The Clearview Emergency Hub and Fire Administration Centre, the first building in Simcoe County to combine local fire service, County paramedics and a satellite office of the Ontario Provincial Police, will have its official grand opening on Saturday, June 16.
That was announced by Mayor Ken Ferguson at Monday’s Council meeting after Council had a look at a video about the facility that’s been produced by the County’s public relations department. The video will be part of an application for the Peter J. Marshall Award for Innovative Projects, which is handed out annually by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
The Hub has been up and operating since late winter.
Budget Passed
After voting unanimously for a 3.91 per cent net tax increase at its last meeting, Council made things official Monday night by officially adopting the 2012 budget and setting this year’s tax rates.
Procedural Bylaw Passed
Council also gave the nod to its procedural bylaw, which has been in the works since this term began at the start of 2011. Township Clerk Bob Campbell thanked his assistant, Brenda Falls, for her work on the document.
Housing Presentation
Council was visited by Gail Michalenko of the Georgian Triangle Housing Centre, who presented that organization’s recent housing study. Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage said the findings would be valuable as the Township works on its new Official Plan.