Economic Development Advisory Committee

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting dated March 8, 2021 be adopted as presented.

That EDAC receive the Facilitator Report on the Results of the Brainstorming Session for their information.

That the Vice-Chair, as Chair of the Greenspace/Streetscape Sub-committee, coordinate a meeting with the Director of Recreation and Facilities at Ode'naang Park in Buckhorn for the purpose of discussing Greenspace/Streetscape initiatives including:  size and placement of a gazebo-like structure  potential utility services including water and hydro  proposed area for a playground  placement of the Kawartha Chair  flow to washrooms  flow to potential future dock  accommodation of music events such as Rock the Locks and Music in the Park.

That EDAC request the Economic Development Officer to advise OMAFRA that they are not prepared to move forward in partnering with the Municipality of Brighten as a FICE partner community at this time; and further That EDAC request the Economic Development Officer to contact OMAFRA to determine options for alternative FICE community partners including Bala, Coboconk, Port Carling or others, to be brought forward to the Committee for consideration at a future meeting.

That EDAC receive the report from the Economic Development Officer regarding New County Sign By-law 2020-70 - Bush Country Signs for their information.

That the Economic Development Advisory Committee adjourn at 10:45 a.m.