WHEREAS the Municipality of Central Elgin should seek measures to be supportive of Entrepreneurs and Small Business Ventures; AND WHEREAS decisions of Council may both impact and influence opportunities forsmall business to operate within the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that […]
WHEREAS the majority of residents of Front Street feel satisfied that there is adequate private parking available to meet the needs of the neighbourhood even without street parking, AND WHEREAS these residents have overwhelmingly expressed that maintaining the greatest possible amount of […]
The principles behind water billing, especially in mixed-density and mixed-use municipalities like Central Elgin, can seem daunting, but few simple concepts underpin our water rates: cost recovery, equity, and conservation. Considering these factors can help you understand the balance municipalities strive to […]
“I think I’m on the phone with the next mayor of Central Elgin!” Fran’s singsong voice chimed against my ear. She was calling a few days after one of the first meetings of term, and she was thrilled by my intelligent questions […]
It won’t surprise anyone to hear that I’ve been receiving a lot of communications since Monday night’s meeting, where integrity reports were addressed. To all those kind neighbours who have reached out – in person, by phone, on social media, and elsewhere […]
WHEREAS staff are “generally supportive” of the Wheatfield Estate application; AND WHEREAS the application was opposed on the grounds of a lack of servicing; AND WHEREAS the plumbing and electrical groundwork is not consistent with an intention to indefinitely use a washroom […]
Most citizens go their whole lives without filing an integrity complaint or a freedom of information request. You might worry about the financial implications of investigating something that worries you. If you’ve never had to cross that bridge, here’s what you need to know.
Crouch Library fronts onto the four busy lanes of Hamilton Road. Busses stop on either side, and cyclists can be found both in the right lane and on the sidewalk. I have only ever crossed Hamilton Road at a street light. When […]
WHEREAS the municipality of Central Elgin began a strategic plan in 2022 with Ms. Jennifer Kirkham which was included in the 2022 budget with an upward limit of $9375+HST, AND WHEREAS to date, the information gathering, survey preparation, and survey issuance has […]
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the council of the Municipality of Central Elgin immediately terminate its contract with Tim L. Dobbie Consulting Ltd.