City authorized to enter into long-term loan
The City of Summerside has been authorized by city council to enter into long-term borrowing for $10,896,100. This breaks down as $9,219,500 in new borrowing, plus $1,676,600 in refinanced mature loans.
Tech services hands out permits, expects updates on troublesome intersections
The Department of Technical Services issued 19 building permits in September. This includes permits for two new single-family dwellings and several accessory buildings and structures, fences, additions and renovations.
Also, Councillor Justin Doiron, the member of council responsible for the department, expects an update on changes to the Pope Road and Central Street intersection and the Pope Road and Greenwood Drive intersection. To that, Coun. Greg Campell said he planned to echo the message from politicians following the Monday night federal election, "I plan to hold your feet to the fire."
New staffers join the city
The department of Human Resources and Legal Affairs has seen a number of new additions come in as city staffers in various departments.
Branden Gaudet has been signed as an ice maker and Michael D'Agostino is the new facilities manager at Credit Union Place. Also, Logan Waugh and Peter Stay have joined the Summerside Police Service as constables.
There are five new additions to the Summerside Fire Department: Shawn Allen, Robyn Cassie, Alex Forrest, Kevin MacArthur and Jade Preuss.
Economic development department looking forward
The city's department of economic development is focused on moving forward on the city's four-year plan of growing the non-residential assessment (the number of residential to non-residential properties) and diversify the city's economy.
Eco Park plans ongoing
Work has begun on Summerside Eco Park.
The park will embrace five main principles in its design and future growth:
- Implement global environmental policies stewardship
- Establish collaborative partnerships
- Measurable resource cost savings in electric, water and sewer
- Reduction in overall corporate carbon footprint for all the tenants
- Preserve and integrate natural habitats
