A couple of proud moments for our Georgian Bay Council:
– at the May 9th meeting, Council approved a $5,000.00 donation to the Red Cross to assist the residents of the Fort McMurray fire.
– at the June 13th meeting, Council raise the Pride Flag to half mast in support of the victims of the mass murder in Orlando, Florida.

– TGB 2015 Audit report was approved. There were no surprises.
– District Staff provided an overview of the new updated water quality model that will be used to determine the sensitivity of lakes and bays. While the old model relied heavily on phosphorous levels, which have not significantly changed over the years, the new model will rely on planning regulations to prevent pollution.
-the decision to cancel the Six Mile Lake Official Plan Amendment was deferred for further clarification from the Association.
– the TGB Heritage Committee membership was approved with members from MacTier, Port Severn and Honey Harbour.
– we have a new Deputy Clerk – Amber McDonald and new Director of Financial Services/Treasurer–Jane Corbell. We are slowly getting back to full compliment which is always difficult for smaller municipalities.
– Council unanimously approved the Canada 150 legacy project to relocate the heritage cottage used by the famous Canada painter David Milne from 1933 to 1937 on Six Mile Lake to the TGB heritage site next to the Port Severn PetroCanada Station (Bressette House property). This will be mostly a volunteer project and hopefully used as an arts center.
– an environmental consultant will be retained to start the long project to update the 1996 mapping of fish habitat throughout TGB. Initial steps will be a desk top aerial photo review.
– the Baxter Snow Riders will be installing an public outhouse close to the Port Severn trail system and their clubhouse with financial assistance from TGB of up to $2,500 from its Parks Fund.
– TGB will be requesting the District to widen the gravel roadsides from Honey Harbour to South Bay Road to allow safer walking and biking.

Enjoy the Summer and Stay Safe

Paul M. Wiancko
Six Mile Lake
Township of Georgian Bay
705-730-9133