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 REPORTS
FROM COUNCILOR BARBEAU
The following public service announcement has been
distributed to news media.
JULY SCHEDULE OF CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Scheduled meetings of City Council and its committees have been adjusted
for the summer. City Council, the Priorities Committee and the Planning
Committee will meet once in July.
The Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 8, starting at 2 p.m.
The Priorities Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 9, starting at
12:30 p.m., followed by a meeting of City Council starting at 4 p.m.
All meetings will be held in the Council Chamber of Tom Davies Square,
200 Brady Street, Sudbury.
Meeting agendas are available at
www.greatersudbury.ca. Search: agendas online.
Media Contact:
Angie Hache, City Clerk,
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 4206
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday,
March 26, 2008
GSDC provides $500,000 to Living with Lakes Centre
At this evening's meeting, Greater Sudbury City Council approved a
recommendation by the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) to
contribute up to $500,000 to the Living with Lakes Centre. This funding
will consist of $100,000 for capital construction in 2008, as well as up
to $400,000 over the subsequent four years to support research projects
with economic development impacts.
The new Living with Lakes Centre will house an expanded group of
scientists and students, and will provide the laboratory infrastructure
required for continued study of environmental science. It will be the
first such facility dedicated to the study of freshwater aquatic
ecosystems in Ontario.
"We expect that the Living with Lakes Centre will attract, train and
retain approximately 30 to 50 highly qualified, skilled scientific
personnel for our community," said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez.
"This is a tremendous boost to our local economy, and I am very pleased
that City Council has approved this recommendation from the Greater
Sudbury Development Corporation."
"The Centre will continue to serve as a resource to the mining,
forestry, agriculture and tourism sectors, as well as Northern Ontario
municipalities," said GSDC Chair Guy Labine. "It will also serve as a
catalyst for attracting collaborators and investors, and will assist in
facilitating the transfer of knowledge to commercialization to the
global market. The development of the Living with Lakes Centre is a
significant step for Greater Sudbury as our economy becomes increasingly
diversified."
"We are very grateful to the GSDC, and the City of Greater Sudbury, for
this generous financial support," said Dr. Judith Woodsworth, president
of Laurentian University. "Sudbury has become an internationally
renowned centre for environmental education and research. By
contributing to the Vale Inco Living with Lakes Centre, the City is
ensuring that our university and region continue to provide civic and
educational leadership in environmental issues."
Approval for this recommendation was provided by City Council in
accordance with the terms of the partnership between Council and the
GSDC. All funding requests in excess of $250,000 must be jointly
approved by both groups.
The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation is the economic development
arm of the City. Consisting of a 17-member board of directors, and
supported by City staff, the GSDC acts as a catalyst for economic
development initiatives, and supports the attraction, development and
retention of business in the community.
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Media Contact:
Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 2513
There will be a public information center Feb. 28th
at Fielding Memorial
Park to discuss the MTO's plan of a new interchange. I have no
information
as to their direction at this time. I would strongly encourage as many
people as possible to attend and show support. As You will recall
council
voted unanimously to support the interchange at Fielding Road and that
letter of request has been in their hands for a few weeks.
Regards,
Jacques
Jan 17/08
Good morning,
Great news from last nights council meeting as council unanimously
supported
a recomendation to the MTO to build a Diamond shape interchange at
Fielding
Road and not on Southview Drive. This is still most definitely in the
hands
of the MTO ,but, I believe we have sent them a clear message. Any
correspondence being sent to the MTO should reflect the unanimous vote
for
Alternative 2 and I would appreciate seeing such correspondence. Thank
You
for your assistance in this matter.
Regards,
jacques Barbeau
Copy of Dec. 4,2008 email sent to Jason Neva, Ernie
Heerschap
Good afternoon Gentleman,
Let me start by thanking You both for the opportunity to discuss RH
Murray School and the future of this learning institution with You last
evening. As firmly stated I am 100% in support of the ARC's
recommendations and will do all that I can to bolster support for such.
I will also gather answers to the questions posed to me regarding the
outdoor athletic facilities and costs of upgrades, building permits that
have been issued over the past few years for the zone affecting RH
Murray, potential development for the Whitefish First Nation Reserve and
support of council and the Mayor to lobby the Rainbow Board Trustees.
I am of the belief that the only real solution to the problem created by
the Administrative Council lies in the support of the Trustees.
