2017 quarterly report - civicweb
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2017 First Quarter
Table of Contents
0 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
2017 Quarterly Report January 1 to March 31, 2017
2017 First Quarter
Table of Contents
1 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Table of Contents Emergency Services Department 1
Financial Services Department-Park and Facilities Division
6
Financial Services Department-Park and Recreation Division
8
Financial Services Department-Treasury Division 9
Legislative Services Department-Building Division 11
Legislative Services Department-By-Law Enforcement, Animal Control and Property Standards Division
12
Legislative Services Department-Clerk’s Division 13
Legislative Services Department-Economic Development Division
15
Public Works Department 16
2017 First Quarter
Emergency Services Department
2 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Administration
2017 Budget Completion
Changes and updates to Emergency Plan
Business Continuity Plan – on-going (administrative)
Delivery of recruit training for 3 recruits
Co-ordinate Motel Inspection requirements for 2017
Attend Safe Communities Meetings
Attend Bruce County Fire Chiefs Meeting
Attend Departmental Officers Meetings(3)
Liaise with MNR re. Forest Fire Protection Area’s
Monitor Spring Water Levels in concert with GSCA
Burn Permits Issued (12)
Public Education
Preparing Public Education Programs for 2017
Creation of brochures for Emergency Management and Smoke and CO Alarms
Circulation of public education packages to Island Properties (116 properties)
Circulation of public education packages to Rental Properties (114 properties)
Monthly bulletin board displays: Woodstove Safety & Ash Disposal / Put a Freeze on Winter Fires / Ice Safety
Submission of monthly articles to local media: Winter Fire Safety / Carbon Monoxide Awareness / Ice Safety
Home Inspections for CO and Smoke Alarms (7)
Property Inspections as requested
Training – Volunteers
588 hours of regular station training – 1st quarter
97 hours of other activities – 1st quarter (Meetings, Maintenance, Public Education, Outside Training)
Emergency Responses
58 total responses – 1st quarter
969.5 total response hours – 1st quarter
2017 First Quarter
Emergency Services Department
3 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Quarterly Report
1st
Quarter (January, February, March – 2017)
Type of Call
Station 30 Georgian
Bluffs Station 40
Saugeen
Reserve Total
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Structure Fire 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2
Alarm
Activation, No
Fire
3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
Chimney Fire 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2
Vehicle Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle
Accident 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 3 3
Medical 4 4 0 0 25 25 0 0 29 29
Mutual Aid 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1
CO Alarm 5 5 2 2 3 3 1 1 11 11
Burning
Complaint 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
Assist Other
Agencies 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2
Other
2 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 4
TOTAL 16 16 4 4 36 36 2 2 58 58
2017 First Quarter
Emergency Services Department
4 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department
Quarterly Report
1st Quarter
(January, February, March – 2016)
Type of Call
Station 30 Georgian
Bluffs Station 40
Saugeen
Reserve Total
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Structure
Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Alarm
Activation,
No Fire
2 2 1 1 4 4 0 0 7 7
Chimney
Fire 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2
Vehicle Fire 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2
Motor
Vehicle
Accident
3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 4
Medical 7 7 1 1 31 31 0 0 39 39
Mutual Aid 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CO Alarm 4 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 5
Burning
Complaint 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Assist Other
