Council reviewed the CAO’s administrative update and discussed the following items:
- Well water sampling program delayed for Canada Day holiday.
- Update on the status of the OPP Board submission to the Solicitor General.
- The execution of staff annual performance reviews to proceed in July.
- David St. appeal date of July 21, 2021.
- The draft operations agreement for the commuter transit pilot project will be ready for presentation at the July Public Works, Environmental Services Facilities Meeting.
- The Township's vaccine clinic will be held on Sunday July 4, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Ingredion Centre in Cardinal.
- The Building department has issued approximately 95 building permits to date this year.
- Overwhelming interest in the Township's day camps.
- Pool lifeguard certifications to be completed this week.
- Public Works mowing project progress.
- June 29 & 30th side walk inspections throughout Cardinal and Spencerville will be completed.
- A request for maintenance has been submitted for the Fergusson Drain.
- Truck #8 Replacement Dodge Ram ordered.
- Province moving to step 2 of roadmap to reopen as of 12:01 a.m. June 30.
- Zoning bylaw review open house dates announced.
Council inquired about the response received in regards to the well water sampling program. It was noted there was a varying response from week to week, however, testing remained fairly steady.
Members inquired of the extent of advertising posted in regards to the zoning bylaw open houses. They expressed their wish to ensure there is wide advertisement of these dates throughout the Township.
Council inquired of the new canteen hours and what volume of customers it was experiencing. It was noted that the busiest canteen hours are still during the weekend.
Members inquired about the delay in obtaining the brush head for the mower. It was noted that the item did not actually get ordered until a couple of weeks after approving it in the budget, delaying the process further.
Council inquired the reasoning behind the newly implemented swim test at the pools this season. It was noted that the testing was one of the many stipulations of the season required by the Health Unit.
Members noted for the upcoming zoning bylaw virtual meeting August 5th, it may be best to entertain the idea of hosting the session at the Ingredion Centre due to the unreliable internet connection experienced at the Township office. Member's inquired if Staff had any progress in obtaining a more secure internet connection in the near future for the Township office. It was noted that there have been options explored, none with any degree of success.
Members inquired of the possibility of introducing subsequent day camps in the Township in an attempt to meet the large demand. It was noted there have been difficulties in obtaining enough staff to run the current programs offered pointing out currently two of the employed swim instructors are former instructors who offered to return and re-certify in order to obtain the required personnel for the current programming. It was noted of the twelve staffed lifeguards outlined in the report, five of them were only part-time.
Members noted their interest in any public feedback from the roadside weed control program. It was noted the appreciation on the part of the majority of our local farmers for the weed control program. Members noted that individuals not interested in participating in the roadside weed program could obtain a "no spraying" sign either on their own or through the County and post along their property to avoiding unwanted spraying.