As directed by the Ministry of Education, the ARC that was struck almost
a year ago, delivered recommendations that solved and served the needs
of our students and the Rainbow School Board. Throughout many heart
wrenching and difficult decisions, this school and community group came
together unanimously with what was seen by most residents as an
extremely sensible and responsible set of recommendations.
The very fact that the Administrative Council chose to ignore the
recommendation speaks volumes of their arrogance and lack of interest in
doing the RIGHT thing. Their rejection of the ARC recommendation will
surely formulate a recipe for failure as what person with a sane mind
would willingly volunteer to sit on such a committee in the future?
Only 12 months ago a set of recommendations came to city council in the
form of the Constellation City Report. Almost 90% of this report has now
been implemented with more to come to fruition in the year and years to
come. Had council have decided to shelve this report the result would
have had huge implications not the least of being a boycott of community
panels by our residents for years to come.
In that report were many recommendations to become an inclusive city and
to give our smaller communities the attention and respect they so
deserve. The response by said communities has been for the most part
positive.
The decision by the Administration Council does absolutely nothing to
help bridge the gap between Old City and New Amalgamated City in that
once again the little "guy" is being ignored.
I recently toured RH Murray and other Rainbow Board Schools in the area
and as expressed to Principle Jack, I was "totally impressed"! This is
truly a learning institution and not one only of the book nature, but
one of life lessons, leadership and comradery. I left that school with
an extra bounce in my step and feeling great about the school
experiences we are offering our children.
In closing I sincerely apologize for not making the meeting this evening
due to a previous commitment, but I will do everything possible to make
the next meetings and to support the efforts of the school and community
group going forward.
Regards,
Jacques Barbeau
Councilor Barbeau’s Update for Dec. 13,2007
1. Budget allocations from Dec.10 CGS Council Meeting impacting Walden:
a. $25,000 allocated re: Family Health Teams in Walden & Chelmsford
• Upgrades to facilities
• Location undecided in Walden: Former Town site or Walden Help Centre
• To be decided early in 2008
b. $20,000 to Walden Ski Club:
• Towards purchase of snow-making equipment & water lines
c. $20,000 to Naughton Cross Country Ski Club:
• To help build an addition to their existing Chalet (to make it twice
the size)
• This is in addition to $5,000 I provided from Community Improvement
Funds
d. $30,000 to hire Part-Time Maintenance Person for Greater Sudbury
Heritage Museums:
• This person will do maintenance – as required at Museum sites
• Eg He would provide support for AFM Site Committee at weekend special
events
• Better use of Curator’s time & skills
• Ron Henderson very pleased to get funding approval
e. $20,000 allocated to McLelland Fitness Centre:
• To help with improvements
• Located in the McLelland Arena
• Many former members of Cambrian Fitness have joined this centre
f. Approved Funding for CANs in Principle:
• Funding amounts to be determined
• Most in agreement to the same funding amount for each CAN
• One suggestion made re: $5,000 per Ward
• I spoke against this idea- used Ward 2 as an example of 2 existing
CANs;
Not fair that they would only get $2,500 each
• Councilors want decision re: controlling total number of CANs
• Note: Funding proposed for 2 additional CGS Liaison Staff did not
reach funding line
2. Future of Walden Help Centre Building:
• I have asked CGS Real Estate Dept. to hold off putting the building up
for sale until the community of Walden can determine if & how it could
be used
• We will be having a Tour of the building in Jan.
• Walden-CAN should be part of Tour
3. Angle Parking By-Law BLITZ on Main St:
• I spoke to Sgt Smythe & Tickets have been issued re: violations to
By-Law & officers will continue to ticket offenders
• Local businesses are still handing out Flyers to educate the public
re: Angel Parking By-Law & Main St.
