Page ContentCouncil HighlightsCouncil Highlights provide a brief overview of noteworthy decisions and presentations made at Town of BWG Council meetings. Detailed agendas and minutes can be accessed from the link at right. Meetings take place the first and third Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.2019April 16 - Investigation into separated city proceeds - Job, business growth - Community Safety & Well-being PlanApril 2 - Council considers separated city status - No smoking on municipal property - New subdivisions comingMarch 19 - Bond Head HCD study moves to Phase 2 - Water gets 100% score again - Resolution for autism fundingMarch 5 - Building permits down in 2018 - Preserving heritage of Earl Rowe House - How to name parks & properties February 19 - Community grants announced - Reducing spring load limits - 2018 event road closuresFebruary 5 - $279K in gas tax funding to support transit - Reducing burden on residents from non-paying insurers - New Holland Court "flex route" - Santa Claus Parade stays on third Saturday of NovemberJanuary 22 - Advisory committees selected - Payment terms set for SAFHT - Two statutory Public MeetingsJanuary 8 - BWG opts in to retail cannabis stores - Committee members named - Funds approved to replace plow 2018October 2 - Toys for Tickets - Downtown improvements - Cultural plan - More GO Station parking neededSeptember 18 - Positive business and employment trends - Town recognizes local artists - Improving accessibilitySeptember 4 - BWG Transit to expand hours, routes - Preparing for legalized cannabis(August 21 meeting cancelled due to AMO Conference) August 7 - Park to be named for Ron Simpson - New vision for 125 Simcoe Rd - Hoping for a hotel in BWG(Council in recess in July) June 19 - New fire hall, operational facilities to be built - Report on BWG/Simcoe County relationship - CIP grantsJune 5 - New transit benches - New Artesian Ind'l Park signage - Amendments coming to permit home-base occupationsMay 15 - Financial updates: reserves, investments, debenturesMay 1 - Seeking provincial support for 400-404 Link - New subdivision developments make progress - Budget scheduleApril 17 - New, extended transit agreements - Improving accessibility - Town facilities for growing community April 3 - Economic Development Marketing Strategy unveiled - Sign by-law tweaked before municipal electionMarch 20 - Town, developer save old Bond Head home - Finding a GO train layover site - Responsible aggregates March 6 - Non-residential building on the rise - Addressing parking violations - Street names for Bond Head sudivisionFebruary 20 - Town water quality continues to be excellent - Positive momentum for employment, businessFebruary 6 - Budget and Business Plan final - New parking ticket software - 2018 road closures January 23 - Election update - Keeping the Province aware of traffic concerns - Transit security camera policy January 9 - BWG supports new inter-county transit service - No increase in levies for Holland Marsh Board