Agencies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other
1 1 0 0 10 10 0 0 11 11
TOTAL 20 20 5 5 46 46 0 0 71 71
2017 First Quarter
Financial Services Department Park and Recreation Division
5 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Family Day
Organized activities for families to enjoy on Family Day including: horse-drawn sleigh rides at Bluewater Park; billiards at Lloyds Smoke Shop; cross country skiing/snowshoeing at Sauble Cross Country Ski trails; skating at Wiarton Arena sponsored by RBC; shuffleboard at Sauble Beach Community Centre; archery and tour of Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen Club
Council invited to serve at Spaghetti dinner to approximately 130 people at the Propeller Club
March Break Program
Assisted Wiarton Propeller Club Youth Program with registrations for the March Break Program that ran March 13-15, a popular low cost program for families in the area
Activities included: 38 registered for Air U Trampoline Park in Guelph, 30 for Laser Tag in Kitchener and 40 for Bowling and Movies in Owen Sound
Badminton Club
Badminton Club started at Amabel Sauble School Gym on Wednesdays 7-9 pm
Karate
Registrations accepted for Karate program at Peninsula Shores District School on Thursdays 7-9 pm
Bluewater Park Campground
The week of January 3 Recreation Programmer began taking reservations for overnight campsites at Bluewater Park Campground – numerous sites are reserved throughout the summer with long weekends the popular times
Seasonal campers confirmed their intentions of returning which left 5 seasonal sites available for rent – at the writing of this report, all seasonal sites are reserved as of May 8 from those on the waiting list
Elderly Persons Centre Grant
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) to the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat (OSS) may provide a grant for maintenance and operating costs up to 50% of the net operating cost up to the maximum dollar amount of $42,700 per year
Town has applied annually since 2010 and has applied again this year
2017 First Quarter
Financial Services Department Park and Recreation Division
6 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
The Ministry also provides a special grant up to $15,000 per fiscal year for services, facilities or research for which grants are not otherwise payable under the EPC Act.
Working with the Sauble Sandpipers, the Town has applied for the maximum amount of $15,000 for various items such as card table sets ( tables & chairs), storage cupboard, kitchen supplies, bridge cards, office chairs, wheelchair, signage (“Home of Sauble Sandpipers” & “Seniors Centre”), workshops (i.e. fall prevention, etc.)
Seniors Community Grant
All applicants must represent seniors groups or offer programs or services which directly benefit seniors living in Ontario. Grants will be available to support activities and programs that promote learning and that embrace seniors as volunteers
Application submitted for $2437.76 for Volunteer Training/Recruitment Program to assist the Sauble Sandpipers to recruit, recognize and retain volunteers which will help to enhance their programming
Seasonal Positions
Application posted and accepted for seasonal staff including: Sauble Beach Maintenance (6), Horticulture Maintenance (3), Campground Attendants (4), Public Works Grass Maintenance (2), Landfill/Recycle Attendant (1), Pool Supervisor (1), Assistant Pool Supervisor (2), Instructor/Lifeguard (5), Pool Public Attendant (2), By-Law Enforcement Supervisor (1), By-Law/Paid Parking Enforcement (8)
Job Fair
The Wiarton & District Chamber of Commerce held a Job Fair at the Wiarton Arena on March 8
The Recreation Programmer manned a table receiving applications for the various seasonal positions with the Town
Great opportunity for the Town to showcase the various seasonal positions as well as the public to apply for numerous positions available in the area
Canada Summer Jobs Grant
Canada Summer Jobs provides wage subsidies up to 50-100% of minimum hourly wage for not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees to create summer jobs for students between the ages of 15 and 30.
