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WHRA Executive Progress Report

October 2005


OBJECTIVE INITIATIVE OUTCOME GRADE
Eliminate C3R Zoning 150 signatures presented to the Town. $1000 spent from fund surplus to hire a planning consultant. Numerous meetings with the town. No progress so far. Councillors will be more involved D
Develop plans for parking Presented the town with an excellent report prepared by Dr. John Murray. No progress. A meeting will be held to finalize the report. D
Install six 4-way stops Presented Town with safety issues. One 4-way stop installed at intersection of Kerr and Burnet due to trees obstructing sightlines. One 4-way stop installed at Brant and Burnet due to Town removing the one-way street restriction. Councillors will pursue the remaining four. C
Charitable initiatives led by residents Michele Gaboury led campaign to raise funds for Bricks for Humanity

Verna Barr organized garage sale in Burnet Park.
Over $1,000 raised at July neighbourhood picnic.

Over $900 presented to 3 charities:
Breast Cancer
Ian Anderson House
Lighthouse
A
Ensure Water Treatment Plant changes fit with neighbourhood Meetings with Region and Project Manager Excellent response to our concerns A
Policing Meetings with Police Services and owners of Sharkeys Increased police presence. Sharkeys is now closed B
Meet with elected officials Several meetings held. Good response from Mayor and Chair of Halton Region. Councillors agree to meet quarterly. C
Noise Abatement Presented town with complaints re Tim Hortons drive through and problems with one way traffic on Wilson No progress. No response from Councillors D
Parks Improvement Many meetings with the Parks Department. Tremendous volunteer efforts. See separate report from John Macdonald B


 
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