• It appears to be working
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4. Some future Projects to be investigated for 2009:
a. Skating Path at Meatbird Park:
• Preliminary costing by Kevin Moxam @ $50,000 is probably close re:
City location
• Should cost out less tax dollars- with community partners helping with
project
• Not going to happen this winter
b. Repairs to ‘Flower Pots’ along Main St:
• Initial estimate of costs too high to be submitted to CGS Budget this
year
• Need to get realistic estimate of costs
• Investigate setting up a committee
c. Move Outdoor Skating Rink to Lively Ski Hill:
• Discussions again re: moving outdoor rink to ski hill site
• Possibility of 2 rinks- one for outdoor hockey & one for other skaters
• The old ski chalet needs to be replaced with larger building; could
share space
• Nothing to happen this winter
5. Status of MTO Interchange Options for Four-laning of Southwest
By-Pass:
• See Notes from Dec. 3 Meeting at Laamanen Construction
• MTO will present Options to CGS in Jan. – public can make
presentations
• MTO will present 2 Options to residents re: HWY 55 west Interchange-
we asked them to move Interchange east of Den Lou
6. First Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting & Community Caroling at Anderson
Farm:
• I have worked with AFM Site Committee to coordinate this Free
family/community event
• See Invitation sent to Media & local community groups & Walden-CAN
Contacts
• Lots of community involvement: Santa, Fire Dept. Choir & their
Christmas Float/sound system, Woodworkers/Granary (Santa’s helpers),
singers from local church, sleigh rides, LDSS students, donations from
businesses, groups, CGS - in services & in kind and all members of AFM
Site Committee
• ‘Green’ Lights will be strung to outline the Granery, Stable, Milk
House & will stay up so that Walden Winter carnival can use the lights
too
• Large tree in front of Farm House will be lit up at 7pm
• Mayor & 5 Councilors will be joining us
Jacques
Councilor Barbeau’s Nov. 8,2007 Update:
a. Violations of Angle Parking By-Law on
Main St.:
• Angle Parking violation continue to occur in Lively business block
• People think it’s a parking lot…not a road
• Need to educate the people…meeting with Sgt Smythe/business/Co- Chair
CAN to develop a strategy
• One page information flyer to be given at stores with purchases
• One Day BLITZ with police issuing warnings/educating VS Ticketing
• One Day BLITZ with violations Ticketed
b. Stewardship of Simon Lake: meeting with Stewardship volunteers on
resolution of problems re: Simon Lake…resonator/harvester etc…not a
quick, easy solution
c. New CGS ATV By-Law:
• One of recommendations on Laughren’s Constellation City Report was
“…that Council continue the development of a comprehensive by-law to
govern the I=use of ATVs within CGS”
• A report was presented to Priorities Committee in August and an Ad Hoc
Committee has been formed to review issues & options related to ATV
By-Law
• I am on that Committee…should have ATV By-Law in place by Spring re:
speeds, timing, locations…all regulations necessary
b. New Senior Information Line launched- 673-3636:
• Seniors looking for information on programs & services in CGS can now
phone & speak to a live person VS automated voice system
• Based at the Parkside Centre…Fed Nor providing funding for employees
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Can still call 311 for assistance…673-3636 is just for seniors
c. LDSS new Football team is making a difference!
• $26,000 has been raised in the community- all costs covered
• 700 people came for the 1st game- including media
• Portable lights moved to schools for night games
• Great support from community…increased school spirit!
Councilor Barbeau’s
OCT11,2007 Update:
a.
Violations of Angle Parking By-Law on Main St.:
·
Angle Parking violation
continue to occur in Lively business block
·
People think it’s a parking
lot…not a road
·
Need to educate the
people…meeting with Sgt Smythe/business/Co- Chair CAN to develop a
strategy
·
One page information flyer to
be given at stores with purchases
·
One Day BLITZ with police
issuing warnings/educating VS Ticketing
·
One Day BLITZ with violations
Ticketed
b.
Stewardship of Simon Lake:
meeting with Stewardship volunteers
on resolution of problems re: Simon Lake…resonator/harvester etc…not a
quick, easy solution
c.
New CGS ATV By-Law:
·
One of recommendations on
Laughren’s Constellation City Report was “…that Council continue the
development of a comprehensive by-law to govern the I=use of ATVs within
CGS”
·
A report was presented to
Priorities Committee in August and an Ad Hoc Committee has been formed
to review issues & options related to ATV By-Law
·
I am on that Committee…should
have ATV By-Law in place by Spring re: speeds, timing, locations…all
regulations necessary
b.
New Senior Information Line launched- 673-3636:
·
Seniors looking for
information on programs & services in CGS can now phone & speak to a
live person VS automated voice system
·
Based at the Parkside
Centre…Fed Nor providing funding for employees Monday – Friday 8:30am –
4:30pm
·
Can still call 311 for
assistance…673-3636 is just for seniors
c.
LDSS new Football team is making a difference!
·
$26,000 has been raised in the
community- all costs covered
·
700 people came for the 1st
game- including media
·
Portable lights moved to
schools for night games
·
Great support from
community…increased school spirit!
