Every month this e-newsletter will help you stay up to date on what's happening at the Town of Collingwood. Please feel free to share any comments or feedback. Contact Communications Officer Jennett Mays at communications@collingwood.ca.
The CBSP Annual Town Hall Meeting was held in October, and the draft 2017 Report Card was presented. Attendees shared feedback with staff, ranging from street light concerns to suggestions to improve the readability of the 2018 Report Card. The updated report card will be presented at an upcoming Strategic Initiatives Standing Committee meeting, and then approved by Council.
Work has begun on the 2018 Budget, and departmental business plans will once again outline resources available to support the implementation of the CBSP.
The full CBSP, including goals, action items, key performance indicators and the annual reporting template are available at www.collingwood.ca/CBSP.
Council Highlights
Highlights from recent Council Meetings:
The Healthy Kids Community Challenge was introduced as a three-year program, to be delivered from April 1, 2015 until March 31, 2018, supported by funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC). Given the success of the program in supporting the well-being of our children, and creating a community where it is easier for children to lead healthier lives, the MOHLTC has extended the program until September 30, 2018.
The 2017 Collingwood Elvis Festival, while being one of the best executed, came in at a cost of $124,000. However, the report noted that the festival yielded an estimated $1.3 million in economic impact. The lower than expected ticket revenue and attendance could be attributed to the Canada 150 celebrations and the increased options for summer festivals. Council voted to continue the Collingwood Elvis Festival for a two-year term with a full understanding of the financial risks required to yield local economic impacts.
Collingwood’s Art on the Street program will undergo a few changes, as the Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) will now manage the banner program, while the Town continues to support the call-to-artists. The Arts & Culture Coordinator will be introducing spoken word programming, as there is currently not a great deal of support for this medium.
At a Special Council Meeting on October 23, 2017, Council agreed to sell its 50% stake in Collus PowerStream, the local hydro distribution company, owned by the Town of Collingwood and Alectra (formerly PowerStream). On November 9, 2017, the Town of Collingwood received confirmation that Alectra Utilities has decided to sell their stake in Collus PowerStream. EPCOR will become the sole owner, purchasing 100% of the utility from the Town. An application will now be made to the Ontario Energy Board to approve the transaction. This process could take anywhere from three months up to one year. A Public Information Session will be held on Thursday, November 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the third floor of the Collingwood Public Library and Municipal Offices, to provide further details of the agreement.
Council Highlights are issued after each regular meeting of Council and can be found in our online newsroom: Collingwood.ca/Newsroom.
Recreation News
Indoor Walking at Centennial Aquatic Centre
Are you looking to stay active in the winter, but the weather is making it difficult? Beginning November 27, 2017, the Centennial Aquatic Centre will be offering indoor walking on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Centennial Aquatic Centre is located at 451 Third Street. Participants must wear indoor shoes! For more information, please call 705-444-2500.
Did you know?
Collingwood Meetings Portal
The Town of Collingwood has launched its new Meeting Portal, providing easier access to Council and Standing Committee meeting schedules, agendas, minutes and more.
A key feature of the new portal will allow the public to subscribe to meeting updates to receive an email when an agenda is available online.
Currently, the portal provides Council and Committee meeting schedules, agendas and the e-subscribe features. Additional committees and boards will be added as implementation continues in the new year.
Mayor's Greeting Card - Submission Deadline Monday, November 20, 2017 - end of day | Online, via email
The Office of the Mayor is inviting submissions for the cover of the 2017 Mayor’s Holiday Greeting Card. The deadline is Monday, November 20. One image will be selected and featured on the Mayor’s 2017 card. Acknowledgement of the artist, artwork title, and brief bio will appear on the reverse of the card. Collingwood based artists, residents, business owners and students are invited to participate. Entries can be sent to artsandculture@collingwood.ca.
Hydro Share Sale - Public Information Session Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. | Community Rooms B&C, Third Floor Library
The Town of Collingwood and EPCOR, along with Mark Rodger, the municipality’s legal counsel at BLG, will host a Public Information Session on Thursday, November 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the third floor of the Collingwood Public Library and Municipal Offices, to discuss the recent hydro share sale.
The Public Information Session will provide further details of the agreement and address any questions. Representatives from EPCOR will make a presentation, sharing their objectives and vision for the company and its ratepayers. Residents are assured that electricity distribution rates are set, and will continue to be set by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).
Winter Parking Restrictions December 1, 2017 until March 31, 2018 | All municipal roads & parking lots
The snow is on the way, and so is the Town of Collingwood’s winter parking restriction period. On December 1, the restrictions will take effect and prohibit parking on any municipal street or in any municipal parking lot between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. until March 31, 2018.
Order of Collingwood - Nomination Deadline Friday, December 1, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. | Via email or in hard copy to Town Hall
The Town of Collingwood annually honours those who, through their volunteer efforts, enrich the social, cultural, and/or recreational conditions, by bestowing upon them the Order of Collingwood. Nominations should include a complete resume of the nominee, as well as the reasons for the nomination. Letters of support are welcomed as well. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, December 1 at 4:30 p.m. and can be sent to Town of Collingwood, Attn: Order of Collingwood Review Committee, 97 Hurontario Street, Box 157, Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z5 or orderofcollingwood@collingwood.ca. Awards are presented at the annual Mayor’s New Year’s Levee, which is held on the first Sunday in January.
Development & Operations Services Standing Committee Meeting
Monday, November 20 – 5:00 p.m. | Community Rooms B & C, Library/Municipal Offices, 55 Ste. Marie Street
Council Meeting
Monday, November 27 - 5:00 p.m. | Council Chambers, Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street
Corporate & Community Services Standing Committee
Monday, December 4 – 5:00 p.m. | Community Rooms B & C, Library/Municipal Offices, 55 Ste. Marie Street
Council Meeting
Monday, December 11 – 5:00 p.m. | Council Chambers, Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street
Development & Operations Services Standing Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 13 - 5:00 p.m. | Community Rooms B & C, Library/Municipal Offices, 55 Ste. Marie Street
Council Meeting
Monday, December 18 – 5:00 p.m. | Council Chambers, Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street
The CBSP Annual Town Hall Meeting was held in October, and the draft 2017 Report Card was presented. Attendees shared feedback with staff, ranging from street light concerns to suggestions to improve the readability of the 2018 Report Card. The updated report card will be presented at an upcoming Strategic Initiatives Standing Committee meeting, and then approved by Council.
Highlights from recent Council Meetings:
