Search Results for 'council size'
Citizens’ Assembly on council size nears conclusion
The two dozen citizens of the Prince Edward County Citizens’ Assembly are poised to make a recommendation on the appropriate size of County council. The assembly is to meet for the third time this Saturday following meetings July 27 and August 10. The final meeting is expected to culminate in the assembly putting forward a […]
Council size consultant to be chosen Thursday
Council will meet at Shire Hall next Thursday following Committee of the Whole to select a consultant to review the size of council. The consultant is to advise council on the best method, timing and approach to conduct a public consultation process to review the size of council and carry out the review process. Requirements, […]
Options for council size discussions on table in November
A discussion on council size will be held at Shire Hall in November. At last night’s council meeting, councillors voted to hold a special meeting in November to discuss options on a public consultation on the matter. A facilitator may be retained to present both the existing and selected alternative governance models to the public, […]
The Eight Pretenders – on council size and structure
Once upon a time there was a beautiful island that had seven townships, two villages, and a town. Its People were happy. They had a fair voting system. Then one day along came the big bad Ogre of Amalgamation. The Ogre disbanded the townships, the villages, and the town. He created “The County” where voting […]
Councillor seeks support to review size of council
Prince Edward County could be reviewing the size council again. Hiller councillor Chris Braney announced a notice of motion at Tuesday night’s meeting that he plans to put forward March 14 to seek support to review the current governance of council – at 13 councillors plus a mayor. “During the recent election campaign, one of […]
Council shortlists size proposals
County Council has a shortlist of ‘Size of Council Proposals’ following discussion and evaluation at a special committee of the whole meeting Thursday night. The shortlist was established out of 18 options submitted from the public in response to council’s call for public suggestions and the option of maintaining the status quo. “We are committed […]
Size matters: shocking to see council vote against review
Council has decided, on a close vote, not to undertake a review of Council size. I find this shocking. Eighty percent of those who voted on the referendum question in last fall’s election want this review. Because the turnout of eligible voters was less than 50%, Council is not legally bound by the results of […]
Proposed East Lake wedding venue denied at planning now approved at council meeting
UPDATE AUG 26 BY SHARON HARRISON: In an about turn of events at Tuesday evening’s council meeting, councillors changed course on their decision and approved the planning applications for Lakecroft (Blanding Inc.) to operate an event venue (primarily for weddings) which they had voted 8-5 to deny at last Thursday’s planning and development committee meeting. […]
Council approves contract for phase three of Picton Main construction
A $10,448,966 contract for phase three of the Picton Main Street construction has been awarded to R.W. Tomlinson Limited – for work from 454 County Road 49, to Folkard Lane. The contractor is the same as for phases one and two. This phase of construction was approved in the 2024 capital budget and is the […]
Council hears review of 10-year parks and recreation master plan
By Sharon Harrison The finalized version of the County’s parks and recreation master plan was presented to council (nine of 14 in attendance) at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting. Sierra Planning and Management (SPM) was the consultancy firm instructed to undertake the task of reviewing the County’s parks and recreational facilities and amenities, a […]