Councilor’s Update for Sept.18,
2007
After seventeen long years, Lively High Hawks have re-entered the
Varsity Football league. Attendance at Friday’s home opener was in
excess of 500 loud and enthusiastic fans. There is a real buzz on the
streets over this. Although the home team lost 36-0 there were many,
many positives that came of this game.
The lively sewage and tailing site continues to remain odour free. Many
things are being done including the installation of a water rezonator,
enzymes and a reduced use of bioxide. A mailing was done 2 weeks ago and
these along with a November update meeting will continue.
Simon Lake Stewardship group will gain the support and expertise of city
officials and other gov't officials in a search for a solution to the
green algae problem. As with the sewage problem, there is no quick fix
and things that were done years ago as accepted practices are coming
back to haunt us in a big way.
The Laurentian Community Track was given a huge push when Laurentian
University came to the plate with $500,000.00 towards the planned major
renovations. This track affects all of our young athletes.
The ATV Bylaw committee will be struck October 3rd and I do plan to let
my name stand for nomination. This bylaw has been a long time coming and
former councilors Gainer and Kett played a significant role in getting
it off the ground.
Jacques
Councilor’s Update for Sept.18,
2007
After seventeen long years, Lively High Hawks have re-entered the
Varsity Football league. Attendance at Friday’s home opener was in
excess of 500 loud and enthusiastic fans. There is a real buzz on the
streets over this. Although the home team lost 36-0 there were many,
many positives that came of this game.
The lively sewage and tailing site continues to remain odour free. Many
things are being done including the installation of a water rezonator,
enzymes and a reduced use of bioxide. A mailing was done 2 weeks ago and
these along with a November update meeting will continue.
Simon Lake Stewardship group will gain the support and expertise of city
officials and other gov't officials in a search for a solution to the
green algae problem. As with the sewage problem, there is no quick fix
and things that were done years ago as accepted practices are coming
back to haunt us in a big way.
The Laurentian Community Track was given a huge push when Laurentian
University came to the plate with $500,000.00 towards the planned major
renovations. This track affects all of our young athletes.
The ATV Bylaw committee will be struck October 3rd and I do plan to let
my name stand for nomination. This bylaw has been a long time coming and
former councilors Gainer and Kett played a significant role in getting
it off the ground.
Jacques
Reports from Jacques Barbeau
THIS WEEK'S CGS NEWS - for the week of
September 17, 2007
Firefighters capture top honours at the national FireFit Championship
Greater Sudbury firefighters recently captured top honours at the
national FireFit Championship Finals held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Local
firefighters Jim Kolar, Richard Landry, Eric Pichette, Craig McPhee,
Trevor Fera, David Gerow and Jesse Fram achieved impressive showings
during the four day elimination event, from August 30 to September 2.
For more information, visit the City’s website at
http://www.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?lang=en&Release_id=1937
"Big Air Insanity" Live at the Sudbury Arena
Edge Motor Sports proudly presents "Big Air Insanity" at the Sudbury
Arena on Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. This event is a showcase of
the 2007 Hyundai Freestyle Motocross World Tour. Tickets go on sale
Friday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m. Ticket cost is $30.00 for Platinum
seating (sections 3, 4, 5, 13, 14, 15), $23.50 for adults, or $17.50 for
youth 12 and under. (Prices will increase on the day of the event.) To
purchase tickets, visit
http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=448,
or call
671-3000, or visit the Sudbury Arena box office between 9:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. *Please do not contact staff directly
regarding ticket sales.
Ontario Election and Referendum Day is October 10
A referendum on electoral reform will take place with the Ontario
general election on October 10. For more information on the referendum,
visit the referendum website at
www.yourbigdecision.ca. For more
information about the Ontario Election such
as voting locations, advance
voting and candidate information, please visit the Ontario Election
website at www.elections.on.ca.
Young Professionals Association offers Vacation Planning Seminar
To help make planning your vacation a little easier, the Young
Professionals Association is hosting a seminar on "Planning a Vacation".
On Wednesday, September 19th, Travel Discounters will be presenting
topics on travel such as Beach Holidays, Adventure
Holidays, Charitable
Holidays, Cruises and How the Internet has changed your holiday options.
The seminar will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. The admission
is $10 for YPA members and $15 for non members before September 12th and
after September 12th the price will increase to $20 for YPA members and
$25 for non-members. Don't miss this seminar - all participants will
receive a $100 travel voucher! To register for this seminar or to get
more information, please call Elyse at ext. 4631.
