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GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca
Other priorities 8BSE$PVODJMMPS+BDRVFT-BDFMMFXBOUT action on storm sewer drainage for the older neighbourhood streets in L’Orignal. “That’s my priority,” he said, adding that several homeowners have problems with flooded yards or basements because their neighbourhood storm drain system is ove- rwhelmed. Lacelle wants to know if senior government funding help is available. 0UIFSJUFNTEJTDVTTFEEVSJOHMBTU8F - dnesday’s special council session included water service connections for the township’s commercial-zoned land along County Road EFWFMPQNFOUPGBWJFXTJUFPO#BZ3PBE overlooking the Ottawa River as part of future tourism development for the Village of L’Ori- HOBM BOEEFWFMPQJOHàWFBOEZFBSDBQJUBM projects plans for the municipality.
Champlain Township’s new mayor and council met for a brainstorming session with economic development as one of the top priorities for their strategic plan over the next four years. Getting started on development of a new business park for the township led the start of the three-hour-long special council meeting December 5. Prior to the meeting, council members spent the day on a guided bus tour of the municipality with township staff providing information on local infrastructure, existing programs and services, and features of each ward. “My priority would be to get the infrastruc- ture in there so we can start selling the lots and get some money back to the township,” TBJE5SPZ$BSLOFS 8BSEDPVODJMMPSi5IBU is a (financial) return to our township. That helps to expand our (business) tax base.” Carkner observed that an early start on servicing the site would leave the township in a good strategic position for any major business investment proposals or senior government grant opportunities. Chief Admi- nistrator Paula Knudsen noted that a site concept plan is essential. “Perhaps do it in phases,” Knudsen said, adding that a concept plan would include a financial strategy so that the preparation cost won’t overload the township’s municipal debt load. “I’d like to ensure sustainable develop- ment,” said Violaine Tittley, one of the new DPVODJMMPSTGPS8BSE -POHVFVJM BEEJOH that she would also like to see more public participation in township decisions on deve- lopment projects. &/#3&'r#3*&'4 RÉUNIONS BUDGÉTAIRES Des réunions extraordinaires pour le budget 2019 de Hawkesbury se tiendront le jeudi 13 décembre de 9 h à 16 h et le vendredi 14 décembre de 9 h à midi, afin de présenter au conseil l’ébauche du budget 2019. En janvier, le conseil se penchera sur l’adoption des taux d’imposition et des frais usagers pour 2019. L’ébauche budgétaire définitive sera déposée le 9 janvier 2019. SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT Trustees of the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) received the Director’s Annual Report for the 2017-2018 term during their December 5 meeting. The report, available on the UCDSB website, outlines progress during the past school year on the district’s strategic plan and also notes successes like a new educational service agreement with the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education, the Skills Ontario Green Energy Challenge project among schools in the Upper Canada district, and the new mental health strategy for students and staff. – Gregg Chamberlain WINTER DRIVING ADVICE The arrival of actual winter weather now means that motorists need to slow down and allow more braking distance when driving on highways and country roads.
La directrice générale du Canton de Champlain, Paula Knudsen, tient compte des priorités et des suggestions lors d’une réunion spéciale du conseil consacrée à la planification stratégique le 5 décembre. Le développement économique a dominé une grande partie de la conversation au cours des trois heures qu’a duré la rencontre. —photo Gregg Chamberlain
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