Friday, November 30, 2012

Council Tackles Several Issues Monday

There could be a new school safety zone after Monday night's City Council meeting.  Council will consider implementing a 40 km/hr speed zone on Georgina Avenue from Mary Street to Frederica Avenue.  School safety zones would also be set up at Rockwood Avenue from 65 metres south of Whitney Street to 35 metres south of Windsor Street and Wishart Crescent from Windemere Avenue to Clarkson Street.  Meanwhile, Council is looking at improving drainage in the areas of Oliver and Highgate Roads.  City staff is recommending spending 125-thousand dollars towards drainage improvements including new ditching on the south side of Oliver Road and new culverts along half of Highgate Road.  Finally, Council is considering making a bid for the next Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities conference.  Council will decide tonight whether or not to officially throw the City's hat into the conference hosting ring.