Committee of the Whole expressed concerns with reports of contractors being removed from job sites where drainage maintenance or construction was taking place. There are provisions in the Drainage Act to permit work done on Municipal Drains, and to prevent residents from obstructing this work. Committee encouraged Staff to make use of these provisions to ensure that work can be completed, and to avoid costly delays.
Staff noted plans to include an education component to communications this winter to assist residents in understanding their role related to the Drainage Act, and access requirements.
Committee inquired if the updates to the report on the Bruce Beach Drain Phase 2 reflected technical input or public input. Predominantly this is from technical input, but includes public input received to date where applicable and feasible.
Committee inquired about how costs are allocated when increased costs are related to a single landowners requests or behaviour. Staff to investigate.