Our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

This Saturday, July 14, 2018

Starting at 10:00 am in the Theatre of Bruce County Museum

Results of our Biennial Membership Survey – John Harding Jr, former SRA Director 

Southampton Parks and Beaches – Frank Burrows, Parks Manager, Town of Saugeen Shores 

Shoreline Water Quality – Rob Shave, SRA Director

Introduction of Incoming SRA President

And Much, Much More!

Coffee will be available in the Lobby from 9:30 am

Information and Membership Tables of Community Organizations

Meeting is Open to All

         ZGAA-BIIG-NI-GAN

               “From One End to the Other,

                       We are Connected”

When: June 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm

Where: Bridge crossing Saugeen River 

Why: To officially name our bridge

          To celebrate truthful relationships

          To come together as one family

Who: People of Saugeen First Nation and Saugeen Shores

 "On June 21, 2018 the Bridge that spans the Saugeen River in Southampton will officially receive its name. G.C. Huston, in consultation with Elders from Saugeen First Nation, has chosen the name Zgaa-biig-ni-gaan which means  'we are connected' or more precisely, 'from one end to the other, we are connected.' " 

Saugeen First Nation

June 21, 2018 - Canada's National Aboriginal Day . Celebrate the naming of the Highway Bridge over the Saugeen River.  1pm at the Bridge.

 July 14, 2018 - SRA Annual General Meeting . 10am - noon. Bruce County Museum.

August 11, 2018  - All Candidates Meeting. 10am - noon.   Southampton Town Hall.

August 16, 2018  -Rod McLeod Memorial Golf Tournament. 1pm tee off. Saugeen Golf Club.

September 12, 2018 - Tribute to our First Responders. Southampton Fire Hall. Time TBA. 

Next Saturday (October 7) 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Bruce County Museum (in the theatre on the main floor) There are a number of things going on or being planned this fall and winter, so the SRA Board arranged this meeting to update members on a variety of topics. David Smith, the Town's Chief Administrative Officer, (i) will speak about the next steps on the Chantry View reconstruction project based on the comments received at the August 31st event at the Coliseum and (ii) will outline that one of the mandates of the Master Transportation Study for the Town scheduled for 2018 will include ways to encourage cycling and enhance cyclist safety. Tony Sheard, one of the members of the Town’s Ad Hoc Committee examining the future of the Southampton Town Hall, will discuss the work done to date by the committee and show slides illustrating the preferred solution of the Town Hall connected with a reconstructed library building. Melanie Myers, president of the Southampton Business Improvement Area, will give a report on the activities of the SBIA and the work they are doing to foster economic development in Southampton. Vice Deputy Mayor Diane Huber and Councillor Cheryl Grace will be in attendance.  Councillor Don Matheson has been invited and we are awaiting his response.  Topics they will discuss (in no particular order) include the following: Hear about a ‘Beach Ambassador’ program that is being proposed for next summer. Phragmites in Southampton – yes, we do have them, mainly on South Beach and on the north shore.  An invasive species that needs community support to be rid of them. The  Southampton Coliseum turns 40 and a community anniversary party is planned. An update on the status of various proposals regarding shoreline cleanup north of the river. A progress report on an innovative proposal to solve the Island Street storm sewer problem. I know this is a busy weekend, but I have guaranteed all our speakers that they will be out by 11:00 am, so we will move quickly through the agenda!!  There will be free coffee at the Museum.  Hope to see you there. Jim Henning, President

PLEASE ATTEND Saugeen Shores Council Meeting in a show of support for SRA Director Corwin Cambry's Deputation to Council about the Chantry View Drive Reconstruction Project. 

WHEN: Monday, September 11, 2017. 7:30 pm ( Informal Open Forum starts at 7:10 pm )
LOCATION: Council Chambers at 600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin, Ontario

https://saugeenshores.civicweb.net/…/3D928516CF364D0A8368A8…

SPEAK TO COUNCIL about this matter during the Informal Open Forum held just prior to the start of the meeting:

According to the Town Website: "... beginning at 7:10 p.m., an informal Open Forum is offered to any person to provide comments on the subjects related to items on the Agendas. Each person wishing to address Council, will be required to sign a register. Each person shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Questions of clarification may be asked of the speaker. No formal record of the submissions during the Open Forum will be made. The Open Forum will end at 7:25 p.m." http://www.saugeenshores.ca/…/our-t…/Agendas-and-Minutes.asp

If you are unable to attend in person, join the webcast starting at 7:30 pm.  http://www.livestream.com/saugeenshores

SRA Bulletin

If you own property west of Huron Street or use those roads and laneways to access the beach, you need to be at this meeting one week from today – Wednesday August 31,  5 to 7 pm in the Coliseum Annex in Southampton.

In response to the concerns of some residents regarding plans to ‘improve’ Chantry View Drive, this Open House has been arranged by Town staff.  However this meeting will not deal exclusively with Chantry View, but will outline how road infrastructure improvement projects are selected and prioritized by Saugeen Shores, and accordingly will provide some indication of plans for the various small roads and laneways located west of Huron St. between the river and Bay Street.

Many residents have been surprised in the past couple of years (a) when Adelaide St. was widened, repaved, curbed and pushed through eastward to the highway and (b) when Bay St. was widened, repaved and curbed from McNabb to the lake.  In a similar manner some residents of Chantry View have been surprised to learn of 'improvements' to their street proposed for this fall.  

It is well established that wider roads lead to faster vehicle speeds.  Hence many residents of this entire area would prefer that these streets remain unimproved so that they continue to be pedestrian and bicycle oriented.  So come and express your opinion.  It will affect future planning for this area.

Jim Henning, President

Public Information Centre

Chantry View Drive Reconstruction Huron Street to Lake Street

There will be an informal, drop in session to show:

• Limits of construction

• Proposed works such as sidewalk, curb and asphalt roadway

• Sewer and watermain information

• Construction schedule

  The Project team will be available to answer questions. No formal presentation is planned.

  Location: The Coliseum (Annex)
  26 Albert Street South, Southampton

  Date and Time: Thursday August 31st, 2017 5pm to 7pm

  If you are unable to attend and wish to send in comments, please send them to:

  Amanda Froese, P. Eng.
  Director of Public Works and Engineering
  Town of Saugeen Shores
  600 Tomlinson Drive Box 820 Port Elgin ON, N0H 2C0
  T 519.832.2008 x119 F: 519.832.2140 E: amanda.froese@saugeenshores.ca 

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