- The township has endorsed a resolution from Prince
Edward County, calling on the federal and provincial
governments to dedicate resources for scientific research
into the public health impacts of low-frequency noise and
electrical and electromagnetic disturbances in areas of
industrial wind turbines. It also wants the governments to
create regulations and guidelines for locating wind turbines
and that these be provided to municipalities and wind energy
developers.
- Council has endorsed a resolution from South Algonquin
Township, supporting the investigation and promotion of
low-grade wood waste to create electric power as an
alternative to wind-generated power. "I'm a little leery of
this," said Eadie. "I was keen for other forms of green
power but I'm not so keen anymore."
- The township rejected a resolution from Madawaska Valley
Township asking the province to freeze property assessments
at the 2008 rate and return to a one-year annual assessment.
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Council also opposed a resolution from Chatsworth
Township, regarding a maximum levy increase of 2.5 per cent for the
Grey Sauble and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authorities. "It's
difficult to be tied to a percentage," said Eadie. "The SVCA is
trying to find efficiencies without cutting programs and staff."
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The township has endorsed a resolution from Tay
Valley Township, calling on the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario to seek confirmation from the province that Ontario's Waste
Diversion Act 2002 will not be jeopardized by falling commodity
prices in the recycling industry. In addition, the township will
observe Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28, at 8:30 p.m. to show its
support for action on climate change; and will observe Energy
Conservation Week from May 17-23.
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