street in Neustadt.
Council authorized Durham Minor Ball to install seasonal sponsorship signage at the Durham ball diamonds. Funds raised through the campaign will enable the organization to maintain reasonable fees and acquire necessary equipment for the season.
Council directed staff to proceed with the implementation of a "continuous flow" splashpad system for the homecoming splashpad project. The project was part of the 2022 homecoming festivities, as the Durham homecoming committee aimed to establish a lasting legacy by installing a community splashpad.
Council approved the creation of an adults-only roller-skating program, with an admission fee of $10.00 per person. It is anticipated that the program will take place one Saturday per month. This new program would allow for increased recreational programming revenue.
Council directed staff to enter into an agreement with the Walkerton-Hanover Veterinary Clinic to provide pound services. A formal agreement between the municipality and the clinic will ensure pound services continue to be provided.
Councillors shared information about a number of community events, including:
- FrazzleFest;
- Upcoming Public Meeting on February 22, 2024 at 6:30p.m. at the Durham Community Centre, discussing the new flood mapping for the Durham Creek;
- The Elmwood homecoming fundraising event; and
- Ayton Snowfest event.
The next regular council meeting is March 5, 2024 at 9 a.m.
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