Library looking for teens to join the Library’s Teen Advisory Group
the Greater Sudbury Public Library is looking for teens in grades 7 to
12, who will meet monthly, to join the library's Teen Advisory Group
(TAG). You have the choice of two groups: one group meets the first
Wednesday of the month, at the Valley East Public Library, from 4:00 -
5:00 p.m. and the second group meets the last Wednesday of the month, at
the Main Public Library, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. If you are interested,
please contact Ginette Mallette at 673-1155, extension 205.
Greater Sudbury Public Library offers Story Time for Children
Children aged 5 and under are invited to attend story time sessions at
the Greater Sudbury Public Library. These sessions are offered once per
week for 30 minutes. For more information, please call or visit any
branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library or contact Monique Roy at
673-1155 extension 270 or visit the library’s website at
> www.sudbury.library.on.ca.
free Family Films at the Public Library
The Greater Sudbury Public Library will be presenting free family
films. Each month one movie will be shown at the Main Library, 74
MacKenzie Street at 1:30 p.m. The film for the month of September will
be held on Saturday, September 22. The film will be Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles. For more information, please contact Monique Roy at 673-1155,
ext. 270 or monique.roy@greatersudbury.on.ca.
Weekly Traffic Report
Throughout the construction season, projects will be updated on a
weekly basis to inform motorists of potential traffic delays or new
traffic patterns. To view this week’s Traffic Report visit the
City’s website at
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?Release_id=1920&lang=en&SR=1&DisplayYear=2007&DisplayCategory=&criteria=
Guts and Glory 2: Speaker Huddle and Luncheon
Sport Link will host "Guts and Glory 2: Speaker
Huddle and Luncheon" on
Friday, November 16 from noon until 1:30 p.m. in the Holiday Inn
Solarium Room. The keynote speaker for the event is Ray Zahab,
Ultra-Distance Marathoner. Tickets are $50 per person, or $400 per table
of eight, and can be purchased through the SportLink office in the
Greater Sudbury Development Corporation or by
calling 674-4455 ext. 4434.
mysudbury Partner
Newsletter (pdf)
Ward 2- ‘ Sewage
Odor’ Public Meeting
Councilor Barbeau has organized a Ward 2- ‘Sewage Odor’ Public Meeting
to take place July 4th at 7pm, in the Tom Davies Arena- in response to
numerous complaints by residents of Copper Cliff & Lively.
Representatives from CGS Staff, CVRD Inco Limited & the Ministry of
Environment will be attending.
Letters will be sent from CGS to Copper Cliff & Lively residents.
For further information please, contact Councilor Barbeau at 692-5966
Re: Fire at St.
Joseph's Hospital
Members of City Council:
The following is an update on the St. Joseph's Hospital situation.
At approx. 9:15 pm, the backup generator that was providing power to the
building ceased to function. The Hospital is currently in the process of
transferring approx. 170 patients to other local hospital sites (i.e.
Laurentian and Memorial) and out-of-town locations such as North Bay.
The priority is to transfer critical care patients to safe locations and
in a safe manner.
The Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT), a mobile medical field
unit that can set-up a 56 bed unit, was called in and it is on its way
to Greater Sudbury. The team will be arriving early on Thursday morning.
The City's CAO and EMS, Fire, Transit, Emergency Management, Public
Works, Communications and Purchasing crews are all on site providing
assistance to the hospital.
The City is currently working to obtain additional generators to return
some power to the hospital site.
Regards,
Ghislain
Members of City Council:
The following is an update on the St. Joseph's
Hospital situation.
At approx. 9:15 pm, the backup generator that
was providing power to the building ceased to function. The Hospital is
currently in the process of transferring approx. 170 patients to other
local hospital sites (i.e. Laurentian and Memorial) and out-of-town
locations such as North Bay.
The priority is to transfer critical care
patients to safe locations and in a safe manner.
The Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT), a
mobile medical field unit that can set-up a 56 bed unit, was called in
and it is on its way to Greater Sudbury. The team will be arriving early
on Thursday morning.
The City's CAO and EMS, Fire, Transit, Emergency
Management, Public Works, Communications and Purchasing crews are all on
site providing assistance to the hospital.
The City is currently working to obtain
additional generators to return some power to the hospital site.