2017 First Quarter
Financial Services Department Park and Recreation Division
7 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Application submitted for seasonal staff including: Sauble Beach Maintenance, Horticulture Maintenance, Campground Attendants, Public Works Maintenance, Landfill/Recycle Attendant
Skateboard Park Fundraising
Assisted Joanne Lancaster with fundraising efforts for the Skateboard Park in Bluewater Park including letters to potential contributors, source funding for capital building of park, assisted with preparations for Council delegation and public meeting
Laidlaw Foundation Grant
Laidlaw provides support to youth-led groups that demonstrate creative, relevant and accessible ways of reaching young people who are not being engage effectively by traditional educational, social and community services
Assisted Skateboard Park Committee completing an application for $25,000 for building a Skateboard Park at Bluewater Park
Special Events Applications
Yap Ice Bridge Productions – Film shoot at Sauble Beach producing a documentary special for Smithsonian and CBC networks scheduled for February 26, 2017 which was delayed until March due to weather
Heart & Stroke Big Bike Ride scheduled for May 6, 2017 in Wiarton
Legion Ladies Auxiliary Convention Parade scheduled for May 10, 2017 in Wiarton
ALS Fundraising Walk at Bluewater Park scheduled for June 24, 2017
Wiarton Canada Day Festivities scheduled for July 1, 2017 in Bluewater Park
Wiarton Rotary Village Fair scheduled for August 4-7, 2017 in Bluewater Park
Facility Rentals
Wiarton Community Centre ice time came to a close for another season on March 26. Arena staff were busy with Minor Hockey playoffs, Figure Skating Club final show, the Lions Club Wiarton Willie Tournament and Men’s Recreation League and Oldtimers League joint tournament
Sauble Beach Community Centre saw Sauble Sandpipers utilizing the rooms for their programs plus other programs & events such as Zumba, Tai Chi, yoga and service club meetings each month
Amabel Sauble School was busy with the usual rentals throughout the week of Pickleball, and badminton; while the weekends were busy with private functions such as birthday parties, ball practices and volleyball
Ross Whicher Meeting room with various meetings and Library functions
2017 First Quarter
Financial Services Department Park and Recreation Division
8 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Marquee Sign
Requests included: Fundraisers such as Scrapbooking, Fashion Show, dinners; Maple Magic and Purple Valley Syrup Festivals; Sauble Soccer, Minor Ball & March Break Registrations; Bid Euchre Tournaments; Tenebrae Service; March Break skating/shinny hockey
Wiarton Willie Prediction Morning
Extensive support from Parks, Arena, and Public Works employees to pull-off a successful event!
2017 First Quarter
Financial Services Department Treasury Division
9 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Financial Services oversees the Budget Services, Taxation and Revenue, Utility Billing, Payroll, Information Technology and Risk Management for the Municipality. Daily activities take up the majority of staff time and keep the Municipality operating. Statistics for First Quarter 2017
Performance Metric Q1 2017 Q1 2016
Year-over-
Year
Change
Number of taxable
properties (four
installments per year)
9,032 9,700 -6.9%
Number of properties
on pre-authorized
payment plan - Taxes
1,611 1,531 5.2%
Number of properties
on pre-authorized
payment plan - Utilities
344 Not
tracked ---
Number of properties
on e-billing - Taxes 183 109 67.9%
Number of properties
on e-billing - Utilities 130
Not
tracked ---
Number of
Supplemental bills
issued
0 0 ---
Dollar value of added
assessment 0 0 ---
Dollar value of added
taxation 0 0 ---
Number of Write-Offs
processed 0 20 -100.0%
2017 First Quarter
Financial Services Department Treasury Division
10 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Dollar value of lost
assessment 0 0 ---
Dollar value of lost
taxation 0 0 ---
Tax Certificates issued 61 63 -3.2%
Cheques issued 598 657 -9.0%
General accounts
receivable invoices
issued
146 115 27.0%
Property Ownership
changes processed 263
Not
tracked ---
Cash receipts
processed 11,542
Not
tracked ---
Number of water
customers 1,580 1,619 -2.4%
Number of Wastewater
customers 997 1,019 -2.2%
Activities for January – March 2016 • Continued management of assessment appeals, adjustments and minutes of
settlement from annual phased-in assessment • Monthly utility billing for approximately 1,500 properties • Meter repairs continue. 14 work orders were issued: mainly shut off or
restore services • 2016 Audit completed from March 20 to 23, 2017 • 2017 Interim Tax Bills printed and mailed in mid-January. Due in March/May
2017 • 2017 Budget public meeting on March 30, 2017
2017 First Quarter
Legislative Services Department Building Division
11 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
The Building Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits, inspections which arise from the building permits, zoning compliance and Property Standards in the absence of the Property Standards Officer. Zoning Compliance Staff provided comments with respect to planning applications, fielded questions and provided advice with respect to zoning compliance and made referral to Bruce County Planning where applicable. Septic Re-Inspection Program
Staff have been preparing to complete (in-house) any remaining inspections.
