Orillia's five-year economic development strategic plan, security issues at the James Street sewage pumping station site, and the future of the Waste Diversion Site are set for discussion at Monday’s city council meeting, which begins at 12:30 p.m. in the council chamber at the Orillia City Centre.
Economic development strategic plan
Staff will ask council for direction in adopting the economic development strategic plan to guide the business development office work plan and operating budget for the next five years.
The last economic development strategic plan was created in 2008, with a revision in 2014. With Orillia constantly growing, the department believes it's necessary to implement an updated plan.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference
Coun. Whitney Smith will request council's approval to reimburse her expenses for attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference from Aug. 18 to 20 in Ottawa. While her attendance at the conference was not pre-approved, Smith believes the experience justifies the reimbursement of the related expenses.
This was the first conference Smith has attended this year. She has no previous expenses from conferences and training.
James Street sewage pumping station
Staff will asking council to authorize various equipment repairs and security system enhancements at the James Street sewage pumping station site.
The request is in response to a recent pattern of trespassing and equipment theft at the site. The requested additional operating budget would support equipment repairs and provide overnight security.
Waste Diversion Site disposal assessment
Staff will provide council with details of a disposal assessment for the Waste Diversion Site, including a review of the city’s disposal options in the future based on the latest industry trends.
Staff will make several recommendations, including that the city should eventually relocate the drop-off area for waste and divertible items to a new area outside of the approved fill area for landfilling through the use of a bunker system.
