Town to hire two IT positions
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Tillsonburg council has approved the hiring of two IT service technicians.
Since the positions are not yet filled, Deputy Mayor Dave Beres asked about the possibility of only hiring one person full-time and look at alternatives for the other position.
Earlier this year, the town hired an IT manager.
“It’s important we have two to meet the needs of the municipality, the employees of the municipality,” Tillsonburg CAO Kyle Pratt said.
More pickle ball courts coming
The number of pickle ball courts in Tillsonburg will increase.
A report from Julie Dawley, acting manager of recreation programs and services, suggested painting pickleball court lines on existing surfaces in the Southridge and Memorial parks would create an option for players to bring their own net and equipment. Estimated cost was $1,500.
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Town applies to Housing Accelerator Fund
Tillsonburg will submit an application to the Housing Accelerator Fund to receive up to $7 million in funding, but if successful, the money would come with conditions.
The conditions include: committing to allow four residential units per property, develop initiatives to speed up housing supply and speed up issuance of permits, and commit to an annual housing growth target of at least 10 per cent.
Request for transportation funding
Coun. Pete Luciani submitted a notice of motion requesting the province to continue the Southwest Community Transit funding beyond March 2025.
The funding is scheduled to end next spring and is vital for this inter-municipal transit service to continue.
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“It is a valid service that is getting good use and it would be a shame to see with all the investment that’s happened up to this point to see it disadvantaged,” Luciani said.
Mayor Deb Gilvesy said there had also been discussion at SCOR that the transit system is in peril if funding doesn’t continue.
Council endorsed the motion and agreed it should be circulated to other municipalities.
Town applies for funding for pool renovation costs
Tillsonburg council chose to apply for funding for a new indoor pool roof for its application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
In a report on the fund, staff suggestions for the application were the indoor pool roof replacement, water park repairs or arena change room updates. Cost of the application is $477,000.
Jeff Helsdon is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter at the Woodstock Ingersoll Echo. The initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.
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