Staff worked with WSP to finalize the annual report Statistics for the Quarter
5 new residential permits issued
6 addition permits issued
7 class 4 sewage system permits issued
5 accessory building permits issued
142 inspections performed on open building permits by Division staff
Many inspections for zoning, proposed development and complaints Permit Activity January 1-March 31, 2017 Permit Activity January 1-March 31, 2016
2017 First Quarter
Legislative Services Department
By-Law Enforcement, Animal Control and
Property Standards Division
12 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
This Division is responsible for the enforcement of by-laws with concentrated focus on Animal Control, Property Standards, Parking, Dynamic Beach and Paid Parking. A brief outline of activity for the 1st quarter:
Regular patrols conducted for the following:
Wiarton Hospital (fire route) Sauble Falls Road (fire route) Tanja Dog Park Oliphant Dog Park Foot Patrol in Wiarton
Worked alongside of Public Works with respect to vehicles parked interfering with snow removal, early morning patrol revealed three vehicles parked illegally, infractions were issued.
Monitored parking on Brown Street to ensure parked vehicles were not interfering with the flow of traffic.
Two stray dogs picked up and taken to the Towns holding center-dogs later reclaimed by owner.
Ten Property Standards Informal notices issued-compliance progressing on schedule.
Early in January, the By-Law Division worked with the finance department to issue invoices for taxicab, Sauble racetrack and four kennel licences.
Several calls regarding wondering Racoons, callers were directed to call the OPP if they felt it was an emergency or the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for non-emergency.
Six dates booked for weddings on Sauble Beach for the 2017 season.
All wedding inquiries and bookings were supplied with the Policy for Weddings on Municipal Properties.
Researching by-law wording and enforcement procedures
Dog Tags Issued: January 1 to March 31 Year Total # Tags Issued 2016 559
2017 654
2017 First Quarter
Legislative Services Department
Clerk’s Division
13 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
The Clerk’s Division is responsible for vital statistics, lottery licensing, livestock evaluations, marriage licensing/solemnization services, provides secretarial services to Council, Committees and Local Boards, planning, property sales, accessibility, source water protection, facility/lease agreement coordination, Freedom of Information requests, by-laws, special event planning and election. The Division is jointly responsible for legal and Paid Parking coordination and implementation.
Vital Statistics/Lottery Licensing/Livestock Evaluations
One marriage licence was issued
Sixty-four burial permits were issued
One livestock evaluation was performed in accordance with provincial legislation and programs
Three lottery licences were processed
Planning and Development
Seven new planning applications including limited service agreements, a zoning amendment, minor variances and a holding symbol removal
Three new development pre-consultations were undertaken
Source Water Protection/Property Sales/Freedom of Information/Secretarial Services/Other
Prepared and submitted the final report for the Source Water Protection grant No property sales Notified other Departments of upcoming lease expiry Completed a lease agreement for the Hepworth Cenotaph property, an agreement
with Northern Bruce Peninsula for by-law enforcement services and an easement agreement for the Town Hall property
Processed three Freedom of Information requests; five appeals to decisions are outstanding; one privacy complaint is outstanding; one new privacy complaint received
Coordinated and communicated with the Ombudsman regarding complaints Prepared agendas, attended and prepared minutes, policies, reports, by-laws,
action items/resolutions for meetings of Council, Heritage Committee, Wiarton BIA, Planning Advisory Committee, Committee of Adjustment and Police Services Board
Seven special meetings of Council in the first quarter Issued an RFQ for Heritage House signage Agreements for Georgian Bluffs water service provisions prepared Budget preparation and participation Participated in the coordination of Wiarton Willie Prediction Morning
2017 First Quarter
Legislative Services Department
Clerk’s Division
14 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Legal Coordinate and provided information for our legal counsel regarding ongoing
litigation Worked on OMB appeals including participation in mediation
By-Laws 26 by-laws considered in the first quarter including: Procedural By-Law
Recognition of Deceased Persons Policy By-Law
House Signage Program for Properties of Interest Policy By-Law
2 Appointment By-Laws
Fee By-Law
2017 First Quarter
Legislative Services Department
Economic Development Division
15 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Economic Development-1st Quarter 2017
Promotion of local area and development opportunities on Ontario Travel net.