Regards,
Ghislain
To Council:
Please accept the following as a progress report on the above noted.
The newly formed Recreational Complex Advisory Panel, under chairperson
Cory McPhee, has held two planning meetings ... March 30th and April
19th, 2007.
On March 8th and 9th, staff representation along with the chair and
co-chairs of the RCAP toured a number of newly constructed facilities in
Etobicoke, Oakville, Hamilton, St-Catharines and Vaughn. These
facilities included 4 plex ice facilities with meeting rooms and some
boasted outdoor playfields.
The advisory panel approved the Terms of Reference for the
implementation of a Feasibility/Business Plan for the development of a
multi-use recreational facility. The RFP will be issued this month.
Letters were sent to Ms. Jean Lam, Assistant Deputy Minister of the
Ministry of Health Promotion and to Mr. Doug Clarke, Consultant of
Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships Secretariat for the purpose of
identifying appropriate sources of funding for the multi-use
recreational complex. The Performing Arts Centre was also identified as
a top strategic priority in the letter forwarded to Mr. Clarke.
As part of the planning meetings, the advisory panel participated in a
workshop, brainstorming their vision of a multi-use recreational
complex.
The following sub-committees were formed to assist with the planning
process: Finance, Programs, Site Selection and Aging Facilities
Inventory.
June 7th has been scheduled for the next RCAP planning meeting and as
part of this meeting, the members have requested that a public meeting
be scheduled for 7 p.m. in council chambers. This public meeting is to
provide an update on the panel's work with the main objective being:
1] What is your vision for the multi-use recreational complex?
2] What type of activities would you like it to offer?
3] What type of sporting event might it attract?
In order to facilitate public input, the City will be introducing a web
site where the residents will be able to voice their comments on the
above three questions. The Communications department will be the lead in
promoting and advertising the upcoming public meeting.
As part of the Terms of Reference, it was requested that the panel
provide a preliminary report to Council on the RCAP's progress. The
presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 11th.
The Recreational Complex Advisory Panel's chair would like to take this
opportunity to officially invite members of Council to the June 7th
public meeting.
Réal
June 12 Update from Councilor Barbeau
1. A Public Information Meeting was held a couple of weeks ago to
discuss the new Salo Subdivision behind the Ben Moxam Center. Some
concerns were expressed that will be addressed, but overall it was
positive. There will be approximately 220 Lots available.
2. On June 26th there will also be a Public meeting with Dalron and area
residents to discuss the new Subdivision slated for McCharles Lake- with
approximately 200 Lots.
3. I have received some local complaints re: the sewage smell in Lively
and would like to know if there are more residents unhappy of such and
if there is a need for a Public Meeting to explain how this is being
dealt with.
4. I met with the Fairbanks Lake Campers Assoc. and CGS staff to address
garbage collection concerns. Although the meeting wasn’t really
positive, the discussions with more senior CGS staff following the
meeting were. I will keep you informed.
Unfortunately I will be in Calgary and unable to attend the June 12
Walden-CAN Meeting.
Jacques Barbeau
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May 20/07June 12 Update from Councilor Barbeau
1. A Public Information Meeting was held a couple of weeks ago to
discuss the new Salo Subdivision behind the Ben Moxam Center. Some
concerns were expressed that will be addressed, but overall it was
positive. There will be approximately 220 Lots available.
2. On June 26th there will also be a Public meeting with Dalron and area
residents to discuss the new Subdivision slated for McCharles Lake- with
approximately 200 Lots.
3. I have received some local complaints re: the sewage smell in Lively
and would like to know if there are more residents unhappy of such and
if there is a need for a Public Meeting to explain how this is being
dealt with.
4. I met with the Fairbanks Lake Campers Assoc. and CGS staff to address
garbage collection concerns. Although the meeting wasn’t really
positive, the discussions with more senior CGS staff following the
meeting were. I will keep you informed.
Unfortunately I will be in Calgary and unable to attend the June 12
Walden-CAN Meeting.
Jacques Barbeau
Update from Councillor Barbeau re: Citizens on Patrol -COPS- program
for Walden & Copper Cliff
" The Citizens of Patrol(COPS) Program is alive and well and we are just
now at the stage of
gathering potential volunteers- in Walden & Copper Cliff. Over the next
few weeks we will host
a COPS Information Session for interested parties to find out if this
program fits their needs.
