Councillor Akpata inquired about the status of the Bouffard Road Realignment Project. P. Marra, Deputy CAO, advised that Administration has been following up on a monthly basis and has not received any additional information from the Ministry. Mr. Marra further stated that he will provide Council with a report providing more detailed information regarding the status of the project.
Councillor Carrick declared a conflict on the topic of Councillor Akpata's question, as a family member's business is involved.
Councillor Akpata inquired about the status of a Parks Master Plan, indicating that a number of residents are interested in providing feedback about bike lanes and trails. P. Marra, Deputy CAO, advised that Administration has not started the Parks Master Plan process and advised that there will be a public feedback component to that Plan. Mr. Marra noted that the Active Master Transportation Plan is available on the Town's website and residents are welcome to review it and contact Administration should they have any questions.
Councillor Carrick inquired about the status of the sidewalks on Normandy St. between Sovereign Dr. and Ellis St. J. Osborne, Director of Public Works, advised that the Town is awaiting locate information.
Deputy Mayor Meloche requested Essex Power to host an open house for Town of LaSalle residents regarding the power outage issues in LaSalle. She made an additional request to have business items listed under the Agenda subheading "Information Items to be Received", be received in one motion on future agendas.
Councillor Desjarlais noted that she too was going to ask about Essex Power and the power outage issues in LaSalle.
Councillor Desjarlais requested Administration to involve the public in naming the waterfront park.
Councillor Riccio Spagnuolo inquired about the process for naming rights of Town properties such as the dog park, tennis courts or rooms at the event centre. P. Marra, Deputy CAO, advised that the naming of these areas comes directly from Administration through sponsorship opportunities and that anyone who is interested can contact Town Administration.
Councillor Carrick inquired if Administration can make a list of sponsorship opportunities available for the public. J. Milicia, CAO, advised that there are a number of sponsorship opportunities in the Town. Requests for sponsorship at the new Event Centre are currently on hold due to challenges with construction. Mr. Milicia further explained that there are other sponsorship opportunities outside of the New Event Centre and if someone would like to make a sponsorship they can contact Administration.
Deputy Mayor Meloche extended congratulations to all graduates in both elementary and secondary school.
Councillor Renaud requested Administration to bring forward a report regarding an update to the Alley Policy to include a set dollar amount for the fair market value purchase price of alleys.