Staff volunteered and attended the Outdoor Adventure Show in Toronto to assist Bruce County in promoting the area.
Information regarding Bruce County’s Release of an Expression of Interest for Affordable & Supportive Housing was communicated to local realtors and developers
Staff have been reaching out to developers and accommodators regarding the former Foodland property
Staff are making cold calls with a focus towards attracting businesses identified as opportunities in the Bruce County Business Attraction Strategy: Focus on Kincardine & Wiarton Executive Summary and Action Plan By Tenzing
Staff have been working on providing information with regards to Sauble Beach for the Business to Bruce website which will match entrepreneurs with communities.
Execution of the 2017 Wiarton Willie Prediction Morning and Pageants
Updates from the January Nuclear Industry Regional Advisory Committee meeting
include:
A welcome website is being developed for new residents which will include
information on short term housing, community links, and business coupon
promotion.
On March 3, 2017 “Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program: Developer Information
Session” was held inviting local realtors and developers from the area to attend.
2017 First Quarter Public Works Department
16 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Transportation The Public Works Department maintains the Town’s road network, including bridges, roadside maintenance, maintenance of hardtop and gravel roads, storm water management, winter maintenance, installation of road signs, traffic signal and street light maintenance, fleet maintenance, and applicable administrative responsibilities. In the first quarter 2017, the Public Works Department has conducted the following activities:
Tree trimming and brushing activities – 7.5 km of roadside brushing completed
Quotation for spring street sweeping was issued in early March and closed on March 27, 2017 – contract was awarded to Mobil Services Inc. with the requirement that all spring sweeping activities be completed prior to the Victoria Day long weekend
Spring grading activities conducted in March following the first snow melt
Tender for maintenance gravel was issued in early March and closed on March 27, 2017 – contract presented to Council in April – included within the tender was the supply of granulars for the reconstruction of Lakeshore Blvd N from Fourth St N to Sixth St N
Winter maintenance activities conducted on Town roads and sidewalks, including plowing, sanding, salting, ice blading, and patrolling
Snow banks removed from Berford Street, William Street and Boyd Street in mid-January
Snow banks removed from Berford Street, Boyd Street, William Street, George Street, Mary Street, Claude Street, and Brown Street on the third Friday in February
2017 First Quarter Public Works Department
17 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Removal of snow accumulation from municipal parking lots (Town Hall lot, Wiarton Arena lot, Louisa Street lot, lot behind Rankin River Trading Company, Ross Whicher Centre lot, etc.)
Sideroad 15 closed for seasonal flooding in February and again in March following snow melt and heavy rains
Garbage collected twice weekly from receptacles along Berford Street
Routine sign maintenance and replacement – new “Zamboni Crossing” signs installed on George Street at the Arena
Ongoing beaver control, pulling debris from culverts/grates
Licenced trappers arranged to trap nuisance beaver that are blocking culverts, flooding roads, and damaging public and private property
Weekly tailgate talks occurring with PW staff
Fleet/equipment maintenance activities
Boat launch ramp in Bluewater Park in Wiarton removed and rebuilt prior to installation in April
2017 First Quarter Public Works Department
18 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Entrance/Cut Permits issued: 3 (2017 year-to-date total is 3)
Move Permits issued: 2 (2017 year-to-date total is 2)
911 Signs/Addresses issued: 3 (2017 year-to-date total is 3)
Logging Agreements processed: 0 (2017 year-to-date total is 0)
Locate Requests processed: 70 (2017 year-to-date total is 70)
Street light repair work orders processed: 41 (2017 year-to-date total is 41)
Quotation issued in March for excavation and base construction of Lakeshore Blvd N from Fourth St N to Sixth St N – following the contract award in April, the work is to be completed in early May, with the asphalt to be applied prior to the Victoria Day long weekend
The Manager of Public Works was notified that the Town was unsuccessful in its application for funding to the Connecting Links Program for traffic signal upgrades at the intersections of Berford Street and Frank Street and Berford Street and George Street
New wood chipper that was tendered for and ordered in 2016 arrived in late February 2017
2017 First Quarter Public Works Department
