Councillor Elmslie provided a brief update that the public are suffering with Covid fatique. Many dissatisfied people around vaccinations and public spaces. This is a Provincial Regulation and we will abide by this.
Kent Street is almost finished and looks very good with the corners completed to a standard that will help people. Fenelon Falls Second Phase is moving along with an anticipated completion date of the end of October. There are some issues with the accessible parking and we hope to have this resolved soon.
Our Transit Department is having its challenges right now with restrictions with how many people can ride the bus and having to leave people behind. A meeting has been organized with the Health unit to discuss this issue.
Budget Meetings for 2022 have commenced starting with the Special Council Meeting on September 14, 2021 with an overview from Departments and some of the pressures they are facing and hopes for next year.