Chapple council recently held its regular July meeting with all members present, including roads superintendent Jim Teeple and clerk/treasurer Doris Dyson.
Council heard that repairs to the Chapple community hall are ongoing and reports from the Canada Day activities were extremely good.
A reminder that when renting out the hall, the renters must be informed that they are responsible to adhere to the township’s no smoking policy. A cigarette receptacle is to be purchased.
Looking ahead, the annual Chapple Days festivities, including the always-popular canoe race on the river, will be held Aug. 8-9.
Dyson reported that Dorothy Huitikka had received her CEMC for the township. Council also approved the placement of an ad congratulating Morley in conjunction with its centennial celebrations.
In other news, water treatment plant upgrades are waiting for carbon dioxide testing to be done. This should be completed this week.
Council, meanwhile, authorized the removal of the cement pad and old well from the post office lot downtown. It was suggested to contact the Ministry of the Environment for information about the proper way to close a well.
Teeple told council that tenders on the bridge repairs were received and the tender was awarded to T & K Sharp.
Also at the meeting, a draft copy of Creating a Barrier Free Community Accessibility Plan was presented to council for comment. Council will review the document and submit prior to the next meeting.
Bylaws up for approval included one establishing tax rates for 2003.
Council also supported a resolution from the County of Grey in requesting financial support from the senior levels of government to mitigate the negative impact being felt by the livestock industry and related industries due to mad cow disease.
Council also supported a motion to abolish the firearms registry as well as authorized that Teeple attend Aggregate Compliance Assessment training in Fort Frances.
Council also agreed to purchase the meat required for the township supper coming up Saturday, Aug. 9.
Finally, a letter is to be written granting permission for the United Native Friendship Centre to camp at the Barwick waterfront if council agreed to waive the fees and the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team be allowed to post signs there.
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