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Audit and finance committee meeting minutes prompts 35-minute debate
Committee meeting minutes triggered heated debate at Sept. 14 council meeting. The passage of the audit and finance committee meeting minutes from the July 22 meeting came up at the Sept. 14 meeting of council, with one member taking issue on what was reflected in them. Councillor Diane Pouget took issue with the minutes, stating “I do not believe these minutes reflect what actually happened there.” She referenced a motion from committee member John Purdie, seconded by Gordon

Ron Giofu
Sep 226 min read


Boblo property subject of notice to intent to designate as heritage
The dance hall on Boblo Island is one of three buildings facing possible heritage designation. The photo is from a report that was on the Sept. 14 town council agenda. A property on Boblo Island will be the subject of an intent of intent to designate as heritage. The property on Boblo Island actually contains a trio of buildings that the town is pursuing designation on. The subject property is 429 Bois Blanc Boulevard with the report from heritage planner Adam Coates stating

Ron Giofu
Sep 227 min read


Town council votes not to endorse Bar Point development plan
If proposed development which calls for 22 new single-detached units on McLeod Ave. in the Bar Point area of Amherstburg proceeds, it will do so without the endorsement of town council. A 29-page report from manager of planning services Chris Aspila contained a recommendation that, in part, asked for the proposed plan of subdivision be endorsed but town council unanimously balked at endorsing it. While the county is the ultimate approval authority on the matter, town council

Ron Giofu
Sep 156 min read
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