Committee of the Whole
Meeting Overview
The Committee of the Whole reviewed various staff and committee reports across Protective Services, Finance & Administration, Parks, Recreation & Environment, and Planning & Development. Key outcomes included receiving numerous monthly reports (Building, Bylaw, RCMP), updating on the Public Safety Building project, receiving quarterly financial statements, and recommending the removal of several outdated policies from the Policy Manual. Discussions in the evening session led to recommendations regarding new park opportunities (CRD Pump Station), investigating washrooms at Portage Park, seeking an agricultural water rate for Welland Legacy Park, and adopting a specific road alignment for the Eagle Creek Village development. The Committee also recommended designating Burnett Road and Pheasant Lane for a reduced 30 km/h speed limit.
Key Decisions
- The minutes from the previous Committee of the Whole meeting held September 10, 2013, were adopted.
- The monthly report detailing building activity and subdivisions for September 2013 was received.
- The monthly report detailing bylaw enforcement activity for September 2013 was received.
- The monthly RCMP report for September 2013 was received for information and scheduled for discussion at the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
- The monthly progress report concerning the View Royal Public Safety Building was received.