Development engineering administrator to be hired by the town

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“The Town currently relies on two technical approvals prior to issuing final support with respect to new infrastructure. This includes ERCA and MECP. These will now be minimized and/or eliminated from the process, causing increased accountability on the Engineering Department,” Hewitt added in his report to town council

Should the town have refused the position, they faced the risk of “significant delays to the development process” and the town returning planning fees, Hewitt cautioned.

Councillor Diane Pouget wanted to know if the issue could be delayed until 2024 budget deliberations, but Hewitt said there were risks of reduced services and projects not getting online this year due to delays.

Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb noted the processes were downloaded to municipalities and pointed out the new position will be covered 90 per cent by fees.

Gibb also asked if the fees could be adjusted if they are not covering the costs, with Hewitt stating they are a council decision. Hewitt said many municipalities are facing such an issue and “this is a situation we’re all dealing with in talking in our regional meetings.”

Councillor Don McArthur believed it was an easy decision, noting the costs are covered by fees for the new position, also noting the imposition of additional responsibilities being downloaded onto the town.

One driver charged after crash

The Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment, Amherstburg fire and Essex-Windsor EMS responded to a collision at Victoria St. S. and Fort St. Friday morning, Police say two vehicles were involved and a driver in his 70’s was issued a careless driving ticket (HTA sec 130). No serious injuries were reported, police added.

Happy Retirement!

Operations to resume at local quarry

By RTT Staff

Walker Aggregates has announced it will be resuming operations at its Amherstburg quarry.

They made an announcement via an ad, which is seen on Page 9.

The River Town Times has reached out to Walker Aggregates and hopes to provide more information in our May 17 issue.

Site preparations are scheduled to begin later this month.