Municipality of East Bolton - Council Meetings and Commitees

Our Council Meetings and Commitees

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE APRIL 2ND 2007 COUNCIL MEETING

The Mayor, 4 councillors and 1 citizen were present.

COMMITTEES

ENVIRONMENT
During the March 11th meeting, the committee explored various courses of action, one of which involved hosting a municipal ‘Green Day’.

INFRASTRUCTURE
Following their meeting of March 16th the committee proposed a number of measures regarding the municipal park on Terrio Road. Temporary measures were proposed for the short term and the hiring of a landscape architect was proposed for long term planning.

PRINCIPAL RESOLUTIONS
Again this year, the municipality will participate in the MRC’s water sampling program for the Missisquoi River. During the summer months 5 samples will be taken from each of 3 designated stations.

The financial report prepared by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton for the 2006 fiscal year was submitted to the municipal council. The report revealed that all requirements were met and no irregularities were detected.

Within the framework of the fight against cyan bacteria (blue algae), two resolutions were adopted by council. The first asks for an amendment to the Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (Q-2, r.8) to provide the municipalities with the tools required to detect malfunctioning septic systems. The second resolution asks for a modification to the ‘Réno-Village’ program so that low income home owners can benefit from subsidies for the replacement of faulty septic systems.

The Council gave a green light to the work on the Terrio road park as well as to a future global development plan for the site.

MAYOR’S REPORT
On June 2nd, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the municipality of East Bolton will host a ‘Greet your Neighbours’ day. This activity is aimed at bringing the community together and recognizing the contribution of volunteers working within the various community organizations and municipal committees.
Statistics-Canada announced the results of the 2006 census. The statistics are now available on their web site.

QUESTIONS
A resident informed us that there are trucks using Baker Pond Road regardless of the fact that the road is limited to local delivery. This leads to a deterioration of road conditions especially during the thaw. If necessary, signage will be increased.

The same resident enquired as to whether East Bolton was eligible for the same road improvement subsidies as neighbouring municipalities. The Mayor responded that we have applied for, and are receiving, these subsidies.

The next sitting of council will be at the Townhall in Bolton Centre on May 7th 2007 starting at 7PM.

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