Council received a report for their information reviewing churches, soup kitchens, and food banks within the city.
Suggested revisions to the zoning by-law have been proposed to help address the changing nature of faith based groups. A further report, with recommendations, will be prepared for council's consideration at a public meeting in the fall.
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4.5 kilometers of major city roads will be resurfaced in 2015 to the tune of about $1-million dollars.
Sections of Confederation Line, Blackwell Sideroad, and Kenny St. will see improvements before the year end.
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Councillor Mike Kelch raised concerns about the process for selecting roads in need of repair within the city.
Based on a recent petition representing 16 properties, city staff recommended repairing Echo Rd. if there were any leftover funds. Kelch says although Echo Rd. is in terrible shape, criteria is set in place to determine which roads are repaired.
Mayor Mike Bradley broke a tie (4/4 and Bradley opposed) that saw Echo Rd. included in future repairs.
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Sarnia city council received a budget status report for their information at Monday's meeting.
Comprised of actual results to the end of June 30th, the report anticipates revenue and expense amounts for the remainder of the year. There is currently a projected operating deficit for 2015 of $850,893 excluding water and sewer.
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The Rogers Hometown Hockey event could be coming to Sarnia this year! Council has approved a letter of agreement with Rogers that could see Sarnia host the event on two tentative dates in December (19th & 20th). Should Sarnia be selected a host city, a public announcement will be made in early September.
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The cannon from Canatara Park, also known as "Big Tom", will soon be relocated to Veterans' Park. It's to be placed back in its original position where it resided for over 100 years, before its move to Canatara when the City Library was built in 1961.
Four volunteers hope to have it moved in advance of Remembrance Day.