2011/09/14 Economic Development Committee Meeting Part 2 00:00:00 - airport meeting (one of 25 richest men interested?) 00:03:00 - Paul speaks about search and rescue, hercules aircraft, fuel sales 00:04:35 - John says exercises move around 00:07:40 - John explains medical evac aircraft, air ambulance is helicopter 00:11:30 - Paul anything from airport board? 00:14:38 - make public aware of EDC; how do you get public input [can't if you won't listen to no development options] 00:16:45 - misinformation campaigns; special interest groups; need to get other viewpoints 00:18:45 - Mayor Close says it is council obligation to make decisions that favour sustainable economic development 00:20:00 - manage infrastructure in no growth environment 00:21:50 - do you like the services you have; how to pay for increased costs without raising taxes 00:23:00 - Muskoka Lakes developed from quiet community to high-end resort area; people had to move; electing people from Toronto 00:24:00 - growth must be managed to benefit existing residents 00:26:00 - deal with squeaky wheel; make unpopular decisions 00:26:30 - Jackson speaks says committee should go to public directly; mail-out 00:28:15 - Allenford BIA mailing; Jackson supports public input; silent majority; provide multiple ways to respond 00:32:00 - Jackson wants controlled growth; seniors residence; Wiarton is diamond in rough; why not Wiarton? 00:33:20 - Hepworth; not much to work with 00:33:45 - Matt Standen suggests facebook and twitter for community contact; no social networking policy 00:34:45 - need to be more knowledgable about planning act; no seniors residence without water and sewer; not impossible 00:36:18 - Jack says Larry Miller said Town of South Bruce needs to approach government for funding 00:37:45 - Jackson says it is possible without sewers; Waterloo biofilter, Clearford 00:38:45 - need to listen to special interest groups valid concerns 00:44:15 - Danielle thinks community survey will be sufficient for EDC 00:46:25 - mailing to all residents; Jackson says she is a huge proponent of compromise 00:48:20 - strategic consultant going after youth opinion 00:49:00 - Jackson says mail outs only receive about 15% unless done properly 00:50:40 - John can we impress that no growth is not an option 00:51:07 - Paul explain to residents what John means by "no growth is not an option" 00:53:55 9. Committee Member Reports 00:54:06 - MPW retired; Bluewater Park Ad Hoc committee 00:57:33 - Mayor updates on dredging - waiting to accommodate the SON by Fisheries and Oceans 01:00:00 - permits may be approved next year 01:02:00 - is there a need to consult the SON in regards to the airport 01:05:10 - wait for county consultation procedure with SON 01:05:50 - allenford survey 01:06:10 - strategic consultation 01:06:20 - entrance sign project cancelled for this year 01:06:50 - mural on washrooms at beach 01:07:00 - mural in Wiarton on Royal Lepage building 01:07:30 - signage survey consulting project 01:08:13 - Paul business cards, thumbnail pictures on web site for exposure 01:09:30 - Jackson asks about independent web site for EDC 01:10:02 - John improve the beach; frustrating 01:11:40 - Mayor's update, county economic development committee report, official plan update next year 01:13:18 - Mayor doing research with University of Guelph on agriculture 01:14:25 - Agriculture needs more focus from EDC 01:17:00 - Keith asks Mayor is anyone looking at paving Bluewater parking lot in Phil's absence 01:20:00 10. Action Plan - Budget - Communication of Community Plan - Don's action Items 01:21:44 11. Adjournment