Mayor Cole spoke of her trip to Vietnam and spoke briefly of the difference in infrastructure. She commented that she would like to see an HR Policy on Cannabis and asked whether there may be collaborative opportunities with all of Huron County.
Council briefly discussed the policy and noted that the CAO can make amendments to HR policy as needed until policy is in place.
Mayor Cole mentioned a letter from Jim Wilson, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade to be added to communications and placed in the November 5, 2015 agenda.
Deputy Mayor Frayne advised that he would like more time to review the LeisurePlan International report received by the Project Steering Committee for the upcoming Project Steering Committee workshop.
He advised that he viewed the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority proposed 2019 budget and increases are mostly due to increases in farm valuations. He said that the Jones Bridge project is scheduled to be completed by December.
Councillor Hebert noted the South Huron Business and Community Excellence Awards Gala is being held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 and there are a few new categories.
Mayor Cole provided an update on the Health Unit amalgamation and advised that information will be coming to municipalities.
Councillor Tomes spoke to his concerns specifically on the Huron Park schedule to the South Huron Parking By-Law 78-2018. He asked when Council would receive the follow up report from the George Guetter delegation.
Councillor Deluca commented that Stratford Council has reviewed their insurance coverage and their new carrier allows community groups to buy in to insurance at a substantially lower cost.
Councillor Tomes asked whether Council will be looking at wages for upcoming council as regulations have changed. Council discussed that there was no direction given earlier and it is not possible for this Council now as they are in a lame duck position.