There is a lengthy process to undergo before this Program is up and
running, but once set-up
the results have been very positive. "
May 8th Report to Walden-CAN from Councillor Barbeau
Request for your assistance:
In order to arrange a COPS Information Meeting, Councillor Barbeau &
Constable Willmott
need to know if there are enough people interested in finding out more
about the COPS Program.
1. Do you know of anyone in your community who might be a potential COPS
volunteer?
No one expects people to volunteer for COPS- until they have had a
chance to hear first-hand
about the program and have had an opportunity to ask all their
questions.
2. If you are interested or know of anyone in your community or
organization/group who might
be a potential COPS volunteer...
a. Please contact Jacques directly asap at 692-5966 or jacques.barbeau@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
b.Or you can call me at 692-3021
The volunteers of the COPS program act as eyes & ears for the police -
"...a neighbourhood watch on wheels".
They could make a difference in community policing for Walden.
Thanks for your consideration
Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair, Walden-CAN www.walden-can.com
May 8th Report to Walden-CAN from Councilor
Barbeau:
1. May 4/07 Announcement by CVRD, The Canadian & Ontario Division: At a
luncheon meeting with President & CEO CVRD, the Canadian & Ontario
Division Presidents, MPP Rick Bartolucci & MP Dianne Marleau, Mayor John
Rodriguez and many others it was officially announced that 450 Million
Dollars is being invested in Totten Mine. This new mine will create 150
jobs by 2011 not to mention the spin off jobs for the community. This
will also have a dramatic effect on land values in Whitefish and Beaver
Lake communities.
I will be meeting with Marcel Vaillancourt and John Sagman of CVRD along
with
Bob Falcioni to discuss road conditions leading to the new mine. I am
confident that CVRD may be interested in helping with the funding to
upgrade these roads- which would certainly be a benefit to the Fairbanks
Campers Association and people using Fairbanks Rd.
2. Status of MTO Projects impacting Walden: A meeting between CGS
Councilors, CGS staff and Stantec will take place May 17th at 3:45 pm
re: the 2 MTO Projects. I will also invite Can- Chairs and Deb McIntosh
of Rainbow Routes.
3. Status of the Welcome Centre/Rest Stop in Beaver Lake: The Rest Stop
in Beaver Lake will remain open- with the Parks and Rec. Dept. taking
over the maintenance of this facility.
4. Status of the Walden…Naturally Signs:The Walden Signs may need to be
re-located when New City of Greater Sudbury signs are erected before the
end of June. This is as required by Provincial laws. We are currently
requesting that we be allowed to keep both signs (Walden & new CGS
signs) on the provincial HWY, but in the event that we cannot we should
begin looking for alternate areas to display these very beautiful signs.
5. Condition of Laurentian Track: As chair of the Laurentian Track Task
Force I wish to tell all of our residents of the dismal shape this
community track is in. Some repairs have been made to make it useable
and safe for one last season, but it will require approx. 2.5 million
dollars in work before next season. A major fundraising campaign will
begin soon to re-build this facility.
6. Status of the COPS Program: The Citizens on Patrol (COPS) Program is
alive and well and we are now at the stage of gathering potential
volunteers. Over the next few weeks we will host a COPS Information
Session for interested parties to find out if this program fits their
needs. There is a lengthy process to undergo before this program is up
and running, but once set-up the results have been very positive.
7. Status of the McClelland Fitness Facility: The McClelland Fitness
Facility is under new Management and the changes are very positive and
encouraging. I will be assisting this group in the purchase of some new
equipment. Take a few minutes and stop by to talk to volunteers Dave and
Maggie.
8. The Sudbury Wolves- Ambassadors of CGS: It's been 31 years since the
Wolves have made it this far. These are excellent Ambassadors of CGS and
have been to our community of Walden 3 times this year. Hopefully, if
successful in their bid, we can have them in Walden for an Appreciation
Event. Jacques Barbeau, Ward 2 Councilor
Additional Input from Councillor
Barbeau for April 17th W-CAN Meeting
Jacques phoned me yesterday and here is some additional information to
share:
1. Response to the Walden-CAN request for $3,000 in re-payable
‘bridge-funding’- until the CGS determines a Funding Policy for CANs :
a. No problem providing us with $3,000 for ‘bridge-funding’
b. Just make a Motion & email the request to him & he will provide the
funds
c. He will try to discover the status of CGS time-line re: funding for
CANs
2. Request for Input:
a. Is there any community concern re: closure of the Beaver Lake
Rest-Stop?
