Archive

Mono Council approves Probus Club’s request, hears update on Radon

June 2, 2022   ·   0 Comments

By Peter Richardson

Mono Council heard a request from Probus Orangeville to waive the rental fee of $168 for use of the Monora Park trails and outdoor pavilion for their upcoming scavenger hunt.

Probus is a seniors group, with no political affiliations and does not solicit outside fundraising for it’s programs.

For many of the participants this will their first post COVID outing with friends.

The request was granted to waive the $168 rental fee.

Mono’s planning director Dave Trotman informed Council that he is currently preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) pertaining to the Zoning Review Process, in which the question of regulating Air BnB’s in Mono will be investigated in depth.

They are an ever-growing industry in Mono, which should be looked into, according to Council.

Mr. Trotman’s RFP will delve into the residential requirements, whether or not a separate category should be established for agricultural versus residential units, and if change is required for other Mono by-laws.

Mike Dunmore, director of public works presented a report concerning the presence of Radon in drinking water.

He was pleased to report that there appears to be none in Mono’s drinking water.

Mono Mayor John Creelman noted that residents wishing to test their home could obtain the required test equipment from the Mono Public Library. Coun. Ralph Manktelow said that should they do so, winter is when levels are at their highest, and is when such tests should be conducted.

Meanwhile, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is moving ahead with plans to drain Monora Park pond. It will be holding a public meeting to receive input as to what the people would like to see replace it on June 16.

Mayor Creelman reported a large hole, which was the result of a failed culvert, that appeared on the weekend, in the middle of the road near his driveway.

Public Works has since blocked the area to traffic and Mike Dunsmore reported that consultations will be held with both the Niagara Escarpment Commission and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority to best determine how to replace it without disturbing the surrounding wetlands.

Mr. Dunsmore went on to report that the Hike and Bike signage will be installed in the coming days and that calcium has been spread on roads in the north end of town and they are working on the east end now

Kim Heaton, Mono’s director of recreation, said that the Island Lake Family Park is on track to be re-opened on July 1 and the Monora Park washroom is underway, awaiting the outside contractors to facilitate completion.

Heaton informed Council that soccer has received 180 registrants this year and will be a complete season.

Also, a PD camp will occur June 3 at Mono Centre, for children 6 to 10 with activities and crafts.

The cost is $40 and registration can be completed online at the Town website.

Readers Comments (0)