Deputy Mayor Frayne commented that Winterfest was very successful with many events. He advised that the Jones bridge project at the Morrison Dam spillway is going forward in 2018.
Councillor Hebert congratulated the organizers of Winterfest. He advised that the Lion's breakfast was well attended at the Club made a soft launch of the "message in a bottle" program, a free emergency program that provides vital information to Emergency Services. He also advised that the Rodeo Committee has started meeting again.
Councillor Oke congratulated both Dave Frayne and Jeff Musser on their great work as co-chairs for Winterfest. He noted the upcoming Lions Club and Fire Department hockey game with proceeds going to the Exeter Food Bank. He noted that Jessica's House won $15,000 from ADAMA and urged continued voting as ADAMA is giving out an additional $15,000.
Mayor Cole advised that there are tickets available for the ABCA Conservation Dinner April 12, 2018. She updated Council on the presentations that her and the CAO had about the Community Hub project at the FCM Sustainable Communities conference. Mayor Cole advised that she will be going to the Huron Sustainability Committee meeting on Friday.
Mayor Cole, Councillor Hebert and Councillor Vaughan will arrange and perform the annual CAO performance appraisal within the next few weeks.