Council Highlights - June 22, 2026
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Delegations:
Water Use By-law - Takuma Nakamura
Resident Takuma Nakamura explained to Council that the Town’s Water Use By-law (6802-18), Section 6.0 - Outdoor Water Use Restrictions alternates water use allowance based on address number (odd addresses on odd days, even addresses on even days) with exemptions for new grass, sod, or landscaping, use for municipal purposes, and car wash businesses. The By-law language restricts watering of vegetable and fruit gardens, plots, and trees. Mr. Nakamura presented a proposal to Council to amend Section 6.2 Exemptions by adding a new sub-section to exempt vegetable and fruit gardens, plots, and trees that are cultivated for the purposes of non-commercial personal use. Council agreed with this proposal and thanked Mr. Nakamura for this thoughtful presentation. Staff were directed to bring forward an amendment to the By-law at the next meeting.
Reports:
Annual Asset Management Update
Staff provided Council with an update on the Asset Management Plan which was adopted by Council in December of 2013. Staff update the AMP model annually and recommend updates to related documents. The Asset Management Plan Component requirements set out in the Regulation have been achieved and now Council must undertake an annual review of asset management progress within the Town. This annual review should be completed on or by July 1 of each year going forward. A copy of the review report can be found here.
Bi-annual Financial Update - 2026
The General Manager Client Services/Treasurer provided Council with a clear picture of the Town’s financial status, identify any financial matters of concern and update Council on progress and improvements made to date on finance related initiatives. A copy of the report can be found here.