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Back to SearchHere are some highlights from the March 11, 2024, Council meeting. For more information on these and on the other topics discussed at this or other meetings, meeting schedule, agenda and minutes are available on our website.
The video of the full meeting can be viewed here.
| Citizen Recognition Award (Item 8) |
| Council had the pleasure of presenting a Community Builder Award to Connie Johnston last night for her active participation in our community. For more information see full article. |
| Affordable and Attainable Housing Committee Report Review – Report PD-2024-07 (Item 11a) |
| The Council has received Report PD-2024-07 dated March 11, 2024, and has approved the recommendation for the Township of Russell to engage a consultant, TWC, to assess affordable housing needs in the Township of Russell, as well as to develop an action plan. TWC will present the results of their housing needs assessment to the Council in September 2024. To facilitate this analysis, TWC plans to engage with various key stakeholders in the region, host workshops with members of the municipal Council and Township employees, arrange an open house day to allow the entire community to contribute to the needs assessment, and conduct a community survey. There are ample opportunities for everyone to get involved in these discussions and share their perspectives on affordable housing. |
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Transportation Master Plan Update (Item 18b) |
| A steering committee will be formed to discuss (brainstorm) the different transportation issues, and Councillor Deacon was named as the Council representative. This steering committee will also consist of staff and committee members. The invitation was extended to members of current committees and three will be selected to join this steering group. Once the draft is available for public review, we will have open houses as part of the public consultation. For more information, consult the official notice. |
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Committee Updates |
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Two members were appointed to consultative committees, James McKeown Quainoo to the Community, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and Abigail Marie McNair (STA) for the Teens Advisory Committee. A reminder that we are still looking for members for the following committees:
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| Strategic Discussion on March 25th |
| A reminder that a strategic discussion will take place between Council and administration regarding the Public Engagement Policy. This is the first step with further engagement opportunities to come for the public. Residents with ideas or suggestions are encouraged to contact Council members to have discussions ahead of the meeting. For more information, see full article. |
| Sale of Land in the 417 Industrial Park – Report CS-2024-04 (Item 22a) |
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Council proceeded with the sale of industrial land to Jenna Food Products & Dumyat Hill Realty for $1,200,000 and adopted a by-law authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the documents for the sale of land under the conditions listed in this report. |
The next Council meeting will be Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:00p.m.