A Tay staff report gives thumbs up to an asphalt pad extension, but a thumbs down to covering up a drainage channel created at Oakwood Park by the county.
The issue was brought up last year by the deputy mayor, who is on the Oakwood Park adhoc committee, seeking council consideration for a 50x80 feet asphalt pad and the infilling of an existing drainage channel.
Staff was directed to seek further details around the matter from the county's consulting engineer.
The report outlines that the emergency overland flow channel is part of the bigger picture. It will direct peak flows from the county seniors home at 60 Maple St. in the event that the storm drainage pond and/or underground storm sewer surcharges as a result of a significant storm event and/or blockage of the underground storm sewer system.
Based on this analysis, the staff report says, it would not be feasible to enclose the emergency overland flow channel, as this could have a significant impact on possible flooding and cause erosion damage, should the existing storm sewer system surcharge. The operational services department will continue with the completion of the 50x80 feet asphalt pad at park, as previously approved by council. The cost of the pad, $40,000, was approved in the 2021 budget review process. Out of those total costs, $15,000 are being contributed by the county.
As well, an adhoc committee is recommending a municipal-wide online survey be conducted to determine the recreation needs for the township. The survey will also be shared with the various community groups in all Tay hamlets to encourage responses.
Elected officials will also be receiving a letter from Donna Deneault, a Victoria Harbour resident, who has forwarded some correspondence from Aware Simcoe to bring attention to the proceedings taking place in Tiny Township around the Teedon Pit's renewal of permit to take water. Deneault is asking the township to oppose the decision and write to the government to revoke the permit.
Council committee will consider all these matters and more at its Wednesday afternoon meeting.
The meeting can be viewed via Zoom using a link available online. To listen to the meeting by phone, call (705) 999-0385 and enter meeting ID: 860 0809 1928.
