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• Current Planning Agenda
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This page contains highlights from meetings of Council. They do not replace minutes of Council meetings or decisions of Council by resolution or by-law. If you have any questions or wish more information regarding a Council Update item please do not hesitate to contact the Township Clerk, Natalie Garnett at (705) 738-3800, extension 240 or by email: ngarnett@galwaycavendishharvey.ca

Council Update from March 2, 2010

• Steve Brockbank, the new Deputy Fire Chief was introduced to Council and welcomed.
• The Fire Chief reported that call volumes for January and February were lower than usual
• The volunteer Fire Fighters have been undergoing considerable training in evenings and on weekends
• The CAO advised that an application has been made to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for funding for the Lakehurst Hall project
• Council directed that a letter of congratulations be sent to the Olympic Committee for the success of the 2010 Winter Olympics
• It was noted that the Heritage Day event in Buckhorn was a great success.

Council Update from February 16, 2010

• Gerry Moraal from the Ministry of Natural Resources attended the meeting to provide a presentation on turkey and coyote/wolf populations. Concern was expressed about the impact of these animals on agriculture.
• Gary Jarosz from Global Emissions Systems Inc., attended Council to provide information on emission control technologies
• Steve Brockbank was appointed the Deputy Fire Chief for the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey. Mr. Brockbank will commence his duties on March 1st, 2010. He has been the Acting Deputy Fire Chief from September 2009 to current. Mr. Brockbank had been a District Fire Chief from 2004 to 2009 and a fire fighter since 1999. He has been employed with the Township Public Works Department since 2001.
• The Fire Department will be conducting ice water training in Buckhorn on the weekend of February 20th.
• The Township will be retro-fitting/upgrading lighting in the municipal buildings. This will be done in conjunction with a program through Hydro One which will cover approximately 2/3 of the cost. The cost savings realized will pay for the Township's portion in less than two years and this money will come from the Gas Tax Funding.
• Construction is well underway at the Lakehurst Hall, the roof is now on and shingled.
• Budget meetings have been set for March 4th and 30th from 1-4 p.m. in the Council Chambers.