The South Marysburgh Mirror August 2023 /11 COUNCIL CORNER John Hirsch Councillor, Ward 9 South Marysburgh July - Finally out of the shadows on Picton Terminals We finally completed the process of considering whether a satisfactory settlement of the dispute with Picton Terminals could be reached without going to court. In the end, it was not possible to come to an agreement which would embody the restrictions Council voted unanimously for in 2021. So, there was nothing for Council to bring to public for discussion and the County’s application for an injunction in the Superior Court will proceed. Our application seeks the Court’s confirmation of our posi- tion that provincial and municipal laws, especially concerning land use planning, apply to the Picton Terminals property. Pic- ton Terminals had asserted that as a port they were exempt from the application of provincial and municipal laws. Hence they believed they could expand their operation and operate a container ship port without the need for approvals and per- mits. We disagree and expect to succeed in the court applica- tion. We will also continue appropriate enforcement action if and when Picton Terminals violates the terms of our bylaws. Council News Council completed work on its Strategic Plan, including pri- orities and goals in each of the 5 strategy pillars Council heard a presentation from the Province regarding choices for reconstruction of the Hwy 62 — CR1 intersec- tion. A roundabout is clearly favoured Council approved various speed limit and parking changes recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee Council approved creation of a Climate Action Plan working group Council awarded tenders for bridge reconstruction projects on Loyalist Pkwy west of Bloomfield and on Burr Rd. Elizabeth Crombie Real Estate Team 104 Main Street, Pictcn T. 613.476.2700 elizabeth.crombie@sympa‘ico.ca Crombierealestateteam. som Live Where You Love To Visit Council approved contract to install EV chargers in public areas with grant money Council did not approve a tender for a new pumper tanker for the Picton firehall. Council received the CAO’s second quarter report which can be found of the County website. Council approved a motion to expand the County’s low in- come household tax relief program Coming UP Wellington Dukes lease agreement Final approval of Strategic Plan Tenders for street sweeping Pre-budget direction Other There is a number of ongoing public consultations going on. They can be found on the Have Your Say website or in County Notices found on the County website home page: e Business retention and expansion strategy lam continuing my five days a week community email. It has been modified to focus on Covid only in the Saturday edi- tion. The rest of the week it includes timely notices, communi- ty events, etc. So if you are not already subscribed, just send me your email address and | 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. | 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/: -hub/who-to-call/ NS 11111000 ROYAL LEPAGE 111110 ProALLIANCE Brokerage | Independently Owned & Operatoag REALTY