Council

THAT the agenda of the Regular Council meeting of December 21, 2016, be approved as presented.

THAT the release of the Main Street Reconstruction tender documents, as revised, for contractor bidding be approved.

THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Recreation and Community Services Section be approved.

THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Planning and Development Services Section be approved.

THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Transportation and Environmental Services Section be approved with the exception of item 6. b) ii) being that of the Village Square Mall Edward Street Entrance. Councillor D. Rawson requested clarification from the Director of Public Works regarding the cost allocation for the construction of the entrance at the Village Square Mall.

THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved.

WHEREAS Penetanguishene residents and businesses require broadband infrastructure to better compete in global markets, attract new jobs and improve quality of life. AND WHEREAS high-speed internet will connect people and businesses to the resources they need to compete in the global marketplace and strengthen our economy. AND WHEREAS the North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation has recently conducted a request for proposals for a gap analysis study requesting $12,000 each of the following municipalities Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny , Tay and Beausoleil First Nation to complete the project. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a contribution towards the Broadband Gap Analysis Project in the amount of $12,000 be approved and funded from the Council Contingency Fund.