By Pat Warren
KAWARTHA LAKES-There was one deputation to speak to Council at the January 23rd Capital Budget meeting.
Doug O’Carroll of Bayview Estate Rd. spoke about the terrible condition of the road. He said that school buses won’t go down the road and postal delivery may be curtailed due to road conditions. There has been no re-resurfacing for 33 years. He said “I would like to see it in the capital budget.”
Mr. Carroll’s deputation paid off and his road was added to the budget as a decision unit. Councillor Elmslie said there was a deputation made in 2018 along with a petition. There was a motion made at that time for the road to be considered in the 2019 budget.
Also, there were three letters received regarding the condition of McGregor Dr.
Councillor Ashmore made a resolution to add McGregor Drive to the budget but was voted down. Ashmore again tried to add this road with money taken from Pigeon Road resurfacing project. Again, this was voted down.
The Mayor came to the rescue and suggested that if there was any money left over from the Pigeon Road construction, then it could be spent on McGregor Dr. This resolution passed so McGregor Dr. may see some relief this year.
Council will consider the 2019 Operating Budget next. Public input and department overviews will be heard on February 13 at 9am in Council Chambers. If you would like to make a written submission to Council, please submit to the Clerk’s office by 12pm on February 12. Public Comments will begin at 9am. Please sign in with the Clerk’s Office upon arrival. The meeting takes place in Council Chambers at City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay. For further information, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 705-324-9411 or by email [email protected].
Council will deliberate the Operating Budget on February 20 at 1pm in Council Chambers. A complete budget timeline and supporting documents are available online at www.kawarthalakes.ca/budget.
