Source water representation in other hands
After deferring a motion on the selection of a source water representative, it now looks like in the end local politicians will have little say in the matter.
Councillors here recently considered yet another recommendation for a municipal representative for the source water protection committee for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, and Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Water Protection Region.
On Sept. 16, council deferred a recommendation supporting Ken Furlong, of Southgate Township.
Council’s revised resolution offered to consider to either Furlong, Bob White, or any other representative to the source water committee.
Deputy-mayor Judy Dirksen said she hoped “this motion will settle things up for us.”
As a result of deferring the motion, Dirksen called the mayor of Hanover to see if there was a possibility of those involved gathering to discuss the matter.
At that point, she was told it is out of Minto’s hands this time - and there is no point supporting any other municipality because the source water protection committee was going to make the decision.
But then, Dirksen received a subsequent letter that indicated the group of municipalities still are required to make some type of decision.
“So, [I hope] this will cover those two ... or anyone else who might be nominated.”
She recommended the motion be passed on to the other municipalities involved, “so they know what we’re doing.”
The resolution was carried.
