Noel Ramsey, 15 Fead Street thanked Council for preserving question period and suggested another Question Period at the end of the meeting. Mr. Ramsey expressed concern with parking in school zones and a lack of coordination between Orangeville By-law Enforcement and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Mayor Post spoke to By-law Enforcement and OPP's recent school blitz initiative and the number of tickets issued in the first two days of school. Deputy Mayor Taylor advised that the Town has partnered with the OPP and that the OPP is committed to sending officers to assist when available.
James Jackson, 50 Carlton Drive expressed concern regarding accessibility at the Orangeville Transit Hub, concerns with respect to sidewalks, and the need for a path to the Edelbrock Centre. Tim Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services advised that staff will follow up with the County to see if there is an opportunity to develop a walkway. Deputy Mayor Taylor asked why there was not a curb on the one side of the road near the Edelbrock Centre. Mr. Kocialek advised staff will investigate and determine whether the construction of the curb may need to wait until the road is reconstructed.
Matthew Smith, 38 McCarthy Street asked if there was a previous design option for the Transit Terminal that included a walkway to the Edelbrock Centre. Tim Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services advised he would follow up with staff regarding design options. Mr. Smith asked where the desire to amend the procedure by-law came from. Carolina Khan, Clerk spoke to the intent of streamlining the decision-making process at Council meetings.
Ric Ugolini, 19 Cedar Drive asked if there is an opportunity for by-law enforcement to do proactive enforcement, instead of complaint driven. Carolina Khan, Clerk advised that parking and graffiti matters are enforced proactively and spoke to the need to change service levels in order to broaden the scope of proactive enforcement.
Edith Baker, 27 First Street expressed road safety concerns at the corner of First Street and Elizabeth Street and asked if there could be a turning lane added to Elizabeth Street. Tim Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services advised that staff are working on completing a master plan for the Town's road network in 2024 to assess future traffic demands and create a capital project program.