Deputy Mayor Frayne advised that the Bach Festival begins this week.
Councillor Hebert noted that the Canada Day celebrations at the Recreation Centre were well attended and enjoyed. He congratulated all volunteers and staff that were involved on their good work. He advised that the Farmer's Market is well attended and encouraged Council members to attend to support this community event.
Councillor Vaughan and Councillor Tomes attended the Grand Cove Canada 150 celebration which included a parade, lunch and an afternoon of entertainment by Grand Cove residents.
Councillor Tomes requested that any information regarding funding opportunities for the Dashwood Hall washroom project be provided for the next meeting of the Dashwood Community Centre Advisory Committee. CAO Best advised that the Canada 150 grant application was not successful and will confirm with staff that the information has been provided to the Committee.
Councillor Tomes noted concerns regarding cutting only one swath along rural roads, especially near the Huron Country Playhouse and Dark Horse Winery that are popular tourist attractions.
Councillor Oke attended the Canada Day activities and noted that it was well organized and well attended. He thanked the Canada Day Committee and staff involved in the successful day. He congratulated the Farmer's Market Committee on the success of the Farmer's Market in their new location in McNaughton Park.
Mayor Cole advised that the Drug Awareness Task Force has discussed drug misuse in South Huron, the Big City Mayor's action plan which includes harm reduction, treatment, prevention and public education and enforcement. The Task Force will meet in the fall at the County level
She attended one day of the Police Services Board conference. The Police Services Act review is expected to proceed in the fall. She attended the Sustainable Huron meeting regarding Poverty to Prosperity initiatives, as well as the School Board update meeting. She also met with Drayton Festival representatives and attended a show at the Huron Country Playhouse and the winery. She requested the CAO to ensure that municipal grant payments to the Drayton Festival are up to date.
She attended Canada Day events and noted the good turn out, and also spoke to seniors in Exeter and Grand Bend about Canada 150. She will attend the Bach Festival after the 1:00 p.m. Cemetery Decoration Day service on July 16, 2017. Communities in Bloom judges will be in South Huron on July 24, 2017. Mayor Cole also noted that she would like to consider the rural lens to measure programs as part of the delegation information to the Minister of Rural Affairs.