10/ March 2024 The South Marysburgh Mirror CCOOUUNNCCIILL CCOORRNNEERR John Hirsch Councillor, Ward 9 South Marysburgh JJaannuuaarryy -- FFeebbrruuaarryy -- HHeerree"ss hhooww tthhee NNeeww YYeeaarr hhaass ssttaarrtteedd After considerable consultation and debate, Council finally approved the tender to put pipes in the ground to bring wa- ter and wastewater services to the lands Kaitlin group will be building out in Wellington. Without the pipes, construction cannot begin and we had contracted with Kaitlin to provide services to the site. They are paying for approximately 88% of the cost. This sets the stage for more water and wastewater infra- structure decisions. We will soon see the results of the Master Servicing Plan which will likely recommend bringing water to the Bloomfield and Picton systems from Wellington and eventually phase out the end of life Picton water plant. Meanwhile, Base 31 is spending $10 million of their own money to connect to water and wastewater services for the first phase of their construc- tion. So it looks like a busy year for WWW infrastructure need- ed for the predicted growth. Detailed information on all these projects is on the Coun- ty's website. Council News • Council approved settlement of the Wellington heritage Conservation District appeal • Approval of the Trae Eco resort in North Marysburgh (subsequently appealed to the OLT) • Approved extension of the Uride contract • Approved the Water and Wastewater Rates Community Committee terms of reference • Approval of construction loans • Approval of motion to request the Province to expand the life expectancy of fire apparatus • Received annual report of the Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee • Presentation on the new Family Health Team clinic • Approved the Street naming list for future use • Received annual report of Visit The County • Approved the tender for Wellington Water and Wastewater trunk lines • Approved staff to look into photo radar in school and Community Safety zones • Decided against undertaking a new review of Council size and ward boundaries • Approved a 37 lot subdivision in Consecon. Coming Up • Peer review of financing plan for WWW infrastructure in Wellington • Tender award - stormwater drainage on Cold Storage road • Results of Master Servicing Plan study for water services for the County • Tenders for Wellington water and wastewater plants • Emergency preparedness plan for the eclipse April 8Asset management roadmap • Tourism management plan for 2024 • Patio bylaw review I am continuing my 5 days a week community email. It has been modified to focus on Covid only in the Saturday edition. The rest of the week it includes timely notices, community events, etc. So if you are not already subscribed, just send me your email address and I will add you to the list of over 300 families. IF you have not been receiving my email, please look in your junk mail or spam folder as there have been some issues with the County email system. I can be reached by phone, text and email. jhirsch@pecounty.on.ca 613 846 0046 And don't forget, for immediate service the County help line is available: 613 476 2148 ext. 1023 For complaints, pothole requests, etc. Email: in- fo@pecounty.on.ca Or submit a request using the online form on the County website: www.thecounty.ca Bylaw complaints: bylaw@pecounty.on.ca For weekend or 24 hour situations go to the who to contact page: www.thecounty.ca/summer hub/who to call/