Here are a few of the items of interest from the July 18 Gravenhurst Committee of the Whole meeting.
Bursary awarded
Council presented the 2023 Gravenhurst High School Bursary worth $2,000 to Paige LaHay for use towards post-secondary studies. Each spring, the town invites graduating students at GHS to apply for the bursary. A review committee of three council members considers the applications.
Input sought for fire assessment and master plan
Council received a presentation on the Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan exercise the Gravenhurst Fire Department is undertaking. As per provincial regulations, all municipalities are required to conduct a Community Risk Assessment (CRA) by July 1, 2024. A CRA identifies risks and hazards from a fire services perspective and helps in decision-making. The town has retained The Loomex Group as consultants. The plan also provides recommendations about the delivery of fire department services within the municipality. the town is looking for public input regarding the department. Visit www.engagegravenhurst.ca to participate in the survey.
Town and Enbridge looking at new deal
Council received for information a staff report regarding a new franchise agreement between the town and Enbridge Gas. “The purpose of the Franchise Agreement – Enbridge Gas Report is to obtain approval to proceed with advancing the draft model franchise agreement as described in this report to the Ontario Energy Board for subsequent approval,” operations manager Caroline Kirkpatrick said in the report. A 20-year agreement between the town and Enbridge expired in May. She noted that provincial legislation requires a franchise agreement between the municipality and the gas company serving it. The agreement outlines specific terms and conditions and will require approval from the Ontario Energy Board.
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