Sarnia council has accepted a proposal for municipal election services in 2022.
Scytl Canada will carry out a hybrid voting model that will consist of an internet voting period and paper ballots with vote tabulators on voting day for just over $200,000.
The company will also produce and distribute election voter information cards.
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Sarnia council has extended the Airport Action Working Group's term to the end of next year.
Staff have been directed to expedite the recruitment of two members of the public.
One will represent the business tenants at the airport, the other will represent Scottsdale Aviation.
Sarnia council extended its lease with the operator of Sarnia’s Chris Hadfield Airport last month and approved recommendations from the working group to strengthen the airport’s future.
Council also approved $300,000 to purchase a new or used airplane de-icer and $370,000 to replace the sweeper at Monday's meeting.
Both items must be purchased by March 31, 2022 in order to meet agreement terms for the approved funding agreement through the Regional Air Transportation Initiative.
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Sarnia council has endorsed the proposed installation of a "Sarnia" sign along the city's waterfront.
The city is putting together an application to Imperial Oil's community grant program for funding to cover the $55,000 cost of the project.
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Council has directed staff to identify potential locations for the installation of a poppy crosswalk.
Councillor Brian White said it would honour those who fought for our rights and freedoms, as well as those who continue to keep peace around the globe.
The city will consult with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 on the idea.
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Staff have been asked to prepare a report in the new year on holding a community environmental summit in the first quarter in 2022.
Sarnia council supported Mayor Mike Bradley's call to discuss and debate the future of the fossil fuel industry.
The last summit was held at Lambton College in 2004.
