Highlights from the Elgin County Council meeting of July 27, 2010.
Collaborative Support for Arts & Cookery Bank
The Arts & Cookery Bank project is a volunteer-driven initiative which has a
goal to enhance rural economic development in the West Lorne region. The Bank promotes
rural living through interpretation of local photographic collections and cooking
experiences based on local foods. It strives to attract cultural tourists, enhance
understanding of local culture and the local agricultural economy, while leaving
local residents proud of where they live. Members of council agreed to enhance the
Bank’s cultural resource map by linking it with the County's emerging Cultural Asset
map.
Sutherland Line / Ron McNeil Line Boundary Adjustment
Back in 2007 a minor reconfiguration was required at the intersection of Sutherland
Line and Ron McNeil Line. The main intent of the adjustment was to ensure access
to the Dalewood Meadows area and to create the first lot within the subdivision.
The boundary adjustment process was followed without objection and the order was
to be granted. The boundary adjustment was delayed as a result of two issues: a
delay in securing for the area, and the new requirement of consulting with the First
Nations group. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing requested the process
be re-initiated. Members of council all agreed on re-initiating the boundary adjustment
between the City of St. Thomas and the Municipality of Central Elgin within the
County of Elgin.
Traffic Signals - Tender Award Pre-Approval
The 2010 Capital Budget has allocated $300,000 to install traffic signals at the
intersection of John and Beech Street in Aylmer. The County's consultant has indicated
that there may be as much as a 90 day delivery time for some of the materials required
for the authority to award the tender so long as County Councilors choose the lowest
price and the awarded price is within the budget allocation. Tender results will
be reported to council at their meeting of September 14, 2010.
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