19 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Cemeteries The Public Works Department maintains the Town’s three active cemeteries (Bayview, Edgehill and Red Bay) and two inactive cemeteries (Allenford and Spring Creek). Regular activities include administration, interments, and plot markings at the active cemeteries, and grass maintenance at all five cemeteries. In the first quarter 2017, the Public Works Department has conducted the following activities:
Spring interments were scheduled with funeral homes
A new lifting device for the mortuary was built by Public Works staff
Cemetery plots sold: 2 (2017 year-to-date total is 2)
Cemetery plots sold back to the Town: 0 (2017 year-to-date total is 0)
Interments: 0 (2017 year-to-date total is 0)
Plot Markings: 0 (2017 year-to-date total is 0) Waste Management/Diversion The Public Works Department oversees the Town’s waste management activities, such as garbage collection, garbage disposal (landfill operations), and waste diversion (recycling activities). In the first quarter 2017, the Public Works Department has conducted the following activities:
Staff submitted survey information to Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) regarding the Town’s waste management and diversion statistics to assist with grant funding for BASWR members
Bruce County Highways have scheduled the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days for 2017 – the Town will host three (3) events in June, July and August 2017
Mattress recycling program – number of mattresses diverted from the landfill this quarter: 67 (2017 year-to-date total is 67)
Electronic Waste – volume of e-waste diverted from the landfill this quarter: 0 kg (2017 year-to-date total is 0 kg)
Batteries – volume of batteries diverted from the landfill this quarter: 852 (2017 year-to-date total is 852 kg)
Tires – number of tires diverted from the landfill this quarter: 0 (2017 year-to-date total is 0)
2017 First Quarter Public Works Department
20 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
Water and Wastewater Systems The Public Works Department oversees the Town’s municipal water and wastewater systems, with work being completed under contract by the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA). In the first quarter 2017, the Public Works Department and OCWA conducted the following activities:
Weekly sample testing of all five water systems and one wastewater system
Routine maintenance, repairs, and locates
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) Drinking Water System Inspection completed at the Wiarton Water System in January – 100% compliance rating achieved
Staff applied for a renewal of the Permit to Take Water (PTTW) for the Amabel-Sauble Water Treatment Plant
An RFP was issued in late December inviting proposals to provide engineering and consultant services to apply for fragmentation of the Oliphant Water Treatment Plant – RFP closed in early January 2017 – Council did not award the contract and during budget deliberations, the project was cancelled
The Manager of Public Works was notified that the Town was unsuccessful in its application for funding to the OCIF Top-Up Component Funding for Upgrades to the Sanitary Collection System in Wiarton
The Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) Amendment for the Wiarton Wastewater Treatment Plant was approved by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) in March
Parks and Facilities The Public Works Department assists the Parks and Recreation Division with some of their maintenance/administrative duties. In the first quarter 2017, the Public Works Department has conducted the following activities:
Garbage collected from receptacles in municipal parks and beaches periodically through the winter months as weather conditions allow
An RFP was issued in mid-February for architectural design and consulting services for the Sauble Town Square – the RFP closed March 10, 2017 and was awarded at Council to MJ Architecture – the project will be administered/monitored by the Public Works and Finance Departments
2017 First Quarter Public Works Department
21 TSBP January 1 to March 31, 2017
The Manager of Public Works met with the Skateboard Park fundraising group to discuss plans for the skateboard park, the work to date, and a contract with the design company
Special Events The Public Works Department provides assistance with special events occurring in the Town. In the first quarter 2017, the Public Works Department has conducted the following activities:
Processed road closure paperwork with Bruce County Highways relating to the annual Sauble Beach Winterfest Torchlight Parade in January
Provided support for the Willie Festival, providing snow removal, barricades for road closures, etc. for the festival
Provided clean-up following the festival, retrieving barricades that were used and providing garbage collection from receptacles used for the festival