Deirdre Lawrence, 231 Lake Drive East, Willow Beach, requested commitment from Council to reappoint a Heritage Committee to designate and maintain properties already identified as having historical significance before the implementation of Bill 23 on January 1, 2025, when properties without designated status will be automatically removed from the register, with no protection for a five-year period. A functioning Heritage Committee would provide qualified and enthusiastic residents to support the hired team to work on the project and achieve the best possible outcome before the deadline.
Karen Wolfe, 17 Otter Cove, Pefferlaw, respecting Item 11.1.a regarding the proposed new Civic Centre build, indicating that she believes that to build a new Civic Centre at a cost of $55 Million dollars without community engagement and without exploring all alternatives is not popular and believes an additional 44,000 square feet of office space is not necessary and the expenditure will impact taxes.
Steve Jacobson, 1 Pinery Lane, Jackson's Point, respecting Item 11.1.b, stated his concern for local businesses regarding the potential loss of revenue if food vendors are permitted in De La Salle Park and submitted several letters from local businesses outlining their concerns, and suggested a meeting between all parties, noting that Willow Beach Park would be a better choice for the food vendors as it is not within walking distance of the local businesses.
Debbi Accettura, 90 Castille Crescent, regarding the Civic Centre replacement, suggesting the use of vacant buildings throughout Georgina to house staff, including space within the Multi Use Recreation Complex (MURC) and potential kiosks in the local libraries to serve residents.