b. At present time there is no information area- only washrooms.
c. If no community objections, he will not oppose its closure- to save
money.
d. Jack confirmed today that Beaver Lake discussed issue at March Mtg.:
want it kept open, but with better CGS maintenance; important to have a
place for people/tourists to stop – even briefly in Beaver Lake; 1st
view of CGS
3. Ontario Government erecting CGS Signs at entries to City this spring:
a. Before the end of June, province will erect CGS Signs at the entries
to City.
b. Unfortunately, this will impact 3 of 4 Walden Signs.
c. The province only permits one Sign on their HWY identifying a City
d. All of other former Town signs will remain- because they are erected
on private land or Municipal property.
e. Only the Walden Sign on Municipal Rd.55 will remain.
f. Ian Wood, CGS (who was involved in creating these signs for Walden)
is protesting this policy @ Queens Park- asking for exemption for our 3
Signs- using the Constellation City Report to indicate CGS policy of
strengthening outlying areas.
g. If the province rejects our request, the CGS will re-locate the 3
signs on alternative sites in Walden. They will not be destroyed.
h. Jacques will keep us informed of situation.
4. Accommodation Review Sudbury West Schools:
a. Jacques agrees it would be a good idea for W-CAN to support the 5
schools – especially Lively DSS as our community secondary school
b. He believes that the School Board should be reflecting the
Constellation City Report- as adopted by the CGS- re: developing &
strengthening the outlying communities- not working against it.
c. He suggested that Jack Oatway- a member of Solutions Team & resident
of Walden West – would be a valuable person on a W-CAN Sub-Committee
5. Budget Information re: CGS Funding for Security Systems for CGS
Assets:
a. Sgt Sanderson informed me yesterday, that CGS did not approve a
Police Services request for renewal of funding for Security Systems re:
CGS Assets- as provided in the last Budget.
b. This means there will be no contracting to provide Roving Security
for CGS Assets in former City @ $100,000 or CGS Assets in outlying areas
@ $100,000
c. This will directly impact CGS Assets located in Walden. i.e. AFM & CC
d. Jacques confirmed that this funding request was under the line in
this Budget
April 13th, Councillor’s Update for
Walden-CAN :
I will not likely attend the Tuesday evening meeting, as I
will be in Timmins. If at all possible I will re-arrange my schedule to
attend.
1. Status re: Interchange Option for Four-Laning Southwest By-Pass:
The MTO review is not complete and by all means please email any
additional comments to me .The reason I say this is that I have
requested an additional meeting with: Stantec, Bob Falcioni of the city,
Mark Simeoni of the city, Greg Clausen of the city and any councillor
wards directly or in-directly affected by these highway changes. The MTO
is reluctant in doing this, but it looks as though it will happen soon.
This will not be an open meeting, however, we will invite some special
guests such as Rainbow Routes and the area CANS as well as CVRD. I will
inform W-CAN when this is to take place. Note: This meeting will deal
with both
proposed hwy. changes - in West and South.
2. The Status of COPs Program:
I continue to have discussion with Chief Davidson re: the COPs
program and will be discussing with him again today the direction we are
to take. I am hopeful to have one in place in Walden and Copper Cliff in
the future.
3. Status re: Road Improvements for Walden:
We are currently awaiting the final list of road improvements to be
tackled this summer. Once the list is available, I will forward it to
you.
4. Rainbow School Board- Accommodation Review Committee-Sudbury West:
I have had discussion and have sent a letter of support for Lively
High. Other than that I have not really been involved in the process.
5. Simon Lake Stewardship Project:
I have been involved with the Simon Lake Stewardship in their Barley
Straw Project to commence over the next few weeks. It is their intent to
reduce the Algae Bloom that currently is affecting that lake.
6. CGS Weekly Newsletter & News Releases for sharing/posting: I will
continue to forward information to Walden-CAN as it becomes available.
7. May 2nd CGS Priorities Committee Meeting in Walden:
The priorities meeting will have a slight change in our Tour,
as we will be visiting the former OLF school in Naughton, to see the
incredible operations of Penguin Industries. In lieu of that visit we
will likely not tour Fielding Park as we have already met there in
December as a council.
8. Plans for Subdivisions in Walden:
I will also be meeting with Ron and Kristi Arnold in the near future to
discuss plans for subdivisions they may have in Walden over the next
Regards, Jacques
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