Deputy Mayor Frayne advised that the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is proposing a walking bridge at Morrison Dam on the west side of the spillway to connect the walking trail, with work expected to begin in 2018.
Councillor Vaughan attended the Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Plant Open House and tour last week. She noted that it is a very impressive building and informative tour.
Councillor DeLuca requested that the Executive Committee rotate the Councillor and Alternate position on the Committee as set out in the establishing resolution.
Mayor Cole advised that the Terms of Reference for the Committee would be addressed at the next Council meeting.
Councillor Tomes attended the Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Plan open house and tour last week. He noted that it was well organized with students attending from Grand Bend and Stephen Central Elementary Schools. The tour of the wetlands was particularly well received.
Councillor Oke noted the Firefighter's Breakfast in Exeter, the opening of the Farmer's Market and the Exeter on Sale events were very successful and brought visitors to the community. He congratulated all those that took part in organizing these events.
Councillor Hebert also noted that the Farmer's Market had an outstanding start to their season with a very successful event.
Mayor Cole provided a report on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference that she attended. She reviewed the opening ceremonies as well as many of the sessions, noting that the theme was rural and urban coming together. Issues addressed in sessions included transportation, women in municipal affairs, reconciliation with Indigenous people, high speed internet access and opioid issues. She reviewed current and upcoming funding opportunities for municipalities.
Mayor Cole requested that the South Huron Community Choir youtube video be included on the agenda and available to view at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Cole attended the Frank Cowan Risk Management session and noted that she will provide education for Council at the next meeting. She participated in making clay bowls for fundraisers, as well as the Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment Conference. She also attended the Huron County Playhouse, and has forwarded a request for funding to the CAO.
The Sustainable Huron Committee is investigating options to improve the standard of living in Huron County and will be looking into transportation options.
Mayor Cole brought greetings from South Huron to the Better Together Ride Program.
The next Drug Awareness Task Force meeting will be next week and the Mayor will speak to seniors on June 26 and 27 about Canada 150.
The Bach Festival and Warden's golf tournament will be in July.
Mayor Cole stated that Council needs to be cognicent of the Code of Conduct.