Council Highlights - February 10, 2025

Council Highlights are a summary of key topics discussed during each session of the Town of Shelburne Council. 

Council Highlights – February 10, 2025

Below are the highlights from the Council meeting held on Monday February 10, 2025. The Council meeting is on the Town's YouTube Channel.

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Live Streaming Technical Issues

We were not able to live stream the meeting due to technical issues and it was  uploaded after the meeting.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Proclamation - Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day - February 14, 2025

During the meeting, Council issued a proclamation recognizing February 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about congenital heart defects (CHD) and educating the public on how they can contribute to supporting those affected by CHD.

Read the Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day Proclamation.

Fiddle Park Plan

CAO Denyse Morrissey provided a verbal update on the Fiddle Park Plan Phase 1. Denyse highlighted that due to the current economic climate, including tariffs and the fluctuating value of the Canadian dollar, it has been decided to defer the Mini Putt component of the project. This decision allows the reallocation of the $250,000 budget to ensure the playground is not jeopardized and to cover potential cost increases. The start date for Phase 1 remains June 2025, with completion expected by mid to late November 2025.

Notice of Motion

Mayor Mills introduced a notice of motion concerning the threat of tariffs. The motion was passed by a recorded vote, with unanimous agreement from all council members.

Read the Notice of Motion from February 10, 2025

Communications

Councill discussed item number 5, Correspondence from the Ministry of Infrastructure regarding the Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade Expansion.

The project was not funded. Members of Council referenced Bill 212 (the Build More Houses Act) and that mandate to build new houses. Council also expressed frustration over the lack of provincial financial support, that it would be unreasonable to burden taxpayers with additional tax levies to meet provincial housing goals without financial assistance. If funding continues to be denied, Council may need to focus on remediation and repair of the plant, estimated at $15 million, and halt further development plans.

A public questionnaire "Level of Service Resident Questionnaire" has been issued to gather residents' opinions on how to proceed if funding is not secured.